Worst experience I've ever had at a salon Monica put bleach on my hair three times! Obviously, the worst happened. She left the salon right away, the receptionist obviously couldn't help me I was hysterically, crying, obviously, with burns on my scalp, the hair on my widows, peak list, totally fried off the knee of my neck fried off. Owner could care less I paid almost $1000 for a catastrophe. Worst dark Whole I've ever been to do not step foot in this place They act as if they're a real salon and they know what they're doing read more

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I've been in searching for a Master who can Really hear what His Client wants and give very helpful Suggestions. I came in with a foto of my favorite haircut and I wasn't sure that it can happen and they were very welcoming and booked me the same day what was a really surprising! The master Mani is amazing He made me feel very relaxed about result and I enjoyed the process because all of products they use -- felt like Spa! The haircut is absolutely stunning I'm in love! So grateful! The price by the way was really good! Same level salons here are charging the way more for this styling. Thank you Mani you are the best! read more

Alankara Aveda Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - La Quinta, California

Love Aveda products and love how when you walk in it smells like a spa. Michelle is my person and I'm lovin my hair.

Wonderful salon ! Great service and well organized too! Very friendly, professional, and clean ! I highly recommend Alankara Aveda salon !

Not feeling rushed, just a relaxing environment for both women and men... However a little cramped for this guy. I am aware many salons have this packed-in feeling so they can get as many chairs and clients make magic happen. YELP Shout Answer: I am sure if you are accustomed to the little chaotic salon environment then you will be ok with it. Location: Excellent Services: M&P - I have had better but it was fine, just fine, well maybe not great. Overall Value: Sorry not for me and while priced to market during peak season, there was no value for me. read more

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The neck message was amazing and my color was perfect and long lasting!Easy parking and a happy salon.

I had my partial highlights done today by Monica. Couldn't be happier with the results. She is a true professional in her work and personality. I felt pampered and relaxed and look forward to my next visit. read more

The only reason I go in there is for the amazing manicures Bridgette gives me. She takes her time and my manicures last forever! She is a true professional. ZB read more

My wife goes to this salon regularly. She really likes the staff and their work. They

Very upset with the color and cut. It was my first time there and I was given an appointment with Bonnie. I requested ash blonde/silver color and a trim. I showed her many photos and described what I wanted. When I got up from the shampoo chair and told her it was dark, she said it looked that way because my hair was wet. She used way too much toner and my hair is now purple. I also asked for a layered look and ended up with a blunt cut! I will NOT be returning. read more

Michelle is an excellent stylist and is exceptional with color! The salon has a very positive and professional vibe! Kara is very good with waxing. She uses the soft wax and is very gentle! read more

Great service every visit (Nathan, Valerie) and outstanding haircut by Michelle - a true professional and master stylist! The hottest seat in town is with Michelle and the Team at Alankara! read more

Michelle Mata at Alankara is an excellent and professional hair stylist Very skilled in cuts for all hair types, excellent colorist, a great eye for what is flattering to her clients and just as importantly, patient and kind in her demeanor working with the client to the client's satisfaction. Im from the East Coast (DC area) and Michele is better than many i had there. I know a great hair stylist when I find one and they are hard to find. Robyn F . I have been seeing Michele every 5 weeks for a year. I have never, ever seen the type of behavior you describe to me, not to the staff, not to anyone else ..ever...no matter how busy the salon has been The staff will also offer coffee, tea, neck rubs for free whike you wait. As an adult, as you were watching your time, you could have asked the front desk how much longer, and based on the answer, made your decision. Doing the math you gave, your wait was 15 mins. Oh the tragedy, even if it was 30 mins. You are an adult. I never understand what someone gets out of bashing someone on social media. There are two sides to every story. Own your part of yours There are greater tragedies in life than waiting in a hair salon. You could be in a rehab center or a hospital waiting for a diaper change. Instead, you were in a nice salon, with amenities offered, in beautiful La Quinta and you bitch about having to wait 15 mins. read more

