Luxury Hair Salon in Ankeny Iowa specializing in Color, Extensions, Curly Hair & Bridal
The New Guest Experience
Hair Extensions, Curly Specialists, Bridal Hair and Makeup and your Luxury Hair Salon in Ankeny and Des Moines Areas.
Select your stylist at our Meet Your Stylist page to discover their service menu.
We have professionals at all beauty budgets to fit all your hair goal needs.
Discover our service menu.
Each color package and extension method is expertly designed with you in mind.
From low maintenance to high maintenance and every lifestyle in between, we’ve got the perfect service for you.
Use our simple online booking system to book your appointment.
Simply select your specialist under the "Team" section to schedule with them.
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We can’t wait to meet you!
Inspired by the periodic table symbol for gold (Au), our new space embodies modern elegance with a focus on total tranquility.
Founded by Michelle Golden, Salon Au is more than just a salon it’s a sanctuary for self-care. We’re introducing the latest in relaxation, including facials & skincare to head spa treatments. We have relaxation in our serene washroom and a full-body massage chair to enhance your experience. Every visit is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and radiant.
At Salon Au, we remain dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all. Whether you’re a longtime client or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to experience the next golden evolution in beauty and wellness.
Welcome to Salon Au in Ankeny Iowa is where beauty, relaxation, and gold-standard care come together.
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Our Specialties
If you use the words Lived In, Low Maintenance, or Dimensional to describe your dream hair then start here. This is our most popular service that’s great for Blondes, Brunettes, & Redheads, alike. We use a multitude of techniques to help you reach your goal. Think Rooty, Ribbony, Highs & Lows, Brighter Ends, Dreamy.
If you’re looking to add density/fullness, length, or both we have a team of specialists that can help you. Our most common method are beaded rows of wefts/hair and we custom apply each of these to your hair based on your own head shape and hair density
Do you want to gain confidence in your curly hair? These services focus on your haircut or haircare, with education on styling techniques and home care for your specific curls. We take into account your personal curl pattern as well as your lifestyle and help guide you through the steps to reach your goal hair.
Let us help you by bringing your wedding hair & makeup goals to life with our talented wedding team for in salon or on location weddings.
Our Clients Say
Absolutely love this salon! Michelle specifically has done my hair for about a year now and she’s amazing. I won’t let anyone touch my hair besides her as she truly takes the time to get to know you and your hair goals. Throughout my past hair experience (with being a blonde and my hair is naturally black) she has gotten my hair as light as possible without damaging my hair. She’s also personable and seems like she really does enjoy doing hair. I would definitely recommend this salon! 😊
Awards & Recognitions:
COMMUNITY VOTES 2026
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We are incredibly honored to be recognized across multiple categories in Community Votes Ankeny, Des Moines & West Des Moines
Our Awards
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Salon Au:
Bronze Winner — Hair Salons
Michelle Golden Hairstylist:
Platinum Winner — Hair Extensions
Platinum Winner — Barber Shops & Men’s Hairdressers
Platinum Winner — Hair Salons
Silver Winner — Hair Removal & Waxing
Pretty Skin Artistry/Shaylee Coate:
Platinum Winner — Cosmetics & Perfumes
Platinum Winner — Aromatherapy
Platinum Winner — Makeup Artistry
Silver Winner — Beauty & Health Spas
Bronze Winner — Estheticians
Bronze Winner — Hair Removal & Waxing
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To be recognized alongside so many amazing businesses throughout Central Iowa is something we truly don’t take lightly.
We are celebrating our 1 year anniversary of being open and we are so honored to have the support of so many of you over the last 365 days!
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THANK YOU!
Huge THANK YOU to all of our Golden Fans for choosing us as their favorite Hair Salon in the metro.
We placed 2nd for Best Hair Salon
