Gadabout SalonSpas

This is the second time I’ve come to Gadabout and I can’t imagine going anywhere else now! First for a facial over a year ago and today for a haircut. I was lucky enough to get in same day!
The people at the front desk are welcoming and polite and offered me a beverage as soon as I checked in and while I sat waiting.
The haircut experience was terrific, complete with wash and style. Olivia did an AMAZING job. She really listened to what I wanted and made sure we were on the same page every step of the way. She was easy to talk to and her attention to detail with my hair was remarkable. I will definitely be back to see her!

Wedding hair don’t care. I started going here 6 months before my engagement on a recommendation from a friend. I loved Wagner, fun and got my hair style. I tried to book for my wedding but she wasn’t available and recommended Christina– ok. I tried a cut and up do. Didn’t love it. Last minute, I get a call saying Christina WONT be available the day of my wedding because she’s at a conference. The salon left me a message and recommended Miguel. He was good, but didn’t let me speak my mind with what I wanted on my wedding day. My front bang area turned out flat but the back of the hairstyle was cute enough. Overall a major debacle and cost me money to keep trying up dos.
On the bright side, they were accommodating of scheduling my entire bridal party (6 girls) on the morning of my wedding and the girls had fun. I think they could have extended me a larger discount for all the effort, overall not impressed.

I haven’t been feeling the prettiest these past few days, due to me being sick with a chest cold. However, when I look in the mirror, my hair still looks AMAZING! You know how? By having the best hair stylist in the world!
His name is Miguel and I fell into his arms 3 years ago! I had just moved from the East side of Tucson to the Northwest side and I was in dire need of some highlights. I was going out of town and needed to get my hair touched up ASAP, before I left. I called Gadabout on Oracle and they said that there surprisingly was an opening with a guy name Miguel. I thought to myself «A guy? Miguel?». I have always had a woman as my hair stylist, but whatever, it needed to be done. So I went!
THANK GOD I DID!
From day 1, he’s been kind, professional, funny, caring, realistic (I just want to be Jennifer Aniston sometimes…), a great listener, confident and an all around great person. I got good vibes from the moment I sat in his chair and he accepted me, as the goofy person I am. I can be an emotional roller coaster at times, and lets face it, we all start to vent as soon as we sit down!
It took me a while for the thought to pop into my head «I wonder how many stories, bad and good, Miguel has heard today?» So many people talk about their PERSONAL lives to him, and not once has he ever made me feel, like my time there, wasn’t all about me. Ever notice that?
Your hair is his canvas! Sometimes, I have an idea of what I want, and other times, I just let him do whats in style or what he thinks will look good on me! He hits the nail on the head every time. He’s just so talented! I will post some pictures (if I can figure it out). I would refer Miguel to anyone. I also attended a wedding where he did the bride/​bridesmaids hair and they all looked stunning!
He now works at the River location and it was a no-​brainer to follow him! This review is nothing but the truth! He truly is amazing. Thanks for reading!
–Rachel
P. S. The girls at the front desk ALWAYS compliment my hair when I’m leaving! Makes me want to run to my car like I’m in Baywatch! :-)

Wonderful hospitality the moment you walk in. The girls at the front desk, checks you in immediately and offers you a glass of cold water or tea. The chairs are comfortable to wait around till your appointment time. I got my Ombré done by Olivia, an ombré specialist at this location. She did such an amazing job. For what you’re getting, it’s worth the price you’re paying.

Even though I’m only adding one star, I did want to mention that the owner personally called me to apologize for my experiences and told me about their other locations. I will definitely try one of their other spots because she was so apologetic and seemed to care about keeping me as a customer. I really do hope I can provide a good review in the future. It’s just so hard to go back to the same place (to spend a good amount of money) after a bad experience.

