Gustavo Briand Studio

10/21/2008 Posted by FancyFrancy

Last week my aunt took me to get my hair cut and dyed by a hairstylist named Patricia. My hair is naturally wavy curly and short,when I walked in it was above my shoulders and very boxy looking very boring and one length everywhere around.It was also very uneven Patricia fixed everything! Made it even gave me a funky hip hairstyle wiith lots of layers all around and made me like my hair even the way it looks when it's wavy/curly! I love the way it looks now. All the hair stylists that work there are very nice and made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend anyone looking for a haircut to go see Patricia at Gustavo Briand studio.

Pros: service was great! Everyone was very nice!

10/13/2008 Posted by Christy422

I had my hair cut last month before going on a cruise. Patricia did my hair. She is an amazing hair stylist! I am extremely picky and have a complex cut, in that it requires a lot of layering. She did a beautiful job and I couldn't be happier. The level of professionalism at the salon was excellent, everyone was very kind. I will definitely be going back for a trim and mabe some color!

09/07/2008 Posted by J0CY

Gustavo Briand is by far the best coloring experience I have ever had. I went in a bit worried because I had a horrible experience with color at a salon here in Coral Gables which is supposed to be one of the best. I found a place that fixed it, the John Barrett Salon, but it is in New York City! I was close to flying there yesterday just to get my highlights done but then I found Gustavo Briand. I left the Gustavo Briand Hair Studio with better quality hair than when I walked in, even after doing more highlights!! I will never go to another colorist again if I can help it. The staff is fun and entertaining to say the least and Gustavo is truely an artist. The color itself looks completely natural...I went from brunette to blonde and it's impressive to say the least. I've only had it for one day and everyone I've run into is amazed at how real and healthy it looks. My hair feels like it did before it had been colored! I have been to the most expensive and talked up salons in Miami and New York and I swear by Gustavo Briand! His goal is to color hair without destroying it. He even uses special foam sheets instead of aluminum foil for highlights to save the environment. It was my first time with him so he explained his philosophy and that he buys the best quality products, despite the cost. He feels it really makes a difference, and it does. I was amazed. He is, in my experience, the best! If you are looking for fantastic color, and a great experience, this is the place to go!

08/24/2008 Posted by margaretalon

Gustavo Briand Studio is without a doubt the most amazing salon ever! I went to them for a corrective color procedure to change my hair color from black to brown (which is almost chemically impossible to achieve in one visit), and it came out absolutly perfect! You have to go see Cristian the next time you color your hair.... and for the best haircut to go with the perfect hair color, go see Patricia. Everyone there is so attentive and super sweet! You will be amazed with how great your hair looks!

Pros: Best color and cut ever!

Cons: expensive, but worth it.

08/19/2008 Posted by canezgirl

I've never been so impressed with a haircut before. When I went into Gustavo Briand Studio, my hair was a hot mess. It had been cut so poorly, so many times, it was difficult to see the potential that my hair had. I sat down with Patricia, and after she heard what I wanted in a haircut, she whipped up something FAB-U-LOUS. I walked out of the studio feeling like a new person. Everyone was so incredibly nice and they made you feel right at home. I'm never going any place else. Thank you Patricia and Gustavo!

Pros: Everything!

08/13/2008 Posted by lola19

I have been long searching for a stylist that knows how to work with long curly/wavy hair and I finally found someone at this salon. I went to see Patricia after reading the countless reviews on here, and I have to say that she did not disappoint! She took her time with my hair and did a fantastic job. I also have to say that she spent some time before my haircut discussing my hair and what I wanted to do....which you would think all hair dressers would do, but incredibly never happens. All in all the experience was perfect!! The salon is beautiful and everyone was lovely and super friendly. EVERYONE!! Really truly what a salon experience should always be.

Pros: Excellent service, good parking, very friendly!

