The Best 18 Hair Salon in Gainesville, FL (part 2)

Maura Pedersen I went to see Masha yesterday (On a Sunday! Who even does that?). She turned my head of long, coarse, wavy/curly, thick, gray hair into the MOST adorable little summer bob. It looks great and feels amazing! Im getting so many compliments at work today. The price was beyond reasonable. She was very careful to make sure we were on the same page, and took her time to ensure that the cut was perfect and lengths were even. All while I got to drink a lovely glass of wine. Five stars!

Jesse W Monica is awesome! Great haircut, great experience. Thanks!

David E. Menet This may be the first professional salon I’ve committed to. Don’t know why waited so long - but so glad I did and to this one. Super folks and great cut every time. Masha is the best.

Allison Bordini Okay so first the positives: the salon is beautiful and comfortable and everyone that worked there seemed super nice! I also appreciate the mask policy! I felt safe and didn’t get COVID while I was here! I chose this place based on all the positive reviews, so it seems it works out for many people, and it may be the perfect salon experience for you. I have thick, curly, kinda difficult hair. It’s important to find someone that knows your hair and curl pattern, and I took a chance. My haircut is cute and I get tons of compliments, but it wasn’t exactly what I wanted and doesn’t work well with my lifestyle and my job (which includes being outside a lot). There were a couple red flags. Usually, when I’ve been to other salons they ask what I’m interested in getting done. This time, I was told to just put my stuff down and sit (still in a nice way!) and I made sure to pull some photos of what I wanted out, which included cutting off what ended up being 16 inches to donate, shoulder to mid neck length at the shortest, some side bangs, and the ability to ponytail for work and working out. The whole process was comfortable during, but at the very end of my cut that I watched anxiously get shorter and shorter, they asked if I used product. I don’t because it aggravates my scalp condition. I was just told I should get some because I’ll probably need it. I also asked if I’d be able to ponytail it and she said yes for sure. I know my hair. It’s thick. I cannot ponytail it. Anytime I do a workout or do strenuous stuff at work, the parts that can’t get put up get sweaty and it grosses me out, but that sounds like a me problem. Also, she did some layering cuts at the end so my hair wouldn’t be boxy, and I left the salon feeling good, and got home to basically a frizzy triangle hair. My hair is a hit or miss when it comes to layers. So long story short, the salon is nice and the people working are straight up lovely, but it’s not the salon for me. It may work great for you, so just know your hair and what you really want and you should be fine.

Martha Stewart Masha is so great at her craft! Lovely, comfortable, quiet and clean salon. Its usually just me and Masha in the salon during the time of my appointment. Beyond pleased with everything shes done to my head. Always returning for a fresh cut or color!! Pls try this salon!

Portalatin Cynthia (Cynthia Rose) Kyle has wonderfully positive, healing energy. I highly recommend his massages. He is very skilled in technique and I felt comfortable with him. Everyone I met in the salon was super nice. There is free parking on the first floor of the garage which is kind of behind the salon… was a little tricky to find, but thankfully Blue Gill restaurant had a street level sign that helped me find it. Beautiful jewelry for sale by a local artist. And the salon has all Aveda products so it smelled wonderful. I booked my next massage already!

Jennifer Ulery Brittany King did a phenomenal job on my haircut! Really listened to what I wanted, gave suggestions, and was super pleasant to talk to! I got about 3-4 inches cut off and asked for curtain bangs, long layers and face framing. My already fine hair has gone through quite a few pre-and postpartum hair-shedding phases, so I desperately needed an update. I feel like a new mama! Will definitely be returning:)

Dayana Georgieva Fantastic service! I was looking for a keratin treatment that will solve my frizzy Florida hair problems, and upon doing some research I found this salon. It was easy to make an appointment and their Cezanne Smoothing Treatment seemed like a good choice for my hair. The staff were welcoming and the salon was clean and organized. Brittany was very friendly and did a fantastic job with my hair! She even took before and after pictures for me. I am so so happy with the final result and this salon. For my long hair I paid $260 before tipping; which I already expected since the staff were transparent about how much it would cost for various hair lengths. The only confusing part was finding the parking garage, which the front desk easily directed me to over the phone. Will definitely be coming back here!

