I wanted to share this review with as many as possible. I have never left a negative review for…read moreanyone in my life. However, in this circumstance, I really feel I have a duty to do so. I am reviewing Tiffany Allen, Hair Stylist, from Studio 9, in Des Moines, Iowa. If I could give a zero, I would. Here is why. My daughter got married a month ago at a destination resort. I had an updo for the wedding that I loved. I wanted to duplicate the same style for the reception in Des Moines, Iowa this past weekend. I visited with Tiffany Allen from Studio 9, in Des Moines, multiple times. I sent her my picture I wanted to duplicate. She said she could do it. I asked her if she was confident in this updo style, to which her response was "yes". On the day of the reception, we discussed the style with the picture again. Once again, I asked her if she was confident, to which she replied, "yes". Midway through the appointment, I thought to myself that it wasn't looking like the first time. I showed her the picture again and asked for a few adjustments. She still was unable to make the changes. At this point, I knew I was in trouble. I really do not feel like I need to explain any more. I think the pictures will speak for them selves. I will share the picture I modeled my request off of as well as the picture of my first updo for the wedding out of the country, and then my updo I received from Tiffany Allen, Studio 9. I would also like to add, I told her I wasn't happy about her services to give her a chance to apologize. She did not. I asked for a partial refund, and she did not respond. VERY POOR WAY TO RUN A BUSINESS!

I had my hair done by Angie and she did a wonderful job. Took her time and add in the colors I…read morewanted. She explained how my hair would react and let me know how we could approach it in case my hair did not react well. Love this place!! Will not go anywhere else! The price for what you get is spot on. She even made me some coffee while I waited. Awesome service!

As a curly hair gal, I have a hard time trusting someone with cutting or coloring my hair. When I…read moremoved here in 2020, I thankfully found Lauren after having gone to only one other stylist before her. From that first appointment, I was confident in Lauren's skills to cut my hair. It's been over two years now and I still routinely see her every 12 weeks like clockwork. Not only is Lauren great at what she does, but she continues to strive and grow in her skills. Not to mention she is a great person to be around and will match your energy during your appointment if you want to talk or sit and relax in silence. I highly recommend visiting Lauren for any hair care needs!

Lauren has been the only person to touch my hair for the past seven (!!) years! Lauren is always…read moreattentive and thoughtful when I describe what I want to do with my hair, but honestly at this point I just tell her a vibe I'm going for and she brings it to life perfectly every time. Lauren has given me the most beautiful shades of red, blonde, and everything in between over the years. I have recently moved out of town but continue to travel to see her because of the quality service she provides!

Always does a great job. If you are in the market for a hair stylist I would high recommend…read moreMichaela. She is very kind and easy going. She lets you set the tone of conversation and has always done excellent

Always does a great job. If you are in the market for a hair stylist I would high recommend…read moreMichaela. She is very kind and easy going. She lets you set the tone of conversation and has always done excellent work.

First and foremost I got a great haircut. It was done well and after 2 weeks still looks great…read more Mayer was my stylist and she does a great job and has a wonderful personality. The parking in the area is easy and plentiful. The great thing about mayor was she sent out a text reminder about the appointment so that showed a little bit about her commitment to good customer service.

High quality and affordable hair salon owned by experienced Asian Americans…read more This place is well known among the Southeast Asian American community in Des Moines. I believe it is run by Lao individuals. I've been visiting since I was in high school to get good hair cuts and styling. Whenever I go, they usually do things pretty quickly. I came here for my high school prom several years ago, and I was pleased with how they curled my hair. Staff are personable, friendly, and attentive to your desires. Pricing is good. A haircut can average to be about 13 bucks. I got my hair styled for about $25 for a formal event. I highly recommend this local salon!

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!

I made an appointment with Katie to get blend and cut my hair. She was amazing to talk with and a…read morefantastic colorist and stylist. She listened, most importantly!

I love everything about that place. Never been dissatisfied…read more I love the facials. Great stylists and owner.

I'm thrilled with my experience at Reese Marie. Once I was in the chair I started to worry about…read moreextra fees- they took my drink order, gave me a shoulder rub, and put extra oils and treatments on my hair. I thought surely this would increase the final total, but no! It was just good service and immaculate vibe. And everyone was so nice. Cassidy gave me a great cut and took her time til it was just right. I can even get a free touch up or bang trim. Like, what?! The whole thing made me feel special. It's definitely going to be my go-to for as long as I'm local.

This salon has a beautiful atmosphere and highly trained staff. This establishment holds their…read morestylists to the highest standards with in-house training. I had such a positive experience. I was happy that the cofounder Maya fixed my over-processed hair with a repair hair strengthening treatment. She styled it beautifully, and I definitely recommend this place.

Beyond a Stylist: A True Angel on My Wedding Week…read more I cannot say enough about Tina--she went above and beyond in every possible way. Not only did she deliver a gorgeous hairstyle that made me feel beautiful and bridal, but she showed the kind of grace, patience, and kindness that every bride (and any average person) dreams of during such a chaotic time. I was 30 minutes late to our appointment--I was her last visit of the night, and I felt terrible for running behind with all the last-minute wedding errands. But instead of stress or judgment, I was met with total understanding. Her energy was calm, uplifting, and exactly what I needed in that moment. She even stood by my side as I called my tailor about a last-minute issue with my dress, and advocated for me on the phone. That's the kind of heart she has. She didn't have to do any of that, but she did--because that's who she is: thoughtful, supportive, and just an incredible human. Her presence helped ground me in the midst of the chaos, and her work made me feel beautiful. She's not just a hairstylist--she's a calming force, a hype woman, and someone I'd trust a hundred times over.

Black lives and Black Hair Care do matter. Paparazzi is a place you can go for all types of fancy…read morehair styles and treatment. The proprietor is Tina Turner not the legendary Tina, but one just as astute that is in oils, weaves, press, curls and she could even create a fashionable lace wig for your outings. Perhaps the most notable for me would be the soothing wash and hot oil treatment. To hide that touch of grey you might treat yourself to a rinse. After all is said and done, you walk out with a style that you might just be able to keep up. The prices are modest-- with the new COVID procedures you will be asked Questions, temperature check, put on your mask, etc. Sanitation strategies are followed as well as most wearing a mask when they enter. I hate crowds, and stylists who are not time conscious as to my time as it relates to a scheduled appointment--Tina's pretty good at spacing out clients where you do not have to spend all day in the shop. Parking is good with a public parking lot next door. Customers must have a credit card on file and must schedule appointments--gone may be the days of "walk on in, " due to Corona. The environment is safe and pleasant. So if you need an up do or a down home style check the shop out --but call-- leave a message and wait for a response.