I feel terrible leaving anything but a positive review, especially for this business, as the people…read morethere seem kind and hardworking, which is why I gave an extra star. But I unfortunately had the least effective blowout I've ever paid for here. The pros: Open on Sundays, lots of available slots when I booked last-minute, relatively easy online booking process, convenient location with lots of parking available (at least when I went), a good variety and selection of products, including cruelty-free options, and of course, friendly and kind folks work here. The cons: -They did not answer the phone when I called. I understand the loud nature of a blowdry bar, but I think they should have someone handling calls. -The price of a blowout is $15 higher than my normal salon, The Bvsement, or pretty much any other salon I've been to. Here it's $65+ for a blowout. That's steep, which is fine and understandable, IF you're getting a great blowout on El Paseo. -I arrived for my first ever appointment and was warmly greeted by a lovely young woman who politely introduced herself as Leslie. Before she approached me to tell me she would be doing my hair, she was finishing up her previous client's hair, which looked sleek and fabulous, so I felt confident that I was in good hands. I told Leslie that I was trying to head out to an event and had already shampooed and conditioned my hair at home before the appointment. I often do this and ask for just a rinse and conditioner instead, if the stylist is ok with it. Leslie looked at my hair and said it was the perfect wetness for a blowout. I was slightly confused, as no stylist has ever done this before, but I figured the professionals know what they're doing. I sat down, was offered and brought a glass of water, and asked if product in my hair was ok. I said yes and pointed to one I use at home for blowouts. Leslie kindly selected it to use but proceeded to spray about 1/3rd of the amount I spray at home. Again, I didn't question her expertise. She asked about how I like to part my hair but proceeded to totally forget the answer shortly thereafter. She began to section and pin my hair, and I felt doubtful about her skill level due to how she was doing it. At this point, my hair was drying fast. I mentioned I use a spray bottle of water at home, but she didn't seem to take the suggestion. When the blow drying began, I knew something was off and that my hair was NOT going to look good. From the way she handled my hair, it was evident she doesn't know how to do a proper blowout. It's hard to explain, but the handling of my hair, the sections, the brush, and the blow dryer were all indicators. At one point, the blow dryer felt hot on my neck, was loudly blasted into my ear, and she made a joke about the round brush eating my hair (which was cute under all other circumstances but at this particular point very concerning). The first section looked awful. She fluffed it with her hands and mumbled something encouraging to herself and moved on. The rest of the experience made it clear that my hair was going to look terrible once she was done. I just breathed and hoped for the best. Once finished, she said there you go, added some VERY fragrant oil to my hair that I did not like (I am not sensitive to scents and this overpowered my perfume all evening), asked if I wanted hairspray (standard to set big blowout curls). My hair looked frizzy and undone so I asked for a mirror to see the back. She kept saying, see, it's done. It was a strange experience, though I am sure that's not what she intended. I was not happy but didn't have time to ask for revisions or discuss anything. I went up front to pay, and I never ever feel this way, but it was genuinely upsetting to pay $65+ for undone hair. Again, I typically pay $50 + 25% tip to The Bvsement for a perfect blowout in 50 minutes. Later, I realized they didn't even offer to charge me the price of a blowout without a wash; most salons have this option so you can come in with dry or washed hair. When paying for a wash and blowout, stylists typically will at least let you get your money's worth by doing a quick condition and rinse. But this wasn't discussed here. Not a big deal but part of the overall annoyance. I got in my car and confirmed my hair looked awful. I ended up late to my event because I basically had to run over my entire head with a hot tool to get the look of a blowout. This should have been offered as a quick fix when it became clear that the stylist was not able to do a blowout. She was not doing any steps of a proper blowout, so my hair came out frizzy, unsmooth, and undone. Leslie is a very kind person, but sadly, this was the worst blowout I've ever had. I will not be back. I have some pictures to show the results; no one should EVER walk out of any salon or blowdry bar with their hair looking like this. At the slightly higher price point, it's extra disappointing.

I made a reservation at this location through my ClassPass. It was just an eyebrow wax and a…read moreshapping. I arrived at my appointment at 7:55 and waited until about 8:10 AM. No one ever showed up. My actual appointment was at 8 AM. Another customer who was also there for a blowout, with an 8:05 appointment, left as well.

