Beauty & Personal Care, Iowa

Waxing cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Waxing figure in Des Moines is about $36 per area, about 10% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$36

per area

Fair price range: $14 to $81

On the low end
$14
On the high end
$81

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.2%past year

Up 24.2%over five years

How prices for haircuts and other personal care services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Haircuts and other personal care services, CUUR0000SEGC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Area
  2. Brazilian vs bikini
  3. Spa vs chain
  4. First visit
  5. Combo

Ways to pay less

  1. Book combos
  2. Keep a regular schedule
  3. Ask about first-visit discounts
  4. Skip numbing upsells
  5. Tip reasonably

Waxing in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$36
$14 to $81
National typical$40
$15 to $90
Cedar Rapids, IA$35
$13 to $78
Albuquerque, NM$36
$14 to $82
Columbia, SC$35
$13 to $79
Greensboro, NC$35
$13 to $79
Huntsville, AL$37
$14 to $83

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Des Moines

Questions people ask

Waxing in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Waxing typically costs about $36 per area, with most prices between $14 and $81.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

Prices in Des Moines run about 10% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.