Pros:\n- Cheap ($12 for a haircut or blow out!!) \n\nCons:\n- Carve out at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours... The stylists are still students so they work under the direction of \"educators.\" There are only a few of them on the floor and every student needs to have their work approved before and after. \n- Parking is free in the garage behind the building but it can get full\n\nI feel like going to the Aveda Institute is a bit like playing roulette... 50/50 chances that you get an awesome stylist late in their training that does wonders to your hair or you get a total newb...\n\nI really enjoyed the blow out that I had. It was a total steal and looked great but it took FOREVER... My stylist was nice and did a great job but I ended up being late to the event I was getting styled for! 1  hour and 45 mins from start to finish... I don't know that I would ever take the gamble on getting my hair cut here but I'll definitely be back for a blow out.