Cons: None

08/07/2008 Posted by Elaimy

I was afraid after some bad previous esperiences with my hair to get a hair cut at a new place, so I did some research for Top Hair Salon and Gustavo Briand Studio came about. I called them first and to my surprised Gustavo himself answered the phone, very politly. I got an appointment the same day I called, had to make some changes to my appointment time and again nicely enough they did not give me a hassel and they let me go in anyways. But the best was PATRICIA, my hair stylist, for the firts time ever someone was able to cut my wavy hair to a style that I liked, she took her time and did A GREAT JOB. I Totally Recomend her, I'll never let anyone else cut my hair!!! The meter parking is a pain, I have to admit. Otherwise great place, great people. ELAIMY

Pros: PATRICIA, HAIR STYLIST & THE STAFF

Cons: METER PARKING, A BIT PRICY

08/04/2008 Posted by Purple100

I had been looking for a while for a place that does excellent cuts with very wavy, medium curly hair. I found THE best stylist at Gustavo Briand salon. Went to see specifically Patricia in mid July - she was awesome. Precision cuts, didn't create "pouffiness" or the "mushroom effect" you often get with very wavy hair that goes shorter, and she really listened and took her time. Gustavo was also there doing another client's hair and the banter between them and me and the other client was great - felt like making great friends. Ask for Patricia if you want an amazing cut!!! Loved it even after I washed it and now weeks later!!

Pros: Precision cut by Patricia!!

Cons: A bit pricey so I cant come every 8-10 weeks! Metered parking is a pain...

08/04/2008 Posted by IS971

I had a great experience at the Gustavo Briand Studio Salon. I was looking for a stylist to help me tame my crazy hair. I have thick hair and a lot of it, and it has recently been relaxed and treated with a Brazillian treatment. While the curl and frizz have mellowed out some, my hair had NO shape. I was walking around with what I referred to as a bird's nest. I'm not painting a pretty picture, but needless to say, scrunchies and headbands were my security blankets. I wanted a style that would enable me to wear my hair curly- natural and also blow-dry straight. I don't mind spending time working on my hair a couple of days a week, but I did also want something that would be an alternative, natural and low-maintenance, chic look. It didn't take very long for me to realize that I felt very at ease in Patricia's expert hands. She was very meticulous, measuring out her perfect layers. She was lovely and with boundless patience. Also, I Never had anyone tame my hair with just a paddle brush! She didn't use a round brush, nor did she use a flat iron. I knew that I had found the right stylist, and I feel very fortunate to have found this little gem of a place.

Pros: Great Haircut, Talented, Experienced Staff

Cons: Expensive but worth every penny

07/22/2008 Posted by meagankelly6

I LOVE GUSTAVO'S SALON! Seriously! My hair was the darkest brown, pretty much black before. I went to some guy where I live here in Port Charlotte, FL. I wanted a dirty/sandy blond again. My hair use to be all blond a year and a half ago. He told me it was no problem and RUINED my hair! He turned it Orange =[ I looked like a tiger with black and orange stripes. On top of that, he promised he would fix it and begged me to return. I felt like I had no choice so I did... and he ruined my hair even more! My hair was FRIED at the ends.. My hair that was once sooo long and silky.. was destroyed =[ I cried for days I had to wear a hat. So I told myself I was going to the best salon in Miami. I figured someone there HAD to fix my hair some what. So I found Gustavo's here on City Search under best color and highlights. I drove 3 hours to to see Gustavo and his AMAZING salon! And it was MORE then worth it! CRISTIAN did my hair... it took so long, but he did it! HE FIXED IT. My hair was a beautiful soft dirty blond! TONS of natural highlights! PATRICIA cut off all the damaged hair and styled it, she did a PERFECT job. The team at Gustavo's salon are ALL kind, warm, funny, wonderful people. They are NOT stuck up at all. I felt so at home there. Unfortunately I didn't tip them enough =[ no where near what they should of gotten! I'll fix that when I see them again =] And that will be very soon. I told myself I would go to Miami once to get my all over hair fixed, then find another salon that was some what closer to just get my roots done... but I just can't bring myself to doing that. I'm going back. Thank you: Gustavo, Cristian and Patricia! =]

Pros: EVERYTHING!

Cons: NOTHING!