Madelyn did a great job! She was a new stylist for me. I had a new haircut 3 months ago at another…read moresalon and Madelyn listened to areas that I was frustrated with and helped me with those. Amara has a nice atmosphere and the employees seem very friendly.

I found Amara before moving to Iowa on Instagram by doing a hashtag search- I've been going to this…read moresalon for almost two years! Piper has been my stylist from the beginning- she is wonderful and everything you could want in a stylist- friendly, explains every service well, answers all my questions and great At conversation. I also love how collaborative this team is, if a stylist can't get you in they work really well with their team to get you in. They share formulas and it's truly collaborative at Amara. Complimentary beverages upon arrival. They discuss every service and price point before starting to make sure you are comfortable and they also work around your budget too. I've personally had my hair done by both Piper and Addison who are wonderful but the whole team is super friendly. I have also had my daughter's hair cut here by Piper and she is wonderful and patient with kids as well. This salon is also very beautiful and just did an expansion and remodel of their beautiful space to welcome more stylists to the team. Michelle the owner is wonderful and you can tell she really cares about her team!

What a great place! Was referred by a friend and went here for my daughter's senior pictures --…read morethey did her make up perfectly-- natural look that photographed well! Thanks for a great experience

Erika was awesome! I highly recommend this place, not only are their products amazing, but the MUAs…read moreare so much fun and do a great job. I scheduled an appointment at the end of July for my wedding on August 18th, and they got me in for a full face airbrush with Lash! I also got $50 worth of product-all totaling $75. I had to put down a $25 deposit to hold the appointment but that goes toward the 75. I will definitely be coming back. Thanks VG for kicking ass!

One of the most amazing stylists I have ever met! She does a fantastic job of listening to what her…read moreclient wants to do with hair, and either A) making it happen or B) suggesting something something that would be better suited. AMAZING! She not only cut and colored my hair, but my stepdaughters' as well. Amazing job I tell you and the color lasts! Not only is she very talented, but she is also very nice. I love having my Kendra tiime and getting my hair done... all for a very affordable price! It is easy to schedule an appointment too! You can call her, schedule it on her website or thru facebook! HOW AWESOME!

My appointment with Shasta was incredible. She was one of the only stylists I have been to that was…read moreable to cut the stubborn brassy tones out of my hair. I appreciated the time she took on my hair, you can really tell she has been doing this for years. She did not rush it and made sure I left with what I wanted. Would recommend to anyone, she is very good with blondes!

If you are looking for an AMAZING hair color specialist and stylist for 2026, LOOK NO FURTHER!…read more Shasta can FIX your hair color AND keep it healthy (and those two things do not always go together)! I have now sat in Shasta's chair twice -- she is pleasant, knowledgeable, and knows how to color hair (especially if you're in your 40's and still want beautiful blonde hair like me!). She artfully eliminates any brassy tones and will hand paint the blonde where you need it. Through the balayage technique she has added beautiful depth with multiple shades of blonde and I could not be happier. Thank you Shasta!

Check this place out!! The cutest little local makeup shop. Their dollup case is a must-have,…read moreespecially in the gorgeous rose gold color. My personal favorite makeup is their lipstick - it's stunning and it stays on! If you can, try one of their makeup classes sometime - I'm awful with makeup and they broke it down for me and made me look and feel beautiful! Everyone I've encountered there is so sweet too!

From the owner: Dollup Beauty makeup company offers a full line of all-natural customizable makeup to conveniently…read moredoll-up at home or on-the-go. The Dollup flagship store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is staffed with fully-trained professional makeup artists to meet all your beauty needs. Dollup specializes in teaching uncomplicated beauty techniques and makeup lessons, as well as, special events, weddings, brides, airbrushing, classes and more.

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.

I started going to Riley in Sept 2015, when my previous electrolysis had to retire…read more I was Impressed from the moment I walked into this salons. All the equipment is High tech. (Down to the magnifying glasses that she wears). After my 1st visit I noticed a huge difference in the no# of hair that returned. (Meaning- when I went to my 2nd visit. # of hair that had to be removed) There is a pinch before each hair is removed. But it's nothing terrible. - as its better then being waxed!! If there anything to remember about this process. The technician, is trying to locate the end of the hair that under the skin. It may take her a couple of times before she is able to locate & kill the root of the hair, but she Will do it, & you will free of unwanted hair! Shirley

From the owner: Cedar Valley Electrology located in Cedar Falls, IA offers premier hair removal through…read moreelectroloysis and permanent makeup application. Our experienced registered electrologists and makeup artists aim to make you feel beautiful inside and out. When you enter our office you'll feel comfortable knowing you're in the hands of licensed professionals. If you're considering getting rid of unwanted hair permanently or want to save time on your makeup routine with permanent eyeliner and eyebrow application, call Cedar Valley Electrology today.

