Meet Andre – Master Designer 1 at Torrey Hills

How long have you been working for Gila Rut?

I’ve been at Gila Rut for 3.5 years but I’ve been doing hair for 22 years.  I’ve worked at some great salons but Gila Rut is the best salon ever.

What inspires you as a stylist?

I’m inspired by old and new styles, the latest trends, or bringing something back in a new way. The service I absolutely love doing right now is Vomor Extensions! They are the tape in method. They are easy and fast to apply, they look so natural and come in so many colors that you can use them for volume, texture, length or even a color pop!

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

I’m inspired by natural textures (sometimes made by styling tools) and I love hair that moves, its sexy and … Read More

Get to know Kimi- Senior Colorist & Extension Specialist at Hillcrest

How long have you been working for Gila Rut?

3 wonderful years

What inspires you as a stylist?

Nature often inspires me as a colorist. I love the way colors flow seamlessly in and out of each other, season to season. The possibilities are endless…..

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

Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of silver and chrome colors. It is a very cool transition; to create grey instead of covering it up.

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

Beautifing Oil is my favorite right now. I like to mix it in with hand massages, facials, and even into my color. Every part of us needs extra moisture this time of the year and Beautifing Oil delivers!

What do you enjoy doing outside … Read More

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 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