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About The Altered Hour
Couples planning a Des Moines wedding will find The Altered Hour among the Des Moines area's hair & makeup artists. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Scottish Rite Consistory and Temple for the Performing Arts. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Planning a hair & makeup artist in Des Moines
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.
How does Lazo rank hair & makeup artists in Des Moines?
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 The Altered Hour
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Scottish Rite Consistory | 0.4 mi |
| Temple for the Performing Arts | 0.5 mi |
| The Des Moines Embassy Club & Embassy Club West | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Altered Hour 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
- 1201 Keosauqua Way #103, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
- Where
- Des Moines · central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Hair & Makeup Artists
- In Des Moines
- One of 91 hair & makeup artists we list · 14 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (515) 724-1684
- Website
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From The Altered Hour's website
“Whether you're hunting for a cozy candle lit facial, a total lash transformation, or a trusty glam girl for your wedding, I'm your girl!”alteredhour.com
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Around Des Moines
- Nearest venue
- Scottish Rite Consistory, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 43 wedding venues
- Hair & Makeup Artists nearby
- 14 within 3 mi, 54 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 40 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights, Pleasant Hill
Distances are straight-line from The Altered Hour; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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