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Aveda Institute
Categories: Hair Salons, Cosmetology Schools [Edit]
Neighborhood: Dilworth1520 South Blvd
# 150
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 333-9940
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
4 reviews for Aveda Institute
My absolute favorite service at the Aveda Institute is eyebrow wax. They do a great professional job, for anyone scared of getting waxed, they want your eyebrows to look natural not pencil thin. So, trust them and let them work their magic. I have been going since they opened, it is a great bargain. I like getting my hair colored better than cut. I find that beginning stylist don't texturize as much as I like, but color they can manage just fine.
The Aveda Institute offers their services at a cheaper price in some cities and since I was able to get a better deal here in Charlotte than in NYC so I went ahead to schedule a facial here.
The Institute is located in a nice building and wasn't as crowded as what I've experienced in NYC. I guess that's the beauty of a smaller town / the suburbs.
Same routine: Before you start your facial, the esthetician will ask you to choose the an oil of the 3 that you prefer... I always go for the tangerine scent. Frankly I'm not a huge fan of scented oils but that tangerine scent takes my breath away (at time I do the eucalyptus too).
Then the facial begins. Overall a decent facial with Aveda products. Thing is as these are students (about to graduate from the Institute) and this place offers them real-life experience prior to starting their official career. Some things to note here:
1) They offer a good basic facial, however if you are looking for extraction, these students may not be experts in this and may not necessarily do a clean thorough job for you. Once, a student mistook my tiny mole to be a clogged pore and proceeded to "extract" that, leaving me slightly scarred. Ouch.
2) Since the students are not necessarily professionals, at times they will bring in their instructor for a second opinion. So it becomes a tedious process if you are one who just likes to relax and put yourself in the trust of your esthetician instead of engaging in interactive conversations
3) You ALWAYS have to fill up a form prior to the start of your appointment. Erm, store the info in a database so it can be pulled up automatically in future perhaps? OK maybe the cost of maintaining the d-base may not justify this but I'm sure there has to be some sort of ROI and profit for Aveda despite the low prices.
Nevertheless, most students aim to please and they try to give you an overall pleasant experience. I think they may be judged too. They try very hard. However, I've since left for greener pastures.
Love, love, love this place. I've been getting my hair cut at this Aveda school since they first opened many years ago. I go about every 6- 8 weeks and only once have I been disappointed with the cut. And that time, I explained to the student what I didn't like, she called the instructor over, and together they fixed it. Otherwise, for $15 (plus tip) you CANNOT beat that deal. They start the haircut with a head massage (yummy!), then wash your hair, cut it, and then blow it out. The whole process can take about an hour, so be prepared, but it's one of the most relaxing hours I have all week. They are opened Mon-Sat, but Saturday appointments are hard to get in advance. BUT -- they seem to have cancellations on Sat and I have called at 9 am and been able to get an appointment that day. For those that work in Uptown, you can catch light rail down to their stop, jump out, get your haircut, and ride back into town. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love the Aveda Institute. I went for my first time a few months ago and fell in love. I got a cut and all over foils for $65 including a tip. I wasn't just getting a trim, I got a completely new style and it was truly the best haircut I have ever gotten. I don't think I would ever go anywhere else. Even though they are students, they are all young and know what is in style and aren't afraid to take a risk.The instructors are walking around throughout the entire process so there really is no fear when it comes to getting a horrible haircut. An instructor also comes over after the final cut and checks out your hair and asks you a few questions about it. They also use a variety of products on your hair and tell you what they are before using them. The products are also amazing so I would definitely suggest purchasing those. An added bonus is the free parking garage across from the salon, that saves time and money. It is a great bargain and I would suggest it to anyone. I would, however, suggest you bring in a photo of the haircut you are looking into because they are students and they haven't had enough experience to suggest a completely new look for you. To make their job easier, do a little research.
