Aveda Institute - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 378-7400
02/22/2007 Posted by nansher
I had a facial here the other day. WOW. I've been to local salons and spas in years past, but I've rarely been impressed, until now. I was a little scared to go to a school at first until my friend convinced me to. She had recommended a girl she saw the week before to me and I made an apt with her. When I got there I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was warm and welcoming and my facialist was amazing. I have had facials before at other places but it was my first time at the institue. I was greeted promptly and led into my room (everyone is in the same room with curtains dividing off into smaller rooms.) The esthetician asked me about my skin and did a thorough consultation. She recommended some products from my specific skin type and got started. Throughout the facial she told me what products she was using and why. Since I'm not very savvy about skincare It was very interesting to hear everything she had to say. It was so relaxing I fell asleep halfway through and woke up after I caught myself snoring! After the facial one of the teachers came in and checked if everything was ok and to see if I had any questions. The best part was the hot towel and the tingly massage oil she put on my back after I was done. I was in heaven when we were finished. She walked me out to the store and helped me pick out the products she had recommended for my skin, gave me her card, and thanked me for coming to visit. It was literally the best facial I've had in years, and I will most surely be coming back.
Pros: Welcoming staff and students, price, exceeded my level of expectation
Cons: The student I saw (rachel n) was only going to be there a while longer
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