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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so glad that I tried this place again. This time, I got Sammy (I LOVE YOU!) and she listened very well to what I wanted, my level of haircare and consulted with her instructor every step of the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay! finally a place to get my haircut for a reasonable price. i dont like spending a lot of money on getting haircuts since i have curly hair and all my haircuts look the same. at $14, i was sold.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place I like to go to when I'm getting a trim. I hate spending $60 on a trim in a regular salon. However, when you go here plan on spending about 2 hours in the salon. It can…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I had such a varied day of experiences here. Long review but I was here 6 hours! You should know first off that I'm a spa junkie and I love trying out new/funky treatments. Really, I'm an addict…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only reason I lowered one star is b/c SOMEtimes the customer service can be a bit.... strained, or one guy once was such a sales-person...yuk. Didn't LISTEN to what I was saying. Fantastic skin care…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to get my make-up done for our engagement photo session, and I was really happy with the results. I was hesitant to go anywhere that charged above $50 (especially since it wasn't my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read any other of my reviews you may have now picked up on the fact that I am lazy and don't like to go very far. So I came to Aveda on a Saturday because I was having people over and didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do not let them cut your hair with a razor unless you want paper thin texture. It takes a seasoned professional to do this technique. I also had an experience where it took the student 3 hours to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always had the worst time with hair cuts. I am not picky at all but I find that, since I have curly hair, people tend to cut more than they're supposed to. The student I had knew exactly what…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wes at Ruby Room cut my hair last, but due to lack of funds i found myself at the aveda institute. WHAT A MISTAKE!!!!!!!! The instructors were no where to be found, and the girl cutting my hair was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After having had my hair cut here for the past 2 years that I've lived in Chicago I realize that it's time to move on. What's drawn me in are their prices - haircuts $14-$16 dollars. I know you can…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Baby don't blow it, don't put my good advice to shame Baby you know it, even Dear Abby's say the same
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I know the stylists are in training but I had two really bad haircuts there. It's been a while ago since I went but Never again! I got nothing drastic done, just a trim. I don't really feel that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot beat the price at all. I generally get a haircut, some color and two products and all together it will end up costing me $115 with tip. Not too shabby. My one problem is that you can not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah the place is cheap, but a great hair cut and good color are worth every penny. I had to call my mom after i left this place and couldn't help but cry on my walk home. I was so stupid for even…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There prices can't be beat! Haircuts are usually good and an instructor will look it over to make sure it's a good cut. The downside is it takes a very long time to get the service done. There…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place's main advantage is the price. they are students, so they are so paranoid to mess up your hair they will take forever to give you a cut, hence why it takes so long, which is actually good,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've gone to the Chicago location for a year now for all of my spa needs. You will not be able to find a cheaper place to get highlights in the city. I recommend you be very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The student I loved blew past me after a qucik "how are you?" to go to lunch when I had an apointment. receptionists knew nothing about it, and I was given the option to wait ot reschedule.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a frugal fanny, the Aveda Institute is the place for me. I recently booked an appointment for color. Everyone working was pleasant, the stylist seemed enthusiastic and knowledgable, the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I hate hate hate spending a ton of money on something so trivial as a haircut or color. It's just HAIR! It just keeps on growing! So though I am not the pickiest person in the world,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Aveda yesterday for the first time and read all the reviews here first(Thanks Yelpers!) so I knew what I was getting into. I think the environment and approach is good and I agree it's the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a recent graduate, I can honestly say that I received the best Cosmetology education one could ask for! As a customer one would be pleasantly surprised at the amount of skill their student/stylist…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***Edit*** I've been back here a few more times...and I think I got lucky with who cut my hair the first time. It's been hit or miss....…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I called for a haircut in the morning and was booked for the afternoon. Petite-blonde Lauren was great; she listened to me, and gave me a cut that worked with my fine hair and low maintenance approach…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really torn on this rating but it is hard to rate. I paid $35 for hair color which is a really decent price BUT it took three hours. After the stylist, who was very nice, colored my hair and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been coming here for 3 years now and have had no problems. Granted, I have a pretty simple do and don't color my hair- so I don't think I'm much of a challenge. Since I've been…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's been almost three months since my visit to Aveda and I'm still fuming about it. If you have curly hair, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT trust a novice at Aveda with it or you will still be suffering…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really hard to rate because it's a school not a hair salon. Again its a SCHOOL not a SALON. I actually went to school here and i think its one of the best cosmetoligy schools you can go…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE coming here. For 16.00, you can't beat it. I've been here twice and have walked away LOVING my haircut every time. What I like about it is the students are right on trend, learning how…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Called around 11am and got an appointment for 3pm that same day. Lauren cut my hair and she was fantastic. Since the cut is their grade, a lot of care is taken in cutting the hair. Be prepared to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if you are too rude to even know how to speak to a person on the phone, why in the name of god would i EVER trust you to handle my hair?
