Avant-Garde Salon and Spa

Address:	155 Miracle Mile, Miami, FL 33134, USA
Phone:	+1 305-442-8136
Site:	avantgardesalonandspa.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	10AM–6PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–7PM Closed

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Reviews 4

Jessica L

I went here a few months ago in October and now Im finally writing a review (should have written it sooner, but I figured that I would have gotten over the experience. I have not). I was so disappointed with the result of my visit especially after reading all the great reviews. I was looking for a salon to replace the one I usually go to in New York and based on the reviews I thought this would have been a perfect match. When I made the appointment I told the receptionist I wanted ombre balayage as they advertised on their website and she told me that Rody did a good job with that. The salon itself is beautiful and I was immediately offered a drink when I walked in. When I was talking to Rody he showed me photos of what he could do and I thought they were beautiful and although it wasnt exactly the ombre balayage I had seen online, I was willing to compromise and go in Rodys direction because I thought it would yield a better result. I put my full trust in him. Although the salon was pleasant, Rody was not. As soon as he learned that I could not speak Spanish (Many people think I look Hispanic even though I am half Asian half White) he seemed to lose interest in making conversation with me. My hair is halfway down my back, it was a long and boring process and I would have liked more than to just play on my phone. I know he is not required to talk to me, but it came off as standoffish. Not only that, but he seemed like he was rushed to get out of the salon as soon as possible (I came in around 2:30 so I guess I was his last appointment that day). I was waiting at the washing station with wet hair for at least 10 minutes while he went to the back and talked to some coworkers. Again, made no effort to make conversation. Shortly after he left the salon without so much as a goodbye or to check on my hair. He just left me at the washing station. It was very unprofessional to me. The only highlight of my visit was the girl who did my blowout. She was kind enough to take me from the washing station and she actually talked to me while blowdrying my hair. The girl did a wonderful job with the blowout, but when I saw the results of the dye job I was shocked. Now, Ive been to salons all over New York and Philadelphia so I can deal with a bad attitude so long as I get great results. I probably would have given the salon a 5 star rating regardless of the experience I had as long as I was pleased with the results. But I had MUSTARD yellow highlights that started 1, 2, and 3 inches from my roots. I can tell you that this definitely did not look good against my dark brown hair. When I went to pay, the receptionists did not even know how to bill me and had to call Rody to ask. It ended up being charged as ombre but I have had ombre in the past and although the bottom of my hair was blonde, there was no transition between the brown and blonde closer to my roots. It looked like I had gotten highlights a few months ago and needed to touch up on the roots. I did not have time to get it fixed that day and I did not want to yell to the kind staff that remained at the salon for the fault of their coworker. It looked so cheap! The dye job was so bad that I had family and friends ask if I dyed my hair blonde myself! Thats not something you want to hear when you paid almost $200 (tip included, which I wish I hadnt given him) just for coloring and a blowout. I ended up going to another salon and coloring my hair back to the original dark brown. I dont usually write reviews, but this experience was so bad that I had to (except for the attentive receptionists and the girl who did my blowout, they were wonderful). I expected better from such a nice salon on Miracle Mile.

Kathia Lopez

One star because I couldnt give zero. I was dyeing my hair for the first time ever and decided to come here based off reviews and made my appointment with JOTA. I made sure to have a consultation before doing anything, since it was my first time and I was also concerned about the price (I have long hair). We spent 47 minutes talking about the dyeing process, looking through celebrity pictures I had saved on my phone, what to expect and the price, etc. I wanted to be a very light bleached blonde (think khaleesi but not as platinum), which he assured me could be done in one session. After four hours of doing my hair what he revealed was a TWEETY -YELLOW hair color which was patchy in a lot of areas. Also there were strands he missed so my natural hair color was mixed in with the yellow mess. As Im ready to pay I see him whispering to the lady at the register and he heads off to the back . When I go to pay I find out its an additional $80 on top of what he quoted me because I have long hair and two bottles of toner were used. In those 47 minutes we spent talking, he didnt notice my hair was long and give me an honest quote?? In his defense it was his last day before a 2 week vacation so maybe he didnt gaf. Never going there again.

Bridget Gunden

GIO IS AMAAAAZING! For basically 25 years Ive been trying to find someone who not only listens to what i want, but understands it. I just got my hair chopped off from halfway down my back to my shoulders, to an edgy cut. This is both a huge transition and not an easy cut. He made the whole process so easy and comfortable, and it turned out precisely how i wanted it. The front desk also listened and knew exactly who to send me to, so props to everyone there for knowing how to give people what they all for in the best way possible. The salon itself is super clean and plays great music... good vibes all around. I also didnt feel like i was in a snooty place, everyone was friendly. This is new, sometimes i leave a salon feeling like i never want to see those people again, but Id actually like to take these guys all out for drinks!!! ❤❤❤

Jackie Wyse

How to start? I walked in Avant-Garde Salon with no expectations, attracted by comments from my girlfriends and the atmosphere. I was told that an stylist name Rody will take good care of my hair, I needed color treatment and a perm. He conducted me to his station, while we were walking, he addressed me with courtesy (difficult to know where his nice accent was from but it was a plus) and asked me which were my needs. He took is iPad and showed me his work, related to what I needed and once we agreed upon the colour, he started. It was no spa, but it certainly felt like it. Long story short, Rody has a new client and all my friends are asking for him (BTW, he made the hairdo for my BF and the perms for the maids of honor, a TOTAL SUCCESS!). Dont hesitate to ask for RODY when going to this beatiful salon in Coral Gables.