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Cinta Aveda Institute

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728 Washington St
San Francisco, CA 94108

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Cinta Aveda Institute
Local(415) 989-4400

728 Washington St
San Francisco, CA 94108

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User Reviews of Cinta Aveda Institute

Yelp.com Review - by sarah d.

1.0 of 5 stars. okay, i actually only made an account because of this school. i am very sad. i went here recently, and am sad to say its horrible. not the student i was assigned to at all. she was great but must i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Martin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. An awesome price for such a fine cut! I am well pleased.You see, I used to shave my head. It was just one of those things, you know, I just got sick of all the combing and gel and shampoo and bed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Belly V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow. When I was a kid, I cried every time I had my hair cut. This is the closest I've come to that in a number of years. Ashley asked how I like my hair cut. I told her layers and body, something that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by peggi p.

5.0 of 5 stars. I talked my girlfriends into getting facials and haircuts for my birthday. Thank goodness it was as awesome as it was the first time I went in March. My girl Jody is still amazing and worked her...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have loved almost every trip to the Cinta Aveda Institute. Michael Walker did an amazing job with my color and Callie Rose gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever had, at a fraction of the price...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by K D.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2.75 stars for hair salon and spaSTYLING:Excellent scalp massage and offer to apply blush/lipgloss. The salon itself seems like a hair stylist mill. Training is 11 months vs. 2-3 years at diPietro...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia L.

4.0 of 5 stars. NO ASIAN MULLET? CHECK.Good job, Cinta Institute. You've successfully layered my flat and unstylish Asian hair without giving me the ubiquitous Asian mullet. I will definitely be back.It was the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa M.

1.0 of 5 stars. My stylist works there and she's excellent but if you are a single mom and need to have your child with you, go elsewhere. your child will not be allowed in. I was not informed of this upfront, so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D H.

4.0 of 5 stars. As I have found my pocket book to be mildly anorexic these days, I simply could not justify my regular hair stylist whose rates tend to border on excessive. With unsightly and quickly increasing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by adrienne g.

3.0 of 5 stars. This review is for their retail store onlySomehow, I seemed to have left my bag of "liquids" in the hotel room last week, while traveling on business & much to my demise, my bottle of Aveda Sculpting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to beauty schools for haircuts on the cheap ever since I realized that forking over mad dough didn't seem to be the deciding factor in how good my hair actually ended up looking. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by L S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't want to say the name of my student (I will say he is male). Anyway, I arrive and tell him what I want: some layers all around, a few inches off the length, and sideswept bangs. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been getting my hair cut at beauty schools like Vidal Sasoon and Aveda for years (grad school really took a hit on my hair budget), so when I moved to SF, it was natural for me to seek out this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine U.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sorry Cinta, not impressed. I know you guys are learning, but lesson number one is to listen to the client! After I told my stylist I wanted my hair cut pretty short (2 inches from shoulder...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Going Concern A.

4.0 of 5 stars. pretty posh place. you get a great haircut for super cheap. a student is doing your hair so of course they will pay meticulous attention to what you want and how your hair is cut. the tea they give...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got a cut, color and deep conditioning treatment for less than $100. The cut is awesome, the highlights are GOOD, I've had better but for 10x more. It does take all day long. Quite literally all day...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jiga M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful essential oils, scalp and shoulder massage, hair wash. My hair stylist was sweet, and I absolutely adored the instructor. Sure, she took longer than a professional, and the instructor had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzie Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have never had a bad experience at an Aveda Institute. When I scheduled my appointment I specified everything I wanted. Whoever scheduled me failed to correctly input everything. Thankfully, my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by helen w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok- I wrote a review last time about a stylist that I LOOOOOVED. I honestly thought she had graduated so I booked an appt. with whoever was available. It turns out my girl (who shall remain nameless)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zinphile B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Decided to give it a shot to save $ in these economic times. I've gotten 2 highlights - which took 4 appointments because both had to be corrected - & 1 haircut - which took 2 appointments because...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Boo. Hiss. After a few previously nice experiences, I may have to bid Aveda Institute adieu. It's really hard to get a Saturday appointment for a cut and highlights, so after two previous instances of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alita M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Being unemployed means you look for the mecca of cheap, good haircuts. Back in April, I decided to take the plunge and go for a $20 cut with the Aveda Institute to get rid of over 4 months of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ada T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been a hair model at a couple Berkeley salons before, but they're so hard to book these days (no, I can't wait two months for a hair cut!) So the recent article in 7x7 magazine as well as Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ellana f.

4.0 of 5 stars. I visited today and was super pleased with my Alpha student. I had a 3/4 foil and the color came out smashing. I had a rather simple cut with soft layers and she added some wispy bangs. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cori w.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm really sad to have give Aveda a negative review after just coming weeks prior and having a fantastic experience. I guess the quality of your service really depends on who you get.I came in to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kay l.

