I had an amazing extension and color experience. I've been doing both for at least 19/ years and I looked incredible when I left the salon.

Ally was very sweet and professional, she added a few subtle highlights and gloss, around my face to blend the gray. She did a great job! The shop was very professional and a pleasant. Will definitely be back. read more

See all this gorgeous blond hair? It's not all mine...ssssshhh! I have a hair genius. Dawn (the owner) at Allegory is amazing! I'm super picky about my hair and you will not find a better salon to go to with all your hair needs than Allegory. Her husband Dan also does men's hair systems. These guys leave looking like a million bucks. I can not say enough good things about this salon and all their staff. Bonus they treat you like family! HIGHLY RECOMMEND :) #mystylistisbetterthanyours read more

Allegory - Hair by Dawn at Allegory Salon downtown DSM. - Hair Extensions Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I'm disappointed in my v light treatment. It's already falling out and I've only been using the brush they recommended I use. I'm concerned for my hair and for the price tag - it wasn't worth it. I don't think the team is bad or not knowledgeable but this just went left for me. And an update to this: every time I use the brush my extensions and hair falls out. read more

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I wish the energy of this place was better, but it just wasn't worth going back to. I initially LOVED my hair, but as the months went by, I dreaded spending any time at this place and I really tried to like it. At the end of the day, if you're spending hundreds of dollars every month on your hair, you should like where you are going. read more

Brianna burned my hair. It was literally breaking off. Awful experience Awful they way they treated me I travel for a living the first time I went somewhere other than my regular stylist in 23 years and it was an extremely awful experience Brianna & Dan & his wife (owners) weRe absolutely awful to me No accountability for their wrong doing Brianna tried saying my hair was like that when I came in It absolutely was not! My hair was literally breaking off from the PARTIAL highlights DO NOT Patronize this salon if you like healthy hair. Then they kicked me out because I used the "f" word three times referring to my hair not them. I was upset beyond upset Then the female owner (getting some kind of plastic surgery in December) when starting a "treatment" squirted it all over me and my clothes and said -- it's ok it doesn't stain Awful service, awful people! They do not know what they are doing here -- BEWARE Des Moines! I have told all venue workers and patrons in this area to avoid this salon at all costs and spread the word Will also share this information with the hotel at which I'm staying. BEWARE! read more

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I've loved it here every time i've been! I've gotten two haircuts and a full highlight over the last year! The owners are sweet and talkative and all the hair stylists make you feel comfortable and welcome!! read more

Stylist I had was decent but owner sits around in the stylist chairs playing with his phone and yelling at siri about the music playing overhead. He needs to visit an upscale salon to see what professionalism looks like than maybe he wouldn't have to change the name of the salon to reinvent itself. Customers want to relax and be pampered. read more

This is the first review I have ever written for any business. That is how much I love Dan and Dawns salon. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. If I could spend every day in their salon, I would. read more

This salon is a gem in the East Village. It is a husband/wife owners salon and both of them are professional stylists. Mr. Dan is the most intentional stylist I have ever experienced. They are friendly, reasonably priced, and they so it all--very well. I highly recommend Allegory! Give it a try. read more

The stylists at Allegory always take such good care of myself and the other clients I've seen there. The fact that the owners also work along side the other stylist shows their dedication to their craft, and that they want every client to have the most amazing experience possible. I would highly recommend this salon for anybody. read more

The best salon in central Iowa. Hands down. Been going here for years and not only is it the best hair salon in the area but they treat their clients incredibly well. Our family will never go anywhere else! read more