David is a magician and turned my messy, dry and damaged hair into a gorgeous and on-trend look. He was thoughtful and really took the time to assess the shape my hair was in. He recommended a Botanical deep conditioning treatment which left my hair so soft. Bonus* I got an amazing hand massage while waiting for it to absorb. Talk about a treat! He asked how I felt about a shaved undercut because it would take some weight off my VERY thick hair. He wasn't pushy about it and really wanted me to be comfortable with the idea. Turns out, I love it!! It is so much more manageable now and shaves time off my daily routine... also it looks super cute when I wear it up! I trust his professional opinion and he was very courteous. The salon overall has a fun vibe and the stylists seem to all have a good energy. I really enjoyed my visit. read more

I was recommended this hair salon by the Aveda Institute. I specifically made it clear that I wanted gray hair. The teacher at the institute referred me to one of their coworkers, Jason, who works at both the institute and this salon. I made an appointment with Jason, after talking with him about achieving gray hair. He said he graduated top of his class, has been doing hair for 2-3 and etc. Long story short and $200 in, I left with my hair toned blue/green with dimensions of purple. At this point I was frantic at the color of my hair, I quickly got up from the chair and left with my hair as is. I got a refund and they offered to fix my hair for free. Never again will I go to this salon that the Aveda Institute itself recommended. Their customer service was horrible and towards the end Jason was very rude and had an unprofessional attitude. read more

Marjorie is amazing!!! I've been going to her for a couple of years now and she never disappoints!! I have long hair, so I'm particular about it staying long. She does the perfect cut every time!!! The salon is professional but very inviting. Thanks Marjorie, you're the best!!! read more

Ok, I am awful at checking yelp notifications and missed the owner's truly legitimate response, very shortly after my post, to my frustration. I certainly get that the circumstances were not usual, and take back my one star, or at least hope to balance it with a good update. If I need a salon or spa on a Sunday again, I'll gladly give this one another chance. read more

Awesome place! First, I stopped in to see if there would be a stylist to help "fix" a bad haircut from six months previous and refresh my color and highlights. The receptionist set me up that same afternoon with Amanda. When I sat down in the chair, we chatted about what could be done, and Amanda was under the impression (and I was booked) only for a haircut. She immediately had the afternoon receptionist call her appointment after me, to ask if that person would mind coming in about 45 min later. Amada was not stressed out about this apparent mishap at all. She said if that appointment could not adjust, she would work it out, because she didn't want me disappointed, in the fact that I thought I was going to have the works, and couldn't. Talk about service!!! While processing, there is a very nice couch with foot rests to relax on, and two other stylists, (David and I didn't catch the gals name), came over to chat with me, bring me magazines, and asked if I needed anything. Never have experienced the friendliness of other stylists like that in a salon before!! The cut and color came out really nice! There is no pressure to buy the products like other salons, and everyone was so accommodating and friendly, and talented, (I saw a few other clients heading out the door, finished, and they looked great!! Oh and the price -- very reasonable!!! Highly recommend giving this salon a try!! read more

My first time to the area and short I time I found this place and Marjorie! They were able to accommodate my request for a blow out and with little notice. Marjorie gave me the A+ treatment and styled my hair like I was accustomed to at my local Aveda salon back home. Thanks for make the trip and work that much easier. read more

Ashley has cut my hair, as well as my daughters hair, for several years and does a great job at a fair price. She recently bought this older barbershop style establishment and has, through a work of love, converted it into a cool modern salon in the Town and Country shopping plaza . I'm sure if she can please me and my 16 & 19 year old daughters, you will be happy as well! read more

Always a blast with Ashley and Jason... Perfect cut every time ...! Highly recommend this salon

I went in for a facial with Sonya and she was fantastic! I'd never had a facial before and was worried the dermabrasion would hurt but it was absolutely fine she had a very light hand, and was very knowledgeable about all the products she was using. That along with the relaxing environment made for a great experience! I would definitely recommend her and her services. read more

I happen to find this little jewel while at the farmers market, in desperate need of some color and a cut and recently loosing my stylist to SF, I popped in and ask if there were any availabilities. To my good fortune the owner, Ashley, had a cancellation and took me right in. You have to know I come from a family of coiffures, and very very particular with color. Ashley knocked my socks off. She weaved my hair three different colors in record time. So quickly in fact, I was nervous it would look rushed. To my delight it was absolutely beautiful. Perfectly variegated! The cut was beautiful as well. The salon was recently purchased by Ashley and she totally remodeled it. It is chic yet inviting and very clean! They also do nails and other services. read more

I only give this place 5 stars because of Ízandro Márquez. He is a young and amazing stylist. Very professional and has a natural gift with hair. I promise if you book an appointment with him that you will not regret it. He is a perfectionist and he will do everything he can to make sure you are 100% satisfied before you leave. If I could give him 10 stars I would! Try Ízandro for always making me feel beautiful and very confident in who I am. read more

