Lux Aveda Salon/Spa

I had my facial done by Lindsay a couple of days ago and the experience was amazing. I love getting facials and I have been to many spas from $ to $$$$ level. I have never had a facial by Aveda so Lindsay took the time to explain what Aveda facial is. She was very professional and very friendly. She asked me what is my skin concern, what would I like to improve my skin on, and what do I want her to focus on today. I told her my concerns and she recommended The Enbrightment Facial based my skin concerns. I was given 3 scent choices to choose from and I choose the lavender scent for my facial. Lindsay was very thorough, she inform me every step of the facial but the facial was relaxing I fell asleep soon after she begin working on my face. I think the bonus point for me was the scalp massage that I got at the end of the facial.
spa was tucked away from the salon so it was very quiet. The décor was modern and tranquil.
I have already booked my next session with her and this time I am trying out The Aveda Back Facial along with my face facial. Hopefully both will be amazing.

Today I had a facial with Lindsay. You can’t see the spa section from the outside, it is in a hidden part of the back. I was immediately put at ease with her, because she is just that kind of person. In addition, she is completely competent. I asked her to talk me through the facial, because I wanted to know exactly what was being used and what it was supposed to do, and she did just that.
The products they use for their facials are fantastic. I didn’t go and buy a bunch of it to take home, but my skin definitely is a lot happier for getting it done.
Ugh, parking screwed me though. I was there for 2 hours and ten minutes, validated, and had to pay $ 3. What a scam!!! I hate you Gardenwalk, but I love you Lux/​Aveda and Lindsay.

Spa Review Only:
I first went to LINDSAY B. for my first facial 2 weeks ago. I was so impressed with her service and the results that I came back again today.
She’s so professional and knows what she’s doing. I personally don’t like people touching my face but she made me feel really comfortable and I was able to completely relax. She also gave me a lot of great useful tips and recommendations (not up-​sells). I really like that she didn’t pressure me to buy any product or book future appts. Instead, I asked how often can I come and I went ahead and booked with her for the next 3 months.
If you’re looking for a facial, I highly recommend LINDSAY.
PS– they validate your parking. I’m not sure how long some of these past reviewers are there for but I’ve never had to pay for parking. (Even when I’ve dined at the Garden Walk) And if I did have to pay for parking like other major cities do (ie. LA, SF, NYC) I’d rather pay for parking and receive great service than be a cheapass and get mediocre service.

Tasha left unexpectedly one day about a year ago. I last saw her in the salon when I was there to buy products. The following week, when I called to make an appointment for a cut, they told me she was «no longer with the salon.» The salon refused to elaborate (which I can understand, I guess) but they insisted they didn’t know where she was or how to contact her. Yeah right. I get not wanting to discuss certain things from a business perspective, but the whole thing still came off as shady which turned me off to the salon as a whole.
Despite my best efforts to locate her online, I never found Tasha so I decided to look for someone new. I took to Unilocal and found Amber at Salon Rebelle in Orange. She is amazing. I highly recommend her (see my review for that salon for more info).

I bought my first visit as a groupon. I was trying to get back to some length from a bad previous hair cut (from somewhere else). i was not thrilled about trying somewhere new but I’m glad I did. Tanya did my hair, corrected my highlights and lightly trimmed my hair. I can really see a difference and I hope to go back.
Thank you Tanya.

