Salvatore took very good care of me and we had a nice chat. I got my hair cut and roots touched up with a conditioning treatment and i mos had my brows shaped and tinted for $170 euro. the treatments came with a scalp and hand massage as well as some aromatherapy. very nice experience in this salon! read more

Amazing salon. I usually stop in for blowouts when I'm in Florence for work. Was in desperate need of a haircut in June and Athina did a stellar job with my long layers. She also gave me great advice on what length would look best for my face size and shape, etc. Have been going to the same salon in NYC for 10+ years and but may wait until my next trip to Florence because it was that good! Grazie mille!! read more

Back in Florance. Messaged on IG like I did last year for an appointment. The message was seen and no response. Completely different from last year. At least reply, it's booked. Not the same service or care. read more

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I am studying abroad in Florence for the semester and I needed my blonde very refreshed. I was nervous because I've never gotten my hair done outside of my home salon, but Contrasto Aveda and Diana were absolutely amazing!! Diana sat down with me and we went through exactly what I wanted and she explained how she could do it. I made an appointment for the next day. The experience was overall amazing, hair mask was lovely, and they were super kind the entire time. My blonde color turned out exactly how I wanted it to and I would 100% recommend it to a friend! Thank you for everything! read more

Love love love. These stylists are so talented. My friend and I came for blowouts. They spent their time washing our hair, giving us massages and styling to perfection. My hair normally falls after getting a blowout, however it stayed intact the entire trip. I would highly recommend this place! read more

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I am studying abroad for a few weeks and my sewn extension started to fall out. i went to at least 4 other salons and no one could help me fix it. i walked into Aveda and was greeted by two amazing women who were so eager to find someone who could help. I got into the chair within minutes with no appointment, Noemi was able to fix my extension perfectly! I even got a blowout after because my hair has been very frizzy here, and it looked AMAZING! Thank you so much Aveda and Noemi for saving the day! read more

Amazing styling from Salvatore. I have pin straight hair that doesn't hold a curl and wanted Boticelli Venus ringlets and waves. It's Florence, so why not? I showed Salvatore a photo and I said, "this will be a challenge," but he confidently assured me he could create the look and make it last. He did and I rocked it for three days. He was fun to talk to during the service and everyone was super nice. Still amazed with what he could do with my hair! read more

If you're in the area and desperately needing a blow out, please don't hesitate this spa/salon! I've come here twice in the last 7 days and it's been an absolute treat. I've gotten wash and styles in NYC, LA, London, and Paris and Fernando here in Florence beat them all. The best 28€ I've ever spent! read more

Good value for the price and my hair felt and looked a lot healthier after my haircut and hair mask. Very friendly staff too!

I was roaming around Florence, when I saw this salon. I popped in and requested a cut. After waiting about 45 minutes, I was off to be shampooed. Prior to shampooing, they do a scalp massage with essential oils. I selected the lavender, which was lovely. The massage was icing on the cake for me! From there, I was escorted over to a lovely curly red head, who worked her magic! She did an amazing job and was really honest about what would work for my curly hair. I left feeling amazing and ready to go to the opera! If I'm back in Florence, I would come by here again. If you're in Florence, I highly recommend this place. Everyone is exceptional and the price is much lower comparable to the US. read more

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I wanted a cut and trim on my bangs and I walked out with the best hair cut of my life! The head massage with lavender oil was a plus, too. People with thin hair, be aware that they can be a little rough but overall great quality! read more

Contrasto Aveda - Hair Salons Near Me - Florence, FI

i got a great haircut by lori! the salon is very pretty and in a great location. i recommend this salon for anybody who wants a perfect haircut. i got a lavender scalp massage and was shampooed after. lori is so good at what she does. i recommend her for a perfect haircut, after my cut i got a blowout and the total was pretty good for the quality and what was done! this salon is perfect i wish there was one back home! read more

I emailed about an appointment because I recently moved to Italy and my Italian is poor. I was told I had to use their online appointment system. I registered and made 2 appointments. I drove down and spent half an hour looking for parking. when I got to the salon, they said I did not have an appointment though I received both an email and text confirmation. no real apology. I left and within 5 minutes received a cancellation. super disappointing to this lifetime aveva user. they've lost a good customer and her family read more

Came here to get a Brazilian before heading to the beach. I read the reviews and knew it wasn't going to be the best experience, but I was desperate. It was by far the most painful wax experience I have ever had. The woman went way to fast and didn't even get everything. They only use soft wax which is so much more painful than hard wax when used down there. At the end of the day it got the job done (for the most part) and was super inexpensive, but it was not a great experience. read more

