Aveda Salon · Platte Park, Denver
The Aveda Salon in Denver's Platte Park, Rated 4.8 by 299 Guests
The word "Aveda" sits on a lot of Denver salon windows. Very few can say the color bowl behind the chair is Aveda and nothing else.
Why exclusively Aveda is the whole point
Aveda color is made from plant-based and naturally derived ingredients, and at Starling it is the only color line in the building. That matters the moment you sit down. A salon that stocks four color brands is guessing which one suits your hair that day. Starling's three co-owners, Sonia Nordmeyer, Sonia Blair, and Kirsten Francen, built the whole formula room around one system, so the colorist mixing your root shadow uses the same line as the toner that finishes it. The salon also recycles, runs on green technology, and follows Aveda's sustainability standards, which means the foils and tubes behind your appointment are handled the way the brand intends. When you search aveda salon denver, this is the difference between a shelf and a specialty.
Balayage, foilayage, and custom Aveda color
Starling's color work runs from soft, grown-out balayage to bright foilayage, teasy lights, root shadows, and custom toning built for your base. Custom Color starts at $355. A Partial Foil starts at $210. The Full Custom Dimension plus Cut, the appointment most people book when they want a full head of dimension and a fresh shape in one sitting, is $470. Every price is set by the service, the length of your hair, and the time in the chair, never by a men's or women's column. If you are coming from a box color or need a correction, book a consultation first so the colorist can map the sessions before you commit to a single long appointment.
Coco Marie hand-tied extensions
Starling installs Coco Marie hand-tied extensions and only that method. One row adds volume for hair that already has length but reads thin in a ponytail. Two or three rows add real length and fullness for a bigger change. Because the wefts are hand-tied rather than taped or glued, they lie flat against the row and move with your own hair. Extensions start with a complimentary consultation, since the right row count, color match, and maintenance schedule depend on what your hair is doing right now. That conversation is free and happens before any install is booked.
Gender-neutral, by appointment, in Platte Park
Starling sits at 40 W. Louisiana Ave. in Platte Park, a short drive from South Broadway and Washington Park and open to greater Denver. Parking is on the street, there is no lot, so leave a few extra minutes to find a spot near the door. Everything runs by appointment, which keeps the chair yours for the full service. Pricing is gender-neutral from the first booking to the last, meaning a haircut is $100 to $130 based on time and length, an updo starts at $110, and nobody pays more because of a checkbox. The cutting is technical and gender-neutral, so you book the service you actually want. Call (303) 284-9205 or book online to start.
Bridal, special occasion, and brows
Starling does bridal and special-occasion styling in the salon or on location, so a wedding party can get ready wherever the morning is happening. An updo starts at $110, and the team will talk through timing for the whole party before the date. The salon also keeps an in-house brow specialist, which means the shape framing your new Aveda color gets handled in the same visit instead of a separate errand across town. It is one appointment, one building, one consistent look walking out the door.
Questions, answered
How much does Aveda color cost at Starling in Denver?+
Custom Color starts at $355 and a Partial Foil starts at $210. The Full Custom Dimension plus Cut, a full head of dimension with a haircut in one appointment, is $470. Haircuts run $100 to $130 and an updo starts at $110. Final pricing depends on your hair length and the time in the chair, never on gender. For a color correction, book a consultation so the colorist can quote the sessions before you commit.
How long does Aveda color take?+
Plan for two to four hours for most color at Starling, depending on the service. A root shadow or partial foil sits at the shorter end. Full dimension, balayage with foilayage, or a correction runs longer because lightener needs time to lift and the toner needs time to set. The Full Custom Dimension plus Cut is one longer sitting rather than two visits. When you book, mention your current color and your goal so the salon reserves the right amount of chair time.
What makes Starling an Aveda salon and not just a salon that carries Aveda?+
Starling uses Aveda color exclusively, so the only color line in the building is Aveda, from lightener to root shadow to custom toner. Many salons that appear for aveda salon denver stock Aveda next to other brands. Starling's formula room is built around the single system, and the salon recycles and runs green technology in line with Aveda's sustainability standards. That consistency is part of why guests rate it 4.8 stars across 299 Google reviews.
Where is Starling Salon and where do I park?+
Starling is at 40 W. Louisiana Ave., Denver, CO 80223, in Platte Park, close to South Broadway and Washington Park. Parking is on the street and there is no dedicated lot, so give yourself a few minutes to find a spot near the salon. Everything is by appointment. Call (303) 284-9205 or book online through the salon's scheduler to reserve your time.
Do you charge different prices for men and women?+
No. Starling prices every service by the work itself, the length of your hair, and the time it takes, not by gender. A haircut is $100 to $130 for anyone, an updo starts at $110, and color is quoted the same way for every guest. The cutting is technical and gender-neutral, so you book the service you actually want instead of choosing a men's or women's menu.
How do hand-tied extensions work at Starling?+
Starling installs Coco Marie hand-tied extensions and starts every one with a complimentary consultation. One row adds volume, and two or three rows add length and fullness. During the free consultation the stylist checks your color match, decides the row count, and sets a maintenance schedule before you book the install. Because the wefts are hand-tied, they lie flat against the row and move with your own hair.
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