i went there looking for a two color hair style and hair cut, and got a hair cut- which came out…read morecute hut the color is nothing like i wanted. it was over priced and the woman didnt seem like she was interested too much in doing my hair.I felt like she was rushing on it, the color was way lighter than I asked for and she missed spits and it looks like I have grey hair in spots. at the end I felt uncomfortable and pushed to leave a tip. not a place i would recommend which is sad because they were decent before and did a great job in the past.

Been going to this salon since they opened! Love it and look forward to my every 6 week…read moreappointment. All the stylist are amazing!

I've been a regular at Avant Garde for the past five years. I have a shorter haircut that requires…read morefrequent trims... Any ladies with short hair who may read this will appreciate how difficult it is to find someone to give you a good cut AND give you what you asked for AND at an affordable price. A variety of clientele frequent Avant Garde; young and old, men and women. There seem to be quite a number of regular, happy customers. In addition to cuts, I know Avant Garde offers various other salon services, such as styling, waxing and dye, but I've never utilized those services here so I can't really comment on them. PROS: The decor/ atmosphere is bright and fun. It's very clean. Judy (the owner) is an excellent stylist. She is fast and precise. She is friendly but a nice departure from those obnoxious hairdressers who force an uncomfortable conversation on you while holding you hostage in their chair. You know the ones I mean. She also won't pressure you into spending more on additional products/ services that you don't really want/ need. And, HELLO, a wash, cut and dry costs $20. You won't find that anywhere in Albany except maybe the mall salons... and even some of those are pricier. If you want to bring a photo in to show her the cut you want, she will duplicate it perfectly. They do take walk-ins and she will squeeze you in if she can. CONS: It's a little off the beaten path, about 3.5 miles from the NY/MA border, in a small strip mall next to a gun shop. I suppose that sort of adds to the allure, though. The business hours are short, and she is usually closed before 1pm on Saturday. I would strongly recommend calling ahead to schedule an appointment, as they have a small staff. For a while it was just Judy working there, but I understand she's recently brought on a few other people. Things can sometimes feel a little rushed for this reason, too. I will continue to come here for my cuts, assuming I don't find someone with this level of quality closer to home. Try her out; you won't be disappointed. Just don't go on Saturday and bump me out of an appointment.

My kind of place. Judi was kind enough to take me last minute on a summer Saturday and listened to…read morewhat I was looking for in a trim. Clean, bright comfortable salon in a retail strip with good parking. Very nice cut and blow dry for a reasonable price. Made my weekend! Will definitely return.

best haircuts I've gotten anywhere in the Berkshires, clean relaxed environment, very professional…read moreand kind. and priced fairly highly recommend

Just got my hair done with Logan. He is absolutely amazing! I got a full foil and cut. He talked to…read moreme about my hair goals and the best way to achieve them. I felt very comfortable and confident in his chair. Highly recommend!

Sabrina is a miracle worker! In my 52 years, my hair has never looked better!…read more Comfortable atmosphere. Welcoming staff. Talented stylists. Affordable pricing. You're treated like a person. Not a "client"

Bella was my hair stylist for my wedding in September. She was so amazing throughout the entire…read moreprocess. There was constant communication and she answered any (and there was a lot) of questions I had. Day of the wedding, she was there on time, did all of our hair and makeup absolutely perfect, and had a smiling face the entire time. I highly recommend Bella for anyone's wedding!

Preface: I have "black hair", and it's often a challenge for stylists that don't have a lot of…read moreexperience with it. That said, my stylist followed my nit-picky and occasionally ambiguous directions, took her time and did it right, gave me a good shampooing, and it looks great. (For only $12? Damn.) My cut is extremely even, which is a feat, because the default state of my combed/picked hair is a perfect sphere. No complaints. To the person who said "I told her to trim a little off the sides of my head and she decided to take out a buzzer and buzz my whole head" - If they pull out the clippers, and you don't want them to, bring it up. Or if they already started buzzing, let them know immediately. If they don't care, leave. It's not just a transaction where you tell them "I want this", sit back for 20 minutes, then be disappointed. It's an interaction.

Called and got a appointment 2 hours later. Super nice and friendly. Looking to get another cut…read moredone soon.

Made a 5:00 appointment. Waited until 5:30 with no apology or acknowledgment. Left. I'm sure they…read moredo a good job, but be prepared to wait much past your appointment time. How long? Who knows since we didn't stay. We'll be making an appointment elsewhere.

Came in for a quick buzz and had no appointment. They were able to fit me in and I received great…read moreservice - the same you'd expect from an appointment and more. This is the place to go in Pittsfield. Chris is a great barber and takes care of his business - 5 stars and would be more if I was allowed.

Latoya is amazing! She is not only super talented but she is a wonderful person too. She does hair…read moreand facials-both fabulous! Not only do I love my new hair cut but my skin looks incredible! She also has a waxing specialist that does amazing eyebrows and Brazilians. Definitely recommend this place!

Glenn did a great job cutting my hair! Friendly conversation in a clean shop. I highly recommend…read moreUplift Barber Studio!!

Carlton did a great job on my head. Thank you! I got right in and the price is right. Also, good…read moreconversation. Very personable person. Highly recommended.