The Fine Salons of Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, Illinois offers several excellent, full-service salons in convenient locations throughout the city. As a growing community and college town, Champaign is attuned to the styling needs of men and women – young and old – and has services and staff to accommodate all varieties of styles. From a quick trim or maintenance appointment to full-service manicures and pedicures or even a whole new look, you can have all your grooming needs met at one of the following fine salons.

Topping the list is one of the local favorites. It appears perennially as a “best of” winner for salons in several of Champaign’s weekly magazines. Ippatsu Salon, located downtown at 122 N. Neil St. offers a central location for Champaign residents. Ippatsu has become one of the top salons in the area. It offers cuts, coloring, waxing, facials, skin care and make up services. Ippatsu’s clientele is generally the young professional, contemporary-minded crowd, but all are welcome. Ippatsu’s hip and friendly staff can usually accommodate walk-ins, but with its ever-increasing popularity, it’s best to make an appointment. Stop by or call (217) 356-6547.

For residents in west Champaign, BJ Grand Salon and Spa at 3006 Crossing Court, (217) 355-0505, is one of the largest and most highly spoken of salons for miles around. Geared toward an upscale crowd, it truly is the epitome of a classy establishment. In addition to the standard full-service offerings, they advertise “Day of Beauty Packages” and gift certificates. For a relaxing spa treatment or one of the best salon experiences in all of downstate Illinois, make an appointment at BJ Grand Salon. If you need stocking stuffers for the holidays, gift certificates from BJ’s would be sure to please anyone on your list.

As a university town, Champaign must accommodate its student population. There are several salons located on campus that serve both students and area residents as well. Lando Hairstyling, located at 707 S. Sixth St., (217) 344-0097, has been a campus fixture since 1965 and offers a full range of services in addition to free consultations. Appearances is another campus salon. Located at 512 E. John, (217) 344-4949, its stylists are some of the best in the area. And since the early 1980’s, Fuad’s Creative Hair Designs at 503 S. First on campus, (217) 356-0400, has established an excellent reputation and is one of the most popular in town. Fuad’s offers off-street parking as well.

With locations in both Champaign and neighboring Urbana, Timothy John at 100 Trade Center Dr., (217) 359-6151, is one of the best-known names in the entire area. Highly respected by clients and area stylists alike, Timothy John can create a look for you to help express your particular sensibility. Give them a call for a first-class salon experience.

Located in southwest Champaign at 900 S. Mattis, (217) 356-1550, Masterhouse Hairdesigners may be what you’re looking for. Master Designer and colorist, Dean Cambell, can help find a look that’s right for you. For those who don’t have a lot of time to spend recreating the finely coiffed look they had as they stepped out of their last salon, Mr. Cambell makes a point of specializing in “wash and wear” styles. A good look with minimal fuss is one of the unique offerings at Masterhouse Hairdesigners.

Whatever atmosphere or salon service you seek, Champaign, Illinois offers some of the finest in the downstate area.