Professional service by a senior student Chelsea. Loved the Aveda products too. I paid only US$10 for a haircut owing to a promotion. Also, if you have an appointment in the morning, you enjoy an early bird special. Do try!
I have really bad social anxiety and haven't been to a salon in 5 years, my hair was super long and super damaged. I really appreciate that the student I had took time to make me feel comfortable and to assure me that she would take care of me. I also really like the fact that she didn't try to talk my ear off. My hair was so long I actually had to stand while she cut my hair, which didn't bother me. She took about 5 inches off and honestly you can't even tell my hair is shorter. The only difference in my hair that I see is that it's all one length and healthy again!
The Aveda Institute offers exceptional customer service and work. Prices are affordable and every student I had services helps me meet my beauty needs. The Instructors/Supervisors are welcoming and personable. When I call for appointments, staff are helpful, caring, and listen to my questions/requests. If you have not booked your appointment, you need to. You will save money or you can treat yourself for a couple extra services. My Mani/Pedi appointments will always be scheduled at The Aveda Institute vs any other salon. They are Fantastic Fabulous!!
the girl who dyed my hair took 3 hours to just do a simple highlight on my short hair! I asked for a very subtle streaks of highlights that matches my natural black hair. But she kept the bleach for so long it turned out to be orange instead of being at all close to my hair color! But at least she took the time to fix it so giving 2 stars for that. Then i also wanted a haircut but apparently the girl only knows how to color hair. Gave me the most god awful haircut that's not evened out at the bottom! I showed her a picture just so she knew what exactly I wanted. She didn't even look at the picture for a second. As you can tell she cut my hair nothing like the picture, no layers what so ever when I specifically asked for layers! And of course she could not cut it to the length i asked for, now it's so short i want to cry. NEVER. AGAIN.
This place is hit or miss - understandably - because it's a SCHOOL! Don't come here expecting a perfect experience. I've had them set me up with beginners when I asked for an experienced student. I've had students cut holes in my hair, give me bangs on accident, etc, you name it. The reason to come here is because it's cheap. You can pay a few bucks more for one of their senior students, and usually get a pretty good "salon grade" haircut. They do have experienced teachers on hand watching over the students. If you're not happy, let them know and get a free visit back or something like that. I've had some great haircuts here also. And the coloring is so cheap, it's wonderful! If the color wasn't what I wanted, I come back within 7 days and get it fixed for free.
I went to Aveda with my girlfriend to get her hair colored. The lady who was appointed to take care of her was someone who took interest in her work and definitely looked like someone who wanted to make her clients feel comfortable telling her what exactly to do. The place has a good vibe with soothing music and a cool environment. I was allowed to sit and watch her get her hair colored. The lady even talked to both of us to make sure that I didn't get bored waiting. It was a great experience!
I loved my time at Aveda! When I took my state board test I was completely confident.
Got a facial and it was amazing. These girls really know what they are doing, especially being students and still in the learning process. Professional, knowledgeable and ready to take great care of their clients.
A big shout out to Marissa who cut my hair today into a really cut short cut! I walked into the Aveda on Neil Avenue with shoulder length damaged hair and walked out with a chic classic cut that looked exactly like the photo that I gave her of the style that I wanted! I love my new look! I will definitely be back!
I went to the Aveda on campus, b/c I didn't know that the juniors and seniors were at the secondary location I made an appt, only because the phone operator said there was a senior that could cut my hair so I arrive & the staff informs me that only freshman and sophomores where there performing services, having just had a terrible haircut- reluctantly, I stayed.
The student was amazing! I loved the cut she gave me and then the teacher came over to "remove bulk" I know have chunks missing from only one side of my head, bc she only did one side.
I just found a pc that went from about 9" to 3" and its noticeable.
go ahead and go, just don't ever let them say "we are going to remove bulk" SPRINT OUT!
I graduated from the Institute over two years ago from both Esthiology and Manicuring. I worked very hard to learn all I could from qualified and professional instructors who really care about teaching each student how to make a living in the industry and to do so by the standards of the state. There are always students at every learning institution who are less committed than others, which I was very familiar with after my undergraduate experience, so please don't let that deter your experience for receiving a service or learning a new career skill. I was also employed within three months of graduation and have remained close with my instructors since. Ultimately, I cannot image having had a better experience.