My facial experience at Aveda was heavenly. SO HEAVENLY I FELL ASLEEP. No big deal you say, but for me, I can’t even fall asleep at night in my own bed with white noise machines, an amateur massage therapist husband and countless body pillows, due to being 32 weeks pregnant. My aesthetician, Lindsay, was better than Benadryl in that respect (more on her splendor in a bit).
The quality of the products helped make this facial a five-​star experience for me. Dermologica burns my skin, which isn’t even sensitive. I mean, I could probably sandpaper peppercorns into my face and not get a reaction but a Dermologica facial makes my skin feel a little roasted for days. The Aveda facial was gentle and effective, you know, like a good laxative. But in all seriousness, I love Aveda skincare now. I loved that the facial smelled great (you choose from three aromatherapy scents to use throughout the facial) and was super relaxing. I even bought the little trial kit for the enbrightening line — $ 60 was pricey, I won’t lie — because I loved how my skin looked and felt afterwards, making me a liar because I had sworn off Aveda skincare a few years ago when I tried its Tourmaline products which did nothing for me.
Also, Lindsay is a true artist at her craft. I hate it when facials and extractions feel like they’re making your skin worse with all the pulling and tugging. Lindsay’s extractions were painless and didn’t leave my skin red but still managed to get my skin clean.
I fell asleep during the facial and was awakened with the scent of peppermint under my nose. Why can’t my husband wake me up like that? ;)
We ended the facial with a neck/​shoulder massage and delicious cucumber/​lemon infused water. Lindsay was so good I don’t even want to try another aesthetician when I go back. The regular price is $ 120 from the menu I saw at the front desk, but they have (had?) a special going on for a winter facial for only $ 65 which is definitely a steal. Either way though, this is a definite treat.

Being an Aveda salon was its saving grace, but there’s not much more than that. All the workers here were nice, and the haircut was fine, but it took long enough that my validated parking time frame ran out and the results of the the cut/​color was not anything beyond decent. In other words, not worth Lux’s prices.
Take note though, that Lux’s prices seem to be on the lower end of Aveda salons in the area. So it might be good for an Aveda fan if you’re on a budget and can find a stylist who you mesh with.
I had a problem when I came back for bang trims. Usually you get a discount on bang trims with your regular stylist. When I made my appt, they misidentified me and booked a different stylist. Since she wasn’t my regular stylist, I had to pay full price. Their mistake, but I had to pay. Small things like this matter.
Directions: The salon is in the Anaheim GardenWalk outdoor mall. Enter the parking garage from Katella Ave (seems like the easiest entrance). park and take the elevator up. The salon is on the first level in the middle area of the mall.
Don’t forget to validate your parking ticket!

I have been going to the Lux Aveda Salon for about 8 years now back when it was at its original location in Fullerton and hands down this is the best salon ever! I have been to a lot of the stylists, which is probably taboo since I should be loyal to just one although my «I want my hair blonde and I want it now» attitude allows me to just take whoever is available since I trust in the product and the salon.
First, I used to go to Shanna, who is the first stylist that has blessed my hair, it was incredible. When she left on maternity leave she recommended I go to Kim M., who is the Rolls Royce of hair stylists, especially highlights! She can get pretty booked because she is so good, but it is definitely worth the wait! She really listens to what you want and creates somehting better than you’ve expected. I have also seen Sarai, who is equally incredible. Her highlights are beautiful and her cuts and blowouts are amazing, you really do leave feeling great!
Last but certainly not least I recently visited Camille (Sp?) when I had a hair disaster. She is fairly new and rescued me from my «back to brown green» hair blunder. She took the time to sit down with me to discuss my options and truly cared about the end result. I could not be happier! I left feeling like a new woman! I got a really cute Jennifer Aniston bob with honey highlights which is a complete 180 from long, strangly, green! It was a miracle! Also, the Aveda products are amazing, and from going to the salon so any years I always have to splurge on something. Also, Camille’s massages are UH-​MAZING! I would go for just that next time. :-P
All in all, LUX is a top notch salon, and I have NEVER had a bad experience in the past 8 years of going here.

