A Message From Gila
Our commitment is to exceed your expectations. The Gila Rūt management team and staff are extremely proud of our two Aveda Lifestyle Salons and over 80 employees.
At the foundation of our salons stands a strong team of experts with specialized education in Haircutting, Colouring, Extension Services, Customer Care ... and even the healing ancient science of Aromatherapy.
We are all committed to helping you achieve the desired look that suits your lifestyle by offering you the highest quality salon experience and exclusive Aveda products. We look forward to a lasting relationship built on mutual respect and enhancing your total beauty.
Many guests throughout our history have asked what the name Gila Rūt means. This is my name in Hebrew. Gila means 'happiness' and Rūt means 'freedom or friendship'.
Our goal is that every guest who walks through our doors feels the happiness and freedom to express themselves in their own lives.
Yours in Service,
Gila
גילה
History
After traveling and teaching across the United States and Europe, Keri Davis-Duffy wanted to put her unique stamp on the salon industry. Along with her mother, Carol Davis, Keri opened the first (now flagship) Gila Rūt Salon in 1992, in the hip neighborhood of Hillcrest, San Diego.
From then to today’s two thriving salon locations, Gila Rut Aveda Salons were recently named ‘The #1 Salons in San Diego’ in San Diego CityBeat’s ‘Best of San Diego’ 2014 readers’ choice poll.
The goal was and remains to create an environment where the staff would flourish and the guests would receive the ‘ultimate salon experience’
Published regularly in the salon industry’s national and international media, Gila Rut Aveda Salons have been named six times as one of the "fastest growing salons in America" by "Salon Today" Magazine.
Our proud salon group was also awarded the prestigious 'Masters of Business Award' (MBA) 2012, presented in Las Vegas during the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)
Gila Rut’s fashion trendsetting reputation has resulted from the design team’s ongoing national participation in Fashion Week in New York and Los Angeles and their signature hair fashion photo collections are seen regularly in print, on air, and on the runway.
Education
We have developed our unique training program with a singular purpose: To create an exceptional team of truly talented and passionate stylists.
The comprehensive educational program at Gila Rūt begins with our teams’ first day on the job and continues weekly throughout their employment.
Gila Rut Gives Back
The cliché 'giving back' is more than just words: it is our philosophy for action and holds true at both the local level and the global one.
We are proud to have supported many important causes through the larger global resource of the Aveda network such as Aveda's Earth Month activities and Cancer Awareness.
It's too easy for all of us to think our local 'small' contributions don't make a difference to the big picture. They do!
In our own community, we offer our support for many important causes including The Boys & Girls Club, St. Madeleine Sophie's Center for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, The Ronald McDonald House and many other local non-profit organizations that serve to educate and empower our youth.
We support our troops! Gila Rut Aveda Salons offers an ongoing 10% discount to all Active Military and their families. We believe they have sacrificed so much for our country… offering a little financial relief to look and feel beautiful is the least we can do!
We are constantly seeking causes that 'make a difference' for the environment and our community.
WHY ARE WE AN AVEDA LifeStyle SALON?
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL ALIGNMENT
Aveda's overall 'vision' for its role in the world is almost perfectly aligned with Gila Rut's. All of us at Gila Rut strive daily to operate with the basic guideline of "connecting beauty, environment and well-being".
Reviews
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More Than Just
A Color Or Cut
What You Can Expect
We have developed our unique training program with a singular purpose: To create an exceptional team of truly talented and passionate stylists.
We are specialized teams of cut, colour, extensions specialists and skin care/make-up experts who consult with you to obtain the most effective results for your ever-changing style.