I love Aveda products. Loooove them. But I was still a bit torn on trusting newbies with my hair, even at a discounted rate.
I timed it right in that the students were close to graduation when I got my hair cut. They adjust the rates slightly upwards because of this, but still a smokin' good deal for a professional hair cut surrounded by the smells of Aveda calmness. And if you're not as lucky as me, and end up with someone brand spanking new with trembling scissors coming at your hair....have no fear! They work under the watchful eye of their instructor, who will come over and survey their work before having you walk out with a butchered bowl cut. ;-)