One of the very very many (FEW) important things I google-ed when I came to live in Italy was "AVEDA + FLORENCE + ITALY". This was because my color conserve shampoo and conditioner were becoming .. well.. scarce (couldn't water it down anymore, would just be ... water) You know what I found?? Not one, not two, but THREE different AVEDA locations in Florence. WOW. I came to find that these AVEDA salons were all owned by the same person, but each had it's own unique salon space and well equipped AVEDA products store. The Salon(s) Contrasto all have the same typical AVEDA features as I have found in the States, such as.. rich earthy tones and fixtures, distinctive AVEDA smell and unique groovy looking stylists. It's almost like your getting highlights and your upper lip waxed in a temperate rainforest by little forest nymphs.... this feeling only lasts a couple seconds until your friseur accidently yanks the brush a little too hard through your knotty thin hair and/or the extremely loud high pitched voice of the woman next to you is recapitulating the incompetence of her boyfriend / coworker / mecchanic / milkman / librarian etc. This place is busy so it is not likely you will find yourself the only client at any of these locations. Walk-ins are welcome at the Via de'Neri branches, but the Via della Mosca Salon is appointments only. If your looking for an English speaking stylist I recommend Livio or Antonio. I enjoy Serena, who does nice highlights. Waxing is available and done decently for a reasonable price €5 ( I haven't had it done for awhile so the price may have changed). The only thing that made me a little sad is that the AVEDA products for sale are more expensive then you would find in the States. They are already a bit pricey, so the extra €€ ' s per product made me shed a tear when I bought my color conserve shampoo. ( I now stock up on products when I go home) HOWEVER there is an amazing discount for students - 20% off hair services (something I have NEVER found in any AVEDA store back home) I have been pretty satisfied with the products and services I have received over the years from AVEDA salons. Salon Contrasto isn't any different. AVEDA prices are on the high side. I would expect to pay anywhere from €50 -€100 or much more depending on what you have done. Like many salons they charge for washing and drying your hair, which is around € 17 and sometimes they will try to slip in a nice deep conditioning rinse or something of that sort , which YES you have to pay for b/c it is EXTRA. That is why it is SUPER important to stay informed on what IS and IS NOT included in the cut or color service. Never be afraid to ask or say "oh yes that deep conditioning treatment sounds delightful... how much is that?" If your just going in for a hair cut and don't want to spend €17 for someone to wash and blow dry your hair - TELL THEM that you don't want it washed, I don't think it is really necessary for a cut BUT isn't it sooo nice to have someone wash your hair for 5 minutes, massaging your scalp and LADIES... it has been said that getting your hair massaged increases your oxytocin levels, now isn't that a way better way to splurge than a 200 calorie gelato ?? Splurge !! read more

I had my hair colored and cut and the stylist did a fine job. Other reviewers have described this salon as inexpensive. I wouldn't necessarily agree. I paid 95 euro for this service, which is about 20 percent more than I would pay at home but I don't live in a large city. But they were very nice and accommodating of my rudimentary Italian. read more

I went today for an eyebrow wax. I was so excited when they told me they could take me without an appointment. The process itself was painless and only 8 euro. However, my eyebrows are gone..... they're uneven, disproportionally apart and the left one is crooked. She didn't show me a mirror afterward and I didn't think much of it, but when I got home I was mortified. They had grown in full and I thought she was going to "clean up" like she said, not change the shape (unevenly) and take them away although the workers were very nice, I now need to learn how to draw on eyebrows. read more

I personally have been going to this salon since I studied here in 2005. There are a few different locations in close radius to one another but the one I prefer is adjacent to via dei neri and located on the street "via della mosca" (I had a friend who had a bad experience at the one on via dei neri). They are a bit on the pricey side, think of 35-40 for a cut and 80-100 for color & cut but they do give you a 20% student discount. I also agree with the previous poster about washing and drying your hair. I always made the mistake of not asking or saying anything and they don't really tell you if you are getting a deep conditioner treatment but just go ahead and do it and charge you later. Just make sure and ask, especially if your on a budget. You don't have to get your hair washed and dried if you don't want to. I will say that their shampoo is amazing, and they give you a very nice scalp massage which means whenever I go I end up getting it. They also have free books to read while waiting and hot tea. Seriously it's fantastic and they have always done a GREAT job with my hair (via della mosca) read more

Aveda and Contrasto Hair Salon in Florence Italy is an amazing place with the most amazing team of professionals I've ever seen. They have 3 salons in the city center and offer everything you can possibly imagine. Everything from hair, massages, facials to nails. This is the most professional salon you will find in Florence Italy. http://youtu.be/nCqvgcddFko read more

