The best salons & beauty spots in Waterloo

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

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Shop quirky piercings, vinyl, and retro finds at Mohair Pear, a local mainstay mixing quality body jewelry, used records, and vintage…

2209 College St (Cedar Falls)

Shop quirky piercings, vinyl, and retro finds at Mohair Pear, a local mainstay mixing quality body jewelry, used records, and vintage threads since 1995. Plus The Pear Fair lands September 26, 2026, and their gift guides and gift cards make last-minute gifting weirdly easy.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 4, 2026

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BeauSet

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BeauSet is a team-based, luxury salon offering lashes, nails, hair, brow, waxing and makeup right here in Cedar Falls, with specialty full…

2022 College St (Cedar Falls)

BeauSet is a team-based, luxury salon offering lashes, nails, hair, brow, waxing and makeup right here in Cedar Falls, with specialty full sets plus traditional and specialty mini fills when you need a lash refresh. It’s the spot locals hit to stay ready, minus the drama.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 19, 2026

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The Shop

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Easygoing barber shop featuring a garage theme (toolboxes for clippers, air hoses, motorcycles), haircuts and beard trims.

200 W 1st St Apt 105 (Cedar Falls)

Easygoing barber shop featuring a garage theme (toolboxes for clippers, air hoses, motorcycles), haircuts and beard trims.

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When you need a reliable reset close to home, Polished Nails & Spa covers the basics and then some with quality nail care, relaxing…

1704 W 1st St (Cedar Falls)

When you need a reliable reset close to home, Polished Nails & Spa covers the basics and then some with quality nail care, relaxing massages, refreshing facials, waxing, and even lash services. It’s the kind of place you pop into once and suddenly become a regular.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Whether you need a color refresh, a stress-melting massage, or a skin-calming facial, Jiva Salonspa is an award-winning Aveda spot with…

223 Main St (Cedar Falls)

Whether you need a color refresh, a stress-melting massage, or a skin-calming facial, Jiva Salonspa is an award-winning Aveda spot with thoughtful care and a team obsessed with balance and style. Step in, sit, relax, then walk out feeling like your best Cedar Falls self.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Tangos A Salon is the kind of Cedar Falls beauty salon that keeps it simple and solid, with clean cuts and easy styling made for everyday…

111 E 18th St (Cedar Falls)

Tangos A Salon is the kind of Cedar Falls beauty salon that keeps it simple and solid, with clean cuts and easy styling made for everyday wear. When you just want to look put-together without making a whole production of it, this is your spot.

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John Charles Salon is the full-service Cedar Falls spot locals trust for precision cuts, styling, customized balayage, and personalized…

702 Main St (Cedar Falls)

John Charles Salon is the full-service Cedar Falls spot locals trust for precision cuts, styling, customized balayage, and personalized color, all from a welcoming team of artists. Settle in, enjoy the contemporary vibe, and let them exceed expectations so you walk out with an extraordinary look.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Honey and Vinegar Tattoos keeps it clean and calm, with artists who actually listen and sweat the small stuff. Right in Historic Downtown…

200 State St #103 (Cedar Falls)

Honey and Vinegar Tattoos keeps it clean and calm, with artists who actually listen and sweat the small stuff. Right in Historic Downtown Cedar Falls, it’s an easy pick when you want thoughtful, detail-driven work, then wander the River Place Plaza scene after.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Upscale salon offering hair coloring and cutting, as well as extensions, and massages.

200 State St #104 (Cedar Falls)

Upscale salon offering hair coloring and cutting, as well as extensions, and massages.

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The Parlor delivers classic cuts, sharp fades, beard cleanups, and a straight-razor neck shave with a hot towel in a relaxed one-on-one…

2021 Main St (Cedar Falls)

The Parlor delivers classic cuts, sharp fades, beard cleanups, and a straight-razor neck shave with a hot towel in a relaxed one-on-one vibe.

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Whether your ponytail has been phoning it in or you just want thicker, longer, actually-comfy extensions, Moxie Roots + Co. delivers luxury…

412 Main St (Cedar Falls)

Whether your ponytail has been phoning it in or you just want thicker, longer, actually-comfy extensions, Moxie Roots + Co.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Sets By Sara LLC specializes in Gel-X full sets in short, medium, or long that last 3 to 4 weeks, plus Luminary and builder gel overlays.…

7504 University Ave (Cedar Falls)

Sets By Sara LLC specializes in Gel-X full sets in short, medium, or long that last 3 to 4 weeks, plus Luminary and builder gel overlays. Perfect when you want durable, glossy nails for Waterloo life, from meetings to grocery runs to that surprise Friday plan.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, August 31, 2026

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College Hill Barber Shop keeps it classic with clean cuts, precise tapers, and friendly barbers who remember what you asked for last time.…

2216 College St (Cedar Falls)

College Hill Barber Shop keeps it classic with clean cuts, precise tapers, and friendly barbers who remember what you asked for last time. If you want a straightforward, good-looking haircut without the salon fuss, this longtime Hill standby is the kind of place you just settle into.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Tiffany Kelchen Hair is where Cedar Falls folks go when they want color done right, from soft custom blends to full-on rainbow experiments.…

