Gustavo Briand's women's haircuts have become increasingly poor quality. Historically he had cut my hair into long layers and I would only visit him for my hair cut and keratin treatments. In June 2023 I asked him for a trim specifically no more than 1/2" cut. He cut several inches off my length and didn't layer the hair sufficiently. Please see the attached photos. The black jacket photo was the before where the front of my hair was several inches below my chin. The after photo shows the hair shorter than my chin without blending. My hair was a hideous mess that required another cut from a different stylist. I will never be his customer again. Gustavo behaved incredibly rudely during my last salon visit. I scheduled an appointment through Booksy and paid the deposit. When I arrived for the confirmed appointment, another woman was in the middle of a cut and keratin service. I waited for him. Then very late into the evening he starts my cut. Gustavo called offering to "fix" the cut and a keratin treatment for free. His gesture was kind, but his dramatic cut of several inches of hair, when I asked for a trim, broke the relationship. Another stylist candidly indicated that Gustavo may have used a thinning shear on my hair or a dull scissor. My hair had many unusual cut lines some going at angle from the back to the front. The hair in the front had a hard cut line of several inches. Gustavo is a nice person. I simply do not understand or know why he cut several inches of hair when I asked for a trim. Gustavo cannot "fix" over cutting the hair. In six months my hair will be "fixed" when it grows another three inches. I would encourage his clients for a thorough discussion about what you want whether it is your first or successive visit to his salon. read more

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Gustavo Briand Studio, I am soooooo happy I found this place ! Gustavo Briand is my Hair Guru forever !!! He colors and cuts my hair better than anyone EVER has !! I drive 45 minutes to get to him in his shop on Purdy Avenue (and it's well worth the drive) ! I get compliments on my hair color at least once a week and am so in love with this place and Gustavo! ( He also has amazing clients every time I go ,so I enjoy the stylist, ambience , clientele & the whole experience ! It doesn't hurt that he's gorgeous, too !! A Happy, Happy Client !! Delana LaHue read more

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Gustavo is the absolute best! Whenever I'm in Miami Beach I have him do my hair. He has done the full range of services for me - blow out, haircut, hair color, highlights, and keratin. Each time he has done a fabulous job! I sincerely appreciate his professionalism and eagerness to ensure my hair is exactly how I want it. He is easy to schedule with and makes an extra effort to fit you in as soon as possible. I love that his beautiful boutique is small and inviting. Its convenient location makes it accessible from anywhere in the beach area and Miami. I had tried several other stylists and colorists in Miami without much luck I was fortunate enough to find him and will be a repeat customer forever. Thank you for everything Gustavo! read more

Had a wedding to go to that weekend but Gustavo over-processed my hair and turned it pink, white, purplish highlights framing my face. Fabulous guy just can't trust with color. Ending up having to hide my hair in a ponytail. read more

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If you want a great cut and color this is your guy! I've been going to the salon for years, always had the most wonderful cut and excellent color experience. Would not trust anyone else with my hair, he's a true hair genius ! read more

Amazing! Every time I come my hair looks beautiful and strong! The best in Miami Beach ! No need to look anywhere else ! Best color and hair care for sure ! :) read more

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This place was recommended to me by a friend. I came in for a cut and color and left with a new look that I loved! Being a lover of technology, I love the fact that the salon is modern with the latest IoT - he uses Amazon Echo to time the color! The salon mobile application also facilitates the appointment and payment process. read more

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Gustavo is a master stylist, which is a title that is inadequate for him. He absolutely and instinctively knows exactly how hair moves and where it will fall as he cuts it. I always marveled and dreamed of having those long flowing, effortless waves that cascade in the perfect angles that frame your face. Yeah, right, who doesn't? Well, Gustavo makes that happen. I don't even need a blow dryer, my hair just lands naturally now like I spent an hour on it. My cut lasted six months and still was fabulous. Second cut, this week, I was given a different haircut but very similar to the first one...except this one is even more precise. I think Gustavo likes to stretch the concepts of cutting. My fine, straight hair has never looked like this. He is gentle, loving and just a special person. He works with his sister and they cover all the beauty bases. Go. So good you will not believe it. read more