While in Florence, my mother-in-law wanted a blowout, so she came to Salome Contrastó. After her appointment, she could not stop talking about the service and how amazing her hair looked and felt. She said the scalp massage alone was worth the visit, but the price of the blowout was unbeatable. I wish this salon was in NYC! read more

Came here for a Brazilian and underarm wax. The place was very clean and they saw me right on time! The esthetician was very professional and she moved quickly. The entire process only took about 20 minutes! I was in and out very quickly! Overall it was a nice experience and the wax was I expensive. I paid 10 for the underarms and 30 for the Brazilian. This is pretty cheap compared to what I pay in the US so I appreciated this given the high quality of service. read more

Antonio is so wonderful! They really make it a relaxing spa experience with hot tea and a scented oil scalp massage but also fun with american music and lots of chitchat in english and italian. I got a great cut&style and a student discount! read more

I came to Salon Contrasto on the recommendation of my host in Florence. I've been traveling Europe for 3 months with a really adventurous purple and blonde look which was cool but not really great for backpacking. So my hair was turning into a huge mess. Tangled, dry, with very severe roots. It was bad. I came in and told the staff what I wanted and they were so accommodating. Double checking with English speakers to make sure everything was explained properly before going forward. Tania had to do color correction, addition of color, and then my hair was cut and styled by another worker. It took over 4 hours, but it was nothing short of a miracle what I walked out with. I couldn't believe it. The best color work I've ever seen. I feel much happier and confident with a better color and style. I'm so grateful. Thank you to Tania, Noh, and everyone else. My best advice -- go there and trust the team. They will take care of you. read more

Came in without an appointment for an eyebrow wax, and they took me right away. They told me that they usually don't accept walk-in clients, but they were really nice about it. I waited 3 minutes or so then was taken in. Elizabeth did a great job, it was €5. read more

Came here twice while in Florence as a bridesmaid for my friend's wedding. The first visit was for gel nails and the second was with the bridal party for hair and makeup. The hair was simple and done well (nothing special really to say), but the makeup and nails were spot on! I had Barbara for both, and she was wonderful! :) My makeup was definitely among the better, and she really listened to what we asked for. As for the nails, mine normally don't stay more than a few days (even with gel), but these lasted the rest of our trip and then some (over 2 weeks) and still looked great! Would definitely recommend going to see Barbara at this salon. read more

Ohh I was so excited to find this place! Received an incredible cut and the service/atmosphere was outstanding. Definitely recommend! read more

Was excited to try this place but was very disappointed... Got a shallac manicure and they charged me €15 for the manicure part where all she did was file my nails and then another €25 for just the shallac Polish.... Total BS, not very happy about it. I've never paid more than $25 for both a full manicure and shallac Polish so this just doesn't seem right to me. Also the polish selection is very limited so I had to settle on a dull color. Overall very nice service but definitely not worth it for the price. read more

I'm a study abroad student who is staying in Florence for 3 months. Normally I get waxed by European waxing center in the states or do my own waxing at home. I waited as long as I could to get a Brazilian while abroad and read so many reviews to see which was the best option. I chose this place because it's a beautiful and clean salon. The woman who greeted me when I entered was super nice and hospitable. She offered me tea and water while I waited for my appointment. The wax wasn't the best I've ever gotten but it certainly wasn't bad. They use soft wax for the entirely of the Brazilian which I've never had, which I heard is more painful but I don't think it's any more painful than a hard wax. The girl who did my wax was very sweet and tried her best to communicate in English with me about pain. She had be hold my skin taut in some areas however I wish she had told me to do it for the entire wax to avoid bruising. There were two areas where she went over a bone/ curvature which caused minimal bruising, but still bruising. Luckily it didn't hurt but did leave a mark. The negatives where that there were a few stray hairs that she must have not seen, some strips left minimal bruising (I also bruise like a peach so I don't blame her completely)and the wax left me really sticky. The positives was it was super clean and professional in the salon, the staff were super nice and welcoming, and the wax was done in 15-20 minutes. And best part is was SUPER cheap compared to America where you can easily pay $50+, it was only 30€!!!! I'll be going again despite the negatives so I have it 4 stars. read more

