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Many of us have floated in and out of student services, seeking advice, solace and even a few minutes of escape. Kristin who works behind that little glass window is no stranger to the many emotions that can come and go and she is here to help with the little stressors that can sometimes feel overwhelming! That made her the PERFECT person to ask about one of Aveda's classic products, Hand Relief, because much like hand relief, Kristin is no stranger to reliving tension caused by everyday tasks and worries!
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We sat down with Vancouver Instructor Beau to find out about a new Aveda fave,Thickening Tonic. A relative newbie to the Aveda styling line this product has garnered some serious love from stylists and connoisseurs of volume alike. Since Beau knows a thing or two about achieving the perfect coif, we knew he would be the man for the job!
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Here at the Aveda Institute Portland we wear all black. You might imagine a somber environment but it is quite the opposite. Our students manage to use their everyday black as a unique canvas for their self expression. In order to capture the creativity we have been stopping students who show up dressed to kill to find out how they make Aveda dress code their own!
First up is salon life student Rachel, who caught our eye with her soft and casual outfit! But if we are being honest the outfit is ALL about that headband!
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Summer is upon us and that means one thing- our skin is more thirsty then ever! Harsh summer sun can take a toll on our soft skin. But alas, you can have silky soft skin all summer long, thanks to an Aveda favorite, Beautifying Body Moisturizer! And now when you buy any one product ($25 or more) you can purchase this beloved moisturizer for only $15!!! We sat down with Esthiology and Nail instructor Beatrice Van to find out what makes this stuff so great!
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What is Beacon?
Beacon is a national contest put to together by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to inspire cosmetology students to prepare for their careers outside of beauty school. Over a thousand students from around the country enter to win for a chance to attend the PBA Beacon conference and workshop in Las Vegas. Every...
This May when you buy $25 worth of products you get a full size Phomollient for just $10! We sat down with Portland Instructor Brian Cline to find out what the heck this product is and why it is one of his all time faves!
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Here at the Aveda Institute Portland we have a tradition of celebrating Earth Month in style. Whether it's on a runway or behind the chair we have made a point of unifying two very different worlds; one of nature and earth and the other of hair and skin. This year we continued with this tradition to raise money for local non-profit, The Hopkins Demonstration Forest.
1. Field Day: An Outdoor Adventure
Total Raised: $5,000
To kick-off Earth Month,we were lucky enough to explore the Hopkins Demonstration Forest. We learned all kinds of tree facts on this overcast Sunday and we...
Living the Mission
On Sunday April 10th we stepped out of the school and into the forest floor! Aveda Institute Portland crew joined staff from Dosha Salon Spa and family member’s for a day in the woods! The Hopkins Demonstration Forest opened their gates for over 80 of us, for a day of learning and exploration! We were beyond thrilled to get out and really live the...
This month when guests purchase any one Aveda product (retail $25+) they receive a FREE travel size Aveda Air Control! We sat down with Alumni Mykla Anderson to see why this product has become one of Aveda's must have products!
Every year we hold a contest among our students to find an image for our Evening for Earth poster! This year the winners were Portland students Kiana Doe and Amanda Miller! We got a chance to visit them on set at Studio Ziba while they prepped their model for their final image and got to see what its like to create a look for a poster and to be the face of the event of the season at the Aveda Institute Portland.
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