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Aveda
Category: Beauty and Spas Hair Salons Hair Salons [Edit]
1228 Robson StVancouver, BC V6E 1C3
Neighbourhood: West End
(604) 689-5484
- Hours:
Tue, Sun 11 am - 7 pm
Wed-Fri 10 am - 8 pm
Sat 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Kids:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Aveda
10 reviews in English
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Review from Christine R.
New Westminster, BC
5/13/2009
I really like Aveda products and salons, so I was pretty excited about getting the experience for a bargain price. My student stylist was very cute and eager, and we kept up a pretty good conversation through the almost-two-hour hair cut. (Although I felt reallly old when she asked me what Expo 86 was.)
They do serve you beverages and give aromatherapeutic scalp massages, which is very spa-ey. Since it's a student salon, though, it's also louder and more bustling than a regular salon.
I do feel a bit guilty for "cheating" on my regular hairdresser, but I really like the new 'do. It's fun to see what a different person will do with your hair every once in a while. -
Review from Bernadette H.
8/12/2008
Luckily, going to the Aveda academy for a hair cut isn't like getting a student driver for a cabbie. These guys take extra time to make sure your cut is perfect because they get graded on it, and even with the stinky exchange rate, a haircut is less than half the price I pay for a cut in the US. And yes, they start your haircut with the same head and shoulder massage that they do in the regular aveda salons. aahhhh....
Note: my hair is pretty basic. no color, highlights, perming or any of that fancy stuff. Not sure how this place would fare with those types of treatments. -
Review from Katie F.
5/12/2009
I used to come to this place when I was a student! Also went to their other location in Edmonton as well... good memories of being a poor student and wanting to have salon hair, but not salon prices!
As most ladies know, it's almost impossible to do your own color, and definitely not your own highlights (anyone remember those silly kits with the caps with holes?) The Aveda Academy comes to the rescue... the academy has hair stylists that are learning, but they're not as "green" as some other student places since they have at least 2 years experience.
Prices vary from the level of the student to the advanced educator and are very reasonable - you can get a cut and partial foils for around $100.
They're sometimes a little slow, but they do a decent job. You'll occasionally get the hand massage and makeup touch up as well which is a nice way to finish. The only time I had an issue was color not turning out correctly, but they fixed it at no charge.
Great place to come if you're on a budget - the downside is that you'll rarely get the same person since they'll move on once the training is done. -
Review from Jen L.
Vancouver, BC
8/14/2011
Cutting to the chase: This Robson location is no longer an Institute but rather a regular salon since the Academy/Institute relocated to Gastown.
I was planning on trying an Aveda Institute student cut after a friend had recommended it was pretty good value. She had gone to the location in Gastown, and as I was Yelp-ing for its location & reviews, I read up on this location's reviews of their student cuts, and noticed this location offered a $25 off discount on your first visit. Well why not, I thought. I called to book an appointment and was surprised to hear the prices started at $45 for what I thought was a student salon, but thought perhaps more advanced students worked there vs. the Gastown location. As I approached the salon, I was greeted with Academy signage out front. It bore all your usual Aveda products and signage which was nice, however the salon itself was uninspiring, worn and slightly dated. The staff there, aside from the woman who greeted me and my stylist, (who were great & professional) the others seemed younger, less professional, kind of indifferent looking, bored, leading me to continue to think it was a student salon. It wasn't until I asked my hair dresser how long till she was done her program did she tell me this was not a student salon. Um, awkward.
So while the cut was good, I wouldn't pay the regular $50+tax+tip here. It wasn't bad but there are many other salons with great atmosphere and great cuts in that price range. However, for $25+tax+tip for the first cut, I'd say that's a pretty solid deal for an Aveda salon. -
Review from Ojos V.
Vancouver, BC
7/2/2011
I patronized this salon for nearly two years then it went down hill. Maybe after the academy was taken away from them.
Now I call it the $50-for-nothing salon. Want a four-snip trim in between haircuts while you're growing your hair out? $50. How about a few highlights that you can't even see? $50. How about a stylist who came very close to discrimination when she told me the new "Express Haircut" wasn't for curly hair.
Aveda products are wonderful but there are plenty of other salons around that offer them. Take your hair and your money elsewhere. -
Review from Peter S.
8/16/2009
Hit or miss. Yay or meh.
A bit of a gamble with stylists in training. But hey, we all gotta start out somewhere right?
I think it is worth the risk of a less than perfect hair cut to try out something new. As long as you are not in a hurry or getting married the next week, it's a pretty fun experience. At least you are guaranteed to be pampered with AVEDA products and a scalp massage.
Better than going to a Surgeon in training. Right? -
Review from natalie s.
Vancouver, BC
9/9/2009
Best for purchasing product I feel.
Although service pricing is reasonable and it's a convenient location, I felt too rushed there. It had been a hit or miss for me as well. And more miss than hit. And why I found a new salon, stylist that use Aveda products. -
Review from Victoria R.
BC
12/17/2008
Don't get me wrong, I love my hairdresser. But sometimes I need a break, especially when my ends are breaking off after a summer of sun-and-fun and too much blonde highlights. So, I checked out Aveda Hair Academy because their process is natural and not as bad for you as other colouring places and everything is natural. The scent of the salon hits you right away when you walk in. I love the lavenders and Eucalyptus scents and they always have a nice candle going. They serve you tea elixir's while you consult with an educator or a student to get your hair done. With a student, you can get your hair cut for $35 and coloured for the same. I wouldn't probably dare to do that since my hair is processed, but even then the colour or highlight is only $70. Compare that with a Suki's or Axis for $150 and up and you're laughing all the way to the bank.
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Review from jenny m.
Vancouver, BC
4/5/2009
This was my first time getting a student haircut so I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I've always heard good things about the Aveda salons. I must say i was really surprised how professional a service I got. As the other reviewer mentioned, they seem extra eager to please because they are getting graded. I felt well taken care of by both student and instructor, and I got a really great haircut. Plus who doesn't love a cup of tea, a scalp massage and a dab of lip gloss? This is such a great affordable find!
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Review from Susanne J.
Hope, BC
6/15/2009
Since this place was pegged as popular I suggested it to my guy friend when he needed a cut. He paid $35 for a cut that took an hour and half and ended up looking okay but could've been a bit funkier. I got a "fringe" trim for $10. My hair was a mess from riding a scooter all day and the stylist didn't even brush it. I should've asked but she's the "pro". Next day when I washed and styled my hair my bangs turned out all chunky, with big pieces falling where they shouldn't. I like Aveda, and the extra touches, but I think I need a bit more out of a salon. In most salons you don't even have to pay for a bang trim either, and I just leave a nice big tip. In this case I left only $2 and ended up feeling slightly ripped off for $12.
