I visited the self-proclaimed "master stylist " - Mario Avila for a simple wash and cut - my regular stylist in the city was on vacation and I live in the neighborhood so I thought I'd give him a try. Mario was a half hour late for my appointment and didn't even apologize. He did not focus on my hair at all. He asked me about my dating habits and other personal questions which I was not in...
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He is no longer at that salon. Hair Profiles is dirty, staff is unprofessional and the owner doesn't care. They will try to push unnecessary products and services on you. If you go in for a trim, they want to dye your hair red, give you a mani-pedi and sell you some type of conditioner that you don't need.
Went in to get slight trim and came out with chopped off hair!!! Will never go...
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Posted by Riley1
on April 13, 2009, (Edited April 02, 2009)
Mario is a unique colorist. After a couple of bad color jobs I stayed away from coloring my hair. I saw Mario for a couple of years for just a wash and set. One day I explained to him my interest in coloring my hair again but hadn't due to the tainted history that led to complete fear and avoidance. He listened and then explained thoroughly the precise technique he uses and how he could ensure...
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Posted by nodim
on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 06, 2009)