Beauty & Personal Care Costs in Iowa

Verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Beauty & Personal Care Cost Comparison — Iowa

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Cost Comparison — Hair Highlights

Iowa2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$181

High

$260

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$166

High

$238

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$161

High

$231

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$166

High

$237

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$158

High

$226

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$89

Typical

$157

High

$224

Ames2 sources

Low

$91

Typical

$161

High

$231

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$158

High

$227

Cost Comparison — Hair Extensions

Iowa2 sources

Low

$240

Typical

$1,270

High

$2,300

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$220

Typical

$1,165

High

$2,109

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$214

Typical

$1,130

High

$2,046

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$220

Typical

$1,162

High

$2,105

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$1,106

High

$2,002

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$207

Typical

$1,098

High

$1,988

Ames2 sources

Low

$213

Typical

$1,128

High

$2,043

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$1,109

High

$2,009

Cost Comparison — Basic Facial

Iowa2 sources

Low

$73

Typical

$121

High

$170

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$111

High

$155

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$108

High

$151

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$111

High

$155

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$106

High

$148

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$63

Typical

$105

High

$147

Ames2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$108

High

$151

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$106

High

$148

Cost Comparison — Chemical Peel

Iowa2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$1,360

High

$2,650

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$1,247

High

$2,430

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$1,210

High

$2,357

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$1,245

High

$2,425

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$1,184

High

$2,307

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$1,176

High

$2,291

Ames2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$1,208

High

$2,354

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$1,188

High

$2,314

Cost Comparison — Microdermabrasion

Iowa4 sources

Low

$323

Typical

$552

High

$781

Des Moines4 sources

Low

$296

Typical

$506

High

$716

Cedar Rapids4 sources

Low

$287

Typical

$491

High

$695

Iowa City4 sources

Low

$296

Typical

$505

High

$715

Waterloo4 sources

Low

$281

Typical

$481

High

$680

Sioux City4 sources

Low

$279

Typical

$477

High

$675

Ames4 sources

Low

$287

Typical

$490

High

$694

Dubuque4 sources

Low

$282

Typical

$482

High

$682

Cost Comparison — Full Body Waxing

Iowa2 sources

Low

$13

Typical

$124

High

$235

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$113

High

$216

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$110

High

$209

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$113

High

$215

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$108

High

$205

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$107

High

$203

Ames2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$110

High

$209

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$108

High

$205

Cost Comparison — Basic Manicure

Iowa2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$49

High

$75

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$45

High

$69

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$67

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$45

High

$69

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$42

High

$65

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$42

High

$65

Ames2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$67

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$66

Cost Comparison — Basic Pedicure

Iowa2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$49

High

$75

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$45

High

$69

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$67

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$45

High

$69

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$42

High

$65

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$42

High

$65

Ames2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$67

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$66

Cost Comparison — Gel Manicure

Iowa2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$49

High

$75

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$45

High

$69

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$67

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$45

High

$69

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$42

High

$65

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$19

Typical

$42

High

$65

Ames2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$67

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$43

High

$66

Cost Comparison — Swedish Massage (60 min)

Iowa2 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$108

High

$180

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$99

High

$165

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$96

High

$160

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$98

High

$165

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$94

High

$157

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$93

High

$156

Ames2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$95

High

$160

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$94

High

$157

Cost Comparison — Deep Tissue Massage

Iowa2 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$108

High

$180

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$99

High

$165

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$96

High

$160

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$98

High

$165

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$94

High

$157

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$93

High

$156

Ames2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$95

High

$160

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$94

High

$157

Cost Comparison — Laser Hair Removal (per session)

Iowa2 sources

Low

$85

Typical

$518

High

$950

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$475

High

$871

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$76

Typical

$460

High

$845

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$474

High

$869

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$451

High

$827

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$73

Typical

$447

High

$821

Ames2 sources

Low

$76

Typical

$460

High

$844

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$452

High

$830

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All Beauty & Personal Care Services

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Hair Highlights

Foil highlighting technique lightening selected sections of hair to add dimension and contrast. Partial highlights cover the top and crown while full highlights cover the entire head. Processing time, foil count, and hair length all affect total cost.

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Hair Extensions

Addition of natural or synthetic hair to add length, volume, or color without chemical processing. Methods include tape-in, sew-in weave, micro-link, fusion bond, and halo extensions. Maintenance appointments are required every 6 to 10 weeks.

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Basic Facial

Classic 60-minute facial including cleansing, steam, exfoliation, extractions, mask, and moisturizer. Addresses basic skin concerns and provides deep cleaning of pores. Estheticians customize the product selection based on skin type. Recommended monthly for best results.

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Chemical Peel

Application of a chemical exfoliant (AHA, BHA, TCA, or phenol) to remove damaged outer skin layers and stimulate cellular turnover. Superficial peels have minimal downtime while medium and deep peels require days to weeks of recovery. Treats hyperpigmentation, acne, and fine lines.

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Microdermabrasion

Mechanical exfoliation using a diamond-tip wand or fine crystal spray to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells, improving texture and tone. No downtime. Treats sun damage, mild scarring, and dullness. A series of 6 to 8 treatments is typically recommended.

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Full Body Waxing

Removal of hair from the full body including legs, arms, underarms, bikini, back, and chest using hard or soft wax. Multiple body zones priced individually or as a package. Results last 3 to 6 weeks as hair regrows from the root.

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Basic Manicure

Traditional nail service including nail shaping, cuticle care, hand massage, and application of regular nail polish with a base coat and top coat. Basic manicures chip within days without a gel or dip powder finish. Price includes tip in many salons.

Cost data available

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Basic Pedicure

Foot care service including foot soak, exfoliation, nail trimming and shaping, cuticle care, callus removal, lower leg massage, and polish application. Premium spa pedicures add paraffin wax, extended massage, or specialty masks at higher price points.

Cost data available

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Gel Manicure

Manicure using UV or LED-cured gel polish that dries instantly and lasts 2 to 3 weeks without chipping. Removal requires acetone soaking or foil wraps. Frequent gel manicures without proper removal technique can cause nail dehydration and thinning.

Cost data available

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Swedish Massage (60 min)

Full-body relaxation massage using long gliding strokes, kneading, and circular motions on the muscles at light to medium pressure. The most widely requested massage style. At spas, price includes use of locker room, shower, and relaxation area.

Cost data available

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Deep Tissue Massage

Targeted massage using firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper muscle layers and connective tissue. Addresses chronic muscle tension, knots, and post-injury recovery. More therapeutic than Swedish massage with possible 24- to 48-hour soreness afterward.

Cost data available

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Laser Hair Removal (per session)

Laser energy targeted at hair follicles to permanently reduce hair growth over a series of sessions. Works best on dark hair with light skin contrast. Typically requires 6 to 8 sessions for 70–90% reduction. Areas treated include legs, underarms, bikini, face, and back.

Cost data available