D f This is my holy grail salon. Michelle is always so sweet and amazing to talk to throughout the service. The front desk staff is very inviting and personable to all clientele. They offer refreshments when entering and the atmosphere is always super inviting. I’ve been coming here for three years or more and I’ve never had a bad experience! Having curly hair, it can be very difficult to find someone who is as caring as Michelle. She is amazing! Can not recommend Avant Garde Salon enough :)

Sydney Barajas It was great until it was not.. I was aware we could not get where I wanted immediately, however we definitely could have gotten further if they assigned me a hairstylist who knew what they were doing. Michelle is a great person, but do not go to her if you have a complex hair history. I am deeply saddened my hair is fried now and feels super unhealthy. She always preached to me about maintaining the integrity of my hair, so I was fine with the slow/minimal results but quickly my hair quality deteriorated and I’ve always had thick hair even after bleaching. After my second appointment, I cried in my car from how botched it looked, it was not what I asked for and I felt really awful because she did what she wanted rather than what I wanted and I even noted it but she said I’d have to wait until my next appointment (2 months out) for it to be fixed, I was out the salon with a harsh line of color that many peers noticed. For the amount I paid over appointments, I wish this was not the result. The only reason I am not giving a one star is because another stylist did try to fix it and she was really nice, but the damage is irreversible and I’m going to have to wait a really long time to get the quality of my hair back. I have hair breakage like never before, and hair that is all different shades and my hair is originally curly so now my hair is just a frizzy mess no matter what I use in my hair. Please go to a different salon if your hair background is a bit more complicated.

Kirsten Taylor My whole experience was great. Carleigh was messaging me about my hair weeks in advance to really understand where I wanted my hair to be. When I arrived for my appointment I went right to the chair. The whole atmosphere is very welcoming and clean. Carleigh did an amazing job on my hair and fixed the previous mistakes that had been done a few weeks prior. She also recommended products to me without making me feel pressured to buy them that day. Ive FINALLY found a hairstylist that I can always go to!

Richie Johnson Excellent place for fast great haircut. Highly recommend Heidi.

Melissa King Easy to find. A beautiful boutique, with everything from hair scrunchies to earrings, bracelets, and clothing. They offer massages, pedicures, nail care, and hair removal. A lovely, clean day spa! I highly recommend it! There are several operators there to spoil you!!

Layne Stone Stacey is awesome! Had not had my hair cut in 2 years! she made me beautiful!!

Holly Guerra Heidi is a great stylist. She is very friendly,prompt and knows exactly what I want.

Layla The whole crew is above and beyond wonderful. So inviting that you actually feel like you just went to a friends house to get your hair done. Irene has been a constant figure in my hair journey since I was about six years old. Sara just did my hair for the first time and wow! Who knew hair could be manageable?! She is stellar and so easy to get along with. I will definitely be back and actually keeping up with maintenance for once.

Nicki I’ve been going to this salon for 25yrs! Irene did my hair for prom in 2001. This place has amazing staff and they truly are family! I see Christina now for color and cuts, I absolutely love this girl. Best salon in town!

Gabrielle Pogge I love this salon. Its bright, clean, staff are friendly, and I enjoy checking out the local artwork theyve hosted. Sara has been working on my hair for about 4 years and has taken me through MANY varieties of short cuts. I like to change it up frequently but dont always know what want. Sometimes I bring a couple of pictures to give her an idea about what Im looking for and others I just let her run with it! She has a great sense for whats going to look good on me and what fits for my style. Weve also played with some fun colors--I particularly loved the purple she helped me choose. A couple of years ago she helped me decide on and test a style for a wedding and took some detailed pictures to help the on-site stylist re-create it (which worked out fabulously!). She also did a Grinch look for me for a Christmas party one year and it was exactly what I was looking for. In short, Sara is easy to work with, fun to chat with, and delivers results youll love!

Beverly Varshovi Sabrina Johns is absolutely the best! She is extraordinarily skilled in color and cut, knowledgeable in outcomes and is a warm and comfortable person to spend time with. She is excrptional with red coloring. I had many botched jobs before I found her and now my red is extremely close to my natural color. Thats hard to do. I have never seen a color or cut leave her chair that did not look terrific! Plus, her work space is private, peaceful and relaxing. Many times you will find her working with a newer stylist, Jackie. They are both charming, fun and skilled.

Jessica Perez Kate did an AMAZING job fixing my mess of a head of hair! She really took time to explain everything and how we can get my hair to the goal I have wanted for a long time but have never achieved. She had the knowledge and skills to fix my super harsh low lights and bring the entire look together. I can’t wait to see how much more gorgeous it gets over our next appointments. It is hard to style and color super long hair but she did such a great job! My hair has never looked or felt better! ❤️ her so much!!!

Lauren Pitt-McClelland My daughter had her first professional haircut and she could not have been more excited! It was a great experience. She was so nervous but Meleah made her feel comfortable and welcome. The only complaint I have is now I have to try and style her hair every morning the way Meleah did lol!

Caysie Douglas Absolutely phenomenal! Super nervous to cut my hair which was long overdue. From the moment I walked in, I knew I made the right choice. Meleah was very friendly and professional. She guided me in the right direction to decide what was best for me. Less than 24 hours, I have received numerous compliments on my haircut. I am so excited for my next appointment and am thrilled I have found hands down the best hair dresser! Thank you Meleah.

