Gary Manuel Aveda Institute
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 302-1044
01/03/2008 Posted by gingermay
I just moved to Seattle and had no idea where to get my hair done, so I looked on City search and was happy to find myself another Aveda school. I am a former stylist and went to an Aveda school myself, so I always like to give other students a chance. I called ahead and they booked me with the "cheapest" cut because the student was in the first phase of hair cutting. I ended up with Megan and could not have been more thrilled. She was extremely professional, completely thorough, and attentive throughout. Her "stress relieving scalp massage" was amazing, and you can tell that she is totally focused and happy to be doing it. This was important to me, because I know that when they stylist isn't into it, the massage is terrible. She also educated me about Aveda products without trying to sell me things I didn’t need. Megan turned my one-length hair that desperatly needed a kick, into beautiful layered hair, and I have never seen my hair look so good and have so much volume. I can't even do it like that and I was trained how! The entire process took only two hours for the massage, shampoo and cut, and only cost $14. Enough left over for a great tip and still a bargain! I think you pay more than that at Great Clips and it doesn't even begin to compare. I have another appointment with Megan in two weeks, and I intend to stick with her until she graduates in July. I think her cuts will be a little more now. Their prices go up a little as they get more experience, but it's never more than $20. In fact, now that she is doing color, and she showed me her portfolio, I will be in for some highlights soon! Bonus- Since the salon can't take kids, she recommended a great kids' salon she knows of on Mercer Island. I am recommending her to everyone I meet who wants an amazing service at an un-beatable price.
Pros: professional, clean, up-beat, trendy
Cons: The school can't take children
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