Aveda Tillman Salon

05/15/2008 Posted by mamasc

I went to Till for color after meeting several people who looked fabulous and revealed their secret: hair color by Till. I love the salon and the staff is great. Although it isn't necessary for a good cut, I really look forward to the short massage I get every time I go there. So relaxing! I also really like the cucumber water and tea they serve - yum!

Pros: color and cut make me look younger

Cons: none

02/07/2008 Posted by ckapsu

OK, that headline is unfair. It's not the worst haircut I've ever had. That would still be the time my then 4-year-old cut my hair (I was 6). But this is the worst hair cut I've paid for. I don't know how I could have been any more explicit: "I want it short." She would cut and then ask me if it looked OK. "No, I would like it short, please." Three times we would go through this. Finally, I gave up. When I paid at the front desk I looked in the mirror and and the receptionist asked if I liked my cut. "I'll get used to it," was my reply. That's not exactly a ringing endorsement. And for the privilege of getting a haircut I hate, I got to pay an exorbitant price too!

Pros: Downtown

Cons: Price, service, nothing special

11/14/2007 Posted by bknotts

The price suggests more upscale treatment, but the actual experience was rather average. Some friends and I were preparing for an event and decided to go to this establishment. We weren't disappointed, but we were not overly impressed either.

Pros: staff was friendly

Cons: extra attention to detail and special touches are needed to justify the pricing

08/28/2007 Posted by jss2176

I recently moved to Columbia from Dallas and was nervous about finding a new hair salon. I went to an Aveda salon in Dallas that I loved so I figured I couldn't go wrong with that...but that wasn't the case. First, it was almost impossible to make an appointment. Every time I called I got an answering machine and when I finally left a message no one called me back. I should have seen this as a sign. They charge $15 (I think) for a "consultation". I decided I would give it a try. When I went back to get my hair highlighted she barely remembered what we had talked about. In most upscale salons you are offered lemon water, coffee or even a glass of wine. Not here. Now, I could really care less if they offer me a drink, however, after being there for almost 4 hours I was quite parched. And considering the price they charged this should definitely be part of the service. The stylist was nice enough, but did what SHE thought was best for my hair. So, instead of making it look presentable it is now a "Work in progress" as my natural color grows out (hard to explain). It isn't like I was coloring my own hair before I came here - I was going to another Aveda salon! After getting the bill I was floored at the amount. They had told me the 100% foil would be $100 but I didn't expect the haircut to cost $75. Both of these are more than I paid in a much more sophisticated Dallas Salon. I am sorry to say the whole experience was quite disappointing.

01/29/2007 Posted by htown04

After moving away from Columbia, I've searched and searched for a comparable salon. Even in a huge city, with many choices, there is none that compares to Tillman. The genuine concern for the client's well being and happiness shines through in everything they do. And if you're willing to schedule far in advance, Till's styling and color skills are unbeatable. He's usually really booked up for a reason. He's really good. His attention to detail, timeless and trendy styles, and artistic abilities lead this whole salon to be one the best available anywhere. Columbia is lucky to be home to Tillman.

Pros: location, style, price, value, staff, ...

Cons: its the only one around