The best salons & beauty spots in Lawrence

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

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Since 1987, Downtown Barber has been Lawrence’s low-stress stop for cuts that grow in right, with 10 veteran barbers who actually listen.…

824 Massachusetts St

Since 1987, Downtown Barber has been Lawrence’s low-stress stop for cuts that grow in right, with 10 veteran barbers who actually listen. Hop on their "Who’s Next" waitlist or just roll in, then get back to your week looking like you meant to plan this.

From the Lawrence newsletter, August 5, 2026

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

2727 Iowa St F

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

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

3226A Iowa St

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

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Hair salon specializing in styling and cutting African American and mixed-race hair types.

3115 W 6th St

Hair salon specializing in styling and cutting African American and mixed-race hair types.

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Laid-back, clean-cut, family-friendly shop offering custom piercings and a variety of jewelry.

5 E 7th St

Laid-back, clean-cut, family-friendly shop offering custom piercings and a variety of jewelry.

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Hair salon providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and appointment-only services.

1145 Pennsylvania St

Hair salon providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and appointment-only services.

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Friendly salon that offers haircuts, extensions and coloring, plus manicures.

1109 Massachusetts St

Friendly salon that offers haircuts, extensions and coloring, plus manicures.

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Upbeat salon specializing in a range of services from cuts to color to perms and styling.

846 Pennsylvania St

Upbeat salon specializing in a range of services from cuts to color to perms and styling.

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Curly hair specialists offering haircuts, styling, highlights and other services, in cute digs.

3009 W 6th St

Curly hair specialists offering haircuts, styling, highlights and other services, in cute digs.

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