About Us

Who we are

About The Salon

Expressions by Design is a full-service hair salon and day spa dedicated to helping you look and feel your best. Our experienced team is committed to delivering exceptional service in a welcoming and professional environment. We take pride in providing personalized care and look forward to meeting your individualized needs with expertise and attention to detail.

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✨ 10 years! ✨
Today we’re celebrating someone who has been part of the heart of our crazy salon for an entire decade!
Jana, thank you for 10 years of laughter, friendship, hard work, and for loving our clients so well. You bring your talent, your heart, and your smile every single day, and we couldn’t imagine Expressions by Design without you.
We love our Jana and are so thankful she’s been part of this crazy crew for the last 10 years! ❤️
Help us celebrate by wishing Jana a happy 10-year anniversary in the comments! 🎉🥂
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✨ 10 years! ✨
To
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It’s been an exciting week as our local clay target team has been competing at Nationals! 🎯🇺🇸
We’re especially proud of the talented young women on the team who prove this sport isn’t just for the boys. These ladies can absolutely crush moving targets!
And fair warning… they can probably scare off just about anything too! 😂💥
Good luck to all of our athletes competing this week—we’re cheering you on! #expressionspella #pellasalon #wemakeyoulookandfeelyourbest
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“I LIKE MY JOB. I LIKE MY JOB. I LIKE MY JOB!” 😄❤️
You know Jana has officially rubbed off on you when you show up to work wearing the exact same color as her! 😂👯‍♀️
We may have accidentally coordinated, but we definitely came ready to make your Monday a little brighter!
❤️ Happy Monday from your Expressions by Design crew! ❤️
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When you’re “just” the receptionist at a salon…

Googling: “What is a haircut?” 🤔✂️

Meanwhile, Jana is answering phones, calming last-minute schedule chaos, keeping the salon running, making everyone laugh, and somehow knowing where every stylist is at all times. 😂

Receptionists aren’t “just” anything… but we’ll still give Jana a hard time for this one. ❤️

#SalonLife #ReceptionistLife #BehindTheChair #SalonHumor #ExpressionsSaloN expressionspella
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Know our Stylists

Know Our Team

Our Team

Jen Vos

Jen Vos

Owner/Stylist/Colorist

Jen has had a passion for the salon industry since she was a little girl. With over 30 years experience, education from events all over the United States, she loves to use her expertise as a certified color specialist to make people look and feel their best. She also specializes in Special Occasion Hair. Jen is ready to listen, transform, and has a desire to unlock an inner piece of confidence in yourself that you may not even know you have. She loves to mentor her staff and friends with a passion to help each and every one of them grow beyond their own potential and live out their dreams.

Ashley VW

Ashley VW

Stylist/Colorist

Ashley is a skilled beauty professional with a love for cutting and coloring. Her attention to detail and beautiful results are in demand. Love curls? Ashley is the one! She is also highly experienced with perms, bringing volume and texture to your style! Beyond hair, she enjoys pampering clients with manicures and pedicures, ensuring they leave feeling refreshed and confident from head to toe. Her infectious smile and giving nature make her a wonderful service provider. We love Ashley and think you will too! 

Chelsea

Chelsea

Barber, Redken Color Specialist, Bridal Team, Leadership Team

Barber/ Leadership

Chelsea loves to create trendy and fresh looks with new color formulations. Foil placement is her game for those of you who like the dimensional look. Chelsea also specializes in men and family hair, and loves perms!  She really listens to the information that you give her. In addition to all her fun and sass, Chelsea actually holds a “barber” license. Her cutting techniques are unique from the rest of us. She is a trained Pureology ambassador, also know as a “Pureologist”! Chelsea is also a part of the leadership team and loves to inspire others to be great.

Derrica

Derrica

Stylist/Colorist

From a very young age, Derrica knew that whatever career she decided to pursue, it wasn’t going to be spent behind a desk. After carefully evaluation, Derrica aspired to be a great hair stylist. She believes that the best way to look your personal best is to have an amazing color and haircut. Derrica focuses on mastering flattering haircuts using modern techniques. When you sit in her chair, her goal is to make you look fabulous and feel refreshed. After all, a trip to the salon should make you feel like you’re treating yourself and getting pampered. If you want to try something new or get a different take on your existing style, come on in or hit her up!

Jessica

Jessica

Stylist/Colorist

Jess created the idea of sensuous suitability determining for each client how their bone structure, face shape, complexion and individual style interplay, a flawless fusion of client and cut. Jess’ cut and color is modern and low-maintenance, progressing from day to night with ease, functional yet fresh, moving freely but staying in shape. Jess has a passion for color and does it well. She has an eye to create a complete look. Jess offers beauty at its best.

