Distinctive Salon Aveda (East Mesa)

Feb 04, 2025

Distinctive is the best. Always professional and welcoming. They make me feel beautiful!

Jan 29, 2025

I just love this salon! Friendly staff and my favorite stylist is Margery. I am a snowbird and will continue visiting this salon in the winter!

Jan 05, 2025

Absolutely love distinctive! Alyssa is the best! She’s made every inspiration picture I’ve given her come to life. She’s absolutely amazing! I will only ever go to Distinctive for my hair.

Jan 05, 2025

Alyssa is an unbelievable stylist. She takes time to analyze my hair needs and condition. The Salon is fabulous. Very communicative on appointments, updates and promotions. Highly recommend!!

Jan 05, 2025

Great experience in service and enjoy Aveda products.

Jan 05, 2025

I was a bit nervous about getting a completely new haircut with bangs, especially since I hadn’t had them since I was five years old, but Eva did an incredible job! She was so friendly and made the whole process a fun time. Eva took her time to ensure I was happy with the length and overall style before finishing with a look that perfectly suits my everyday routine. She only recommended products I specifically asked about, which I really appreciated. The entire experience was fantastic, and even the bathrooms were nice!

Jan 05, 2025

I’ve been coming here for years since Joel moved to this salon. Everyone here is so nice and the facility is beautiful. I would highly recommend Distinctive Salon and especially Joel!!!

Jan 05, 2025

I’ve been seeing Alyssa at Distinctive for about a year now, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Every visit, she delivers exactly what I envision, and my hair always looks flawless. The color is consistently perfect, and her expertise shines through in every service. On top of that, Alyssa is incredibly friendly and professional, creating an experience that’s both enjoyable and top-notch. Highly recommend!

Jan 05, 2025

Loved the friendly, cozy atmosphere, and the employees were very involved with clients, making them feel so comfortable! Definitely will be returning!😍

Dec 05, 2024

Always great service here

Dec 05, 2024

Love Distinctive Salon! Everyone from the receptionist to stylists are very nice. Highly recommend David for men's cuts.

Oct 05, 2024

Ashley T. Has been cutting and coloring my hair for months and she is wonderful. She mixed the perfect brownish/ reddish color which I get a ton of compliments on. She always does a great job cutting my hair too. She is very friendly and conversation with her is enjoyable as well.

Apr 05, 2024

Love the service every time I had a master stylist, which is a little price here, but it is worth it, but in the end, all of the stylists learn under the masters, so you’re gonna get the best service it is, is worth every single penny. I stand by this salon and his company.

Mar 05, 2024

They were great, got my in same day. It was nice and the hairstylist was great.

Feb 05, 2024

Absolutely love this salon! Joel is one of a kind! Talented, very professional and kind! 10/10! 😁

Feb 05, 2024

Alyssa is one of the best hairstylist. She always does a fantastic job.

Feb 05, 2024

Great service and very knowledgeable

Feb 05, 2024

I love the work that I've had done. My Coiffure, Gabby, is wonderful, very friendly and considerate about my needs as a cient, not to mention, does a great job. The only displeasure that I have experienced is the lack of handi

Feb 05, 2024

I've been going here for about 5 years and have only seen joel molenaar and every time I leave satisfied he always makes sure your happy with your hair, he makes sure he understands what you want done and always achieves the look your going for, if your considering this place try going to joel molenaat he is a master stylist and deserves they title he deserves all 5 stats he is great.

Feb 05, 2023

Brittany was amazing! My haircut & style is exactly what I wanted & needed.

Feb 05, 2023

Great salon! Great staff. Brittany is great!

Feb 05, 2023

I came to this salon a few years ago when it was bigger and a classy and expensive place. Unfortunately I just got a haircut there and had a hilariously bad experience, lol. The stylist was obviously very young and very new, and I know it's tough to be the new person so I tried to have an open mind and very low expectations. But everything was so weird and uncomfortable, from the super awkward scalp "massage" during the shampoo, to the painful neck scraping razor, to a noticeable hair chunk cut out of the neck, to draping the cape too loosely and large clumps of hair falling down the back of my shirt, to her haphazardly blow-drying but not actually styling my hair before I left--no parting, brushing, products or anything.(!) I remember the days when I'd leave Aveda with a perfect blowout, taking selfies and strutting to my car like a model, but that was def not happening this time, lol. I left a big tip anyway because, like I said, I know it's tough to be new and everyone has to start somewhere, but I spent almost $100 on that haircut. I wish that young stylist well in her career, but next time I'll either insist upon a master stylist or go back to SuperCuts as I can get over a bad experience faster when it's only $30, lol

Feb 05, 2023

I can not say enough about this salon! Great experience, everyone was super nice. Gabbie did my hair, I’m a blonde and pretty particular and she nailed it! It looks amazing exactly the picture I showed her! This girl knows what to do with color, highly recommend 😁

Feb 05, 2023

I highly recommend Distinctive Salon and Spa in East Mesa. Joel Molenaar is the best of the best, and most creative stylist. I have been using him as my stylist for over 20 years. The Aveda extensive product line will enhightened all of your senses. I love the enriched conditioning color treatments. My favorite part is the essential oil aromas and scalp massage. They also have fabulous relaxation Himalayan Spa room and offer facial/massage treatments, which I love.

Feb 05, 2023

Nice staff. Clean. Joel did my hair. Was very informative. Going back in 6 weeks.

Feb 05, 2023

This business should not be called a spa. It is a hair salon. I went for brow and lip wax was taken to the shampoo area in the far back corner, towel under my neck for comfort “not” then the technician waxed me, while all the other clients were rinsed out or shampooed next to me. I commented that it must be difficult to see in the low light, that they should provide her with a magnifier light. The result missing part of one eyebrow which was even difficult to see in the low light. Had to tweeze at home to try to get all the stray hairs left behind. Will not return.

Feb 05, 2023

Went last week for a consult with Ashley and scheduled my appt for over a week out to accommodate her schedule. I even took the day off. They cancelled today (not Covid because timings do not work out)...cancelled and did not offer another stylist immediately, just offered an appt for sometime next week. Not going back, and if you are looking, I'd suggest you keep looking. There are hundreds of other salons, someone has to have better service than this. Edit: while I appreciate the response, I found another salon (Bishops) and received fantastic service and cut. I do want to clarify that you phoned once and texted about an hour before my appt. No one answers their phone anymore, especially deaf people (which your stylist knew and noted). Wish you the best, but my review stands as an accurate representation of my experience.

Feb 05, 2022

Brittany is truly talented stylist. I got the best haircut I’ve ever had with Brittany. Absolutely love the results.

Feb 05, 2022

Called after I had a horrible experience at another salon where the stylist butchered my hair. Called them while in tears and they got me right in. Sat with Ashley. She did an amazing job correcting my hair. She was understanding and professional. She now has a customer for life and I will refer he to my friends. Will definitely go back. I want to say thank you so much for helping me.

Feb 05, 2022

Got a great cut pretty quickly. The salon is neat and clean. It is nice to have places open on weekends too!

Feb 05, 2022

I booked last minute and was able to get in with Gabbie. I told her the general idea of what I was looking for but she pretty much took creative control. I felt really comfortable around her and my hair looks beautiful. The girl who worked at the front desk was really friendly and overall I had a great experience.

Feb 05, 2022

I got highlights and a cut from Brittany! Absolutely love the results.

Feb 05, 2022

Love this place, but pricey!