Okay, so I’ve been meaning to try out this whole Aveda facial thing for a while now. Heard a lot of good things, you know, natural ingredients, good for the skin, all that jazz. Finally, I got around to it, and let me tell you, it was an experience.

First off, I started by looking up a good salon. I’m not really one for going to any place that comes up in a search. I need to look at the reviews, see what people are saying. I found a few places that carried Aveda products in Temple, Texas, like E’ Lan Salon & Spa, The Salon & Spa at Greenbriar, and a couple more. Looked at their reviews and went for E’ Lan Salon, seemed like a good choice, I chose it.
So I called them up, booked an appointment. They were pretty accommodating, got me in pretty quickly. I went in, and the place was nice. Not too over the top, just a chill vibe, which I liked.
Then, I met the lady who would do the facial. She asked me a bunch of questions about my skin type. My skin gets a little oily sometimes. She listened patiently, took some notes, and then told me she’d be using some specific Aveda products for a customized facial.
She started with some kind of cleanser. Felt good, smelled nice too. Not those overpowering artificial scents, you know? More like something you’d find in nature, very fresh and subtle. Then came some other stuff, a scrub, a mask, I don’t know, I kind of zoned out, it was so relaxing. She had these magic hands, I swear.
The whole thing took about an hour. While she was working her magic, she told me a bit about Aveda. Apparently, their stuff is mostly natural, like 97% or something. Fewer chemicals, more good stuff for your skin. She explained how Aveda products are made from pure plant essences and minerals, no artificial colors or scents. Seemed legit.
After the facial, my skin felt amazing. Like, really amazing. Super soft, refreshed, and I felt like I was glowing. She told me they also offer a blowout membership and she recommended some products for me to use at home, which was nice. Said the facial is good for any skin type, dry, oily, aging, sensitive. A one-size-fits-all kind of deal, which is cool.
Here’s what I did:
- Found a salon: Searched for Aveda salons in Temple, Texas.
- Checked reviews: Made sure the salon had good feedback.
- Booked appointment: Called and scheduled a facial.
- Consultation: Discussed my skin type with the aesthetician.
- Facial: Relaxed and enjoyed the treatment with natural products.
- Learned about Aveda: Got some info on the brand and their philosophy.
- Felt great: Left the salon with super soft, glowing skin.
So yeah, that was my Aveda facial experience. Definitely worth it, I think. I might just go back for another one soon. Or maybe try that blowout thing they offer. We’ll see. Anyway, if you’re thinking about it, I’d say go for it. Treat yourself, you know?