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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never go here for a mens haircut. I have been trying to find a good salon and this is not it. The person that cut my hair was horrible. She didn't cut my sides evenly and she barely touched the top....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn this place is GORGEOUS!!! The atmosphere is warn and welcoming! Today I went for a haircut "Short Layer" style and my stylist did a very GREAT job!!! I TRULY LOVE IT!!! Shout out to "TANYA" She...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The salon is very nice overall but I HATE MY HAIR!!! My hair was long and I was nevous about cutting it. The cut I got at first was not what I asked for but seemed to be ok until I got home and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Fred based on his reviews on this site. After the haircut, the ends of my hair were uneven and crooked. When he was finishing the cut he parted my hair to the side I don't part it on. He...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hair was in desperate need of a haircut. It hadn't been cut in almost 2 years, it had remnants of old color and the damage at the tips were so apparent that my normally shiny straight hair looked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Vanessa has done my hair for years! She does such a great job all of the time! Awsome environment! I love the customer service!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who hasn't had a professional hair cut in years, I decided it was time. I was paired with Samantha and she did a great job. I can only comment on the basic hair cut service, but she...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a cut and color today! Vanessa is the stylist I always go to when I need to get my hair done. She's sweet and talks to you, but not overly so. I tried going to Daphne after reading all the reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
***This is for waxing only*** Great service, beautiful place and super nice people... BUT, and this is why only two stars - DOUBLE DIPPING WAX STICKS USED ON GENITALIA IS NOT OK!. The people at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time customer, I got hooked up with Samantha. She's a sweet and young lady! I got my hair colored, highlighted, and cut. She did a great job! As soon as you walk in the door, you check in, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have actually been here a couple of time but keep forgetting to review this place. I actually started coming here because the lady I normally went to at Visual Image Salon (across the street)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a going to be a rather long review, as Fred is my hair's new best friend. Seriously.First of all, I did try going across the street to visual image salon beforehand. I was told I wouldn't be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT salon in Fremont. I came in for a color and cut ( Jessica was my stylist and she pretty much rocks my world) and am now here for the long haul. Jessica advised me on what shades would look...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i usually float around to different hair stylists at avalon, however i finally found someone im ready to commit to. hahaha. BONNIE! 1: very clean and chich salon 1: Easy to get an appointment, there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacqueline P. gave me a great cut today! My hair was a mish mash of old cuts that had been blended for the past year, so it was all different lengths and styles. She brought my hair to a beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the service here!! Right when you walk in, you sign in and then they seat you in the waiting area. And they always ask you if you'd like some water.For salon, I recommend Bonnie. She has a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually enjoy going to Avalon for waxes. I have a glass of wine, sit in a relaxing spa waiting room, and by the time it's my turn to undergo the pain, I am ready. Rebecca is great and makes it go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YEAH I FINALLY found a stylist who knows his stuff. I went to Avalon and had Fred do my daughters hair...She is 14 and got highlights & half of the lower portion of her hair purple!!! It turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was forced to come here for a Brow intervention. I'd been growing mine out after an 'overplucking' incident and was ready to get my brows back in shape. My usual place was all booked up and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I give Fred a 10? I definately agree with all the yelpers that Fred is the best stylist ever! My BFF Joycelyn B. (hey girl!) referred me to Fred and now I am truely grateful. I don't even mind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my hair done for my wedding done here by Denille and the day of the wedding she did a great job. The place is really nice and kinda hip and all the other hairdressers that I came into contact...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't gone to this salon for a long time.. but here's what I remember!Front desk people were nice, offered mimosas, water with cucumber.. etc That was cool that they regularly offered.Daphne cut...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, contrary to the other reviewers here, I don't think Fred is that great. I went to get a cut by Fred after seeing all of the really positive reviews about him. My experience wasn't the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like some of the past reviewers for Avalon I used to be a customer of Visual Image. After hearing about how Visual Image had FIVE stylists walkout because of how awful the management treated the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fred Mabunga is A HAIR GOD! I had the best haircut I have EVER had! He took my mess of a mop head and gave me an AMAZING a line bob! It is perfect for my thick ass hair and oval face. He really took...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FRED is the man. I've been getting my haircut by Fred for years. He's really good. My wife and teenage daughter also get their haircut and color by Fred and they love him. He's very knowledgeable,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, perhaps I'm a bit old fashion, but I was not impressed with Fred. I do, however, think he's a great guy and a cool rocker, but I could have received a better haircut by a $7 barber. I took...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FRED ROCKS!!! My "mane" man just cut my hair again today and I am so glad he did. I know the economy SUCKS but one thing I will not cut down on is my haircut. The reason why is that my locks are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE WHAT FRED DID TO MY HAIR... he is so great. He was so gentle and kind. I would 150% recommend him!! My hair was a mess when I came in but when I left it was a work of beautiful art.