I love coming to Lux, everyone is so very nice, it smells fantastic! There are a lot of products to review and smell, with detailed information about each one! (This is my favorite thing to do, I love when she isn’t ready for me and I get to look at all the products, haha!)
I’ve only ever had my hair done by Wendy and her assistants. I love Wendy, she is a hair magician — somehow tapping into my brain through my vague descriptions — and always giving me the very best version of exactly what I wanted.
The one time I went to another salon was strictly due to impatience, like a fool. I had 6inches cut off my hair to make it into a chin length bob and to this day I regret not going to Wendy. It looked awful. Yet somehow she was able to fix it like a wizard. I always enjoy her conversation, and the neck rub/​wash is the best I’ve ever had. I love this place!

Hot on Unilocal is every spoiled girls dream. I missed this opportunity back in 2009 and jumped at the chance last year.
I took them up on the offer of visiting my favorite hair salon — Aveda. I can’t quite remember what turned me onto Aveda but I’ve never looked back. My usual go to salon is in Long Beach however this offer was for one in Anaheim or Fullerton. I guess that 30 minute drive isn’t too bad. I’ll go anywhere for their quality of service.
I made my appointment early in the week and was amazed by the level of customer service just on the phone. Sometimes when I’ve called the receptionist is either rude, isn’t interested, or wants to book my appointment and get me off the phone. I told them I had seen their offer on Unilocal.She asked me a few questions about my hair, what I was looking for and matched me up with a stylist. Here’s where I was worried. My hair is a precious commodity and I’m just not happy if the stylist doesn’t understand what I want. So I was bit skeptical about making this appointment but Aveda is known for stellar quality in all their salons so I went in with blind faith.
Lux Aveda is located in the Anaheim Garden Walk. I was pleased to learn that they validated parking. I was offered tea and water upon arrival and quickly seated for my initial consult with my new stylist, Jenny. She looked at my hair and assessed that it was thin but dense. Ah, I was always told it was thick but that really isn’t the case. Also, it was slightly damaged so for health reasons she wanted to chop a few inches off to encourage growth.
We also talked about color. I like going red for the Fall and it’s usually maroon or burgundy however with my pink undertones it was suggested I go more purple/​violet. This was also new for me and I could feel myself being hesitant but I trusted her judgment.
The color and cut process went fast. Aveda is a full service salon so while my hair was being conditioned I received a hand massage and learned that conditioner should only be applied 3 inches away from the root or else you’ll weigh down your hair. I also learned how to style my hair effortlessly with minimal products and how to train my new side swept bangs. I couldn’t be happier.
As for the finished product — wow! I am so glad I let the skeptics in me die. The violet undertones suit me so well and I really think I’ve found my new color, salon, and stylist. Thanks Hot on Unilocal

I have been going here for about the past year and a half now and I have to say that they treat their male patrons just as well as they do their female patrons. Prior to them getting their unusual colors, they would bleach my hair so I could dye it at home… now they can do it all.
Also tried out their 30-​minute facial a few months ago… and loved it. One day I’ll get the wife in there to do the same, but for now the Spa portion is my little secret ^_^

UPDATE: Wade, the Manager of Lux Aveda, contacted me based on my review and offered to either have me come back and see another stylist or a refund. I think that was a very classy move and I really appreciated their willingness to try to offer a solution, even if the damage to my hair was already done. For that reason, I think others should try Lux Aveda, but again, I say proceed with extreme caution when using Amanda.
Thank you, Wade!

Located in the fairly new Garden Walk Center by Disneyland, this non pretentious spa/​hair salon/​aveda shop turned out to be a pleasant experience. I had purchased a facial/​massage deal from travelzoo and made an appt last wkd. the two ladies mercedes and mayra were friendly and made me feel comfortable. the facial was relaxing and my skin felt moisturized and smooth the entire day. the massage pressure was perfect. mayra seemed to know what she was doing. i loved the aromatherapy & aveda products that they used. i’d come back again.
tip: they validate. it’s 50% off the regular fee. we ended paying a small fee for parking.

