Oliver+james is a casual-luxe salon specializing in balayage and beautifully lived-in hair.

We are artists who strive to inspire our clients, refine our craft and share our culture with the community. Our team of exceptionally trained stylists offer luxury services in a relaxed environment located in the Western Gateway Park district in downtown Des Moines. 

Contact us to book your next appointment!

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We are exclusive carriers of R+Co, Oribe, and Smith & Cult.

Products of the hair-obsessed.

EVENTS + PROMOS

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Masque Me, Baby!
Sep 1
Masque Me, Baby!

Refresh your ends. Receive 20% off any Oribe Masque.

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Mane Addict
Sep 1
Mane Addict

Receive 20% off your Gloss Hair Treatment with your next haircut. 

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Our Biggest Giveaway Yet
Sep 1
Our Biggest Giveaway Yet

We’re giving away complimentary hair treatments for all of 2019 to one lucky winner.

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PLAY: A Local Artist Exhibit
Nov 2
PLAY: A Local Artist Exhibit

Join us for our second art exhibit "PLAY" curated by the Oliver+james creative team, following 2017 show “Places We Go”.

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INSTAGRAM

Channeling Brigitte Bardot’s fiery side 🔥 Mane model: @renfromiowa Hair: @chelsea_leigh_hair . . . #beautifullylivedinhair #allyouneedisgoodhair #desmoinesdowntown #desmoinessalon #hairobsessed #dsmwestend #oribe #randco Midweek stretch. You got this! #humpday . . #oliverjamessalon #sourceunknown #desmoinessalon #desmoinesstylist #allyouneedisgoodhair #beautifullylivedinhair Rich mocha with a side of beautifully swept fringe ✨ Mane model: @andreacainmiller Hair: @alicia_irlmeier . . . #allyouneedisgoodhair #hairobsessed #balayage #desmoinessalon #downtowndesmoines #dsmwestend #oribe #randco Couldn't have said it better @rosanaisabella👌🏻#shelfie goals @oliver.jamessalon 🌵#oribeobsessed #salonvibes . . #oliverjamessalon #manebabes #allyouneedisgoodhair #oribeobsessed #randco #desmoinessalon #desmoinesstylist RELAX. Take a bath, do a hair mask, It's the weekend! #TGIF . . #oliverjamessalon #desmoinessalon #desmoinesstylist #allyouneedisgoodhair image via @songofstyle Sign us up. 🖤 The Signature Hydration & Anti-Pollution Booster will add profound conditioning and powerful protection against environmental pollution with just a few drops of this elixir. ⚡️available now! #oribeobsessed . . #oliverjamesalon #desmoinessalon #desmoinesstylist #hairobsessed #oribeobsessed #allyouneedisgoodhair ✨MANE BABES✨ We’re looking for a model for an upcoming Textured Bob class with R+Co national educator @zacharyandrewwatson on Tues Nov. 6th! Requirements: •Collar bone length with willingness to go jaw length •Medium density and texture (not excessively thick or overly curly) • No Keratin treatments or extensions •Must be available Nov 6th from 4:30-8 DM or email if interested and include current selfie of your hair in its natural state! Connection, support, insights + encouragement. Just a few things @femcity_desmoines cultivates for local entrepreneurs. It was a pleasure hosting this months coffee connection ☕️ Thanks to all who shared their morning with us. #keeponkeepingon 💪🏼 Run don't walk 🏃🏼20% off your GLOSS TREATMENT with your next haircut only last through October! . . #oliverjamessalon #hairobsessed #oribeobsessed #desmoinessalon #desmoinesstylist So feed it for FREE all of 2019! 💦 We're giving away complimentary hair treatments for ALL of 2019 to ONE LUCKY WINNER. 👉🏼 Here's how it works ➕ Add a hair treatment to your service during the months of October, November + December and you will be entered for a chance to win.* ☎️ to book your next appointment . . *Multiple entries are accepted. Winner will be picked at random and must accompany complimentary treatments with another salon service. . . #oliverjamessalon #desmoinesstylist #desmoinesalon #allyouneedisgoodhair #hairgloss #oribeobsessed #hairobsessed In respect to October and this crisp fall air, we’ll go ahead and call this one Pumpkin Spice 🍁 Mane model: @sarajeanlemke Hair: @alicia_irlmeier . . . #allyouneedisgoodhair #hairobsessed #manebabes #balayage #hairpainting #desmoinessalon #dsmwestend #oribe #randco Time to unwind. 🛀 Indulge in @oribe Signature Moisture Masque for supremely soft and hydrated tresses. #oribeobsessed ➕ 20% off through October . . 📸: @merakihairbydanni #oribeobsessed #oliverjamessalon #desmoinesalon #desmoinesstylist #allyouneedisgoodhair