I'm a Canadian student studying in Florence and have been here for over 6 months when I couldn't go any longer without a cut. I was incredibly nervous, even though several people assured me that Italians are the best hair dressers. After seeking out the location on Via della Mosca that everyone says takes appointments, I walked in and they told me they are "walk-in only". The larger location, about 20 meters down the street on Via dei Neri, booked my appointment for me and provided me with little information as to who would be doing my hair and how much it would cost. They did reassure me that they would put me with an english-speaking stylist. It runs exactly like any other Aveda salon I've been to. You sit & wait as they offer you tea or water while you read magazines. Such a nice atmosphere. I had Rebecca, or "Becky" (as she referred to herself), as a colourist and Lucca as a stylist. I was incredibly nervous because I was cutting over 4 inches off and getting highlights for the first time in years. I highly recommend them both! Becky did the best colouring I've ever seen and even directed me to deviate from what I "thought" I wanted by recommending I stay closer to my natural colour. Thank goodness. My highlights are so subtle that they look incredibly natural but add so much dimension to my hair. Lucca took the reigns and gave me exactly what I was looking for- I was able to hold on to my length while revamping my ends and body/volume. He did wash my hair with a deep-conditioner (I know I was supposed to say no but I was treating myself) and blow dried it. The total came to 130 euros after 3 hours, multiple highlights, a head massage, deep conditioning & shampooing, several teas & a blow out. I'd say it was well worth it just for the feeling of being "home" for a day. Hope you have as good of an experience as I did. read more

While visiting Florence, I really needed a haircut and turned to yelp for guidance, which led me here. So, I walked in with a handwritten-google-translated page about what I wanted (lol), and being that it was a new place and that I barely spoke the language I really did not know what I would end up with, but! I seriously had THE best haircut I ever remember getting!! Eva was my stylist and she was adorable, sweet, patient and very good with the scissors. She did exactly what I asked for! :) ... There was another young man there who greeted me and who was sort of overseeing my whole experience that was also sweet but I don't remember his name :( Price: I had already washed my hair that morning so I did not get a shampoo, so the cut only was either 40 or 45 euro. (Sorry, I don't remember exactly because it's been a few months now and I'm finally getting around to writing the review) Anyway, based on my experience, I highly recommend Eva and this salon :) And thanks to other yelpers for the referral! read more

Went in earlier today as a walk in for a haircut and was almost immediately taken to a chair (I only sat down to wait for a couple minutes). Then Stephanie my stylist asked me questions about exactly what I wanted. She spoke English well and did an incredibly good job!. My hair is blonde, but thick and it was looking very boring. She kept my length but took out a lot of the hair weighing me down and gave me layers which is exactly what I wanted. Definitely recommend to anyone who needs a good cut or style. :) read more

I've been living in Florence for almost 2 years and really needed a haircut. Contrasto was recommended by a friend and when I poked around online, found they didn't require appointments and had English speaking stylists. I showed up today, without an appointment, and they took me in immediately! Although neither of the English speaking stylists were available, the woman who took care of me (Jacqueline) was absolutely delightful and so patient with my lack of Italian. My hair has never felt softer and the cut she gave me is terrific. I would go back in a heartbeat! read more

I've been looking for a good place to get waxed here (I get my underarms waxed) and I finally found this salon! They do almost any kind of waxing for a cheap price! Also they have great customer service and even got someone for me to speak English. It is a beautiful clean salon and will for sure be going back! I'm not sure how they are with other services but for Waxing it was a good experience for me read more

Giordano is excellent! He cut my hair 2 days before my wedding in Florence, and then offered to style it the day of the wedding. Both cut and style were exactly what I wanted, both much cheaper than I'm used to paying in the states. I showed him an unrealistic picture of what I wanted and was amazed how he transformed my hair into the exact reference picture. And he's a friendly dude. Highly recommended read more

This salon is absolutely the best. I'm from New York and I've had my experiences with hair salons. Saline Contrasto is luxurious, professional, they did a great job with my color and a cut. Also it's way cheaper than prices in the US. I highly recommend this place. read more

do not go here if you are getting a bikini/brazilian wax. they completely ripped my skin off. it was so painful, worst wax i have ever gotten. read more

Head massage was excellent. Then a head wash and a haircut with Antonio followed by a blow dry. I was passing through Florence and I am really glad I stopped by to get a haircut. No appointment needed, first come first serve. Definitely recommend! read more

While on holiday from the UK last week I decided to have a shorter haircut, and luckily came across Contrasto, Via deNeri 49 in Florence. I made an appointment as they are an Aveda salon, which is where I go in England. Antonio speaks English, and I received excellent treatment, and a great haircut, including an essential oil head massage! Highly recommended. read more

Aveda Contrasto in Via de Neri lives up to the standards of Aveda and I had the pleasure of visiting it twice during my travels. Serena was awesome and everyone there was friendly and professional. Look forward to going back whenever I am in Florence! Mila read more

I went and got my eyebrows waxed and have never received a worse job. The girl (I don't remember her name) completely ignored what I asked for and shaped my brows uneven, far apart, and extremely thin. If you enjoy having nice (or even semi-decent) eyebrows, do not go here. read more