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Est. 2019 · West Des Moines, Iowa · Jennifer Dock

High Maintenance Haircare

"Self Care + Self Love...
That's High Maintenance"
High Maintenance
5+
Years in Business
4.9★
Average Rating
78
Verified Reviews
4C
All Curl Types Welcome
What We Do

Premium Curl Services

Every service is designed specifically for waves, curls, and coils — from 2A to 4C.

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Wash & Style
Cleanse, condition, and define your natural texture with premium curl-specific products and expert technique.
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Curl Cuts
Dry cutting and curly shaping techniques that work with your natural curl pattern — not against it.
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Deep Treatments
Intensive moisture, protein, and scalp treatments to restore health, elasticity, and shine to your curls.
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Protective Styles
Braids, twists, and tension-free styles that protect your curl pattern while keeping you crowned and confident.
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Scalp Analysis
Professional scalp assessment with personalized product and routine recommendations for long-term health.
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Nail Services
Full nail care from our licensed nail technician — because High Maintenance means head to toe.
Jennifer Dock — Owner, High Maintenance Haircare
Jennifer Dock
Owner & Lead Educator
Jennifer Dock
Owner & Lead Educator
Our Story

Rooted in Care.
Crowned in Purpose.

For over 5 years, Jennifer Dock has built High Maintenance Haircare into West Des Moines' home for natural hair expertise. What started as a passion for curl education has grown into a full salon experience and a thriving Academy — all built on one belief.

"Self Care + Self Love...
That's High Maintenance."

A crowned man and woman — rooted as one tree — that is our logo and our promise. We are here for every curl type, every texture, every person ready to wear their crown with confidence.

Education

High Maintenance
Natural Hair Academy

We don't just do hair — we teach it. Our Academy offers intimate, hands-on classes for stylists, students, and curl enthusiasts ready to level up.

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Senior Natural Hair Styling
Free intro class · Next session coming soon
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Curl Type Mastery (2A–3C)
August 2026 · $65–$85 · 5–10 students
Coily Hair Care (4A–4C)
September 2026 · $65–$85 · 5–10 students
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Scalp Health & Growth
October 2026 · $75–$95 · 5–10 students
Reserve Your Seat
5–10
Students Per Class
2hr
Hands-On Sessions
$0
First Class Free
Your Texture

We Know Every Curl

From beach waves to tight coils — every texture is welcome, understood, and celebrated here.

Client Love

What Our Clients Are Saying

4.9
★★★★★
78 verified reviews on StyleSeat

"Consistently 5-star feedback highlights Jenn's patient, professional care with excellent results across braids, locs, haircuts, and kid-friendly sessions — meticulous technique, healthy-hair guidance, and a welcoming reliable experience kept up over years."

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★★★★☆
Every process was very thorough. The shampoo massage outstanding. I enjoyed the conversation. The styling was different than I am used to, but I liked it and found my hair easy to manage afterward.
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Verified Client
All Over Color · ✅ Verified Review · Last Month
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★★★★★
Great cut and very friendly.
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Verified Client
Seniors / Kids Haircut · ✅ Verified Review · 2 Weeks Ago
What Clients Say About Jenn
✦ Attentive ✦ Listens ✦ Personable ✦ Professional ✦ Thorough
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Kendraly
Braid Removal, Crochet Braids · ✅ Verified Review
★★★★★
Loc Wash · Re-twist · Style
5.0 · 3 months ago
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Blake
✅ Verified Review
★★★★★
Braids · Wash · Blowout · Cut
5.0 · Last year
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Shelby
✅ Verified Review
78
Verified Reviews
★★★★★
4.9 / 5.0
on StyleSeat
High Maintenance Haircare

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HM Natural Hair Academy

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Find Us

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Location
850 S. 60th Street, Building 1000
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Located inside Glen Meadows Retirement Community
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Your Stylist
Jennifer Dock
Owner & Lead Educator
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Hours
Sunday1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Deposit Policy
A deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your appointment. This deposit is non-refundable and will be kept if you cancel without rescheduling. Questions? Contact Jenn directly.
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No-Show / Late Cancellation Policy
If you cancel less than 24 hours prior to your appointment, your deposit will be kept and you will be charged the difference between your deposit and 50% of the service price.
If you fail to show up, your deposit will be kept and you will be charged 100% of the service price.
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Glen Meadows Retirement Community
850 S. 60th Street, Bldg 1000 · West Des Moines, IA
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