I have been going to Gustavo for the past 6 years and I will never go to another stylist in my life. I have tried several other salons nearby and no one comes close to comparing to him. Gustavo is a miracle worker and he literally transforms my appearance with the magic he does to my hair. He is a perfectionist and takes his time to be sure I am satisfied and feeling fabulous. I always look forward to my appointments with him and have an amazing time in his boutique personalized salon. I recently moved to Boca and he is worth every mile traveling to my appointment! He is not only my hair genius, he is my genuine trustworthy friend. I would never stop recommending Gustavo. Thank you for all you do my friend. You are THE hair master in my mind read more

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Gustavo has been my hairdresser for 24 years . I met him when he worked in Vidal Sassoon and never changed him. He is the best hairdresser world wide. Everybody loves him read more

Love Gustavo and his haircuts. Not your typical fast paced salon. Leave some time in your schedule and prepare to have a great time with Gustavo and his alternative patrons! Meticulous haircuts for men take 45 minutes to an hour. Great attention to detail. read more

Amazing job, Gustavo is so kind and professional, highly recommended! Thanks Gustavo u're a genius

This is my favorite salon anywhere, not just Miami Beach! Gustavo is the most knowledgeable and kind stylist I've ever had. He always treats me like I'm the most important person in the salon and gives me his entire attention. My haircuts there are always amazing and I've never had better. He's really an artist. Don't think twice - go and you can thank me later! read more

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Great haircut, great conversation, good location. My husband has been going to Gustavo for years. The place I was going to closed, so I thought I'd try him out. He understands curly hair and even better does what you want ... When you need your next haircut head here. read more

The best of the beach!! I love Gustavo and Patricia. It's not often that you find a salon like this...in fact, I had NEVER had a salon that I love as much as this one. I went in three years ago and had the best haircut ever from Gustavo. I have since gone back and had several haircuts from both Gustavo and Patricia. Christian, the colorlist, is fabulous and overall...you feel like you're family when you're at the salon. I find their pricing to be very competitive and worth every penny! If you want to have beautiful healthy hair and feel like a queen when you leave the salon, this is the place for you! I feel very confident that everyone would love it here as much as I do. read more

The best salon in Miami hands down! I have been going from one salon to the next in search of a master cut, but did not find what I was in search of until doing a Google search for 'the best haircut in Miami'. Gustavo's studio is the first that pops up based on the number of positive reviews on City Search. He is not cheap, but I can say that his cuts are worth every penny and they will grow out beautifully for those of you that hate having to go in for a trim on a monthly basis just so that you're cut looks as good as the day you first went in. I took a huge risk and cut my long hair off, so that I could finally rid myself of some old dyed and damaged hair. Gustavo's team (Michael) greeted me when I entered the salon and I had a complimentary consultation with Guatavo after he was done with a client he had in his chair. He was hesitant to cut my hair short because I might change my mind the next day and call him back crying, but after I told him I was convinced to go short, he gave in and told me he would only cut it short because I was set on it and sure of my decision. That is major relief because stylists are usually trying to convince you to go shorter, so that maintaining the cut is more costly. Gustavo solely cares about the happiness of his clients and not profit. He took a long time cutting my hair and let me see it air-dried, so I would know what the cut would look like if I took a shower and ran out of the house, which is typical in my world. :) The haircut was a hit!!! Everyone had complimented me on the change and how healthy my hair looks now. It has been two months since it was cut and it is growig out amazingly and only looks better and better as time goes. The salon is small and they treat you like family. Gustavo Briand Studio is my new and only salon of choice. Gustavo will make you a believer. Check out his website for pricing and to schedule appointments also. Hope this review is helpful to all of those people that are looking for quality work and service! read more

Do you ever look in the mirror at a hair salon and realize you have the BEST haircut you have EVER had? This is what I feel like after Gustavo is done creating my haircut EVERY time! The amount of talent Gustavo possesses is mind blowing. It literally AMAZES me every time he is finished with my not-so-easy to care for hair due do hair line and the direction in which the hair grows. Client for life! Highly recommended! read more

I have always used the top stylists in Beverly Hills. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask Gustavo to create a look for me. As I walked into my office, everyone stopped to exclaim how they were impressed by my new image. I simply replied that I used Gustavo. I recommend The Gustavo Briand Studio above all. Few people can utilize talent from across the country. I may need to fly to Florida for my next visit. Although, I would appreciate Mr. Briand taking the time to travel West again. read more

