Runway shakers & style makers
Starting with Horst Rechelbacher’s first class of graduates over 45 years ago, Aveda Institutes have helped develop talented beauty and wellness professionals. Whether backstage or on stage, behind the chair or in front of a classroom—these notable Aveda Institute alumni rose to the top of their field in amazing careers focused on perfecting their craft, sharing their brilliance, and giving back.
A cut above
The Aveda Institutes Hall of Fame showcases the talents and achievements of Aveda graduates in the beauty industry. All Hall of Fame Nominees and Honorees have a long-standing and successful career that is focused around their craft, education, and giving back to society.
Glen Coco
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute Graduate
Glen Coco Oropeza is a famous hairstylist who has his finger on the pulse of editorial style, with an eye for innovation and an attention to detail. Glen attended the Jean...China Wong
Aveda Institute Chicago Graduate
China is a graduate of Iowa State University and began her career in the Chicago finance industry. As a client of up-scale Chicago salons, China was mesmerized by the innovative...Anne Skubis
Aveda Institute Tucson Graduate
Since graduating from the Aveda Institute Tucson in 2009, Anne Skubis has set an example of the diversity and success that being an AI graduate can bring. Upon graduating, Anne...Rudy Miles
Aveda Institute New York Graduate
Rudy began his career in fashion as a print and runway model in Chicago which led to a job assisting new talent in developing their portfolios at John Casablancas/Elite Modeling...Scott Weaver
Douglas J Aveda Institute Graduate
Growing up, Scott Weaver never envisioned joining the salon industry. Though his parents founded and owned a very successful salon and cosmetology school, Scott saw his future in...Hauns Korpela
Aveda Institute Minneapolis (Horst) Graduate
Hauns graduated from the Horst (Aveda) Institute in 1982. He was apprentice to Horst Rechelbacher (founder of Aveda) and became an Artistic Director / Platform Artist for...David Wagner
Aveda Institute Minneapolis (Horst) Graduate
David Wagner is a hair stylist, artist, entrepreneur, educator, author and “Daymaker." Innovator of the "pay-it-forward" movement of Daymaking, Wagner's philosophy for living a...Janell Geason
Aveda Institute Minneapolis Graduate
Minneapolis –based Aveda Global Artistic Director for Makeup, Janell Geason is known for her technical expertise as well as her ability to connect and inspire her students. Her...Jon Reyman
Aveda Institute Minneapolis Graduate
Jon Reyman is a hair stylist, business owner, educator, and collaborative partner to some of the most influential designers in the industry notably Donna Karan, Oscar dela Renta,...Roxana DaCosta
Aveda Institute Victoria Graduate
Roxana DaCosta’s career began in 1994 while attending the Esthiology program at the Aveda Institute Victoria. She is now the as Vice President of Operations and Senior...Faatemah
Aveda Institute Minneapolis Graduate
Faatemah’s distinguishing mark is hair that gets attention. She’s passionate about not only conceiving over the top hair that can be seen and admired by all, but finding great...Jason Backe
Aveda Institute Minneapolis Graduate
Over the span of his career, Jason Backe has established himself as a highly accomplished color artist. He is one of the most sought after hair colorists in New York and his...Larissa Wong
Aveda Institute Minneapolis Graduate
As a graduate of the Aveda Institute in 1992, Larissa Wong joined Juut Salonspa (the original Aveda salon) in 1993 and is one of their top stylists and educators. She has...