I had an appointment today at 9 am with Isabella. I haven’t been to Gadabout in years but I had a gift certificate. Isabella was recommended by a friend of mine, so I made an appt for highlights.
I was greeted warmly and friendly by the receptionist, who offered me something to drink. I then had a seat and waited for Isabella. I was early, and she came over promptly at 9. Big smile and welcoming :)
When I got to the chair, we discussed what I wanted. I informed her that I had gone dark 9 months ago, and have been trying to get back to a blonde bombshell :). She asked me all the right questions, what my goals were for my color, if I had pictures of when I was blonde, and how many times had I been colored dark (something I would have never thought of).
She foiled me, sat me under the dryer and offered me something to drink. As I sat there I thought, «I wonder if she has anyone after me, I could really use a haircut.» I asked her, she did have a client but had plenty of time for my cut. I was bartending a wedding tonight, so this worked out perfect.
Again with the cut, she asked all the right questions. What side do I part, what my goals are (maybe growing it out) and any other specifics I like or dislike in a cut. I told her what I was looking for, and how I love to tease my hair-​big is better. End result, outstanding cut and color!
Thank you Isabella and Gadabout for such a wonderful morning of beauty! See you soon!

I went to this salon for the first time today. I got highlights done by a fantastic stylist named Isabella. She had a great personality and she knew what she was doing.
My hair looks fantastic!
The salon itself was so pretty, so clean, and packed! They must know what they are doing!
Everyone from the receptionist, to the manager, to Isabella herself was super.
I’ve already recommended the salon and Isabella to a friend of mine.

Went to the St. David’s location, for a gel refill and pedi. Nice girl but horrible gel refill. I have recently moved to Tucson and was looking for a good place to continue my gel refills an d pedi. Was willing to pay the outrageous amount, won’t go back again. Girl was horrible putting polish on, trimming the cuticles. Pedi was no better. I will find a place with the Asian girls and cheaper prices.

My mom took me here for my birthday. I got a mani-​pedi and she got a massage. This was our first time being here and we were both very pleased with our services. We were seen right on time and the ambience upstairs is really relaxing, especially the Spa section! I definitely recommend paying them a visit, I will most likely be returning to this salon.

Christina is the BEST! She listens to what I want and helps guide me based on what is actually achievable without completely ruining my hair. For our second appointment, she went in a direction that delivered amazing results. We bleached the lower 2/​3rds of my hair and then toned it to a beautiful caramel color that looks AMAZING. Not only is she good at coloring, she’s also a great person to chat with! Very kind, funny and savvy.
Overall experience is pleasant. It’s a busy salon so it’s not quiet, it’s always bustling with stylists and clients chatting. There’s water and coffee and plenty of magazines to keep you busy while waiting for your stylist. Though, I’ve never had to wait more than 5 mins.
The Hair Washing Station is EVERYTHING! The lights are dimmed and there is a wall blocking most of the noise from the salon floor. There is also a TV showing waves washing over sandy beaches, very relaxing. I just melt in that chair. Christina’s assistant is amazing at what she does, taking the time to massage all the way around your head, temples, base of the neck, forehead (I’m getting tingles just thinking about it). If I could afford it I would be going there for regular hair washing (srsly, it’s that good).
First appointment: Two colors (ombré), cut, wash, blow out after tax and tip was $ 115.
Second appointment: Bleach, tone, wash and blow out, and two Sebastian products after tax and tip was $ 106.
I made another appointment 6 weeks out. Can’t wait to continue my hair adventure with Christina!

I was able to squeeze into a last minute appointment thanks to the attentive employee who noticed a small hole in a schedule and called me back to schedule me. Renee at the River/​Campbell location did a great job with my hair, having another stylist help blow dry my hair in order to move the appointment along a little faster. She did exactly what I asked for and was personable and gave some suggestions for a future hair style change. Gadabout always has great client service and I enjoy the atmosphere they create.

Got my facial done here, and skin specialist recommend me their product. It’s a gel hydrated cream, cleanser and their make up remover pads. I bought them all. I have try to used them for couple weeks and I have this burn on my face and itchy all over my hands, its probably Alergic reaction. But I won’t used their product anymore:(I’m very disappointed. I would love to get my refund back and return their product for sure.

Always love this please, full service, professional, friendly and clean, they are only finish their school, they actually have to get training from this place to able to work here, highly recommend

This is by far the best place i have found to get my haircut. I go to Maria and she always does a great job. It may be pricey, but it’s worth it.

Christina Mendoza did an AWESOME job of cutting my fine, thin hair. She was kind enough to take extra time with me to really listen to my concerns. I will recommend her and Gadabout unconditionally!

Although I love this location… The review is for Kelly, my all time fav stylist. I’ve been to several salons over the years and tried out many hair stylists… But no one gets me quite like Kelly!!! She is the absolute best at getting my hair to that perfect blonde and I completely trust her with my cuts as well. Best decision I’ve ever made by going to see Kelly… You won’t go anywhere else ever again!