3.0 of 5 stars. gone are the days of dropping $80 for a haircut. and by haircut, i mean trim (i am notoriously low maintenance with my 'do.) and you can't beat a $14 professional cut, right?the only downside to this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Cinta Aveda Institute is awesome. For $20, you get a very high quality haircut, a head / neck massage, and a makeup touch-up. I've been to the actual Cinta salon a few times and the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivien C.

5.0 of 5 stars. For every time I lament the high cost of living in San Francisco, the parking tickets, the moving violations, the rent, I hit at least one bargain that seems to make my decision to move here a wise...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh My! Cinta Aveda Institute:I love you and the lavender scented oils you massaged into my scalp, face, arms and feet in that little peace of 90 minute bliss you call the facial. Afterwards, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The smell of the Cinta Aveda Institute as you walk through its doors is filled with earthy plant scents that smooth your senses right away. Match that with an up and coming handsome Aveda stylist and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dav s.

3.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend introduced me to this place and highly suggest I move away from my $100 cuts to $17 cuts. A way to save money and at first, I was reluctant. The notion of a student cutting my hair was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda d.

5.0 of 5 stars. When you factor in cost... it really is as good as you get.I've definitely been known to spend a pretty penny on my hair, and like the commercial says... I'm worth it. However in these hard economic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Sigh. Thanks to the Aveda Institute, I had a bald spot on the back of my head that I was unaware of for an entire month.Yes, I *know* they are students, but that's not why i'm upset. I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley M.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW I think I have fallen in love! Sorry boy friend, I might need to break up with you! I can not stop thinking about and staring at my new High Lights! Britten W. might be a new hair dresser to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy I.

4.0 of 5 stars. i have been here twice, once for a facial and once for a haircut. the prices for their services can't be beat, but the tradeoff is in the quality of their service. it's not that they do a bad job,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

2.0 of 5 stars. First of all, the price is right. And if you have two to three hours to give, it is a pleasant experience. I had four cuts (two with hair coloring). For some reason, I had the same stylist for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm giving them 5 stars for their amazing PH balanced, environmentally friendly, deliciously smelling botanical products! All shampoos are not the same; I can't use most supermarket brands because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Francesca t.

3.0 of 5 stars. My first problem, when I arrived in the Bay Area..was... where can I cut my hair?...I know, is not a tragedy, but for a blond girl it can be comparable to the II world war the I world war.. Anyway, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Cinta Aveda Institute!! I am currently a student here and the teachers here are so awesome and really great at what they do. the class sizes are really small (like 10-15) so you can really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had a great, deep hair conditioning there today and was very pleased with the service I rec'd. I highly recommend this place for their friendly staff and great discounted rates on hair-cuts, color,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Krissy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got the nature facial here last week and it was great! I have had many a facial at much more expensive places and this one was exactly the same BUT only $40! The students are friendly, eager,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ariana R.

2.0 of 5 stars. you get what you pay for.my experience with my stylist was great, but everyone else was disappointing to say the least. first off, my request was not an easy one, but i asked for it graciously and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Britt A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty good for what it is--- it's a school so we can't exactly expect the most advanced stylists because they're students.I've had haircuts and highlights done there, and always been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. As I wrote to my friends: I just got the most amazing cut and style by a student at the Aveda institute.It was a senior student, and she helped me figure out what I needed to do to achieve my goal of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karry G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not very happy. My lowlights didn't come out. Although the haircut is great, she didn't wash hardly any of the conditioner out, so my hair looks completely greasy and I have to walk around like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to the this Aveda Institute a few times now, each time has been somewhere between good and great. I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime on a haircolor with Mischalae, which I think ran...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brea E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Four stars for Jaine and for a $40 facial with all the works. I was a facial virgin until last night (not gonna go there...too easy) but after 60min with Jaine I'm hooked! I got the Elemental facial....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Limzer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome! $20 for a haircut and it's great! I can get an up to date kind of style from up and coming hair stylists at a discount. You better have some time coming here because your stylist has to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Edsel D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great service! The students and instructors are all friendly and talented people. Maria H. Cut my hair, and she did an awesome job. The atmosphere is comfortable and I came out VERY satisfied. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bettie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Terrific atmosphere, talented students, great customer service, and quality haircuts at an amazing price. I've always been impressed by the Aveda Academys and this is one of them.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jolene B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I really thought after going to the Aveda in Chicago and reading all the amazing reviews on here that I would leave looking amazing. Instead I left embarrassed and looking more like a 12 year old on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle R.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's no need to repeat myself about how amazing this salon truly is. I am here solely to hype Travis. He is a hair genius. He will leave in May of 2009 and I have already booked my next two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a fantastic experience at the Aveda Institute. I went in for a 90 minute facial (which is only $50!), and got Carrie for my esthetician. She was really really nice, and seemed extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachael S.

