JOSHUA CHARLES
Stylist, co-owner
Joshua has been in the industry for over 20 years and has had the honor of opening two high-end salons with his business partner and friend, Kari. His primary goal is to create an environment where each stylist has creative freedom to develop their craft. Though Joshua has had his ups and downs, his heart and passion always stay consistent, which has driven him to help others succeed. Outside of the beauty industry, Joshua hangs with his daughter and dog, rides his Harley and snowboards as much as time will allow.
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KARI CAMENISCH
Stylist, co-owner
Kari Camenisch is a graduate of Buena Vista University in finance. She has held many roles in the financial industry and later received her degree in Cosmetology from The Salon Professional Academy. Kari’s passion is to make people look and feel their best. Her professional commitment is to deliver a fresh and inspired style, along with maintaining a working knowledge of the ever-changing beauty industry.
KRISTEN ESSY
Stylist; Ames, Ankeny
Kristen is from West Des Moines and attended the Aveda Institute Des Moines. Her passion for the beauty industry started at a young age and continues to grow. Kristen is always eager to help her clients feel great about themselves and is committed to consistently providing excellent customer service.
GRANT BRAUN
Stylist; Ames, Ankeny
Grant loves adventure! Whether that is traveling, doing theatre, or finding new places. He also loves doing hair and working out.
“My dream clients are ones who love extensions and dimension in their hair with pops of blonde. If this sounds like you, dm me and get booked🫶🏼🖤”
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SAMMY ANDERSON
Stylist; Ames, Ankeny
Sammy grew up in Waukee, Iowa and graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2019. She loves assisting teammates with clients’ hair needs, along with building relationships. She strives to not only make her clients feel beautiful but to feel comfortable in her chair.
“My ideal client is someone who will be as honest with me as I is with them. I love keeping clients’ hair fresh and up to date, regardless the color. I wants to have fun with clients and make them feel at home.”
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ABBEY SIMMONS
Stylist; Ames, Ankeny
I’m from Eldridge, IA but have lived in Ames for 5 years now. I graduated from PCI Academy in Ames. I have a passion for creating unique looks that my clients feel great in. I specialize in dimensional and lived in colors. I am an Aveda Ambassador for V&V and love staying on top of all the new products coming out four my guests. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my dog and traveling!
“My ideal client is someone who is interested in trying new things, has a good vibe, and enjoys fun energy while sitting at my chair.”
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LILY ROGGENSACK
Stylist; Ankeny
Lily has been in the beauty industry since 2018. She has a passion for hand painted balayage and lived-in colors that grow out seamlessly. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family, boyfriend and friends.
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JESSICA CUMMINS
Stylist; Ankeny
Jess is from Cedar Rapids where she attended Kirkwood Community college for a Business associates degree. She moved to the Des Moines area in 2019 with a plan to move to Arizona after a year. She ended up meeting her now husband, going back to school at the Aveda Institute and buying a house all in one year!
Since graduating in May of 2023, Jess has become an Aveda Ambassador, is certified in hand tied extensions, and has already started taking clients behind the chair.
Outside of doing hair, she loves reading, cooking, and hanging out with her friends.
Jess’s ideal client is someone who prefers not to have their ear chatted off for hours, those who work, read, or moms who need a break from the craziness! She also LOVES doing fashion colors and is so excited to bring them to Ankeny.
KAYLIE JONES
Stylist; Ankeny
Kaylie has been in the beauty industry since 2016 and since then has acquired her cosmetology, nail technician and esthetician licenses. She also spent time as an educator at the Aveda Institute Des Moines where she went to school herself. Her goal now as a stylist is to connect with her clients and do her best to give them the tools to look and feel beautiful!
Outside of the salon, Kaylie loves spending time with her Schnoodle named Noodle, singing karaoke, and spending time with friends and family.
Kaylie’s ideal client is one who likes to try new and fun things, but she is always up for anything that makes my client feel beautiful and confident! Also, someone who won’t mind my potty mouth and obsessive dog talk ;)”
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ALIVIA FARRELL
Stylist; Ames, Ankeny
Alivia is from Waukee, IA where she graduated high school in 2022. She found her passion in cosmetology school and graduated from the Aveda Institute of Des Moines in Fall 2023.
Outside of doing hair, she loves doing all things creative, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and dogs.
“My ideal client is someone who loves lived in blonde/ brunettes, brings good energy, is down for a fun time and can handle some sarcasm! I strive to make people feel beautiful and confident everyday :)”
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ANDREA
Stylist; Ankeny
Andrea loves all things beauty! She graduated from Aveda Institute back in 2019, and specializes in hand-painted balayage. Andrea is from the Des Moines area but recently moved to Ankeny. She is a busy mom of three boys with a career in hair!