Gustavo is an amazing stylist with meticulous attention to detail. He is very personable and caring, and did an amazing job on my new hairstyle. I am so delighted my friend referred him. His shop is beautiful and I love supporting families that work as a team, his mom makes an excellent addition to the experience. read more

I just had a pleasure to get my cut and color with Gustavo. He is amazing. Lately, after moving, I have been looking for hairstylist, and as many as there are around that can be just good enough, Gustavo raises the bar to the ones that are so few and so great. He is very experienced, very detailed , and he listens to clients needs. My hair is very short, so hiding any imperfections would be very hard. He gave me a perfect cut and color, and even when I was living , mentioned, that if by any chance I would change my mind, or not like something, he will gladly fix it. ....I wouldn't change anything, as I said, it's perfect.:) Thank you. read more

With all the rave reviews I thought this might be a hidden salon gem in south beach but after my experience I should have looked at how many reviews each of these reviewers had and see if there is some bias. That being said after moving to sobe I have been looking for a salon and been to Safar which is great but the stylists seem to change ever so often. I previously have been with the same stylist for over 5 years before I moved from Las olas. I thought I might try Gustavo with all his rave reviews and bought a groupon. I called to make an appointment and he then explains groupon doesn't include toner blow try nothing just basically what is stated partial hightlights and deep conditioning. Ok I was glad he was upfront about it. I asked how much full highlights would be to add to my groupon and he states $150 extra when from partial to full it's a hundred dollars extra on his website thus he just decided to add the $50 bucks and as I questioned him about it he states that partial was a different price etc but I just left it alone. Everything became clear as the experience progressed. In his eyes I was only a half paying customer if that. I had a appointment time, arrived 5 minutes early and then proceed to wait over 40 mins from my actually hair appointment time as he chit chatted away with customers he was done with (likely regulars) their hair. As this point, had I not paid already I would have walked out as you have no respect for my time. As he does my hair he chit chats away with friends etc thus taking longer time to finish my hair. He then explains to me that he is treating me like any other customer not a groupon customer, him just saying that confirms you are treating me differently as I have never heard this from any groupon vendor. After the highlights are done mind you its two hours later from my appt time, he remembers he has an appointment himself , tries to rush and says can he just leave the deep condition in and I can wash it out at home, I was so ready to leave I happily agreed. His time is definitely more important than mine. From getting my hair done more times I can count I have gotten full hightlights blow dry cut style the works and it has taken 2.5 hours on average with my hair looking great, here just partial took over 2 hours nothing included because of his unprofessionalism. At the end he decides to "educate" me how groupon works and how much the service costs and what he gets and how much his service is really worth and how people buy groupon and then don't return because the place they go is to expensive. As if I do not know how it works. I read people for a living, I dumb downed my profession because after he asked if I was local and what I do for a living, I didn't want to be overcharged if I added any services which I'm pleased I didn't. Did my highlights turn out fine, yes they did, will I return here, hell no, his unprofessionalism is remarkable and what he charges in my opinion is definitely not worth the experience compared to other salons that give great service and experience ( I can recommend same satisfaction with hair color if not equal or better etc). Wish him the best of luck, he might be a great person (so if you're a regular you'll be happy) but as a professional Hair stylist and treatment of new customers I give 0 stars. read more

Gustavo takes pride in what he does. I was pleased with my male keratin treatment along with my haircut. He is entertaining to talk to and makes you feel comfortable in his presence. I will be returning in the future. read more

I am beyond particular about my hair and the stylists that cut my hair. But when it comes to having a precision cut I am an absolute fanatic! Gustavo Briand Studio may have given me the best cut I've EVER received. Skilled, thoughtful, friendly. I rarely find a stylist I love but yesterday I did. Overall everyone at the salon was friendly and it had a cool vibe. I can't believe I waited so long to give this place a try. I can't wait for my next visit. Gustavo has got to be Miami's best stylist... read more

