Self-care takes many forms; we aim to cultivate a space that rejuvenates, inspires, and empowers our community.
At Zara House Suites, practitioners run independent practices within a supportive, collaborative overarching salon home that encourages cross-referrals and peer support.
Which professionals call Zara House home?
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Hair Stylists | Barbers | Estheticians | Makeup Artists | Lash Technicians | Spray Tan Technicians | Waxing Specialists | Tattoo Artists
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Massage Therapists | Physical Therapists | Chiropractors | Acupuncturists | Reflexologists | Holistic Healers | IV Hydration Therapists | Wellness Coaches
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Registered Dietitians | Nutritionists | Health Coaches | Weight Loss Specialists
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Nurse Injectors (botox, fillers) | Medical Estheticians | Laser Technicians | Body Sculpting Specialists | Dermatology Physician Assistants or NPs (cosmetic focus)
We are opening our doors to an array of beauty, wellness, aesthetic, and creative professionals to foster a diverse, all encompassing coworking, yet private space, for clients to come for all of their self care needs.
Meet the Team
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Piper Neumann | Ankeny
Services: Hair Color • Blonding • Lived-In Color • Dimensional Reds • Haircuts
Piper brings six years of professional experience behind the chair, specializing in lived-in color, blondes, and reds. She crafts personalized looks that reflect each client’s unique style, drawing inspiration from the women she serves. Originally from Huxley and now based in Ankeny, Piper enjoys dining out, shopping, travel, and outdoor time with her wife Rachel and their pup Margot. She values family and friends and brings that same warmth and attentive care into every appointment.
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Larissa Scott | West Des Moines
Services: Fine Line Tattoos • Black Ink Tattoos • PMU Faux Freckles
Larissa is a wife, mom, and the artist behind Ember Ink Co., specializing in fine-line and black-ink tattoos and learning PMU faux freckles. She began in hair, found tattooing through a stylist, and embraced the new creative path. Originally from Northwest Indiana and now in Central Iowa, she enjoys family time, fitness, travel, and summer outdoors. Her favorite part of the work is creating lasting art and providing a private, comfortable one-on-one experience where clients can choose music and relax.
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Mikayla Wilson | Ankeny
Services: Custom Lived-In Color • Blonding • Brunette Color • Haircuts
Mikayla — wife, mom of two, and your biggest hype girl — has been in the hair industry since 2016, specializing in custom lived-in color for blondes and brunettes. In her salon, she values great hair and a welcoming, laugh-filled experience. Her aim: you leave refreshed, confident, and truly seen. Originally from Eldora and now in Ankeny, she enjoys time with her girls or patio drinks with friends. Passionate about beauty from a young age, she’s known for a strong work ethic and doing things the right way, never cutting corners.
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Addison More | Ankeny
Services: Color • Blonding • Lived-In Color • Extensions
Addison has five years’ experience behind the chair, specializing in lived-in color, blonding, and extensions. As owner of Mane Haven Salon, she offers a luxury, low-pressure salon suite with personalized, intentional appointments designed to make each guest feel her best. Originally from State Center and now in Ankeny with two cats, Addison enjoys boating, karaoke, and pickleball. A former Starbucks barista, she still loves crafting fun drinks. Her favorite part of the work is building genuine relationships with the inspiring women she serves.
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Tori Burton | Ankeny
Services: Blonding • Brondes • Lived-In Color • Highlights • Balayage • All-Over Color • Women's Haircuts • Children's Haircuts • Updos & Special Occasion Styling
Tori is a hairstylist with nearly two years’ experience, specializing in blondes, brondes, and lived-in color. She delights in making clients feel beautiful and safe, and loves being the highlight of someone’s day. Originally from Grimes, she enjoys the outdoors, pickleball, and summer. Her faith guides how she cares for others. Drawn to hands-on work, Tori believes skill matters but the right stylist-client fit is essential.
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Renee Aragon
Services: Botox • Dermal Fillers • Sculptra • Microneedling • Glow2Facial
Renee is a registered nurse with 20+ years’ experience, mainly in emergency medicine, and eight years in aesthetics. She offers Botox, filler, Sculptra, microneedling, and Glow2Facial, focusing on natural results and client confidence. Based in Ankeny, she enjoys gardening and sourdough baking. After years in the ER, she moved into aesthetics to blend medical expertise with patient-centered care, offering personalized treatment and ongoing follow-up.
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Chelsea Bird | Ankeny
Services: Customized Color • Extensions
Chelsea specializes in customized, low-maintenance color, including lived-in blondes, dimensional brunettes, and hand-tied extensions. Certified in the Concealed by Covet & Mane extension method, she creates comfortable, natural-looking results tailored to each guest. She loves building genuine relationships with her clients and helping them leave her chair feeling more confident than when they arrived. Outside the salon, Chelsea enjoys pilates, traveling, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with her miniature dachshund, Minnie.
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Sanja | West Des Moines
Services: Structured Gel Manicures • Gel-X Extensions • Builder Gel • Dip Nails • Gel Pedicures • Nail Art & Custom Designs • Nail Fills & Repairs
Sanja is the nail artist behind DiamondDripNails, bringing more than 10 years of beauty industry experience to every appointment. She specializes in natural nail care, structured gel manicures, Gel-X extensions, and detailed custom nail art, with a focus on healthy, long-lasting results. Her favorite part of the work is bringing each client’s vision to life and seeing their confidence when the finished set is revealed. Originally from Europe, Sanja now lives in Waukee and loves spending time with her children.
