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A career in beauty? That’s not a real career is it?
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The salon and spa industry is a vibrant and growing component of the U.S. economy, with more than 1.2 million total establishments and From 2000 to 2019, salon industry job growth outperformed the overall U.S. economy in 16 of those 19 years.
Not only is the beauty industry a growing industry, it’s also an industry of small business owners. In fact, 31% of all individuals in personal appearance occupations are self-employed. In comparison, only 6% of the overall U.S. workforce is self-employed.
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eauty education has come a long way. Gone are the days of windowless rooms filled with a haze of questionable chemicals. Instead, our facilities utilize state of the art technology in a spacious and bright Avedaatmosphere.products are 100% vegan and manufacturedresponsibly
We strive not only to teach our students the skills to perform services, but also the skills to succeed in business. Our curriculum includes marketing, business and financial education that will serve our students for years to come! BEAUTYYOURAIN’TGRANDMA’SSCHOOL
Our facility is strategically located to maximize the number of guests for our students to serve. This means that as a student, you will have plenty of experience working on people, not just mannequins, when you graduate.
. In the words of Aveda founder, Horst Rechelbacher, “If fashion pollutes, it should no longer be called fashion. It should be called pollution.”
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t he Aveda Institute, we offer cosmetologyboth and esthetics options for our students. If you’ve never heard those words before, that’s okay. We’ll break it down for you and help you figure out which program is the best fit to help you achieve your dreams!
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treatments, facials, makeup application and hair removal. An esthetician is not licensed to perform hair cutting, styling, or color services. Esthetics is typically a shorter program, but is more limited in scope.
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WHAT IS COSMETOLOGY?
SO, HOW DO YOU CHOOSE? Choosing a program is a personal decision, but our admissions representatives are here to guide you through the decision-making process.
A cosmetologist specializes in hairstyling, skin care, nail care, and hair removal. Attending our cosmetology program is like getting three licenses in one – cosmetology, esthetics and manicuring
Esthetics focuses only on skin care including, skin
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s a licensed beauty professional there are many beauty industry career options. From owning your own salon to commercial and Hollywood work, the beauty industry offers you the chance to find the fit that’s right for you. Whether this is something you’ve thought about for years or only recently interested in a career in beauty, we think you’ll find the beauty industry exciting and creative.
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Below are just a few of the areas in which our graduates have worked.
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We’re excited to announce our annual Brilliant Future Scholarship. This is an opportunity for graduating high school seniors who start in our June, July or August classes to be awarded a scholarship toward their education!
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After high school, Levi followed the path others thought he should follow. It wasn’t until later that he decided to pursue his passion for beauty. He found his true calling by helping his guests express themselves and embodies our mission of “do what you love, love what you do.”
Watch these Alumni Stories and many more
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Esthetics Team Lead Master Stylist Cosmetology Educator
Ebony was inspired by people of color who forged a path of diversity in beauty. Today, she inspires the next generation of professionals to embrace what makes us unique.
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Marie left behind a career in accounting to chase her dream of becoming a stylist. Since then, she has become an accomplished stylist, worked at New York Fashion Week, and inspired many future professionals as a cosmetology educator.
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2022 Student Hairstylist of the Year Entry Student Stylist: Ravina Patel
2022 Student Hairstylist of the Year Finalist Student Stylist: Shantelle Gomez
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Photo: Keith Bryce
2022 Student Hairstylist of the Year Finalist Student Stylist: Tayonna Stacker
- Dottie Greene, 2020 WINNER
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An image from 2020 Student Hairstylist of the Year, Dottie Greene’s collection. Photo: Keith Bryce
The Aveda Institute is committed to helping our students achieve their full potential and to perform as some of the top beauty professionals. We live our mission of “Developing future leaders in the world of beauty and wellness” and that mission is what sets us apart from other beauty schools.
Our Institutes have had finalists every year since 2007, with six students winning the top honor. In 2020 and 2021 our students scored back to back wins with Dottie Greene and Alisha Kemp being named Student Hairstylist of the Year. And in 2022, three of the five finalists were from our Institutes!
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“My educators pushed me because they knew it was my passion and they believed in me. If I can win at NAHA in my first year as a student—I can do anything.”
WE’RE LEADING THE PACK WITH THREE OF THE FIVE STUDENT HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR FINALISTS!
ach year, students have the opportunity to compete for a professional photoshoot and entry into the Professional Beauty Association’s North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) to be considered for the honor of Student Hairstylist of the Year.
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The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry. Twenty-one of our students have been nominated for Student Hairstylist of the Year, with six of them winning the honor. In fact, one of our students has taken the win for two years in a row in 2020 and
is about more than just the classroom. The Aveda Institute provides opportunities for our students to participate in a number of unique and exciting events. We’ve been recognized by magazines and industry organizations for the quality of our education in no small part due to these events.