5.0 of 5 stars. this must be the best kept secret in san francisco. now i am going to ruin that. if you are young, fabulous, and broke like me, then this is the place for you. plus aveda is one of the very few top...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gwen p.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you live in the city and this is a convenient to go ...meaning you don't have to drive then park you car, this may be a 3 star experience. or 5 if the teacher cuts your hair after the student...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Layla B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I paid more for the parking than the haircut.Seriously, I splurged for parking at St. Mary's, a block away, and it cost $21. My haircut was $20. I walked out of there with a new color (single-process,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawna S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Angelina is also a skilled colorist! My highlights turned out just how I wanted them, which is incredible since I've had high-end salons completely botch it. I think I'm in love. $70 for haircut,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot stress how much I LOVE this salon. I'm a sucker for bargains, and I'm not really a girl who's into $50 haircuts, so I was absolutely ecstatic when my friend recommended this place to me! I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tamar F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am comparing Cinta Aveda Institute with the other two Aveda Institutes I've been to. I started getting my haircut at salon schools about a year ago (prior to that I was going to SuperCuts or their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Keri O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have made two visits here, and promptly walked out the door to begin preaching like a stone-cold evangelical to my friends about the wonder and magic that is the Aveda Cinta Institute."Praise the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mar C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If your looking for a great facial at a great price you need to try this place out. The students here are very professional and do an amazing job. I have been here multiple times and have had a very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by millie m.

5.0 of 5 stars. yes i'm effin' cheap when it comes to getting my hair DID! i'm tired of paying an arm and a leg for shitty service!i cannot say enough good things about this place. the receptionist is always nice ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny W.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I came here with Patricia P (shocker, I know) last night to get our haiiiir diiiiiiiiid. Be prepared to spend at least 2 hours on a cut (even just a trim). I told my girl, Matea, that I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Taylor S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I hate getting my hair cut. HATE. Which is why its incredible that I LOVE Cinta Aveda, and recommend it to all of my friends! If you are someone who fears being "bobbed" or a "bad perm" this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shauna S.

3.0 of 5 stars. You get what you pay for on this one ... yes, the price is amazing, but because these are students in training, the service is a work in progress. This is not a knock on the institute - hell, we all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by bayareaatty S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it, love it, LOVE IT! I don't care that the student took 2.5 hours to do my hair (I brought a textbook and ear plugs), or that he made me look like a whore with his make up "touch up" on my way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaimie M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Please please please don't go here if you value your hair! My hair has historically been really low-maintenance, so I was totally fine the first two times I went here, and was really pleased with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had a real youngin' for my first visit here. His hands were shaking as he worked with my hair. His professor did more in 5 minutes than he did in 30 mins. But then again, with a coupon, it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Since it's students, they are a little scared to take risks with haircutting styles, but on the plus side, if you tell them to trim an inch, they will actually trim only an inch instead of 3! Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everything they use is Aveda products and it is a really neat space. Everything the students do is looked over by a teacher first. My cut and color went really well and I felt like the Veronica...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I usually like student cuts - you get the experience of their teachers, a cheap ass price, and you just have to put up with the time committment. I went here b/c I've gotten good cuts at Aveda Salons...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Creamy A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to give this place a shot as I love Aveda products, but 2 hours for a trim...ridiculous! I know they are students, but my ass was asleep by the time she was done with me. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My hair cutter was a major novice but her teacher comes around often enough that nothing bad can be done. Not the best haircut I've ever had but definitely the cheapest - and I got a head and neck...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by phil j.

4.0 of 5 stars. i believe in student-services because both parties benefit. not only do i see dental students, i see students for all profession because you not only save money and get half price discount, but these...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mindy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I finally have tried both their spa as well as their hair service and both were great. I also wanted to let people know that the elevator worked for me today. I just got a great haircut and color...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernice C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So far, all of the appointment services were awesome. I'm a spa whore and I love to get spa services done. I've gotten various facials, including the back facial and haircuts. The price you pay for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daryl E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Three haircuts later and I've still spent less than the last upscale shop visit.
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I know my way around teaching salons, as I have a hair dye addiction and don't like paying for it. I tried Aveda because I was getting sick of the 4 hours it takes to get out of Paul Mitchell (and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best place to come and spoil yourself to a great facial! You can't beat the prices. My student, Cynthia, was wonderful! The best hands...definitely recommend making an appointment. These people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chase S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to give 4 stars for now instead of 5 due to the broken elevator. I am totally not a lazy slug but I am recovering from foot surgery and walking up and down stairs seriously irritates my foot....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tigerlilyrubyrose c.