Ariana Burga I had such an amazing experience at Hair by Meleah! I got a haircut and blowout yesterday, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Meleah was so kind, easy to talk to, and really understood exactly what I wanted for my hair. The service was fantastic, and I left feeling great! I will definitely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!

Eliana Morales Trustworthy hairstylist in the Gainesville area! Highly recommend Meleah for any hair needs! She is so kind and amazing at what she does. She’s cut and dyed my hair over the past year and a half and have been super happy with the results every time!

Midnight Shade I wouldn’t recommend this salon for regular haircuts and coloring. I got curtain bangs and my hair dyed black and the color literally washed out within the month, and the hair cut looked awful after 2 weeks. The hospitality and atmosphere was great but as for the quality/skills of hair styling/coloring, my expectations weren’t met. I don’t know which type of dye the owner uses but it just seems cheap for the amount I paid and tipped.

Abby Metz Elliot is talented, kind and knowledgeable. They provide excellent hair care services and do a good job making everyone feel welcome. I went here right after a wicked bad hair cut from a supercut and Elliot was reassuring, provided a couple solutions and gave me a cut I love even more than before. Ive been coming for half a year now and bring my entire family!! The studio is comfortable and relaxing and even tho Im super awkward Elliot does a great job making me and my family feel welcome. 10000/10 best place around.

Hallie Martin I felt so welcomed and truly heard for once. I’ve always struggled with where to schedule my next haircut but Elliot did such an amazing job tackling my thick hair and capturing the look I was hoping for. I wholeheartedly recommend.

Lindsey Field Ive been getting my hair done on the regular by Danielle for over a year now - and she is AMAZING! I absolutely look forward to sitting in her chair every 6 weeks! Since seeing Danielle, Ive found its easier to care for my hair, I "do" my hair way more often (quite something for this busy mom of three!), and my hair is super healthy. She is so friendly and down to earth - really easy to talk to (which is so important for an introvert like me!) and the atmosphere she creates is just so inviting and relaxing. And she always does a superb job with my curly hair. I highly highly recommend Danielle, you and your hair will not be disappointed!

keely agnini Danielle is absolutely amazing at what she does and will always give you exactly what you ask her to do for your hair. Shes the only hairdresser Ill go to! Shes so kind and makes you feel so welcomed. My hair will still look great after months!

Rachel Watts Danielle has been cutting and coloring my hair for 5 plus years. I can’t imagine having anyone else do my hair. She makes sure she understands your vision and will walk you through everything to make sure you’re both on the same page. She is incredibly talented and full of knowledge. I’ve learned more about hair and how my hair works since I’ve been going to Danielle. She is the best of the best!

Zoe Koch Danielle is such an enjoyable person and does an excellent job! Shes always super thorough and makes sure my hair is perfect and exactly what I wanted.

Erin Beardslee I’ve been seeing Danielle for all my hair needs since 2018 and I’m so glad to still be making appointments with her now. She’s reliable and and super friendly and warm, not to mention extremely skilled as a stylist. She’s helped me at every phase of my hair journey, from a color correction at my very first visit, to any style or color vision I have. She works with me to understand what is attainable during our appointments and I appreciate how she walks me through the steps she’ll take to get my hair where we want it. I always look forward to our appointments and highly recommend her!

Jennifer Tennant Shana was an awesome stylist. Very professional and I loved the hair style I got. Loved that we were in a private room without the usual salon noise. Cant wait for my next haircut!

Martha Varela I have been a loyal client of Shannon’s since 2018 and she’s done my hair multiple times and i loved the way she worked my hair, however, i recently saw her and i could just tell she wasn’t that devoted to her work anymore. she completely butchered my haircut and when i asked if she could fix it she said she’d reschedule me to fix the cut. i showed up promptly to the salon and she made me wait over 20 minutes, (i get that stylists run behind, but she had already told me to come later than my original appointment time) i ended up leaving because i couldn’t wait all afternoon, and when she told me she was ready, i notified her that i left, she “tried” to reschedule me but actually never replied. i have always been willing to pay for her work because i thought she was extremely talented, and she even raised her prices but did not meet her quality work… for someone who has been loyal to her, she disappointed me this time. i would not recommend her to anyone going forward

Karla De Anda I recently visited Shannon Lindsay Cross for a cut and color, and I regret to say it was a very disappointing experience. I paid $420 for 3.5 hours of work, but I left feeling that my concerns and expectations were ignored. I showed her a photo of the blonde I wanted, and while she acknowledged it during the appointment, the final result was far from what I asked for. When I reached out afterward to express my dissatisfaction (as she had encouraged me to do), I was met with dismissiveness. Despite offering to pay for a correction, she ignored my willingness to resolve the issue and abruptly ended the conversation. I also felt there was a lack of transparency about her process. For example, she spent a significant portion of the session straightening my hair, which I could have done beforehand if communicated. Instead of taking responsibility for the time management or the outcome, she deflected by blaming the sessions limitations. Whats most disappointing is the apparent lack of care for client satisfaction. A great stylist not only produces beautiful results but also listens to their clients, communicates honestly, and works collaboratively. Unfortunately, that wasnt my experience here. She clearly no longer loves what she does and has become complacent with her work. I cannot recommend her to anyone who values professionalism, transparency, and client-centered service.

