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About

Our Legacy

Welcome to Finesse Spa Salons. We are pleased that you have chosen Finesse! Finesse Spa Salon has been serving the hair and skin care needs of Ames, Iowa and surrounding communities since 1959. Owned by a group of talented professional women, Finesse served as the first full service spa salon in the area. Over our 63 years we’ve celebrated past honors when recognized as the “Best of Story County” for our expertise in hair care and massage therapy. Offering professional skin therapy, nail care, and body waxing supports our belief that when you visit Finesse, “It’s not just a cut!”

 

‘We pledge to lead your experience through luxury, knowledge and compassion. Continually evolving your experience to reflect the trends of our profession. We humbly give to our community to show gratitude to our Finesse heritage.’

Community

JDRF

“For A World Without T1D”

 

We would love to keep Mere’s compassionate spirit alive! Our Team will be wearing jeans in the salon to support JDRF and their efforts to accelerate treatment, prevention and cure T1D. Please donate to the JDRF in our dear friend’s memory. She was truly an inspiration to all!

Children With Hair Loss

CWHL Charity Certificate
“Covering Young Heads to Heal Young Hearts!™”

 

With over 300 ponytails already sent, Team Finesse is happy to be helping such a wonderful organization!  Have you been considering donating your hair? We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our stylists.

Meet Our Team

Our experienced team is committed to nothing short of excellence. We are proud members of the professional beauty industry, continually looking for ways to better our skills and learn new techniques. When you visit us, our friendly, helpful staff will answer your questions and make suggestions on how to best serve you.

Owner & Stylist

Andrea Kneifl

My passion is cutting hair. I love short hair, textured hair and all varieties of bobs. Being a part of this ever evolving industry and business is very rewarding. I truly enjoy working with our wonderful team as we continue to grow and evolve in the industry that we love.

Owner & Stylist

Dawn Marie Walstrom

Helping people grow is a true passion of mine. I love working with guests and teammates to help them achieve their goals and continue to thrive. I find it important to provide a positive culture so our salon professionals can live their best life and help the next generation do the same. Seeing this growth and inspiring people is a very rewarding experience.

Owner & Stylist

Calie Van Zwol

I love to learn about the latest trends and techniques to take my guest’s experience to the next level. I enjoy working with textured hair and providing my guest with a full consultation and seeing our concept come to life. I enjoy coaching and mentoring teammates to help provide them with different perspectives and techniques so we can all grow and thrive in our industry.

Owner, Stylist & Esthetician

Mallory Bunkers

While I enjoy the creativity that my job allows, my greatest pleasure is being able to spend time with people. I enjoy getting to know them and having the ability to take care of all of their needs. Knowing that I was able to make a difference in their life in ways big or small, makes every day very rewarding. I thrive in a team based atmosphere and feel our culture helps to grow my passion in this industry. I always look forward to providing a new look for guests or to simply allow for some relaxation leaving them feeling renewed and refreshed.

Stylist & Owner

Jamie Hetland

Education is very important to me. I love learning new trends and teaching them to our team at Finesse Spa Salon. I really enjoy razor cutting and providing a total look with new cuts and colors. I love working with people and making them look and feel their best. I am passionate about growing our team at the salon to help them thrive in the industry that we all love.

Esthetician & Hydrofacialist

Wendy Lensmeyer

I am passionate about skin care. I enjoy working with my guests to provide them with a blend of in spa services and home routines to help their skin look and feel its best. I really enjoy coaching and mentoring our spa team. This opportunity helps us to learn and grow from one another to provide exceptional services to our guests.

Stylist, Esthetician & Hydrofacialist

Juan Leng

The greatest part about my job is being able to meet new people and help them reach their hair and skin goals. With having 25 years of experience in this industry, I have met so many wonderful people and continue to enjoy every minute.

Stylist

Kassie Wieberg-Hansen

What I love about this industry is the ability to create meaningful connections with my guests. I enjoy creating new looks with dimensional color or a new style but most of all I enjoy getting to know people and making them feel their best. Having curly hair myself, I love working with curls and customizing products to get the best results. Communication and connection are important to me and I am able to use both to continue to grow in my career.

Stylist & Hair Extension Artist

Kira Clouser

I love learning from industry leaders. This education allows me to continue to grow and provides me with new ways to accomplish the looks that my guests are wanting. I love being able to see things from a different perspective and to find new creative ways to design looks. I have a passion for product knowledge and love to help my guests find a custom hair care system to help achieve their desired look.

Stylist, Lash & Hair Extension Artist

Taylor Graham

I love providing guests with a total look. Whether we use hair extensions, hair color or a new cut, I have the ability to bring the desired look to life! I enjoy learning the latest industry trends and using them to elevate my guest’s experience. I enjoy providing brow and lash services to take my guests’ total look to the next level.

Stylist

Amanda Watters

My favorite part about this industry is being able to use my creativity in different ways to achieve looks that help my guests feel amazing. While creating customized looks, I really enjoy getting to know my guests on a personal level and providing them with a fun experience.

Massage Therapist, Reiki & TMJ Master

Brooke Wirtz

Massage therapy is my passion. I find that the power of touch and energy make way for healing and provide people with the comfort and balance to live life to the best of their abilities. I enjoy all aspects of massage and find it rewarding to tailor each guest experience to meet their needs. I am able to accomplish this by providing multiple specialized services such as Reiki, stone dancing, cupping, TMJ massage and dry brushing. I continue to strive to provide exceptional care to all guests and to help guide them on their personal wellness journey.

Stylist

Kaitlyn Crawford

Esthetician & Lash Artist

Alexis Schultz

This industry has provided me with the ability to customize my guest’s experience by providing multiple services to help them achieve their goals. I offer many services including skincare, body waxing and lashes. I strive to educate myself in the latest techniques and continue to push myself to improve on my skills and elevate my guest’s experience.

Stylist

Kaydn Anderson

My favorite part about my career is being able to brighten someone’s day. I am passionate about this industry and continue to grow my skills and provide a great experience. I enjoy using my creativity to customize looks for my guests and help them feel beautiful.

Stylist & Nail Technician

Stacey Ngyuen

I love being able to create new looks for my guests while providing a comfortable and relaxing experience. I am passionate about this industry and continue to learn new techniques to improve my skill set and grow personally and professionally.

Stylist

Grace McGill

My teammates give me so must inspiration. I love to learn from them and use that knowledge to continue to grow in my career. I like new skills and trends and I enjoy seeing my guest’s hair goals come to life all while providing it a great service experience.

Esthetician

Ava Baedke

As a skincare professional, I am able to educate my guests on what products they should use on their skin to achieve maximum results. Along with educating my guests on their at-home routines, I love providing a variety of spa services to give them beautiful-looking skin while offering a relaxing environment to unwind.

Stylist

Hayleigh Kemp

Stylist

Marley Appelt

I love making my guests feel beautiful in their own skin. Having grown up in this industry, I have learned that hair plays a big part in how people feel about themselves. I’m passionate about guiding my guests to find the right style that fits them and their lifestyle all while providing a great experience.

Esthetician

Shelbie Mash

I truly enjoy all aspects of the beauty industry. I am currently a licensed esthetician, but I am furthering my education to become a licensed stylist as well. I look forward to being able to provide my guests with a total look by helping them achieve their hair and skincare goals. My favorite part of my job is helping people look and feel their best.

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