How many naturals go to Aveda salons?

[Leshia]

I've been to an Aveda salon once for color when I was relaxed but haven't been of late. Are they fairly receptive of natural hair? And you naturals who partake, is your natural hair being cared for by a Caucasian person (just wondering)? Are they intimidated by curly, curly hair? I have an Aveda salon not even ten minutes from me (Reston Town Center) and I'm dying to have my hair colored there because their color is extremely non-drying but don't want to scare/intimidate anyone with my short 4a/3c mixture. I'm not sure if I'll just have to go and question but if anyone can share, share, share, that'd be awesome. Thanks, so much.

 

[JuicesN'Berries]

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[Chyna Red]

I'm planning to go to an Aveda salon to get my hair colored as well. I had the same concerns as my hair will most likely be colored by a caucasion and I don't want to scare her off with my naps. From what I have gathered, it doesn't seem to be a problem. They seem to be able to handle all hair types. I was most concerned with preparing for the visit as I didn't want to go with product in my hair (but if I don't, it will take them forever to get the color on especially if they don't wash first). I have spoken with someone who said that she was washed and conditioned first while the other said they worked on her dry hair. One suggested I wash the night before and part hair in 4 sectons, plait or twist and go that way. So far I'm leaning towards that method. They don't have to worry about styling my hair I just want the color.

 

[Leshia]

I'm planning to go to an Aveda salon to get my hair colored as well. I had the same concerns as my hair will most likely be colored by a caucasion and I don't want to scare her off with my naps. From what I have gathered, it doesn't seem to be a problem. They seem to be able to handle all hair types. I was most concerned with preparing for the visit as I didn't want to go with product in my hair (but if I don't, it will take them forever to get the color on especially if they don't wash first). I have spoken with someone who said that she was washed and conditioned first while the other said they worked on her dry hair. One suggested I wash the night before and part hair in 4 sectons, plait or twist and go that way. So far I'm leaning towards that method. They don't have to worry about styling my hair I just want the color.

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I want color only and since I do wash and go's, styling is not an issue with me. Also, it's so short right now since i've just CHOPPED that cut isn't necessary either. If you get there before I do, please do share your experience. Anyone else? I know that Poohbear goes but I'm wondering about various other locations since I'm not in Tennessee...

 

[Nonie]

Well, I did go to an Aveda salon - or at least I think it was coz everything they sold and used was Aveda. *shrug* Insisted on having a particular stylist as I was informed she's a guru with natural hair. First thing the receptionist thought was I had to be there for a press or a perm. When my stylist showed up, she tried to convince me to get a texturizer. I had to almost argue and insist that I just wanted to learn how to style my now-out-of-braids-and-much-longer-than-I'm-used-to nothing more and hoped she could show me. To cut a long story short, I left there having lost over 5 inches of hair, with a style I hated, and my hair was dry and hard the next morning and looked matted (so much for the DC I'd gotten). In short, I hated my experience and will never return.

Mind you, I might've been the odd one out as I would never have been told to go there, had many pple not had great success with the stylist and the salon. Oh and they might be good at coloring coz I found myself having to put my foot down again on the topic of color. I DID NOT WANT MY HAIR COLORED, but my stylist kept telling me it'd look good. Well, I'm pretty stubborn and do only what *I* think looks good; not what folks tell me. So you may not be disappointed if you go for color.