Our People
At Blondies, we strive to maintain a staff of highly qualified stylists known for their unique cuts, specialized abilities, and hunger for continuing education. And, of course, we place a high value on customer service and outgoing personalities.
Blondies Stylists
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Kristen Van HauenKristen is the owner of Blondies Beauty Parlor, and has more than 15 years experience in the business. She's known for her innovative cuts and work with dreadlocks. |
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Wendy EmpeyExcept for a few years in Chicago, Wendy is a life-long Iowan with a passion for living in Des Moines. She brings a specialty in advanced cuts to the salon, delivering classic cuts with modern twists. |
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Bethany WilsonBethany is the girl in the know. Whether it is her wide knowledge of styles and techniques or her deep involvement in the Des Moines social scene, Bethany always knows what's happening and loves sharing the latest with her clients. |
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Mallory Swift-HenkeMallory is an Iowa native who grew up in Urbandale, she now resides in West Des Moines. |
Tiffany DeanTiffany is a certified Makeup Artist and Licensed Esthetician through Iowa School of Beauty Ankeny. |
Support Staff
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Cheri Greiner, Parlor ManagerCheri is a native of Iowa. She attended Iowa School of Beauty and Graduated in 1990. Cheri has been affiliated with Aveda since 1990, she has completing many hours of extensive Aveda training as well as Toni&Guy advanced classes and American Crew advanced classes. She is a Certified Color Coach with Aveda, certified Women's hair cutter and Men's haircutter with Aveda, as well as an Aveda AFA (Aveda Freelance Advisor). With a passion for the Industry and teaching she has been a salon educator for the last 16 years. When Cheri is not teaching she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and giving back to the community. |
Andrea RardinAndrea is with the House of Hair in Ames. 515-232-0474, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
Amanda MarieAmanda is with Salon ZAZA. 515-865-8714 |
Interested in putting your creative talents to work? Blondies is always willing to discuss the possibilities with qualified creative professionals. Learn more.
Contact Blondies
Blondies can be found at:
2718 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
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We're on the south side of the street, next to the Alpine Tap.
Appointments
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 515-243-1766. Our front desk coordinators work Tuesday through Saturday mornings. At all other times, appointment requests can be left for your individual stylist on our voice mail system.
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