Went there this weekend for a cut/style and pedicure. I was very impressed. To start, this is an Aveda salon. I like Aveda, I have been to Aveda salons a lot, I think Aveda products (for the most p... Read More
Went there this weekend for a cut/style and pedicure. I was very impressed. To start, this is an Aveda salon. I like Aveda, I have been to Aveda salons a lot, I think Aveda products (for the most part) smell lovely when taken individually. But I am very scent-sensitive, and I've had issues at some Aveda salons because they can smell like they've taken every product they make and just let loose all over the place. It can be overwhelming. I didn't have this issue at Five Senses. It was very neutral smelling except when they used products on me. Taylor gave me a fantastic hair cut. I got exactly what I asked for and she was just as sweet as can be. I moved to peoria several years ago, and have had such bad luck with hair cuts here that I finally gave up and started going home to Kansas City to get cuts. My girl in Kansas City moved away about a year ago, so I let my hair go for a year without cutting it. As you can imagine, it was a mess, and Taylor did an excellent job getting it back into shape, and finally convincing me that a good hair cut can be had in Peoria.I also got a basic pedicure, which was great. I will definitely do one of the speciality pedicures next time. Didn't this time because I booked for late in the day so there was no time for it. I have a couple of minor dings for the place, that's why it gets four stars. They've done a beautiful job with decorating the place, and the facility is very clean and relaxing. But it's in a strip mall, and you can tell you're in a strip mall. They have the drop ceilings (high drop ceilings, but still...), and you're just aware that you're in a strip mall while you're there. They really have done I think the best job anyone could possibly do with the space, but it is what it is. The other ding, and again this is minor, either they don't offer wine/water/tea, or they didn't offer it to me. It's a nicer salon, and they are definitely going for the upper-scale salon feel. I'm used to being offered a glass of wine at places like this. Even Ulta offers water when you get services done there. It was a nicety that was definitely missed. Despite the minor dings, I didn't go here for a glass of wine and a pretty building, I went here for a haircut and pedicure. They did an excellent job on both of those, and had really wonderful people working there. Read Less