Aveda Institute Atlanta

Hi, I have been to the new salon two times since they moved for cut and color. The first time I was charged a higher price for a student in the higher category and got a bad haircut! I was not informed beforehand in my confirmation phone call that their prices had gone up. I also got ice cold water to rinse my color out with no warning till I got to the sink. I complained about this when paying and the nice cashier was willing to make amends and charge me the old price. The second time I got a student with less experience, paid less and got a much better haircut. This is a school! We should NOT be charged different prices for different students! I am always happy with the color I get and have no complaints about that. I just don't like the price increases.

Meg Smartt was my stylist and she did an excellent job. love the cut and products and she was very efficient with the process. Love the massage at the end too.

First off, Citysearch needs to update the address. (As of Dec. '11, it's on Peachtree NOT Piedmont.) My few previous experiences with bargain--priced hair salons were fairly awful, so I was reluctant to make this appointment to be styled by a student. VERY GOOD results! And unlike some other reviewers, I didn't find the cut any more time-consuming than at typical salons. Some tips to make the most of this surprising bargain:1) Ask for a GRADUATING student for a few dollars extra, and you won't feel like a guinea pig. I paid only $21 for my cut and the differences between this and any other Aveda salon experience were minor: an instructor came over a couple of times to consult with my stylist; I was asked to fill out a satisfaction check-list at the end; and the atmosphere of the room was busy and noisy rather than laid-back and spa-like. 2) Go in knowing what you want and be clear. I specified long layers with a side-swept fringe, and that's exactly what I got. I'd give you my stylist's name, but since she's about to graduate from the program, it's not relevant to this review. Suffice it to say, she has talent and has been well trained. When it came time to cut my fringe/bangs she did the blow-dry first, since hair gets shorter when it dries and she knew I was concerned about the length. This is a smart step that many experienced stylists skip.In summary, I'm delighted. I won't call this the best haircut I've ever had, because the best are typically the result of a detailed consultation, a daring mood, and some creative freedom on the part of the stylist. That isn't what I asked for this time. What I hoped for - and received - was a very good technical cut for the price of a hack job. I'll be going back for color and might even splurge on highlights, having seen some respectable color work emerging from the surrounding chairs.

Great job with my color and cut! It was hard to believe the person is a student!!

I went to Aveda to get a haircut the first time about 6 weeks agoand I was pleasantly surprised. Even though it took longer than normal to get a haircut - because students are doing it - the result was great. I went to a level-1 student and she did an amazing job!!! She cut my hair exactly the way I wanted it! I ended up going back and asking for the same student a couple of days ago..and she did an amazing job again! I will be back every 5-6 weeks from now on....