My daughter attended this school. She suffered ongoing racial harrassment from the other students, but her complaints were met with deliberate indifference. The toxic environment created by a clique of white girls made her experience awful. The staff held her to a different standard than the other students. When we complained, the school director retaliated. They took her money, then made her not want to go. 24k and nothing to show for it but debt, just what a new single mother needs. O hope Billy O'Brien jr. chokes on that money, greedy bastard. This school earned its poor rating. I would definitely look elsewhere for an education. Post script: no Frank C , you do not strive to be inclusive. You are in violation of 6.1 of the civil rights act. Your faculty were indifferent to our concerns and booted my daughter in retaliation. See you at depositions. read more

I just had a color retouch done with Jillian and she did an amazing job! She listened to my requests and reacted accordingly. I've had my hair cut/styled here for over 20 years. The students (supervised and guided by an instructor at the beginning and end of haircut) have consistently done an outstanding job. I treat it as my spa time. Relaxed and leisurely. If you're looking for a quickie cut, go elsewhere. This is for your relaxation and the students education. I have never had a bad haircut. Just be specific as to what you'd like your cut to look like. Thinking of a different style, bring along a photo to help you describe what you want. Facials are very calming and incredibly relaxing. Aveda offers all kinds of specials through the year. Check website or call. Carmen read more

Isabel was fantastic. She took great care in matching my natural hair color and styling my hair how I like it. I let her run with it and she did great. The atmosphere here is very relaxing and the process is professional and quick. I highly recommend coming here for a style and cut. read more

O'Briens Aveda Institute - Haircut - Cosmetology Schools Near Me - Williston, Vermont

I came here last fall for a Spa Event that allowed us to sample all the services the school has to offer to clients. I thought I'd written a recommendation at the time, but as I now have gone back for an individual treatment, I'll combine both occurrences into one. :) In the fall, I had a hand paraffin wax done, spa manicure, make up session, mini basic facial, my hair braided across the top to look like I was wearing a headband. Every experience was well worth it and I realized this could be a great and affordable place to get spa treatments done while helping students hone and master their craft. I went in yesterday for a facial. I've been wanting one for awhile and I called them to make an appointment. Melanie was my student esthetician and under the direct supervision of her teacher, we found the right plan for me; I have super sensitive skin and have had issues with facials in the past. Over the next hour or so, Melanie expertly applied several different layers of different products, gentle steam, warm cloths, and gave me some awesome shoulder and neck massage in addition to the typical facial massage. Having friend who is a veteran organic esthetician in another state, I know what a facial feels like and the techniques. Melanie demonstrated as much expertise as her veteran counterparts. At times, we had friendly conversation, but most of the time, I was in a relaxed state of bliss. My skin looked dewy and gloomy at the end. I woke up with it still looking as such today. At the end of the session, I was given advice and suggestions for followup. I agree with everything I was told and I am going back in a couple of weeks to have Melanie apply a plant botanical masque. I feel this school is doing a wonderful service to the community and to its students (my current hairdresser Brittany is a graduate). I'll be back for more services, bringing friends and family in tow. read more

I went to O'Brien's Aveda for the first time to obtain skinny platinum highlights (I also received a trim.) The student was a conscientious, sweet young woman who actively sought clarification and direction-I give her 5 stars! Unfortunately, when I got home there were no highlights in my hair...see photo. The reason why I won't return to O'Brien's is that when the time came to pay...there was quite a discrepancy in fees advertised and the fees charged. On the website, partial highlights are listed as $40+ for my short hair.That is what I normally spend in a salon. I was charged $60 for the partial highlights. The woman at the register was exceptionally rude and went on about bowls and toner. I'm not a beautician and I don't know (nor do I care) about mixing chemicals and "bowls". I just want transparency about costs. And not transparent highights. When I got home, besides the invisible highlights, I found I was charged an additional $2. Again, if you're not up front about costs, you look shady. read more

O'Briens Aveda Institute - Cosmetology Schools Near Me - Williston, Vermont

I would score zero stars if I could. I have enjoyed going here until the last few times they cancelled on me. I made an appointment 3 weeks ago and drove an hour for them to say sorry we have to cancel. they asked if I wanted to reschedule and I said no way. they would probably cancel again. Go somewhere where they care about people they don't. No compensation for my time or gas. read more

