The Salon in Ames

I love the Salon! While I was in school at Iowa State, I started having Alan cut and color my hair, and I was so happy with the service that I have continued to go back since leaving Ames whenever I get the chance. He also styled my hair for my wedding, and I was beyond happy!

If I can give negative score, I will. This is my first time getting hair cut here. I gave her the photo of the hairstyle I want. She said that it is really easy. And I warned her be careful and the style fades to one side and have many layers. Because I had that haircut in other place before. When she first used the clipper, I knew I am screwed. She cutting me like cutting her home garden’ grass without even thinking. After she finished, she think it’s good. But my look sucks and it is completely different than the pic that I showed to her. Be careful if you are trying to get a truly good man hair style. I gotta take some time to get a new cap. Peace.

The Salon saved my life… or at least it did my hair but for me they’re mutually exclusive! After a horrible hair experience in Hanoi left me with a 3-​month-​long bad hair day nightmare, Josh at The Salon transformed my botched layered hair into the layered style I wanted all along. It’ll be my summer accessory this year. From the moment I stepped into the room until I left an hour later, I felt welcomed and relaxed. You definitely get what you pay for here, and I’ll be going back for a touch-​up soon. Making an appointment was easy and stress-​free so what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give them a call!

I love the staff at the Salon! They’re friendly and not judgmental when I come in after work, tired, gross, & split ends up to my ears. The salon itself has a clean, modern feel that’s reflects the quality of their stylists. Their pricing is appropriate for the service you receive. I was referred by a friend to see Allie H. & I’ve been recommending her to other friends ever since. I highly recommend this place, and have only recommended the Salon on Main when anyone asks me for stylist suggestions in Ames. I won’t go anywhere else.

About 2 and a half years ago, I was driving down Main Street with a head full of split ends and bangs down past my nose. I was desperate for a cut and a style, as I was going to Chicago for the weekend with my friends and didn’t want to look like a cat who had just been dropped in a bathtub. Without an appointment, I wandered into the Salon, pleaded my case, and they got me in right at that moment!
Kari cut my hair that day and I can say that since then, no one has touched the hairs on my head. I only briefly explained to her what I wanted and to my delight, she made it happen.
The staff is always nice and in high spirits. They all seem to get along with each other. One thing you will notice when going to the Salon is that the staff all seem to know their clients very well. They are very personable and always focused on their client.
The products they use are top of the line and really great. They always make my hair feel so strong and healthy. They also have a very nice selection of cosmetics and will help you pick out shades and products.
While I don’t have any children, I’ve seen several kids come in for a cut, and would recommend the Salon to someone with kids. I’ve mostly seen Josh doing kids cuts and he is so good with them. He makes them feel comfortable and makes jokes with them. I’ve even heard him tell children that the products he is putting in their hair (mostly detangling spray after washing) is magic.
While it’s definitely not the place to go if you don’t want to drop a pretty penny, I always recommend the Salon to people and will continue to come back for every haircut.

I had moved here from Seattle and was incredibly discouraged to start the search for a new salon and stylist. I was spoiled in Seattle with an amazingly talented stylist and I thought for sure I would NOT be lucky enough to find anyone here who would live up to my high standards…
I WAS SO WRONG. The Salon is everything I thought I wouldn’t ever find in Iowa and more. I walked in just to set up a consultation and the receptionist (who’s name I sadly did not catch) was fantastic. She answered all my questions and was patient with me while I expressed my concerns. They were flexible with my needs and fit me in for a consultation with Josh D. — the stylist I had come in wanting to see. A couple days later, I met with Josh who asked me very detailed questions about what I wanted and did not want. He was great. I just loved that I could tell he was excited to cut my hair. I should note, I have very thick, loose, curly hair and I have very high standards for whoever cuts it. They better know what they are doing.
A week later, I came back for my cut and color appointment with Josh. Let me just cut to the chase–
I WALKED OUT OF THERE WITH THE BEST HAIR CUT I HAVE EVER HAD.
I was completely blown away with how happy I was when I left The Salon. Josh is wickedly talented and I couldn’t help smiling while I watched him artfully cut my hair because he just looked like he was having FUN. Honestly, it was hilarious and refreshing to see him enjoy his work so much. And even after my hair cut, he spent time with me as I was shopping for product — taking the time to explain what would work for the look I wanted to achieve. I can’t put into words how happy I am to have stumbled upon Josh and The Salon.
Signed,
A customer for LIFE

The Salon is Awesome! Everyone there is super friendly. Josh cut and styled my hair and it looks and feels amazing! This was my second time here and I wouldn’t even think of going anywhere else. You should definitely go to The Salon for your beauty needs!

What a great Salon! I had an 11am appointment, and of course I showed up right at 11 :) I didn’t even sit down before Josh came out to get me. I felt like he was genuinely glad I was there. He took the time to listen to what I wanted and was very thoughtful in recommending products per my questions about my frizz issue. I’m so glad I chose The Salon in Ames and I will return.
P. S. I’ve also had my eyebrows done here, can’t remember by who, and that was a great experience as well :)