Amazing!! I can't say enough great things about this young lady and her obvious attention to her…read morecraft. I'd searched thru the microblading options in the Des Moines area and I kept coming back to her page. Her catalog of work on social media was the number one reason I reached out to Kristine and I was impressed with how quickly she responded and her flexibility in making my appointment. She reached out to me beforehand to ask me some health questions that seemed very standard for a basic procedure like this and asked if I had any concerns or if I wanted to do a skin test ahead of time to check for any adverse reactions... I wasn't too worried and declined the additional skin test. When I arrived at my appointment I noticed everything in her office was clean/ sanitized and of course we wore out COVID face masks throughout the duration of the appointment. In mapping my eyebrow I noticed she was very thorough and allowed me to be collaborative on my preferred shape and size of my eyebrows. The entire appointment took less time than I anticipated but it never felt rushed and I know she took care to make sure that my eyebrows were perfectly symmetrical. When she showed me her progress along the way I was soo completely happy with my decision to choose her to do my eyebrows!! Looking forward to going in for my touch up in a few weeks and I'll post an update!! THANK YOU KRISTINE!!! You did such an awesome job!!

Overall, I highly recommend working with Kristine to receive a brow transformation with microbladed…read morebrows. I have received many compliments from family, friends, and strangers regarding my brows. I have recommended her to people who've also had their brows microbladed but weren't satisfied with their previous artist - to reach out to Kristine. She's wonderful at her job, always making sure you're comfortable and understand every step she's going through during the process. You're aware of what's going on and ensured the end results are 100% your decision and to your complete satisfaction. Kristine takes the time to discuss what you're looking for and makes you feel completely confident booking with her, the moment she greets you at your appointment. She answered any questions I had and also double checked that everything is done, with you in control of the completed look. Her bubbly and easy to talk to personality, makes the process fly by and she keeps in touch, to ensure after the procedure you're still satisfied with the results and/or if you need a touch up. I can't wait to get a retouch of my amazing brows, thanks to Kristine!

I have been going to Kelsey for roughly 6 years. She's transformed my over tweezed 90s brows and…read moreshowed me how to properly fill in my brows. I highly recommend her for brows and lashes!

I spent years having my brows overplucked, shaped wonky, my brow tails completely waxed off, etc…read more.. The last straw was when a highly rated local waxer laid me down and applied wax before she even asked me what I wanted or what my brow goals were. It was time for a change because my brows were looking pretty pathetic. Then I found Artisan Brow & Lash Studio. Let me tell you, it was life changing! If you are on the fence about making an appointment or if you are still doing research as to where the best place in Ankeny is for brows, just stop now and make the appointment with Kelcie! I swear, you will not regret it! I finally have brows that I am in love with again! To top it off, Kelcie is just a great human. She is so kind and easy to work with. I won't go anywhere else!

I've gone here a few times for eyebrow waxes and had varying experiences. The last time I went…read moreearlier this year it was $10.70 which seems like a fair price however there were a few hairs left over as they don't pluck any hairs that aren't removed with the wax but I wasn't overly worried. My most recent visit it was $16.50 for a simple eyebrow wax. As a broke college student this was a major shock when it came time to check out. I drive home just to see there's so much hair that was not waxed off. The entire upper portion of my eyebrow still had hair along with in between them and a few hairs underneath my eyebrow. I remember her waxing these portions, but there is very clearly hair there. In my honest opinion, it is very hit or miss here and absolutely not worth 16$ when you get a half waxed eyebrow. I've added pictures of the day after the wax.

He fucked my shit UP lmaoo like it's bad I feel like he had beef with me or something this is NOT…read morelike the picture I showed him and I was not rude whatsoever I was raised right I used my manners and I told him what I don't enjoy about my hair and he took that to the MAX I lowkey got a mullet like I'm gonna have to hide this shit for a month I'm sorry if I offended you somehow sir but this is horrible (will NOT attach a photo as I am ashamed)

I initially made an appointment with Miss Kay 9/30/20 for micro blading. My follow-up was 10/29. I…read morespent $400 to get semi-permanent tattooing. The pigment did not stay in my brows and I was left with brows that were two different colors. I was told multiple different things; to let the pigment push through, people with my skin type or who bleed a lot don't get good results. I felt as though I was blamed for not having a good outcome. I followed the after care instructions very well. After months of asking if this was normal I finally got another appointment 3/18/21,which I was charged $100. I would save your money, I feel like I wasted $500. In addition, when I had my appointments, the atmosphere was unprofessional. She was taking personal phone calls throughout the appointments and at one point was talking poorly about one of her clients that another esthetician was seeing across the hall.

