Gila Rut Aveda Salon

Eileen is my stylist and I have been going to her for several years. The best colorist I have had. She is like family and the salon is great!

Great salon. I’ve tried a few salons in the area and there was always something that I didn’t like. I thought I was just being too picky but then I found Gila Rut. Great salon at very competitive prices. Yeah, I could probably get cheaper highlights, but the quality wouldn’t be the same. Desiree did an amazing job with my highlights.

I have to leave another review, just because master stylist Michael is so amazing!
Every time I am lucky enough to see him he makes my hair so gorgeous!
I went in to get a regular color touch up and then decided on a trim as well. Michael fit me in right away although he is arguably the most popular stylist there
Michael is such a talented master stylist that everything he does is meticulous. He is truly an artist and the only person I trust to touch my hair! His cuts are so amazing that actually before this trim with him last Thurs, he last cut my hair about a YEAR ago! His talent allowed my hair to grow out beautifully that long without another cut. Team Michael forever!!!

Walked in wanting a balayage/​ombré brought with me photo references, I was booked with KATIE «MASTER COLORIST» she said she could do it for me. I walked out with HIGHLIGHTS!!!
I paid $ 330 for HIGHLIGHTS and a small hair cut, hell NO! I was then told I had 2 weeks to get my hair to where I was happy with it. KATIE said that what I got was balayage and that she could cover the roots/​top of my hair on my next appointment. I was booked almost at the end of my 2 weeks.
I then did some Unilocaling and found another incident just like mine, with the same stylist Katie! I was not going to get my hair «fixed» with her AGAIN, so I did more searching and found that Desire had a lot of GOOD reviews with balayage/​ombré hair colors; so I ended up booking her.
2 days later I was back at the hair salon this time with Desire, she is a doll, super nice and right away admitted that what I had in my head/​hair was in deed HIGHLIGHTS, she fixed it! I love my hair now, is STILL not exactly what I wanted (need more sessions they said) but the style is finally balayage; at least. Desire did a very nice job, just like the reviews showed.
TO EXPENSIVE NOT WORTH IT FOR NOT COMING OUT WITH A HAPPY RESULT! Haircuts are good can’t complain there Jon and Bridgette very nice and good work. I would rather want to see a portfolio before booking an appointment with a stylist here, but they don’t believe in this, is a good way to back up their work and avoid hair nightmares like these.
NOT GOING BACK TO THIS PLACE SORRY, LOST MY BUSINESS THERE. They do have nice accommodations, complementary massages and facials and very good customer service, BUT horrible HAIR experience to my LUCK, which is the MAIN important part of their business, right?

I had my eyebrows and lip waxed here tonight. I understand noone is perfect but after paying 40 dollars for that service I expect top quality. The area I had my service in was considerably dark in my opinion. When the employee showed me the results of my service with a mirror (in that area) it looked okay. After I paid and got to my car, I checked it again and it was terrible. I have had much better results and paid much less at other places in Chula Vista. They did offer to fix it, and the fix consisted of the same employee waxing the same area again. After having my skin waxed twice in a short time span my skin really hurts. I write this post because I believe I should have wonderful service after paying 40 for eyebrow and lip waxing. Instead, I am left with pain on my skin.

I am so happy to be writing this review right now. I was really nervous about trying out a new girl for my much needed highlights. I have always been a big fan of Aveda, the products are great and they train their employees very well.
When I walked into the salon (15 min early), Kim was there to greet me. She had such nice disposition and was very professional. She did her consultation and I completely trusted her expertise as she seemed extremely knowledgable. She was very professional throughout our session and was able to answer any questions I had. She offered two free additional services to go along with my hair services. She gave an excellent shoulder and upper back massage as well as a hand and arm massage.
I am beyond pleased with the results of my highlights. I hope Kim stays for a long time because I have definitelt found my color expert.
I also want to add that the young man at the front desk was very sweet and inviting. He was very sweet and professional upon checking me out. I was also surprised at how reasonable the price was for a full set of highlights. I will be back in 6 – 8 weeks!

