Douglas J Aveda Institute
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Beauty Schools, Schools-industrial Technical & Trade, Spas-beauty & DayVocational Schools
Customer Reviews (18 reviews)
tanisbr1
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2009This is seriously the BEST DEAL in town. You just have to find the right girl/guy. You can ask the receptionist to give you a student who is usually booked or someone with more experience if you are scared to have a newbie... (more)
bg51677
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2009If your seeking a salon, DO NOT walk into Douglas J. Yes, you will hear that this is "the greatest" place to go....but that is far from the truth. If you enjoy getting services in a "sweat shop" atmoshphere then this may... (more)
Amanda333
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2008Douglas J does not care about its students. Do not contribute any more money to those crooks! My friend had a brain tumor and they are making her pay them 7,000 more dollars on top of the $15000 shes already paid to come... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2008If you're a bargain seeker, you can't do better than the douglas j aveda institute -- if you're lucky and don't end up with a student who isn't going to cut it in the beauty business. Be prepared to spend twice as much time... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 24, 2008I went to the institute for a bleach and tone touch up on my roots and ended up completely bald on the top of my head. I had to cut off all my hair. I was repeatedly assured that this new student on the floor would be highly... (more)
mrsdw
on Citysearch Sep 29, 2007Douglas J Aveda Institute in East Lansing offers a wonderful alternative to the "Express" Salons. For the same amount of money, you receive a free hair wash and conditioning, a scalp massage and a great haircut. The... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2007Aveda instructional facility with student-stylists. Full-service salon for hair, facials, nails, waxing, massage; various spa packages available. (more)
acvdep
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2006People always recommend Douglas J as the place to get your haircut... but I'd rather spend the little extra $ for a quality cut. Everytime I go there, its always something different. The service is terrible,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2005I have been to the Douglas J Aveda Institute several times for pedicures and recently went for a facial and massage. Each and everytime that I have been to the salon, it has been a very pleasurable experience. The rooms... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2005Friendly staff, great hair cuts, and great prices. Place is clean and fun to be. The stylists listen to what you want done to your hair and are pretty good about doing it. If your on a budget and want a good cut, this is the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2005Beware of bad haircuts when you book an appointment at Douglas J Institute. Since it is a school, students cut your hair under the (occasional) supervison of instructors. My stylist student got almost all the way... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2005Although I usually go to the salon in Okemos for services I have been to this location on occasion. The major thing in it's favor is the fact that it's so cheap (sorry...affordable). The environment and value added... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2005Some people may be a little scared of this place due to hair being cut by students. However, I have had some of my best haircuts at the Douglas J Institute. You pay around $14 (comparable to chain hair cut places) but it's... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 05, 2005Douglas J is a wonderful place to get your hair done at. The staff has excellent service and make nice conversation with you. They offer complementary coffee and will do your makeup for free as well. They dont just give... (more)
Isaac M.
on Judys Book Aug 21, 2005By far the BEST deal in East Lansing and Lansing proper. For a mere fourteen dollars you can have a haircut that will last an hour or so with two washes plus they indulge you with an aromatherapy scalp massage. Plus,... (more)
amie l.
on Judys Book Aug 20, 2005Good place nice people. Love the flowers, they always have fresh flowers everywhere. The products are all natural so the place smells great. Ask for the advanced students.... once they did mess up my hair, this can be... (more)
todd a.
on Judys Book Aug 08, 2005I know a number of people who swear by Douglas J for its affordability, and the fact that the students cannot take tips.My wife, on the other hand, got a haircut here which took the majority of 2 hours, and she was not... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 25, 2005At this branch of Douglas J (their Aveda Institute) your hair is cut/dyed/styled by intermediate-level students. The inside is very mod and trendy - lots of black and sleek silver. Their prices are incredible -... (more)