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Michelle Golden

Hello My Friend,

 

As a seasoned hair colorist in Ankeny, Iowa.

I specialize in Color, Hair Extensions, Hair Toppers, Hair Loss Solutions, Curly Hair, Wedding & Bridal Styling

 

Women from Ankeny, Des Moines, Ames, and beyond trust me for their personalized, luxurious hair transformations.

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Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime if you have any questions. I would love to hear from you. Email Me

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I have been in this amazing industry for almost 20 years.  I still feel the excitement today as I did from day one. 

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I have lived in Central Iowa most of my adult life. I love spending time with my husband and daughter, while we go mushroom hunting, long walks in the woods, stargazing, listening to music, watching the latest blockbusters and of course all things hair. 

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We are also feeling the travel bug so we are looking forward to many vacations. If you have any fun ideas they are welcomed!!

Family Vacation
Arizona

2025 Summer Fishing Trip:

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Canada Trip
Ireland 2025
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ISU GAME IN DUBLIN
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I didn't know until later in life what I wanted to do.

Most thought I was going to be a computer programmer. Well that lasted a whole two seconds as I couldn't see myself sitting behind a desk all day long. 

 

I was a hairstylist in Ames from 2007-2018, then in September 2018 I moved to Ankeny where I started renting out a private suite. I absolutely LOVED my private suite!! 

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I recently opened my very own Salon Au as of May 1st 2025.

It has been an amazing journey so far.

I am very blessed to be able to work in a career that is so rewarding.

Making my guest feel inspired, desired, and that they can always achieve their style with a experience like no other.

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When my daughter was 3 years old I decided I wanted to have a career where I could support my family and still be a mother to Amber. Man time has flown by fast, because in just a few months,  Amber will be 22 years old and starting her senior year at USD in Vermillion South Dakota to pursue Criminal Justice & become a first responder as a 911 dispatcher.

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Guess Who's Engaged!!!

Michelle Golden

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Amber

Guess Who's Having A Baby!!!

Amber
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We also just added 2 members to our family in 2024
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Sunshine & Wednesday who are sisters and were born August 20th.
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They are so fun but also love to snuggle.
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Michelle Golden Hairstylist

My Favorite Starbucks Drink:  

Summer Drink: 

>Trenta Pink Drink (light ice, no Strawberries) or a Strawberry lemonade. -Starbucks​

>XL Strawberry Smoothie w/2 shots of energy - Scooters

 

Winter Drink:

>White Chocolate/Hot Chocolate

 

My Super Power:  

Big Color & Haircut Transformations

Passions:  Family / Nature / Astronomy

Favorite Movies: 

Footloose/ Pretty In Pink/ Superman Movies/ Ferris Bueller's Day Off/ Sixteen Candles, National Treasure

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Favorite TV Shows:  The Walking Dead, Friends, Big Bang Theory, Million Little Things, Superman & Lois, 911, Yellowstone, The Resident.

Favorite Music: 80's/ 90's/ 2000's/ 90's & 2000's Country Music 

Favorite Netflix Shows:  The OA, Vampire Diaries, Travelers, Lost in Space, Cobra Kai & my new obsession Sen Cal Kapimi

Awards & Honors

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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.

Community Choice Awards

I'm am so honored to be the

Thriver of the year for 2020.

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I have been a hairstylist who has worked with a business coach "Britt Seva" for the last 3 years this spring.

The Thriver's community voted me to be their Thriver of the year for 2020!

 

Think Peoples Choice Awards but for Hairstylist who are in the top 5%. 

Michelle Golden
Address:
Salon Au
1325 SW Oralabor Road
Suite 216
Ankeny Iowa 50023

LGBTQIA+  FRIENDLY

 Michelle Golden is committed to anti-racist, queer affirming, and all-inclusive practices. Clients of any race, identity, sexuality, gender, and neurodivergent or physical attributes are welcome and respected.

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