Propaganda

I was a regular client of Propaganda for three years. I would go for a cut and colour every 8 – 10 weeks and was overall happy with their services. I was a client of Natasha’s for some time and then saw another stylist when she left for another salon. The salon has a contemporary vibe and they always had unique local art decorating their space. Propaganda offered the standard Aveda experience with hand and scalp massages and complimentary Aveda Comfort tea during your services, all of which were nice additions to your appointment and added to the relaxation of the experience. I never felt pressured to buy Aveda products and wasn’t shamed by my stylist when I admitted to using non-​Aveda products at home.
The reason why I only gave Propaganda only 3 stars is that I found my experiences there went steadily downhill in my last 3 – 4 services I had there. First, when I came in for a cut and colour, they started having an apprentice stylist complete my colour application instead of my regular stylist. The apprentice didn’t have the greatest colour application technique and ended up staining my skin on my face on multiple occasions. I was never asked if I was okay with the apprentice completing a major part of my service and this change really took away from my experience at the salon.
At my last appointment I had tried to book in with my regular stylist, but had to book on short notice and was given the option of booking with another stylist in order to accommodate my schedule. This was totally reasonable on the salon’s part and I appreciated their efforts to get me in on short notice. The service itself was great, but when I got home there was a message waiting on my voicemail from the salon stating I had been undercharged by $ 10 for my service that day (this stylist was a more senior stylist than my usual stylist I guess…) and the salon wanted me to contact them and pay this amount. I was never advise of the higher cost and would have been happy to pay it, had I been advised previously when I booked or even when I was at the salon. To call me after the service and demand this amount be paid seemed really tacky, especially when I had been a regular client for several years. This really left a bad impression and I decided to move on to find another salon in the city at this point. Too bad, as Propaganda was a reasonably priced Aveda salon with talented stylists.

I’ve been to Propaganda several times and seen three different stylists. Each time, I’ve had a great cut and a fun, relaxing visit. I have really curly hair and never flat iron, so I appreciate that all of stylists know how to cut curly hair — I’ve never once had someone try to flat iron my hair and then cut it. Kudos to the ladies at Propaganda, you do a great job.

Any place but here!
I made an appointment here because it was an aveda salon!
Unfortunately it was not a good experience. I asked to be a senior stylist and I really don’t think she was! It was clear that I had ruined some sort of her plans by making my appointment! Regardless, we had agreed on doing partial highlights (which in my experience is front to nape and is the centre section of hair). Which is what the girl did! I paid for my bill which came to $ 250 without tip! By the time I got home I saw she had charged me for a full head of hair! Ripped off! I will NEVER go back! I advise the same to you! Nothing worse then getting home and realizing that!
To bad because it looked like a nice place! Gives aveda a bad name! The blond was decent but it doesn’t matter anyway!

I would never in my life recommend this place to anyone.
As an Aveda trained cosmetologist, I *used to* feel comfortable going to any Aveda salon. I was new to the area, saw that this was an Aveda salon, and was like «Okay, awesome». I went in with a mohawk that was a little too wide, but not being able to make straight lines on the back of my head, I wanted someone else to make it a little narrower for me. I honestly can’t remember this girls name, but she said she understood and would only charge me for a perimeter trim, which makes sense. What happened next was the worst salon experience I’ve ever had. She began chopping at my hair, texturizing, and doing everything BUT narrowing my mohawk. The front of my hair ranged between 2 inches and ½ inch in length for absolutely no reason. She also chose to argue with me about what I wanted my hair to look like. I was upset and I left.
After crying in the car to my husband, we went back inside. I asked to speak to the salon manager, but she was busy with a client. Then I was told that instead of speaking to the manager (who was in the back of the salon rolling her eyes at me), the girl who had just messed up my hair could fix it for me, but they would have to charge me $ 50 extra because at that point it would be a full haircut. I went to another salon (Hair Garage), where they fixed it as much as possible, but even then it was still very uneven. It took about 3 haircuts (spaced out) to get it to look right.
This was a few months ago and just writing this review is angering me. It was just the worst experience.

I got my hair done at Propoganda by a junior stylist. This is the first time I ever walked into a salon and they did an in depth consultation where I was demanded to look through magazines for examples of cuts, where we had a two-​way conversation about what I wanted and what she understood that to be. I know this is probably because she is a new stylist, but Kudos to her for taking time to listen to what I wanted!
The haircut without colour took two hours! But it was worth it. Perhaps we got talking a little too much and I slowed her down or perhaps she was being cautious because she was a junior.
I would go here all the time if it weren’t so expensive. But, you do get what you pay for. — skilled stylists and Aveda products.

I’ve gone to Propaganda Salon a couple of times now, and I love it! The inside décor is really funky and modern. It’s got hardwood floors, colourful walls, and neat art hanging all over the place.
I come here to see Sherri, and she does an amazing job! The thing I like most about her is she sits down with me and talks to me about what I’ve been doing with my hair and what exactly I am looking for. Finally, a stylist that actually listens!
I’ve come here just for hair cuts and before or after (I can’t remember) the girl washes my hair, she massages my scalp with a pleasant-​smelling oil. This is so incredibly relaxing – just amazing. After my last cut, my stylist applied some lipstick, so that was pretty cool.
I’ve seen all types of people come here and get all types of styles from very conservative to very edgy. I usually pay about $ 46, which is very comparable to other salons. Oh, and Propaganda does give student discounts!