I highly recommend this salon. The owner, Linn Cass, is extremely knowledgeable with hair types and textures and will create a cut perfect for your hair. She knows her products and teaches classes... More

I highly recommend this salon. The owner, Linn Cass, is extremely knowledgeable with hair types and textures and will create a cut perfect for your hair. She knows her products and teaches classes throughout the Southwest on both cut and color techniques. The location is great. Lots of parking and the parking lot is lighted at night for greater security. I have been going to Linn for over 10 years - and I would not hesitate to recommend her. Linn also believes in giving back to the community and donates her time providing hair cuts to homeless individuals. Pros: Service, product selection, parking
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It is shocking to read a review that is as negative as the one above. Obviously, the writer is not giving an honest review or the salon would have no clients. Interestingly, the place is usually... More

It is shocking to read a review that is as negative as the one above. Obviously, the writer is not giving an honest review or the salon would have no clients. Interestingly, the place is usually inundated with clients. Does SHE have a personal problem with the owner or what??? I have been a client of Soteria for quite a few years and have never been disappointed with the service, cleanliness. demeanor of the staff or the current location. In fact, it is nice to be able to go to a salon located in a nice shopping center with adequate parking. One is able to take care of many errands all in one stop. Please don't pay attention to the negative writer above. She/he would never be invited to enter through the back door if she/he was not a so- called friend who probably got work done for free anyway. Breaking up is hard to do. Pros: Great attention to clients Cons: None
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We used to go to Soteria. The parking in front is difficult because it shares a shopping center that accomodates among other things, a gym which is directly above, a cheezy sportsbar a few doors... More

We used to go to Soteria. The parking in front is difficult because it shares a shopping center that accomodates among other things, a gym which is directly above, a cheezy sportsbar a few doors down and a supermarket. I was asked to use the back door! There is a table outback , a core for holding cable, and cigarette butt containers and painted plastic chairs. Besides the litter, expect to avoid the pidgeon muck and trash if you are invited to use the rear of this salon. The employee area was trashed with food and towels were loaded on the same table. My neck towel was frayed and worn and the noise from the gym upstairs was distracting. I was distressed at the state of the ladies room. The stool was filthy. I complained about the foul language I heard, not to mention the bizzare behavior of a stylist. I cannot believe the money I had spent for this occasion in Soteria. It is overpriced for the services rendered. Pros: Plenty of product Cons: Difficult parking. Gym upstairs (noise). Slovenly.
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I moved here, and, as you know, the hardest person to replace is a previous hairdresser. This salon is warm, inviting and professional. The entire staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I... More

I moved here, and, as you know, the hardest person to replace is a previous hairdresser. This salon is warm, inviting and professional. The entire staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Soteria to anyone who wants to be pampered and well cared for! Pros: Wonderful service, easy-to-find location, lots of parking!
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What can you say? Your a guy goin a bit grey. Here's a place where if you are uncomfortable with being stared at... you have found an oasis! Finaly! someone who understands! Better service anywhere... More

What can you say? Your a guy goin a bit grey. Here's a place where if you are uncomfortable with being stared at... you have found an oasis! Finaly! someone who understands! Better service anywhere else in town? Doubt it, I've looked. Linn Cass has all the knowledge needed, backed up by the many awards she has ammased to become highly sought after, not only in N.M. but the surrounding states. Professional? YES! to the max! I hope she never figures out who wrote this... she'd be embarassed. Truthfuly... I could not imagine going anywhere else... Give it a try....I'm positive you'd agree. Pros: Thumbs up. Exc parking.
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I've been going to Salon Soteria for 6 years now--since the Salon was on San Mateo. Linn Cass, the owner, is AWESOME and I highly recommend her. I've since moved from Abq and when I go home, I... More

I've been going to Salon Soteria for 6 years now--since the Salon was on San Mateo. Linn Cass, the owner, is AWESOME and I highly recommend her. I've since moved from Abq and when I go home, I always go to Linn. She is an eyebrow expert, my color has never looked better, and I love my cut. I have lived in Dallas, Houston, Philly, Jersey and now find myself in Washington, DC. I go to high-end salons and easily pay 4x the average price for color/cut in Albuquerque--and sometimes walk out disappointed in the work from these high-end, big city salons. In contrast, I have NEVER been disappointed in Linn's work in hair, color, brows, and nails and without hesitation recommend her work. Now, as a military wife, I move from place to place and never know where to go when I go someplace new--and I'm picky! But, with Linn, I'm always pleased with her professionalism, the cleanliness of the salon, and, most importantly, how I look when I walk out of the salon!
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I've been really amazed at the lack of professionalism in this salon: The receptionist talking of the phone at length while customers waited to pay/make an appointment, hair dressers describing the... More

I've been really amazed at the lack of professionalism in this salon: The receptionist talking of the phone at length while customers waited to pay/make an appointment, hair dressers describing the most inappropriate details of their private lives over the heads of customers, general discourteous attitude of what appear to be inexperienced workers. The hair cut was quick and basic -- Similar to something one could get for $10 elsewhere. Just because a business advertises itself as a 'salon' and offers the usual services doesn't mean that you actually get the 'salon' air or the service!
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excellent service, porfessional stylists, I brought in a picture and the stylist gave me good advice, we made a few changes, and my hair turned out perfect. I also liked the convience of the... More

excellent service, porfessional stylists, I brought in a picture and the stylist gave me good advice, we made a few changes, and my hair turned out perfect. I also liked the convience of the location, and the cleanliness of the shop. Pros: great hours Cons: parking can sometimes be difficult
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The Avalon Salon and Boutique is among the finest in Albuquerque. The employees are always friendly, helpful and eager to please! Very reasonable prices - it's worht the extra for the product and... More

The Avalon Salon and Boutique is among the finest in Albuquerque. The employees are always friendly, helpful and eager to please! Very reasonable prices - it's worht the extra for the product and service you get back in return!
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