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Sun, salt, sea and sweat. Summer is here, and if you’re like us you’re going to be soaking up every bit of it and so will your hair. While you’ll be having fun in the sun, be sure that you are giving your hair the best care. The summer can be the hardest to maintain…

Summer is here, and it’s time to celebrate, but it’s also time to plan. While you’re soaking up the sun, take some down time to think about what you’re doing to do next year: your senior year. If you’ve got the opportunity to design your schedule and pick your classes, this is a good time…

According to Statista, in the year 2016 beauty-related content generated more than 55 billion views on YouTube. With millions of users interacting with the platform every day, it seems to be the perfect place to step into the spotlight or even cast one for yourself. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming social media famous, a…

Douglas J Aveda Institute students, they’re always up to something good! You can catch them doing fundraisers, putting on fashion shows for charity or participating in other do-good events. There’s no stopping students who are on a mission to make a difference. On May 23, 2018, Douglas J Aveda Institute students at the East Lansing…

In May the Douglas J Aveda Institute Knoxville location had the privilege to host an inspiring event. The Catwalk For Water Fashion Show was held on May 6, 2018 and had an amazing turn out! Check out how Douglas J Aveda Institute Knoxville is making a difference in our local community! OMG What Were They…

Douglas J Aveda Institute in Ann Arbor was excited to participate in Glamour Day for the fifth year in a row! Glamour Day is an event held in the student salon at Douglas J Aveda Institute Ann Arbor. It’s an amazing event filled with glitter, glam and happy smiles. Read below to learn more about…

Many people believe that an education in hairstyling can only lead you to working behind the chair at a salon. While this is a fruitful career for many cosmetologists, it doesn’t have to be the end all be all for everyone in the field. Dreams of fashion show runways, stages and even days as a…

Alanah Bowers is a recent cosmetology graduate from the Douglas J Aveda Institute in East Lansing, and she is also a 2018 Beacon Winner! Congrats, Alanah! What is Beacon? Why is this such a super cool accomplishment for Alanah? Want to see her gorgeous work that helped her win? We’ve got it all! Check it…

What is a TV/Film Makeup Artist? Movie monsters, glam styles on the silver screen and even familiar faces on your favorite reality TV show; these are all examples of work created by a makeup artist! TV and film makeup artists work behind the scenes to create the looks you’ve admired from your theater seats and…

There are people that dream, and there are people that do. At Douglas J Aveda Institute, we believe in taking dreamers and teaching them how to do whatever they desire to achieve in their futures! Each month we like to feature one stand-out student or alumni. This month we are featuring a Michigan alum, Tommy…