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't quite remember when my mom and I went in for facials but it must have been sometime in September? I decided to treat my mom to a facial, neither her or I had ever gotten one. Oh my, what a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this salon. Vanessa has been styling my hair for almost 2 years and she does an excellent job. She always listens to me and gives me exactly what I want - never anything too extreme. I get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The five stars are mainly for my stylist, Fred. He's great! I agree with the other yelpers... He always takes the time to explain what in heck is going on with my hair and he always walks me through...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We took my bf's mom here for her birthday. I decided to get my first Brazilian here. This place was highly recommended by my bf's brother's gf. She had plenty of great things to say about this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anh Thy is godsend for my hair! I came in with a WACK ASS haircut, that's what I get for not waiting for an appointment! and she totally transformed it! I felt 100 % more confident leaving the salon,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk in you'll be greeted with a smile and asked if you'd like refreshments (from water or juice to mimosas or wine). Yesterday they even had cheesecake (I think it was cheesecake, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Avalon for the past few years now. Brooke is AWESOME. She cuts & colors & styles my hair and I'm always 100% happy. It's definitely worth it.In the past, I have seen Rebecca for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. The receptionists are great and friendly. I don't see a particular stylist when I come in, but I've seen about 3 or 4 different ones there and I have no complaints...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is mainly about Fred. But it's also a little bit about my hair, from now on to only be referred to as The Fro (notice the caps, it's how you know I'm serious)So I've been coming to this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to several different stylists through the years trying to find "the one". I have finally found the most wonderful stylist and her name is Bonnie. She has a wonderful personality and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm....I've been going to this salon for the past six months for many blowdrys and flat iron services. I was super satisfied until two weeks ago, I went to my regular stylist because I made the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, Ann Thy is the best! Very clean, comfortable environment with friendly staff. I am pretty indecisive so its great to have Ann Thy who offers great consulting and advice and always has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Avalon since they first swung those doors open. I used to go to Visual Image and followed over Renee (facials/wax) and Denille (hair). Every visit I have had there has been great....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this salon a LOT!! It's very clean and modern and when you come in they offer their guests tea, water, or wine, which is a nice way to start any salon experience. The co-owner of the salon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the spa/waxing only. The ambiance of the place was very nice with aromatherapy candles burning and low lighting. I enjoyed the fact that the spa is seperate from the hair part of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Avid Avalon client for several years now...Have been fortunate to be a client of Vanessa...the woman is soooo talented...I've changed my hair 5 times over the past year because I can put complete...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to find a usual place and stylist and I did, for about 2-3 years. I came to Vanessa for my cut and color maybe twice a year (cuz I became lazy and didn't always come when I needed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Rebecca double-dipping during my Brazilian. I asked her why she used the same stick more than once, and she insisted she wasn't double-dipping because of these three inane reasons:1.) "It's not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is really nice an informative. The prices are not too bad. The place it self is beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, I called to book an appt for partial highlights. Receptionist spoke so highly of a stylist I'll call "j". I was extremely disappointed, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. I even gave her a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Vanessa!! I'm kinda weird about my hair, and she put me at ease. She does excellent highlights and colour. I had never gone to a professional salon, and after a bad at home dye job I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love Love Vanessa! She is trendy, up to date, and is fabulous at color and cuts. It is hard to find someone good at both! A good hearted woman with a fierce style! Check out my new hair do! I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This salon is very nice! It is a little expensive, but cheap compared to other salons for the same services. I have had several different girls do my hair and they have all done an excellent job....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BRAZILIAN WAXING THE PROS.Avalon is a trendy, VERY clean, and peaceful place to have a Brazilian wax (it's also relatively inexpensive). Don't be fooled by all the glamazonian-MAC girls speeding to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a frequent, and loyal client of Visual Image for years for my eyebrow waxing, but I wanted a change, so I decided to go to Avalon and try them out; crossing my fingers that they would be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I'm so torn. I want to give this place 5 stars but I can't!PROs -Beautiful decor, relaxing atmosphere - chill in front of the fireplace (?) as you wait with some wine.. Stylist had such a great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a facial from a friend's recommendation. It was soso, it's hard to find a good facial around Fremont! I had to go home and practically give myself a facial.But I decided to come here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Avalon it was for a facial and Brazilian wax. Debbie took care of me and I highly recommend her. She did a great job with the facial and gave me her input on what I can do...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Avalon Day spa about 5 months ago because I deeply needed a massage from the stress of work and life. As an avid and experienced day spa-goer, spanning the globe from South America, Asia...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Tiana to get my waxing and facials for the past six months and it's become an addiction! I no longer have fuzzy eyebrows or lips and my skin......wow, like a baby's butt! Tiana...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Michele Balzerini is the best! She is so down to earth and cheery every single time i come in. I recomend her mainly for blondes, because i am blonde but ive never seen a brunette come out looking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Maryanne on and off for the last five years and she is amazing! She always listens to what I want and never did I come out with anything less than glamorous hair! I have received...