I have been seeing Ashley for several years. She has a flair for knowing the right color for my hair and what would look great on me. I do not live near the salon and have driven the distance just for her. When she was not available, Sarah did my root touch up and she was also excellent. I am very picky about my hair!!!! I have purchased cosmetics, and used samples to try something I was not sure about. read more

I have been going to see Ashley (the owner) at Distinctive Salon for over 5 years now and I have to say every single time I go in there it is nothing short of an amazing experience. Ashley saved my poor over processed hair (thanks to many years of going to the wrong stylist while in college) and has continued to help me keep my healthy hair even 5 years later. She also did my hair for my wedding and I still get compliments about my hair from that day. You will not find a better salon in Phoenix and I know from personal experience that Ashley along with her entire staff are the best of the best. read more

My facial was excellent! Sonya created a perfect balance with useful information, casual conversation and pleasant silence in which to relax and enjoy the experience. My next appointment is already booked. read more

So I am a little late on this review, but I went to Distinctive Salon for the first time about 3 weeks ago. I called to make an appt and they were able to work me in on the same day (Saturday). The receptionist was very friendly and she even called me later in the day to let me know that my stylist was running a little behind schedule and if a half hour later was okay with me. I thought that was very courteous because so many salons have you come in at your appt time and make you wait for who knows how long. My stylist was Trenadee and she was very nice and sweet. She listened to what I wanted (an asymmetrical lob) and asked general questions about length. When she started in on my hair, she was so quick and nimble with her shears that I didn't think she was doing any kind of work but she absolutely was. I'm VERY picky about my layers and she made my hair look fabulous. I've always had bad hair salon karma and the last salon I went to in the same area was super overpriced and that stylist fucked up a section of my layers, AND she didn't even respond to my text a few days later asking if I could come in to have her fix it. So fuck that noise. I really liked Trenadee and Distinctive Salon so needless to say I will be going back. read more

Sarah is a magician! I had overprocessed, dry and brittle hair. It was a mess. I had platinum blonde hair that was breaking off along the face frame and nape of the neck. My hair was so bad it felt like straw. In a desperate attempt to save my hair, I had my previous salon add a semipermanent 8g deposit. All that did was emphasize the damage. I sought the expertise of an expert in color corrections and discovered Distinctive Salon and Spa. I'm so glad I did. Sarah spent three hours turning my mess into a masterpiece. She is extremely skilled. I left with a beautiful cut, color and feel. I am so grateful I found her. read more

I just happen to get in for a trim the same day I checked their openings. Their online booking made it super simple. Staff was extremely friendly and made me feel welcome. Highly recommended! read more

I LOVE this salon and the people! I have been going to Distinctive Salon and Spa for years and it is always a great experience and my hair always looks gorgeous. I will not go anywhere else!! read more

Went to Trenadee yesterday and asked her to "change things up a bit" for me. I have had the same hair style for a few years and wanted something different and modern. She gave me a cut that has gotten the remarks of "awesome", "you look fantastic", and "wow, your hair looks great." Thanks Tren, you are a master with the clippers and a Super Stylist!!! read more

Marjorie was great! Highly recommend this salon. They are very professional and did a great job with my Keratin treatment.

It's all about Leeann! She is the best at what she does. Whole family comes to her for their hair care needs. The salon is very nice and all that work there are friendly as well. read more

Going to Distinctive is like walking into "Cheers" - you feel like you are part of a family! The salon is clean, the products are pure and the personnel is exceptional. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Sarah is the bomb! read more

I go to Leeann. She is a genius with color and knows how to cut curly hair. Salon is always clean and they use good products. My hair has never looked better. read more

I really liked this salon, it has a good positive vibe, Aveda hair products, and I recommend my genius hair stylist Marjorie. She's super intuitive about what kind of cut and style you want. read more

I have come here several times and Anna is my stylist. She is fantastic and always has great suggestions and does a fantastic job. My last visit I wanted to chop off my length and brought it several pictures, she reviewed them all with me and let me know the pro's and cons of each. Their location in town and country is fantastic. read more

Jason is talented, friendly and easy to be with. He has become a friend to my wife and myself. We recommend him most highly!