Wow I debated whether or not to color my hair and I am so glad I did. I have about 30 percent grey on my dark brown hair and it was becoming dull and brassy. I saw Manny today not knowing how to address my color without eliminating my frame of grey around my face, which I really wanted to keep. Manny is a miracle stylist. He made my hair color and style better than I could ever expect. Manny listened to my wants and created exactly what I wanted. I'm going to be a regular at Alankara and especially using Manny as my stylist. thank you for making me feel pretty read more

This is a MANY years overdue happy customer review for this salon - and specifically the very talented Master Stylist Michelle Mata. Having gone to (and liked) Aveda salons for a few years in Los Angeles, when I moved to San Diego I tried a couple of local salons and I could not find one I liked...The Aveda salon closest to me in Carlsbad was terrible and ended up closing. I tried other salons and they were all MEH. I could not get a wearable, easy to style haircut near San Diego to save my life. Surely there is somewhere around here, but I was so tired of paying a lot for bad haircuts and flaky stylists, that I was ready to cut my own hair! On a day trip to La Quinta about 13 years ago, I decided to try the Alankara Aveda salon and Michelle Mata was assigned to me randomly by a twist of great fortune. Ever since, every few months on a Saturday I have been driving round trip 2 hours each way from Carlsbad to La Quinta to have Michelle Mata cut and color my hair. Since I began seeing Michelle so many years ago, she has become a VERY in demand stylist, and it can be more challenging to secure an appointment with her, but she is worth waiting for, and I am very happy for her success. When she cuts my hair the cut stays wearable for a looooong time, and grows out nicely. She is also an excellent colorist. I have lived in Manhattan, West Hollywood, Newport Beach, and North San Diego and have never encountered a stylist I like better than Michelle. She is very talented, and a grounded wonderful person. Everyone in this salon is friendly, I like that this salon has stable, talented personnel with infrequent turnover. And, the parking is easy. My husband occasionally has his hair cut here also, both with Michelle and other stylists. I definitely recommend Alankara Salon! read more

We got manny very rude . Never felt so not welcomed and uncomfortable I seen other reviews of people who had him and I was excited to be seeing him . I really didn't want to tip but I'm not that rude. He barely even said a word to me or my daughter it was like he didn't wanna be there maybe we caught him on a bad day it looked like we were there before him he was late it not my fault you can't tell time, maybe he was mad at us for being on time . I'll take my money elsewhere read more

Excellent work! I came to a friend's wedding and I needed my hair done; absolutely loved it! I was treated so wonderfully and it made me feel special. I highly highly recommend this salon and Manny is great! Please go see him, I wish I lived there. Thank you Manny for being so lovely and doing a great job with my hair. read more

Jackie was able to see me the same day and provided me with a nice fresh cut that I've been trying to achieve for a long time. Chill spot, Very clean. read more

10/10 experience with Monica. I always come in for a wash, blow dry and bob cut. Monica has been doing my hair for the past 3 years and each time I see her, her energy is so comforting. She makes me feel seen and heard, my expectations are always met. My hair always comes out so silky and shiny I feel like a whole new person after! Definitely recommend if you want to leave with a smile on your face! read more

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I have been a client of Michelle Mata-Gonzalez for years. Michelle has years of professional salon experience and is someone I can trust with my hair visions and dreams. My favorite aspect of Michelle's service is that she listens to what I am asking for but has the knowledge and experience to modify that desire to best compliment my face shape, and skin tone. This salon is always a fun place to be! read more

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Highly recommend this salon Those who are new to the La Quinta area like I was ... I found Abby here at alankara aveda salon The best color and stylist ! Thank you Abby for making my hair look amazing read more