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rene is great! I've been getting waxed by Rene for years now, and she's spectacular. She's also given me great skin care treatments (facials & a few rounds of microdermabrasion). She's always in a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Renee is amazing!!!! I have been seeing Renee for years and she is the ONLY person allowed to go near my eyebrows!!! I won't even let ME go near my eyebrows!!!! HAHAHAHa!!! I just got married in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Avalon Rocks. I have been going to An Thy for several years now and she always knows how to deliver a great cut. For up do's I recommend Luisa - did a great job at my wedding. Renee, the owner, is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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The spa services at Avalon are wonderful. I go in for waxing, facials, etc. They do a great job. Especially Renee, who I believe is the owner. I have not used the hair salon, but it is a very nice...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get Brazilian and underarm waxes from Rebeca who is totally cool. I've been going to her for 5 month now and she has always been professional and nice. The price is decent. The last time i was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After these many compliments about Dephnie, I made appointment with her, I had a hair cut and highlight. The hair cut was OK and the highlight was bad. I wanted caramel but it turned to red! However,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a whim, I found Avalon Salon on Yelp and needed to find somewhere in Fremont to do an up-do for the out-of-town wedding I was in. Hands down, Jessica gave me one of the best up-do's I've ever had!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard that some people i know have gone to Avalon and had some mixed opinions. I needed some hair pampering after not getting anything professionally done in a while. My hair is in a pony tail...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a horrible experience. Daphne has no clue how to work with hair that isn't naturally straight. She has the attitude that she is the greatest on Earth. I can't believe I paid to have her...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Great staff - very friendly and make you feel welcome there. Anhthy did my hair (men's cut) and did a great job.Prices are high, but would recommend if you do not mind spending that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After having some bad experiences with Visual Image, I decided to give Fremont one more try before giving up and looking for a decent salon elsewhere. With so many positive Yelp reviews, I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's difficult to get a good wax as all women and some men know. i've find the woman! REBECCA! she is very personable and makes it all as painless as possible.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brazilian waxing: Debbie and Renee are both the sweetest ladies. I think everyone waxes differently, but thank goodness they don't have you bend over like some places I've heard of.Debbie is gentle...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had a pedicure scheduled there for my second visit and they called the day of my appointment and canceled the appointment. When they called they didn't even apologize or ask me if I would like to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Debbie is a star if you want waxing done.She was awesome.Very friendly and very good at her job.They use some kind of special creamy wax which leaves the skin moisturized and dosent hurt at all.I am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today I got a great facial..........WOW! I will be going back for sure. I had the owner, Renee do my facial and she was wonderful. I highly recommend her. I can't wait to go see her again in 6 weeks....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want an excellent highlight and cut- you have to check out Megan Nelson at Avalon! She has been doing my hair for 4 years and has a great sense of color (I do highlights/low lights) so she...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vanessa (Hernandez) is great! Today was the first time I tried this salon, thanks Yelpers for the recommendation! I haven't had my haircut in almost a year due to a "traumatic" experience at another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is really all about Daphne. Daphne has been coloring and cutting my hair for about 5 years now. I've followed her from another salon to this one, and while I do think Avalon has a much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vannessa is awesome! She really knows what she is doing. I am absolutely happy with my haircut and color. My boyfriend even did a double take when he saw my new color and cut.I will definately be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another Yelp find in Fremont and I highly recommend their services!Vanessa did a great job on my haircut and highlight - it absolutely worked wonders for me. I tried a new look and everyone and their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to feel beautiful and need a quick remedy to reinvent yourself after a breakup or what not... then go to Avalon Spa Salon! (Which reminds me.. I need a new cut for this aching heart.) I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason why I didn't give this place a 1 is because I have only been here once. I can't remember who actually did my hair. I went in a few days before I left on my BIG summer vacation to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy going here, this is a clean salon. They offer several types of waxes. It's a bit expensive, but it sure is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i use to go here when i lived in the bay to get my waxing done by renee. (hey that rhymes!) she is awesome. she's funny, professional, sweet and totally flexible. she's so cool about making appts to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, I don't go here much because when it comes to salons, I just have ADD and tend to try out new and different places. Regardless, I really like this place (although I'm not sure why it's called...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a decent place to get my haircut in the Tri-City area. The place is very clean and orderly- a waiting area with magazines and a cold iced drink while you wait. And, the location is perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the hair cut Daphne gave me. She did a great job with the layering. I came home and instantly received great compliments from my housemates. She did an awesome job with the blow-dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in South San Jose and it's worth the 40 minute drive to get my haircut. I love Daphne! She's the best stylist I've had so far and a few of my friends go to her too! She and the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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I first went to this spa when it was under a different name and I was hosting a bridal shower. The manager did a good job accomodating me and my guests, and I even found a hairstylist I liked.The ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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