About Us

MetroWaxx— Locally & Female-Owned

We are a local waxing business that formed its roots in Johnston, Iowa back in 2005. Since then, we have grown to two additional locations in both Des Moines and Ankeny. We are woman-owned by a highly experienced career waxer in the esthetic/cosmetology industry, who coordinates all training and holds our waxers to high standards.

At MetroWaxx, we offer an 8-week intensive waxing program, so we do not allow our waxers to wax our clients fresh outta school. We also encourage all of our employees to further their education with the latest in waxing trends and techniques. Our waxers have a choice of waxes to use in their service & they have been trained on the “why” of which choice of wax that they use. This process of onboarding staff has served us well, as we were named Des Moines Cityview’s “Best Local Waxing Salon” of 2022 and have won this award for 6 years straight!

Meet Our Team!

Here are the friendly faces behind MetroWaxx— our expert waxers and our superb support staff!

Jordanna
Owner/Trainer

Jordanna lives at MetroWaxx as she is the loyal leader of this great team. Metrowaxx began in Johnston, Iowa, in 2005. Created by Jordanna, she knew she could offer something better, the best wax ever. She is proud of her business and has grown it with many great team members. Jordanna personally trains each waxer to provide the best wax ever. If she can't be on a beach -- traveling, hiking, and yoga are all things she enjoys beyond waxing. All of us greatly appreciate Jordanna's hard work and the dedication she has for each team member as well as MetroWaxx. Jordanna is a licensed esthetician & cosmetologist and established MetroWaxx in 2005.

Kristi
Waxer

Meet Kristi
Waxer - Johnston

Kindness and gentleness radiate from this lovely little waxer, while it's no secret, when you meet her, you'll recognize it as a superpower from within. Some of her favorite hobbies include landscaping, gardening, and tv time with her husband and dog. While she enjoys a good plate of cheese & apples, a slushy chocolate coffee drink from scooters tickles her fancy. As a new mom, her goals are to be the best she can be for her new bundle of joy. Which will probably involve lots of that coffee drink. Kristi is licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2015.

Kelsie
Waxer

Kelsie
Waxer - Johnston

Kelsie thinks her coworkers would describe her as 'boring but sassy,' however, that's not what we see. We enjoy the loveliness and kindness that is Kelsie (with a hint of sass, but who doesn't love that). If it's down to searching for a snack, well, let's face it, she says anything can be a snack if you try hard enough. When she's not rockin' it at waxing, she enjoys reading, cooking, trying new restaurants, and of course, every mom's favorite = napping. Kelsie is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2017.

Lauren
Waxer

Lauren
Waxer - Johnston

Vivacious, quirky, and dedicated to doing her best is what you'll find when you meet Lauren. She makes her clients feel comfortable and enjoys the conversations throughout the day. When she's not waxing, she enjoys being a stepmom to a BMX kid & going to the races, meeting up with friends, and finding some good eats. Lauren enjoys winter and especially picking out Christmas gifts, as this is part of what she loves most about Christmas. Since joining MetroWaxx, she has discovered the ViaBuff and absolutely cannot live without it, "Before it? Oh, the ingrowns!". Lauren is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2019.

Alyssa
Waxer

Alyssa
Waxer - Johnston

This hardworking, loyal, and fun lady has an excellent knack for making people feel comfortable, which works well in this industry! But the passion doesn't stop there. She loves all things beauty and enjoys seeing her clients leave feeling confident. Alyssa thinks that exfoliation and ingrown prevention are a must, and for this, she relies on the help of our ViaBuff and sugar scrubs. But when she's not at MetroWaxx, she enjoys spending time with her kids, hanging out with friends, catching an Iowa Cubs game, and looking forward to Easter because that is the end of winter!

Sandra
Waxer

Sandra
Waxer - Johnston

"Build a life you're proud of." Is Sandra's motto, and it's been what she does since the day we met her. Her goal in life is to find a balance between work and self-care, and she feels she's found exactly that at MetroWaxx! The bonus of helping people find more time for themselves through waxing, too! When she's not at MetroWaxx, you'll find her outside spending some time with her dog, working out, or scheming new travel plans. Sandra is passionate about life, adventure, and beauty! Sandra is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2021.

Mia
Waxer

Mia
Waxer - Des Moines

A rarity, Mia's favorite season is winter! But the rarity doesn't stop there. She's an adept learner with a level head. She enjoys sharing her quick wit and humor with clients and the team at MetroWaxx. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and listening to music when she's not waxing, especially with friends, family, and her dogs. Her attention to detail will serve her well when she decides to learn how to crochet. It will likely come as no surprise that skincare is anchored in her daily routine. She'll tell you the ViaBuff is her favorite because she loves to exfoliate!

