It took me over 10 years to find my salon home here in SWFL…read more Gateway Hair Studio checks all the boxes: convenient location in the beautiful Gateway community; friendly, professional and talented stylists; relaxing atmosphere where I don't feel judged and I feel welcomed as soon as I enter; AND I leave with exceptional hair every time. I have been serviced by several of the stylists due to my crazy work schedule and I have been satisfied each and every time. My husband is also a client and is very happy with his haircuts. Highly satisfied customers!

If you want a hair stylist who listens to you this is the place to go. I like this chic place with…read morehuge glass windows all way round and an open floor concept. I had a horrible experience with a hair stylist at another place the day before and I was lucky to get an appointment. Had Jim who was not only trying to fix my hair but also had a wonderful conversation with. Thanks again Jim, I can go out now with a bit more confidence and not cover up my hair hahah and also for some tips about the area. Highly recommend this place.

It was difficult to find a new shop. I took a chance at a couple other places but could not find a…read morematch for my indecision. Something told me to stop in while wandering through the Indigo Hotel. Trey listened to my concerns and made them happen. Inexpensive also! The location is convenient and I suggest giving them a try!

Excellent service! Kaitlyn does a beautiful job with color, cut and styling. Easy parking.read more

I don't like being lied to and I was outright lied to by stylist Kaitlin when I questioned a charge…read moreon my receipt labled AVPC for $10.50. I know as a former business owner myself that VPC has to do with credit card services, so I assumed the "A" stuck in front of the VPC was for Aveda, but I wanted to hear from them what this extra charge to my already extremely high $220+ bill was, especially since I was not informed of the charge prior by stylist Kaitlyn which in and of itself is a deceptive practice. Kaitlyn told me the $10.50 AVPC charge added to EVERY customers bill is NOT a charge from the salon itself, but rather from Aveda Concepts [Corporate] since they are a franchaised salon of Aveda Concepts, and the charge is so they may "keep salon Aveda products and services at an affordable price for their customers." THIS IS AN OUTRIGHT LIE! I contacted Aveda Concepts Corporate who told me they do not require their independent franchaised salon owners to add any charges onto customers bills for any reason. That would be a decision made by the salon owner...Sandy in this case. After doing a value comparrison of Salon by Designs market prices for services and product with other much higher-end, more well established hair salons in the area [Fort Myers, Cape Coral and even Naples], it would seem Salon by Designs prices are just as high if not higher than most, so keeping salon services and product prices more affordable is also an OUTRIGHT LIE! I felt it necessary to let all current customers and future customers know that Salon by Design owner Sandy is and has been charging her unknowing customers a $10.50 AVPC charge to use their credit and debit cards to pay for their expensive services because she does not want to foot the bill for the service fees charged to business owners by these credit card companies for allowing her customers to pay for services and products by card which is a completely normal practice for business owners to pay for such fees in the practice of doing everyday business and has been since forever! Good, honest business owners do NOT put these regular business practice fees BACK onto their unsuspecting customers, especially in such a large amount no matter the total of your bill without your knowledge AND even if you pay in cash not using a credit card at all thus not calling for an AVPC $10.50 charge to be added to your bill as is the case with ME since I always pay in cash. I am just the messenger here as of course you all are capable of making up your own minds if you want to continue to be lied to and secretly charged for common BUSINESS PRACTICE FEES that have nothing to do you with you!

Really great service. Milly is a very knowledgeable hairdresser and very easy to talk to and…read moreexplain what you want. I wanted a layered haircut that would be easy to care for because I go to the gym every day. This is a little shorter than I wanted but it was necessary in order for the cut to grow out evenly. I think is looks great. Also very reasonably priced. It is convenient for me, right by Crunch Gym on my way home.

Great Service! She went above and beyong and did all I asked for! I love my hair now! definitely…read moreneeded a hair refresh ! Also I was offered water and coffee which is a plus ! I would go back again!

Jada did my daughters hair today and my daughter has very long hair. She did a great job.Love…read moreeverything she did. Will definitely see her again.

It shows when people love what they do... not only in the final product, but as well in how they…read moremake you feel... welcomed and cared for. My stylist was Amy and she was just fantastic!!! The owner, goes above and beyond to ensure excellent service! Every single person that works there is positive and friendly. Will definitely recommend!!!

Service was impeccable. I have extremely thin and frizzy hair. I walked out of there with a…read morebeautiful cut, color with real dimension, and an amazing experience. Its a private salon, perfect room temp and very comfortable seats! Erin isnt only a great hair stylist but a genuinely beautiful soul. No more cheap chain store cuts or box dye for me. The rating should allow more than a great because she was amazing, fantastic and extraordinary. My hair was a total dumpster fire and now I can proudly walk around with my hair down!​

I've been going to Ashley for a few years now, always love how my hair turns out, and she's quick…read more Highly recommend if you're looking for someone new to go to!

Ashley is the absolute best!! I have had my hair done numerous times over the last 6 years, have…read morepaid $200-$300 every time and always came home shocked and in tears because no one could get my hair right, even after going back in and having them correct the color. I finally came to the conclusion that it was my hair that wouldn't take, not all the cosmetologist that just stunk and doing hair! My sister referred me to Ashley (she's been doing hair for 17 years now, very nice woman). I finally made the leap of faith yet again with no expectations because it was bound to be a waist of time and money. When I saw the final result I was SHOCKED at how perfect it came out!!! I showed her one picture before of how I wanted it done and this girl made it happen! And for nearly half the price as everyone else!!! She is the best!!!!

Stopped in as a walk-in while visiting Cape Coral due to a death in my family. Chino hooked me up…read morewith an amazing cut at a very fair price and I couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend making this your go-to spot if you live in the area. Will definitely be back on my next trip.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff! This was my first time there…read more Got the full barber treatment (hair, beard, shave, hot towel) from Michael and I could not be happier! Definitely going back and highly recommend!