I'd like to preface this review by saying that these girls were very nice, but they need to try a…read morelittle harder...... I think they need to do a little more research on dry bars. This was not a dry bar. The size of the salon doesn't matter as long as its clean and neat...this salon needed some help in this area. Starting with the location: very tough to find. Little signage and in an enclave with 15 other mini salons...clients continually called in trying to find the location. Another issue is not getting the style I'd requested. I asked for loose curls and left looking like Shirley Temple.I've been brushing my hair out for an hour now... My advice is to be sure to ask your stylist if she knows how to do the style being requested, if she says no, go home and try it yourself. This place could get better with time: it's all up to the two stylists.

I never had just a blo dry before. This is a very affordable way to keep your hair looking salon…read morebeautiful when your not ready for a cut or color yet. I will be back!

She's great! I didn't even have to show her a reference pic. She listened to what I wanted. Loved…read moremy cut. We also had a nice chat about drying my thick hair properly and I've been following her recommendations and noticed a difference. I will definitely be back for my next trim.

I'm new to the area and needed a real color professional to manage my transition from 49 years of…read morecoloring my hair to "au naturale." Lisa recommended a free consultation first and I'm so glad we met and aligned on my hair goals. She recommended product and techniques to use and, between the consultation and my appointment, the quality of my hair improved dramatically. My cut and color appointment went so well and I'm delighted with the results. I highly recommend Lisa if you're looking for a knowledgeable hair professional.

Patrick cut my hair and the experience was wonderful. He listened to my needs, gave me…read morerecommendations for my fine, thin hair and I have never felt better leaving a salon. The vibe was quiet and soothing in the salon. Definitely going back!

Patrick did a new style cut & color on my 65 yo head !…read more Walked outta there feeling like travis Kelsey !! Highly recommend patrick. Great guy.

Hope is really talented, super cool and chill. She REALLY landed what I was going for and was so…read morelovely to spend time with. I'll be back!

Hope is not only a beautiful spirit working in a warm and welcoming environment, but she knows how…read moreto cut hair! If you need a new stylist, look no further! My fine hair, which is six months into a extensive hair transplant, made me nervous to get cut, because I wanted to make sure she didn't cut away all the new growth that is coming in! She not only cut carefully around new hair growth, but she did so while giving me a style that allows me to style my hair conservatively or spike it up, whatever! Glad I found her, you will be too!

Definitely the place to go! I have curly frizzy hair and Jackie did an amazing job cutting my hair…read more Everyone is so kind too!

LOVEEE my honey half balayage!! I had Gloria as my stylist and she was so sweet, gentle with my…read morehair, and did such an amazing job. They have excellent service, offered me water, restroom and salon was neat and clean. Loved the vibe, highly recommend for your next hair appointment!

Today was my first visit to the Aide's Atelier Hair Salon…read more My appointment was with Felipe Machado... hair dresser extraordinaire! I have followed Felipe from another establishment here in the desert. To be quite honest... I'd follow him wherever he was doing hair... in his garage, park, or Walmart parking lot.... Because he's the best. I have dark brown... waist length hair with gray roots... so my color, cut, and style take up a lot of product, time, muscle, and technique. Felipe does an amazing job and always exceeds my expectations of my visit. When I leave the salon my hair is gorgeous. Felipe also has an amazing knowledge of hair products... it's really quite impressive how he knows exactly what one's hair is lacking to elevate its texture or appearance... he knows his stuff. I love the salon. It's on El Paseo nestled in the exclusive El Paseo Village. Parking was easy and there are wonderful places to shop and dine before or after my appointment. The shop is quaint, clean, and modern. I look forward to my next appointment

Fantastic blonde highlights and cut. Super professional, and I walked out with exactly what I had…read morerequested, which isn't easy! Thanks, Aide!

Candice is the best! She even corrected a few things about my hair I felt was just a personal hair…read moreproblem I had to live with. She knows her stuff and she will make sure you leave feeling and looking like a million bucks!

great haircut from angelica!!! such cute atmosphere and amazing staff, i loved my haircutread more