Asanda Aveda Spa Lounge in SoHo

by | Oct 15, 2014 | Editor's Pick, Fashion | 0 comments

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Asanda Aveda Spa Lounge in SoHo

Are you looking for the trendiest place in Lower Manhattan to get your next new ‘do? Look no further and head to the Asanda Aveda Spa Lounge for one of the best haircuts in downtown New York.

Located in the heart of SoHo, the salon offers a wide range of services including haircuts, blowouts, facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, makeup and more. DOWNTOWN decided that we just had to check out this amazing spa for ourselves. I headed up to Soho and was received at the salon by the lovely Daniel Balarezo, general manager of the Asanda Aveda Spa. 

Upon my arrival, I was given a tour of the impressive facilities and the salon did not disappoint. Architecturally designed in a rectangular format, the lobby led to chandelier-lit hair stations where stylists were working deftly with their clients. The atmosphere slowly changed as you walked towards the back through a sultry, candlelit hallway where the more personal rooms for nail and waxing treatments were located.

After my tour, I got situated with my hairstylist for the evening, Carlos DePedro. Before each haircut, every customer is given a consultation to discuss proper treatment for their hair. Upon realizing that my hair has been dyed frequently in the past, (I am a girl after all!) I was given one of Asanda’s signature hair treatments: The Botanical Damage Remedy.

The Botanical Damage Remedy is a repair treatment that improves damaged hair up to 84% using quinoa protein and sugar beet-derived amino acid. Almost immediately after rinsing out the treatment, my hair felt stronger and more supple.

As a recent college graduate new to the New York area, I decided it was time for a change. I was putting years worth of hair growth in the hands of a stylist that I had never met and, I’ll admit, I was nervous. After listening to my fears for at least 10 minutes, Carlos reassured me that he would style my hair to flatter my face shape and that I would love it.

Before getting started, I asked Carlos what his favorite part about being a stylist was. “Definitely the effect you can have on someone’s life. People come in looking for a change and they leave feeling more confident about themselves. I love being the one who can help make that happen,” he said. This was certainly reassuring and something we can all appreciate hearing when it comes to the beauty service industry.

30 minutes and six inches later, I was transformed. The treatment was enjoyable, comfortable and successful. I had a new long bob perfectly shaped to my face and was feeling fabulous and relaxed after my hair treatment and rosemary mint lotion hand massage.

Long story short, head out to the Asanda Aveda Spa Lounge at 598 Broadway in SoHo on the third floor for one of the best hair experiences of your life. You won’t regret it!

-Text and photography by Lauren Price

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The Asanda Beauty Bar 

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Hair Stylist/Colorist, Carlos DePedro

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Asanda Aveda Spa Lounge Product Bar

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