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Our Institutes have been recognized by Modern Salon Magazine’s Excellence in Education Awards for a number of categories,
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Beacon is an annual event held in conjunction with the Professional Beauty Association’s Beauty Week to provide the nation’s top future professionals with the guidance to achieve maximum career success. Beacon students attend the most celebrated industry events during PBA Beauty Week, including PBA Symposium, the North American Hairstyling Awards, Cosmoprof North America, and benefit from specially designed educational. To date, we have had 222 students selected as Beacon honorees!
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2021 Virtual Earth Jam Finalist Student Stylist: Kate Myers
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tarting in 2004, our Aveda Institutes held an annual fashion benefit as a vehicle for our students to show off their talents and passion in a themed event that raised money for local charities. In 2021, Earth Jam evolved into a virtual event to continue to offer a unique opportunity for our students.
Each year, a competition is held at each of our locations in which students create hair and makeup looks that are inspired by the year’s selected theme. The top looks from each Institute are selected to participate in a photoshoot with renowned celebrity photographer.After the photo shoot, a panel of beauty professionals from around the country evaluate the images for their technical skill, interpretation of the theme and more. the team who has the highest scores from the panel is awared a $2,000 scholarship for each member of the winning team.
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Past themes have been the Ayurvedic Elements (earth, wind, fire, water, and infinity) and fashion designers including Christopher John Rogers, Christian Siriano, Betsey Johnson, Eckhaus Latta, Ralph Lauren, Schiaparelli, Chanel, Balmain, and Gucci.
Scan the QR code to the right to watch last years Earth Jam and see all of the amazing work our students produced!
2022 Virtual Earth Jam Winner Student Stylist: Tiffany Chatmon Photo: Nick Spanos
called Learn Aveda. We also included training in business development from ProsperU, financial wellness from Money by Qnity, and professional development with CanvasMe. With all of these amazing additions to our curriculum, we believe that an Aveda education is the best way to start your career in beauty!
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t the Aveda Institute we don’t just teach our students how to pass the state board examination, we teach them how to succeed. Our curriculum includes modules for advanced education from legendary stylist and beauty educator, Vivienne Mackinder, Make Up Designory (MUD) certification, and Aveda’s own exclusive curriculum,
It teaches students best practice business-building tools including retailing, retention,
rebooking, referrals and building great relationships. Your students will develop the passion and skills to succeed by learning communication guidelines, manners, selfesteem, how to make a great living, how to set goals and more. Students will learn how to be successful, build selfconfidence and gain the tools needed to make more money!
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Prosper U’s “Drivers of Success” program is a hands-on, resultsdriven business intensive program for beauty schools.
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Vivienne has developed an exclusive curriculum for our Aveda Institutes to pass on her vast and distinguished experience to our students!
As part of our students’ enrollment, they receive top financial training empowering them to succeed with their money AND their craft. The MONEY by Qnity program guides them through eight visually engaging modules; each module featuring five timeless and timely MONEY lessons; including videos, activities, discussions, real life money stories, and so much
Vivienne Mackinder is one of the most highly respected international leaders and innovators in the hairdressing profession today. Vivienne is driven by her mission to continually hone her own artistry and creativity, and to uplift the spirit and the image of the profession as well.
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The education starts in the classroom where aspiring make-up artists are taught the fundamentals of make-up application and the theory necessary to adapt make-up techniques to differing conditions. A MUD certified make-up artist can work anywhere from the retail floor, to a film set, to a bride’s special day.
All cosmetology students will receive Level I MUD Certification for no additional cost. Our partnership with MUD also allows for continuing education post-graduation for Level II and Level III MUD Certifications at the MUD Campus in either New York or Los Angeles.
a quick overview of the financial aid process as well as some common terms and acronyms explained!
Figuring out how you can afford to pursue your career in beauty can be intimidating. With all of the unfamiliar language and confusing acronyms, it’s easy to feel lost. But we’re here to Here’shelp!
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A Direct Subsidized Loan is a federal student loan where a borrower isn’t responsible for paying interest while in an in-school, grace, or deferment period.
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An unsubsidized loan through the Direct Loan Program offers students a low, fixed interest rate. It is not based on financial need.
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The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program offered to undergraduates and is designed to assist students from low-income households. A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. To qualify for a Pell Grant, a student must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA form.
UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN
Direct PLUS Loans, otherwise known as Parent Plus Loans, are federal loans that parents of dependent undergraduate students use to help pay for education expenses.
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An FSA ID consists of a username and password which gives you access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
Your eligibility for certain loans and aid types depends on a number of factors. Your age, dependency status, financial situation and more. Our Financial Aid team is here to help you find out what you qualify for and to guide you through the process.
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Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is an index number that colleges use to determine how much financial aid you’re eligible to receive. Your EFC is calculated according to a formula established by law and the information from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
Federal student aid is aid from the government in the form of grants, loans, and/or work-study to assist students with college or career school. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the form students fill out to apply for this aid. To fill out the FAFSA you will need the school codes below.
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