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Testimonials by students and graduates detail why Aveda Institutes are an amazing launchpad for exciting careers in beauty and wellness.
Editorial Styling: Where Your Beauty Skills Can Run Wild
By day, these two Aveda artists and educators delight clients at Serenity Couture Salon in Des Moines with mainstream beauty looks from trendy to classic. But off the clock, Sam Watson and Matt Rouse turn hairstyling and makeup art on… Read more
Read more“Don’t Give Up!” How Aveda Institute Students Overcame Big Challenges
Cosmetology school is never easy, even under the best circumstances. Throw in a few more challenges—such as being an older student, or a parent—and it can get downright uncomfortable. Now add a HUGE monkey wrench like a pandemic shutdown, with… Read more
Read moreBeyond The Classroom: Exceptional Educators
To be the best, you have to learn from the best! Excellence begins in the classroom—starting with the talented professionals who teach us everything they know (and make it look easy). To find out what goes on behind the… Read more
Read moreGet Social: 8 Tips From Instagram Beauty Influencers
Dreaming of making it big on social but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. To find out how to get featured on the feed, we sat down with Instagram gurus Graham Nation, a verified influencer with 75.6k… Read more
Read moreThe Top 5 Reasons To Master Wigs And Extensions
Thinking about plunging into the world of wigs and extensions? We fully encourage it. In fact, we sat down with Nikay Higgins, celebrity and editorial hairstylist, and Kaleah Slay, founder and CEO of Slayology, to discuss the benefits of adding… Read more
Read more7 Tips To Rise Through The Ranks As A Makeup Artist
Calling all makeup artists! Put down the eyeshadow brush and pick up a pen, because you don’t want to miss these tips on how to take your career to the next level. To find out how to grow as a… Read more
Read moreHer Textured Hair Specialty Started At Aveda Institute
Given many opportunities as a student to work with a variety of hair textures, Roxy Reaves’ career focus is on creating welcoming, sustainable beauty spaces that prioritize textured hair clients. “In this profession, you’ll never be done learning and evolving… Read more
Read moreHis Elite Editorial Career Started As An Aveda Institute Student
Jesse Ervin, Aveda Institute Toronto 2016 grad, has won NAHA twice, been nominated four times, won the Behind the Chair One Shot Award, assisted Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders, and styled at Fashion Weeks around the world. “Telling a… Read more
Read moreCreative Dreams Led Him To Aveda Institute
Joey Posner earned a scholarship to Aveda Institute Minneapolis after winning their Catwalk for Water competition, creating a fashion look from recycled materials. “In class, we get really into the details of hair structure and how hair works, and a… Read more
Read moreStepping Out Of Her Comfort Zone Led To Early Career Success
Dottie Greene, Aveda Institute Columbus 2019 grad, realized that making her big dreams a reality required confidence in herself. Encouraged by her instructors, she explored her creative passions in multiple ways, eventually winning NAHA. “My educators pushed me because they… Read more
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