Was looking forward to having my makeup done for my daughter's wedding, but the makeup artist…read moredidn't show up for the appointment.

From the owner: Powder Studio is a new & fresh SMASH BOX cosmetics studio here to make you love the way you look…read more From makeup application for your wedding, prom, photo shoots, & events we're here to provide excellent service to you. In store you can also find beauty products from various respected companies. We're excited to help you accomplish the looks you're after, contact us to set up an appointment.

I came here on two separate days for two separate services. It seems like this salon offers quite a…read morefew services: coloring, male/female/children hair cuts, fancy up-dos, highlights/lowlights, massages, facial waxing, manicures, shellac manicures, pedicures, french manicures, and more. Studio 17 is interesting because it almost seems like a collective of a bunch of different professionals who happen to own the studio together. It's not a bad thing - it's kinda neat. But each "station" has a personal feel to it since it's one person's station, and each person decorates their own station how they want (unlike chain salons where each booth is shared by all of the staff). When you go to pay, you pay your salon professional individually - and if you use a card, you'll pay via the Square service on that professional's cell phone. So yeah, it seems like each person just happens to share the studio space. I love small businesses like that! The massage was quite enjoyable. I scheduled the appointment, and they managed to get me in same-day. You walk through the back-room (which is a storage area, possibly under construction, and not so pretty), but there's a small room in the back of the back room that's perfectly outfitted for massage. It has gentle music, a nice smell, gentle lighting, a warm temperature, perfect decorations, and everything. Honestly, I can't imagine a better massage space. It's far enough away from the studio and everything that you can't hear any noise aside from the music that's playing. The massage itself was great. It was my first massage, so I didn't do exactly what I was supposed to, but instead of mentioning it or asking me to change it, the massage therapist just pulled out an extra blanket from a corner and fixed the problem. I, of course, asked if I did something wrong to know for next time, and she was very friendly about letting me know. It's nice to know that she would go out of her way to make sure I was so relaxed and wasn't worried that I did something wrong. Very great massage, and I checked the time, and she even ran about 5 minutes over what I paid for. Great rates too. You can get an hour and a half for VERY reasonable rates. I liked my massage so much that I booked an appointment to get my tips dyed purple. It was more difficult to get a hair appointment, but they fit me in on one of my two choice days the next week. I went in for the appointment, and I was promptly taken in. The stylist was polite and not-too-chatty. She asked a rather personal question, but I don't think it was asked with rude intent. She did a fantastic job with my hair, and honestly, it looks stunning. I'm not sure how long the purple is going to last, but she did a great job following my requests, the purple is very vibrant, and she was gentle with my long hair too - even after it got knotted from the blow dry. Considering it took about two hours (mostly of me sitting and waiting for color to set, but I brought a book), the fee was completely reasonable. Once the color starts to fade, I'll be back in to see her to get it recolored. Maybe pink this time. (They offer a HUGE selection of awesome colors including natural colors if you want) The salon itself is well put together. It looks professional, and while it's obvious they could benefit from a bit more floor space, they make it work for them. It's comfortable, looks professional, and everyone there is friendly. My only complaint is they don't have a website. They have a Facebook that's semi-active, but seeing all their prices/services would be nice at a glance. They offer brochures in-store that you can see, or you can always call, but a website would be awesome. Final Thoughts: Great small business. If you find a favorite stylist, it seems pretty easy to book appointments only through them. They do a great job with good quality, and judging by the regulars that were in there, lots of Oelwein residents love this place. I'll definitely be back, and I love supporting a small business that's definitely producing awesome results at very affordable prices.

This was the first time I had taken either of my children to get there hair cut. I have a 4 year…read moreold girl and 7 year old boy and despite being nervous they were made to feel at ease and really enjoyed getting there hair cuts.My daughter even got a purple stripe for some attitude, she was happy. I was thouroughly impressed and will be back again.