The best salons & beauty spots in Freeport

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

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

118 8th St (Monroe)

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

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Meta Beauty Collective is a full-service hair salon that nails modern cuts, sophisticated color, and restorative treatments, plus skin,…

327 W Jefferson St (Rockford)

Meta Beauty Collective is a full-service hair salon that nails modern cuts, sophisticated color, and restorative treatments, plus skin, brow, and lash services in a space here in Rockford that feels welcoming. Expect precision, a service tailored to you, and a vibe where being yourself isn't a trend, it's the point.

From the Rockford newsletter, September 20, 2026

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

2705 IL-26 C

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

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Let the cosmetology students at HCC Cosmo & Nails handle your cut, color, or mani while licensed instructors keep everything on point, and…

2998 W Pearl City Rd

Let the cosmetology students at HCC Cosmo & Nails handle your cut, color, or mani while licensed instructors keep everything on point, and preview bold changes with computer imaging so you don’t panic later.

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At Ashley Jackson Beauty + Salon, the vibe is 'beauty inside + out' with an educational experience, exceptional service, and artists who…

123 E Stephenson St

At Ashley Jackson Beauty + Salon, the vibe is 'beauty inside + out' with an educational experience, exceptional service, and artists who actually know their stuff. Whether you want everyday glow or a big day refresh, they focus on enhancing your natural look with high quality products and thoughtful care.

From the Freeport newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Pretzel City Barbershop keeps it simple and sharp, with a team you can actually preview and an online portfolio that lets you see their…

16 S Chicago Ave

Pretzel City Barbershop keeps it simple and sharp, with a team you can actually preview and an online portfolio that lets you see their work before you book. Easy booking means less waiting and more looking like yourself, just cleaned up, which your next meeting will appreciate.

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Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo works out of a charming old Victorian, where owner Josh brings over 25 years of traditional know-how and a crew…

653 W Stephenson St

Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo works out of a charming old Victorian, where owner Josh brings over 25 years of traditional know-how and a crew that can take your idea from sketch to keeper. Piercings by Guzz, a barber inside, and Freeport Pretzel gear make it a one-stop creative hangout.

From the Freeport newsletter, September 19, 2026

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