I'm wondering if anyone would be satisfied walking out of an all over 2 color foil appintment looking like this? See pics. I asked for black and ash blond medium thickness streaks and wound up with an ugly brown that will fade to red and blond that didn't take or cover the grey at all. On top of it, the roots weren't colored so it looks like its grown out by at least 1 month The judgment started as soon as I walked in the door. I arrived at 8:58 am for a 9 am appt and the door was locked, even though there were 5 people behind the counter near the door, including an instructor at the register. I sat on the bench outside the door for a few minutes and when someone unlocked the door, they opened it slightly, then walked away instead of welcoming me in. I went up to the counter and was ignored by all, who were talking amongst themselves, so I sat on the bench inside until the instructor mumbled my name. I looked at her and said 'Yes' unsure if I should approach. She motioned me over with a curled pointer finger and she put a sheet of paper on the counter asking me to sign it. It was a disclaimer of some sort. After I signed it the student - who is set to graduate ina few weeks - asked me to follow her. I described the above and asked to look at the color swatches for both colors. She only bothered to bring a couple rings of color swatches at first - none of which had the colors I was looking for and used before. So that ended up being a hassle trying to get her to bring out the rest. After she did she told me she was going to bring her instructor over, who would have to look at and approve them anyway. The instructor was short with long blond curly hair. I could see by the smirk on her face and eye roll as she approached that things were going to go badly. In the end I agreed to let them select the dark and light colors from the swatches I thought matched the closest. It wasn't even close. The student barely talked to me and was taking small strands of hair instead of an amount that would provide streaks. I told her I didn't want small streaks that would blend together too much. I couldn't see this at first because she had the chair turned away from the mirror and started with the back of my head. When she was working on the sides, she was brushing the color in an UPWARD direction closer to the roots - which I have never seen before. Her instructor later referred to that as 'feathering.' Yeah right. The instructor never checked in on us although she later claimed she did twice, which was a flat out lie. It felt as though they did this on purpose and decided early on they weren't going to give me what I wanted. The student never attempted to make small talk and took an additional 10 minutes longer to check on my hair, than what she told me at first it needed. When she came back she didn't bother to open 1 foil to see if the color took. I asked her if she wanted to check one and she said 'no, 35 minutes is enough. At the sink she asked the instructor if she was to tone it and was told no. She didn't fully scrub the color out on the front sides of my face and head and didn't rinse the shampoo out on the lower and side part of my head. Then when blow drying it she used a COMB and was putting the dryer heat directly on my hair. I asked her not to because I knew it would completely dry out my hair. Then she switched to using her plastic fingernails to rake through my hair in a downward direction in an attempt to dry it. So gross. Never asked how I wanted it styled. It started to irritate my scalp so I again had to ask her to stop and use a brush. She left it completely flat, half dry, then wanted to know where I wanted the part. I told her to forget it. She told me she would meet me at the counter but had her instructor come out and hid in their office. I let the instructor know I wasn't happy with my hair and the treatment I got. She knew she had no grounds to charge me, with the grey clearly visible and the different shades my hair took on due to the color being on the back part much longer than the front. There wasn't a soul there for customers except one elderly woman who came in when I was half done. All of the students were walking around but doing essentially nothing. That should tell you something. Pay an extra $30 and go to a reputable place where they don't think you owe them something for doing a sh*t job. Thoroughly disgusted with the instructor who sets the tone in that place. Its obvious she's got a chip on her shoulder and contempt for the customers who take a chance on her students. They both got needlessly frustrated very quickly with the color selection and clearly didn't listen anyway. So not worth it. It will take MONTHS to grow out and correct. read more

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Loved getting a basic facial here last week from Samantha!! She was very friendly and did a great job. Would love to come back for another service. read more

I thought I would take a chance and go to this school to have a balayage done and my A-Line cut fixed. Instead of getting the hair cut and color I wanted, I walked out with a completely uneven cut, and multicolored choppy highlights that made me feel like a calico cat to be completely honest. Spent over $100 there with no refund, and the fact the teacher aloud me to walk out of the salon like that, certainly didn't make me trust them to touch my hair again. REGARDLESS of their offer to fix it. Seeing I was worked on by a senior, who is leaving the salon in less than two months, I wouldn't put much confidence in going there and expecting to get what you want. Maybe basic things are taught, but for them to have looked at the reference picture multiple times, I wouldn't trust them with much. Last picture was the reference picture. To clarify, I asked for balayage, not chunky highlights. Also, with the info I gave them about the previous color in my hair, they should have done at least one if not two test strands before applying bleach and putting it in foils..... basic salon knowledge. read more

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I had a very positive experience here back in December 2017. I was a bit wary getting my hair color retouch and a trim done by a student but the results were great! I love the Aveda products that they use. I felt that the student stylist (it was her FIRST DAY!) did a very good job and her personality was professional. The instructor came by often and checked the work. My only criticism is that it did take a LONG time because the student was learning. But the results were top-notch and the price was FANTASTIC! I don't have a fancy hair-style so maybe it wasn't that much of a challenge but I say give them a try, especially if you are just doing a color touch-up. I am not always in the area but if I am I might go back. read more

I had a terrible experience at the Aveda Institute. I went to have my eye brows waxed and it took an hour and a half which is crazy. They used the wrong wax and it took 3 people to figure it out. It hurt and they were scraping at my face to get it off. Then the woman at the desk had the nerve to charge me and my eyebrows turned out terrible. read more

