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Cinta Aveda Institute

3.9 (138 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Balayage

I love getting my hair done here. I always book with the stylist Amanda. She's very sweet and attentive to detail

Mark B.

DO NOT GO HERE OR WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. They are very unorganized and would not trust such unorganized people with my money! I had an appmnt to tour the san jose location because ON THEIR WEBSITE it states TWICE that they offer the makeup artistry course at BOTH CA LOCATIONS. Nobody could even tell me the cost of the course and said I would find out at tour. The lady on the phone who scheduled my tour, assured me that the SJ location had the program starting in July. I showed up and the receptionist thought I was there for the barbering course, I said no, makeup. Then the Director of the school brings me in for the appointment and says "you're here for esthetician course?" I said no again, "i'm here for the makeup course" she said they don't offer that there!!! But they do at the SF location. I asked what the cost of the course was, she said she didn't have that info. The next day I got a call from the Director of the SF location, who was much more pleasant but also could not tell me the price of the course and asked if I wanted a tour. I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH THE COURSE COSTS IN ORDER TO MAKE A DECISION! AND WANT TO KNOW WHY THEY FALSELY ADVERTISE THE COURSE IN SAN JOSE (see pics directly taken from their website) at this point, its clear I WILL NOT be attending this school. Ridiculous, unorganized, false advertisement, wasting people's time and the worst part, they don't have info about the cost of the course ??????!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW IS ANYONE SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT THEY WILL BE PAYING????!!!!! RIDICULOUS!

Nikki N.

I had a balayage appt with Rowan Fox and she did a great job. This was apparently her first time doing it, I wanted a rich golden brown easy grow-out color and she delivered! Her supervisor, Manuel, patiently oversaw her work, explaining best next steps while making sure I knew what was going on. Overall, a great experience, I'll be back for a haircut and all over color for upkeep.

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Jenna M.

I just went to the Cinta Aveda Institute for a facial and had an amazing service from student Katie R. I went here for a facial a number of years ago and they've vastly improved the space. Each guest room is curtained off and the tables are comfortable with soft sheets and blankets. On a weekday at 2pm it was quiet, but don't expect full silence since there are other students working and only curtain dividers. Katie was thorough and did a great job achieving my skin goals while incorporating lots of relaxation through massage and aromatherapy. At $52 for a 60 minute facial, I highly recommend checking out this school and especially booking with Katie. For parking, I recommend the ParkSJ garage at San Pedro square, it's just a few minutes walk and the first 90 minutes are free, so you shouldn't have to pay if you just stay for a facial.

Fresh out of the chair with a barber cut From Cinta Aveda in Downtown San Jose.

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I went there for facial and it was amazing. Even though it is a training Centre the student was very good. Would go again

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The haircut and coloring were poorly executed, failing to meet the requested specifications. The results were unsatisfactory.

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Student teacher communication and training was good. Was able to execute the haircut I wanted.

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Kayla did a very good job on my facial. Her voice is very low so sometimes I couldn't hear as well. Very relaxing facial and a great price.

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I came in and seen Johnathon just to get my sides cut. He gave me a skin tapper and I'm very happy with it!

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Arthur did a great job on haircut and has a great attitude! Loves cutting hair! Gave great ideas!

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What is the cost for a deluxe facial?

Hi Bijou, or Aveda 60 Min. Facial is $44.

What is the cost of haircut and color?

Hi Beverly! Our color starts at $52 and a Haircut & Style is $22.

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Elisa and her student, Amber Green, gave me a beautiful haircut--thoughtful, collaborative, and attentive.

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