Avant Garde :: Aveda Beauty Salon and Day Spa in Austin, Texas :: Hair and Skin Care

TITLE - master stylist & colorist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - haircut - $80, one-step color - from $90
partial highlights from $125, full highlights from $150, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment
PROFESSIONAL since 1990
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 1996
EDUCATION - Studied at The Aveda Advanced Academy in New York and London. Numerous advanced classes in Minneapolis, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans as well as advanced classes with Avant.

"I am the only stylist at Avant/Gateway mastering both Cut and Color. I consider myself a passionate, considerate person taking pride in being dependable and consistent from one service to the next. I offer 21 years of top notch customer service and am the leader in customer retention as well as referrals. I am very good at listening to what the customer wants and deliver above and beyond expectations.
I want each and every guest to have an enjoyable experience from the moment you sit in my chair, to the moment you leave. I would love the opportunity to make your day!"

TITLE - master colorist and mentor
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - one-step color - from $80,
partial highlights - from $125, full highlights - from $150
PROFESSIONAL since 1999
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2005
EDUCATION - Studied with top Aveda's educators, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant.

"I am very patient and love to bring out the best in everyone. I try my best to encourage people to love who they are and feel beautiful. I enjoy spending quality time with my family, camping, cooking, and decorating my house."

TITLE - master colorist, creative team Member, advanced color educator
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - one-step color - from $80
partial highlights - from $125, full highlights - from $150
PROFESSIONAL since 1999
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2005
EDUCATION - Extensive training with Vidal Sasson, Aveda, Redkin, Paul Mitchell, and Wella. Also also has a background in the Fine Arts.

"I've been a color specialist for 12 years amazing years and my passion has fueled me to work with some of the best talents in our industry. Being originally from New Orleans, I have in depth experience and expertise with multicultural & ethnic hair and my other areas of specialty include reds and creative color. My quest for continued education guarantees current and beautiful hair every time!"

TITLE - master colorist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - one-step color - from $70
partial highlights - from $115, full highlights - from $135,
PROFESSIONAL since 2002
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2002
EDUCATION - Studied with top Aveda's educators, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant.

"I am a great listener, always open to change. I love to stay up on trends but also like the classic looks. I enjoy working with people and developing relationships as well as being able to change people's appearance."

TITLE - master stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - Haircut - $70, updo - $75
PROFESSIONAL since 1999
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2001
EDUCATION - Studied with Toni & guy, attended hair shows and advanced classes at Avant.

"I chose this industry because art, architecture, beauty, fashion, people & life all come together. I am a good listener, passionate and truly love the art of my profession. I chose Avant because I love Aveda products. Aveda is in my opinion the best and the, most responsible product line out there. Avant and Aveda care about the environment - that is so important to me. Avant lets me be me - no limitations."

TITLE - master stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - Haircut - $70
PROFESSIONAL since 1998
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2000
EDUCATION - Attended Aveda Advanced Academy in New York and London & hair shows and many advanced classes at Avant. Studied with Sam Bracoto, Antoinette Beenders, Ray Civello, Ermino, Van Michael, DJ Freed, Bumble & Bumble, Toni & Guy. Was an educational director at Toni & Guy and at Avant.

"After majoring in journalism for 3 years @ Northwestern I took a semester off and went to cosmetology school. I fell in love with doing hair and making people smile. I also love photography, playing piano, DJing, writing, creating ANYTHING."

TITLE - master stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - Haircut -$70, updo - $75
PROFESSIONAL since 1980
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2005
EDUCATION - Studied with top educators in this industry, completed Avant's training program, attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant.

"As an Artist, Educator, and Photo Stylist for 25 years, I have a full understanding that this industry is always changing, and keeping your work current is essential. I enjoy people and I love to use my hands to create beauty."

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - Haircut -$60, updo - $75, Aveda Smooth Infusion Straightening Treatment specialist
PROFESSIONAL since 2001
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2001
EDUCATION - Studied with top educators in this industry, completed Avant's training program, attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant.