I walked into Gila Rut Aveda with ugly fried hair as a result of a terrible «hombre» hair dye job at some other salon! Vanessa was my stylist and she has returned my faith! I love my new haircut and texture of my hair. She gave me a medium bob and a protein treatment that was amazing! I had never been treated and pampered like at this salon… NEVER! This pace is a great value and the service is just superb! Francisco the manager has great attention with customers. No pressure place! LOVED IT! Finally found a fantastic stylist!

This place I amazing! I’ve never felt so pampered in my life since they offer a few complimentary services. I finally decided to get my hair cut after 2 years and Jenn did a great job with listening to exactly what I wanted. Everyone was very kind and professional. Not to mention, I got compliments on my hair for the rest of the day.
Thank you so much for a wonderful experience and bring life back to my hair!

I’ll be honest, I’ve hesitated on writing my review (for two years) only because I know someone affiliated with this location and I didn’t want to mean any harm to the salon. But unfortunately, it feels as if my brain keeps on reminding me of writing this Unilocal review because what I experienced was not right.
For myself, I enjoyed my appointment up until the end – I’ve completely forgotten the name of the male stylist I had. He did a good job but I felt he began to rush towards the end because his next appointment had come through the door. While he was drying and styling my hair, him and his co-​worker were actually making fun of his next appointment who walked through the door. Considering that I’m Filipino, they must’ve assumed that I didn’t understand Spanish but I do. They were saying how ugly she was and that she looked like Chewbacca! He then made the trademark Chewbacca sound «dRrrerrrrrr» (you know what Chewbacca says). They were having a kick out of it and continued to nit-​pick her appearance. Shortly after, while still working on my hair, he introduced himself to her and told her he will be her stylist then sat her down next to me.
I was so shocked!!! I lost all respect for him and for the salon at that point. It definitely disappointed me to a point where I stopped going. The fact that they speak that way about their clients and especially in front of others is despicable and unprofessional.
They offer exceptional salon service and superb Aveda products but with I overheard and experienced, it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. I felt bad for the customer that they were speaking of, if only she knew what the person cutting her hair said about her just minutes before.

I really enjoy coming here. Especially for Happy Hour. $ 25 blow outs and giveaways. Cupcakes and wine. I’m new to the area and was looking for a great salon. The staff is very professional. I’ll be back soon. Their prices are reasonable too, I lived in Miami and I know high prices!

The staff makes you feel right at home. Getting a haircut should be an experience instead of simply walking in and out of the door with a somewhat decent new do. Beginning with a fresh cup of hot tea or cold water then making your way to the best massages and facials around is a great bonus. Getting your hair done has become a treat when every haircut is a masterpiece of perfection. AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Worth the price.

It’s hard to find someone you trust to cut your hair, especially when you have had terrible bowl cut-​esque cuts in the past when you go in for «just a trim».
Gila Rut provides extra services to their clients, ranging from back massages to make-​up touch ups.
Also, their stylists have skill and are very personable. Michael cuts my hair and he consistently makes me feel like a life long friend when he provides his advice on how I could potentially style my hair.
Overall, Gila Rut is a great salon and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a supreme hair experience.

I have visit this salon on a regular basis to get my hair colored and trimmed. Before visiting this salon I had went 4 years without doing any color or cut to my hair and was very nervous about getting my hair done. I have very long, dark, thick hair and wanted it to be taken care of. I went to see Desiree as my color artist and she was fantastic! Before she did anything she discussed what I wanted and gave me the reality of what would happen and told me it’d be a process but worth it if I did it the healthy way and gradually worked my hair more and more blonde. Before your hair treatment you get a free service I definitely reccomend the shoulder massage. She let’s you take in the aroma first of the scented oils then does a great massage. Desiree keeps great conversation throughout whole process and makes you feel very comfortable. I live the way she introduces new products, she never makes me feel obligated to buy them but gives me her honest, professional opinion and leaves it at that! The other great thing about her that sets her apart from all others is the fact that she tells you everything she is doing before she does it and explains in depth what it does and why she uses it while she applies it. I love that! I never feel confused about what she is doing, and most importantly I trust her, she takes her work very seriously, has an outstanding work ethic and is fanaminal at color! I reccomend Desiree for any coloring needs and definitely recommend making her your lifelong colorist. I hate cutting my hair but luckily Jen takes very good care of me at the salon, always makes sure I am okay with the amount being cut and does a great job! Now, both lady’s are a bit pricey but 110 percent worth it! Realize that the reason the are pricey is because they have both gotten promotions in the last year to recognize their great works! I have no problem paying for quality and a unique experience!

