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About Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio is a hair & makeup artist serving couples across the Des Moines area from Ankeny. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Clubhouse at Talons and The Local Event Venue. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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How much is bridal hair and makeup in Des Moines?
Bridal hair and makeup in Des Moines typically runs $150–$350 for the bride (often including a trial), with bridal-party services around $75–$150 per person per service. Book a trial 2–3 months out, and confirm on-site timing — morning schedules are where weddings run late.
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Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Clubhouse at Talons | 1.5 mi |
| The Local Event Venue | 1.7 mi |
| Toast | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2785 N Ankeny Blvd Ste13, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
- Where
- Ankeny · 12 miles north of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Hair & Makeup Artists
- In Des Moines
- One of 91 hair & makeup artists we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (515) 963-0628
- Website
- Visit site
Around Ankeny
- Nearest venue
- The Clubhouse at Talons, 1.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 19 wedding venues
- Hair & Makeup Artists nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 18 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Polk City, Elkhart
Distances are straight-line from Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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