Get to know Airam – Senior Designer at Otay Ranch

How long have you been working for Gila Rut?

I’ve been working at Gila Rut for almost 4 years.

What inspires you as a stylist?

What inspires me is my clients and the fact that changing their look would make an impact on their life. That is what excites me the most.

What is your favorite trend in the hair world right now?

I am loving blunt lines and clean cuts. I also love to see dramatic angles. Its all about edginess with class.

What is your favorite Aveda product and how would you use it on clients?

My favorite product is the Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair. I love it because every client can benefit from it. You can use it to repair any damaged hair or just as a general leave-in conditioner. I also love the Smooth Infusion … Read More

The Ombre and Balayage hair coloring technique has taken the color world by storm. Be it major celebrities, Victoria’s Secret models, or the girl standing next to you in the line at Starbuck’s, everyone’s asking for this amazing hair color trend. So WHAT exactly are these techniques and WHY are they so popular?

Ombre

The hair world borrowed the term ‘Ombre’ from the French word meaning shaded or shading.  Ombre hair color is generally darker at the roots through the mid-shaft and then gradually gets lighter from the mid-shaft to the ends. It’s a great way to incorporate your natural base, while having the fun of seeing different shades through the ends. Below are some examples of this wearable trend:

Currently, the latest Ombre trend is using jewel tone colors and pastels, combining an array of color combinations such as amethyst, sky blue, and mint. Or what about rich eggplant, … Read More

The fall season at Gila Rut Aveda Salons has never been so busy … so successful … or so hauntingly beautiful!  It’s hard to know where to start – but let’s just say that great things often happen in three’s.

Gila Rut Voted San Diego’s # 1 Salon!

San Diego CityBeat announced today that the Gila Rut Aveda Salons have been voted “The #1 Salon in San Diego”, a result of its ‘Best of San Diego 2014’ readers’ choice poll.  Included in this prestigious honor are all three of the Gila Rut salon locations in Uptown District Hillcrest, Otay Ranch Town Center and Torrey Hills Center. This annual poll nominates the best local places, people and activities in San Diego County.  The celebration culminates in “A Night at the Besties”, held this year at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.  Editor’s Note:  Gila … Read More

TIME TO PUCKER UP AND PLANT A KISS on your very own Gila Rut Kissing Kard!

GET FREE MAKE-UP TOUCHUP; SMOOCH’ YOUR KARD;

ENTER DRAWING FOR 3 TO WIN $96 AVEDA MAKE-UP KIT!

It’s all part of our celebration of Valentine’s Day at our Hillcrest, Torrey Hills and Otay Ranch locations (see the official ‘smooch’ on the window). Now through Valentine’s Day, we are offering our valued guests not only a complimentary make-up touch-up but a chance to be one of three lucky winners of a fabulous Aveda make-up kit valued at $96!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO IS OFFICIALLY SMOOCH your Kissing Kard after your make-up touch up –and the card will be entered into the drawing. The three make-up kit winners will be announced on the Gila Rut Aveda Salon Facebook Page by midnight, February 14, 2014. Love is in the ‘cards’ all the way around at … Read More

Guests are glowing at Gila Rut Aveda Salons this month, as our staff members welcome you with holiday warmth…and get you ready for the festive occasions of the season.

Getting pampered and party-prepared aren’t the only benefits our salons have to offer in December. While you’re getting that fabulous holiday cut, color or volume-styling with extensions, there’s even more fun in store for you. You won’t want to leave the salon without spinning that prize wheel!

It’s all about what we call our special Gila Rut GIVE-SPIN-WIN Promotion. This has become a popular annual tradition that few can resist at all three of our salon locations (Hillcrest, Torrey Hills and Otay Ranch). Just purchase two or more Holiday Gift Sets and step up to the wheel and SPIN. You could win ‘BIG’ – like a $20 Gift Card, a Free Conditioning Treatment, a Brow Wax, Double Points … Read More