People are hesitant to go to hair schools. Both my experiences here have been great, better than most the the other salons I have been to since moving to the Carolinas From Florida. They really include you in the process of what they will be doing g to your hair. Thanh is my girl and I will follow her once she graduates to whatever salon she goes to. She knows her stuff and is one of the most asked after students. Don't be scared to try out the Aveda institute. I've been super happy with my experiences here and the time they take to get your hair just right.