i’m torn what to give this review.
my experience was both good and bad. the bad was probably half my fault tho.
so~ the groupon went out for $ 25 = $ 50 worth of services. i don’t usually do anything with hair but i do my research. when i came upon their website. i saw a coupon for cut&color $ 50 giftcard with registering for their mailing list. poor student, eager to try a salon. opted for the website coupon — figured i would probably be back with the high reviews from Unilocal and it seemed like it was a good promo for first time visitors. i interpreted the $ 50 gift card as a under $ 20 haircut for first timers. «pay a little for the first one and come back next time cuz we’re good» kind of thing.
*added: gaaargh~ two days later the groupon coupon is still up. }:(
/​/​first the service: my stylist was emily.
emily is such a sweetheart. she’s young and polite and the best person i could have been paired with. i initially called for tasha since all the reviews seemed to point to her. but she’s no longer with the salon. the receptionist just booked me for emily and i’m fortunate that i was paired with her. there aren’t any reviews for her– but lemme rave about emily a bit. she’s sweet, gives an aura of honesty and trustworthiness, she doesn’t force conversation (i hate stylists who force talk on you just to fill silence.) but still makes for a fun chat. we had such a great time.
she took her time and was good to explain what she had in mind and the process — esp. for someone like me who shared that i don’t frequent salons. (aka: she pays attention to what you say). i have really long hair (Asian, naturally straight, easy to manage). and i usually like to just let the stylist «show me what they’ve got». emily was good to clean up my hair so it looked healthier and shinier. she did just enough — not too much chopping or unique style — but just clean, simple and i’m happy with what she did.
/​/​now the downside.
as a post law grad… whoever came up with their website coupon seriously needs to add more small print. okay so one side in favor of the salon: the coupon says «cut *&* color». it was probably my bad for assuming that «first time visit» was not the emphasis of the promotion. rather «cut AND color». they did not, would not, honor the gift card. shit out of luck for me. i could have bought the groupon. even offered to pay the $ 25 for the groupon price. (it was a long shot but worth a try right?) but nope. need the prepurchase and physical print out and needed to have cut AND colored for the giftcard. so guess who walked in thinking she was only going to spend about 20 without tip but instead walks out with almost 80 bucks gone. ugh.
they really need to add small print to their website regarding the coupon for $ 50 gift card. to my Unilocalers: note — the gift card requires BOTH services. unfortunately i was already cut and i don’t color. i pretty much got a «too bad, sucks for you». bleh.
if you’re planning to go to the salon. emily is your girl. she’s swell.
i also like the products they use. aveda’s nice. :) but their lack of information for the promotion, and the pain in my wallet (i might just be jaded since i didnt expect to spend that much. but the prices were just a tad bit high for a simple trim and wash) will probably leave me hesitant to return unless groupon has another promotion.
shrugs. i’m neutral. good and bad. honestly i don’t know if i’d return.
had i paid the price i believed i would be paying or even the $ 25 groupon cost for $ 50 worth. of course, tipping emily for her time appropriately based on full price … i might have been inclined for a better review.

Love, love, love this place! Lux makes me feel like a princess every time I walk in here!
I first came here a couple of years ago when I decided that I did NOT want to cry after every haircut I get from an Asian lady. Granted, it is a little pricey, but I always come out of there satisfied. My stylist was Christina, but she moved and then she recommended Tasha, who recently left. I do recommend Jenn as well. They are AMAZING!
With every service you get, they offer you a complimentary hand/​neck massage. Now, WHO doesn’t want a free massage??!
BTW, sign up for their weekly emails and they offer what Lux calls «Last Minute Appointments.» If you’re lucky to book it (first call, first serve), you receive 20% off. How awesome is that?

