What Is Happening With Aveda?

I heard a rumour that Aveda is pulling products off the market or that the products are scarce. Any scoops on that?I am addicted to the Deep Revitalizing and so I am stocking up just in case.Thanks,Terri

Could you please tell me what kind of hair you have and how often you use the Deep Penetrating? I have fine yet abundant lightened hair that's on the dry side, and this is the only Aveda conditioner I have not tried, and I haven't been too thrilled with any of the others. The Cherry/Almond Bark just coated my hair; the Curressence didn't do enough to justify the price; the Pure-fume Brilliant didn't do much of anything; and I once loved Rosemary/Mint before my hair became damaged, but now it's not enough moisture.Thanks!Kara

> It's not that they are becomming scarce, it's just> that Aveda is getting pickier about who can carry> their product. Now the rule is, a salon has to> purchase at least $200 worth per month to qualify and> cannot have more than two other product lines. It is> their way of trying to keep an air of exclusivity. I> wish the quality alone was enough to make it> exclusive. If they try to say it's for shortage of> quality ingredients, then explaine this,> Aveda.."renewable source"> and just jack the price up instead. I don't think that> is the reason. I think it's just their way of> strong-arming salons into greater commitment and to> cut down on competition. Here's food for thought. If> stylist are only experiencing Aveda, they won't be> informed of the benifits of other products and that> may create some competition for Aveda, ooooh.This just kills me. It makes me sick to hear about Aveda (and probably others) trying to monopolize this very competitive market. You would think if the product was superior enough, no monopoly would need to occur. The product would simply stand on its own merits. To require salons to adhere to those stipulations does nothing but trickle down to the consumer...UNFAIR. If Aveda requires at least $200 a mo. for salons to purchase, it is no wonder many stylists cajole and pressure you into buying products you normally wouldn't need at the moment. I don't know how many times that has happened to me. Aaahhhh, the dynamics of the business world.... Kelly F.

I definitely agree with Kara and Gigi-these products can't be all what they say they are if they have to resort to these tactics-it's just a great way of making people thinkthat their products are very exclusive and popular, and therefore "the best" but if they really believe it, TAKE RETURNS like other lines do! I'm now stuck a shampoo that makes my scalp bleed and itch, as well as other problems I've wrote about on this page. Aveda-not too great in my book!