About Atelier

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Atelier first opened its doors in 1997 as an Aveda concept salon in Los Altos.

Five years later, the Aveda corporation chose Atelier founder Karie Bennett to open the flagship Bay Area Aveda lifestyle salonspa at Santana Row in San Jose. Since then, Atelier lifestyle salonspa has been widely recognized as one of the fastest-growing, top-rated salonspas in both the Bay Area community and the nation.

In June of 2007, Atelier Studio was opened, being the second Aveda lifestyle salon at Santana Row.

Atelier has received the distinction of being one of the Top 200 fastest-growing salons in North America by Salon Today magazine for 8 years.

At Atelier, we feel passionate about our industry and our craft. We believe that learning never ends, and that teamwork is more fun than working alone. We offer our guests a team environment, where they have the ultimate freedom of choice. We encourage our guests to move about the salon…try a new artist each time, or mix and match services: one artist for cut, another for color. We’re always happy to see you, whichever chair you’re sitting in.

Our extended business hours are designed to accomodate the guests schedule, for the ultimate in customer service.

Atelier’s team of talented artists and guest service coordinators have been awarded both technical and customer service recognition for its comprehensive education and training programs as well as their styling/coloring talents. Atelier artist work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, InStyle, Gentry, Scene, and South Bay Accent Magazines, as well as many Bay Area fashion show events.