Well, I gave them a two star because the hair cut and color services are okay. If you care about customer service or value I would have put less than one. The owner is a greedy person. have never seen a place charge extra or try to for everything. The last straw for me was taking my niece for her haircut and them wanting to charge me an extra $15 after I had paid because her hair was taking longer to dry than they thought. I had been spending at least $ 500 to $1000 a month there myself. They didn't care. I would not go there again if you paid me to. When a place cares more about $15 than a year long (not seasonal) regular client that says it all. Now they've lost a lot more than $15! My friends that were going there are all stopping also. In response to the invalid response below. I paid for her hair and when asked to pay more during the blow dry not cut I asked them to show me where they charged more to blow dry long hair. I also had already tipped out the person who spent the time drying her hair $20. It was not the hairdresser lol. In addition I NEVER no showed ever! I did have to miss a few appointments with a phone call due to Covid or Covid exposure. Additionally once with 103 temperature. Once again that shows they care more about money than clients. I would have gladly paid the extra charge if they showed me where it was listed. It was not. They also do not discount for no blow dry or short hair. Price modifications are one way there. read more

I've been going for a couple years. The salon is very nice. Michelle is a good stylist but she has an atrocious attitude. Last Tuesday I had an 11:30 appointment. I arrived at 11:20 and was seated in a chair. Michelle came over and I said, "I'm early" and we briefly discussed what was being done. Michelle said she was finishing up with a client and would be back. 25 minutes later she returned. I asked what happened and why was I left to sit here for almost a half hour. I said if I knew she was running late, I'd have gone for a coffee and returned. Rather than saying, I'm so sorry. I got stuck with a client." and defusing the situation, Michelle picked a fight with me and accused me of verbally abusing her. She demanded to know if I ever worked in the service industry and what specifically I did. She asked if I still wanted her to do my hair and I said yes, please. She said she'd do it today, but never again. I said that was okay with me. Again, as I said before, she's a good stylist and did a good job on my hair that day. I reported this incident to the manager and he was very apologetic and said he would discuss this with the owners. It's too bad that Alankara has a stylist with such a horrible attitude. Because of her behavior I will no longer go to this salon and I will stop referring my friends. read more

visited Alankara Salon in La Quinta on Saturday, 7/20/24, and had a wonderful experience! From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted by name by the front desk staff, which made me feel instantly welcomed. Despite the super hot day, they offered me water or tea--a lovely touch. Nathan took me to wash my hair while Monica was finishing up with another guest. Nathan was kind, funny, and made the hair-washing experience incredibly relaxing. I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my hair, but Monica was fantastic. We scrolled through photos together until I found a style I liked. She talked me through every step as she cut off about 7 inches. Thats a lot of hair for someone who used to having long hair! I absolutely love my new cut; it feels so good and fresh! Overall, the team's friendliness, professionalism, and attention to detail made my visit memorable. I highly recommend Monica & Alankara Salon for anyone looking for a top-notch salon experience! read more

Just moved to the area. Very few people cut my hair the way I like it. I'm always afraid of getting a pedicure too. Most of the time I get cut. I was recommended by a friend to this salon. I booked an appointmet with Bridget. Beleive she is relatively new there but ton of experience in the business. OMG. one of the best haircuts ever! She also does pedicures. Why not right?! Incredible expeience. Can't wait to go back. Actually looking forward to having haircut and pedicures on an ongoing basis. The people at this salon were freindly. All of them helping each other out. I highly recommend this salon and bridget. read more

Had an amazing cut and highlights from George. Very happy with results. Will definitely be going back to George. He really took his time and did a great job read more

I needed a restart to the New Year. I decided a new haircut would help. I was so fortunate to have Eric style my hair. I have thick , straight hair and it has been a while since I've had a really good style. Eric took the time and made sure that my hair was just perfect. Thank you for the best Salon experience that I have had in years. read more

Alankara Aveda Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - La Quinta, California

Abby is great! Very good colorist. It's a nice environment and although some of their services are kind of pricey, you just need to be clear about what you want and then it's fine. read more