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place so I scheduled haircuts for both my boyfriend and me. His haircut turned out really well--he had this fun redhead named Kassandra and she did some damn fine work on…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a former student and grad of the cosmetology program at the AIC, I have a few things I would like to say on behalf of the AIC students... 1. These are STUDENTS. Although the training at the Aveda…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here every single time I need a haircut. Sometimes it can be a win-lose situation though. Win, because the price ($16 for haircut) and that the teachers get to check out your haircut after it's…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have given my locks to the students of Aveda for the last 12 months and after my latest cut, can say without a doubt that this is the best place for anyone: a) willing to be a little adventurous…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I'll be forever faithful to my stylist at Salon Envy for color, I checked out the Aveda Institute in hopes of getting a great haircut at a reasonable price. Also, I'm fully aware that cutting…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the products and knowledgeable staff. 3 stars for cuts. Anytime I'm looking for something new to try for my hair, I go in and tell someone what I'm looking for (smoothen my hair, add…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to look good, and I like being pampered, but I HATE overspending. In the past, I would leave high end salons feeling guilty and then immediately overwhelmed with buyers remorse. Well, gladly…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best place in Chicago to go for a trim, or to maintain your current cut. You can't beat the price ($14 on a weekday, $16 on Friday and Saturday). The students vary in skill level quite a bit, so…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving to Chicago 3 years ago, I have not found a salon that I LOVE. I've been to the Aveda Inst several times and haven't had any bad experiences. The pros: a haircut is about $15, the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
***This review is for a FACIAL service.*** This was my first experience with Aveda - both salon and products - and I am so impressed. When I got there, I filled out a questionaire about how my skin…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for another cheap haircut joint. I love the fact that I leave afterward not scented like my head has been baked in chemicals and sprayed at the perfume counter. I also like spending less…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chicago for 5 years, and for the first three and a half, I only got my hair cut here. The ingredients were right --the price was great, the service was fine even if a little slow, and I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kristine did a great job on my hair. She was a bit insecure at first but so nice and calm for a student. She was patient and everyone is so nice at this place. It was my first visit and will be back…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***3 1/2 stars*** I've been going to Aveda for highlights and cuts for about 3 years now- and overall, I've been really pleased with the results. I always go in on Saturday mornings- which means waking…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Botanical Skin Resurfacing Facial and it was very thorough and relaxing. I think the facialist's name was Eva. She explained everything pretty well, and only wanted me to buy about 4…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before getting my hair cut yesterday, I hadn't realized how much I disliked it. I would usually only go twice a year, if then (I know, I'm a bad hair-haver). Going to Aveda actually makes me want to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I LOVE Aveda! I was given a gift certificate to Aveda this last Christmas, and I decided to treat myself to one of their body treatments. It was absolutely fantastic - they gave me some of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aveda Institute gets 5 stars from me because I've never gone for anything overly complicated. "Trim the ends" and "fix my bangs" are basically what I always tell them, and they do a good job at it.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's yet another "mixed feelings" review of the Aveda Institute. I've been here about 4 times, for cut, color, or both. Each time was a "good" to "meh" experience, but it was my last appointment that…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! I love Aveda already and this is the place where they train their hair dressers. You can get an awesome haircut for $15 from the hairdressers in training on the days they offer it (I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say -- I'm a man that likes salons. I just don't like them, I live by them to keep my mane intact from time to time. There is one problem, and that is $$$. My post-collegiate budget will not…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I had a boring, traditional haircut (read: long layers and blonde highlights or a shoulder-length bob), I'd probably still go here. I love Aveda stuff, and a cheap haircut is hard to find in…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The students here are generally very nice and eager to learn. They're also like the girls from high school who wanted to give everyone makeovers. I have had my haircut here twice, and both times they…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing as there are 41 other reviews on the same place let me tell you something not mentioned. Aveda is in the Century Mall right off of Diversey and Clark. I don't think I have to tell you that…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is kind of a crapshoot depending on who you get. I got one excellent haircut and one good color job here, but there have been a few times that I've left with a "meh" haircut, and once my…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE The Aveda Institute. I've been there a few times. It can be difficult to set up an appointment, so i recommend you call a few weeks in advance. The stylist are students, but qualified. The last…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had my second hair experience here this past weekend. I was on the waitlist for highlights and I actually got through. Super excited about that.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
don't waste your time, money
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the price is right, but there are some variables that may not make it worth the hassles for some people. What hassles you ask? Well, how about not knowing if a haircut is going to take half an…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK- I made an appointment for this place in early June for a cut and color, and the earliest that they could get me in was July 6. So, I showed up July 6 with an estimate of $45 for a cut and color.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for a haircut or spa service on the cheap. I've had my hair trimmed here twice and they do a good job. I don't know that I'd go for anything drastic though. It will take a few weeks to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love Aveda Institute. My only complaint is that due to it's proximity to me, I'm becoming bankrupt! The "shear" attention to detail with every service they provide is amazing. Granted, when…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just got home from getting color and a haircut and I am totally happy. I went from blond to part brown part blond and they did a great job with the co lour Also my haircut is fabulous. I got 2…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous IF you can plan and schedule in advance (6 weeks or more for a weekend appointment), can be patient (services can take a lot longer than usual because the students aren't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best kept secrets in the city. For $40, you get an hour and fifteen minutes of bliss. The facial is a must have and is so relaxing. The Aveda products are usually OK for all skin…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was seriously butchered here one time. I mean, the girl gave me an actual mullet. It wasn't all bad because that experience turned me on to incorporating a wide variety of hats into my wardrobe.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't beat a $15 haircut from (mostly) girls paying out the nose to work at the top salons one day! Basically, I experimented with their standards (bangs, layers, etc) and found a formula that works…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
