Des Moines Student Salon + Spa

GUEST EXPERIENCE

Aveda is an industry trendsetter in the arts of hair styling and coloring, makeup, skincare and spa services. We are a professional brand of plant-based products. Our widely recognized Aveda network is currently comprised of over 6,500 professional hair salons and spas in 20 countries worldwide.

The Aveda Institute Des Moines is a great place for you to explore and experiment with the latest trends in skincare and hair artistry, design and techniques. Services are provided by future professionals under the direct supervision of licensed educators. Enjoy soothing services at relaxed prices.

GUEST POLICIES

Please understand that since we are an educational facility, the following apply:

  • Services will take longer than at a salon. Our students are learning and want to make sure you receive your desired result.
  • Only guests having services are allowed on our clinic floor (including children).
  • We will do our best to accommodate guests arriving late for their services. If a guest is more than 15 minutes late, the service may need to be rescheduled.

Child Policy

Services are offered to women, men, and children age 12 and older. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each child under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult who is NOT receiving a service.

Policies

*All prices and services subject to change.

YOUR SATISFACTION

Your satisfaction is our goal! If you’re not happy with your service, please contact us within 72 hours to schedule another appointment.

All services are performed by students under the direct supervision of licensed educators

Hair

Hair & Style

All haircuts include a guest consultation with a stress relieving experience, mini facial, shampoo, blow dry and makeup touch up. Tiered prices based on approximate service times and experience of student.

Price
Blowout Membership

(4 blowouts/mo)

 $40/mo
Haircut & Style $18+
Shampoo & Style $11+
Shampoo & Protective Style $25+
Upstyle / Special Occasion $32+
Bridal

(trial included

 $45+

Results-based skin care

Start your ultra skin journey with Ultraceuticals

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Hair Spa

Tap the wisdom of Ayurveda (the ancient healing art of India) and combine the power of touch with aroma-therapeutic essential oils to create a healthy scalp–the foundation for beautiful hair. Customized treatments meet your personal needs– giving strands intense moisture or repair–restoring balance to the ecosystem of your scalp and hair.

Price
Conditioning Masque

(with a hair Service)

 $5
Curl / Flat Iron

(with a hair Service)

 $10
Customized Hair Treatment

(with a hair Service)

 $15
Shine Treatment

(with a hair Service)

 $20
Color Cleansing

(with a hair Service)

 $45
Pre-Colorization

(with a hair Service)

 $20

Aveda's Full Spectrum Color

Experience the difference with Aveda’s naturally derived hair color using the energy of plants to create and maintain the shine, luster and condition of the hair. Color services include; relaxing shampoo, mini facial, blow-dry finish, hand and arm massage, and makeup touch up.

Price
All Over Color (short/medium) $52+
All Over Color (long) $57+
All Over Color & Simple Highlight $77+
All Over Color & Partial Highlight $87+
All Over Color & Full Highlight $96+
Color Retouch (1/2 new growth or less) $42+
Lighten & Tone (short/medium)

blonding from scalp to ends

 $54+
Lighten & Tone (long)

blonding from scalp to ends

 $69+
Corrective Color upon consultation
Simple Highlight (short/medium) $38+
Simple Highlight (long) $42+
Partial Highlight (short/medium) $50+
Partial Highlight (long) $53+
Full Highlight (short/medium) $59+
Full Highlight (long) $64+
Balayage (short/medium) $85+
Balayage (long) $90+
Color Retouch Membership

Receive one color retouch per month with a complimentary conditioning masque

 $40/mo

Aveda Facial Treatments

Our goal is to provide corrective or restorative treatments to bring your skin back into balance using a nurturing high-touch approach with the art and science of Aveda’s high-tech targeted plant technology. Your experience will include a consultation to determine skin care needs, aroma sensory journey, hot towels on the face and feet, hand/foot massage, and makeup finishing touch along with personalized product recommendations.

Price
Facial Memberships

Receive two 60 min Customized Aveda Facials per month

$30/mo
Customized Aveda Facial (30 minutes) $25
Customized Aveda Facial (60 minutes) $35
Customized Aveda Facial (90 minutes) $45
Botanical Skin Resurfacing (60 minutes) $40
Botanical Skin Resurfacing (90 minutes) $50
Dual Exfoliation Facial (60 minutes) $45
Dual Exfoliation Facial (90 minutes) $65

Facial Add-Ons

Price
Perfecting Plant Peel (with a facial) $10
Plant Stem Cell Serum (with a facial) $10
Eye Treatment (with a facial) $10
Lip Treatment (with a facial) $10
Hand Treatment (with a facial) $10

NEW TO ULTRAEUTICALS?

