Love this place! Les is as good as it gets! They have everything, hair cuts for the whole family,…read moretanning and mani/pedi. I believe they were also working on getting a massage therapist on staff. The works!

When I was new to the eastern IA area, having moved from Chicago, I searched high and low for a…read morehair stylist / parlor that was a good fit. After what seemed to be a relentless search, I finally found Thompson & Co and have been extremely happy with their services and style ever since! First off, the instant you walk in the door, they are extremely accommodating and offer you a drink (water, coffee, beer, wine, etc.) and a comfortable place to sit while you wait for your appointment. As for my appointments, I do not necessarily just always go to the same stylist, as I have had equally good experiences with all of them to-date. It is also easier to schedule on the fly that way :) The stylists are very attentive listeners and do not make you feel bad if you continue to have suggestions until they get your haircut and style just right. They are also good about offering styling suggestions, but do not necessarily try and push their products on you. The other thing that is cool about their stylists, is the parlor not only encourages continued education, more over the parlor brings in other stylist from around the nation and maybe even world to teach them and provide new tips and tricks. I think that is just awesome, and worth supporting. Meanwhile, the environment is comfortable and cool the whole time. I honestly do not have any things to say where I think they need improvement at this time. So, if you are looking for an excellent stylist / parlor that you would think you could only find in a big city, check out Thompson and Co, and I don't think you'll be disappointed!

After leaving a review about how the staff responded to a question about services they have listed…read moreonline I received a phone call from the manager to ask why I left it and then she cancels my haircut appointment. Their staff had terrible customer service and their management isn't any better. They will not try to correct a mistake they will sweep it under the rug. Absolutely terrible customer service. Crazy you'd rather not collect a customer than correct your staff's attitude. Maybe record the phone calls.

It has been 2 years since my first visit to Gymkana Blue and since then they have added more…read moresignage to the building so now even my husband can find it! It is still an amazing salon and Ashley is still kicking butt with my hair. I have had Ellen do my hair when Ashley was off and she is just as fabulous as Ashley! Heck I don't think you can go wrong with any of the stylists at GKB!

I had an appointment yesterday to have my hair cut with Ashley. I needed a fresh cut and style…read moreafter many winter months had taken their toll on my hair. I wanted to cut my hair a bit shorter, and Ashley took her time to not cut off too much at once and made sure I was still happy with the length. After a couple trims all around, I took almost 4 inches off. I'm so happy with how much lighter my hair feels, and the cut and layering looks great! Ashley also took time to put in some nice curls for style, and gave my make-up a touch-up at the end of our appointment. The salon is very clean and is in a great location downtown. I'm interested to go back next time to get a pedicure and manicure as well. Refreshments are offered at the beginning of appointments. The salon uses Davines products for hair care, which are all-natural and smell great. I purchased the Oi All In One Hair Milk that is great for heat protection and blow-drying. Would highly recommend this salon!

Everyone is so friendly and cheerful. They truly love their jobs. Each person that came in for a…read moreservice while I was there, came in with a smile on their face and knew every cosmetologist. Abby did my hair and brows, I couldn't be more happier!

All of the girls at Embrace are amazing! Every single one is knowledgable and professional about…read morethe services they provide. Best place in town for Lash Extensions. Abby has also been doing my hair for several years now and I trust her every time to change up my cut or color. I always walk out with confidence. She also recently did my Microblading touch up - I got this done a little over a year ago in Des Moines and Abby did an amazing job freshening up my brows. Abby is more than professional when it comes to consulting her potential clients to make sure they are the best candidate for her services. Thanks girls for treating your clients like queens

I don't trust anyone else with my hair! My extensions look so natural and blend perfectly with my…read morehair. I've had nothing but good experiences here. I see Melissa and highly recommend her. The added boutique is great if you have a few minutes to shop. My other salon really messed up my real hair doing extensions a couple years back, but it has healed nicely since I've switched to Avenson.

The family has been getting our haircut from here for just about a year plus…read more.. Lili is our "person" she is great with our daughter has a reporter with our son. (Which anyone with a teenage boy knows it is next to pulling teeth to have them say more than one word syllables or even sentences however Lili has. Couldn't say anything bad about this place it is a great!

Stop in. You'll find fine stylists and multiple services in addition to hair styling. A shampoo and…read morea shoulder rub are included in the price of a cut. KC is my go-to stylist! This is an Aveda product salon. Quality products, quality stylists, quality service.

From the owner: We are a Full Service Aveda Concept Salon/Spa.read more

Great environment, got highlights fixed from a previous flop at another salon and only took a…read morecouple hours.

Great convo, make you feel welcome & definitely know what they're doing. Do highly recommend!read more

I'm a fan. When I was looking for someplace new to get my hair cut (ghosted by last stylist...), I…read morestruggled to find a place that was modern and innovative. The website was contemporary and clean and I liked the daring hair styles they could do. I gave it a shot and it was well worth it. Megan is excellent and gives you great personalized attention. She listened and delivered beyond my expectations. My first cut with her was amazing, the second was even better, and the color I just did is stunning. It does cost a small fortune to go here, but it's worth it if you want quality and long-lasting results. I don't skimp on color or cuts because that's the hair you have to live with for weeks/months!

I went to this place for my first lash extension fill, while in Iowa city. The salon is absolutely…read moregorgeous and very inviting. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Their prices are a little on the high-end. I live in Scottsdale Arizona, so when I get my lashes done there, I love volume and length. My lashes were not quite done to my expectation when it came to volume, so I opted to go elsewhere for my next lash extension fill. Nothing against my lash extension girl (Ashton) she was very nice and very professional. I may go there to get my hair done at some point.