The best salons & beauty spots in Ames

10 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cuticles staging a coup this week? Love Nails delivers with meticulous manicures and pedicures, precise acrylics, and long lasting dipping…

4518 Mortensen Rd #108

Cuticles staging a coup this week? Love Nails delivers with meticulous manicures and pedicures, precise acrylics, and long lasting dipping powder. Add waxing or eyelash extensions if you’re feeling extra, and walk out looking put together without trying too hard.

From the Ames newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Built for guys who want the barbershop tradition without the pretension, The Groom Room Men's Hair Co. delivers clean, classic cuts, beard…

526 Main St #103

Built for guys who want the barbershop tradition without the pretension, The Groom Room Men's Hair Co. delivers clean, classic cuts, beard care, and straight-up shaving in a comfortable, masculine space. Swing in for a trim, tame the beard, then walk out feeling like you got your swagger back.

From the Ames newsletter, September 5, 2026

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Craving a lived-in balayage that actually looks lived in, fuller vibes with a couple rows of extensions, or a style update without the…

310 Main St

Craving a lived-in balayage that actually looks lived in, fuller vibes with a couple rows of extensions, or a style update without the stuffy salon energy? Valor & Violet Salon nails laid-back luxury with artists who tailor to your hair, plus pro picks like Aveda and Bumble & Bumble.

From the Ames newsletter, August 30, 2026

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If you're ready to stop fighting your hair and start loving it, Salon Roosevelt in Ames is where co-owner and stylist Katie specializes in…

827 Northwestern Ave

If you're ready to stop fighting your hair and start loving it, Salon Roosevelt in Ames is where co-owner and stylist Katie specializes in graceful gray blending, curl-friendly cuts, and teaching you to rock what you’ve got. She’s also honing short clipper cuts, so fresh shape-ups await.

From the Ames newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Want hair that behaves, nails that don't chip by Tuesday, and skin that remembers what glow is? Studio7 Salon and Spa is a modern full…

2624 Northridge Pkwy

Want hair that behaves, nails that don't chip by Tuesday, and skin that remembers what glow is? Studio7 Salon and Spa is a modern full service spot using mostly natural, high-quality products, and their team service model means the whole certified crew has your back this week.

From the Ames newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

624 Lincoln Way

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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Need a cut that actually fits you, not a checkbox? SJB Hair Studio is the move this week, leaning into gender-neutral pricing, relaxing…

3515 Lincoln Way Ste 104 · ✓ checked Aug 4

Need a cut that actually fits you, not a checkbox? SJB Hair Studio is the move this week, leaning into gender-neutral pricing, relaxing vibes, and seriously skilled stylists, with services from blonding and Brazilian Blowout to modern perms, nails, and easy kids cuts that make Ames hair look effortless.

From the Ames newsletter, August 10, 2026

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When your split ends, brows, or nails are staging a coup, Heroic Hair in historic downtown Ames has a crew of creative stylists,…

209 Main St

When your split ends, brows, or nails are staging a coup, Heroic Hair in historic downtown Ames has a crew of creative stylists, estheticians, and nail techs covering cuts, color, spa vibes, waxing, skin care, microblading, lashes, even tooth gems, so you leave feeling... well, heroic.

From the Ames newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

1505 Buckeye Ave Ste 102

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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The Salon in Ames keeps your look current with highly trained stylists mastering the latest trends, using R+Co award-winning, color safe,…

323 Main St

The Salon in Ames keeps your look current with highly trained stylists mastering the latest trends, using R+Co award-winning, color safe, vegan, Leaping Bunny certified goodies. Chill vibe, sustainability-minded touches, and a pampered atmosphere right in downtown Ames make it the easy pick when your hair needs a win.

From the Ames newsletter, September 10, 2026

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