Autumn’s intensely hued foliage and deep evening skies have us dreaming in heady heliotrope and deep claret hues. And according to Janell Geason, our Global Artistic Director of Makeup, these rich tones are perfect for creating ultra-luxurious-looking lips—especially when they are offset by softly illuminated shades on the eyes and cheeks. “This season, the supple…

In our new series, Aveda Artists Spotlight, we are excited to first feature our award-winning Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders. Always on the go, Antoinette leads art direction for the seasonal collection shoots and marketing campaigns, collaborates with designers on fashion week looks and creates striking shows that feature her visually stunning approach to beauty….

While the afternoons of September remain warm and bright, the evenings turn wonderfully crisp and cool which is the perfect time to enjoy our new favorite elixir— turmeric-infused lemonade, served hot or cold, from Chef Amy Chaplin. “Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic treatments for thousands of years for its rich balancing properties,” Amy explains…

Gorgeous pinks and oranges set the tone for the breathtaking Chiara Boni La Petite Robe Spring 2016 Collection inspired by blooming flowers in a secret garden. The elegant clothing included swimwear and party dresses that were accented with delicate bursting rosettes that emphasized the collection’s ladylike hues. To intertwine with the collection, Aveda Guest Artist…

The uber talented designers of Public School, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, dreamt up a bohemian minimalist aesthetic with a refined ease for their Spring/Summer 2016 collection. The Public School woman is a world traveler, exploring small villages and big cities and her hair is off the face and of the moment. Allen Ruiz, Aveda…

Inspired by the carefree, international spirit of Miami, Havana and Los Angeles, Tibi designer Amy Smilovic created a stunning collection for the woman who has a closet full of neutrals and is ready to play with a little soft color. Aveda Guest Artist, Frank Rizzieri, honed in on the collection’s strong message of individuality and…

For the Spring/Summer 2016 Osklen collection, designer Oskar Metsavaht used sustainable silks, organic cottons and linens to tell the story of a young city girl traveling to visit the Asháninka tribe of indigenous people in a remote Brazilian village. Her journey evolves in her look, from luxe and self-confident to a more self-actualized and artistic…

Passion and pizzazz came to life for the Latinista™ Spring/Summer 2016 show featuring CZAR by Cesar Galindo and Batista Collections. Tippi Shorter, Aveda Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair, kept things playfully chic with a pretty ponytail featuring delicate and unexpected contrasting elements. “The look is a blend of two cool styles; there’s an undone…

These past few weeks Instagram has been buzzing with #multimasking, declaring it to be the latest beauty trend. While the skincare practice is trending on social media, estheticians —like our own Helga Hefner, Aveda’s Manager of Professional Spa Education and Global Educator— have been performing multimasking on clients for years. Not familiar with the practice?…

In the shopping mecca of New York City’s legendary Fifth Avenue, we chatted up three Aveda Experience Center shoppers to hear about their beauty and wellness approach. We also took a peek in their shopping parcels to see what they bought and why. THE TEACHER LAUREN BIGGS Residence: Brooklyn, New York Profession: High school English…