I have been to Total Image many times now, and I have gotten exactly the haircut I wanted each…read moretime! Tina is super talented and experienced, and she really listens to what I'm wanting and delivers it. She is very kind and friendly, and I really like that she explains her process, offers advice on how to maintain your haircut, and checks multiple times to make sure you're happy with what she is doing. I have had some bad experiences with other hairdressers cutting my hair too short or not listening to what I wanted, but here I always leave feeling super satisfied with the results. I can't recommend Tina and Total Image enough!

Tina was awesome at Total Image Salon! I was searching…read moreonline for a hair salon in Gainesville for a haircut, and I came across this salon. When I arrived for my appointment, I was taken right away and while I was receiving my hair cut, she was giving me knowledgeable tips and tricks on how to cut and style my hair. Tina is a very down to earth and nice lady. I was pleased with my haircut and would go back again!

I have looked for 4 years for someone who could cut my short fine hair. Nicki did the best job…read moreever, she did what I ask and took her time. Hip Hip Hooray thank you Nicki Linda B

Michael did an amazing job. My daughter and I both have thick wavy hair. When layers are too…read moreshort it's poofy, too long it's flat. Michael listened and gave us exactly what we wanted. Scrunch and go!!

Been coming here for about a year (men's scissor cut) and it's always a great experience. I've had…read moredifferent stylists almost each time, but they've all been great. I really appreciate the care they out into the work, and I will continue getting my hair cut here. Definitely appreciate the high quality work!

Update: I am really impressed with how quick upper management reached out to me about my negative…read moreexperience and how much they seemed to care. The owner, Natasha reached out to me immediately after seeing my review to see how this could be resolved. Then the manager, Rilee contacted me the next day to further apologize for my experience and offered to fix my hair at no extra charge. She was so so nice and really made me feel heard and was just a pleasant person to talk to. While I don't love the length of my hair at the moment, she did everything she could to make me feel much better about the haircut. She was very meticulous and considerate. She even offered to comp my next haircut with her. I look forward to seeing her!

I came here for my once a year haircut and I just moved to Gainesville so I was looking for a new…read moresalon. Avant- Garde has great reviews. When you walk in it's very clean and organized. I had Helen who was amazing since I am picky of who cuts my hair since most of the time they cut too much off than what I want. She did an amazing job and provided amazing service! I highly recommend coming here.

I have been going to Avant Garde Salon for a few years now. Avant Garde is a wonderful salon. It is…read moreclean and beautiful. I wouldn't go to anyone else in the world for my curly hair. I see a wonderful stylist there who specializes in curly hair. The staff at Avant Garde are friendly and kind, and knowledgeable about Aveda products. I love the energy there. It is a real treat to go to Avant Garde and get pampered every couple of months. Try it. I know you won't be sorry.

Full disclosure: I am a 75 y o woman with thin, aging hair. Over the past 15 years I've lived in…read moresix states, moving because of my work, with each move requiring me to search out a new stylists. The majority of whom acknowledged that my hair was -- thin, aging, not much can be done, but we'll try. Sometimes the results were good, sometimes okay, and sometimes . . . Well, we won't talk about that. Arriving in Gainesville I tried five recommended stylists and was increasingly disappointed. Then . . . Ta da! . . . A friend suggested I seek out Bryan. This five-star review is the result. Bryan's professional salon is very private (indeed, you must follow directions fairly closely to find it), nestled into a quiet Duckpond neighborhood. Bryan himself is very welcoming, and the salon itself is small but comfortable, with everything he needs close at hand. Bryan's skill with cutting, including, yes, thin and increasingly aging hair, is amazing. In fact, my hair doesn't even LOOK as thin any more - no spots where my essential pink-ness shines through. And when I despaired over the shade of grey life is handing me, while at the same time choosing not to go for full-fledged color, Bryan suggested "brightening," a semi-magical process including foils, that lifts in a very natural way without setting me up for the whole rotation of color maintenance. I know that Bryan specializes in hair replacement, though I haven't needed those services (yet). But his high level of training is evident in the framed certificates on display - if / when I do need hair replacement, I will go to Bryan without hesitation. BTW, Bryan is amazingly knowledgeable about a wide range of topics that have nothing to do with hair, and conversation during the appointment is never boring. As an introvert, though, I should add that I've noticed that when I prefer to sit quietly, Bryan senses this, and the silence is companionable, never awkward. Do I need to mention that I have become a Bryan Dean Fan?

I have been going to Bryan approximately 6 years now. Years ago I was afraid to get my hair…read morecolored because I'm so sensitive to various chemicals. Bryan took the time to go over what he was going to use on my hair and all the extra precautions he would take for me. With all those precautions in place I had Bryan color my hair and so glad I did. Fast forward to now..6 years later. I've always wanted extensions since my hair became thinner due to medical condition and hormones. A new hair extension product came out...Malia flutter luxe. The Malia flutter luxe is such a quick application time. Bryan recd training on these new extensions and provided me with a lot of info on them. I had Bryan do these extensions to my hair a couple weeks ago and I love them. I have asked him a million and one questions and he has been so patient. I would never go to anyone else. If you are new to the hair extension world. .the Malia extensions are worth it.

Shay is the best! She is so meticulous and always does a great job with my short pixie hair.read more

This is my new salon! I needed a haircut and eyebrow wax before heading off on a work trip. They…read morehad availability the next day, a Thursday, and they're open until 8 pm. Rae and Michelle both did an amazing job!

I just back again last week. I love the way Kelly cut my hair. Exactly how the pictures I showed…read moreher. This place is bigger than it looks. It's clean and everyone is so friendly!!

Kate did an AMAZING job fixing my mess of a head of hair! She really took time to explain…read moreeverything and how we can get my hair to the goal I have wanted for a long time but have never achieved. She had the knowledge and skills to fix my super harsh low lights and bring the entire look together. I can't wait to see how much more gorgeous it gets over our next appointments. It is hard to style and color super long hair but she did such a great job! My hair has never looked or felt better! her so much!!!

I went here for a couple of years. While my stylist was technically competent and did a good job,…read moreshe had a terrible attitude. When it got to the point that I began dreading my appointments because I never knew what kind of mood she'd be in or what she'd be complaining about - her health, family, roommates - I realized it was time to make a change. I did share my concerns with the owner of the salon, who said she'd speak with Ariel "again." Positives: clean salon, lovely and fun receptionist, and competent stylists. Negatives: read my review.

Deb is a wonderful stylist and provides excellent suggestions if you ask. it's a worthwhile…read moreexperience