In 1976, Mick Freund, his brother Harvey Freund, and Thomas Schmiedlin opened Avant. The salon has moved a small distance a couple of times, but still remains near its original location in Downtown Minneapolis. Avant joined forces with Aveda to become an Aveda Concept Salon, carrying Aveda products and implementing Aveda education for our stylists.

Mick Freund and Tom Schmiedlin, co-founders of Avant Hair & Cosmetics, celebrate over 40 years of service. Our founders Mick and Tom started out as barbers back in the early 1970's, which gave them a great base for their male clientele - currently at an impressive 45% of Avant's haircutting business.

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We take your hair's personality and work with it - not against it. With our expertise, we determine your hair's texture, the way it wants to lay, the way it wants to move, and then cut it to give it a new attitude. As hair evolves, what was once classic is now trend and what was trend becomes classic.

Color/Texture

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Aveda hair color offers superior permanent color that resists fading, can easily transform dark hair to light, and delivers rich color that lasts up to eight weeks. The previous statement sums up the many hair color lines Aveda offers which include: Full Spectrum permanent, Full Spectrum deposit-only, Deep for dark to light, and Shades of Enlightenment for blonding.

Wedding/Events

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Need one less thing to worry about on your wedding day? Pamper yourself and your wedding party with a day of beauty at Avant. Everyone will look their best with expertly done hair and make-up. A relaxing chair massage will leave you feeling refreshed and glowing. To make your experience complete, we can order delectable dishes from Crave, Dunn Brothers, Rock Bottom Brewery, The Capital Grille, and Erbert and Gerbert's. Contact the front desk for details and booking. Avant doesn't approach special occasion hair in a cookie cutter fashion.

Make-up/Waxing

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We do not recommend facial waxing if using Renova, Accutane, Retin-A, Differin, or any products containing Alpha Hydroxy. If under the care of a dermatologist, consult prior to the appointment if waxing is recommended. Waxing areas may be more sensitive before and during your menstrual cycle. When scheduling your appointment, please make sure your facial hair is 1/8 inch long by the time of your appointment.

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