Be sure to ask exact prices before having services done or you could end up with a shocking bill. Went in for a root color and cut... ended up paying $260 after a $20 tip. Was charged $80 for highlights done prior to coloring, which I felt was unnecessary. $59 for color plus $30 for "additional color"... and $20 for a PH bonder, which I was never told or asked about... wasn't even aware it was done or would be charged as an extra. The cut was $35 for a newer stylist. The end result was okay, but not spectacular and definitely not worth a highly padded $260 bill. Felt very violated. Since this review, one of the owners did take the opportunity to reach out to me and apologize for the miscommunication and overall experience. She was genuinely apologetic and did refund the highlights and PH bonder, which was appreciated. I think this has been a learning lesson in transparency for both sides. I will always be certain to verify prices and what the services entail before I consent... and I'm fairly certain this salon will be sure to mention prices before services are performed. Read Less

Exceptional talent at Envision Salon. Their focus on continued education doesn't go unnoticed. I've been a client since 2012. My stylist, Jes, always goes above and beyond to make the cut, color, or wax even better than I could have envisioned. The staff is friendly, understanding, and fun. Now Jes cuts my toddler's hair and she is so patient (with his curiosity and mutiple cowlicks). Envision Salon is our forever salon. Read Less

I went in to get a cut, color, and eyebrow wax. The cut and wax were fine. But the girl screwed up my color the first time, then had to re-do it. When I looked at my receipt later, I noticed that I was charged for her screw up another $20... besides the $53 for the first color! So that was $73 dollars, plus the extra time it took to fix the mistake. That doesn't even cover the fact that through all of this, this girl... bless her heart... kept finishing my sentences with me. I don't remember her name. I wish I could forget this experience as easily. In the end... my hair was... normal. Normal is boring. I was just happy to be done. I won't be going back. Read Less

Been twice and each time they ignore what I want. In fact, I brought a picture along with me today of a medium haircut with tons of layers ...she chopped my long hair straight across the bottom and there is only one layer...which was already there from before...she basically gave me a kids cut..now I'm going to go spend another $40 somewhere else, because of the lazy service I received here. Won't sit in your chairs again. Read Less

I got my hair cut at envision salon today and I absolutely loved it! Very friendly staff, a warm and relaxing environment. The stylists are extremely profession and know what they are doing. Loving everything about my new hair cut at Envision.Read Less

I moved to Ankeny about a year ago and needed a stylist. I called Envision made my appointment and got Jenna. She is a Hair Goddess! The girls I work with love my hair. They made appointments with Jenna and LOVED her! I HIGHLY recommend her!. Read Less

I am relatively new to the salon but have had great experiences in the last months. I shifted from using a local beauty school to Envision's services. The staff is always professional and accommodating. Stephanie has done a great job with my highlighting needs as well as my haircuts. I appreciated the atmosphere as they do want you to feel comfortable and pampered. Read Less

I don't write a lot of reviews and I like to give a business a second chance when I have a bad experience, but I felt the need to write this review and to... never go back again.I had a mani/pedi at Envision in July 2012 the day before my wedding. I went with my best friend. Paid $70 + tip for my mani and pedi, expecting a professional spa experience. We were treated with drinks upon arrival. And then it went downhill.We received our manicures at folding tables (not stations, but something they'd just erected prior to our arrival) from two salon employees. Not sure if they were licensed or trained but my experience tells me maybe not. Huge red flag:  they used the same instruments (nail clippers, cuticle pushers, etc.) on the both of us, trading instruments back and forth, without sterilizing between uses, and the emery board used on me looked like it had been previously used. Ick. Not only is this disgusting but it's also illegal. They could get fined or shut down for this stuff.I gave them leeway and said nothing because 1) I was with my friend and knew she was clean and 2) we were supposedly the first treatment of the day. I shudder to think about whether or not these instruments were cleaned after use, or the night before, but sometimes you have to let it go.My manicurist was not adequately trained. I noticed her skipping several steps that the manicurist working on my friend did. This became evident when, an hour after the appointment, my polish began peeling off rapidly on all fingers. We heard from someone with experience that this was because the oil was left on too long? I had oil on my fingers the whole time so I have no idea. But this was REALLY terrible since it was the day before my wedding. Luckily it was clear polish. I called the spa and the woman on the phone (who had been my manicurist) begged me to come in and let them re-do it, if not that day then the next week. I think not. Not with your dirty used instruments.The pedicure was fine--they have nice spa chairs, everything looked clean, but again, sharing instruments (via a table between the chairs). Dangerous and illegal. But at least the polish lasted!I absolutely would have gotten a much better treatment at a strip mall nail place and paid half the price. Lesson learned--you don't always get what you pay for. Read Less