I went in for a haircut after work and the stylist barely paid any attention to me– she was too busy making evening plans with her co-​stylist. She was rough with my hair and didn’t style my hair the way I asked. I had been there before and thought it was pretty good but this experience made me never want to go back. It was too expensive to be disappointed with the cut and personally, I don’t have the luxury of going back to get a do-​over.

Looking for an amazing colorist? Go see Kelley at River/​Campbell! She is amazing!

Nay. For the prices they charge, they run the place like a factory. Your hairstylist is handling 3 clients at one time. They tend to run behind all the time, it shouldn’t take hours to get your hair done. They also tend to stick you over a sink when they are running behind and say they’re giving you a complimentary hair treatment. I don’t want a complimentary hair treatment, I want a stylist who is doing MY hair, not juggling a bunch of clients at once.

This is my top choice for massages here in Tucson! The minute I walk in, I’m greeted by friendly staff who always seem happy to be at work and super pleasant. The spa water is an absolute treat and, since I’m always there for a massage, they work quickly to take me back to get changed and then sit and rest and relax in the back spa area. The music they pipe in is pleasant and does an amazing job of unwinding me and getting me in the right frame of mind for my massage.
I see Noël every 6 – 8 weeks (depending on funds!) for the full massage and she is amazing. I always go for the signature, but Noël borders on deep tissue. However, she’s always quick to listen if I tell her she’s hit a rough spot or it’s painful for some reason. Noël seems to truly enjoy her job and making people feel comfortable and relaxed. She never rushes you which you’ll appreciate when you try to stand up after 50 minutes on the table! She’s always quick to bring me a glass of water when we’ve finished the session and eager to answer any questions I have.
I highly recommend Gadabout for your massage needs (in particular, Noël! :))

I’ve been going to Gadabout for almost ten years and have never had a complaint.
Top of the line services, products and service every time.
I’ve only gotten salon services once (all over hair color to correct that box of drugstore stuff that seemed like a good idea at the time) and it was fantastic.
The spa services, however, I’ve had regularly.
You are greeted the minute you walk in, and your wait is never long– coffee and spa water (water flavored with fresh fruit or cucumbers– yum!) are available as well.
For waxing, you get your own private room with a relaxing ambience and soothing music (y’all know this is WAY better than going to some sketchy back room of a nail salon).
Massages are amazing– Noël is really talented and just great at listening to you and responding to your body feedback.
The spa also carries the Skin Authority skincare line: glycolic acid-​based products that really work.
Be prepared to pay for the top of the line services, but you won’t regret it or be disappointed.

I have lived in Tucson for over 5 years and have struggled to find a local place that could give me a decent haircut. However this past weekend I visited the Gadabout on River and Yvette did an awesome job! It had been a while since my last not-​so-​great cut, my hair is fine to begin with, and so so dry here in the desert. After my visit, it’s healthy and looks much thicker… best part is it looks just as good when I style it at home! And it even takes less time… a double win!
I will definitely be back, and will refer any friends and visitors to Yvette!

I got my hair done a few days ago at GADABOUT and what a disaster…
I asked for my hair to be brightened up slighty as my current highlights looked a little dull and I explained i wanted a full head of fine highlights (now to me that means i still want to see my natural colour with a full head of scattered highlights which is what I have always gotten for the past 10 years)
Well what I ended up with is what looks like a FULL HAIR COLOUR not highlights at all, that looks bleach blonde like a barbie doll… BUT I have roots showing at the top and the odd brown patch at the back of my head… I cant even tie my hair up as it looks patchy :/​i have to say this is the WORST colour I have ever HAD… my hair is even broken and feels like hay it is most certainly damaged from this experience!
The hairdresser told me that is what she understood full highlights are… ummm so i questioned myself and perhaps the way I asked for my hair to be done I thought i was specfic but im human so is she maybe there was a breakdown in communication but when i googled the deination of full head highlights this is what it says
Full highlights — scattered lights throughout the whole scalp area. Most hairdressers would take 1hr 15min to 1hr 30min for this type of application.
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(same as what i WANTED) and after speaking to friends who also have full head highights they agree my hair looks like it has straight up been all over bleached not a good look for me!!!
so lets just say I will NEVER be returning to this salon and I wont be advising any of my friends to either…