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| - Before I start my review, this is a SCHOOL. These are students who are learning a craft and by going there, you should understand the services may not be perfect. It blows my mind how many bad reviews there are for students who are trying to learn a trade and need practice to learn that trade. They are not experts (yet) and will make mistakes, take longer to do the services, and have to check their work with the Cosmo Prof on the floor before you can leave to get clock hours for the service.
I've been to the Aveda school on several occasions and have enjoyed my experiences. I normally go to a full service Aveda salon but sometimes it's $$$$ to pay Aveda prices. That is why I love the school, I get a discounted rate on services ($15 for a cut and style vs $55) but still get the same great Aveda based techniques and products. I save the heavy lifting for my Aveda stylist but often come to the school for blowouts and other minor services.
Here are some tips when booking services with the Aveda School:
-Bring cash, you can pay for the services via debit/credit card but tips can NOT be added and must be paid in cash
-Services run long, especially if there are lot of students on the floor and limited instructors to check work. A service that usually takes an hr will take at least and extra 15-20 min
-Book online! Request your service online through their website and never have to talk to a person/wait on hold.
-The students are learning how to introduce/up-sell products to potential clients and they need to practice that as well. It's ok to skip the product basket at the end, but be aware they need practice there, too.
-Tell the student how you do your own hair (ie: my hair takes heat really well, I have a sensitive scalp, I don't like a lot of product) again they are LEARNING and any info you can give them helps them with better client interaction
-If you are requesting a more complicated service, request a master student
-Listen when the instructors come to evaluate the student's work, I have gotten some great styling tips for myself just by listening to the Instructor's technique suggestions
-Be patient and understanding
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