Not happy with the color or cut John left my bangs like if a five year old chopped them and the person who did my color left it orange not blonde also made my coworkers hair turn green not ever coming back!

Happy with color but disappointed with haircut! I asked for a sleek shoulder length bob and ended up with a dramatic bob very short in the back.

It’s not easy finding someone you can trust with your hair. And I normally don’t like to make references to race but I feel this is necessary for my review. As an African American woman it is even harder to find someone to care for your hair– especially if you’re not relaxed. I have been seeing Shelley for 6 years now. She is the best! The best I tell you. I only get my hair colored by her. She seems to know exactly what I want –even if I don’t have a photo to reference and she always delivers. People often ask if my color is natural. She doesn’t push products and treats my hair really well. In spite of the different changes in color I’ve done my hair is very healthy.

I left the salon with a pep in my step! Thank you Shelley for the amazing color job!!! I haven’t colored my hair since ’04 & was super hesitant. Shelley blew me away with the balayage color/​style she put in my hair!!! John took care of my cut and added his expertise in making sure the cut complimented my new color. I’m so, so, so happy.

Very rarely do I leave a salon really happy with my hair — especially when it comes to it being shorter than I wanted — but today was different. I went to the salon for the first time and sat down with a color specialist. I explained that I had a pretty bad experience and damage with tape in extensions and needed my hair revamped. She knew exactly what to do and got started on my highlights. She even got me in with a cutting specialist who was able to fix the awkward cut I had going on after my hair disaster. The color turned out perfect and the hair cut was amazing I was nervous with the length but absolutely loved it once she was done. These guys are great and worth the price. Besides — not many places give you a neck massage and hand massage when you show up. I’ll definitely take it!
It was a relaxing environment with friendly people and I’ll definitely be back!

Called the gila rut one day and asked if there was a colorist available. My hair was a light brown getting brassy and orange from fading. So I thought I’d get a color done
The phone receptionist recommended a lady (Emilia? Filipino with red highlights) and said she’s really good. The stylist was highly professional and nice. Showed her photos of what I wanted. (Dark hair to a gradual ombré) she said it was doable and confident that she could do it.
After the coloring was done my hair was three different colors, dark black brown to a fire orange to a yellow goldilocks nasty blonde. Did a toner. Nothing changed. Toner again still nothing. Finally neutralizes the whole thing and my hair was dark brown black to still a Brassy brown orange to a grey blonde tint with muddy green from a bad toner job. It looks like a bad ice cream Neapolitan.
I was there for at least 3 hours and my hair came out looking worse then I started with. I can tell my stylist was worried and hiding the fact that she messed up my hair.
What’s bad was that she had to ask someone else for help from another stylist that didn’t even look at my hair first before even recommending a solution to fix it
For a fancy place that charges what they charge they didn’t even deep condition or treat my hair after to make sure it wasn’t crispy.
What’s even worse is I even agreed to pay the almost $ 100 for the botched ombré job. After my employees laughed at my hair and my parents freaking out about my hair and customers asking me at work what happened I knew I got screwed over.
I eventually got refunded (only after asking) but these colorist don’t know what they are doing or should know what they are doing before taking on new color clients.
If you were a stylist and knew you did a shotty job would you have the nerve to charge your customer?
Don’t go here. The free hand massage and facials should go into training their stylist.
What’s also sad is I love aveda products and I obviously won’t be purchasing from them anymore.

Went here for my birthday and I had a great experience. I went in for a morning appointment. I had chunky streaks done, a process that takes several hours for my long/​thick hair. Every moment was indulgent! The massage was a great added bonus. The complimentary service I chose was a mini makeover. It was early in the day and figured I can get my makeup done. Unfortunately, that was the only thing I didn’t like too much. Let’s just say I ended up wiping it all off as soon as I got home. otherwise, the experience was great and I would love to go again…
Went here again the other morning as a walk-​in and I was lucky to be able to be taken care of right away. Came in for a haircut… Friendly, quality service. I chose the neck massage and mini facial as my complimentary services… Ahh, so relaxing… I got a lot of hair cut off, and I am pleased with the results… My stylist was Jen ($ 50)