Leedz Salon

I had such an amazing experience with Adri!! I came in wanting a big, voluminous 90s-inspired cut…read moreand she absolutely nailed it. She gave me beautiful long layers and face-framing pieces while keeping my length, and I'm obsessed with how much movement my hair has now. Adri was so warm and welcoming and had me laughing the entire appointment. She also recommended three great products and showed me exactly how to recreate the blowout at home, which I really appreciated. I've never left a haircut this happy! I already have my next appointment booked and can't wait to come back. Couldn't recommend Adri enough!!

I'm so, so low maintenance about my hair it's honestly sort of embarrassing. So much so that I…read moredidn't think anyone could screw my hair up, but alas. I went to a girl named Hayley (Haleigh? Hayleigh? I'm not sure how it's spelled) at the north Ames location. I just wanted my hair trimmed and a lightened -- balayage, highlights, whatever -- I didn't really care. I always trust my stylist to do what makes the most sense. That's it. Trim the dead ends and make my hair blonder. She seemed confident so I totally trusted her. First, she left me sitting with bleach in my hair for 40 minutes while she LEFT to go eat her dinner. She came back, took my to the sink to shampoo/rinse and put a toner in my hair. She left me there for another 55 minutes (super uncomfortable sitting with your head in a sink for 55 minutes lol) while she left to GO TO THE CAFE ACROSS THE STREET. What? She went to go buy cheesecake with her coworkers. She came back, ate her cheesecake, then came back to me. She washed my hair, blow dried it, and it was awful. My hair was grey and purple. Then she trimmed it, and screwed up the trimming around my face so much I ended up looking like I had a mullet. A grey and purple mullet. Yes. Anywho, I was polite about it but said I was unhappy and surprised by the result. She offered to try and fix it the next day and I declined and just asked to not be charged. They declined my request, and charged me almost twice the amount it said I'd be charged on their website ($113 on their website, and they charged $197). I went to Leedz Salon the next day and they fixed it. They're wizards. Please just go to Leedz instead and stay far away from this place.

Blonde waves, dimensional blonde color, and professional styling services at Finesse Spa Salon in Ames, Iowa

Blonde waves, dimensional blonde color, and professional styling services at Finesse Spa Salon in Ames, Iowa.

Finesse Spa Salon - Fresh blonde foil highlights created with precision placement for bright, dimensional, and healthy-looking hair. Our Ames color specialist.

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Fresh blonde foil highlights created with precision placement for bright, dimensional, and healthy-looking hair. Our Ames color specialist.

Salon Bonita

4.5(34 reviews)

Finally an awesome cut in Ames @Bonita. She listened and the cut was exactly what I asked for.read more

The stylist was very professional knowing I was coming in to undo what happened at a different…read moresalon. She was dedicated to get it exactly the way I wanted regardless of time and other appointments. It couldn't be completed in one sitting and I had a wedding to go to that weekend so she had me come back before the wedding at no extra charge. Amazing service.

We carry Seven Products, out of Seattle, created by hairstylists. They are a paraben, SLS/SLES, and cruelty free American made beauty brand.

Braiding class we held, in support of our local YSS organization

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And she thought she didn't have curl! Kristen brought her natural texture out with the perfect cut to enhance them!

SJB Hair Studio

5.0(5 reviews)

0.8 mi

UPDATE 7/31/26: Coco…read morehas moved to her own location in Huxley. This review is for Coco, not SJB. She is no longer at SJB. Her new location is: 204 N IS Hwy 69 Suite D Huxley, IA 50124

Was able to get my son in next day for a haircut! Lucy was super patient with our not quite 2 year…read moreold and was able to give a quality cut! The music they play was bangers only and there were lots of fun plants to give it a good vibe!

Long February nails by Coco

December nails by Coco

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Elan Esthetics

5.0(5 reviews)

Abbey is one of a kind. Been seeing her for services (mostly nails) for the past 8 years. Her…read moreknowledge and passion for great products and practices is appreciated. Was in the area and came to her with interest in a hydrafacial after experiencing an influx in blah skin recently. She recommended the express or deluxe but was never pushy. Fast forward to the actual service. A welcoming salon with great product selection. After having a previous hydrafacial with an indifferent experience, I was thrilled with the process and now the results. My skin felt light and bright immediately after. Abbey has a real knack for everything in this industry and I'd trust her with any and all.

Let me start by saying Rachel is amazing at lash extensions. I had a terrible experience with…read moreanother salon in Ames doing them for me when I moved here. I had previously been wearing them and needed a touch up. They ended up being a disaster. Rachel got me in and we had to do a whole new set. She fixed me! I just love the work she does. I have been wearing them for the past year now. I would never go anywhere else. Her new spa location is gorgeous as well. I love Elan spa!