Anna Maxwell Jamie went above and beyond helping my elderly mother with her hair. She took special care to make sure she felt safe and secure. My mother lover her hairs and now has a standing appointment. Thank you Jamie for all of kind efforts

Carole Badarni Thornebrook Hair Design and owner Geraldine Anderson exemplify what you want when you treat yourself to a new look or when you want to have a professional maintain the look you need.. It is such a joy to have my hair done by an artist with experience and no worries of outcome. I know that my hair will look my best and compliment my age and appearance. I have had to have my hair cut other places due to my travel however I am always comparing it to Geraldine. Thank you. You are appreciated.

Frances Khey Great haircut and color! Ask for Geraldine. She is the best.

H R (PBEAN) Great place for a quick do or for your childrens dance

Bobbi Bridge Jamie does amazing work! Go see her now. Worth my 3 & 1/2 hour drive!

Katherine Sanchez Lindsey is my girl!! She is fantastic at vivid coloring, and perfectly lightens my almost jet black hair every time. She is extremely thorough while coloring your hair, and the results clearly show. She gave me tips on how to care for my new hair color, and even after bleaching several times, my hair is still extremely healthy. Lindsey takes such great care of me and my hair, and is so easy going and fun to talk to that the time flies by. The pricing is definitely fair for what you get and with her level of expertise. You are in great hands with her, and I can’t recommend her enough!

Chris Harrelson Great communication, awesome vibe, and one of the best cuts I’ve ever had and even though I don’t have much hair I am extremely picky. Mrs Rilee took care of me and had me looking right when I walked out. Super friendly, super clean , and very professional even though her and her co workers made me feel like a rock star. Definitely recommend anyone that needs any salon services to check them out. I will be a repeat customer.

Sammy L I Love Beach Break Salon! I always get my hair cut by Tadum Myers! She is the literal best! She always makes sure to get me right and I leave feeling great about my hair! She does both men and womens hair! I personally am a guy and get my hair cut relatively short. She does a fantastic job! 10/10!

eva I went to a stylist in town to get my hair color corrected, and she did a remover to get some green and brown out and then referred me to Beach Break because she didn’t have availability until late july-early august to do the rest (she also said even if i did book with her late july-early august to do the rest it would take awhile, many appointments over a long time span and a lot of patience). I’m glad i came here because Rilee is awesome and she was able to double book me soon after and lift my hair to this blonde in just one appointment, I didn’t know how many it was going to take to get to. Only one more until i get my desired color and i can’t wait! My last stylist told me it would be at least 4 appointments after the remover, but now i only need one more! I definitely reccomend rilee. She does a great job and she is also very sweet and reassuring.

Kristin Soulliere I am never disappointed with my experience here. Rilee has done my highlights for several months now and I am happier than I have ever been with my hair. She is super talented and I would recommend her to anyone looking to have their blonde hair taken care of.

kristen smith Hairport is by far the best hair salon in Gainesville! The owner Jessica is very professional and its always a great experience every time I visit . The salon is always clean and the stylist are friendly and welcoming. I would reccomend Hairport for anyone seeking a professional environment and quality hair or beauty services at competitive and affordable prices.

Crystal Dozier Cherelle is amazing. Love my husbands retwist. However, whoever is working the Barber is disrespectful. I came in the wrong door unknowingly. Instead of telling me at that point that I came in the wrong door, the barber walked me back to Cherelle’s area. On my way back through, he decided that was the time to be mouthy and say “there’s a front door too” while laughing and the entire room laughed. Absolutely not okay. He could have let me know I came in the wrong door. He chose not to, instead making fun of me? Not a way to keep business.

Chanel McDaniel From start to finish my experience was A+ The staff were all very professional and friendly. The owner Jessica did my hair. She was very knowledgeable and detailed on haircare to my specific needs. My hair came out flawless!!!! I will definitely be back!!!

Emily Simmons Really cute salon. Love that its local, and the design is so unique. I saw a stylist who was so wonderful and kind and thoughtful - I cannot recommend it enough. I had a waxing appointment with Kyna and she was so attentive. And we also had a great conversation! Everyone was so kind and helpful, its a great salon. And they have really great products on sale too!

