Face Value Salon - Aveda Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Joanna Sent on 05/01/2022Natural look, customized experience
I loved working with Jessie and the team at Face Value for my bridal hair and makeup and would recommend them to anyone looking to get married in the Charlottesville area. During the trial, I got to know my stylist, show her photos of what I liked, discuss colors and styles I felt comfortable with, and bring my hair pins to experiment with. We decided we didn't like the eyeshadow colors the first time, but had the time to pivot to a more neutral palette for the big day. She was totally responsive about the amount of coverage and color I wanted. I have naturally curly hair, and she worked with my texture, not against it. Most of all, we had a ton of fun! I brought my mother, mother-in law, and two sisters-in-law, and everyone was so happy with the results and the way the makeup felt and stayed put throughout the day. It looks great in all the photos! -
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Chelsea Sent on 01/18/2018Can't say enough, loved using Face Value as my day-of make up and hair service. We did it in the Stonefield salon and used a whole crew of people. Julia did my hair and make-up and it was even better than I could have imagined. -
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Patrick Sent on 10/09/2017We loved working with the amazing team at Face Value Old Trail for our wedding party's hair. My husband and I did not have anything done to our hair (although we are both clients at the Face Value barbershop!) but our female attendants and our moms had their hair done and loved it. From blow-outs to full updos, everyone was able to get exactly what they wanted in a fun and relaxing environment. We were able to bring in champagne and breakfast snacks and the FV team made it a festive and exciting morning. They were so flexible in the scheduling process too, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend them for a low-drama, high-beauty, super-fun hair experience! -
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Erin Sent on 07/09/2012Since I don't live in the area where our wedding took place, I was very nervous to find someone to do my and my bridal party's hair and makeup. Great hair stylists can be hard to find but Lucinda, the owner of Face Value Salon, put all my fears and worries to rest. Lucinda is incredibly passionate about her art and is very talented when it comes to hair and makeup. I am so happy she brought all of her worldly knowledge from LA and NYC and Paris to the little town of Crozet, VA. Right off the bat, I was blown away by how attentive Lucinda was to making sure my every need and wish was met when it came to my hair and makeup for my wedding. She listens and interacts so well with her customers, that its as though she plucked the very thoughts from your mind and designs the exact image of what you want your hair to look like. Lucinda is confident with her abilities, but not too proud to hear your requests to change things around a little - if she doesn't read your mind before you tell her. Many stylists would have bruised egos if you suggested they do something different or more to your liking, Lucinda's response is "Oh yes, I see exactly what you mean, lets do it!" Lucinda is also super fun to work with, is very social, friendly, and entertaining. She treats every guest at her salon with the utmost importance. You feel like a queen while your there! She is not satisfied until everything looks perfect and you are 100% happy.
You can usually tell the quality of a place by the attitudes of the employees. Lucinda's employees are very happy, enthusiastic, positive people to be around. When I called to say I needed someone to do hair and makeup for 7 bridesmaids, a bride, mother of the groom, mother of the bride and 2 flower girls, they quickly called in extra stylists for the day of the wedding and accommodated the large wedding party that descended upon them. There was no sign of reluctance to host our large party, and we were all welcomed enthusiastically. I was impressed by how nurturing the work environment was at Face Value Salon. Salons are quite typically, cut throat, competitive and catty places to work. At Face Value everyone helps each other out, and Lucinda is probably one of the most nurturing, patient, supportive and positive bosses I've observed - she loves to educate all of her stylists and better their skills and in turn, her stylists take a lot of care and pride in what they do. All of my bridal party member commented on how relaxed and nice the environment is at Face Value Salon.
Will also deserves mad props for working with my Mom and my mother-in-law. They both had out-of-date hair styles (ssshhh... don't tell them I said so), and hair that was over treated and unhealthy. Will worked with my mom to turn her unhealthy, over-permed hair into healthy beautiful hair in a style that she loved. My mother-in-law got a really hip new hairstyle which made her look 10 years younger and accentuated her beauty. Both moms were loath to abandon their old hair-ways, so whatever Will said to change their minds and take a leap of faith, worked like a charm. I call him the mom charmer :)
If the folks at Face Value read this, I want to give a big THANKS for all of your amazing talent and work. You all made a ton of ladies beautiful and happy for my wedding day! For those brides in search of a great salon for your wedding or just everyday hair needs, I absolutely recommend Face Value Salon! -
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Lauren Sent on 11/20/2011Very highly recommend!
