Aveda Online Return Policy
Online Return Instructions
If you are not satisfied with your online purchase, we’re happy to refund your purchase price if the return complies with our return policy.
Products purchased from Aveda.com must be returned in new or gently used condition and within 30 days from the date the order is delivered. We accept returns for products purchased from Aveda.com only, and all returns are inspected upon receipt at our warehouse.
- Returns of items that qualified for a free promotional item(s) must be returned with the free promotional item(s).
- Returns will be processed within 3 business days of receipt at our warehouse, and you will receive a credit confirmation with your refund amount once your return has been fully processed.
- For items returned within our returns policy, the purchase price will be refunded to the original form of payment.
- Refunds issued to a credit card, Aveda gift card, Alipay, or for orders placed through Instagram can take up to 7-10 business days to post to your account. If another payment method was used, please reach out to that payment provider or financial institution for more information.
- Refunds for returns received after 30 days are not guaranteed and will be made at the sole discretion of Aveda Online. If issued in these instances, Aveda Online has the right to provide the refunded amount in the form of an electronic gift card or a refund check.
- If the payment was split between an Aveda gift card and credit card, debit card, or bank-issued gift card, the credit is applied to the credit card, debit card, or bank issued gift card first. If a balance remains to be credited, it will be applied to the Aveda eGift Card.
- Aveda Online monitors return activity and reserves the right to deny returns that, in its sole discretion, do not meet the return policy requirements, in instances of abuse, or for items that were re-sent at no cost in a good faith gesture following a report of non-receipt.
- If items that are ineligible for a return are sent back to Aveda Online, those items will not be mailed back to you.
- Shipping and delivery fees are not refundable.
- Engraved items and items noted as ‘final sale’ or ‘not returnable’ are not eligible for exchange or return.
- Aveda eGift Cards are issued by ELC Brands Management Inc. and sold by its third-party partner, CashStar, and thus cannot be exchanged or returned to Aveda Online. All Aveda eGift Card purchases are subject to CashStar’s return policies.
- If you would like to return or exchange an item you received as a gift, please chat with us. eGift cards, gift cards, promotional items, final sale items, or products purchased somewhere other than Aveda.com are not eligible for return online.
In-Store Returns
You can return items purchased online to Aveda Stores in the United States (excluding Nordstrom and Aveda Salons).
1. FIND A STORE
Use our Store Locator to find a store near you.
2. BRING IT IN
Bring in the item(s) you are returning and show the Advisor your shipping confirmation email.
Returns from Online orders are not accepted at the following stores:
Hudson Group
9701 Penn Ave S, Bay 2
Bloomington, MN 55431
United States
Jefferson Pointe
4206 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite C4
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
United States
Brookfield
95 N Mooreland Rd, Ste C4
Brookfield, WI 53005
United States
Palm Desert (El Paseo)
73680 El Paseo, Ste B
Palm Desert, CA 92260
United States
Exchange Instructions
If you would like to exchange a product(s), simply return the eligible unwanted product(s). A refund will be processed within 3 business days of receipt. You may place a new order for the product(s) you wish to purchase at any time.
Damaged Items
When your order arrives, please inspect the package for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. It is normal for the shipping carton to show some wear, however, if damage occurred to the item(s) in your shipment, please retain the box, the packing materials, and the items inside and contact us immediately for assistance via CHAT or via phone at 1-800-644-4831. If you are unable to retain the contents due to the extent of damage, handle with care to take a photo of damaged item(s), and then safely discard of the damaged contents. Please note that in order for us to process a claim of lost, missing, wrong, and/or damaged items and/or packages, you must alert us within 30 days of receipt. Aveda Online reserves the right to deny claims received after 30 days.
Note: Aveda Online monitors claims of lost, missing, wrong and damaged items for abuse. Lost, missing, wrong and damaged items must be reported immediately upon receipt of the shipment, and any damaged, wrong, missing items must be retained (including the shipper). Aveda Online reserves the right to limit or deny the reshipment or credit of an order/item in all instances. Please note that in order for us to process a claim of lost, missing, wrong, and/or damaged items and/or packages, you must alert us within 30 days of receipt. Aveda Online reserves the right to deny claims received after 30 days.