About Cinta Aveda Institute
The Cinta Aveda Institute is a well-known full-service salon, spa, and beauty school with locations in San Francisco and San Jose. The institute helps students learn by providing the right tools, programs, and resources to start careers in the beauty industry. Guests can also enjoy low-cost services performed by students under the supervision of educators. The institute offers many services, including hair cuts, color, and blowouts, as well as makeup, massage, and facial treatments. Students are trained in Aveda products and rituals to give guests an aromatic journey to wellness and beauty. Many visitors have experienced great haircuts and facial treatments, and some have praised the friendly and communicative students. The atmosphere is fun and enthusiastic, with a focus on aesthetics and cosmetology. However, some reviews mention that the check-in process and appointment reliability need improvement. Guests have reported last-minute cancellations and disorganized booking systems. Despite these issues, many customers find the prices reasonable and appreciate the effort and friendliness of the students. Hair color services are not considered their strongest skill, but haircuts are often good, especially when guided by talented students like Luci. Overall, the institute continues to be a popular choice for those seeking affordable beauty services with a lively atmosphere.
I sought out Luna for my haircut after seeing her work on Instagram, and she did not disappoint! She's welcoming, communicative, and wants to make sure you're happy with what you're getting. She made sure to check in on expectations throughout the process. I was nervous about not knowing exactly what I wanted or how to explain, but her questions made it easy and stress-free. Catch her while she's in the City before she graduates. :)
Great experience at Cinta! I had a haircut with Aileen and she was great, she was very thorough and made sure to check in frequently to make sure the length/thickness was what I wanted.
Everyone is super friendly at Cinta and would recommend them for haircuts! I'd echo other commenters that it can take longer than other hair salons since the students are learning, but it is a very affordable experience otherwise.
Amazing!! Everyone was so nice and I’m just in general nervous about haircuts because of past experiences and becuase I have like kinda curly kinda wavy hair that is sometimes kinda finicky! I had Toby and he was amazing! He has a similar hair type to me and didn’t just give me a haircut, he taught me so much!! I really recommend this place and him as a hair stylist!! I can’t thank you all enough!!