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Alankara Aveda Lifestyle Salon
Alankara Aveda Lifestyle Salon

Alankara Aveda Lifestyle Salon

Hair salon · 2 locations

Alankara has been establishing the Aveda brand in the desert since 1984, when founder Manomi de Silva set up the local salons. Today the business runs two locations: Alankara Aveda Old Town in La Quinta and the Palm Desert Experience Center & Salon, which is locally owned and operated.

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Alankara has been establishing the Aveda brand in the desert since 1984, when founder Manomi de Silva set up the local salons. Today the business runs two locations: Alankara Aveda Old Town in La Quinta and the Palm Desert Experience Center & Salon, which is locally owned and operated.

The salon describes itself as the desert's premier salon and day spa and as award-winning; those are its own descriptions. Its stated mission is to nourish the body in order to nourish the soul and to let inner beauty show outwardly.

Each visit includes complimentary sensory rituals and product recommendations. Hair services cover haircuts, color, highlights, perms, up-dos, smoothing treatments and extensions, while skin services include facials, peels, dermaplaning and high frequency add-ons. Nails, makeup, specialty waxing and wedding party services are also offered, with wedding quotes given after a consultation. A complimentary consultation or appointment is available by calling the salon.

Booking requires a valid credit or debit card kept on file. Cancellations or changes need at least 48 hours' notice given by phone, and no-shows are charged the full service total. Color corrections, extensions, bridal services and smoothing treatments may require a non-refundable deposit. Gratuities are paid directly to the provider.

Built around the idea that caring for the body supports the whole person, using plant-based Aveda products and Aveda spa services alongside hair, skin and nail work.

The Palm Desert space is described by the salon as blending the polish of a large retail store with the feel of a small local business.

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Services

Final prices may vary.

Cuts, color, highlights, perms, conditioning and scalp treatments, smoothing and straightening services, up-dos and extensions, with color correction and extensions quoted after consultation.

  • Core Conditioning $45
  • Additional Foil Color $48
  • Scalp Treatment $58
  • Botanical Treatment $62
  • End Balancing $65
  • Shampoo & Style $66+
  • Clippercut $68+
  • Color Retouch $96
  • Scalp Treatment with Steam $100
  • Botanical Repair In-Color Treatment $102
  • Haircut & Style $115+
  • Shine Gloss $120
  • Up-Do $147+
  • Partial Highlight $200+
  • Full Highlight $228+
  • Perm $240+
  • Brazilian Blowout $350+
  • Brazilian Blowout (typo listed as Blowouut) $375+
  • Keratin Straightening $375+
  • Keratin Perm $400+
  • Color Correction Price at booking
  • Extensions Price at booking
  • Brazilian Blowouut $375+

Full makeup application, airbrush makeup and lash tinting.

  • Lash Tint $43
  • Full Makeup Application $110+
  • Airbrush Makeup $120+

Manicures and pedicures in the invigorating style or with Shellac.

  • Invigorating Manicure $40
  • Shellac Manicure $52
  • Invigorating Pedicure $62
  • Shellac Pedicure $85

Facials, a plant peel, dermaplaning and add-on treatments such as high frequency and dual exfoliation.

  • High Frequency Add-On $20
  • Plant Peel $35
  • Dual Exfoliation Add-On $48
  • Dermaplaning Add-On $60
  • Dermaplaning $120
  • Back Facial $178+

Waxing for face, body and brows, including mapping, chest, leg and specialty ear candling.

  • Lip $20
  • Chin & Cheek $25
  • Neck $25
  • Brow Tint $30
  • Eyebrow $30
  • Nose $30
  • Underarm $30
  • Arm Half $40+
  • Arm Full $50+
  • Eyebrow with Mapping $50
  • Chest $60+
  • Leg Half $60+
  • Back $70
  • Bikini $70
  • Face $70
  • Leg Full $80
  • Ear Candling $98

Photos

  • Aveda storefront with signage, daytime
  • Aveda storefront with glass entrance

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Highlights
  • Aveda-only product line; Aveda hair color is described by the salon as 96% naturally derived
  • Keratin straightening, Brazilian Blowout and keratin perm smoothing services
  • Specialty waxing, including ear candling
  • Apprenticeship program for stylist assistants
  • Sensory rituals and product recommendations included with each visit
  • Palm Desert participates in Aveda+ Rewards and honors Aveda.com promotions
Good for
  • Hair color and highlights
  • Smoothing and straightening treatments
  • Wedding parties and bridal services
  • Men's cuts and fades
  • Clients who want Aveda products
  • Curbside service in Palm Desert
Treats
  • Color correction
  • Frizz
  • Unwanted hair
  • Skin texture and dullness
  • Hair texture and styling
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Highlights and foil color
  • Perms
  • Keratin straightening
  • Brazilian Blowout
  • Keratin perm
  • Layered and precision cutting
  • Dermaplaning
  • Aveda customized facials
  • Plant peel

Products & treatments

  • Aveda hair color
  • Aveda hair care
  • Aveda skin care
  • Aveda makeup
  • Aveda nail care
  • Aveda retail products

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