Yes it's true in my adult life I have never gotten a haircut in a Salon! Yes I have been to many barber shops, and yes it's true I cut my own hair from time to time! But this was a blast! Jaclynn was fantastic and made the experience fun and exciting! She took her time and made sure my cut was exactly what I came for! I got a shampoo and cut for only 37 bucks and it was totally worth it! The music she was playing was right up my alley and her conversation flow made the haircut experience all the better! Axis is super nice and clean! They do cuts, nails, pedi, massage too! Convenient location on Ingersoll and booking was a breeze! Got a reminder text before my appointment too! This was an enjoyable experience! read more

Axis Salon and Spa - Massage Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Emily is the BEST! She is doing my hair for my wedding and I could not be happier about the results She is so nice and the salon is BEAUTIFUL! read more

Okay Ladies, (and Gents) I may have found the best kept secret of Des Moines! Axis Hair Salon! (www.axishair.com) First off, before I rave about my experience, we need to discuss the outside of the building! (this was our first time visiting the salon) When my gps said "you have arrived at your destination", I looked at my daughter and we both thought the same thing, "do we just drive away?"... Well, we decided that we didn't want to judge by looks alone, so we walked inside the salon and we were blown away! It's very spacious and open. Secondly, the Salon is pretty laid back and "groovy" feeling! The stylists, as well as the products they sell are all natural. Organic based... When I said something to the stylist who was doing our hair, she laughed and said, "yeah, we're pretty much hippies here". I had to giggle at what she said, it was cute. (she's 23, but listening to her passion about harsh chemicals and what it's causing, made me think she was actually from the 1960's!) Lastly, I did look online at the cost for services. It showed that it was moderately expensive. I should have paid closer attention to this important detail (make sure you bring your "splurge" card!!) Services: I didn't really need much done today, except for an overall darker color. She had to mix up 2 batches due to my thick hair! Here's my breakdown with prices: Single Process Color: $52 additional color cost: $25 Haircut: $29 Shampoo & Style: $25 My daughter had her eyebrows done, her hair bleached, and then colored. She purchased 3 products, and her total was over $250. (it shows that they do offer a discount, but I forgot to mention it - & so did the stylist) Nearing The End: As I draw near the end of this review, I want to say Thank you to Jasmine! She stayed very nice and was genuinely concerned about our overall happiness! Our appointment was at 9 AM, and after all the hair drama and my body pains that I was experiencing, we didn't get out of there until 3:15 PM! Jasmine, thank you again for the excellent job you did with my overall hair color! I love it! Again folks, don't judge a book by its cover! There could very well be a diamond in the rough!!!!! P.S. explanation of stars: 02 Stars: outer exterior 03 Stars: parking - & entering from the back 04 Stars: $$$ expensive (but worth the splurge) 05 Stars: open floor plan, clean, and overall relaxation read more

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I came here for a massage and a haircut. The massage was excellent. First off, many masseuses are super concerned and careful when you tell them "please just do whatever it takes to get the knots out. You can literally punch me in the back, I assure you." Well, she didn't punch me, far from it. However, she DID do exactly what I asked and put her all into getting the stubborn knots out. This takes some serious pressure, and I felt immensely relieved afterward. Brooke was my stylist and I liked her a lot. She's got a personality that really resonated with me, and I liked her vibe. I came to her with brown hair and left with electric blue. She did a good job and it was a fun day! The only thing I didn't like was whatever dye they use at Axis. Brooke said they do organic, vegan, animal-friendly whatever stuff as much as possible, and I don't recall exactly what brand the dye was...but it faded and transferred more and faster than any other vivid I've ever had, and I've had a lot! Good on them for being ethical, though! read more

Had no idea this salon existed and was so close to my home! Cool little spot on Ingersoll. Got my hair cut and styled by Jaclynn, the newest addition to the salon, and it was great! Trying to decide whether to keep my hair the same-ish length or go shorter was hard but Jac was easy to talk to and offered great advice. She started with just a trim and let me decide how short to take it. Introduced me to some new products and recommended other services. The other employees seemed cool and friendly and kept themselves busy while waiting for other guests. Really glad that I know about this place now and will definitely be back in for my next cut or style need! read more