"I am here to educate and help my clients look and feel their very best. It is ALL about them not me. "

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - haircut - $60, hair extensions, perm, Brazilian keratin straightening- pricing after consultation
PROFESSIONAL since 2005
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008

"I graduated from the Antoine du Chez Hair Academy in Denver, CO in 2005.  Afterward, I was certified to do Great Lengths extensions in 2006, while completing multiple apprenticeships with some of Denver's finest hair stylists.  In 2008, I moved to Austin and began working for Avant and have been furthering my education ever
since.  For a time, I left Austin and studied intensively at the John Freida Salon in New York, with a special focus on Brazilian keratin straightening.
I love what I do and I think it shows in my work.  There is no  better feeling than knowing you've made someone feel good by improving their look!"

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - Haircut - $60, updo $75
PROFESSIONAL since 2003
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2003
EDUCATION - Graduated from ACC (Paralegal 2 yrs), and Baldwin Beauty School. Attended hair shows and many advanced classes at Avant.

"I've always been interested in hair. I think it was inevitable that I became a hairdresser. I am very consistent, have a smile for my guests, every day, with every client, and continue to give great haircuts & styling every visit!"

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - haircut - $60
PROFESSIONAL since 2006
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007
EDUCATION - Graduated College of Cosmetology, completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant.

"My goal is to give people a cut/style that they can be excited about. I love people and desire to get to know each person that sits in my chair."

TITLE - senior colorist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115
PROFESSIONAL since 2006
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007
EDUCATION - Before attending Baldwin Beauty School Monica received Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Spanish. Completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant.

"I chose this industry because I truly love people, being creative and it gives me the ability to keep learning and growing."

TITLE - senior colorist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES- one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, makeup - $75, updo - $75
PROFESSIONAL since 2006
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008
EDUCATION - Attended Aveda Institute of cosmetology in Denver, completed Avant's training program and many advanced classes at Avant.

"I always have a smile on my face - I love what I do! This is not just my "job", but a passion I take home with me. I love the culture at Avant. It is not your normal 9-5..I get to be around my friends... I am constantly learning and get inspired by my co-workers."

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - haircuts $50
PROFESSIONAL since 2009
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2009
EDUCATION - Graduated from Baldwin Beauty College. completed Avant's training program, attended numerous advanced training classes at Avant

"Doing hair is what I have always wanted to do. I feel it comes natural to me. I love what I do, most of all I enjoy making guests look and feel great! My goal as a stylist is to serve you the best I can. The quality of my service is not what I put into it but what you, the guest, gets out of it."

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - haircuts $50
PROFESSIONAL since 2009
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2009
EDUCATION - Graduated from Paul Mitchell Academy. Avant's advanced education.

"I love making people look and feel good. I am a great listener and very outgoing. "

TITLE - nail tech
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - manicures - from $20, pedicures - from $45
PROFESSIONAL since 2002
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2003
EDUCATION - Attended Baldwin Beauty School and advanced classes at Avant.

"I have a nice touch, I am very calming and a very good listener. "

TITLE - esthetician & makeup artist
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - full spa services, waxing, all occasion makeup looks
PROFESSIONAL since 2007
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007
EDUCATION - Attended Aveda Institute of cosmetology in San Antonio, TX and many advanced classes at Avant.

"I love the world of beauty and believe it is our spirit that is true beauty. I love to service people and enjoy making people feel good about themselves. I listen and learn from everyone around me everyday."

TITLE - esthetician
LOCATION - gateway
SERVICES - full spa services, waxing
PROFESSIONAL since March 2008
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since November 2007
EDUCATION - attended Baldwin Beauty School and advanced classes at Avant

"I truly enjoy working with people and building relationships with my clients - they are my number one priority."

