Programs Offered
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics / Massage Therapy
Recent Reviews
This place used to be good. I used to get several types of services done here. Now it’s straight garbage. Let me tell you why. It takes months to get into an appointment and most of the time, they will cancel on you last minute. I waited at least a month to get into my last appt. They cancelled the day of, giving me a one hour notice. Stating the student had called off for the day and no other stylist was available. Fine, things happen I get that. I called 2 days later to reschedule, and guess what another 2 months to get in. When I questioned it, I was told in the most rude tone and with the most ugly attitude, there was nothing sooner. I understand you are at school in training, but you might want to educate your front desk in how to politely do their job. I will never be back after being a client for many years.
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I went here for a woman’s haircut. I have thick hair medium length and originally had no bangs/bare forehead going in. I knew I wanted to try side bangs/curtain bangs. Zoe gave me a trim with light layers and helped me achieve the look i wanted for myself. Normally I have to adjust to liking my haircut after I get one no matter how needed it was, but after working with Zoe and the supervisor’s who assisted the process I loved my hair immediately! I appreciated how much planning Zoe did before we got started too and informed me of how we would proceed after I described/showed the style I wanted. The team at Aveda beauty school showed me how to style my bangs and provided me with resources for more strategies to learn. I highly recommend getting your haircut here. Also, the front desk was really friendly I felt very comfortable and welcomed upon arrival. They will also validate you for free parking for i think up to 2 hours, I was parked a little longer and was only charged $7 on my way out of the garage (Instead of full $19+) just ask the front desk at aveda about it. Thanks again!
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I waited to write this review because the stylist is a student and I do understand they’re in training. But I still can’t get my hair back to its normal texture and shine. It’s basically been messed up since it was done at Aveda. All I can say is these are the WORST “highlights” and “layers” I’ve ever gotten. I guess it should have been a red flag when the Aveda stylist was bleaching my hair and another stylist came up and told her she can’t let the bleach partially dry, because it’ll stop developing- and my stylist totally ignored her and said it was fine. Another red flag was when the stylist was drying my hair and looked at me and said “I can’t tell if your hairs wet or dry. Is it dry?”. I’m sorry, but what stylist doesn’t know if hair is dry?
Then when the teacher came to check my hair, (after she was done running around burning Sage) she told the student it looked great.
Luckily for upwards of $300 my regular stylist + another stylist from her salon were able to do MAJOR repairs on my hair that week. It took 2 people 5 hours to even attempt to fix her mistake. They added lowlight, highlights and shadow roots to fix what the Aveda student did. Not to mention they cut off about 5 inches to get rid of my choppy layers.
First photo is the cut from Aveda. Following photos are the color from Aveda.
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Editor's Description
Google reviews for those who received student services at Douglas J Aveda Institute average 4.5 stars, and many share a common theme: Clients are sad their student stylists are graduating and moving on. Marci Messina even refers to her stylist, Alejandra, as a "hairgician," saying, "She graduates soon, so make an appointment NOW!" Is there a higher compliment for a cosmetologist-in-training?
The school's Chicago branch focuses on career preparedness in cosmetology and esthiology, beginning with introductory classes and ending with immersion in salon life and exam preparation. They don't make you wait until the last moment to work with clients-you practice on guests throughout much of your program.
The school was one of the first to recognize technology is becoming increasingly important in the beauty field. So, they give every student an iPad to do coursework on. They also provide ring lights and backdrops to make portfolios pop and help learners navigate social media self-branding.