Aacardi-The Salon

I went there yesterday for a color correction, and everyone is very friendly and the environment is relaxing. Unfortunately I was very unhappy with my end results, I tried to be clear about wanting to lighten my hair but they ended up just producing a weird color that doesn’t even spread evenly over my head. My roots are about 4 different shades then the rest of my hair as well which is quite disappointing.

I’ve been back here 2x now, and the first time, I was informed Christine, my initial stylist was no longer there. The receptionist assured me Britney would take great care of me, and she was right!
I have super difficult hair to cut and style– it’s thick, deceptively curly — I say deceptively curly because the weight of my hair can make it appear straight, but cut any layers or start thinning it out, and whoa nelly! Britney recognized this and worked with it, maximizing the body in my hair. In inexperienced hands, I’ve ended up with what looks like cowlicks all over my head!
Britney told me she wanted to give me a totally new look. She did not disappoint, and gave me the best haircut and color I have ever had! She was amazing, and I hope that she never leaves.
I’m so incredibly picky about my hair because I have to be. I’m a professional businesswoman, but I still like to have fun every now and again. I have to look and play the part in front of my customers. Britney makes this nearly effortless for me,

I’ve been to the Salon four times. And four times I have left happy. I’ve never had a moment after my cut when I looked in the mirror and hated what they did. It’s always amazing and I will never go to another place. The price is just a bit high for my wallet. But, you get what you pay for at those other places.

Don’t cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me? Don’t cha? Don’t cha baby?
Okay, that’s just silly because I’m a married middle-​aged woman and certainly no longer «hot.» But I thought that opening line was adorable. And besides, if you do check out the Aacardi Salon, they’re bound to make you look great.
I recently moved to this area and was looking desperately for a nice salon. I’d tried a couple of dubious looking places along Gulf Blvd, and they freaked me out. Yes, they were cheap, but one had paint chipping from the walls and the other one should probably be shut down by the health authorities. Ewww.
So I checked Unilocal and saw that Aacardi Salon had great reviews. (Why didn’t I do that in the first place, duh?!?) When you walk in, you’re greeted by several cute young girls at the front desk. They are down to earth and friendly and did not give off the snobby vibe seen in many upscale salons.
They gave me a welcome pack with coupons! On my first visit, I had a microderm facial with Kayla. She really knew her stuff and was very friendly. We ended up becoming Facebook friends, for heaven’s sakes! On my second visit, I had a pedicure with Dawn, one of the best pedicures ever.
Next time, I’m going to have my hair cut and colored. They tell me it’s easy to find a good hair stylist. Just tell the front desk gals what you’re looking for and they’ll match you up with the stylist that best meets your needs. Most of the employees at Aacardi have been there for years, a nod to the great work environment and professionalism of the staff.
The salon itself is big and bright and beautiful. It is a tad more expensive than I’m used to paying, but they do such a great job, you’ll leave there looking great and feeling pampered.

I’ve had my nails done here by three different people and all were fantastic. Great jobs and very friendly.
I use Diana for my hair cuts and she is great! What a memory on her, too
They offer coffee and wine also. Very relaxing.

I can only review currently about Aacardi’s hair services, but this is a great place to go for a fabulous cut and to find a stylist that you can grow with. Five years ago, I decided to make an appointment, and the receptionist assigned me to master stylist Michelle Fritz. Since then, I have never looked back. Michelle is fantastic! She is talented, always willing to try something new, and is great for people like me who never know how they want their hair cut. She is excellent with color and creating modern yet manageable styles. When I wanted to go brunette, she convinced me that red was a better choice for my skin tone and she was completely right. I’ve moved to 3 different states since I first started going to Michelle and I still make plans to return to her when I’m home. She’s just that good!
Aacardi is a very nice salon but not stuffy. The employees make you feel welcome and i can tell that they tend to retain their stylists and clients for a long time. I definitely recommend it for any full service salon. Yes, it’s a bit pricy, but you will not go away disappointed.