Avanti Hair Salons

I just had a consultation,cut and color with Katrina and it was fantastic. I felt I was at a high end salon with her talent and ability to envision what I could do with my unruly hair. It was great from start to finish!

PROS TO THIS HAIR SALON:*Ray - the owner: is a very creative, talented and caring hairstylist; knows what cut / colour is right for each person based on their face shape and skin colour; works really hard to make each client happy; knows what to do to help show off your best features; he will not do something if he does not think that it will suit you; will go the extra mile to style your hair, I preferred it when he straightened my hair*consultation on each visit*scalp massage while hair being conditionedCONS TO THIS HAIR SALON:*Salon was not relaxing: the only other stylist who worked there had her friends and family come in to visit all the time; Ray wanted to have a conversation going the whole time that I was there... so there was little chance to just relax and enjoy getting pampered; Ray seemed to hint around sometimes as if he wanted me to switch to getting the only other stylist there to do my hair instead; on my last visit there Ray accidentally got some hair colour on the back of my sweater and upon my noticing it - in an angry tone to me he said, I will pay for your shirt!"*Ray's curling technique: involves still using the hair straightener; wound up being really too much curl... I came home sometimes with something that looked more like an "old lady hairstyle" (there are a lot of older clientele that go here too) or was being made to look like a sheep or something! It was too puffed out and was really actually just a bit embarrassing...CONCLUDING REMARKS:In the end

Finally found a great hairdresser. Hope to see you soon Katrina. Merry Christmas

Cut hair much shorter than discussed without notice, not pleased at all

Finally!After bouncing around at different hair salons for years with expensive upscale and budget cuts- I found Ray at AVANTI.I've been going for 5 years now and nether stylists have disappointed me. Ray just takes care of me and won't do something that won't look good so I just close my eyes and he performs his magic with both cuts and colors.Try Ray a few times to he gets your hair the way you want (from the disasters other salons leave you with)and then stay loyal to Ray and his team for they won't let you down.

Excellent service. Ray is definitely proud and passionate about his work. Salon is clean and follows all COVID protocols.

I just had my first consultation and appointment with Katrina. She is amazing! I'm in my teens and normally the hairstylists don't take me seriously because I'm younger, but Katrina really listened to me and took the time to find out what I wanted done. She went above and beyond what I wanted and expected. Katrina gave me long curtain bangs, layers, styled and took off extra hair weight. Katrina made me feel welcome and heard. This is the first time after going to different hairdressers, I finally found someone who truly cares. I highly recommend her for any age. Thank you Katrina, looking forward for my next appointment!

Ray, the senior stylist, is an absolute craftsman with colour. His cuts keep their shape for a long time. No weird pieces or boring stripes. Not inexpensive but well worth the price. I don't always agree with the way he styles with the products and the curling, but that doesn't matter. His cuts are incredible no matter how you style it.He listens well too. If you know what you want he will do it, and well. Don't be fooled by his older look: he is on the ball with fashion-forward styles and ideas.Can say enough good about this place. Was recommended to me a few years ago. Customer for life!

Absolutely wonderful experience today taking my daughter to Avanti for a consultation and an appointment. She had her hair done by Katrina and she loved it. Katrina took her time with my daughter and made her feel welcome and heard. Ultimately my daughter got exactly the look she wanted. I highly recommend Avanti and Katrina here at Avanti Hair Salon in Newmarket.