A test strand at Mint on the Avenue starts at $20, takes approximately 30 minutes in the chair, and is built into every color consultation to confirm formula results before full application. Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789 — the test strand service is part of every color consultation here, ensuring the formula is right before a single drop touches your full head of hair.
- Test Strand
- A pre-color service in which a small section of hair is processed with the intended formula, then reviewed with the guest before full application. At Mint on the Avenue, this service starts at $20.00 and takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Aveda Concept Salon
- A salon certified to carry and apply the full Aveda professional line — including Botanical Repair, Invati Ultra Advanced, and Color Renewal — with continuous training to Aveda institute standards.
- Color Consultation
- A senior-led review of hair history, current condition, and color goals, conducted before any formula is mixed or applied. The test strand is a natural extension of this process.
What Is a Test Strand and Why Does It Matter?
A test strand removes guesswork from any color appointment. A small, representative section of hair is processed with the exact formula your colorist intends to use — Aveda plant-based chemistry, matched to your specific hair history — and the result is reviewed with you before the full service begins. Final pricing depends on your artist level, hair length, and the goal of your visit; Mint on the Avenue always confirms with you before work begins. The service starts at $20.00.
How Does a Test Strand Fit Into a Color Appointment?
From a single sit for root touch-up to multi-session correction projects, color at Mint on the Avenue is structured around the Aveda chemistry stack and a senior-led consultation up front. The test strand sits at the beginning of that process — approximately 30 minutes in the chair — so both guest and colorist have a confirmed result before committing to full application. Every visit uses Aveda formulas: plant-based, cruelty-free, and mixed in the same room where they are applied. As an Aveda Concept Salon, the team trains continuously on the line, so the science behind every service meets the same standard you would find at an Aveda institute.
Why Do Guests Travel to Winter Park for a Test Strand?
Guests drive in from ZIP codes including 32779 (Longwood), 32801 (Downtown Orlando), 32806 (Delaney Park), and 32812 (Conway) to visit the salon. The Winter Park SunRail and Amtrak station on Park Avenue makes the trip straightforward for those coming from across Central Florida. Mint on the Avenue is half a block from the Winter Park Saturday Farmers Market — easy to fold into any Park Avenue morning that already includes a stop at Briar Patch Books, Reynolds Jewelers, or a table at Prato or Hamilton’s Kitchen.
Where Is Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park, FL?
The salon is at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — at the south end of Park Avenue, within walking distance of Central Park’s koi ponds, the Morse Museum of American Art, Rollins College, and Knowles Memorial Chapel. Neighboring communities including Maitland (32751), College Park (32804), Baldwin Park (32814), Audubon Park (32803), and Lake Mary (32746) are all within a short drive.
Which Aveda Products Are Used During a Test Strand?
The formula applied during a test strand draws from the same Aveda professional color chemistry used in every full service at Mint on the Avenue. Depending on the guest’s hair condition and goals, the consultation may also reference Botanical Repair, Damage Remedy, or Invati Ultra Advanced as part of a broader care plan — all confirmed before any commitment is made.
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To book a test strand or ask a question before your appointment, call 407.645.2264, text 830.390.0226, or find us at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — a short walk from wherever your Park Avenue morning takes you.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a test strand and do I need one before coloring my hair?
- A test strand is a small, pre-color check that applies your formula to a hidden section of hair to confirm the result before full application. At Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park, FL, it is built into the consultation process — especially for correction work or any client with complex hair history.
- How much does a test strand cost at a salon in Winter Park?
- At Mint on the Avenue on Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL, a test strand starts at $20. 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 test strand appointment take?
- Plan on roughly 30 minutes in the chair for a test strand at Mint on the Avenue, 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.
- What products does Mint on the Avenue use for a test strand?
- Mint on the Avenue uses Aveda plant-based, cruelty-free color chemistry for every test strand. As an Aveda Concept Salon, the team trains continuously on the Aveda line to the same standard as an Aveda institute.
- Is there an Aveda salon near Rollins College in Winter Park that does test strands?
- Yes — Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789, a short walk from Rollins College and Knowles Memorial Chapel. Test strands start at $20 and take about 30 minutes; book online or call 407.645.2264.