***Note: the rating is for a spa facial, not the haircut*** Can I say WOW? I just had a spa facial and I thought the price was a bit expensive before going in (at $40), but it's not just a facial - it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go for an inexpensive haircut. The stylists are students so don't expect something amazing. They will do a cut just as u request, but if you're look for an extra touch, then this is not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, I've been happy every time I've been there. My haircuts are consistently very good, and the students take time to understand what you want (unlike some cheap places). I had my…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got me a Man Facial today! Although it took about 2 hours, I am already planning on going back for other services. I was lucky to get a student that was graduating the following week, so she really…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice haircuts on the cheap. If you find a student you like, you can keep requesting them until they graduate. They're good at doing what you ask for, but they don't take big chances on new styles,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great haircut for a great price! The students are cutting your hair, so make sure you have time when you schedule your appointment here! They always do what you ask, as it's part of the school and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Aveda off and on for the past couple of years for hair cuts and eye brow waxing. Never had a bad experience and you can't beat the price but the process is extremely slow. They are…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right when I moved here I needed my highlights touched up and rather than pay the $80 dollars at any other salon, I figured I'd get my highlights touched up there. I will say that while they did an…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had pretty good luck here, and for a $15 haircut I feel like I can't complain too much. I've been here probably seven or eight times and there has only been one time when I left unhappy and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here for the first time this past weekend for a much needed haircut. My student was very friendly and very nice. She was a little slow (in part probably due to the fact we were chatting a lot),…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i used to go here when i had more "flexable" hours (read: i was unemployed). it's a good option for cheap color. don't go if you are REALLY picky. these are students. they aren't stylists with 20…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their products and this location carries just about everything. I would recommend getting a cut, but skipping a color. I haven't had good experiences with student colors, and based on the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been going to the Aveda Institute for haircuts for about 3 years... and I haven't had a problem yet. I just went back today for a cut and to get my brows done (for the first time at aveda). The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
As someone mentioned earlier, this place is either a hit or a miss. For me it was a BIG miss. I came in as strawberry blonde (wanting the same thing again), but left with a head full of ugly dark…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great looking cut, head massage, great smelling product and a very delightful student doing all the work! They could use some work on getting things going in the morning before their first…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Chicago, my friend would cut my hair in her bathroom. Dry. Not pretty, but pretty cheap. Once I got a job, I knew I would have to seek out a more professional option. I have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go when you are on a budget. I would recommend any of the following services: hair up-do (used three times and am always satisfied), make-up lesson (I learned the very…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The spa is great, especially the price. Although, it is a little noisy and doesn't have that luxurious spa-like quality, but for 40 bucks, it was well worth it. On top of that, it was my first time…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Aveda products! They have amazing body lotions and hand lotions, and I love their exfoliating scrub as well as their pedicure items. It makes great gifts and I can't help picking…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If time is money, this is not the place for you. However, if you are willing to make a Saturday appointment atleast a month in advance and are also willing to give away half the day, Aveda Institute…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Aveda products. They are absolutely amazing! They have excellent body lotions and hand lotions and this peppermint foot lotion that soothes your tired feet. It's great stuff. My favorite is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to have any treatments done here, but I love Aveda products. I joined the 'club' and got a certificate for a personalized bottle of perfume for my birthday. Awww- How'd they know?
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a great haircut here- as good as one of those frou- frou, designer hairdresser places. I highly recommend this place, but keep your fingers crossed that you find a person with experience.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my hair cut here for only $15 on a Saturday ($13 during the week) and she did a fantastic job - not only did she give a couple ideas on how to cut my long hair and after chopping off 8 inches,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best haircut for your money in Chicago. Yes, it takes a little bit longer, but if it means I'm paying under $20 for a professional shampoo, cut and style, I've got all the time in the world. Schedule…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite salon, taylor reese, charges $40 and up for a blowout. Just come here for a splendidly cheap blowout. it's not like scissors are involved, even though my girlfriends say the cuts here are…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a standing appointment at Aveda for the Body Elixer. The hour and 1/2 appt begins with a foot scrub and your choice of essential oils. You are then scrubbed with salt and rinsed off with a warm…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They do a great job of cutting hair for a good price! They always do exactly what I ask and nothing crazy. The products they use are so great as well and always leave my hair looking, feeling and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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