I went to Alankara about a Month ago to get my roots done and had some low lights added in and I must say I have never been happier with my hair and the over all experience, I grew up here in the Coachella Valley and have tried just about every salon there is and This Place is it for me Adriana Pina was my stylist and my color came out great! the products used did not irritate me at all and I am extremely sensitive to dyes and bleach however here I had no problems, I will stray no more ! If you want to walk out feeling great and loving your hair I suggest you Go to ALANKARA in old town La Quinta ! You will not be let down ! read more

Walked in the other morning at 8:51 am for a 9:00 am appt.with Master Stylist Sophie. Sophie had not even arrived at work yet. I explained to the girl at the desk I needed to reschedule since I only had 45 minutes and I knew it would at least 9:05 before the stylist even arrived. I really didn't feel like a stylist racing in the door, throwing her purse down and starting on my hair in a rush. When asking to reschedule Brittany the girl at the desk was so rude it was so unbelievable. I mean come on! I pay $85.00 for a hair trim! I hope I never have to step foot in this place again. They also charged me $500.00 for 50 pieces of hair for extensions. Every time I am there it is the most uncomfortable experience. read more

Such an excellent salon! Top notch for hair styling, professional services and natural products. and the people are the best!! Love the esthetician Katarina's services ... facial, derma planing exfoliation and waxing , as well as cut, color, deep conditioning with hair stylist Monica. Also can't beat the professionalism and kindness by Nathan at the front desk. Try it! Best salon in the Coachella Valley. read more

I have very fine hair and very picky about what I want when it comes to color. No bleach please! A few weeks ago I visited Kristen to get my color retouched. She made me feel welcome right away when I sat down. She did an amazing job match the color perfectly to the inspo photo I brought in. If you are apprehensive about having color done, I really recommend Kristen at Alankara. For once, someone who knowns how to handle thin, fine hair without breaking it all off. read more

Nice atmosphere, but I went to the same stylist three times for a cut and blow dry. No matter what picture I showed her, no matter how I described what I wanted she gave me the same 60s bouffant each time. It's almost as though she doesn't know any other cut. Avoid Bonnie. read more

I have been using Alankara for a long time and Nicole always does a great job with my color and cut. Because I'm a business owner myself, I appreciate her consistency and punctuality. I ALWAYS get compliments on my hair from even strangers when I'm standing in line at the bank. read more

Still my favorite salon in the Desert Area. Always leave looking and feeling great!

I've visited various Aveda salons and have had services done by Master stylists. None compare to Michelle. She's amazing.

The past 2 years I vacation here from the east coast and I had Janka give me hair cuts and they were the best every time. I highly recommend her and the salon. read more

I've always had great highlights in my hair at many great salons. This was the worst job at the La Quinta location I've ever received. Tried to contact the manager, and they won't address my concerns. Really bright highlights in the middle of strands with dark on either side. Brighter highlights that don't match my existing color highlights. Chunky highlights when I asked specifically not to be chunky and to blend naturally. My hair looks like the stylist didn't know what they were doing. Very disappointed with service, you couldn't pay me to go back to this location. read more

I came here to get eyelash extensions before my trip to Barcelona. I have gotten these done before but it was my first time getting them done at Alankara. I must say it was an amazing experience and my lashes turned out more natural looking and just overall better than expected! The whole process took a while, but it was so relaxing that I didn't mind. After my lashes were done I got a shoulder massage as one of the complimentary Aveda pampering the salon offers. Amazing experience, I'll definitely be back! read more

Nathan matched me with Nicole. Match made in Heaven! Having tried nearly every salon in the Coachella Valley since 2004, I was never happy. At 6 salons before Nicole at Alankara, my request of "Very fine, very few, subtle scattered Highlights" had always turned out to be an entire head of fried monochrome totally bleach blonde newscaster hair that would then turn orangey, and my requests of "low lights" always turned out a muddy mix of red and green undertones. Super-hair-hero Nicole devoted her bright intellect, her considerable experience, her Aveda product knowledge, and her generous time and empathetic ears to hear what I was saying. She studied my hair and even photographed the pictures I brought, and then researched and showed me more photos before we began. She color-corrected in one session what I expected would take 3. And she managed to return me to looking like (a better version of) myself without further damaging my multi-processed hair. Ahhh. The entire team is helpful, and the Old Town salon is lovely. I think this is my first ever positive hair review! read more