Well it should NOT have taken me this long to review this place but I am a very busy gal!
My hair looks INCREDIBLE!
I have curly hair, not super tight ringlets, but there is a LOT of it! Most stylists are not used to it or treat it as a burden. Something that must be straightened, relaxed, thinned, and fit in to your typical perfect blow out kind of hair.
My old stylist decided to make a baby so I had to part ways. I have been very apprehensive in finding a new stylist as I have had man a terrible experience (starting with a young Vietnamese woman beating that crap out of the back of my head with a brush calling me perfectly maintained curls «tangled» and a stylist sighing and scoffing as she blew out my hair despite my obvious desire not to)
I find the coupon and was relived to see there was NO fine print as soon as i arrived. I was greeted with a delicious tea by the receptionist who treated me with so much respect and kindness despite it being one of my hobo days which was very much appreciated.
My stylist complemented my curls and stated she wanted to accentuate them which had me beaming from ear to ear. i wanted a streak of grey in my jet black hair but she refused. I appreciated that, she said it would dry my curls so she recommended maybe doing and icy blue against a navy which i loved the idea of and she also dyed my roots which were much needed. when she shampooed i swear she had the most WONDERFUL hands! I told her to do what she thought was best for the cut. she did long lovely layers which was perfect for my curls and framed my face nicely! i only have great things to say about this salon!

It’s hard to justify $ 25 for an eyebrow wax and $ 20 for an upper lip! BUT… Lux is a spa, they give you hot tea or flavored water and they pamper you — even if it is just a wax.
Free 2 hour parking and $ 5 off your first wax, plus a little massage and tension releasing oils… I love it!

Kim made me cry… tears of joy!
A week ago, I tried to save a little bit of money by getting my hair cut at a cheap national chain, and dying my own hair with a bottle of $ 10 dye. Bad idea. I didn’t get a hair cut. I was attacked with scissors, and I thought that my hair was beyond repair without going super short.
As soon as my sister-​in-​law saw how bad my hair was, she sent me to the Lux Aveda, and paid for my cut and color. I called on Tuesday and got an appointment for Thursday (I’m sure I could have gotten Wednesday, but I was busy)
Kim not only salvaged my hair, but made it absolutely beautiful! The color is so gorgeous, and she was able to even out my layers without losing any length. I don’t even know HOW she managed to do it, but my hair looks LONGER after she cut it (magic?). She was so cute and chatty, and was everything I’ve always wanted in a hair stylist.
It’s a little pricier than I’m used to paying for hair cuts, but I will definitely go back again! I’m absolutely convinced on paying a little more for quality work. I’m already thinking about taking my boyfriend in to get massages together.

This review is for the PRODUCT AND NOT THE SALON/​SERVICE
If you are looking for an amazing foot crème, come to Aveda.
Whether its the salon or the store in the mall, they have the most amazing PEPPERMINT ROSEMARY FOOTCREME KNOWN TO HUMAN KIND!
I am dead serious, for dry, sore, tired and achy feet, its incredible. It costs 22 bucks for a 8 ounce tube, but it lasts a while and worth every damn penny!
If your feet are sore from holiday shopping, come to Aveda and buy the foot crème. Its probably the best relaxing and comforting foot crème I have ever tried!

I came here because I live right down the street. The Anaheim Garden Walk is pretty new and I’ve seen the stores and restaurants here open one-​by-​one — well, the Lux Aveda Salon was definitely a treat! I called on a Monday to see if I could get an appointment for the same day. They were closing early that day but agreed to let me come in at 6:30 PM.
My stylist Tasha was absolutely wonderful! Super patient and we had the best time talking. I just wanted a trim and she asked if I wanted layers framing my face. What? I couldn’t conceptualize or picture it but after 30 min of talking with her I totally trusted her and it turned out great! As she finished up, the rest of the salon (receptionist and other stylist) joined in on the conversation. It was the most fun I’ve had at a salon.
However, this is a really small salon. I’m really surprised they managed to fit a full-​service hair salon and the spa (beauty spa & massage) in that little location but it works for now since it’s not too crowded. The prices are typical ($ 45 – 60 for a cut) considering other salons I go to around the area charge just as much — because I was one of their first customers I got 50% off! Woo hoo!