Katie

Katie

Stylist, Colorist, Bridal Team, Wig Specialist, Certified Sugarist, Leadership Team

Katie has an energetic and welcoming personality paired with a focus on continued education! She strives to go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome when they are in her chair along with refreshed and confident when they leave. Her specialties include men’s cuts, blondes, vibrant reds and formal up-dos. Katie takes pride in being a part of the leadership team as well as the bridal team. She looks forward to meeting you and making you feel like the best possible you!

Kelsey

Kelsey

Stylist, Redken Color Specialist

Kelsey has a good-natured personality and creative edge. She fits right into the Expressions family. Being multi-faceted in all hair textures, types and techniques gives her a leg up in hair creations. Extensive training has equipped her with hair unique designs and makeup knowledge. Her continued education has allowed her to meet her clients service desires above and beyond. Kelsey has a passion to provide her guests with the tools and products they need to recreate her looks easily at home.

Linda

Linda

Stylist

Linda is a hair stylist with a tender heart, striving to help her guests look and feel their best. She had the honor of helping our seasoned citizens feel their best, specializing in weekly roller sets. Linda is also a huge Iowa Hawkeye fan!

Maddy

Maddy

Stylist, Colorist, Certified Sugarist, Bridal Team, Extensions Specialist, Leadership Team

Maddy strives to help her guests look and feel their best. She absolutely loves doing hair. As soon as you meet Maddy, you will know you are in great hands. She loves to teach artistry to her guests so that they can maintain their look at home. She specializes in formal up-dos, braids, ombré and bayalage color. Maddy is also a certified sugar specialist. She takes great pride in being a part of the education team! Maddy can’t wait to meet with you and have you love the look you leave with!

Jetta

Jetta

Stylist, Colorist, Bridal Team, Extensions Specialist

Jetta is all about creating effortlessly beautiful hair. She specializes in enhancing natural color, adding depth and dimension with soft highlights for a sun-kissed glow. If you’re looking for extra volume or length, her expertise in hair extensions ensures a seamless, natural look. Jetta is also a talented nail artist, known for her meticulous attention to detail in every manicure and pedicure! She is also a valued member of our bridal team, where she truly excels in creating stunning updos. Jetta brings a bright, positive energy, and we’re confident she will make you feel cherished and beautiful.
Lauren

Lauren

Stylist, Colorist

Lauren has a remarkable talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, turning each service into a delightful celebration of your unique style. With her artistic vision, she enhances your individuality and ensures that every appointment becomes a cherished experience rather than just a routine visit. From a fresh haircut to a playful nail design, you will leave looking fabulous and feeling rejuvenated
Peyton

Peyton

Stylist, Nail Technician

Peyton is truly passionate about nails, drawing from her creativity to create stunning customized designs that reflect her artistic flair. Her calming personality ensures that every guest receives a unique and personalized experience designed specifically for them. Schedule your appointment with Peyton today.
Jodi

Jodi

Massage Therapist, ARPN

Jenny

Jenny

Massage Therapist

Sherry

Sherry

Massage Therapist

Sherry has been a licensed massage therapist for over 10 years and loves it more every day. Sherry is trained in a number of massage modalities including: deep tissue, myofascial, hot stone, bamboo, full body spice or mud wraps, aromatherapy, reflexology, and most recently…. sea shell massage! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Brynnlee

Brynnlee

Apprentice

Ella

Ella

Stylist/ Colorist

Ella is one of our newest stylists, bringing a warm and welcoming personality to every guest experience. With meticulous attention to detail, she tailors each appointment to meet the unique needs of her guests. Her passion for hair color and complete transformations shines through as she takes pride in crafting customized looks that leave her guests feeling confident and rejuvenated.
Kelli

Kelli

Tattoo Artist

Esthetician

Onika

Esthetician

Jana DZ

Jana DZ

Receptionist

Jana is the voice you hear on the other end of the line and a friendly face behind the desk at Expressions. She welcomes you with open arms when you walk in the door and offers you complementary beverages while you wait. Jana has a true passion and love for people. She is excited to help you find a service provider that fits your personality and needs. Jana will assure you a wonderful experience in our salon and spa, and will make sure you visit is truly all about YOU!

Trinity

Trinity

Support Staff

Trinity is part of the support staff, active in softball, band, colorguard, volleyball and the clay target team. She has a tender heart and loves people. Trinity is active in her youth group and the nursery. She is super excited to help you schedule your next visit with us as well as help you pick out any products that will help you “look and feel your best.”

Myah

Support Staff

Ashlyn

Ashlyn

Support Staff

Maggie

Support Staff