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.

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!

My haircut is exactly what the beautician wanted to do. Unfortunately, not at all what I wanted. I…read moream so tired of beauticians, not listening. I don't even know how to style my hair now. She styled it nicely, so I wasn't aware of how bad the cut was. It is not even on the sides. I didn't want bangs, but she definitely cut pieces that are way too short. This is the worst hard haircut I've ever had in my life!

We were here for reasons we did not want to be but they did a wonderful job of assisting us with a…read morewig that will make my sister feel beautiful at a time when she needs it the most! We did not know we needed an appointment but Maddy still fit us in and treated us with care and expertise. They not only honor the wig voucher that was gifted from folks affiliated with the cancer center, but they also are part of a program that makes up the difference! She got a great $550 wig at no cost to her! Do note that they only have synthetic wigs so if you are looking for human hair ( we will get another one somewhere else), this is not the place. Also, they did not have the color we needed but they ordered one and we should have it in 5-7 business days.

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!

Incredible experience. Finding someone who does walk-ins is such a great find! The vibes were…read moreincredible. Zetta is authentically herself and made me feel so comfortable. Unfortunately they were all busy and weren't able to take a walk in so told me to come in later. My appointment started a little late since the person before were running over. I've been to many salons and my husband has been to many barbers and this isn't unusual so it didnt bug me. Oh also, she skipped her lunch to take me in! I had a dinner reservation that night with friends so I couldn't come back later and she said her lunch could wait. THE QUALITY. Parts are CLEAN, doesnt use a ridiculous amount of gel but these braids are not going ANYWHERE. Zetta literally saved my birthday. I was gonna cancel my party because my hair was a mess after going elsewhere. I will be coming by again when I have my Mexico trip

Wouldn't recommend this place. My silk press appt took 4-5 hours long.. We didn't even start my…read morehair until an hour past the start time because she was running late (no text to update me, I was waiting outside the damn store). They had me sitting under the dryer for longer trying to rush and do someone else's hair too. I was under there so long that the timer went off while I sat with a wet rag around my neck and dripping wet hair. The stylist even had the nerve to ask me if I could finish the service because of my own PTSD from being burned in a chair before (I was flinching from the heat). She inconvenienced my ENTIRE DAY on my birthday and my hair was burnt to all hell too, smelling bad even AFTER I washed it. Not one "thank you" or apologize for the delays. Never again, and WAY OVERPRICED

I cannot believe I have lived blocks from this salon and haven't tried it before now! I showed…read moreJoanie a picture to give her an idea of what I like, not expecting it to look super similar because my hair is obviously different. Couldn't have been 15 minutes and she spun me around with a mirror to check it and OMGOSH. Just like the picture!!! I haven't liked my hair this much in a very long time!!! Thank you Joanie!!!!!!

Joanie is great. She does an exceptional job on my hair. I love her personality. Such a pleasant…read moreenvironment. The staff is great. Such a positive environment. I would recommend coming here.

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!

I had a consultation with Laura and she offered me fabulous education and ideas about my hair. She…read moregave great suggestions and is an experienced professional. She is amazing with haircuts- the BEST. The salon suites are easy to access but book early, she fills up with appointments quick!