The first time I went there she had taken presurgery medication and kept leaving to go to the…read morerestroom while she was doing my eyebrows. The second time she double booked a lady with me and let the two ladies sit in the room during my session. The third time she changed my appt. 3 times. She kept answering her cell phone and talking to her son about going shopping while she was working on me. She only made 5 swipes. She is expensive plus demands a mandatory tip. The customer service is poor and is unsanitary. The flight of steps and parking are horrible. Plus my eyebrows are lop sided.

Working Mom of a special needs child. Finally made the stars align and made time for myself and…read morebooked an appointment! I spent the day giddy with excitement for a new look.... only to get a cancellation call as i arrived. I sat in my car in tears instead. I was so excited and the letdown hit hard.

I am so impressed with this salon and my stylist is/was extraordinary. Amanda is such a real,…read morepositive, breath of fresh air. On top of giving me a great color, cut and style, she helped brighten my day. My hair was styled today just as good as I had it on my wedding day. Amanda did a great job with my highlights around my face to hide my grays, and did I mention I LOVE the style. I also love supporting a business that gives back. Thank you Trixies, Amanda and all for helping me and others feel beautiful and smile.

The grass is not always greener on the other side when you try to give other small businesses a…read morechance. After a year hiatus, I returned to J Michaels for my eye lash extension care. Sure in the Des Moines Area we have loads of options at premium prices, but do you get top notch quality products from the best technicians? I have allowed numerous businesses to try and top others in facials, nail care, hair, clothing, and eye lash extensions only to have buyers remorse. At J Michaels I have returned for high quality eye lash extensions from Cassie. Here I have no worries on the length, glue, eyelash quality, or time because Cassie is a top notch Eye Lash and Brow Technician who knows her craft and after having her attend to my lashes for over six years I have no worries as I settle into a private room and allow her to work her magic allowing me peace and comfort. Even though they are not experts in my type of hair the techniques I see them applying to the upscale customers are exquisite and chic many walk out looking like a half million dollars. The total aura of the environment is lady chic, clean, and cosmetically sterile with a good venting system and super friendly and very professional customer oriented stylists. Let me not forget the owner (female entrepreneur) who is hands on making sure the establishment stays upscale, chic and price competitive.

I went in to J. Michael's and saw Chelsea. She was so attentive. I saw her for a consultation and a…read moretreatment on two separate occasions before my cut and color appointment to ensure the health and care of my hair, which I was so appreciative of. I cut off 5-6 inches of my hair and added dimensional highlights and color. This was a BIG change for me and she did exactly what I wanted according to our consult and my inspo pictures, while keeping realistic ideas since I started with a very dark base color. The products used at this salon left my hair smelling and feeling good for days after each time I came in. I will be seeing her again!

Very relaxing salon, the lady did amazing with my lashes and did everything to make sure I was…read morecomfortable.

My eyelashes are very difficult to work with and many lash techs have had trouble with my lash…read moreapplication process so once I found a lash tech I liked, I became very loyal to her. To the point where I moved two hours away but would still drive two hours every two weeks to see her to get my lashes filled, but I finally made the tough decision to find a new lash tech in the area. After experimenting with multiple new lash techs around the Des Moines area (lots of research, reading reviews, paying for AND sitting through multiple removals and new sets...), I found Amy at Stiletto Brows & Lashes and fell in LOVE with my lashes. She listened to all my concerns and did my lashes exactly how I envisioned plus more. She took her time to ensure they were done precisely and correctly. She even gave me suggestions on how to grow my natural lashes and to care for my lashes. Highly recommend all to check out Stiletto!

Laura does an amazing job on her lash lifts! She's very professional and friendly and I always…read moreleave feeling relaxed and with great looking lashes. Go see her!!

Laura was awesome! I found her on a local fb page when I was needing a fill when my lash girl went…read moreon vacation. I made the appointment for this past Saturday. When I showed up, laura noticed that I had volume lashes vs classic. I've only been getting my lashes done for about 2 months so I didn't know the difference. She explained explained to me the difference between the two and told me she didn't want me to be disappointed because I was used to the volume. She suggested a couple people who could do the volume lashes for me and even called them to see if they could fit me in before I left for vacation. I was absolutely blown away by her honesty and customer service level. I ended up having her do a removal of my old lashes and a complete classic set. She was so sweet and a great conversationalist. I will be booking all of my lash appointments through her from here on out. Thank you Laura my lashes look fantastic! I'll be sure to include a photo when I have my face on!