Monday, August 11, 2008

choosing the best aveda salon for my wedding. (the options)

We will be calling the salon tonite and/or tomorrow to get information and price pkgs for wedding day. All the salons I am considering only use AVEDA products/makeup and they kind of specialize in the relaxology/aromatherapy experience in a salon so ive heard it is very calming and some even give a massage as part of the service.

We are going to go with one of the five AVEDA salons below but won't know which one til we call and weigh pros/cons to pick the best one for my wedding day needs. Whichever one we choose will enable a practice trial run of makeup and updo in addition to wedding, that way I will get a chance to know what styles are good or best for my hair type and facial type/personality. It will also minimize mistakes happening on wedding day or being stuck with a style that does not suit me or look good. I am anxious over that so having a trial run makes me feel better.

The pricing is pretty reasonable and Jimmy agreed, its not too expensive considering what it is for. Some of these salons are called 'concept' salons and 'lifestyle'- lifestyle we figured out means flagship store and concept is a store that branched out of the flagship but is prob more independent from aveda and doesnt practice everything the flagship store might. I am assuming that is how it is.

So here are the main ones we are looking at with price ranges:

[note that the ones starred are the ones both jimmy and i feel have the best potential and look really good based on reviews we saw online and their websites!]

** 1- Whole Salon & Spa [concept salon]

Oldsmar, FL- 813-854-4455
Hours: M-F 9am-9pm; Sat-9am-7pm; Sun-10am-5pm

Service Menu + Prices Online:

Haircut- $25-75 [i am only getting a basic trim and my hair is one length so id hope any of these salons would charge me the lowest end of the price scale!]
Single Process Hair Color- $40-85
Wedding Package for Updo and Makeup: $190 includes trial run of bridal hairstyle UPDO / Makeup and for day of wedding! great deal/price.
Brow- approx $20


* 2- Level Salon- [lifestyle aveda salon]

by USF on Bearss Ave. in Tampa, FL 813-972-0404
Hours: open til 8pm on most days, at least on M-F; Weekend hrs may close a little earlier.

Service Menu + Prices Online:

Haircut- starting at $25
Haircolor- starting at $50
Bridal Makeup- $80 [inc. trial run and day of wedding]
Updo- Prices not listed, suggests a phonecall to find out price or any wedding pkg deals.
Brow- $15


* 3- Touch Salon & Spa [lifestyle aveda salon]
Citrus Park/West Chase area. 814-1390
Hours: ??? Not listed, must call for days/times open for business.

Service Menu + Prices Online:
Haircut-$45
Haircolor-$65
Updo-$55
Brow-$20
Bridal Makeup [don't know if it includes trial run, need trial and day of] $60
Wedding Pkgs- suggests call to find out any pkg deals


4- Rituals Salon [concept salon]

by Clearwater Mall 727-797-2800
Hours:


Service Menu + Prices Online:
Haircut-$25-50
Haircolor-$40-50
Updo-$35-50 - must find out if extra charge for bridal/tiara/veil updo and if they have pkgs that do trial run of hair/makeup and on wedding day etc.
Bridal Makeup- $40
Brow-$20

-I won't consider this salon unless it has a good wedding pkg and has experience in doing bridal and wedding events. Won't know til we call and investigate more later in wkend.


5- Dillard's Dept Sotre in Citrus Park Mall

Phone Number: 926-4545
No Information on website. Must call for hours and prices and any pkgs, and ask if they even do wedding events etc.

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