	KIMBERLEE KRIVOKUCHA TITLE - master stylist & colorist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - haircut - $80, one-step color - from $90 partial highlights from $125, full highlights from $150, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment PROFESSIONAL since 1990 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 1996 EDUCATION - Studied at The Aveda Advanced Academy in New York and London. Numerous advanced classes in Minneapolis, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans as well as advanced classes with Avant. "I am the only stylist at Avant/Gateway mastering both Cut and Color. I consider myself a passionate, considerate person taking pride in being dependable and consistent from one service to the next. I offer 21 years of top notch customer service and am the leader in customer retention as well as referrals. I am very good at listening to what the customer wants and deliver above and beyond expectations. I want each and every guest to have an enjoyable experience from the moment you sit in my chair, to the moment you leave. I would love the opportunity to make your day!"
	AMANDA HASTY TITLE - master colorist and mentor LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - one-step color - from $80, partial highlights - from $125, full highlights - from $150 PROFESSIONAL since 1999 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2005 EDUCATION - Studied with top Aveda's educators, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant. "I am very patient and love to bring out the best in everyone. I try my best to encourage people to love who they are and feel beautiful. I enjoy spending quality time with my family, camping, cooking, and decorating my house."
	VANESSA PEREIRA TITLE - master colorist, creative team Member, advanced color educator LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - one-step color - from $80 partial highlights - from $125, full highlights - from $150 PROFESSIONAL since 1999 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2005 EDUCATION - Extensive training with Vidal Sasson, Aveda, Redkin, Paul Mitchell, and Wella. Also also has a background in the Fine Arts. "I've been a color specialist for 12 years amazing years and my passion has fueled me to work with some of the best talents in our industry. Being originally from New Orleans, I have in depth experience and expertise with multicultural & ethnic hair and my other areas of specialty include reds and creative color. My quest for continued education guarantees current and beautiful hair every time!"
	ASHLEY HARGRAVE TITLE - master colorist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - one-step color - from $70 partial highlights - from $115, full highlights - from $135, PROFESSIONAL since 2002 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2002 EDUCATION - Studied with top Aveda's educators, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant. "I am a great listener, always open to change. I love to stay up on trends but also like the classic looks. I enjoy working with people and developing relationships as well as being able to change people's appearance."
	JENNIFER FINKELSTEIN TITLE - master stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - Haircut - $70, updo - $75 PROFESSIONAL since 1999 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2001 EDUCATION - Studied with Toni & guy, attended hair shows and advanced classes at Avant. "I chose this industry because art, architecture, beauty, fashion, people & life all come together. I am a good listener, passionate and truly love the art of my profession. I chose Avant because I love Aveda products. Aveda is in my opinion the best and the, most responsible product line out there. Avant and Aveda care about the environment - that is so important to me. Avant lets me be me - no limitations."
	AMANDA ARTHUR TITLE - master stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - Haircut - $70 PROFESSIONAL since 1998 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2000 EDUCATION - Attended Aveda Advanced Academy in New York and London & hair shows and many advanced classes at Avant. Studied with Sam Bracoto, Antoinette Beenders, Ray Civello, Ermino, Van Michael, DJ Freed, Bumble & Bumble, Toni & Guy. Was an educational director at Toni & Guy and at Avant. "After majoring in journalism for 3 years @ Northwestern I took a semester off and went to cosmetology school. I fell in love with doing hair and making people smile. I also love photography, playing piano, DJing, writing, creating ANYTHING."
	RIC SALVADALENA TITLE - master stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - Haircut -$70, updo - $75 PROFESSIONAL since 1980 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2005 EDUCATION - Studied with top educators in this industry, completed Avant's training program, attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant. "As an Artist, Educator, and Photo Stylist for 25 years, I have a full understanding that this industry is always changing, and keeping your work current is essential. I enjoy people and I love to use my hands to create beauty."
	SHANNA LETBETTER TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - Haircut -$60, updo - $75, Aveda Smooth Infusion Straightening Treatment specialist PROFESSIONAL since 2001 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2001 EDUCATION - Studied with top educators in this industry, completed Avant's training program, attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant. "I am here to educate and help my clients look and feel their very best. It is ALL about them not me. "
