Want the black clothed, hipster haircut scene without the black clothed hipster cost? The Aveda Institute offers premium haircuts for $18 and colour and highlights for around $30! The only thing is...students are cutting your hair. Sure, you have to sign a waiver when you arrive, but don't worry, I've been there several times both for colour and cut and have yet (fingers crossed) to have anything but a perfect hair experience.
Do keep in mind, it's a great place only if you have the time, the students take a bit longer, but they do concentrate awful hard so that means less mindless chit-chat (if you're like me and hate that sort of thing). Plus the music is always good every time I've been there (last time, Queen's Greatest Hits). Oh, and if they ask if you want something to drink, I recommend chamomile tea. That + a head massage + Bohemian Rhapsody = pure bliss.