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Testimonials by students and graduates detail why Aveda Institutes are an amazing launchpad for exciting careers in beauty and wellness.
His 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
Read moreTools For Success: Unpacking The Aveda Institute Kit
A stylist is only as good as their tools—that’s why Aveda Institute students are given everything they need to jumpstart their career before the first day of classes. But what are the secrets to maximizing the tools in your… Read more
Read moreFrom Business to Beauty: Changing Careers After 35
Most total career changes are challenging—but when it involves balancing school, a day job, parenthood, relationships and other commitments, it can seem too overwhelming to even try. We talked to new esthetician Jamaica Williams about her decision to enroll at… Read more
Read moreBe a Rising Star: 5 Reasons To Join A New Talent Program
So you’ve graduated from the Aveda Institute and aced your state licensing exam. Now what? Well, obviously you want a job—one that’s a good match with your personality and career goals. If you’re ambitious and envision a career with many… Read more
Read moreWork The Runway: Seven Tips To Achieve Success Behind The Curtain
Dreaming of call sheets and first looks? We are, too. With New York Fashion Week quickly approaching, we have one thing on our minds: how to get backstage. Whether you are a burgeoning stylist or looking for a career change,… Read more
Read moreSix Ways To Maximize Your Aveda Institute Tour
As a prospective student at an Aveda Institute, it is important to get the lay of the land … or school! A visit to your potential beauty school will allow you to meet your educators, ask questions and start preparing… Read more
Read moreTexture, Incorporated
Once upon a time, learning how to style textured hair was just a small portion of a student’s curriculum in beauty school, with very little education surrounding textured hair cuts and color. And in some schools, texture education is still… Read more
Read moreWork the Wheel for Guest Retention
As a new or aspiring stylist, one of your most effective tools in retaining guests is learning Aveda’s service wheel. From the moment your guest walks through the door to checkout, the service wheel provides guidance on the retail and… Read more
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