I went to this overpriced salon and they turned my hair an green ashy color. I asked them kindly to fix just the lolites, not the hilites. Mind you I spent a shocking $500! The online prices do not reflect the prices they charge. They said they would fix my hair color complimentary and told me to come in before 10 am on Saturday. This morning when I was heading there, they called to say that they will not do it complimentary and I would have to pay to have it fixed. It's bad business practice when I planned my day around being there and after spending a ridiculous amount of money. They deserve to go out of business. read more

I have been getting my hair cut here for 10 years. Bonnie always does an amazing job and cuts and styles exactly how I want. I am very picky about my bangs but she gets the length just right every time! The salon is beautiful and relaxing and the Aveda products leave my hair smelling great. The owner, Manomi, is a gem and it's a pleasure to see her whenever I go in. Always a good experience at Alankara! read more

I just went to Alankara for the first time and saw Bonnie for a cut and she was exceptional! Did a fabulous job and wanted to make sure before I left that I was completely happy with my cut. I had previously been growing out my bangs and had decided I couldn't take it anymore and had Bonnie cut them. She looked at several pictures of me prior to cutting them just to make sure she got my bangs the way I originally had them. :) Very sweet woman and talented stylist. read more

When I moved to the desert from Beverly Hills I needed to find a new hairdresser. at first I was making the trip back to Beverly Hills until I was referred to Bonnie at Alankara. after my first haircut I was thrilled and I knew she was the one. She is a master stylist, as you age your hair changes and Bonnie was always able to achieve the look I wanted. read more

This review is wayyyyy overdue. Stopped into this Aveda store about a couple weeks back to get a something small for my sister, birthday was coming up. I knew she was into Aveda but had no idea about the product and what to get her. After looking around dazed and confused for not even a minute, I am approached by Nathan who right away makes me feel welcomed and attended to. He must have noticed the "I have no clue what I am looking for" face I had on because he began asking all the right questions and I gave him the low-down on what I thought I needed. Not only did he help me pick something out, his picks ended up being exactly what my sister needed to stock up on- so she was a happy camper when she got her present. Nowadays I feel like it isn't often enough that you find someone who not only is an expert at their store's product, but also genuinely looks like they have a fun time talking about it and this made it all the more easy for me to make my purchase. If I am ever in the area again, I will totes have to stop by this shop not only for my sis, but me too. Such a fan! read more

This salon has hidden charges. I've never been charged an additional sum of money to have my hair blown out after a color retouch. I was charged $72.00 for the color retouch and an additional $52.00 to have my hair dried. This charge is not posted anywhere. It's not in their brochure or on their website. read more

I had an incredible experience at Alankara. I was visiting from Chicago and desperately needing my hair done. I called the day before Thanksgiving and Manomi was able to get me in that day. When I arrived Manomi greeted me and offered me tea. Michelle did my hair. She did EXACTLY what I asked for, I was needing a blonde color change and cut. She was so friendly and my hair turned out perfect! I have been receiving sooooooo many compliments. Also I received a complimentary neck and shoulder massage by Eva. My whole experience was just that, an experience. A wonderful experience!! I would definitely go back there the next time I'm in town! read more

Very nasty owner. Inconsistent cutting. First cut was good for 2 months and second cut looked terrible and was way too long in 2 weeks. Explained it to the stylist Bonnie and she was rude and unaccommodating. Will not go back. read more

