Helen is SUPER. My…read moreusual practice is to grow my hair until it's ungodly long and then donate it, which is great for the soul and saves money on haircuts but which has serious drawbacks. The problem with this methodology is, my hair when long is 1, very heavy and hot and 2, absolutely hideous on me, so I was desperate for a haircut. It had been such a long time my usual place had gone out of business, so I asked my always-perfectly-chic friend, who told me about Millhopper Hair Design. I called Helen and she obligingly worked me into her schedule. I jetted over there expecting a rush job since I was a last-minute add-on, but I figured, who cares: it will be shorter, and I will no longer be forced to report to the workplace looking like I'm on the Netflix show, "Keep Sweet, Pray, and Obey," and that is a win. When I got there, Helen greeted me right away and made me feel welcome, listened to my incoherent, "Chin length: I wanna look like Grace Kelly" instructions, went through hairstyle books until she found a picture I liked, and then spent over an hour washing, conditioning, meticulously cutting, blowing, and flatironing until she succeeded in making my unruly hair look exactly like the picture. I then went and jumped into my friend's pool and ruined all her work, but it's now the next day post-swimming and showering and I have a fantastic wash and wear haircut. It is perfectly even and smooth and frames my face beautifully, even without the blowdrying and flatironing I am, let's face it, never in a million years going to do. The TL;DR: Helen has a true gift. I love this haircut, and I cannot recommend Helen highly enough: she is absolutely top notch.

First time as a customer: Helen is attentive and professional -- she provided suggestions and…read moreadvice but also wanted to meet my needs and fulfil my original request. She gave me a cut and highlights to help accommodate my silvering hair that's been dyed darker -- and I love it! She did it so that I can come in for only quarterly touch ups vs coloring frequently. She was wonderful. It's also a pretty zen experience as she is focused and minimally chatty but nice and friendly. It was relaxing and enjoyable. Loved her!

I have naturally curly hair & NEVER knew it until I came to Cuts by Us. I've had several stylist…read moresince 2014 when I first walked in. Now, Dave is my guy!! Danny is super & I've seen Miss Pauline & others do great looking hair. I always feel "at home" when I go in. It is comfortable & the group of stylists are friendly. I haven't been anywhere else since 2014.

Michelle has been cutting and coloring my hair for the past couple of years. She is a great…read morehairdresser and an awesome person. She always makes me feel relaxed when I come in to get my hair done.

Tina was awesome at Total Image Salon! I was searching…read moreonline for a hair salon in Gainesville for a haircut, and I came across this salon. When I arrived for my appointment, I was taken right away and while I was receiving my hair cut, she was giving me knowledgeable tips and tricks on how to cut and style my hair. Tina is a very down to earth and nice lady. I was pleased with my haircut and would go back again!

I have been to Total Image many times now, and I have gotten exactly the haircut I wanted each…read moretime! Tina is super talented and experienced, and she really listens to what I'm wanting and delivers it. She is very kind and friendly, and I really like that she explains her process, offers advice on how to maintain your haircut, and checks multiple times to make sure you're happy with what she is doing. I have had some bad experiences with other hairdressers cutting my hair too short or not listening to what I wanted, but here I always leave feeling super satisfied with the results. I can't recommend Tina and Total Image enough!

Today was my 1st appointment at Mode Salon Spa. I just…read moremoved to the area and did some research on stylists that specialized in curls. My Google search led me here to Claudia! The salon itself is super beautiful and clean. It looks like a cute lil house! Claudia was prompt and friendly and very communicative with me about how I wanted my hair cut and styled. She was able to answer all my hair care questions & it was a pleasant hour chatting with her. She was very gentle with my hair and recommended appropriate products. I left there feeling like a total rockstar! I will definitely be coming back. Thank you!!

I unfortunately had a negative experience with my haircut and blow dry. My stylist was very sweet…read more However, the standard of her service was subpar and I hope she gets the training she needs to be able to achieve this skill. I asked for a trim/cut to remove the dead ends and keep long layers, I informed her I had curly frizzy hair and usually my stylist will cut it after the blowdry. She stated she preferred to cut it wet and informed me she would touch it up after the blowdry, which was fine with me. When it came to the blowdry, it was clear she was not skilled with proper technique to blow out thick curly hair. It took about 30 minutes just for one section when finally another stylist noticed and asked if she wanted help. The other stylist asked what product was in my hair and stated that probably wasn't the right product to use and offered her blow dryer. The other stylist did a section that turned out just fine. My stylist continued on with the rest of my hair, at points I had to inform her the blow dryer was burning my scalp. The end result was a frizzy mess and it was clear I was not happy with the outcome, while her and the other stylist kept trying to normalize it by saying "Oh some people's hair just resists the blow dry" "it's looking so good!" etc. I truly didn't appreciate these comments as I have obviously gotten several blowouts and know my hair can definitely be blown out frizz-free. She also did not touch up the haircut at the end as she previously said she would and I was left with choppy layers that I will have to get fixed. The most disappointing part is that I tried to contact the salon owner three times to have this fixed with literally no response.

I came here for my once a year haircut and I just moved to Gainesville so I was looking for a new…read moresalon. Avant- Garde has great reviews. When you walk in it's very clean and organized. I had Helen who was amazing since I am picky of who cuts my hair since most of the time they cut too much off than what I want. She did an amazing job and provided amazing service! I highly recommend coming here.

I have been going to Avant Garde Salon for a few years now. Avant Garde is a wonderful salon. It is…read moreclean and beautiful. I wouldn't go to anyone else in the world for my curly hair. I see a wonderful stylist there who specializes in curly hair. The staff at Avant Garde are friendly and kind, and knowledgeable about Aveda products. I love the energy there. It is a real treat to go to Avant Garde and get pampered every couple of months. Try it. I know you won't be sorry.

We had the very best experience at this salon! Judy does excellent work, she is kind and caring…read more She makes you feel right at home, and her work is so professional. Her prices are very reasonable. We will not be going any where else as long as she is open. She gave me the best haircut I have had in years. She gave my husband a fantastic cut too! She is a wonderful person and most talented hairdresser! We feel blessed to have found this salon, and even though we live out of town, she is well worth the trip to get the excellent care, service and very reasonable price.

This salon really does have the most heart, with a lot of talent! Kristen took my call and worked…read moreme in today, and WOW I love my haircut. I've already booked my next haircut. I love the price, location, and the friendly attitude.

Undisputed Best Dry Hair Cut and hair colorist in Florida…read more And a pleasure to be around and get to know. A true professional who elevates the industry to a level not seen before.

AJ has been cutting my hair for almost 25 years. I love that she uses the dry cut method. She's…read morebeen a master trainer for this technique for the John Sahag company out of NY city and her skill level shows. She is also a master at color...she really knows her stuff and is a real chemist. She knows what will work on your hair type. I routinely get compliments on my hair and can honestly say I'd recommend AJ to anyone looking for a top stylist. Let me add that AJ owns her salon and limits the number of stylists that work there. It is not unusual for AJ to be the only stylist working which provides a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. I also love the soft playing music in the background. Check it out!

Wish I could see Ginger more often. My hair probably wishes that as well. Been her client a couple…read moredecades now

Ginger and Amy made it the best experience ever!!! It's super cozy. They treat you like family and…read morethe best part is they do exactly what you ask of them! I absolutely recommend and will be back for future hair cuts she didn't even charge for the iron treatment and taught me how to take care of my hair at home. I had the best experience with them and think it's definitely worth your time and money!!