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Brown Aveda Institute
Brown Aveda Institute
Brown Aveda Institute

Brown Aveda Institute Mentor

Beauty school salon in Mentor, OH · 2 locations

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Brown Aveda Institute is part of the Aveda School Program and operates two campuses: one at 8816 Mentor Avenue in Mentor and one in the Southpark Center in Strongsville. Both are reached at (440) 255-9494. The school was founded by Nancy Brown, Ed Brown and Holly Brown, who say the training covers cosmetology, esthetics and nails alongside self-mastery and people skills.

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Brown Aveda Institute is part of the Aveda School Program and operates two campuses: one at 8816 Mentor Avenue in Mentor and one in the Southpark Center in Strongsville. Both are reached at (440) 255-9494. The school was founded by Nancy Brown, Ed Brown and Holly Brown, who say the training covers cosmetology, esthetics and nails alongside self-mastery and people skills.

Students carry out every treatment here, and a licensed instructor oversees each one. Guests from age six upward are welcome regardless of gender, and anyone under 18 must bring written permission from a parent or guardian. Both clinics take booked visits and accept walk-ins. A specific student can be requested, though that choice isn't guaranteed. Opening times differ between campuses, so check the relevant school schedule first. A patch test is needed before any hair color. Pricing for chemical texturizing and coloring depends on hair length, porosity and any extra products used.

The service menu spans chemical texturizing, facial treatments, botanical hair and scalp care, hair color, haircuts and styling, braiding, make-up, nails, and body waxing. Facial and skin services use plant-based and essence-focused treatments, including Tulasara Elemental Nature, Perfecting Plant Peel, dual exfoliation and microdermabrasion. Every hair service comes with a complimentary scalp treatment, a mini-facial and a hand and arm massage. Both clinics sell Aveda hair, skin, body and make-up products, and gift cards can be bought in store or through the website and used at either location.

The school says it has raised money for local children through Clothe a Child and Adopt a Child, and that it has donated a total of $12,000 to a range of charities. Staff and students also run a drawing each April to support Earth Day. Prospective students can review program costs, lengths and schedules, and graduates may get career placement help, though placement is not guaranteed. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) and offers an alumni association.

Students perform services under licensed instructor supervision, and the school's training includes self-mastery and people skills along with technical work. Aveda products are used throughout, which the school describes as plant-based.

Specials & promotions

  • Complimentary scalp treatment, mini-facial, and hand and arm massage with hair services

    Included with all hair services

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Microdermabrasion package of 4 for $280

    $280

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Relaxer retouches, full relaxers, conventional perms and spiral perms, with prices starting from $35 and varying with hair length and porosity.

  • Relaxer Retouch $35+
  • Full Relaxer $40+
  • Conventional Perm $45+
  • Spiral Perm $55+

Plant-based facials and skin treatments, including Tulasara Elemental Nature, Perfecting Plant Peel, dual exfoliation and microdermabrasion, plus body treatments for the underarms, arms, legs and upper back or chest.

  • Underarm $20+
  • Arm $25+
  • Half Leg $35+
  • Upper Back/Chest $40+
  • Tulasara Elemental Nature $50
  • Tulasara Elemental Nature facial $50
  • Perfecting Plant Peel $60
  • Dual Exfoliation $65
  • Microdermabrasion $80
  • Microdermabrasion package of 4 $280

Botanical therapy, offered alone or with a service, and a botanical hair and scalp treatment with style.

  • Botanical Therapy with Service $25+
  • Botanical Hair + Scalp Treatment w/ Style $45

Color glossing, all-over color, retouches, full and custom foil highlights and combinations of these, with a patch test required before color.

  • Color Glossing $35+
  • All Over Color Going Darker $45+
  • Custom Foil $45+
  • Retouch Color $45+
  • Full Foil $50+
  • Retouch with Custom Foil $55+
  • All Over Color Going Lighter $70+
  • Retouch with Full Foil $80+

Haircuts and styles for women and men, shampoo, set and style, braiding, and formal styling, including dry and shampoo options.

  • Shampoo, Set & Style $20
  • Haircut & Style $23
  • Haircut & Style (women and men) $23
  • Braiding $25+
  • Formal Style Dry $26+
  • Formal Style with Shampoo $32+

Make-up application offered as a stand-alone service.

  • Make-Up Application $15

Manicures, pedicures, gel manicures and pedicures, French polish, polish changes, gel removal, paraffin and hot oil treatments.

  • French Polish $3+
  • Gel Removal (with manicure/pedicure) $10
  • Polish Change (includes Aveda massage ritual) $10+
  • Gel Removal (without manicure/pedicure) $15
  • Paraffin Treatment $17
  • Manicure $20+
  • Hot Oil Manicure (no polish) $25
  • Gel Manicure $30
  • Pedicure $30+
  • French Gel Manicure $37
  • Gel Pedicure $40

Waxing for brows, upper lip, chin, cheek, underarms, arms, half legs and upper back or chest.

  • Wax Brow / Upper Lip / Chin / Cheek $12
  • Underarm Wax $20+
  • Arm Wax $25+
  • Half Leg Wax $35+
  • Upper Back/Chest Wax $40+

Photos

  • Eleven staff women posing against brick wall
  • Large group of students outdoors in black uniforms
  • Retail shelves of Aveda products with two staff
  • Students shampooing clients at sinks
  • Exterior view of the Brown Aveda Institute building with entrance and parking
  • Storefront of Brown Aveda Institute with its name sign and glass entrance doors
  • Student styling a classmate's blonde hair with clips in a training salon
  • Retail display of Aveda products and a treatment table in the salon space
  • Two instructors demonstrating a nail or hand technique to a student at a training table
  • Co-founders Ed and Nancy Brown posing in salon
  • Stylist in Aveda shirt cutting a sleek updo at a fashion event
  • Student cutting a man's hair in the salon

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Part of the Aveda School Program, with two campuses in Mentor and Strongsville
  • Services performed by supervised students, with set starting prices across the menu
  • Complimentary scalp treatment, mini-facial and hand and arm massage with all hair services
  • Plant-based Aveda product lines sold at both campuses
  • NACCAS accreditation and Mentor courses approved for veterans training
  • Hair designer program leads to an Ohio basic license
Good for
  • Clients seeking lower-cost services performed by students under supervision
  • Walk-in clients
  • Children age six and older with parental consent under 18
  • Prospective students comparing cosmetology, esthetics and nail programs
  • Clients who want Aveda-line hair, skin or nail services
  • Gift card recipients
Treats
  • Unwanted hair removal
  • Chemical texturizing
  • Hair color
  • Facial and skin care
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Make-up application
Techniques
  • Chemical texturizing: relaxer, conventional perm and spiral perm
  • Botanical hair and scalp treatment
  • Custom foil and full foil highlights
  • All-over color and color glossing
  • Tulasara Elemental Nature facial
  • Perfecting Plant Peel
  • Dual exfoliation
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Gel manicures and pedicures
  • Paraffin treatment

Products & treatments

  • Aveda hair care
  • Aveda skin care
  • Aveda body care
  • Aveda make-up

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