Lucinda Riley of Face Value did my wedding hair and make-up....and I was soo happy with how I looked. I felt sooo beautiful!! She was able to capture the red carpet glam but still natural look I was going for. She also suggested things I would never have thought of - such as eye lash extensions.
She is very warm, and it was great to be able to talk with her the morning of the wedding - it made me feel refreshed, excited, and ready to face the most important day of my life.
She also goes above and beyond the call of duty. The morning of my wedding, a member of her extended family had an rough accident, and she could have given me to another stylist/beautician (which would have been completely understandable but I also would have been freaking out inside since I had my trials only with her.) But she went above and beyond - she did my hair and make-up with tons of attention, and didn't rush out to the hospital until after!!
Also, another stylist at the salon cut my husband's hair a few days before the wedding - and I loved it too! -
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Ethan Sent on 10/24/2010Lucinda Riley is my angel - she is amazing! Lucinda and Megan (her assistant and budding makeup professional) are by far my favorite of all of the vendors that I worked with (and I had the pleasure of working with some other amazing vendors in Charlottesville). My makeup and hair drew rave reviews, and Lucinda is a perfectionist in the best way possible (putting highlights in my hair three days before the wedding to be sure that my hair looked perfect). Literally, if I could attach a "normal" and "wedding day" photo, you would book her immediately.
The salon found room for family and bridesmaids that suddenly decided the week of the wedding that they wanted their hair done, and found room without hesitation.
The price is far below what they could charge, even for Charlottesville.
The only downside of Lucinda and Megan is that the location is in Crozet (about 15 min. from my ceremony site), but if you have enough people, I believe that Lucinda will still consider coming to your venue. I also believe that Megan (makeup) will still go on-site for doing makeup.
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Ginny S. Sent on 12/13/2019Perfect wedding day salon!
The wonderful ladies at Face Value Salon went above and beyond for my wedding! They were flexible, creative, and professional. I got my very curly hair cut there all throughout college, and when my (now) husband and I decided to get married in our college town, I knew exactly who to turn to for my hair and makeup needs. Jessica worked with me for my bridal hair and makeup test. She made sure I was pleased with every detail, worked with some of my personal makeup, and had me walk around in different lighting to make sure everything was perfect! She mixed a custom shade of airbrush foundation and bought individual lashes to use on the wedding day, since I did not love the strip she used for the test. She took notes of all the shades she used so the makeup would be consistent for the wedding. On my wedding day, she took care to make sure my curls were in place and looked soft, while still making sure they would stand up to the July heat and humidity.
One of the main reasons I chose Face Value salon for my bridesmaids was because they are able to create natural, durable makeup looks that suit each woman. So many of the makeup artists I looked at in the Lynchburg/Charlottesville area seemed to create the same look on every member of the bridal party. Face Value, however, used a variety of techniques and each of my girls got elegant, personalized makeup and/or hair looks. They opened the salon early for us, which I just am so grateful for! The bridesmaids who did not get both hair and makeup were able to use the mirrors to finish their looks while the others were being attended to. We were in and out on time and it was a great way to start the day! Thank you, Face Value team!
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Elisa Sent on 09/27/2009Lucinda was amazing for my hair and makeup. I was coming in from out of town, and couldn't do a test. I didn't know exactly what I wanted, but was thrilled with the results. I felt like an old hollywood movie star, but still me. they opened the salon on a sunday just for us. we brought champagne and OJ for mimosas and snacks. they reserved parking for us to make us feel like movie stars. Lucinda's folks had trouble with 2 of my girls with shorter hair, they didn't know what to do with it. Mine was amazing, but I had hoped all of us would have the same kinds of results.
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