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…

Scoring a seat at a New York Fashion Week (NYFW) show is no easy feat. And admission behind the scenes is virtually impossible. So, like seasons past, we’re giving you unlimited access to our artists working backstage with some of the most talented designers for the Spring/Summer 2016 collections. To provide you with crucial background…

One of our favorite things about September is the fashion and beauty magazines brim full of fall must-have looks. And this month we’re honored to be a part of that excitement as our autumn 2015 collection Sublime Spirit is the cover story of American Salon’s September issue. The article highlights numerous looks from the collection,…

We recently caught up with three students of the Aveda Institute Minneapolis —the first-ever Aveda institute that is now a part of a global network of 65 institutes. These three shared thoughts on their flaxen tresses, why they chose a career in cosmetology and plans for the future. So grab your backpack and scissors, because…

In this edition of “Saturday in The Salon” we head to Putney High Street in London for a cup of Aveda Comforting Tea at the very busy Edward James Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa. Owner Edward James partnered with Aveda for his two London locations as his personal outlook on beauty was in alignment with…

Is your hair looking for a reset button after a long, hot summer? Three of our top Aveda Artists offer their tips for bringing your hair back to a beautiful nourished state after a season of sun, wind, salt water and chlorine. “CONDITION AND COLOR IT” — JO MCKAY, AVEDA EUROPEAN TECHNICAL HAIR SPECIALIST Aveda’s…

Living green can be easier than you think, just ask the Green Team, a group of eco-conscious crusaders of the Institute of Beauty and Wellness (IBW), an Aveda training facility in Milwaukee. While the team incorporates green-living in their daily lives, the group also implements eco-conscious initiatives at the school and within their community. Top…

As the wedding season continues, August can prove to be a little hot and sticky. To keep cool and looking perfectly put-together try the sweet and distinct polished topknot created by Aveda Guest Artist Alan White for Witchery during the Spring/Summer 2015 shows in Australia. The Steps to Getting The Look Step 1: Prep towel…