Mia is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2022.

Lisa
Waxer

Lisa
Waxer - Ankeny

"Love yourself." is this soft-spoken lady's motto, but she doesn't end the love there. She is respectful and caring of each person she meets and enjoys conversing with clients and making them feel welcome. Among her top five things to keep is makeup, which is no surprise as she enjoys doing makeup not just for herself but also for others. She's passionate about giving a great wax and feels being detail-oriented is essential for great results. Most of all, she desires to give her children more than she ever had. She wants them to do more in life and grow beyond what they could ever imagine. Lisa is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2018.

Adrianna
Waxer

Adrianna
Waxer - Ankeny

Adrianna is patient, reliable, and caring. When she's not at MetroWaxx, you'll likely find her in pj's watching lifetime movies, spending time with her mom, going out to eat with friends, or off to the movies. Adrianna enjoys Halloween the most, purely from the fun of seeing everyone's creativity. She is calm and easy-going, which puts her clients at ease, especially those firsttimers. Adrianna is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2018.

Bailey
Waxer

Bailey
Waxer - Ankeny

"Be kind to everyone because you never know what someone's going through." is this kind, compassionate lady's motto. It's easy to see when you meet her because she strives to be considerate of others in all that she does. When she grew up, Bailey wanted to be a singer and performed in musicals throughout high school and college, so if you hear someone singing down the halls, it's probably her! When she isn't waxing, she enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, volleyball, and a good book. Bailey is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2019.

Jordan
Waxer

Jordan
Waxer - Ankeny

This light-hearted perfectionist hails from Texas, y'all! While her accent isn't as thick as some may imagine, her dedication to her clients and generosity of kindness fill the gap. When she's not slinging wax at MetroWaxx, you'd likely find her watching hockey, going to the driving range, or fishing! Maybe one day she'll explore how to do resin art or tie-dye, but for now, she'll continue to dive into puzzles and hang out with friends, likely in search of an alfredo pizza or maybe some strawberry shortcake! The sugar scrubs offered at MetroWaxx are her favorite! She says they work just as great as they smell! Jordan is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2021.

Ceara
Waxer

Ceara
Waxer - Ankeny

This calm, methodical lady knows her goals and works hard to achieve them. She enjoys being positive and takes on a 'roll with the punches' attitude. Discovering that she enjoys rock music and going to rock concerts, it's no surprise that her favorite season is summer -- the best time to get out and enjoy the music! But don't be mistaken, she jams out to 80s/90s hip hop when cleaning! Most days, when she's not at work, she enjoys spending time with her kids. Ceara tells us she loves the MetroWaxx lip balm. She has always suffered from dry, chapped lips -- but now has something she can rely on to help keep her lips moisturized!

Ceara is a licensed esthetician and joined MetroWaxx in 2022.

Jaclyn
Operations Manager

Jaclyn
Operations Manager

Considered a Jac'-of-all-Trades by friends and family, this creative lady tries to learn how to do and make things happen. With a deep love of animals and the outdoors, if she couldn't be here at MetroWaxx, she wishes to be camping in the boundary waters or the pacific northwest. However, not much can beat a peaceful fall evening in the country with some hot apple cider and a good mystery. One of her favorite things growing up: late night walks with her dog while enjoying the northern lights. She'd like to learn how to make leather moccasin boots. What can we say? The lady loves shoes. Jaclyn joined MetroWaxx in 2017.

Olivia
Smooth Coordinator

Olivia
Smooth Coordinator

This outgoing and fun lady enjoys spending time with friends and family when she's not at MetroWaxx. When you meet Olivia, she has a knack for making you feel at ease, partly due to the kindness that flows from her. Even though her favorite season is summer, she loves how magical Christmas is and looks forward to it every year (with probably the same enthusiasm as she does summer). A few of her daily habits involve her skincare routine, including using the ViaBuff! Olivia joined MetroWaxx in 2022.

Haley
Smooth Coordinator

Haley
Smooth Coordinator

If she could be anywhere but here at this very moment, it would be the pacific northwest or anywhere in the mountains! But luckily, we get to have Haley here at MetroWaxx most of the time, haha! Haley is creative, organized, and enjoys keeping MetroWaxx running smooth and tidy! Her go-to product is "The Beach Babe Hand Rescue. It smells super good and leaves my hands really soft." Haley joined MetroWaxx in 2022.

About Us

MetroWaxx— Locally & Female-Owned

Meet Our Team!

Johnston Waxers

Des Moines Waxers

Ankeny Waxers

Support Staff