Just got a fabulous cut with Gustavo. It's absolutely perfect; just what I wanted, even though I had a hard time describing what I wanted. It's obvious that his instincts are keen, because he knew exactly what I needed. Another woman was getting the finishing touches on highlights & they were magnificent! ( probably the best highlights I've ever seen) She left looking like she was ready to step down the red carpet. The salon is adorable....crystal chandelier & sconces...beautiful silver with touches of purple. The ambiance makes you want to stay. Both Estella & Gustavo were charming, but the real treat was the finished product-my hair! read more

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The salon is not only a hair salon, but it is a home! You try it once, you're hooked. I go there for my Keratin, and my husband for haircut and sometimes Keratin too. Gustavo (owner and hair stylist) gives his magic touch to your hair and to the salon's design. It is a very cute and warm place, to spend some pamper time. Let's talk about hair: I naturally have thin curly hair (not freezy, no wavy, but big curls). Summer time in Miami, I don't even know what my hair is, all I know is it's not easy to deal with. Gustavo does my Keratin. I don't wash my hair for 3 days. And my hair comes out STRAIGHT! I don't even need to blow dry it or flat iron it after I wash it. It's like magic. And Miami's summer humidity got nothing on me! Gustavo knows what he's doing. read more

The best for everything -- color, highlights, and cut. I have tried highlights in the past and always hated them. Naturally, I have very dark hair so highlights are not easy to accomplish on my noggin. I decided, at the insistence of my mother who says that now that I am 40, I need to freshen my look with lighter hair), I decided to give highlights another shot. I went to a well-recommended colorist and hated the job! I looked like J-Lo with neon orange highlights. I literally cried. (My sister laughed...whatever.) Then, through some internet research of my own, I found glorious Christian at the Gustavo Briand Salon. Christian fixed the yucky neon stripes. He gave me natural looking highlights that I am actually pleased with. It's the first time in my life after getting highlights that I am not running to the local Sally Beauty supply for a dark color that I can self apply at home to get rid of the highlights (after spending $300 on them). Christian is a master with highlights. Then, I had my haircut by Patricia -- also a freakin' master. She gave me the most perfect graduated bob I have ever seen. I wanted to frame my head. She also cut my hair in a way where it only takes me 10 minutes to blow dry. The hair falls right where she said it would. Amazing. And, it's growing out beautifully! Thanks Patricia. The receptionist is very friendly and has the healthiest platinum blonde color job I have ever seen. It is shiny and feels great. Based on what I have observed, Gustavo also seems great with color and cut. And, he has a very eclectic music collection to keep clients entertained. In short, this place is the BEST!! I have tried every fancy shmancy hair place in the gables, beach, and downtown. Gustavo Briand beats them all, They aren't cheap, though. Their prices are comparable to other high end salons. Trust me, the cost is worth it. No one asked me to write this. I just want you to know that yes, you can find colorists and stylists with skill, who listen, and give you the look you are searching for. Marlene R. from MIMO district, Miami read more

Gustavo is the first person I have found outside of Los Angeles that truly understands the "Art of color". As a painter, he understands the juxtaposition of color and uses this knowledge to create the most natural highlights and very low maintenance hair color. I really appreciate his ability to listen to what I want and deliver the color I describe. Additionally, his staff is very friendly welcoming. The small salon in Miami beach is a balance between South Beach style and intimate setting--creating a luxurious atmosphere that really makes you feel special. read more

My Gustavo Briand experience was superb. As I have a longstanding respect for Vidal Sassoon trained stylists dating from my time in London, Gustavo deftly gave me the perfect precision haircut. My only regret is I live in NYC but I'll be back on my next trip to MIA read more

At the end of 2017 I found myself desirous of a change and I decided that I was ready for some highlights. Being that I had a prior bad experience where my hair had been damaged, I was a little bit skittish about who to trust. I came upon Gustavo Briand Studio and placed my confidence in him. His technique was on the cutting edge and his experience was clear. A couple of hours later I walked out with a new look that included subtle highlights (perfectly placed I might add) and hair that felt smoother and silkier than ever. It has been a month since the experience and my hair is beautiful and healthy. I will most certainly be back! Thanks Gustavo~ read more

Amazing hair salon. Gustav, the owner, did my full head highlights. The time flew buy bc we talked for hours. Once I looked in the mirror I fell in love with my hair....I looked like a model! Gustav has magical hands. He studied with the world's best Vidal Sassoon, and helped open the Miami location. Now he owns his own salon here in Miami. Better than any of the high end, over priced places. I've been to a few and take my word for it...try Gustav's salon you will not be disappointed. read more

Pretty sure it's the best hair cut I've ever had. The whole experience was great. Thanks Gustavo.