A great way to a bargin haricut! Tuesdays 8:30-11 am. Haircut clinic. Walk-ins only. Shelburne Rd location. The haircut is by supervised students. I went in early for a haircut and the student assigned to me was very good . She took the time to understand what I wanted and also reviewed what she was going to do with the instructor/supevisor. If you are not in a hurry (as the student has several check-ins with the instructor during the haircut) and want to make the drive out Shelburne Rd to the Institute location, you can get a good haircut at a great price. Just remember you are dealing with students. read more

Don't waste your money! This is a very sad excuse for a school. The educators do not teach you anything but how to pass the state board. You will have to spend A LOT of extra money if you really want to work successfully in the field. (learning from workshops with real professionals.) They rip you off badly on the "kit". All junk that needs replacement well before your done with the 10 month program. They charge nearly about 2k for books and supplies that can easily be purchased for a few hundred dollars. (with better quality gear). This school was a horrifying experience and I never tell anyone I went there! SAVE YOUR MONEY! read more

Avoid at all costs. They ruined my hair completely, left my hair full of spots from highlighting and just went downhill from there. A real nightmare. Don't go even if it was free. read more

It's ok .. I like aveda spas and have been to different ones in different place, this one wasn't my favorite. I think it was overpriced for what the end result was. I got a manicure and although the massage part was good the nail polish part was mediocre, I could have done a better job. read more

My sister and I went here for facials on a weekday in December to celebrate her birthday. We both left incredibly relaxed, saying we would most certainly come back. Our facialists were kind and knowledgeable. Super affordable and an overall great experience! read more

When an establishment offers a deal on a daily deal site, they should be able to accommodate the amount of people purchasing that deal prior to the expiration date. I bought a deal and have been trying for almost a month now to get 2 appointments together (one for me and one for my mother) on a Saturday...as they are not open Sundays. They have been booked solid all of May and all of June on Saturdays, for the service offered. I left messages left on their machine to book appointments that were not returned. The staff member who answered the phone this third time I called, never even asked me what service I wanted to book for...then put me on hold and I spoke to another staff member who seemed slightly rude. I don't think I will even book these appointments, I am so turned off by the customer service. Students or not, they should practice good customer service and good business practices by making sure they can accommodate the amount of services already sold via the deal site they set up. read more

Unfortunately I didn't make it to the salon for a service, I tried to make an appointment with a Living Social deal I had purchased, and was informed that there were no openings before the deal expired; when I asked if I could book the appt now in order to make use of the deal, I was told I would only be credited what I had paid, and would lose the deal. I understand that this is what the 'fine print' on the deal says, but when they can't fit me in, I would hope they would honor the deal. Instead the person on the phone just laughed and told me that other people were in the same boat. Poor customer service. I'll count my loss on the deal rather than give them any more of my money. read more

My first experience and most certainly my last! I went to have my hair cut and thinned, as my hair is extremely thick. I had my hair washed, and the girl started to cut my hair. She messed up several times, and had to get an older student to fix my hair. After about an hour of this my hair has maybe half an inch cut off at most. I asked for an inch and they haven't even started to thin it. The manager comes over and asks if the girl needs help, I found that odd, but the girl was taking a while. The manager starts combing my hair and demanding to know what I've done to it and if I've treated or anything. I say I have box colored it six months ago. She stops, plucks a singular piece of hair out of my head and starts insulting me saying how I have lice and that this was an egg and that's how they can tell. How to take care of my hair and how to get rid of all the lice in my house. Now this should be noted, I have never had lice, I have not dealt with anyone recently that has lice, and I don't work with little kids. To top that off my head hasn't itched at all. She doesn't let me explain and keeps saying how I need to take care of my hair, whips the cape off of me and snaps at the girl to start disinfecting everything immediately causing a scene. Other customers looked over and I became very embarrassed because she was causing a scene. The woman dismisses me warning me I will ruin my hair by treating it, but first I have to pay. I had three people running their hands through my hair, and one piece of residue from my hair spray says I have lice? Not to mention I had been there and hour and now they tell me this? I immediately leave to call my doctor and schedule an appointment and when she sees me she tells me the person who said I had lice is clearly blind. So not only did I have to pay for an unfinished hair cut, but also a doctor visit. I call the institute and try to complain the woman hangs up on me, not before saying that all the claims were incorrect and I was clearly wrong and so my doctor who has a medical degree. Highly rude, unprofessional, and I will tell everyone I know not to waste their time here. read more

Do not go to the Aveda school in Williston. The instructors are totally not knowledgeable or professional. It's hard to believe some of the students there will graduate soon and be in the real world (screwing up hair) after being trained by them. I have had 2 horrible experiences there (both with "senior" students who should know more than they do. Don't go, it's totally not worth it to save a few bucks b/c they will totally screw up your hair and you'll end up paying a lot more to get it fixed at a "real" salon that has people that know what they are doing. read more