Avante Hair Salon

"Hairdresser didn't get my hair to the color she said it would be. When I asked about it, she said "next time" (we'd never discussed a 2nd appointment). Additionally, when I got home, I discovered that she didn't cover my grey hair & she left a lot of dye on my neck & ears. I returned the next day to address the greys & dye. She said she couldn't get the grey because it was too close to the part she lightened (& that she should've done something differently to get the grey, I can't remember exactly what). My family insisted I demand my hair be fixed. I left a message for the hairdresser, but she never called me back. I found & wrote her on Facebook too, but no reply. I was so uncomfortable that I gave up trying. I should've contacted the owner, but I didn't want to cost anyone a job. I hadn't been to a salon in years. This was supposed to be a big treat for me. For the sake of others, I hope this was an isolated incident. Hundreds of dollars for a horrible experience."

"Excellent experience! The salon is very clean and the all of the hairdressers are really friendly and helpful. I’ve been getting my hair cut there for years and would recommend anyone looking for a great service!"

"Wonderful place to have your hair highlighted and cut to perfection. Love their service, love their products, but most of all love their professional approach to hair care and their clients!"

"This place is convenient and I have given 3 different hairstylists a chance at getting it right but they just don't know how to color blonde hair. The last stylist didn't put 3 different colors in when doing the foils instead she put 1 color in and left me with a block color - my hair has no dimension. I went for my last time 4 weeks ago - I am not spending anymore money here. My hair is the worst it has been. I will not be going back."

"I have wavy, thick hair and any time I have to change stylists it's a 'trauma'. So when we moved to the Wellesley/Needham area I looked closely at the women in my midst and, after six months, found a person with hair so perfectly cut I knew I could trust her stylist. That's how I found Susan, Avante's owner, and, later Briana, who is every bit as good. I love the relaxed, personal care I get at Avante. I should note that my husband and son (also with thick, wavy hair) have gone to Susan for 16 years and wouldn't go anywhere else."