Leigh E I’ve been visiting Mode Salon East for years, and I always leave with amazing hair! Ive been a client of Brent’s for a few years, and he truly listens and pays attention to detail. With a few gray hairs coming in, I wanted a balayage, and Brent helped me achieve a warm balayage that I absolutely love. Not only does Brent take his craft seriously, but he also shares his expertise with other salon specialists around Florida. Overall, the staff is wonderful, and the vibes are fantastic. I highly recommend checking out Mode Salon!

Jan Meyers Last month was my first time with Rosie. I have short combination wavy and straight hair. Rosie took the time to give me a great haircut that falls into place when blow drying. She was both friendly and professional. She offered advice that I didn’t even think of. Everyone at the shop was pleasant. Will go back for a haircut and surface foil tomorrow.

Katie Stites I decided to make the big change of going from long hair to short hair. Scary and exciting! I had the most amazing experience with Rosie at Mode Salon and I couldn’t be happier with the cut she gave me. She is super friendly, very easy to work with and incredibly talented. She gave me great feedback about the photos I brought in so that I was sure to make the best decision for my hair, face and personality. I will definitely be going back to her for my cuts in the future and I would highly recommend her to anybody looking for a fabulous cut and/or color. And of course a before and after, because it’s what we all really want to see.

DeeDee Sullivan It is a delight to get my haircut by Abbi at Salon At 618. It has taken me a while to find someone who I can trust to color and cut my hair. She is professional and works towards your hair goals. I love my hair!

Nicole Mongilardi James (Skyver) always does a wonderful job and treats my hair with love. Definitely would highly recommend!

Malea Koprowski I had the pleasure of having my hair done by Sali :) she is so down to earth. Due to health issues, my hair had been quite neglected for some time. She graciously walked me through every step of my haircut, and explained what she was doing in detail. I will definitely be going back!

Nilsa Rosado If you need an amazing stylist that does extensions get with Sali this girl did above what I ever expected with my hair !!!! She had me feeling like a whole new girl !!!! Love her work 10/10

Karina Lowyns I am so disappointed in the service that I received at this salon. It used to be my go-to, but at this point I do not see myself going back. I went to see Jen to go from a natural blonde to go more copper/red but still maintaining the majority of that original blonde as highlights and at the roots. There were multiple reference photos that showed this, and we talked about in in-depth in a consultation before, over text, and right before the appointment began. We seemed to be on the same page. After the fact, there were very minimal highlights and it was not at all like the reference photos or our conversation. When I reached out to Jen, expressing my concern and hoping we could fix it, it took her a week to reply and she only did so after follow up texts from me. She quoted me about $70-80 for a “few more highlights up front,” saying that will be the cost of product alone, when that is generally the cost of product for a whole head of highlights. She was incredibly condescending in her messages. When I replied, explaining how since the color was no where near what we agreed upon, I was a bit shocked at the price, especially since if it was done at the original appointment, I wouldn’t have paid more at that time. It has since then weeks and I’ve yet to hear back from Jen. I am so frustrated with the service I received and the lack of commutation, especially due to the deviation from the clear plan for an expensive coloring.

Ashley Hiller Getting my hair done with Jackie was easily the best experience I’ve had at a salon in years. She listened, she was cautious and went the best route I could have asked for. She had me leaving like a million bucks. If you want to trust anyone with your hair, trust Jackie. Thank you for making me feel brand new. Everyone there was so pleasant comforting and polite. I would come back routinely just for the experience.

Sanchez Aimy Dillon was 10/10!!! I was running behind due to car troubles but they were so kind about it when I walked in. They were very attentive about my hair history and what I wanted my end result to be. I felt so comfortable and safe in this salon and not mention I left with a great haircut that suited my curls. I recommend to all!!!!

Jamie North I have been coming to this amazing salon to see the wonderful Miss Gina for roughly a year now. She is absolutely the BEST to work with. I originally was shy going in and started seeing her last year when i had long hair. After my first visit i was left dumbfounded how comfortable I was with her within such a short amount of time during my first meeting with her. I am EXTREMELY picky with who I will let cut my hair, and by my second visit I felt comfortable enough to have Miss Gina cut my hair for Children with Hair Loss. Needless to say, she absolutely SLAYED it. The pictures below do NOT do it justice. Bonus points too if you love anime, you will absolutely enjoy chatting with her!. On top of all of this she takes the time to talk through what you want done with your hair, and also the realistic possible outcomes making you feel 100% comfortable with any choice you make. May it be long or short, natural of colorful, I cannot recommend Gina enough! Thank you for helping me feel more confident in myself and helping my personality shine through. *Side note* Picture below show BEFORE and AFTER!

