Opened in 1986 and hailed as our flagship location and Douglas J Aveda Headquarters, our East Lansing Institute sits in the heart of Michigan State’s campus, only miles away from the State Capital and our first salon. You’ll find us next to Jackson National Life Student Center known as “Jackson Zone” in the Jacobsen’s retail store that still holds the original spiral staircase. We’re also deeply involved in our community and collaborate with many local charities including Hidden Key Fashion Show put on by The AITCH Foundation. Contact us or call us at (877) 311-8957 to schedule a tour!
The East Lansing Difference
Our People
Our Educators are always standing by, providing feedback and guidance on everything from styling and color to retailing, product knowledge and home-care recommendations.
- Jean, has been teaching for 25 years and started our Esthiology program in 1997 when it became a license
- Beth, an Esthetician (and part-time techie), has spent five years in our Spa and transferred here as an Educator to offer her practical knowledge and guide students
- Our educator Brandon has a mom who owns an Aveda salon in Grand Rapids and is very motivating and inspiring to the students.
- Cady hosts a YouTube channel, inspiring and informing others with her makeup tips and product reviews
- Our color expert, Jacob, has prepared models for many photo shoots, including one in Detroit with Ryan Cotton
- Piper, resident hair-design guru, has worked with Vivienne Mackinder in Developing Mastery and trained with the Aveda professional team numerous times
- Kasey has created a reputation for specializing in men’s cuts
Our Place
- A massive 80-seat salon allows students ample room to learn and work
- Three full classrooms
- Historic multi-level space with spiral staircase
- Atrium in lower level
- True spa environment for our Esthiology program
- Day and evening classes offered in Cosmetology and Esthiology
