Rent With Us
Ready To Be Independent?
At Willow & Birch Salon here in Uptown Ankeny, we are passionate about providing a relaxing, supportive space where independent stylists can truly grow. We believe in the power of the "independent together" model—giving you the freedom to be your own boss without the isolation of going it alone.
We understand the unique challenges of navigating this industry, whether you’re transitioning from hourly, commission, or you're an established independent pro looking for a fresh environment. Our goal is to help you take the next step in your career by handling the overhead and business logistics, allowing you to focus entirely on your business, your craft and your guests. At Willow & Birch, we won't hold you back; we’re here to help you grow your brand on your own terms and not tell you what to do.
Ready to elevate your business? We would love to chat about how renting a chair with us can simplify your professional life.
Please reach out via email below or DM on Instagram (@ankenyhairsalon) for all inquiries—we can't wait to hear from you!
What Makes Us Different
We want you to be you! Be your own business. Being an employee can be exhausting following all of their rules, but owning your own business in your own commercial space can get expensive and overwhelming in Ankeny.
Let us take care of the space and let you focus on running your business how you want to! No forced team meetings or outings, no dress codes, and no set schedule. Just respect the space, clean your station and be kind to others.
Being in Uptown Ankeny is unique opportunity for you as well. Uptown Ankeny gives you the small town feel, in a higher income area of the Des Moines metro area. There are festivals all year long which bring in a lot of foot traffic to the area. The more foot traffic, the more visibility our salon receives, and the more organic reach your business will receive!
Our Offerings
We want to keep things simple- no need to complicate things. You have enough decisions to make when going off on your own to start your own business!
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1 Year Chair Rental
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Shorter commitment, test the waters on being an independent stylist
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2 Year Chair Rental
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Longer commitment- you're ready to do this!
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Bi-annual media days
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Headshots and social media videos provided by a professional local media company
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Your headshot, booking link and all social media pages will be linked to this website as well for your guests to find you easily.
Reach out below via email or DM us directly on Instagram @ankenyhairsalon to book your tour!