I have to admit, I wasn't sure what to expect since the services are performed by students. Since my long-time stylist recently moved away, I've been in search for a new place to get my hair done. I enjoy Aveda salons so after receiving a horrible haircut from a high-end Aveda salon I decided to give Carsten Institute a go. Perhaps I lucked out and got a talented student but it was one of the best haircuts I've had! She was timid at first but warmed up after we started talking and the process took a little longer since the instructors check the students work several times. It took a little over three hours for an all-over color and cut. Cannot beat the prices, though! The color was $45 and the cut $16, however, you can find coupons on valpak or azspagirls. Since this is a school the ambience is not quite as relaxing. You may see students or instructors goofing off or hear the students being called to the front via a loudspeaker. The only negative comments I have are that the instructors seemed less professional than the students in their demeanor and the receptionist was extremely unfriendly.
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