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The Salon In Ames

2.7(16 reviews)

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About 2 and a half years ago, I was driving down Main Street with a head full of split ends and…read morebangs down past my nose. I was desperate for a cut and a style, as I was going to Chicago for the weekend with my friends and didn't want to look like a cat who had just been dropped in a bathtub. Without an appointment, I wandered into the Salon, pleaded my case, and they got me in right at that moment! Kari cut my hair that day and I can say that since then, no one has touched the hairs on my head. I only briefly explained to her what I wanted and to my delight, she made it happen. The staff is always nice and in high spirits. They all seem to get along with each other. One thing you will notice when going to the Salon is that the staff all seem to know their clients very well. They are very personable and always focused on their client. The products they use are top of the line and really great. They always make my hair feel so strong and healthy. They also have a very nice selection of cosmetics and will help you pick out shades and products. While I don't have any children, I've seen several kids come in for a cut, and would recommend the Salon to someone with kids. I've mostly seen Josh doing kids cuts and he is so good with them. He makes them feel comfortable and makes jokes with them. I've even heard him tell children that the products he is putting in their hair (mostly detangling spray after washing) is magic. While it's definitely not the place to go if you don't want to drop a pretty penny, I always recommend the Salon to people and will continue to come back for every haircut.

Alan at The Salon transformed my sad lifeless hair into beautiful locks I can't wait to show off!…read more I will be returning again because I had such a great experience!

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Valor & Violet

4.2(6 reviews)

I received a haircut from Kristen. It was a big mistake I asked for the hairstyle of the red…read morehaircut with a shorter back. I was getting a big chop. Instantly she started trimming to short, I should have stopped her and I regret I never did. Left with a choppy haircut and very short and long pieces and had so much weight on the top of it. Kaylie was kind enough to see me later that day a fix the damage however I am still left with a hairstyle that is so short compared to what I want originally and still with spots shorter due to the first haircut. I'm devastated to have paid for this haircut that has killed my self esteem..I am grateful for the team that stepped up and tried to fix it. Well the story continues after booking multiple appointments with Kaylie, they recently adjusted their timing on their appointments from One hour to 45 minutes. So I kindly reached out on Instagram, asking about this and mentioning how I felt my hair was taking a little over an hour, and if there would be enough time. Their response was to let me know that my communication with them has not been good, so they declined to see me there anymore. When asking about my communication, and for more clarification based on confusion as I had only been making appointments with no other communication since the hiccup of this haircut (pictured). This was made out of the blue after encouraging me to continue to see other stylist at their salon. I would not recommend the salon as it seems they are hoping just to get in as many clients as possible.

Great vibes. Great haircuts. Would recommend anyone heading here if you live in Ames.read more

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Esprit Salon

5.0(2 reviews)

2.6 mi

Upon moving to Ames, I shopped around for a salon that offered friendly and affordable services…read more After almost a year of getting my hair done at other salons in Ames, I found Esprit Salon. Julia and the rest of the team at Esprit always go above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. I highly suggest checking them out and going to them for all your hair care needs.

I love Espirit Salon in Northern Lights. Leah the owner is the best. My daughter and I schedule…read moreappointments together to get our hair done. We always have a wonderful fun laughing with Leah and our hair turns out wonderful every time.

Hair Professionals

4.7(3 reviews)

Gayle Approved! A…read morefew years ago, I came back from an Louisiana business trip where in some spare time I went out for a haircut. I usually get that done every 3-4 months when I reach a point where the hair on my sides becomes wild and unmanageable. The top is thin enough that there's no worries up there. Anyway, I come home when she's already in bed. She wakes up, takes one look at me and let's out a shriek. Let's say it was a little short in spots. During a recent stop in Ames, my hair had timed out and stopped at the Hair Professionals. They did a very good job and when I returned home with compliments from my lovely wife.

Don't let the older clientele fool you, Nichole is very good at giving hair cuts that are so well…read moredone, they last. I've been a client for many years because I can count on her to be steadily reliable. Why look elsewhere. Waxes are great here too. She uses the best new wax that I believe is French. Tanning available. Corner of Main and I believe Kellogg on Main.

Serenity Couture Salon & Spa - Ames

3.0(2 reviews)

2.4 mi

I am unhappy with the final product. I am a level 8/9 blonde and told her I wanted to be a platinum…read moreblonde (level 12) I went in for a consultation and told her I what I wanted and that I don't care about keeping the highlights I have in my hair now. I was immediately told that I should do a cali. Apparently me expressing what I wanted my hair to turn out like didn't matter and I wasn't heard because I just have more highlights and am almost the same color. I think she did the highlights well but does that matter if they don't listen/give you what you asked and thought you were buying?

I have gotten my hair done here as well as my nails and used their waxing services. Generally, I…read morethink it's overpriced for Ames. They don't necessarily have seasoned staff for what they charged. That said, I love my hair dresser. She was the best in town but moved 6 months after I started with her. I tried someone else but I didn't like my cut/color so I can't recommend anyone. I got my nails done recently. The service was fine in that they use better methods than a typical nail shop but they aren't as good as those technicians because the aveda staff don't do as many nails as only nail technicians. If you want someone who takes their time, uses good products and can pay double what you would pay in town, then this is the place to go. Staff is friendly. Products are great. Place is clean.