The best salons & beauty spots in Urbandale

25 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Urbandale’s best · Restaurants · Shopping · Bakeries & Sweets · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Nightlife · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Cafes · Arts & Culture · Entertainment

Pinned in Urbandale today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Urbandale — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Beauty · 25 places · showing the latest additions first

Relaxed, upscale salon with a clean, welcoming vibe and a friendly staff, plus Aveda products.

3411 70th St

Relaxed, upscale salon with a clean, welcoming vibe and a friendly staff, plus Aveda products.

Website ↗

Nail salon offering pedicures, manicures, and shellac treatments.

7020 Douglas Ave Ste.E

Nail salon offering pedicures, manicures, and shellac treatments.

Website ↗

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

3418 Merle Hay Rd (Des Moines)

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

Website ↗

Hair salon specializing in a variety of African braiding styles, as well as crochet hairstyles and sew-ins.

8102 Douglas Ave

Hair salon specializing in a variety of African braiding styles, as well as crochet hairstyles and sew-ins.

Website ↗
Run a Urbandale business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

Salon 86

Beauty

Appointments are recommended at this beauty salon.

8066 Douglas Ave

Appointments are recommended at this beauty salon.

Website ↗

Classic barbershop offering haircuts, shaves, and conversation, plus craft beer.

3617 Ingersoll Ave (Des Moines)

Classic barbershop offering haircuts, shaves, and conversation, plus craft beer.

Website ↗

Independent hair stylists offering cuts, color, and blowouts, with some specializing in curly hair.

2211 NW 111th St (Clive)

Independent hair stylists offering cuts, color, and blowouts, with some specializing in curly hair.

Website ↗

Hair salon, plus massage and facial services.

3270 100th St

Hair salon, plus massage and facial services.

Website ↗

Salon offering haircuts, hair color, and extensions, plus scalp massages.

2773 100th St

Salon offering haircuts, hair color, and extensions, plus scalp massages.

Website ↗

Hip barber shop offering classic cuts, shape-ups & beard trims in a spacious, colorful setting.

4719 University Ave (Des Moines)

Hip barber shop offering classic cuts, shape-ups & beard trims in a spacious, colorful setting.

Website ↗

Old-school shop providing haircuts including kid's cuts, plus hot shaves and beard trims.

2701 Beaver Ave (Des Moines)

Old-school shop providing haircuts including kid's cuts, plus hot shaves and beard trims.

Website ↗

Clean salon offering manicures and pedicures, as well as massages.

8460 Birchwood Ct #400 (Johnston)

Clean salon offering manicures and pedicures, as well as massages.

Website ↗

Down-to-earth salon offering coloring, cuts, blow-dries and styling services, as well as personalized pampering.

10079 Hickman Rd

Down-to-earth salon offering coloring, cuts, blow-dries and styling services, as well as personalized pampering.

Website ↗

Haircuts and beard trims offered in a barber shop located inside the Shops at Roosevelt.

851 42nd St (Des Moines)

Haircuts and beard trims offered in a barber shop located inside the Shops at Roosevelt.

Website ↗

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 507 (Des Moines)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

Website ↗

Salon specializing in eyelash extensions and brow shaping, plus tinting services.

3310 100th St

Salon specializing in eyelash extensions and brow shaping, plus tinting services.

Website ↗

Reviews praise the pedicures offered at this salon known for its cleanliness.

3848 100th St

Reviews praise the pedicures offered at this salon known for its cleanliness.

Website ↗

Manicures, pedicures, and waxing services are offered at this modern salon with a warm vibe.

11881 Hickman Rd #500

Manicures, pedicures, and waxing services are offered at this modern salon with a warm vibe.

Website ↗

Salon specializing in pedicures and other nail services, plus waxing.

11109 Plum Dr

Salon specializing in pedicures and other nail services, plus waxing.

Website ↗

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 507 (Des Moines)

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

Website ↗

Cuts, color, treatments & extensions in an unassuming parlor with some retail products for sale.

3705 Douglas Ave (Des Moines)

Cuts, color, treatments & extensions in an unassuming parlor with some retail products for sale.

Website ↗

Studio offering hair services including styling, relaxers, and silk presses.

1165 25th St (Des Moines)

Studio offering hair services including styling, relaxers, and silk presses.

Website ↗

Clinic specializing in permanent makeup treatments, including microblading and shading.

1230 8th St Ste 104 (West Des Moines)

Clinic specializing in permanent makeup treatments, including microblading and shading.

Website ↗

If your summer frizz is staging a coup, make this the week you book a chair at Dsm Salon And Spa, where color, cuts, and extension magic…

849 42nd St (Des Moines)

If your summer frizz is staging a coup, make this the week you book a chair at Dsm Salon And Spa, where color, cuts, and extension magic meet a stylist matchmaking survey to pair you with your perfect pro. Friendly vibes, thoughtful touches, and a bridal team that actually listens, all right here.

From the Des Moines newsletter, August 14, 2026

Website ↗

Clean studio, also an academy, for microblading, eyeliner and lip blushing.

5731 Greendale Rd Suite 100, #109 (Johnston)

Clean studio, also an academy, for microblading, eyeliner and lip blushing.

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →