Mira Salon & Spa

Just went in to get my eyebrows waxed. Shaina was amazing. She was careful and paid attention to detail. The staff did a wonderful job checking in and out. They are my goto salon from this point.

Great stylists that take all of your considerations when trying something new. This is my go to for a good cut

I wasn’t impressed– their technicians don’t seem to know much about the beauty products they sell. They also play their music very loud– which seems strange for a «spa»

Very beautiful inner deco, warm services, and nice staff! I got my new short hair style from Anastasia, very patient, knows what she’s doing, and not-​so-​talkative. And acceptable price! My recent go-​to place in town.

This was my first visit at the salon for my hair to get a cut and color. Sadly I left a touch on the disappointed side. My color turned out fantastic but the cut and blow out didn’t reach the same bar of quality. I couldn’t tell if I had any style to my cut. I had requested during the blow out I have body and bounce to my hair but instead I got my hair loaded with 5 different products. This left my hair weighed down, dull looking and feeling grimy. Without your hair styled it’s hard to tell if the cut is any good.
Maybe the secret is going to a senior level stylist.

I like getting my eyebrows waxed here. She always does a great job. I had an appointment a few weeks back for a highlight and haircut but had to cancel the day of due to bad weather. The receptionist said they might charge me a $ 25 fee which I thought was outlandish. She said it would be up to the stylist. If they had charged me I would have never come back. It had snowed really bad the night before and I live in the country. They don’t usually plow my road until the afternoon.
They should seriously update that policy to at least include inclement weather exclusions. Even hearing her tell me they might charge me turned me off so bad that I rescheduled my appointment with another salon. I still get my brows waxed here, but for the time being my hair appointments will be elsewhere.

I mostly go to Mira for my waxing needs — but today I really needed a hair cut. I’ve had some PTSD from my first attempt at a hair cut in Bloomington from another salon in town, but I decided to roll the dice and get my hair cut at Mira, since my experience with their esthetician, has always been delightful and fantastic.
I had my hair cut by Kristy, who was super friendly and welcoming. She sat me down in her chair and I explained to her what kind of hair I have and how I usually wear it. Since the last time I got my hair cut was last February (8−10inches) I am letting it grow out to its normal length again and so I just needed a trim. Kristy checked out my hair and we talked about some styles and what she was going to do.
From the shampoo to the cut to the finished product, my experience with Kristy was awesome. She really explained everything she was doing and was overall a really great person. My hair came out amazing and I already booked a follow up appointment.

I’ve heard great things about this place but was never able to get an appointment in during my brief visits to Bloomington. They were able to fit me because of a cancellation. The interior looks like an upscale boutique in a larger city, and the free martini and hors d’oeuvres helped. My hair looked great by the end of it, but not the best haircut of my life or anything.
Maybe I am a cheapass, but I thought the price ($ 145 for partial highlights and cut, plus tip) is just WAY too expensive for freaking Bloomington, especially if you go regularly. I was also a bit annoyed that the stylist did her sales pitch of various hair products at the end of the cut, after I had told her that I was in a hurry. But maybe all of their employees are required to do it or something.

I’ve been going to this salon for the last six months and have had Tiffany O. as my primary stylist (with Cathleen P. standing in once during a short leave by T). Both stylists have done an amazing job with my hair, which is an asymmetrical cut and always needs a few tweaks as the weather changes. The salon is always clean and inviting and they’re not pushy when it comes to buying products (O&M and Bumble&bumble). There’s always refreshments available when you arrive and they can hold onto winter coats and purses in a secure spot behind the counter.
My cut usually runs between $ 40 and $ 55, depending on what we do that visit. So, their prices are very reasonable (I’m used to paying more at Tampa, FL salons).
After my first successful visit, my husband started going to this salon as well. Jackie cuts his hair and does a great job with his hair texture. We both enjoy the scalp massages their stylists give while you’re getting shampooed, just try not to relax so much that you fall asleep (I’ve gotten close)!
All in all, a great salon that brings a little bit of city chic to small-​town Bloomington, Indiana.

I was very, very impressed with the haircut I got at Mira! I hadn’t been able to get my hair cut in a long time, so it was full of split ends and pretty raggedy. You could tell the stylist knew what she was doing and in no time I had my split ends gone, my bangs back, and a lot of lovely layers. It’s a pretty fancy place with fashionable-​looking décor and fashionable-​looking stylists – I was a little intimidated to go in wearing scrubs and the aforementioned raggedy hairdo after working all day, but it turned out fine :) I will say I was used to getting finishing services (such as curling iron or flat-​iron styling) included with my haircut price and it’s my understanding they charge more for anything other than a shampoo, cut, and basic blowout, but I think at a lot of salons that’s a pretty common practice. The stylist who cut my hair was named Anna, and I would definitely recommend her!

I cannot say enough positive things about Mira’s colorist, Tiffany. She is amazing! I started going to her almost a year ago and I always leave happy. Every time I come in, I want something slightly different for my color and she is always up to the challenge! Usually I hate talking at hair appts, but Tiffany is so friendly and fun that we always chat through my entire appointment. If you need to get your hair colored and are nervous, I would definitely check her out. I’ve gotten my hair cut and my eyebrows waxed there too and everyone was skilled and nice. If you’re looking for a place to get your mane taken care of, I would absolutely recommend Mira.

Coming from NYC I was used to spending way too much on my haircuts ($ 150!!!) but I also had a great stylist (see Bumble & Bumble review). When i got to Bloomington, I had just chopped off 6 inches a month earlier. Given I was in business school, I decided to cut off another 6 inches (my hair was hippie long). But where? I took my searches to Unilocal (obvi) and found Mira. I decided to risk it and make an appointment.
Upon arrival the salon was impressive. When you enter you don’t feel like you’re in Bloomington. It’s a modern, classy, fun space with excellent products and a friendly staff.
HANNAH cut my hair. She was amazing. I have gone back again for my second hair cut and can’t believe that for $ 40 I get a great shampoo, cut and blow dry. Seriously, blows my mind. Especially at such a nice place!
I recommend HANNAH and I recommend Mira for sure. I would go there for other spa treatments and services as well. Very impressed.
Nicely done, Mira!

Mira is a very friendly, beautiful salon and their stylists stand by their work, but I had a sort of weird experience there.
I wanted to treat my mom to a good haircut for her birthday this year, and I really needed a cut myself, too. I scheduled us for cuts at the same time on her bday, hers with Cathleen and mine with Jessica.
My mom was very happy with her cut from Cathleen, and she has very difficult hair — it’s extremely thick and has lots of volume and she likes to keep it short, so it’s hard for her to get a cut that doesn’t just make her hair look like a giant poofball.
As for me, I had a mostly positive experience with Jessica, but it wasn’t trouble free. She was very friendly and really cared about me leaving a satisfied customer, which I *really* appreciate, but I had to go in a second time to get the cut I really wanted.
I have extremely long hair, which I know is hard for some people to deal with. Still, I shouldn’t have had to stand up for 30 minutes while having my hair cut; no stylist has ever asked me to do that before. It was weird, and I started to get achy after a while! Also, she wanted to flatiron my hair before cutting it, which no one has ever done before. The whole cut took much longer than usual (about an hour) and it wasn’t what I wanted in the end — the layers seemed too choppy and it was a bit longer than I prefer. Also, despite her insistence that the flatironing wouldn’t damage my hair because of the heat protectant she used, my hair was *definitely* a bit fried afterwards.
I went home and hoped the cut would grow on me, but ended up calling and asking for a second appointment to have it shortened and to get the layers softened up. Jessica was very, very nice and took a lot of time with me on the second visit. I really appreciated her friendly, understanding attitude. I left with a cut that I liked, but I still felt a bit sore about the flatironing and the amount of time all of this killed.
It was a little bit of a bummer to have my haircut suck up so much time and to have to go in twice. But in the end, I was pleased with the level of service my mother and I received and with my cut. If I happen to stop by Btown when I need a cut, I will consider Mira again.

I trust my hair to very few.
In fact, when I realized I wouldn’t be able to make the 4 hour drive home to get my hair cut, I was in a bit of distress.
I had, however, heard a lot of good things about Mira. I typically only go to Aveda salons, but I made an exception this time, and I’m glad I did.
I’m a pretty easy client– I always tell the stylist to do whatever he or she wants. My hair is pixie-​length, though, which means a bad cut can really ruin your attitude for a month or two.
My stylist, Jamie, did a fantastic job. She was the type of stylist I like– quick, down to business, professional. She also styled my hair in a very low maintenance way, which I appreciated. There is nothing worse than getting your hair cut and having the stylist give you crazy volume or something silly before going back to work.
I also found that the prices were very reasonable, with the most expensive haircut being $ 50. Again, with short hair, I don’t mind paying a little extra.
I most certainly recommend this salon if you’re looking for somewhere new in Btown.

