Aveda Institute Tampa Bay, Clearwater | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

In need of a haircut, and a bit disappointing that the place I normally go has tripled prices since COVID. A friend suggested I check out Aveda. I called to see if I needed an appointment and was told it was required. I also discovered that haircuts were only done on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, so I requested (online) a request for Saturday AM.

I arrived several minutes early and found the check-in station with three staff. I was checked in and told it would be few minutes, “Would I like a water, coffee or tea while waiting?” Hmm my barber never did that!

After a short wait I was introduced to Lys, who would trim my hair. As I followed her back I was amazed and the sheer size of it all. Huge! Dozens of stations for different treatments, plus what appeared to be rooms off to the West, probably for massages.

Lys asked how I wanted my hair trimmed and I answered her. Then she asked specific questions about each area. I really liked that. She was great. The only issue I had was that the chair was short for my six foot frame, the headrest pressed on my shoulder blades.

After a cautious and very detailed cut and approval of a supervisor I was done. I was cautioned by my friend that it would not be a 10 minute trim I was used to having. True, it take longer, but I loved the meticulous attention.

Then I asked for the ticket and where to pay. I expected $12 to $15. Imagine my shock when there was no charge!! What!! Maybe because it was my first visit or because it was done by a first year trainee? Either way, I slipped Lys a $10 bill and she was off again.

This was a very pleasant experience and I will definitely be back. Next time though on a Tuesday or Thursday. Saturday was very busy, much as I expected.

Went in for a full highlight and low light. My student was graduating the following day, so I lucked out as far as experience went. She did an amazing job on my hair. Although it took 4 1/2 hours (twice as long as my regular stylist), I would say it was worth it, as it is 1/2 the price of what it would be at a salon. I also feel like she took the time to really be precise with the foils. She said she loved doing foils which was evident. So again, I lucked out on that.
I’m not sure you can request a level of the student. But there are juniors and Masters. If you’re nervous at all request, the master student, they are closer to graduation. Tipping is done in cash only-directly to the student if you wish. FYI.

The greeting area is much nicer than I expected. I was offered water or tea. Everyone seemed friendly.
I would go back.

The hair looked good, lady who did my hair was nice and will do great in her future (Aleecia). But costumer service was bad over the phone when I called to tell them I came home and found the back of my shirt was splatted with bleach on it, also the prices will be higher in person I understand it’s a starting price but I thought it would be $100 max but I was charged $121 and left tip so it was way more than expected they never explained the pricing to me and when I called the lady told me “next time wear a shirt you don’t like” and that “the prices are starting prices, did you like your hair? What do you want me to do?” She was quick to end the call too. For my first visit there I was excited to experience it but ended up crying when I got home. 🙁