Britnye Laforge Cant say enough good things. I had my hair cut by Gina. Absolutely amazing work. I am usually so unhappy after having my hair done. Not here, Couldnt be happier. I had reference photos, we talked about which one would best suit my hair type and the expectation was definitely exceeded. The atmosphere of the salon is really nice. Great music, great service. I am so looking forward to my next appointment, I never want to go anywhere else.

Lee Ann Inkel Nice lady. Good Hair Cut. Bad highlights. *All photos taken within 30 minutes of leaving appointment.* I made an appointment for a hair cut and blonde highlights with "whichever stylist is the best at blonde highlights". Helen made me an appointment with herself. I showed a picture of what I was going for (very blonde hair) and asked if it could be done and she said told me it could. To be fair, after consulting elsewhere, it sounds like it wouldnt have worked due to us having different natural hair colors. While I wanted blended, blonde highlights that would overall lighten my hair color for summer, I received chunky, uneven highlights. I have splotches in my hair from where the chemicals bled out of the foil wraps. Some areas of my hair also very quickly went brassy. The highlights started farther from my root than they should have, which made it look like they had already grown out. Helen kept complimenting me at the end on how good it looked. The next day I went back for a refund. She repeatedly offered to add more blonde; however, I declined as I need to go elsewhere to fix it. Since the hair cut was good, I had no problem paying for that. Helen attempted to charge me $20 more than she had previously quoted me for a haircut. Turns out she was trying to get me to cover the cost of the chemicals she used. When I disagreed, she relented, and said her business had been there a long time and she wanted clients happy.

Ellen Warshofsky Wonderful hair salon! I love Helen. She is very talented and comes up with great, fun styles when I want a change in my hairstyle. Go see Helen! Youll look and feel great!

Lo Has Helen is sweet and kind and gets to the point! I came in with two pictures, and she cut my hair according to the photos. She also suggested ways to wash and style my fine, curly hair, and the level of conversation was comfortable without being overbearing like some hairstylists can be. She also gives nice shampoos with teatree oil and massages as well. I will come here again for a hair trim, and maybe a manicure one day, too!

Michelle Yonke Michele Steven has been my stylist/colorist for years and her work is always wonderful. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a real professional to care for their hair. She is extremely conscientious, listens well and her cleanliness is well above what is recommended by the CDC.

Adriana Ahumada I deeply regret having cut my hair there, Helen did not give me a haircut even remotely close to what I asked for and I left the place looking 10 years older than I am.

Cata Ram Janet is very professional and has tons of experience. She always uses good quality products and that is very important to me. Shes been cutting my hair and taking care of my highlights for many years. I absolutely recommend her a 101%

Cheryl Farrell Jan is a true professional. Whether it is a cut, hair color or both - her eye for details becomes apparent when you witness the results. Her studio is spotless, lovely, and a peaceful place to be pampered.

Shelby Beckett Letbetter Its always a pleasure to have Diana cut my hair. Not only does she do excellent work, but its enjoyable just talking with her.

Denise Cloutier Janet is a fabulous person and hair expert! She has been keeping beautiful for more than 10 yrs.

Elena Fraser I love Janet! She is the best colorist on the business! And she takes the time to give you the perfect cut!

Alexis Busch I am a long time client of Melissa’s and HFOS. My two most recent experiences at HFOS I have had the pleasure of working with Gracie. On 12/26 I did a blowout with Gracie for my birthday dinner. She made me feel so pampered and beautiful. Last week, I needed a last minute highlight and I was excited to see Gracie available. She was able to brighten me up while adding dimension. Everything I asked for and more. My hair is so much more lively and much healthier. Not to mention, I LOVE the way she curls my hair. Thank you HFOS and Gracie for a great experience once again :)

Kramer Pena DO NOT go here for IBE hair extensions. I spent almost $800 at the salon for my hair to consistently fall out within a few days of the application. I have had extensions for over 7 years and have never had an experience like this one. I gave the stylist 3 chances to fix my hair, and each time they fell out. After my third visit that I again had to sit there and take time out of my work day so it could be “fixed” they fell out less than 48 hours later. At that point I politely requested a refund, as it was clear they did not know what they were doing. Mel the owner refused due to “policy” which I was never made aware of. Never in my life have I been spoken to as a client, like Mel spoke to me. She was incredibly rude and antagonistic. At no point did the stylist or owner apologize for the issues with my hair. Mel didn’t even reach out to discuss the issues I was having or apologize for the incredibly poor experience. I had to contact the salon directly to get her to call me. Instead, Mel told me that “they don’t offer IBE as a service” even though I texted the salon number directly to confirm they did and was scheduled with the stylist. Instead, Mel told me I was taking money out of the stylists paycheck if she refunded me. Sounds like she should rethink her business practices if you can’t refund a client for shoddy work. I would be absolutely ashamed as an owner if a client was walking around town with her extensions completely falling out. I sent photos to the stylist who previously did my extensions and she told me they were very clearly installed incorrectly. My other stylist also looked up HFOS in the IBE certification data base and no one at the salon is certified in this service. They shouldn’t be offering it. I told this to Mel and she said “no one in the area is certified”, which is also not true. I now have to pay to go to my old stylist to have this completely redone with absolutely no compensation from the salon. The only thing I was offered was to come in again for a FOURTH time to have someone else take a look. I refuse to let a stylist who is not certified in this method touch my hair again. I expect that there is damage to my extensions due to the inappropriate application. My holiday photos are ruined, because my certified stylist cannot get me in before them. I would think incredibly hard before going to this salon and giving the owner who clearly cares nothing about her customers appearance or business.

