Mint on the Avenue, a family-owned Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789, offers modern full perms — soft waves or curl revival shaped around your hair’s actual elasticity — starting at $150, with a complimentary consultation and strand test included before every service. Located one block from Central Park’s koi ponds and the SunRail stop, Mint on the Avenue is the straightforward place on Park Avenue to change how your hair behaves for months at a time.
What Is a Modern Full Perm?
A modern full perm at Mint on the Avenue bears little resemblance to the uniform coils of decades past. The goal today is movement — soft waves that follow the way your hair already wants to fall, or curl revival that brings dormant texture back to life. Our team consults on your hair’s elasticity, porosity, and history before a single rod is placed.
- Soft-Wave Perm
- A looser, more relaxed wave pattern achieved with larger rods and a timed ISO system solution — ideal for fine to medium hair seeking body and bend without a defined curl.
- Curl Revival
- A tighter, more defined result suited to hair that once held curl but has loosened over time — uses a smaller rod selection and a customized ISO processing formula.
- Strand Test
- A complimentary pre-service assessment performed on a small section of hair to confirm elasticity and predict how the chosen ISO system will interact with your specific strand type.
What Texture Services Does Mint on the Avenue Offer?
The texture menu at Mint on the Avenue extends well beyond the full perm. Every service in this category is a long-format appointment — one that changes how your hair behaves between visits, not just how it looks leaving the chair.
- Full Perm — soft-wave or curl-revival work using ISO systems, starting at $150, approximately 240 minutes in the chair.
- Brazilian Blowout — a smoothing treatment that reduces frizz and shortens blow-dry time without permanently altering your natural pattern.
- Yuko Japanese Straightening — a permanent straightening system for guests seeking lasting smoothness with a natural finish.
- VoMor Extensions — volume and length added with minimal commitment, sized and placed during a dedicated consultation.
Every texture appointment opens with a complimentary consultation so the team can confirm the right system for your strand type — and final pricing is always reviewed with you before the service begins. Artist level, hair length, and your specific goal all factor into the final number.
Why Do Guests Travel to Winter Park for a Perm?
Guests arrive from Maitland (32751), College Park (32804), Baldwin Park (32814), Audubon Park (32803), and Lake Mary (32746) — and from further out in Casselberry, Longwood, and Downtown Orlando. The SunRail stop on Park Avenue makes the commute uncomplicated for those coming from outside the 32789 ZIP. The appointment itself — approximately 240 minutes — fits naturally into a Park Avenue day: Prato is nearby, Hamilton’s Kitchen is a short walk, and the Winter Park Farmers Market anchors the north end of the park on Saturday mornings.
As an Aveda Concept Salon, Mint on the Avenue trains continuously on Aveda science — plant-based, cruelty-free formulas that carry the same standard you would find at an Aveda institute. ISO systems handle the structural work of the perm; Aveda handles everything around it, from the pre-service conditioning to the finishing products applied at the bowl. Since 2020, the salon has refined its texture consultation process to include a formal strand test as a non-negotiable first step — not an upsell, simply how the work is done here.
Where Is Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park?
Mint on the Avenue is at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — one block from Central Park’s koi ponds, across the street from Briar Patch Books, and within easy walking distance of the SunRail and Amtrak station. Street parking runs along Park Avenue; additional parking is available in the lot behind Reynolds Jewelers. The Morse Museum of American Art and Rollins College’s Knowles Memorial Chapel are both within a few minutes on foot.
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To schedule a full perm consultation at 228 N Park Avenue, call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226. The team will confirm timing, pricing, and strand-test details before your appointment is set.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a full perm cost in Winter Park, FL?
- Full perm services at Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park start at $150. Final pricing depends on your artist level, hair length, and the goal of your visit — the team confirms the total with you before beginning.
- How long does a full perm appointment take?
- Plan on roughly 240 minutes — about four hours — in the chair for a full perm at Mint on the Avenue. Every appointment opens with a complimentary consultation and strand test to choose the right ISO system for your hair type.
- Is there a good perm salon near Rollins College in Winter Park?
- Mint on the Avenue is located at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789 — a short walk from Central Park and the SunRail stop, and close to Rollins College. It is a family-owned Aveda Concept Salon specializing in soft-wave and curl-revival perms using ISO systems.
- What kind of perm does Mint on the Avenue offer — is it the old-fashioned 80s style?
- No. Modern perms at Mint on the Avenue are soft-wave or curl-revival work, shaped around your hair's actual elasticity. The team consults and strand-tests before selecting an ISO system, so results move naturally rather than producing the tight, uniform curls associated with 80s perms.
- What products are used during and after a perm at Mint on the Avenue?
- Every service at Mint on the Avenue uses Aveda — plant-based, cruelty-free formulas. For curl maintenance after a perm, the salon carries the Aveda Be Curly Advanced line, including the Coil Definer Gel and Curl Perfecting Primer.