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    Avant Garde Salon

    3.8 (104 reviews)
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    I asked for a high dimension color, brown, honey gold highlights, etc. I was a level 10 white hair, platinum blonde. I left the salon a dark dark DARK red brown. No blonde or light color to be seen. It's bad. And it'll be maybe a year before I can safely touch it again. I normally would never leave a bad review. But oh my God, is it so bad, I cried in the salon, and I cried after. They did refund me completely and said that it just wasn't a good fit for a blonde. Well then they should have booked me with someone that fits.. and they should know their strengths and weaknesses before messing with someone's hair like that.

    Natalie R.

    Great salon! Very welcoming and kind staff. Coffee was offered which is always a plus. Jessica cut my hair exactly how I asked. I've tried many salons since moving to GNV and this is finally the one! I would definitely recommend this salon & ask for Jessica. Their prices are affordable too.

    Love my new hair cut! Rachel did great!
    Matthew L.

    Absolutely loved my hair cut last night with Rachel at Avant Garde Salon. I have been looking for a place to get a new hair cut and I don't think I need to go anywhere else. I have been to a few other salons in Gainesville recently and after this haircut with Rachel I am sold! This is where I will be getting my cut! First the men's cuts are only $25 which is amazing because of the time and effort they put into each cut. My hair cut started at 5:15 and last over an hour just because of the time and effort that was put into this haircut. We first talked about what I wanted and was looking for. Then we saw some pictures for inspiration. Finally, Rachel got to work and did a wonderful job with the cut, shampoo, and keeping the conversation going the whole entire time! It was a great cut! The salon is beautiful inside. They have a big store front that you can buy products and hair tools. They have a large reception area as well and the reception people are super friendly and nice! When you go back to get your cut, they have a large chair that is not like most hair cut places and chairs, it is more of a big seat! Avant Garde does a lot of other stuff not just hair cuts. They do nails, massages, and others as well, but I only did a haircut this time! Rachel was amazing she kept the conversation going the whole time and I can't wait to go back to her next month for color and a cut! I am sold on this place and think all should try it out! Thanks for the great service and for making my 30's hair cut look great!

    I am totally pissed off. Understand I'm not an entitled person. A mere 60 yr old wanting my hair cut and some common curtsy. I had an appointment before thanksgiving Oct. 20th and was asked to postpone until today at 6.30pm. Of course. Life happens. That I can deal with. Last evening I am asked via text if I can come at either 3.30 or 4.00 pm. I asked for 3.30. I just got up and left as it was now 3.45 and my hairdresser is shooting the shit! No word of I will be right with you! Obviously my appointment not myself are of much importance. I'm saddened.

    Dawn F.

    I want to take the time to boast on my stylist, Calla. She listened to me so well. I feel I might've been difficult to work with but she acted so calm, understanding, & patient. My son just had a kidney transplant & we're only here temporarily for the time. I hadn't had my hair done in over 4 years. I felt frumpy & old despite the fact I've recently lost over 50 lbs. (I'm legitimately getting old & can't do too much about that). I didn't necessarily articulate what I really wanted initially but she read me like a book & gave my hair a balayage treatment that was absolutely perfect for me. I genuinely look forward to seeing her again. She's extremely kind & professional. Additionally, the salon is nice. It could use some decorating, however. It's completely void on their walls & makes it feel more sterile than inviting. The LAST place I wanted to feel like it was at was a Drs office or hospital waiting room. I'm assuming it's because it's run & owned by men. LOL They're extremely kind, mind you but clearly not into what relaxes the bulk of their clientele... women. One of the other ladies did my daughter's mani/pedi & again everything was perfect. She was so very sweet & yet professional toward my 9 year old. I don't think you can go wrong booking an appointment here. Especially if it's with sweet, talented Calla. She's super smart & creative!!

    My hair post partial. Very brassy and frizzy after a hair mask

    I will start off with the pros. Very nice staff and they offer you a drink. Now to the cons. I have been getting a partial highlight for the last 5 years to my hair. Every stylist prior has gotten my dark brown hair to blonde. This hair dye left it brassy. I returned again for a fix up and sadly parts of it is still brassy. The stylist was very nice but sadly not the desired hair color. I also paid for a hair mask but my hair has never felt worse. Overall I will not be going back. Not because the staff was rude or anything just because the products they use are not at par and do not give the desired outcome for the price

    Courtneys mastery! Pls see my review.
    Sophia P.

    *LGBT/QUEER FRENDLY** One of my biggest anxieties about moving from Oakland, California to Gainesville was finding a new stylist. I had been loyal to and grew to love Ami Goot at Bang and Locks, an Aveda Concepts Salon in Oakland. I began researching stylists right when I got to Gainesville. My first cut was at Salon at 716, which was mediocre at best. I attribute to lack of chemistry with the stylist I saw. It just wasn't there to the fault of no one. Avant Garde brings it from the time you walk into the door and are greeted with a beer/wibe/soda/fancy coffee, until you leave with your next appointment and a haircut that leaves you feeling fierce. My partner Shanti get her amazing cuts by Greg, the Barber at Avant Garde who recommended the AMAZING master stylist Courtney to me. All I had to do was say 4 words to Courtney: Assymetrical, Short Bangs, and Texturizing, and she ran with it, and brought it BIG TIME. Courtneys vision, technique,and intuition are golden, and I am 100% happy with my cut, and cannot wait to see how my hair evolves as she works on it. Courtney is A+. I am scheduled for color this coming week and will post photos of color then.

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    Great hair cut and helpful staff when I asked about salon products. Also discounts for UF staff.

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    Fantastic stylists and great welcoming space, found my new go to salon in Gainesville!

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    My stylist was Samantha who spent enough time with me to initially understand what I really am looking for .

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