Ayano Augustine – Sugaring Professional & Ke Kō Educator in Des Moines, Iowa

About Ayano Augustine

Ayano Augustine is a highly skilled sugaring professional and educator based in Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in gentle, effective hair removal and personalized skin care. Born and raised in Sendai, Japan, Ayano began her career in 2011 as a waxer, but in 2019 she discovered body sugaring — and instantly knew it was the method she wanted to master and share.

Her approach combines technical precision with a calm, private environment, ensuring every client feels comfortable, cared for, and confident. Whether you’re new to sugaring or a seasoned regular, Ayano tailors each session to your unique needs, always prioritizing a gentle touch and professional results.

In addition to serving her clients, Ayano is an associate educator with Ke Kō Botanicals, offering hands-on, in-depth training for licensed estheticians and cosmetologists. With over 14 years of experience and a “best-of” teaching style shaped by learning from top industry educators, she equips students with both solid technique and a clear understanding of the “why” behind each movement.

Her goal is simple — to inspire confidence, skill, and professionalism in every client and student she works with, because, as she says: “It’s so good to be sugared!”