Found this place on Groupon. Jasmin was my stylist and she listens to what look I was going for. She's a sweet gal. When I get my hair done I like a relaxing experience, so I don't talk much and she followed suit. Don't judge the place by the outside, the salon is beautiful. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the music that was playing, rock is definitely not for all customers. read more

Bought a groupon to get manicure and pedicure for half off. The salon is nice and newly remodeled but the manicure and pedicure was horrible. I felt like it was done by a child. The color was uneven and the polish was scattered on my finger not the nail part. Not to mention the brush strokes were uneven also. It was horrible that I removed the Polish as soon as I got home. Totally not worth it even with the groupon. I didn't catch the name of the manicurist. All I know is that she was Latina and she came from california. read more

Nothing worse than a stylist that doesn't listen to what you want. When I say "I'm trying to grow it out" somehow that meant take two inches of the top and cut my hair like a Hitler youth. Thanks for ruining months of growth in 10 minutes. read more

Went in this morning for a cut & highlights, and am VERY happy with the results! Natisha knows what she's doing - I would recommend her to anyone looking for a stylist!! read more

I went here bc I had purchase a groupon for this place. I love it! Lana was very nice and knew what I wanted. I really don't like cutting my hair and she made sure to trim to what I had specified. She was very informative about hair products plus they had a buy 2 get one free sale, just had to get them. I love the color and the cut. Plus she gave me some places to check out In Des Moines since we just moved here. Definitely found my hair salon! read more

Just moved from omaha and needed to find a new stylist. It seems I have found it the first one. Bought a groupon thinking I will shop around. Lana did an amazing job and I will be a returning customer:) Did a cut and highlights. I have colored hair so she knew exactly what to do. read more

I love Axis Salon. The service and ambiance here just rocks. Have always gotten great cuts and color here....I feel relaxed as soon as I walk in the door. I have very fine hair and the average stylist usually doesn't know how to make it work, but at AXIS, they do a fantastic job with fine hair, so if you have that problem, this is the place to go. They have a lot of different services to offer. Next time I might schedule a massage before my hair appointment for the ultimate experience. read more

Worst service I have ever received. I sat three hours with a party of 7 women who had appointments. The stylist were taking walk-in appointments before us. Would never recommend to another bridal group! read more

Lilliana has been doing color and haircuts since Feb. She is a master with color and a scissors! Thank you!!

I am 44 years old and Jenay only the 3rd stylist in my life that understood my hair. I have wavy hair that just looks frizzy and weighed down when it's overgrown. I wait so long between cuts (because I have such an awful experience) that stylists often do not believe that I have wave in my hair, sigh. Luckily, Jenay was not like this at all. Once I said I like my waves she cut and styled it so they were highlighted. I have rarely seen my waves so prominent, it was awesome! I just changed my profile photo to how my waves looked after this cut and style. I am definitely going back. The salon is easy to find, prices are reasonable (I just moved from San Francisco so that it actually seems really affordable to me at the moment) and they do a huge discount if you are a new client and mention the new client discount (see their website for more info on that). It looks like they also have salon services, and I look forward to checking those out once the sting of moving cross country has worn off. In short, go here, you will be so happy you did. read more

Bought a Groupon for a Keratin treatment. Although the treatment was good, felt like I was definitely rushed and blown off. The stylist even kind of dissed my hair. Definitely not something to do in a hair salon. She also hardly took any time while washing my hair to penetrate my scalp. I was the last customer there, and could definitely tell the stylist just wanted to go home. For the price, for sure am not going back. read more

I see Tiffany every 6 weeks and she is beyond amazing. One of my former coworkers suggested I go there and see her and I won't look back. She aims to fit my needs and wants and makes sure I'm happy with the color and style before I leave. If you're thinking about going to this salon I highly suggest it. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! Ask for Tiffany :) read more