We love giving back to our community! Gila Rut will be partnering with The Mater Dei & Junior Optimists to give you “A Winter Princess Ball.”  Gila Rut will be providing their hair and make-up services to all the little princess. All Proceeds from this with be donated to cancer research for children.

When: Saturday, Janurary 24th  5:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 450 Corral Canyon Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
Children: $15    Adults: $20

You want your little one to feel like a princess for a night then come say Hi!… 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 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