Offering Professional Haircut and Color Services at Aveda Covent Garden: Be a Model and Support Beauty Education
Are you interested in receiving a high-quality haircut or color treatment at an affordable price while supporting ongoing professional training? Aveda Covent Garden is currently welcoming models to participate in hair styling practice sessions led by a dedicated trainee as part of her certification process.
About the Service
The trainee stylist, undergoing comprehensive training at Aveda, is preparing for her upcoming certification exam scheduled for September. To achieve this, she is seeking volunteers to serve as model clients for various hair services, including haircuts and color applications.
Service Schedule and Options
- Haircuts: Available every Monday at 9:30 AM, offering styles such as graduated bobs, layered cuts, and short hairstyles.
- Color Treatments: Also on Mondays, starting at 1:30 PM, focusing on tinting and highlighting techniques (please note: balayage and scalp bleaches are not part of these sessions).
Please be aware that these appointment times are fixed and non-negotiable.
Who Is Welcome?
All genders and hair types are encouraged to participate, provided the hair is in good condition suitable for the desired styles or colors. Whether you’re seeking a simple trim or a subtle highlights, your hair’s current health and your styling goals are important considerations.
How to Book
Interested participants should send a first message indicating the desired service, your preferred Monday date, and include clear photographs of your hair. These photos help the trainee assess hair condition, length, and any existing damage. Including inspiration images for color is also highly beneficial.
Pricing and Duration
- Haircuts: £10, with sessions lasting up to three hours due to the training nature.
- Color Treatments: £20 for tints and £30 for half-head highlights. Please note: full-head coloring is not available at this time.
Training sessions take longer than standard appointments to ensure quality and safety, with color appointments potentially occupying an entire afternoon.
Additional Information
- A skin test is legally required for all color treatments. These can be administered as walk-ins at the salon before your scheduled appointment.
- Models benefit from a 30% discount on all Aveda products purchased at the salon.
Thank you for considering supporting a trainee stylist in her professional development. Your participation not only helps her refine her skills but also offers you a luxurious look at an exceptional price.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact us
As a London resident who’s passionate about supporting local training initiatives, I just wanted to say what a fantastic opportunity this is!
Participating as a model not only helps upcoming stylists hone their skills but also provides an affordable way to refresh your look with high-quality Aveda products. It’s a win-win situation—beauty and community support combined.
For anyone considering volunteering, here are a few tips:
Also, as someone who appreciates sustainable and natural beauty routines, I love that Aveda is involved, emphasizing eco-friendly products and professionalism. It’s a great way to support the local beauty scene while getting a cut or color at a fraction of the usual price.
If you’ve ever thought about supporting training programs or simply want a new style, I highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity—it’s a valuable experience for both the stylist in training and you as a client!