Emi Melker I cannot begin to express how much I love this salon. The women truly care about you and your beauty needs, going above and beyond to ensure you leave feeling confident and pretty. Sophia, Mel, Natasha, Mojgan, and Alex are all absolute gems. Each one is incredibly skilled in their craft and takes the time to listen to exactly what you want, while offering expert advice and suggestions. Their attention to detail is unmatched.

Kylie DiPrimo Overall, I really tried to be positive about the experience I had, but a week after my adjustment appointment, to fix how it looked after the first appointment, I am just not happy with what I got for how much I paid. I was referred to HFOS by a coworker who has gone for a while and never had any issues. I had gone back and forth about booking for about 5 months because their prices were out of my budget and I had my hair fried by a stylist 2 years prior. Since then I had been doing my hair myself focusing on gaining back healthy long hair and dying it at home, but I was up front with how bad the banding and color correction was from the very start. When I finally saved up the money to pamper myself and get it done for my birthday I was so excited. My main insecurity was the banding of different colors in my roots and there was nothing said about not being able to cover them up. Tristany was my stylist and she is very passionate and knowledgeable about curly hair which is great, but I felt like that was the main thing she focused on especially at the end. Almost like trying to distract from the roots by getting my natural curls to show. I was there for 3 hours and the studio was dark so I didnt notice the roots were so bad until I got home and immediately freaked out because she had died my hair darker than it was before so the light orange roots were more noticeable and it was a distinct line. I will attach pictures of before I went in and what it looked like after. Luckily she took my call the following day and fit me in the next week for an adjustment on my actual birthday which was great, but she insisted on using Demi color so when my roots grew out it wouldnt be a big difference, but I wasnt worried about that since I planned on getting the roots touched up to match the color on my ends. Within about 5-7 days the demi color was practically gone and you could see the line again so I went to Sally Beauty and bought permanent color to fix it myself which was under 10 dollars versus $300. (my colleague said she rarely pays more than 150-200 with her stylist and everyone at my work recommended I not go back after seeing it) The salon is cute and chic, but to be honest it was filthy. The workstations did not appear to be cleaned and when I went the first time I was given an open glass of water that was placed on the stylists workstation with hair all over it and touching the water. Hair fell in the cup at one point and it made my stomach turn. The brushes had hair all in them and looked sticky. I was a little hesitant to even write a review because after my first appointment I read all of the previous ones (which I should have done before going) and did not like how the owner, Mel, responds very snotty and rude back to customers that had bad experiences or didnt feel that the salon was the best fit for them. Ultimately I just dont want anyone to spend $300 to be disappointed like I was. I am not broke, but that is just an amount I am a little uncomfortable throwing away when I spent a total of 5hrs getting it done between the two appointments (had to call out of work) and had to fix it myself anyways.

Viviana Whalen I saw Tristany for a curly cut and it turned out AMAZING! I was in shock that my hair could even look like that!! I’m very low maintenance with my hair and Tristany made sure that I left with a hair routine that was easy, but still with incredible results. She showed me step by step how to style it, gave me recommendations for products to use, and overall just made me feel incredibly comfortable and heard. I’m typically a bit anxious at the salon (to the point where I cut my own hair for years) and Tristany just made it so wonderful for me. I couldn’t recommend a better salon or a better stylist to get a curly cut in Gainesville!!! Thank you Tristany!

Anna Etherington My twin sister & I have been seeing Chelsey for 7 years! Ive recently started doing fashion colour so I have to lift my hair. Through her knowledge & experience she is able to maintain the integrity of my hair so that is stays long. Shes always educating herself on the latest trends & newest conventions of hair care. In fact she is so talented other stylists come to her for advice. Also, I never know what I want & she always helps me decide. I love her creativity & passion! I cannot recommend her enough! I do not trust anyone else w/ my hair!!