I found out about this place from Groupon and I'm glad I did. A real stylist took time to give me the best cut and styling instead of just asking me a question or two and then cutting away. Really nice people (Gustavo and crew). Price was great for what I got. My girlfriend and I will be back. I got a cut, style, color (highlights) and all were awesome... Particularly the color... Perfectly done. read more

Background: It was my birthday. I hadn't had a haircut (other than a little trim) for over a year (what can I say, I live at an urban farm and had dreadlocks for 7 years). I wanted to switch up my steez and go for some blunt bangs. My boyfriend reached out to some of his hairstylist friends in the music scene and was directed to Gustavo. Experience: SO FABULOUS! Gustavo's studio is petite, mirrored, clean, and friendly...right down the street from Purdy Lounge and with parking across the street. Everyone in the studio was super friendly and made me feel at home. I was treated to champagne while Gustavo worked his magic on my mane. Although he expressed that bangs are not where he would have organically headed for my hair, he good-naturedly obliged my hankering and hooked me up with the best haircut I've ever had. Suddenly, my fine (thin) long hair had body! I love it up or down. Easy to style. Compliments galore. Bottom Line: If you want a high-quality haircut by Miami's best, visit Gustavo. read more

Gustavo is an excellent hair stylist. My hair used to look pretty boring and straight, until i came to Gustavo. It now has great style and it looks good whether i blow it our or let it air dry. Thanks Gustavo and I love Ostia! read more

I bought a deal for a Keratin treatment, made sure to read the fine print and look for any hidden charges. At the salon, I spent 2 hours getting my treatment done, with a stylist who was more interested in talking about her life in Miami than doing my hair. She also seemed like she dint know what she was doing! After making pretentious conversation for 2 hours, I walk up to pay and she charges me 25$ more for using extra product!! Nothing was mentioned to me on purchase or when the appointment was made, not even in the 2 hours of doing the treatment! Finally slips me a 25$ extra with a big smile! My hair is shoulder length and not very dense, so i am wondering..extra product?? I was annoyed, but paid. The deal advertised using Coppola Keratin, and thats the brand I have been using the 50 odd times I have done the treatment. I did not recognize the smell of the product while she was applying it, and when questioned she made a silly comment and ignored it. I find my suspicion to be true, as a month after the treatment at this salon, My hair is dry and lacks shine, and Coppola lasts more than 3 months. The salon is dubious, they target people who are new to the beach and have no idea what Keratin is! They try to make the experience great with small talk and candies but wont work with someone who knows the product and has done the treatment many times. BEWARE!. read more

I just need to say that if you ever want a perfect, precision haircut that makes you look your very best and is easy to take care of, this is absolutely the place!!! I used to come to this salon many years ago and always loved my results. Then I moved away for a few years, tried countless other very expensive salons, and no one ever came close to Gustavo. I recently moved back to Miami and had my first haircut again with this hair genius, and, as expected, his work was still simply masterful!! I can't wait to go back for my next amazing cut as soon as businesses are allowed to reopen. Thank you Gustavo!! Stay safe everyone. read more

I went to the salon as a first-time client to get Keretin. I had had a bad experience in the past at another salon and went to get my hair fixed. I am so happy with the results and would definitely recommend the salon for Keretin to anyone. read more

I came to this studio for a keratin treatment. It is the first one I've come across that is actually keeping my hair straight and silky! I am so happy with the results. The salon is very clean and intimate. I love that they are a family owned and run businesses. Gustavo is very nice and does great with hair. I will definitely be back for another keratin. So far it's been a month and my hair is perfectly straight. read more

What can I say, this is the only place where I get my hair done. I absolutely love it here. So much that I have recommended the place to other people as well. I always get my keratin done here and I never leave disappointed. Thank you! read more

Great service at the studio. From the moment you step in, you feel very comfortable. Gustavo and his staff is always ready to make each costumer happy. For me, it has definitely worked! read more