Aveda Institute Denver - Denver, Colorado

Kira Hellyer

Sofia was amazing. She listened to me and gave me advice on what would be best for my hair type. She took her time to address all of my concerns so I felt comfortable. Sofia gave me a great haircut and I love the way it looks. She is also super friendly and easy to talk to. You can’t go wrong having her as your stylist!

Angy Camarena

Damaris Vargas, did such an amazing job! My first time ever getting my hair done and she made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. She made sure to take her time & took well into consideration what I wanted. So lovely and nice would 100 percent recommend her for any of your needs! In love with my results ✨

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Steph Gore

GO AT YOUR OWN RISK! My hair was ruined at Aveda. Appointment date: Sept 23, 2024.

The goal: cutting off split ends and an all-over color to get back to something natural. We agreed on around 2 inches.

I’d seen the good reviews, I knew that there’s always a risk when it comes to students - but I figured I wasn’t asking for anything too crazy. A trim, a darker color. Instead I wound up with 5+ inches hacked off, hair that was almost box dye black, splotchy color, and layers with obvious holes in them.

I wish I could say that it’s just hair, but I cried for DAYS. I’d talked to my stylist about how I’d lost a lot of hair due to grief and was trying to be careful while growing out/taking care of what was left. I had a whole conversation with her *and* the instructor about my natural color that I was aiming for, and how we knew for a fact that my natural hair wasn’t black and how black would be too dark - and yet I wound up with hair that looked so dark and weirdly harsh that it didn’t look like real hair anymore.

Aveda gave me two options after I called in to complain: get a second appointment and have another student try to fix it, or get a refund but be banned from using Aveda services again.

If this had been a student with zero oversight, I might have been willing to give Aveda another shot. What I can’t fathom is how an INSTRUCTOR signed off of this cut, these layers, this coloring, and even deemed it well-done in person. I wound up opting to take the refund and have a completely different salon salvage what they could, which meant losing even more length and processing my hair even more. I imagine it’ll take at least a year and a half to get my length back, and 3-4 years to fully grow out the hair that was colored.

If you do still decide to go here for services, don’t be afraid to listen to your spidey senses and leave if you feel like something is off. I decided to trust the instructors here to keep an eye on their students, and every time I look in the mirror I’m reminded that I was wrong.

Shannon Akins

Many thanks to Dray! This place is wonderful!
The instructor is wonderful at passing her knowledge on to the students.
My massage was beyond pleasant. The environment was so relaxing. The little extras of warm towels and and the plethora of scents...amazing.
Thank you to Dray for making it wonderful.

Mary Ann Rosso

I was so excited for my third time with Tass as she is such a joy to be with. This time a partial highlight and we cut off four inches. As the pictures show, another A+!
Your genuine light from within is so warming and comforting Tass. You are a true gem.
Many congrats on your upcoming graduation! ?
Love you my girl. ?

Kimberly Fix

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a dual exfoliation facial provided by Katie Fix, and it was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment I walked into Aveda, Katie’s warm and welcoming demeanor put me at ease. She took the time to understand my skin concerns, which I greatly appreciated.

The treatment itself was incredible. The dual exfoliation left my skin feeling incredibly smooth and rejuvenated. Katie’s expertise and gentle touch made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable.

Katie’s professionalism and passion for what she does truly shine through. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for top-notch skincare. I will definitely be returning for more treatments in the future!

Jill Ward

I had a great experience with Cammy W. She was sweet, confident, and really listened to what I was looking for. She asked great questions and was just fun to talk to. My cut looks great and even and the products she used left my hair feeling so soft. This was my first time at Aveda and I will definitely be back to see Cammy!

Nicole Vanderlin

Kate V is awesome! She is friendly, has a fun personality, and listens to what you want. I had a damage repair treatment, cut and style. It was the best skull massage I’ve ever had and she’s a wizard with a curling iron. I highly recommend!