$30 for your first Ultra Performance Facial (save up to 54%)

*cannot be combined with other promotions, restrictions may apply.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ULTRACEUTICALS

Price
Ultraceuticals Membership

Receive two 60-minute performance facials + 10% off all Ultraceuticals retail products

 $90/mo

Ultra Signature Facial Treatments

Price
Ultraceuticals Signature Facial (Recommended For: All Skin Types)

Luxurious signature massage techniques and serum infusions, with our SonoBoosterTM Ultrasound device. The SonoBoosterTM infuses active ingredients using ultrasound frequency which allows deeper penetration into the skin. This facial is designed for relaxation, delivering active ingredients into the skin.

 $45
Radiance + Glow (Recommended For: Dull Skin, Lack of Radiance, and Discoloration)

Featuring our Brightening Accelerator, a powerful blend of brightening agents to help refine the skin and help restore clarity and luminosity. The Brightening Accelerator is infused into the skin using our SonoBoosterTM Ultrasound device allowing for deeper penetration of products.

$65

Ultra Performance Facial Treatments

Customized chemical peels deliver real, visible results. A chemical peel is a treatment that deeply exfoliates the surface of the skin revealing a fresh, smooth, and luminous complexion. Ultraceuticals peels include the use of our SonoBoosterTM device to allow deeper penetration of active ingredients by means of ultrasound frequency waves into the skin. 

Price
Refine + Hydrate (Recommended For: All Skin Types, Including Sensitive Skin)

Featuring our gentle, yet effective PHA Peel to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin.

 $65
Hydrate + Firm (Recommended For: Dry Skin, Mature Skin)

Featuring our Lactic Peel to increase hydration and provide firmer, more supple looking skin.

$65
Mattify + Clear (Recommended For: Oily, Congested and Acne-Prone Skin)

Featuring our Mandelic Peel to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and treat the skin leaving it looking smooth, clear and even.

$65

Ultra Add-On Services

Price
Brightening Accelerator Mask (BAM) (Recommended for: All Skin Types, Excluding Sensitive)

The Brightening Accelerator Mask Treatment combines the powerful blend of brightening agents that help resurface the skin and restore clarity and luminosity.

$15
Serum Infusion (Recommended for: All Skin Types)

An infusion of two customized serums using our SonoBoosterTM device to allow for deeper product penetration.

$10
B2 Hydrogel Mask (Recommended for: All Skin Types)

A Hydrogel mask that boosts hydration by 158% and includes Niacinamide, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, & Peptides to sooth and calm the skin. The perfect add-on to a chemical peel treatment.

 $15

Skin Bar / Shampoo Bowl Services

Price
Hydration Treatment (Recommended For: All Skin Types)

Luxurious mini facial performed at the shampoo bowl. This mini facial is a complimentary ritual included with your hair service.

$0
Hydration Boost Treatment (Recommended For: All Skin Types)

This hydrating facial treatment is performed at the shampoo bowl and boosts hydration in the skin by158%. The Ultra Hydrogel mask used in this treatment includes B3, B5, Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides which leaves the skin dewy and luminous.

$15

Price
Makeup Application $15
Makeup Lesson $20
Bridal / Special Occasion Makeup $28

Price
Waxing Membership

unlimited waxing

 $40/mo
Lip $6
Chin $6
Cheek $6
Eyebrow $10
Bikini Line $20
Brazilian $25
Back $30
Chest $15
Underarm $10
Half Arm $18
Full Arm $20
Half Leg $20
Full Leg $35
Foot $8
Hand $8

Price
Essential Back Treatment (60 minutes) $45

COLOR RETOUCH MEMBERSHIP

Receive one color retouch per month with a complimentary conditioning masque for $40 a month!

BLOWOUT MEMBERSHIP

Recevie 4 blowouts a month for only $40!

FACIAL MEMBERSHIP

Receive two 60 min Customized Aveda facials per month for only $30!

WAXING MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited waxing for only $40 a month!

Chemical Texture

Create your style, with or without curl, add body, fullness, support, and shape. Aveda Permanent Waves or straightening, using nature’s technology, reduce the need for harsh chemicals, while locking in shine and condition. Texture services include; relaxing shampoo, mini facial, thermal finish, hand and arm massage, and makeup touch up.

Price
Permanent Wave (short/medium) $64
Permanent Wave (long) $74+
Specialty Perm Wrap $75+
Relaxer (short/medium) $54+
Relaxer (long) $64+
Relaxer Retouch (1/2" new growth or less) $44+

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