I'm here in town to help my parents for a couple of weeks and somehow won the lottery by finding Manny! He corrected my color beautifully, gave me a trim that has my hair bouncing more than it has in years, and just made me feel beautiful and seen. I came in for a color and cut but came out with a whole new, positive outlook on life. #pricess! Thank you, Manny! read more

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I went in for a hair cut with Manny who has cut and styled my hair for about a year. As usual Manny was upbeat and anxious to make sure the result was good and that I was pleased. Alankara is a classy salon right in Old Town La Quinta and I would recommend it to both men and women. read more

I've been getting my hair done here since I moved to town 6 months ago and have had consistent great experiences with the whole staff! I have a LOT of hair, and it always takes hours, and which other salons have kinda guilt-tripped me about? Not here. I get great blow outs, perfect cuts, beautiful highlights, and recently even some pink color! Abby is the bomb and you are lucky if she does your hair. Previous colorists (in other cities) would blame my hair for not lifting well, or not taking toner well, and I've paid some outrageous prices for poor results believing it was just my hair's fault! Haha. At this salon, Abby always notes with delight how quickly my my hair lifts, the tone is perfect every time, and I leave with *glowing* hair and feeling gorgeous, which is how it should be. Having a skilled colorist/stylist really makes all the difference. The rest of the staff is always so welcoming and friendly, goes out of their way to be helpful with scheduling, and I've gotten some great blowdries from the other stylists as well. I love when they stop by and say hi during my appointment. They never push product on me, which I appreciate Bc I have waaaay too many products and am trying to pare down my collection. I did purchase one product that Abby thought would be great for my hair post-processing, and it is! I just really appreciate that they aren't pushy about it here. Bonus: the location is great! In old town La Quinta, right across from the RD RNNR cafe, so I love to walk over and grab lunch with my new beautiful hair after my appointment. I finally found my hair home read more

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let me start by saying i was only in town and needed a place to get a cut and style. Monica hooked me up. She was very tentative and such a sweet heart from the second i met her. She did an amazing job on my hair and will def return. not only was she amazing but the salon has a really great vibe to it as well. everyone was very nice and helpful. 10/10. read more

Michelle Mata, a Master sylist, cut and styled my hair today. Michelle is my only stylist. Now I ask you, Why would you ever go anywhere else? read more

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I've been going to this salon for a year or more for hair color, and I really prefer the Aveda dye compared to any other salon. They can usually get you scheduled within the week and the salon is very clean. Thanks for the beautiful hair color Kristen! read more

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Abby did an amazing job correcting my year long grown out disaster. Love the color, cut, and hang out.

I've been Aveda customer for 24 years. This is worst experience ever. $600 to have my hair low lights. That $190-to shampoo out $120- by a minor -blow dry $120. No hair cut Also charged of 2 services not received $200. Saw my specialist for total of 20 minutes total. Sat there an hour with no one around. Horrible read more

If a top stylist can't cut bangs properly..... then that is a major issue. I emailed the owner but he never got back to me about this issue and other issues I encountered...... needless to say I DO NOT recommend this place. read more

Michelle is a hair color magician! I originally saw her to correct my blonde hair that another salon ruined. She not only made it look better but it's in great condition. This is why I continue to come all the way from San Francisco for her. She's a true artist and I trust her completely. I've also seen Kristen and she is fantastic as well. After the first lockdown was over my hair was a grown out mess. Kristen brought it back to life. Alankara is taking every precaution during this crazy time. I have felt very safe going there during Covid. Their sanitation and cleanliness is apparent. Everyone who works there is friendly and warm. I always look forward to my next appointment. read more

April did a fantastic job highlighting and cutting my hair. I love it! They were able to get me right in and follow a disinfectant procedure, coming and going. April is a pleasure to talk to as well. read more

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I been going to Manny for over a year. Manny does an amazing job! Very friendly he listens to how I want my hair colored. He also add partial highlights. I feel very confident and happy when I leave the salon! read more