Eyelash Extensions! Wonderful! No more mascara any more! I saw them on someone else and I thought…read morethey were real!! Normal length for me

Theresa is awesome! I have been going to her for years, I even moved away and still go only to her…read more She knows exactly what I like:) I have gotten numerous compliments on my hair all because of her:)

I am not one to write reviews, but I am so impressed with Avalon Salon, so here I am!…read more They are about 5 minutes from my home and I love it. I go there for my hair, nails and massage. Hair - Jen G. is superb! Loving your hair isn't always easy, but I love it since I've been going to her. She's the best! Nails - Sara B. is my girl! She does a great job every time. Massage - Lisa T. I love this woman! I've had a few massages in my time, but I will never go to anyone else now. She "reads" my body so well and always gives me what I need to feel better. These guys are all great - I love their personalities - and they keep me coming back. Prices are reasonable for what you get - if you want cheap, go to Great Clips - and I am always greeted w/ the utmost courtesy and friendliness. I feel very lucky that my favorite salon is so close to my new home in Elk River. Keep up the great work, Avalon!

Went in for a last-minute appointment scheduled for 10 AM. all that I wanted was a trim on my ends…read moreand my bangs.... just a touch up. I was going to be taking the place of a client who had last-minute canceled on a stylist named Heidi. The consultation time with her was very short. She asked very minimal questions, but I was told by the lady at the front desk that she was "very good" so I trusted her. However, I was wrong to do so. The overall experience at the salon was pretty pleasant. She made good conversation with me and I was provided with water. I walked out of the salon pretty happy with my results. I thought that my bangs were a little bit short, but I didn't mind that much since that happens almost every time I go in to get a touch up knot my bangs. mind u i barely have bangs they are basically long curtain bangs that i like to have because i wear my hair up a lot and i like the look. anyway, day goes by I have a headband in because I was doing chores all day. I come home take my headband off and am shocked. I was left with choppy, uneven, way too short bangs. I am not sure how she was able to style them so I couldn't tell when I left the salon, but it's safe to say I will be stuck wearing that very same headband until these grow out to a reasonable length so that I can fix them and they won't be too short. Safe to say this is one of the worst touchups I have ever had and that I will forever be scared to go back into any salon and ask them to touch my bangs ever again. I'm sad to leave, I don't like doing this. This place was recommended by my mom, she saw a different stylist who wasn't available this day , not sure if it would've been a better decision to wait the next day she would be in work or if I should've never came into the salon at all. I was hoping this would be a much better experience, considering their prices are very reasonable and it was a pretty quick cut. But sadly, I have learned my lesson and will probably stick to cutting my own hair despite being FAR from a professional.

I had a makeup session there today and every part of my time there was awesome!! Shanna and Abby…read morewere great and I left feeling like a million dollars. The reimage they did this spring looks great and the place has a very good vibe. Be sure to check out their boutique next door for fun clothes and accessories.

Update: Since posting my below review, the salon owner, Shanna, contacted me and offered me several…read moreoptions to give her salon a second chance. I'm so pleased that I did! The services were performed by her and I couldn't be happier. She was very friendly and did not seem put off at all to have me back in. I'm upgrading my review because I truly believe that this is a fantastic salon with great staff. While my first experience may have been less than stellar, I do feel that my comments were understood and greatly valued and for that I will certainly be returning to this salon for more services. Original Review: I feel terrible for saying this, but this was the worst mani/pedi I've ever received. If you're looking for some great nail cleanup such as cuticle/hangnail/dead skin trimming and/or amazing foot filing/scrubbing, I can't recommend this place. The girl who did the services was very personable and I liked her very much (which is why you see 3 stars), but her skills do not compare to the place down the street next to Casey's. For the money, I'm disappointed. I could have done what she did and better. I think the photos will help you see what I mean. I chose to treat myself and evidently this was not the place to do it. I sat in the salon for a half an hour flailing my hands through the air to get them to dry to a point I could roll my pant legs down and perhaps get in my car. On the bright side, the salon was very clean, though half the lightbulbs were out. Unfortunately, I won't be going back for the same services.

I just got my hair done for prom and wanted to lighten my hair. I told shanna that I wanted minimum…read moredamage and only wanted an inch cut. Now my hair is fried and brittle. Also, while I was getting my hair done she was accepting calls and was working with other clients. That's probably why my hair is orange, damaged, and way too much cut off.

I highly recommend this Salon. Everyone was very friendly and happily answered any question…read more Shelby did my hair and it turned out awesome! Thank you so much Shelby!!! I will be returning.

