Avati Salon

I have very thick, wavy hair that can be an absolute bear to deal with. Samantha did an awesome job and gave me a cute, short haircut that was exactly what I was looking for!
Thanks so much Samantha! I’ll be returning for sure :)

I had a kimono engagement photo session planned, and I had no idea who to go to for my hair or to dress me in my kimono. My friend got married a few years back, and she had gotten her hair, makeup and kimono dressage done by Kiyoko. I emailed Kiyoko and she promptly gave me a call back. We set up my appointment.
Kiyoko did an amazing job on my kimono updo. She styled my hair to flatter my facial features, and the updo was looked lovely. She is a sweet woman who takes prides in her work. I highly recommend her for any special occasion updo. I know that professional kimono dressings are not common, but if you need one, she is the woman to see :)

I have been seeing Bre at Avati for a couple of years now and absolutely love my hair every time I walk out the door. This last time I got the Keratin treatment (aka the Brazilian Blowout) and I LOVE it. My hair is very thick and wavy and now all I have to do is blow dry and it is nice and straight. I normally have to straighten it for a while after blow drying so you can imagine how much time I have cut out of getting ready. My hair looks and feels so healthy and I’ve gotten multiple compliments which always leads me to passing out Bre’s card. Thanks Bre!

I am fairly new to the salon way of life, but I must say, salon Avati is fantastic. I was thinking about doing a purple dip on my hair and after browsing several other salons made an appointment for a consult. Bre was very sweet and very honest about the temporary quality of the vibrant dyes. It was so refreshing. I did think about it for quite a while before I made my appointment, but I am so happy with how it came out! Bre was very nice, and she made it easy to trust her work. Thank you! I would absolutely recommend her to a friend.

Called and left a message about getting a hair cut. They called back and set up a time for me later that day. Got me in gave me a good haircut and it did not cost much at all. Thats all i ask so…

Wow what a hidden gem! Theresa did an aaaamazing job on my hair. I have very thick wavy longhair — -I truly cannot go to most people to get my hair done. I Was very nervous to go somewhere else away from my usual very expensive salon — -I am so glad I did! Not only was the environment awesome– Theresa was a joy– and my hair is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much! I’ll be back!

Colleen did an amazing job on my hair and she was an absolute pleasure to talk to! She was so enthusiastic and helpful and even managed to fix my at-​home dye job even though I was only there for a hair cut! She now has a new permanent client! This salon is cozy and friendly and the staff all seemed like absolute dolls! Can’t recommend them enough!

Denise has done my hair for years, but last Saturday, on my wedding day, she out did herself. My wedding hair style held up through the service, a classic car convertible ride and the whole reception. I got so many compliments on the hair and make up by Kiyoko. I had never had my makeup professionally done before and I was a bit nervous, but I loved it. These two wonderful ladies added so much to my special day. I added a couple photos to the Avati photo page.

I live just a few blocks up the street and was so pleased to discover how nice this salon is! Over the past few years I’ve been going with my fiancé to cost cutters and other similar salons, but have never took the time to find a hair dresser that I really loved. After having driven by this place for a year now, I decided to check it out and got a haircut a few weeks ago. My hair dresser as Colleen. She did a really amazing job! I have really thin hair that looks weird if it’s not layered properly, and she nailed it! I will definitely go back.

I have been having my hair done by Denise for years and trust no one else with my hair now. I was thrilled to find that she recently opened a salon more central to most locations. This location is very clean and trendy. Not to mention, that all of the products they carry in the salon are amazing and have literally transformed my hair from dull and dry to shiny and full. I recently left San Diego to move to Phoenix and I still wait to have my hair done at Avati by Denise whenever I come back home to San Deigo.

They lined up my cultisac perfectly. I’m not sure how it worked but they put Nutella in my hair for an hour and I’ve gotten at least 2 phone numbers since then and that was over 2 years ago! Highly recommended.

Sam has been doing my hair for years and I highly recommend her. I get cut and color. The salon has been remodeled and it looks wonderful. Plenty of parking available. Every stylist in there is super friendly and I enjoy going there. I am always happy with my hair when I leave.

I’ll follow Bre to whatever salon she goes to, but I’m really glad she’s at this one… super nice, super comfortable and completely renovated. I love coming here. It’s in a quiet shopping center with plenty of parking, everyone is super friendly and works like a family and of course they have Bre who has been doing my hair perfectly for years.
They also have a facialist and a masseuse!

I recommend Colleen for short pixie cuts! For the first time in my life, I’m a regular at a salon.
Normally I never go to salons because they charge a lot for haircuts I don’t like even think are that good. And if I’m not going to like it anyway, why not just go to supercuts, right? But Colleen is really awesome. She knows her business and she is a really good listener and will learn exactly how you like your hair. She does such a good job! For the first time in my life, I’m a regular at a salon. She’s so worth it. My hair is short, punky, cute and I always get compliments.
Yay Colleen!

I moved to San Diego 10 years ago and Samantha gave me my first hair cut. I followed her from UTC, to Mission Valley, to Regents Rd and at some point I wandered away. When looking for a new salon to go to that was near where I usually travel and won’t break the bank I did a Unilocal search and came up with Avati Salon. This is where I unknowingly found Samantha again. My haircut came out great. She listened to my likes and dislikes and gave me a great cut.
The salon is nice, clean and unpretentious. No skylight in the center of the salon with bamboo growing, no water falls with exotic plants and no endless glass shelves filled with product that they are pushing. Just pleasant surroundings, nice people and wonderful service. My days of salon hopping are over!

First time there and would go back again. Samantha gave me the hook up and did a fantastic job coloring and cutting my hair! Go see her so she can work her magic like she did on me.

Thank you Unilocal for FINALLY finding me a hair salon that I love! Coleen is awesome. I’ve been wanting the Emma Watson/​Anne Hathaway pixie cut for months and every time I went to a salon, they made it to long and not hip/​funky enough. Coleen was so excited to do the cut, she did it perfectly and worked diligently to get it right (I have a lot of hair for short hair). She did an amazing job and I love it! She’s also a great person. So fun to talk to and its not an awkward silence while she’s working. The salon is small, but they’re expanding. It is very nice though and you can tell the staff all enjoy working together. She used some great products on my hair and my usually dry hair is so silky the day after. I love this place. I LOVE that I finally found some where and someone who is perfect to be my stylist! Oh and the prices are great too :)

Sam is great, nice location and great prices!

Bre is a delight! Came to donate my hair to Locks of Love. The best ever hair salon experience. Loved the shampoo they used to wash my hair. The seat to sit in while they wash your hair is so comfy. Nice vibe. Clean store. For your next touch up, highlight or style. Be good to yourself and make an appointment to see Bre!

Bre is an amazingly talented hair stylist; she is great with color and can do pretty much anything you ask her to do (I like to bring pictures and she just takes one look at them and gets moving on the new style). She does excellent blonde color and great short cuts; give her a try!