Aveda Salon & Spa

As far as I’m concerned the only problem with this place is that it’s a touch on the expensive side. However, given the experiences I’ve had here I will be back because I think it’s worth it.
My first visit here was for a wax which was friendly and one of the less painful waxes I have experienced. Having tried many different places in London I think Aveda will become my regular spot.
I returned to have my hair done and was very happy with the service I received. When I made the appointment the receptionist call the stylist over to have a quick chat about what I was after, I was having my hair done for an event, so it was good to let her know what I would be after.
The experience started with a lovely head and shoulder massage with lovely scented oils, followed by a hair wash. My haircut was great, she didn’t try to take too much off, which I hate. Then the styling, I had changed my mind about what I wanted, and was informed that the more complicated updo would cost extra, which was fine because they let me know rather than springing it on me at the end. Also, I was quite pushed for time, but it was all done in time, we even had time to do my make up which was part of the package, so I’m glad I didn’t have miss out on that.
Overall, they do a great job here.

I wil write this review in Spanish just to help others to choose a beauty salon when in London.
Llegué a este sitio por recomendación de una amiga, al parecer, Christoph, uno de los estilistas que hay en trabajando en él es como un Dios de las tijeras y el cepillo. Teníamos una boda y mi amiga eligió este lugar para que nos peinaran. A ella la cogió el mago del secador, a mí, una estilista que había trabajando allí.
Llegamos y tuvimos un momento de pánico puesto que no encontraban nuestras reservas, suele pasar porque mi nombre no les resulta nada fácil, pero finalmente la encontraron. Mi amiga se había confundido y llegamos media hora antes, así que nos sentamos en la cafetería (Le Pain Quotidien) que hay justo al lado (se puede acceder desde la peluquería o desde la calle).
Este lugar es el centro de belleza más grande que yo haya visto, visitado o imaginado nunca. Más de 30 personas peinando, lavando cabezas, secando, cortando, haciendo mechas, un baile de figuras vestidas de negro que pueden sobrepasar a cualquiera.
Llega mi turno, me cogen y se presenta mi estilista. Le da paso a una chica que me presenta tres olores de aceites y en cuyas botellitas se lee Shampoo. En este corto período de tiempo por mi cabeza empieza a pasar la idea de lavarme el pelo en seco y se me empiezan a poner los pelos de punta. Elijo el olor deseado y la buena mujer empieza a darme un masaje en la cabeza que hizo que esos pelos de punta que se me habían puesto al principio por el nerviosismo, se mantuvieran conmigo por el placer. No me acordaba de lo que era que te dieran un masaje en la cabeza.
Termina y me lleva al lavacabezas. Mis pelos volvieron a su estado normal (los que se me habían puesto de punta). Y me llevaron a la zona de peinado.
Vino de nuevo mi estilista y me preguntó qué quería hacerme. Estuvo un rato con el rulo y el secador y me dejó un look bastante apañadete. Duró poco, la verdad, y eso que mi pelo se mantiene casi con cualquier cosa, pero en fin, seríà la falta de complicidad o que llevaba tres meses allí.
Me hubiera maquillado gratis si le llego a dejar porque estaba incluido en su servicio, así que si vas, pregunta qué incluye.
No fue barato, pero no pagué yo, así que tampoco puedo confirmar exactamente el precio.
La experiencia en general me gustó mucho y probablemente volvería pero esta vez, casi seguro, reservaría al Dios de las tijeras, aunque fuera solo por probar.

Went here for a simple haircut but but being real professionals they made sure they made sure to turn in into a memorable experience. The absolutely lovely scalp massage with oils was followed by a hair wash and then came the professional cut in exact accordance with I wanted. I have to say I payed more than I usually do for a haircut but it was totally worth it. Great job Aveda Salon.

Friendly, chatty stuff. Never been disappointed with my hair cut!
Cloud be cheaper though.:)

I came here to get my hair cut and coloured twice in preparation for my wedding day. I’ve always liked Aveda products and salons so I thought I would treat myself to a more luxuriously priced cut! To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. When you pay £79 for a haircut you expect to come out of the salon feeling radiant with your hair bouncing all around you, but both times my hair was good, but not amazing it was no better than my normal £39 hairdresser at my local Aveda salon. The hair dye was great excellent colour, so that was probably worth it, but I’ve decided not to go back again as every time I have gone I have spent over 2 hours there and spent a lot of time waiting. Everyone there getting there hair done looks good so it’s worth having a go if you are near you never know you may find your soulmate hairdresser! I unfortunately didn’t and I find the salon didn’t give me any reason to go back to it. A shame really as the café inside is great and the treatment menu looks fantastic.

I have been a customer in this Aveda shop since July 2005.
And more importantly, I always buy my shampoos from Aveda.

I’ve had my haircut here a couple of times, though I am rarely adventurous in my cuts, and have had a couple of different treatments. What I love most about Aveda salons and spas is the products, they smell divine and seem to leave you feeling nourished and never with that chemically dried out or clogged up feeling you can get from some products. As the largest I have come to, this feels like a health and beauty cavern of loveliness when you enter.

I was very disappointed by my last visit. I waited for 20 minutes and got a bad haircut, even though I tried to tell the stylist that this was not what I wanted.
To make things worse, the stylist spent my entire appointment explaining to me that if people want a good haircut, they will pay the price. I agree, but I want a good haircut and I would appreciate it if the stylist could lissen to what I am asking for and not ramble on about how great a stylist she is …
I will not go again and would suggest you do not ask for Fabienne.

This place is a sanctuary in the hubub of High Holborn (and far superior to the actual Sanctuary…)
You will be well cared for by the professional team and Aveda products are very high quality.
The café has lots of yummy and healthy treats!

Very modern, and natural. I liked the tea samples to try out in the reception. I had a very good cut by a French girl who managed to make my hair look simply chic and modern and was very easy care which I like. I would recommend. Also the product range is very good natural and smells nice too. It was a relaxing experience. Only negative is spa is in the basement, but hair is ground floor, OK.

This is my one concession to being spendy — having my hair done here regularly. The lovely Zac is a wizzard with his scissors, and they regularly make little offers by phone or while you’re there to entice you back again, which is all fine by me as I plan going back regyualrly anyway!
There is a great café attached, which sort of flows into the hair and beauty bit (not as distressing as it sounds) and the whole place has the feel of an industrial blade-​runnerish warehouse, with its huge glass frontage and open ceiling with metal pipes. There is of course a huge range of Aveda products to buy.
One niggle, and it’s really quite big — when I am paying £80 plus for a haircut, I expect a free glass of wine or cup of coffee. I really DON’T expect this to be added to my bill, and was quite hacked off about it. The more people that complain about this thebetter as far as I’m concerned — maybe they’ll see the error of their ways. Really, is there another hairdresser in London of the same calibre that’s quite so stingy?

This spa, hairdressers, café and Aveda shop provides a great way to while away an afternoon. Everything here is geared towards wellbeing and pampering.
The small café provides delicious and healthy meals, drinks and snacks. The shop stocks the entire Aveda range and the staff are very helpful without being pushy. The spa downstairs offers real seclusion if you’re looking to pamper yourself with a massage or other relaxing treatment. The large salon is bright and airy and you are very well looked after by the stylists. If you are a fan of Aveda or want to treat yourself to a treatment and a hair appointment, this place is heaven. You might even bump into a celeb I once sat next to Julia Roberts!