First timer here! My husband gifted me the Refreshing Renewal package for Christmas. Appointments…read morewere booked out a ways, but I was able to get in this weekend (facial and massage). My first impression walking in the door was not a good one. There were several employees huddled up chatting, laughing, etc. This felt very click-y and not the environment I was hoping for. I was presented the option to use a robe and slippers and while I do understand that not everyone will take advantage, I felt like I was inconveniencing someone by using these services. Why not invite me in to the locker room, show me my assigned locker, point out the goodies and say, "our robes and slippers are available for you to use!" or something similar. I would rate the massage a 2.5 out of 5. The masseuse did not utilize the time (60 min), nor did she reach my requested pressure points. I felt time was wasted. It was odd. Now, the facial, 8 out of 5! She was so detailed oriented and truly spent so much time on my skin. My upper body was massaged SO much better through my facial than through the full-body massage. She focused on trouble areas and made some recommendations (which I really appreciated!) I was a bit embarrassed leaving there because my face was completely red (looked like a terrible burn), but she said it would subside within an hour and it did. I may skip the massage next time, but definitely plan on giving GiGis another chance, especially for the facials.

The service was friendly and the salon was lovely. However, even though we spent a lot of time…read moretalking about the length and style I wanted and referenced, in detail, a photo I brought, my hair ended up 3 inches shorter than what I wanted and I am unhappy with how short it is. Extremely.

What is up with the website? It doesn't have any information regarding hours of operation, prices…read morefor services or a contact to make an appointment. Have you gone out of business???

I was recommended here for a balayage and did not regret it! Katie did an amazing job and has…read moreexcellent customer service! She did not disappoint me with the results. She definitely knew what she was doing and was very optimistic of me leaving satisfied! Love love love the final look! Definitely will come back!

I like my hair cut and style and color. The beautician listened to and gave me exactly what I…read morewanted.

I have only gotten my hair cut here twice, but I have really enjoyed this salon the two times I…read morecame here! I was treated at the front by the receptionist who took my jacket and offered me something to drink, I got hot tea (it was delicious, definitely get some) and the waiting area is nice and smells like the Aveda spa smell (if you've been to any Aveda salon before, you know this specific smell). I then had my hair washed, cut and styled by Jordan. She was super sweet and very kind and very pleasant to talk to. I have loved my haircut both times and definitely plan to go back again soon. The price is very decent for a women's haircut, but I think their pricing is different per stylist.. both times I left feeling very nice and pampered and very happy with the cut!

It's been over a decade since I had my hair cut and professionally colored because I was told…read morepreviously that they didn't know what to do with my hair and just cut my bangs. I had a lot of hair loss after my last pregnancy and so this was incredibly disheartening and made me fearful of being turned away again. Well, after a lot of encouragement from my husband to try again I tried Bliss. My stylist was Melissa and she was absolutely great, she was upset that no one wanted to cut my hair in town and took care of me. She made suggestions to help me make a good decision on my cut and color and what she would recommend for my future hair. I am incredibly grateful and will follow her advice. Thank you so much!

Just had my first pedi here today. I absolutely loved it! First, it's a nice place. Cheaper places…read moretend to work in volume. The faster they work, the faster they get on to the next person. So you feel very rushed! And many of these type of salons make me worry about hygiene. If they can't clean the spots I can see, are they really cleaning the parts I can't??!! Not so here. Everything is nice and clean. Secondly, the massage chairs are wonderful, with different levels of massage and intensity. I was offered coffee, tea or water. You have your choice of a regular pedi for $24 or the spa pedi for $42. I chose the spa pedi that includes sea salt, a pomegranate wrap and massage. Totally worth it. They had a nice choice of colors to choose from. It was SO relaxing. Love how my tootsies turned out. For $5, they can add art work with sparkles. There are two chairs in the spa area, so next time I'm taking a girlfriend or my mom for a nice mani-pedi afternoon. I highly recommend.

I love this place!!!! Jenny is extremely talented and I always leave happy to show off my new…read morenails! She will work with you to find the perfect color(s) and nail shape or design!

I Strongly recommend the new carcryogenic chamber they have. I went through 14 weeks of…read morechemotherapy last year and have been cancer free for one year now and have lots of pain and this helped tremendously.

Jeni has been cutting my hair ever since Insparation opened. I moved to Arden Hills eight years…read moreago, but I drive through whatever Minnesota weather is happening whenever I have a hair emergency. Jeni is the best!

I went and seen Ashlee. She seems to know what she's doing with blondes. She seemed more excited…read morethan I did about redoing my blonde it was satisfying. I will definitely be going back. It is a comfortable environment. I loved it.