Came here to do a cut and add some natural looking highlights to my hair. I must admit that I was a bit nervous at first being that I've never had anyone color my hair before nor did I even know the first step on how to go about it. I wanted someone who was experienced, familiar, and comfortable working with men's hair. With that being said, I decided to make an appointment with Michael based on the great reviews I read about him here on Yelp. From the second I walked in and sat in his chair, he made me feel so comfortable and at ease about the whole experience. He had such a fun youthful personality and was genuinely concerned about what exactly I was picturing in my head. After showing him a few screenshots off my phone, he had a really good idea of what I was looking for. He recommended a few colors that I liked and agreed on, then proceeded with bringing it all to life. I got to say I've never had a better haircut in my whole entire life. It really was so much better than I imagined it would be. The color, the cut, the styling, all of it was perfect. I spent a lot more than what I'm used to for a haircut, but for the great results that I was getting in return, there really is no need to go anywhere else! Thank you Michael! read more

I went here after researching and asking around. I've NEVER been sorrier. I'll start by saying I think there was a scheduling error and nothing was said because my stylist was 15 min late and worked on other clients at the same time as me. I spent a total of FIVE hours there. The color of caramel highlights with brown base is not what I received even though it was what was discussed and it cost a FORTUNE! As in $319. I was charged for extra color that wasn't discussed until after it was on and time to bill. Extra color?!? what IS that and why wasn't that discussed?? read more

This was my third and final visit. I love Aveda products but this place is not like any Aveda salon I have ever been to. They overcharge, and are basically rude! My last appointment the stylist was 1/2 an hour late coming in, no apologies, just a promise of a hand massage, which never happened. On my most recent visit I was left 20 minutes over the processing time and my scalp feels like it is still on fire! read more

I booked a haircut after reading great reviews online. I checked the prices which were the same as home ($75) so I booked an appointment with Mark. When I checked out I was told that his cuts were $120. I thought it was very presumptuous to charge me this amount and since I was a first time client, I should have been told on the phone...or, they should modify their web site to reflect the true costs. Out of principle, I will never go again. There are many good places to go in the area. read more

The worst! Went in for a mani/pedi, they sat me at a station in the back hallway with the coffeemaker on my right shoulder, the breakroom with gossiping staff on my left, with a view of the back door with employees going in and out. The nail tech had obviously never done a gel manicure before. It was so bad I left as soon as she removed my gels, there was no way I was going to stay another minute!!! read more

I usually go to Alankara for my hair, but I decided to try out their facial services. I got a 60 minute facial with Audrey and she was on point! My skin felt amazing afterwards. I have really difficult skin and usually break out after facials, but that was not the case with this facial. It is probably from the Aveda products they use, which are all-natural. While I was there, Audrey recommended their eyelash extensions. I am usually pretty hesitant about getting these extensions because I am scared that they will impact what lashes I actually have. But, I tried it and the extensions did not hurt at all. She got the glue just right. The extensions did not look fake and I am so happy with how they turned out! read more

As a new full-time resident of the desert, I tried a number of salons trying to find the right person to cut and color my hair. I was often disappointed with the results or the consistency of a stylist. I eventually ended up at Alankara with Michelle and absolutely love her ability to cut and color my hair. She is helping me restore the health and length of my hair with and without extensions. She can do it all. I feel like my hair finally looks good and is healthy while being blonde. Thanks Michelle! read more

Annebell, the "hairstylist", was very nice but she has no idea what she's doing. She butchered my daughter's hair! We showed her exactly what we needed done - i.e. just follow what was already there, but trim it by couple of inches. How hard is that - she has straight hair! Instead we ended up with a 80's shag with very bad, crooked layering. Top it off - it cost $78 + tip. Even my husband, who generally doesn't know the difference commented how poorly the hair was cut. I would not go there again. Absolutely inexperienced stylist, although the salon carries good product. read more

I have been going to Alankara for a little over a year. I have the good fortune of having Bonnie being my hair stylist. She is a master at cutting and color plus she is so kind and sweet. Last week, while I was shopping, a gentleman stopped me to tell me how beautiful my hair was. He said he has been in the hairdressing business for over 40 years. Of course he asked where I went and who I saw. He said my color was exquisite. I have to agree! BTW, this is not the first time I have been stopped by a stranger to tell me my hair is beautiful...Go see Bonnie~ read more