100 E 2nd St suite 203 (Cedar Falls)

Tiffany Kelchen Hair is where Cedar Falls folks go when they want color done right, from soft custom blends to full-on rainbow experiments. First-timers get a consult, and many color appointments include a cut, toner, and styling so you leave with the whole look, not just the dye job.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 14, 2026

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If your split ends could use a little Costa Rican optimism, Pura Vida Salon & Spa brings the Pure Life energy to real-deal salon and spa…

1808 - 1812 Waterloo Rd (Cedar Falls)

If your split ends could use a little Costa Rican optimism, Pura Vida Salon & Spa brings the Pure Life energy to real-deal salon and spa care, from hair services to massages, facials, waxing/sugaring, spray tans, brows and lashes, permanent makeup and jewelry, plus med spa perks like dermaplaning and microneedling.

From the Waterloo newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Let the next generation of stylists practice their magic on you at College Of Hair Design in Cedar Falls, where services are performed by…

College Square Mall (Cedar Falls)

Let the next generation of stylists practice their magic on you at College Of Hair Design in Cedar Falls, where services are performed by students on a supervised clinic floor at reduced rates. You get quality hair, skin, and nail care while helping students train with both classic and modern techniques.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 5, 2026

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Alist Nail & Spa is the low-drama nail fix when you want tidy, polished hands without overthinking it. Online booking is unavailable right…

6015 University Ave (Cedar Falls)

Alist Nail & Spa is the low-drama nail fix when you want tidy, polished hands without overthinking it. Online booking is unavailable right now, so call to snag a spot and get back to your week with nails that look like you meant to plan ahead.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 20, 2026

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MadHaus Hair Studio is the kind of spot locals keep on speed dial when they want lived-in blondes, vivid color that pops, or a clean cut…

602 State St Unit C (Cedar Falls)

MadHaus Hair Studio is the kind of spot locals keep on speed dial when they want lived-in blondes, vivid color that pops, or a clean cut that actually grows out well. Bonus points for brow work, extensions, a Brazilian blowout, and even permanent jewelry, because why shouldn’t your bracelet match your blowout.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Beauty salon focused on transforming brows through threading, tinting or microshading.

506 W 1st St #1 (Cedar Falls)

Beauty salon focused on transforming brows through threading, tinting or microshading.

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@ The Salon](https://www.thesaloncf.com/) blends classic elegance with modern flair for everything from a quick clean-up to a big…

5901 University Ave (Cedar Falls)

com/) blends classic elegance with modern flair for everything from a quick clean-up to a big transformation, with precision cuts, blonding, color, texture, event styling, plus brows and lashes. Since 2024, the vibe is stylish, relaxed, and very Cedar Falls... in the best way.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Omega Red Piercing & Tattoo has been shaping Cedar Falls’ skin stories since 2000 with black and grey, color, American traditional,…

110 Main St (Cedar Falls)

Omega Red Piercing & Tattoo has been shaping Cedar Falls’ skin stories since 2000 with black and grey, color, American traditional, non-traditional, and portrait tattoos.

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Trio Salonspa is woman owned and locally operated, delivering haircuts and color, smoothing, extensions, lashes and brows, facials, body…

3850 Hammond Ave

Trio Salonspa is woman owned and locally operated, delivering haircuts and color, smoothing, extensions, lashes and brows, facials, body sugaring, and pedicures, with Aveda products, plus a trendy boutique.

From the Waterloo newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Hair Biz

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If your roots are misbehaving, Hair Biz has color specialists and a down-to-earth team who actually listen. Expect smart cuts for the whole…

1507 E San Marnan Dr · ✓ checked Aug 4

If your roots are misbehaving, Hair Biz has color specialists and a down-to-earth team who actually listen. Expect smart cuts for the whole crew around the Cedar Valley, lived-in color that grows out gracefully, and stylists who keep it real so you leave looking like you... slightly more fabulous.

From the Waterloo newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

1505 Flammang Dr

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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Whether you want whisper-light classics, full-on volume, or a low-maintenance lash lift, Iz Vo Lash dials in the look so you can skip…

1457 Ansborough Ave

Whether you want whisper-light classics, full-on volume, or a low-maintenance lash lift, Iz Vo Lash dials in the look so you can skip mascara and still look awake. Perfect for Waterloo and Cedar Falls mornings when you’re short on time but not on style.

From the Waterloo newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Done By Lauren brings Los Angeles polish to our backyard with custom lash extensions and brow work that actually fits your face. From…

509 Ansborough Ave Suite A

Done By Lauren brings Los Angeles polish to our backyard with custom lash extensions and brow work that actually fits your face. From natural-but-better sets to bold volume and powder brow color correction, Lauren Dwyer tailors every detail so you wake up looking put together without trying.

From the Waterloo newsletter, September 13, 2026

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