In their January/February issue Salon Today named 119 Aveda salons into their top 200 – that’s more than 50%!!! Included in those 119 was Nurtur Salon, an Aveda Lifestyle Salon here in Columbus. The Aveda network’s strong showing exemplifies the success of Aveda’s mission and methods. Congratulations to all of our partner salons accross the country!

If you’re interested in getting a top-notch Aveda education Request More Info.

To learn more about the Salon Today 200 click here.

As a cosmetologist your job is to make someone’s day by giving them a beautiful look and a relaxing escape from the daily pressures of life. Whether it’s a facial, haircut or a manicure; you will have the opportunity every day to make guests look and feel better. That’s one of the beauties of the beauty industry, as long as people still want to feel good, they will still make room in their lives for the enjoyment of a salon visit.

Even with the economy still in recovery mode, people still want to look and feel good. That’s one trend that will never go out of style!

Start your career today by Requesting More Info Here.

Earth Month is officially in full swing and our Beauty for the Earth event is Thursday April 5 .  Everyone at Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is involved, from students, to instructors, to retail and guest services.  The event provides complimentary services to guests and all tips go to benefit our Earth Month partner, Sierra Club of Central Ohio

To learn more about upcoming Earth Month happenings visit our Earth Month page.

As the economy strengthens people are visiting salons more often and the future looks as bright as ever.  If you’re interested in making a career in the beauty industry then take the first step today and begin the enrollment process by scheduling a campus visit by visiting the request info page or calling our admissions department at 614-291-2421 x.1604

To read the whole USA Today story, click here.

To read the whole US News and World Report article click here.

As we enter our Earth Month season our students will have the opportunity to take part in many events that provide them with invaluable and exciting experience as well as giving back to the community.  The central event of Earth Month is our Earth Jam Fashion Show Benefit.  Students and instructors will team up with Hauns Korpela of Scott J Salon in New York, NY to showcase the theme “Color reVISIONED.”  It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience for our students that they will remember for all of their career in the beauty industry.

If you’re not currently a student at the Aveda Institute Columbus you can still take part in the show as a model.  A model call date and time will be announced soon on the Earth Month page.

Take a look at some photos from last year’s event:

For guys, it’s one more time that they have to buy the perfect gift, say the perfect thing and plan the perfect evening. Sounds fun right? Not so much.

Because we want to help the men to have a stress-free Valentine’s Day, and for women to get the gift they want, we have gift card specials!

Right now if you buy $100 in gift cards, you’ll receive a $25 service gift card for free. If you buy $50 in gift cards, you’ll receive a $10 service gift card for free.

Guys, instead of getting her a heart shaped pizza (that she won’t eat) or gym membership (that she’ll cry about later) come see us and make things easy. Any girl would be happy with the gift of Aveda!

I have good news, though. After realizing that my conclusion might be slightly exaggerated, I talked with one of our instructors and she let me know that there are ways to reduce the damaging effects of blow drying, curling and flat ironing. Of course, giving your hair a break from the heated tools is always a good idea, but for many women that isn’t always an option.

We want to help everyone out there who is just as freaked as I was thinking about the horrible damage I inflicted on my hair daily. You can schedule an appointment on February 10^th or 11^th that will include:

• A shampoo and blow dry complete with explanations of how to use a blow dryer without damaging your hair
• Info about the way to use your favorite styling tool not only to be less harmful to your hair but to get the best styling results
• Knowledge about what products are going to work for your hair type when it comes to styling and tips on how to get the style you want

There is a $10 charge to reserve your appointment, but that $10 will go towards whatever product you want to buy after your appointment. So book your appointment and put your premature balding fears to rest.

An innovative system of shampoo, conditioner and scalp revitalizing spray that reduces hair loss by 33%! It is 97% naturally derived and composed of wintergreen derived salicylic acid, milk thistle, millet seed and desiplex (a blend of Ayurvedic herbs including turmeric and ginseng). This system will work together to reduce build up, cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your scalp. They create the perfect environment for healthy hair and scalp. To get the best results, make sure to massage all of these products into your hair & scalp to increase blood flow to that area.

We have all Invati products in our retail areas and students are also able to use them on any guest getting a hair service!

PS: Not worried about hair thinning? Invati will nourish your already healthy locks to make your head of hair stronger and fuller.

Perfectly Messy!

This is a great look for the everyday; comfortable, simple and stylish all rolled into one. Below are the steps to take to achieve the messy braid:

• If you can, don’t have freshly washed hair when attempting a messy braid. Hair has more texture and will hold any style better when hair hasn’t been washed for a day or so.
• Sprinkle a small amount of Pure Abundence Hair Potion (pictured below) into your hands and rub them together. The powder will turn into a liquid-like substance. Then scrunch it throughout your hair, making sure to apply all over.
• Next, take a dime-sized amount of Control Paste (pictured below) in your hands and rub them together. Then work your hands through the mid-section to the ends of your hair. This will give your hair texture and make it pliable without shine and stickiness.
• You’re now ready to braid! Pull hair over one should, divide into three pieces, and begin to braid. While you’re braiding be sure to keep the braid somewhat tight. Finish your braid by tying it with a clear elastic.
• Now go down the braid with your fingers, gently pulling at the braid to make it look mussed. How much you pull at the braid will determine how messy it looks – complete this step until your desired level of messiness is achieved.
• Finish by spraying your braid with Air Control Hairspray (pictured below) to keep it perfectly messy all day!

Front: Control Paste, Back left: Air Control Hairspray, Back right: Pure Abundance Hair Potion