Palomita is a holistic salon in Beaverdale that offers intuitive, trend-forward hair styling with a focus on individuality and community. They use ethically made products and create a welcoming space for all, making them one of my favorite places to recommend for wedding hair.

Lovan Salon is a full-service salon in Des Moines with independent stylists offering cuts, color, extensions, and brows. I’ve worked with owner Courtney Lovan and her work is beautiful — she specializes in brunettes, lived-in color, and extensions, and her salon is a safe and welcoming space for all.

Ivy Boyd Makeup is one of the best choices in Des Moines for wedding makeup. Ivy’s approach is natural and inclusive — skin looks like skin, and every client feels like themselves in front of the camera. With more than a decade of experience and hundreds of weddings behind her, she creates a calm, professional presence and consistently beautiful results.

Salon Spa W is a luxury Aveda salon in downtown Des Moines known for its award-winning team and high-end bridal services. Their artists have styled at New York and London Fashion Week, and they bring that same level of expertise to wedding hair and makeup here. From hair and airbrush makeup to facials and full bridal party styling, Salon Spa W is one of the top choices in Iowa for a refined beauty experience. Ask for Katie Jo for hair and Rian for nails!

Elevencherry Salon is a luxury salon in downtown Des Moines with a team of award-winning stylists. Owner Lindsey Mollenhauer is known for her expertise in curly hair, wedding styling, editorial work, and color, making Elevencherry one of the best choices in Iowa for elevated wedding hair.