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!

This therapist is great! She has great knowledge of massage and her products she uses. Love her…read moreplace, nice and cozy.

I love this place. Mary is an amazing massage therapist. She always is able to 'fix' me. I have had…read moregreat facials here as well. A Definite recommend!

I have been coming for a massage monthly for some time now. Over two years of monthly membership. I…read morealways look forward to my massages. I am doing another update considering what recently happened. A month ago I had an appointment. I got a call from Spavia that my masseuse was not going to be able to make the appointment. We were able to set up a quick appointment for that weekend. That day came around and I got a call a couple hours before the appointment. The new masseuse had an emergency was wasn't going to be able to make it. This wasn't the norm and they were happy to offer additional changes to try and make up for the situation. It was really nice for them to offer the options that they did. They say this doesn't happen often and felt bad. Here is the normal massage breakdown. Warmed massage tables call my name on a cold Iowa evening. Darkened hallways start to set the mood. Electric candles line the floor to help guide you to where you need to be. Once you are in the locker room you can change into your robe and slippers. This is not required with every service they offer. You have your own locker which you set the lock. They have 2 little curtained off changing rooms. The wall hooks have broken over time, but if I can I just use the roomy bathroom to change. Once you have all your personal items locked away you can step into the lounging area. 4-5 different places to sit. Electric fireplace on the wall. Some books, gentle music, little water fountain. All the things to help you relax. They have warming neck wraps and hot water for tea. If you are early enough for your appointment, then take advantage and chill. When your time comes you get called back. My personal preference is one individual for body massages. I have to book months in advance to make sure I am getting him. I dont want to share, but its Eddy. He is amazing. He listens to me and remembers my preferences. After heavenly treatment you are escorted back to the lounge. You can hang out and decompress or you can head out. As of my last visit in Sept '24 they just updated the furniture in there. It is not really comfy as before. I have tried another service here, but prefer my monthly membership booking a massage each time. Read less

The lack of massage during a body treatment is sorely disappointing. The pressure was too light to…read morerelieve any stress, except for the scalp massage that was nice. The gloves she wore irritated my skin. Her hands shook, like she was scared to touch me. They obviously have an esthetician doing body work, instead of a massage therapist. She never even touched my lower back or glutes and she accidentally poked my vagina twice during draping. The company called to say they would like to make it up to me, but when I called back the manager was out so I left a message and she never called back. Avoid this place.

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.

Clean and clam. deep tissue with Kathy was best I've ever had! She has skills. Front desk was kind…read moreand efficient. Intake paperwork was simple which I appreciate

I had a It was my first Lymphatic Massage, so wasn't sure what to expect but felt really good. I…read morealways feel better after the deep tissue massage, Lymphatic Massage is much more gentle than deep tissue massage but still felt really good. I would recommend Sharon.

When I first moved to Ankeny, I had a tough time selecting a new salon. Anani was close to our…read morehouse, so I gave it a try and have never looked back. Every member of our family has experienced some type of service from Anani. From our youngest's first haircut to my elderly father's first massage, we have had wonderful experiences and fabulous service. My curly hair is handled with expertise, and my daughters routinely get cuts that keep their hair healthy and pretty. I've also been impressed with the knowledge of the front desk staff. I stopped in one day for a recommendation on sunscreen, having been newly treated for a potential skin cancer issue, and the receptionist pointed out several products and discussed the pros and cons of each. This was so very helpful.

Moved to ankeny recently and started getting my hair done here. Coco is the best! Always does great…read morework, and easy to talk to.

This Salon has had my heart for years! It's simply incredible. Every touch has been thought of and…read moreexpertly executed. Customer service is 10/10! In particular, Mia is the only person I'll ever trust with my brows, and MC is a wizard with a haircut! But truly anyone there will fix you right up and get you out the door feeling like a supermodel! I always adore my appointments there.

Claire did an incredible job with my updo! I was in town for a wedding and booked a styling…read moreappointment. Claire made my vision come true and made me feel very confident in my hairstyle. I also loved that they gave you a glass of prosecco upon arrival! Overall great vibes, service, and quality.

Got a massage at this salon while visiting Ames. The salon is a bit pricey for Ames, but their…read moreservice is really good. My wife is a regular here and she claims that most of their services are half of what it costs in SF. The masseur was knowledgeable and I felt reinvigorated after the massage.

The ladies are very nice however their prices are very deceptive they told me 150 for a balayage…read moreand they ended up charging me 300$. I was happy with my color but I did not appreciate the random price change at the end. Like what do i say no thank you? Im sorry but I won't be returning

Great local business!! I go to school in the area and have…read morehad great experiences with hair color and cuts for the past year here.The entire staff is very sweet and very talented! My stylist Kelsie, listens to my needs and does an amazing job with color! I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for great quality salon services with great prices!

I love this place! It took me awhile to find this place after moving to Ames, IA but better late…read morethan never! The atmosphere and energy is so relaxed and filled with positive vibes. I go to Sam for waxing services and Megan for hair services. Both ladies do a phenomenal job! They ensure you're heard about specifics things and makes sure what you want is done before leaving the salon/spa. I can be indecisive when it comes to salon/spa services because I'm not an expert in that topic (duh, haha), but Megan and Sam give out great advice and tips whenever you're indecisive too (: every time I'm here I'm always welcomed very kind heartedly and both ladies are great!

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.