Customer Service Snafu
Post-Delivery FeedbackSep 16, 2026
Aveda promises a free shampure oil my birthday. I received it last year and love it! This year when I ordered it (on my birthday!) the website wouldn't allow it to be free. Since the hour was late, I went ahead and ordered (per the rules) and figured I'd contact Aveda to sort it out. Also, I didn't receive the option (again!) for four free samples with a purchase of $95 (my order was $127).
I first contacted Aveda via chat. The person was totally confused and didn't process any of the information correctly. They also didn't even know about the ongoing promotion about four free samples. I asked for a manager and that person was equally confused but was going to request my $40 be refunded (I think).
I received an email with a remedy that did not at all solve the issue. Aveda is sending yet another oil, which I was not asking for, claiming they completely understood my situation. It doesn't appear Aveda does.
I replied to the email to explain. As expensive as Aveda is and as loyal as I and my husband are at investing in them (even buying them as gifts for my daughters occasionally), I'm disappointed in Aveda not remedying this for me and for the amount of time I've had to spend. My own time is worth money too.
Nevertheless, Aveda is the best product for our hair, even if customer service isn't great. Thanks for making a great product. At 56, my hair has never looked better. =-)