2.0 of 5 stars. I feel conflicted giving Cinta Aveda Institute two stars as I've experienced a wonderful back treatment from Kiki, leaving me feeling so relaxing for the rest of the day, and a damage remedy treatment...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just went there on Friday for the first time and all I can say is AMAZING! It is so cheap and they do a great job! I would highly recommend this place to anyone on a budget.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a great haircut by Angelique and a great color by Lola. They are really great stylists.I would definitely go again to the institute and recommend it highly. The teachers are very hands on and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cristina c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to Cinta Aveda for hair cuts and just recently had my hair relaxed. I think the service is excellent and you can't beat the prices. To relax my hair it only cost $45 (I was quoted $300...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just got back from my 9:15 appointment at the institute. This place rocks. For $19 ($4 $5 tip), I got a great wash, scalp massage with scented oil, and, most importantly, the cut I wanted (and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kate w.

5.0 of 5 stars. i am so glad i discovered this salon! i like a good haircut, but good haircuts are often out of my price range. usually i or my best friend end up cutting it, and we do a pretty good job. it'd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure if Aveda products do anything for my difficult skin but I still go to Aveda salons from time to time. I love the scents they use and the services are so relaxing, so I was totally...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kayla N.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you have a free day, you should schedule an appointment to get your hair done. I came in today to get highlights and a cut. In all, I was in the place for FIVE hours!!! In the end, however, I got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danni L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The thought of an inexperienced student cutting my hair scared me at first but there are so many checks and balances at an Aveda institute that really a non-issue. You sit down with your student...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by courtney c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to a few different schools to get a cheap cut, and generally it's pretty hit-or-miss, but I have to say this was the best experience I've had. The stations are clean, the school seems very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got a trim here and it was decent. There is a lot of hustle and bustle inside but if you are ADD like me you will like this--a lot of things to look at and a lot of things to overhear! Def. worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Buddy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Got an amazing haircut for a good price and had a really good time during the whole process.Ask for Dan B. Hes very attentive, very skilled, and a lot of fun.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bobolo j.

4.0 of 5 stars. all stars100% recommendgo, go, go here.appointments are long, that's the only possible downgrade. for a haircut plan for at least 2hrs. upgrade, however, for all the below:--careful, all-ears...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tatiana d.

4.0 of 5 stars. This weekend I spent $14 on each these things:-MAC eyeshadow-MAC lipstick-haircut (okay, $19 including tip)The haircut was the best purchase. I haven't had my haircut since February or March, so I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Coco K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Because I'm in the area and the prices are sooooooo affordable, I've had just about every skincare service (facials, waxing, tinting) and some hair services (blow outs, permanent color) offered!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ten W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thank God for this place! Now I can stop going to cheap chinatown haircut places! Just kidding.. nothing wrong with those places.First I was a little skeptical about getting a haircut from a student;...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Happy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thoroughly impressed! I used to spend $65 on haircuts, but at the Aveda school, I received the best cut in years...and for only $14! Everyone was so friendly. My student stylist, Try, was really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Q: How can you beat a cheap haircut? A: One that comes with a head massage. I never had the feeling of being at a school. The students and the "salon" were very professional and the teacher made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have several friends that have gone to the Aveda Institute in Chicago, so I was pretty excited when I read in Lucky one opened in SF. I can't justify paying a ton of money to have my hair done....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just got back from a highlight with Mil and have to say that he did a phenominal job!!!!!! He is by far the most detailed colorist I have ever been to and really cared about doing it well and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeska D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had a GREAT experience here. I had a hair coloring appointment for 9am and Try was there on time and ready to go. After talking for a few minutes about what I wanted and what she thought, we were off....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great experience. I've had my hair cut before at other salons by students/apprentices, and while a good way to save money, they can take too long and/or not give you the style you want.I was able to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I usually wait a long time between highlights for my hair since it usually is so expensive (like $120 tip). So I was very excited when I heard this place opened and offered highlights for only $48!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was in dire need of a facial (but a little low on the funds) and so my friend/coworker and I decided to check this place out.We lucked out and got a same day appt. Angelina, the girl who answered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabel D.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I had this adorable girl do my highlights and trim. She was talkative, friendly, genuinely adorable. she was clearly learning, however, but hey, that's what i expected. It was all in all a pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. UPDATE:Despite my original experience, I decided to give the Cinta Aveda Institute another chance. I am glad I did.They are really working to train their students well. They supervised the stylist...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've heard that when the US is in economic turmoil, sales of lipstick go up. The thought being that one can splurge on themselves but can keep it within a certain budget. So maybe that's why I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Lamps of China is the place to go to get beautiful latern

Lamps of China has been among the nicest place I've been to find new lamps and lightings for my home. I really like that they have a whole variety of different type of lamps, modern and classic, with ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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