Avanti Salon

08/22/09

best cut i've ever had

by bella8212

i recently had my haircut from val at avanti and i have to say its the best haircut ive ever had! i was searching for a new salon and avanti had so many good reviews online i called to make an appiontment..luckily i got in that same day..val was really friendly and explained the haircut she had in mind for me and i love it..i left feeling like a celebrity she gave me a cool curled blowout..ive gotten so many compliments..the whole salon is friendly from the assistants to the front desk..i definetly reccomend val at avanti

• Pros: friendly, easy to get an app, val
• Cons: parking

06/30/08

Richard Caron: Amazing Colorist (and color corrective specialist), Reasonable, Nice Reception

by rmc2152

After three years of using bleach, horrible damage (complete breakage around the crown and nape of my neck, leaving me with Julius Cesar-style bangs), I decided to switch salons, and see a ?color corrective specialist.? Well, he dyed my hair a deep brown/reddish color (more suited for a dog) and told me there was nothing he could do?to live with it. Another stylist in the salon suggested I make an appointment at Avanti Salon on Newbury, which is where I met Richard Caron. He was at first apprehensive about doing any more damage to my hair, but said he could fix it. He ordered a special hair dye remover to get my hair back to light (without further damage) and then created a special formula that would make me blonde again?without the bleach. In the end, I love this color more than the bleach blonde before, and my hair is healthy and growing again! Richard is exactly what you should want in a hair stylist?creative, knowledgeable, professional and he?s not afraid to ask his colleagues for their opinion to ensure his clients leave fully satisfied with the best possible color. I recommend Richard without hesitation to anyone in search of an amazing hair color, and especially if you are in need of color correction?you won?t regret it!

• Pros: Amazing color, pretty salon, nice reception, parking garage across the street
• Cons: Middle of the road expensive--but same as every other Newbury Salon

05/15/08

Best nails, best blowout

by gemathy

First, Bernice is the greatest nail tech in Boston. The pedicures here are a little pricey at $50, but after a full hour of foot cleaning, my feet are so beautiful and soft you could kiss them! She uses this foot sanding machine that's not painful at all like some scrapers out there and your feet will come out smooth and polished. I go here as often as I can afford it. Lasts long enough for a polish change or two at the cheap places too.

Second, Julia does the most beautiful blowouts I've ever seen. Two friends of mine see her for cut and color and they kept coming back with shiny smooth, voluminous curls cascading down their shoulders. So, when I had an event, I went to her and have never had a better blowdry in my life. Now, I go to her for all my special occasions and it lasts for days. Holiday parties, new year's eve, birthdays...I look great that night and for a few days after. That's why I always make sure to get a blowdry from her just before vacations, so when I step off the plane, I know I already look fabulous.

• Pros: Julia, Bernice
• Cons: not inexpensive (but worth it)