Thank you for being part of my Journey.

Hi, I’m Michaela Balaski — a Des Moines native, lifelong beauty enthusiast, and licensed stylist with over a decade of experience behind the chair. My love for this industry started long before beauty school, growing from the years I spent working in salons during high school and college. Today, that early passion has evolved into a career built on creativity, education, and genuine connection.

I’m committed to giving every guest a personalized, elevated salon experience. I specialize in dimensional color and luxury hand-tied extensions, focusing on creating effortless, blended results that feel natural, youthful, and uniquely tailored to you. Whether it’s soft, multi-layered highlights, low-maintenance lived-in color, or customized extension transformations, my priority is always the health of your hair and scalp.

I continuously invest in advanced education — from color theory and modern foiling techniques to extension installation and maintenance — ensuring you receive not only beautiful results but also the highest quality care.

My goal is simple: to help you feel confident, refreshed, and completely yourself, with hair that enhances your lifestyle and makes every day a great hair day.

I’m so grateful you’re here, and I can’t wait to welcome you into my chair.