Category: Beauty School Tips

Have you considered pursuing a future in beauty but have shied away from beauty school because you feel you’re “too old” or “won’t fit in”? Douglas J Aveda Institute is here to tell you that you don’t have to be afraid! No one is too old or not right for beauty school. If you have…

[Updated 2019] There are a variety of reasons why you might need to transfer beauty schools. Whether you’re moving, your school is closing or your current school isn’t meeting your needs, changing schools can be rough. Here at Douglas J Aveda Institutes we believe that the process doesn’t have to be hard. We want to…

We get it. It’s intimidating to get the post-secondary education process started. College, university or trade school. Which one is the best fit for you? The only real way to answer this question, especially as a high school student, is it do your research. Here at Douglas J Aveda Institute, we see students start this…

The beginning of your post-secondary education can be overwhelming, so we want to help. Click here to see how you can prepare for beauty school!

The demand for massage therapy education is on the rise. More and more people are realizing that it can be a very rewarding career. So, what type of person succeeds in massage therapy school? What characteristics are good indicators that massage therapy is a good career to go into for someone? Here are a few…

Not everyone is cut out for a 9-5 job, and luckily, you don’t have to pursue a job like that if you don’t want to. They say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life, so are you ready to find your dream career? Here are 5 signs…

Do you love the beauty industry? Do you love making others feel beautiful? Do you enjoy learning new skills and creating beautiful works of art? Are you hardworking, outgoing and happy? Is one of your career goals to help people around you? Cosmetology school could be your sanctuary. Let’s Talk About Stereotypes Here at Douglas…

One of the major benefits of attending an Aveda Institute is the huge amount of exposure to employers of choice. Aveda Institutes are prime hiring grounds for the country’s most elite salons and spas. That’s not just our opinion: each year, Salon Today Magazine names its “Top 200 Salons” in the U.S. Each year, more than half…

One of the concerns we hear most from potential Douglas J students is that they’re afraid to take the leap and attend cosmetology or esthiology school because of other responsibilities. Whether they are employed, have family, or other obligations, some applicants sabotage their own success and opt out of enrolling because they assume they can’t…

So you’re lurking on the sidelines, wondering whether it’s worth it to put your pride, time, energy and cash on the line and enter a hair competition. Our answer: Abso-flippin-lutely, it’s worth it! Hair competitions are amazing outlets for you improve your technique, step up your styling game, and flaunt your mad creativity. Follow these…