Are you interested in a career in beauty but aren’t quite sure which focus is for you? Or do you want to create your own beautiful future but aren’t quite sure which path is right for you? There is so many career options that are available in the beauty industry that you can find something…

The Aveda brand has been around since the late 1970s, and while many people know who we are, they may not know what we do, or what makes us different. At Aveda, we are more than quality hair and skin products, although we do that quite well too. We have built ourselves upon a foundation…

Since Aveda’s founding in 1978, our focus has been centered around one very important idea: creating products for the health and betterment of self and of planet. It is a value and a mission that we have only strengthened since those first few years. We do this by committing to cruelty-free testing, environmentally responsible manufacturing,…

Every year many students choose to compete in the annual PBABeacon awards. They take the opportunity to showcase their skills in the hopes of furthering their careers. This year we were honored to find that many of our students had been featured as winners of this prestigious competition. Discover more about this award, and meet…

Cosmetologists and estheticians are similar in some ways but usually end up in different beauty careers. Knowing the differences between what they each learn in beauty school can help you decide which direction you want to go. Read more to learn the differences between these beautiful career types and which one might be right for…

Studying cosmetology can be a great way to express your creativity, learn practical skills, and pursue your passion for beauty. While you might think the only career opportunities exist in traditional salons, think again! There are a wide variety of careers that could begin with a cosmetology license.     Hair Stylist This is the…

Aveda is a global brand with a mission. Aveda pros are out there, across the world, making a difference in one way or another. Here are a few places you can find us that you may have not known before! In the Fashion World New York Fashion Week That’s right. Aveda stylists are making waves…

Hair trends constantly change with the times. There are many different considerations when it comes to men’s hair that cannot be overlooked. You might wonder if a new style is right for your hair’s texture, thickness, your face shape and even length. Worry no more. If you want to move away from your go-to at…

If you have been considering a career in the beauty industry, you might want to take a closer look at esthetics. Esthetics is the study of skincare. When you learn esthetics, you not only learn the theory of skincare, but also the practical skills needed to provide skincare services. Trained and licensed estheticians are specialists…

When you hear the word ‘cosmetologist’ what do you think of? What about ‘hair stylist’ or ‘beautician’? The truth is, cosmetologists are both hair stylists and beauticians (though we haven’t heard that one from anyone without a perm in a long time). That’s not all either, cosmetologists can hold a variety of job titles based…