I've been going to this Salon for over 5 years. Leeann is amazing! I had some hair loss and thinning after a surgery and she helped me get my hair back into shape. I get compliments on my hair often. She is not cut-happy like other stylists and has helped me grow my hair past the middle of my back. I finally convinced my husband to see her and he's pretty happy as well. He claims she's a hair-scientist. read more

I have been working with Amanda for the past year and, for the first time in over 20 years, she changed my hairstyle for the better. She did it incrementally, in a fashion that was subtle and not threatening. She has never recommended that I use products endorsed by the salon and I could not be more satisfied. read more

The WORST haircut I have EVER had in 55 years. I only wish I could figure out how to load my pic on this review. I wanted a trim and received a million layers to my thin fine hair. I started a new job a few days later and all I could do was cry. An older man gave me the imptression he would do a good job. I went back and Ashley "tried" to fix it, but only made it shorter. No one ever offered me my $50 back. It was obvious Ashley new it was butchered. She didn't even try to humor me. I'm sure there are good stylists there, but don't go as a walkin. BIG MISTAKE! read more

Worst eye brow wax I've ever had. I now have a blistering burn under my left eyebrow that looks like I was punched in the face. I have a very special event in 3 days and can't wait for all my pictures to be ruined. read more

Amazing experience with Ashley & Leslie. I had Leslie do my haircut, she's a perfectionist! Ashley is also amazing. Both were very friendly and knew what they were doing. They both listened and I walked out with a great cut. My wife now goes to them too. Great place!! read more

I am a firm believer that- what you see is what you get. One day, after raving about how beautiful and healthy my co-worker's hair looked, she referred me to her stylist, Ashley- the owner of the salon. Going to a new stylist is always nerve-wrecking. However, my first experience was anything but that. I came into the salon, utterly stressed and unhappy with the condition of my hair. I walked out of Distinctive Salon that day feeling like a whole new person. Ashley truly took the time so that we could determine both short and long term goals, profess what she thought would help reach them, and explain the treatments that would help replenish the damaged cuticles. I am amazed, especially, about how swift the transition from blonde-brunette- back to blonde was. Because of Ashley, I now exude complete confidence about my 'do. I would recommend her to my closest of friends- she does a fabulous job, and the salon has a soothing aura to it. read more

i LOVE this place. I was there this past weekend to get hair and makeup done for my best friend's wedding. Nicole and I were the co-maids of honor and she got her hair and makeup done as well. We were both VERY pleased-our hair and makeup looked incredible! Also, everything stayed from 10:30 am- 11:00 pm. Leslie did my hair and it looked even better than I was hoping it would look. The aveda makeup was beautiful. GO HERE!! read more

I walked in and was serviced by Jason I believe his name was. Tall & has a country kind of accent. I told him I wanted to go lighter and add some depth to my color. Other salons I went to just didn't listen to me and I always left unhappy and with an empty wallet! Not here! He listened to what I wanted and when I was done and blown out, I was in love! I love my hair now, I've wanted to go lighter for so long but other stylists told me it wouldn't look good, Jason made it look amazing! The only thing I was disappointed with was the price... It's a bit over priced for my budget but considering its location, it's not too bad.. overall, it was worth it. The salon was clean and had a light, modern, airy feel to it. I will return if I'm ever on this side of town! read more

My husband has seen Sarah on and off for about 1 year. She always does an amazing job. Billy looks great!

I've been looking for years for the right stylist but haven't really been satisfied with anyone I've met until today! Amanda is a new stylist at the salon but has been doing hair for years. She was fantastic and super friendly! My hair looks amazing and it was exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend her to everyone! She listens to what you want and asks you at the end if there is anything you need her to change or fix. She is by far one of the best stylist I've met in years! The salon is also great. It's so chic and modern. Overall it was a great experience and I booked my appointment for next month and plan on making Amanda the only stylist I see from now on. read more

JASON JASON JASON! Momma and I love him! He cuts and colors our hair and he is the best when it comes to color and making you look good! He didn't just become junior stylist for nothin... Besides getting "hair by Jason" the salon is super clean and smells terrific! I love aveda! read more

I have been coming to this salon since they opened. I love the team at Distinctive! Every stylist does a great job. I love the way Ashley and Leeann work together to give me the best hair color and cut! I love the way they always know exactly what my hair needs to be at its healthiest state. They have two convenient locations, Biltmore and East Mesa. I definitely recommend you book an appointment, you won't be disappointed! read more

This is a great salon. They are all good but Leslie is my favorite. They do a great job on colors. I recommend them to everyone.

Beware. Owner Ashley and salon manager Margie are eager to sell lots of product and loathe to accept returns if you aren't 100 percent satisfied. Ashley's customer service approach to my Aveda returns was less than professional. After purchasing more than $1,000 in salon services, Aveda hair products, Aveda cosmetics, raffle tickets for a bicycle giveaway and memberships to the Distinctive Salon and Aveda rewards programs, I had to return some products ( primarily Aveda cosmetics) that did not work for me. I was happy to exchange the items for store credit but Ashley ultimately told me via her manager, Margie, that "another salon might be a better fit" for me. Based on my limited experience with Distinctive Salon, I wholeheartedly agree. Salons and stylists are a dime a dozen in Phoenix. If customer service is as important to you as it is to me, keep looking. read more