	CARIANNE EDWARDS TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - haircut - $60, hair extensions, perm, Brazilian keratin straightening- pricing after consultation PROFESSIONAL since 2005 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008 "I graduated from the Antoine du Chez Hair Academy in Denver, CO in 2005. Afterward, I was certified to do Great Lengths extensions in 2006, while completing multiple apprenticeships with some of Denver's finest hair stylists. In 2008, I moved to Austin and began working for Avant and have been furthering my education ever since. For a time, I left Austin and studied intensively at the John Freida Salon in New York, with a special focus on Brazilian keratin straightening. I love what I do and I think it shows in my work. There is no better feeling than knowing you've made someone feel good by improving their look!"
	JENNIFER (JAY) HERNANDEZ TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - Haircut - $60, updo $75 PROFESSIONAL since 2003 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2003 EDUCATION - Graduated from ACC (Paralegal 2 yrs), and Baldwin Beauty School. Attended hair shows and many advanced classes at Avant. "I've always been interested in hair. I think it was inevitable that I became a hairdresser. I am very consistent, have a smile for my guests, every day, with every client, and continue to give great haircuts & styling every visit!"
	LAURA SHEPHERD TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - haircut - $60 PROFESSIONAL since 2006 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007 EDUCATION - Graduated College of Cosmetology, completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant. "My goal is to give people a cut/style that they can be excited about. I love people and desire to get to know each person that sits in my chair."
	MONICA AGUILLON TITLE - senior colorist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115 PROFESSIONAL since 2006 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007 EDUCATION - Before attending Baldwin Beauty School Monica received Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Spanish. Completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant. "I chose this industry because I truly love people, being creative and it gives me the ability to keep learning and growing."
	MELISSA ESPELLIEN TITLE - senior colorist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES- one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, makeup - $75, updo - $75 PROFESSIONAL since 2006 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008 EDUCATION - Attended Aveda Institute of cosmetology in Denver, completed Avant's training program and many advanced classes at Avant. "I always have a smile on my face - I love what I do! This is not just my "job", but a passion I take home with me. I love the culture at Avant. It is not your normal 9-5..I get to be around my friends... I am constantly learning and get inspired by my co-workers."
	GABRIELLA GALLEGOS TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - haircuts $50 PROFESSIONAL since 2009 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2009 EDUCATION - Graduated from Baldwin Beauty College. completed Avant's training program, attended numerous advanced training classes at Avant "Doing hair is what I have always wanted to do. I feel it comes natural to me. I love what I do, most of all I enjoy making guests look and feel great! My goal as a stylist is to serve you the best I can. The quality of my service is not what I put into it but what you, the guest, gets out of it."
	HAJER SELIM TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - haircuts $50 PROFESSIONAL since 2009 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2009 EDUCATION - Graduated from Paul Mitchell Academy. Avant's advanced education. "I love making people look and feel good. I am a great listener and very outgoing. "
	MONIQUE DIFRANCO TITLE - nail tech LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - manicures - from $20, pedicures - from $45 PROFESSIONAL since 2002 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2003 EDUCATION - Attended Baldwin Beauty School and advanced classes at Avant. "I have a nice touch, I am very calming and a very good listener. "
	NATALIE GUERRA TITLE - esthetician & makeup artist LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - full spa services, waxing, all occasion makeup looks PROFESSIONAL since 2007 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007 EDUCATION - Attended Aveda Institute of cosmetology in San Antonio, TX and many advanced classes at Avant. "I love the world of beauty and believe it is our spirit that is true beauty. I love to service people and enjoy making people feel good about themselves. I listen and learn from everyone around me everyday."
	APRIL BAKER TITLE - esthetician LOCATION - gateway SERVICES - full spa services, waxing PROFESSIONAL since March 2008 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since November 2007 EDUCATION - attended Baldwin Beauty School and advanced classes at Avant "I truly enjoy working with people and building relationships with my clients - they are my number one priority."