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| - I was in need of a quick trim (I don't think I can ever make neo-mullet a hot look, ever). I just found out about Regency (another hair/beauty school), so instead of revisiting Aveda Institute (aka "the other place" from now on), why not be a guinea pig for someone else!
Location is convenient. It's right across from the movie theater at Ayrsley (right off I-485 & Tryon). Appointment slots were plentiful. I was able to get in on Saturday at 10am (a very hard-to-get spot at the other place) with a day or so notice.
The salon itself is nice, bright, clean. Not big at all. I didn't have to wait to be seated (unlike the other place, which can take up to forever!). My student was Cliff. He gave the best shampoo, I swear, I would have him wash my hair everyday if I can. Instructors are around, more so than the other place, but I still don't think is enough. Final tap: $9!
Now the not so good news. As much as I think Cliff was fine, he did mess it up a little. The back was a little uneven and blunt (not blending well with the rest of my hair). I called, and luckily I had no problem going back 2 days later and getting it fixed, this time with the instructor standing next to him practically the whole time (I kinda insisted, considering I am running out of hair to be messed with). Final result is fine... esp for $9.
FINAL THOUGHTS: Cheap good place to go if you have an easy trim/nothing too technical. Don't be afraid to speak up, or ask for instructor, or go back if needed to get fixed. From my observation, this is an ethnic hair friendly place (many students are blacks, and I know they have different hair styling technics). Join the reward club and get $5 toward next services (give them my name as referral and I get $5 too:)). They also have nails services (I heard). I will be back.
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