Iris S I had an incredibly disappointing experience at this salon that I feel others should know about. I came in specifically asking for a loose wave perm, something subtle and manageable, and I even clarified my expectations multiple times with the stylist. My hair was in great condition beforehand—healthy, soft, and well-maintained—so I didn’t think achieving this look would be an issue. However, what I got was nothing close to what I asked for. The stylist didn’t seem to understand or care about my request. I ended up with a perm that left my hair feeling stringy, uneven, and completely different from what we had discussed. I asked about the products being used and whether they would suit my hair type, but I didn’t get clear answers, which made me uneasy. After the process, my hair didn’t even look professionally done—it was frizzy and far from the soft, natural waves I had envisioned. To make matters worse, I now have to spend extra time and money on repairing the damage to my hair and finding ways to style it because it’s unmanageable as it is. This experience has been so disheartening, especially since I trusted this salon with my long, healthy hair. I regret choosing this place, and I cannot recommend it to anyone who values attention to detail, communication, or achieving the look they actually asked for. What made the situation worse was the lack of professionalism in addressing my concerns. When I contacted the salon, the owner initially responded, but then completely ghosted me after that, leaving me without any resolution or follow-up. It’s frustrating and disheartening that no one took the time to make things right or even acknowledge my dissatisfaction after that one response. The dismissive attitude made it clear that they don’t value their clients or stand behind their work. Below is the picture of what i asked for, and what my hair looked like after the service.

Yao Fu NOT RECOMMENDED.Did a poor job. I made an appointment two days ago. Today, I received a call telling me to reschedule without any apology. The result looks nothing like the picture I showed her.

Natalya Bull I was disappointed with the quality of service which I received at Mode Aveda. About 1.5 months ago, I scheduled an appointment with Maybelline (one of their new hair stylists) for an all-over hair color to cover the brassy highlights in my hair. I specifically asked that the color be as possible to my natural hair color (an ashy medium brown, level 6) as possible. After arriving at the appointment and sitting through a two-hour hair coloring session, Maybelline began to dry my hair to reveal a gothic brown color which was several shades darker than my natural shade! When I expressed my concern, Maybelline reassured me that the color would lighten after several washes. Maybelline never informed me that she put in permanent, rather than demi-permanent color, in my hair, and that at Mode Aveda, "all-over color" was code for "permanent hair color." She then proceeded to give me a lackluster blow-out which was a far cry from the beautiful blow-outs that I regularly received when I do my hair at other salons. Dubiously, I paid $130 plus a 20% tip and left. Two and a half weeks and approximately 7 hair washes later, my hair remained the same dark, gothic color. When I called the salon to complain, I spoke with the salon manager, who had a condescending tone and seemed annoyed with my dissatisfaction. She instructed me to schedule a hair consultation to evaluate what could be done. At the consultation, I was seen by another stylist, who informed me that because the hair color was permanent, I would either need to strip out the hair color with bleach (a 6-hour procedure that would substantially damage my hair) or highlight my hair to break up the dark color (a 4-hour procedure which also damages hair) . She then asked me when I would like to schedule another appointment with Maybelline, to allow her to "fix" her mistake. When I told her that I did not want Maybelline, a junior hair stylist, to redo my hair again, she appeared taken aback that I would not give her a "second chance." I then requested and scheduled an appointment with John, a senior hair colorist. At my appointment, John seemed rushed and annoyed that he had to redo my hair and told me that I didnt need to bleach out or highlight my hair, but would be fine with a light bleach shampoo wash followed by a new hair color. I agreed and after two hours sitting in the chair, looked up to see reddish/copper hair at the top of my head. When I voiced my disappointment, John told me that my hair would always "draw." red and that he could try making the hair darker, but that it could look gothic brown as a result. Defeated, I agreed to keep the hair with the red roots and tipped John $40, and bought a $12 bottle of shampoo which I didnt need ( they wouldnt let me pay a tip with a credit card without buying something). Two weeks and $200+ later, I still have red hair at the top of my head. This is the first and last time I will be coming to Mode Aveda. I am very disappointed with the level of overall service at the salon, the lack of courteousness of the staff, the wasted money, and the lost time. I would not recommend this establishment. Left to right: First two photos-my natural hair color; remaining photos-the gothic brown color in which my hair was dyed with the red roots of after the second appointment where the hairstylist attempted to fix the first stylist’s color application.

Arthur Burton I had a WONDERFUL experience here with Wade. I went in with a vague sense of what color I wanted to dye my hair- Wade and I talked it through. We got my hair EXACTLY the color i wanted- but because I have thin hair... the "effect" of it was not what i wanted. So mid process- we had to begin again and Wade said he had an idea. He said he thought he had an idea what I was going for.....and it came out PERFECT. What I realized is that he had really listened as I went all over the place describing what I wanted and he masterfully got me there. On a scale of 1 to 10- my experience was a 20. Thanks Mode Aveda and thank you Wade.