Mira Salon is really not what I expected to find in Bloomington. It’s upscale without being pretentious, modern without being wacky, and full of classy hair dressers and spa professionals who have never been anything but friendly to me.
I’ve had my hair done by a few hair dressers there (mostly when I first found the salon and was just coming in for trims, I would switch it up) but then I had my hair done by Kate and I really don’t care to see anyone else. It’s important to note that whoever you get, they will give you a fabulous head/​neck massage while you are getting your hair shampooed — I would go just for the head massage! But I truly love the haircuts that Kate does; she seems to always take a trim and make it a new and bright variation of the haircut that was turning to «blah» as it grew out. I come in knowing that she’s going to take great care of my hair and I leave not being able to keep my fingers out of it. If I still lived in Bloomington, I would be coming back here as a regular — now I just have to try to stretch the time between haircuts to make it fit with my visits :)
Seriously, try this place. They offer trims for a range of prices (mine is $ 35) and the women are great. They also offer some spa services, but I’m not as familiar with those as I’ve never had one myself. I’m sure they’d be fantastic!

I’ve never been one to spend a lot of money on a haircut, but I was in need of a pick-​me-​up and decided to splurge on a nice haircut at Mira. Everything is extraordinary from the ambiance, complimentary coffee, luxurious shampoo, and talented stylists (Erin is amazing!). I have also noticed that they use good scissors; as a result, I can wait longer between trims since I don’t get split ends as quickly.
Overall it is a bit pricier than other places ($ 35), but I walk out of the salon feeling fantastic, IMO totally worth it!

I went here for the first time to get a significant amount of my hair chopped off. Needless to say, I was a little nervous. I brought in a few different photos of haircuts I liked. My stylist was very helpful in asking questions about what I liked about each haircut and comparing them to find out what I was looking for. Then, she washed my hair and — get this — it includes a head massage. I want to go back just for another head massage! The haircut turned out really well, and she didn’t oversell me on product. She also understood that I wasn’t going to spend hours working on my hair every morning. I think I have found my salon.

It’s neat that they’re open late, but the few times I’ve taken late appointments the annoyance from the aesthetician has been palpable. I’m not about a passive aggressive situation involving hot wax and my skin. Most recently, I had a 7:15 p.m. appointment. I felt like she rushed the whole time I was on the table, but was willing to overlook it because my brows looked decent. However, it made me feel a little… inconvenient? — when she was hustling out the door with her purse before I had even finished paying. Um, sorry?
That’s not even the worst part. That same night I attempted to make some small talk so it wasn’t so awkward. We laughed about our mutual unwillingness to take scissors anywhere near our head, even to trim eyebrows. When I asked whether she could wax her own eyebrows, she said, «Oh, I’m not one of those people who could let her eyebrows go for the amount of time it takes to need waxing.» What the fuck? Those people are her clients, and I’d be careful characterizing them in a less than glowing light — especially when she’s talking to one.
Maybe I took her comment wrong, I really hope so. But maybe if I was relaxed in the first place simple gaffes wouldn’t sound like bitch slips.

It took me quite a while to find a salon I was happy with. I went the Great Clips route for years, which are cheap, but you get what you pay for. I’m very happy that I was able to find Mira. I’ve had two stylists here, Ash, who has since moved elsewhere, and Tiffani. Both were great! Tiffani does a good job of interpreting my vague hair wishes into an actual cut, which as a guy I appreciate. Also love the scalp massages you get while they do the shampoo. Receptionsists are always professional and they give you a call to remind you of the appointment which with my memory I appreciate. My cut usually comes out to $ 27 w/​o tip. They have a lot of the same stylists every time I go back in which means they must be a good place to work for. Go Mira!

Salons aren’t just for chicks!
I realized years ago that barbers just don’t know how to cut my wavy hair. They are great at giving you the «high and tight» cut with clippers but don’t even think about anything that requires sheers. Most guys are perfectly fine with their $ 9 cut from Great Clips, but it’s only because they don’t know what a difference it makes getting a professional hair cut from a salon.
I’ve been in Bloomington for years; undergrad and now grad school. This translates into a lot of hair cuts and I’ve tried at least a dozen places in town. Mira is the only place I recommend!
I’m not the type that makes appointments weeks in advance, I usually call up and get in same day or the next. I’m not picky about which stylist I see and I’ve been to about 4 different ones at Mira. They have all been great; personable and professional. It costs more at a salon and if you get a cut once a month to keep your hair looking sharp, it’s basically like paying an extra internet bill. In my book it’s worth it for a quality hair cut and great service.