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We have something to admit... we have missed you! When one of our graduates pops in for a visit the staff is always so excited to hear what you’re up to and see you looking all grown up! Besides graduation it is probably one of our favorite moments! To see more of you we celebrated with our first ever Alumni Day! We knew we would be thrilled with whoever could make it in but boy we were surprised how much fun we had! All day long graduates from all different years snuck in to catch up, get a sweet product discount and special alumni only gift, cause we kind of love ya! And it was THE. BEST. DAY!!!!
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Silver hair ladies know that nothing is trickier or more time consuming then covering up their sparklers. And while some may choose to embrace their natural tinsel others go through a lengthy process of covering up. Many reach for boxed dye (YIKES) and others spend upwards of $60+ every 3-4 weeks to maintain in-salon! If this describes YOU then look no further! The Team at the Aveda Institute Portland is armed and ready to give you full coverage at budget prices!!
Niki's Gray Dilemma
Niki has been rocking dark black hair for years now and it is...
Summer has come late in PDX but that's no reason not to get summer ready now! As every true Portland-er knows you have to be a ready as moment to catch the sun as it comes. One of our go-to products is Aveda Dry Shampoo! This little powder is the perfect trick for summer hair that has gotten oily from playing in the sun. We caught up with uber cute Assistant Manager Lexie to find how to use this cult fave in just three easy steps!
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Our Students at Aveda Institute Portland have got some serious talent. Of all their time in school, there is no better time to put their talent to the test then our annual Evening 4 Earth Event. The event is a student run fashion show, open to the public, all ticket sales for the evening are donated to Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Students sign up to participate in various way to make the show happen, perhaps the most grueling is the hair and makeup team.
The Looks
This year’s theme was 2017 trends, which...
In our 10th Year of raising money for Earth Month, The Aveda Institute Portland and Dosha Salon Spa, blew our goal out of the water by raising a grand total of $29,000 for Hopkins Demonstration Forest! We could not be more thrilled or proud of the efforts of our students and staff! With our biggest success to date, we wanted to take a moment and highlight some of the standout moments of the year!
Field Day: Hands in the Dirt
Our Field Day is our newest event and this one starts before the month of April. We kick of the coming month in...
Vegas, Here We Come!
Every year the Aveda Institute Portland encourages our student to enter the student PBA Beacon competition. The student competition is hosted by the Professional Beauty Association, an organization for stylists, estheticians, salon owners, salon manufactures, beauty schools and more. The PBA works to highlight the incredible work and professionalism within our industry and give resources for professionals to grow. Beacon is a student competition that asks students to showcase just that. How are they growing their business, becoming professionals and making their mark in the industry? Winners and honorable mentions get the chance to go to Vegas for PBA Beauty week, a week jam packed with education, networking and the...
Mackenzie is all but ordinary in an extraordinary way. Adrenaline rush catching a wave or staying home in sweat pants binge watching on Netflix is the perfect mix for the exciting individual! The passion she carries for her career in the beauty industry is phenomenal, she truly knows how to put a smile on every ones face she encounters. Mackenzie knows how to keep a perfect balance in her life, from educating her guests with the proper products to driving down to the coast and catching a wave before sunset. All in which that makes this girl beyond humble and a joy to be around. Here are some more fun facts about this rad chick!
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We had the pleasure of catching up with Salon Life student Alyssa and getting to know her a little bit more. Alyssa is not only a talented stylist but is also incredibly humbled and easy going. Alyssa likes to start the day by sipping on a cup of coffee in her jammies breathing in the beauty of life. A perfect day for Alyssa would include roaming around town with friends having a great laugh, ending with a musical jam sesh! Here is a little peek into what I got to learn about this fun loving gal.
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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!
How long have you been in the industry? I first began selling professional beauty products in March of 2005.
Why do you love Aveda? I fell in...