West Des Moines, IA Beauty and Salons

The stylists and wax technicians at Hair Sanity spruce up scalps and beautify tresses with masterful scissor snips and expert color and perm services. Led by a philosophy of personal service, each haircut, waxing service, or diatribe about powdered wigs doled out by the stylist conforms to client specifications. Keratin treatments smooth overgrown head grass by infusing individual strands with nutrient-rich protein that can keep manes tame for several months. Newly done ‘dos dress up well with decorative flower clips, which highlight faces with a touch of floral color without the hassle of planting a garden on your shoulder.

After losing a combined 400 pounds on The Biggest Loser, contestants Daniel Wright and Rebecca Meyer turned to Dr. David Robbins of Des Moines Plastic Surgery for help. They were looking to remove the excess skin that resulted from their dramatic weight loss and though they were approached by skilled surgeons from around the country, the duo put their trust in Dr. Robbins' expertise and extensive experience. Their procedures were a success, and took them one step further on a journey toward self-confidence and wellness.

Dr. Robbins' double board certification—by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—was one deciding factor in the duo's choice. He specializes exclusively in cosmetic surgical procedures for the face, breasts, and body, performing them in a fully accredited onsite operating room. His welcoming and homelike facility is equipped with advanced laser systems for hair or tattoo removal and a noninvasive Zeltiq CoolSculpting device that freezes targeted fat cells and instantly chills cans of cola. At The MediSpa, Dr. Robbins and his medical team also offer a variety of aesthetic treatments, including dermal fillers, microdermabrasion, and permanent makeup.

Hard work and tenacity are the key ingredients that led Kimberly Saunders to realize her dream. Always intent upon owning her own salon, she graduated from Vancouver School of Beauty Washington State in 1991, and spent the following two decades continually honing her skills via educational seminars and work with volunteer models. She never lost sight of her ultimate goal, and in 2010, she watched her dream turn into a reality upon Imagine Salon’s grand opening. Today, she's joined by fellow stylist Brittany Mason as she gussies up lackluster strands via a host of services ranging from sleek haircuts or elegant updos for brides-to-be, to trendy feather extensions that elicit admiring stares from hunky ornithologists.

Imagine Salon also welcomes donations to the Locks of Love charity foundation, which uses donated ponytails measuring 10-inches or longer to make wigs for children with cancer and other hair-loss causing disorders.

At Brooke Mackey Studio 108, experienced stylist Brooke Mackey beautifies clients with haircuts and styles, color, waxing, and wedding updos. Her treatments use all-natural Keune products to imbue hair with professional-caliber color and sheen.