Has anyone else graduated from Aveda?

Aug 31, 2013

Rhi C.

I think that

Aug 31, 2013

Rhi C.

I think that underprepared feeling is really common for anyone who graduates beauty school. I went to Paul Mitchell and it's an amazing school, I currently teach for them now. I just think everyone feels like that because its the unknown that makes us feel scared. My best advice is, is that if you have the passion for this industry and are constantly learning and surrounding yourself with people like that, there's not reason why you won't grow and succeed. Just stay hungry, always. That's how I landed my job as an educator. Work harder than the rest and do the stuff that not everyone wants to do. Good luck!

Sep 1, 2013

Rhi C.

Yes! I feel like in beauty school you get a lot of help and assistance and then once you're on your own, the salon reality sets in. That's why assistant programs in salons are pretty crucial because that's when you really start learning the nitty gritty and really getting your hands on some hair and makeup. But to answer your question, if you do feel more comfortable working with makeup than with hair, I would start busting my butt on some freelance work, any work you can get your hands on and take pictures so you can start building your portfolio. Look on Hairbrained, Model Mayhem, Craigslist (be safe with that one) even work with art school photography students because you're both helping each other out with building that portfolio. Now with the education question, in my opinion, you can never have too much education. So if your dream is to go to a make up artistry school, then by all means you do so. But if you think that your skills are very advanced and that you just need to build, then weekend classes sound great. I recommend looking into some classes with James Ryder, who does these weekend makeup classes and they're called Ryder Lab. If you google it, you will get the upcoming locations and dates. But he is absolutely amazing. He does makeup for awesome celebrities and movie sets, and the stuff you will learn from this man is absolutely amazing and you will use almost all of it on your clientele. My best advice is to just follow your heart and work hard, and you will succeed. You're so early in your career and your possibilities are so endless.

Sep 1, 2013

Bemnia L.

Hey I was wondering if at Aveda and Paul Mitchell do they teach about makeup and/ or aesthetics I really want to be an esthetician/ makeup artist but from what I've heard at both places they mainly teach about hair.

Sep 1, 2013

Rhi C.

It depends on your location for Paul Mitchell. But for Aveda, I know most of them for sure do have an esthetics program.

Sep 2, 2013

Bemnia L.

ok thanks

Sep 2, 2013

Sophia G.

I want to go there so badly! I want to go to be an esthetician.

Sep 4, 2013

Danielle B.

I recently graduated and got my license. State board is a cake walk. What's scary is not finding out until you are working in a salon how unprepared you are. If you want to do hair at all, work on the speed of your perm wraps and blending haircuts, especially fades. Also be aware of different texturizing methods, we didn't even use thinning shears while I was in school. I had to learn that from my mother who is a former hair dresser. School doesn't do much more than prepare you for state board, which really sucks.

Sep 8, 2013

Megan S.

I graduated from aveda a year ago and mostly everyone in my class found a job before they graduated! I did feel very prepared when I started working, aveda does an amazing job and teaching you all the tools you need to know and preparing you. I'm happy I went to aveda because they teach you cuts, foiling, coloring, perms, relaxers, business and what you need to know to pass boards, some other schools just teach you how to pass boards which isn't right because there is so much they missed out on. you will do excellent, employers are love students from aveda! best of luck hun (:

Sep 8, 2013

Megan S.

Gosh Megan...your Aveda sounds great! The one I graduated from taught us all that stuff...but it was all about state board. But the thing I didn't like was they only taught "the Aveda way" and there are SO may other ways to cut and color hair. But she's right...everyone will love that you graduated from Aveda.

But to the original posting, you will be fine! :] State Board is intimidating, but it's actually a breeze...if you can graduate Cos. school...you got state board under your belt. Just make sure you pee before you go in and are watered down, cause they don't wait for you if you have to go out for any reason. But that feeling will be with you the first year. There's so much more to the industry than what they teach you in school. You're about to learn a lot from yourself, and thats a great thing. And realize that we all make mistakes. You learn from them. As long as you know that, you will do awesome :] Good luck!!

Sep 9, 2013

Lauren D.

I graduated from aveda as an esthetician. I was fortunate enough to work in a plastic surgeons office so I received advanced training from an esthetician at my office since I work there. Aveda teaches the basics & touches on some "advanced" things like microdermabrasion/chemical peels/dermaplaning & lasers. My teacher went further into detail on telling us about the advanced things since everyone in the class was interested in it. I think aveda is good for learning the basics and you definitely get a ton of practice on facials & waxing. If you want to go further you would either have to intern or take additional classes at another institute. Every girl I graduated with (small class with 8) has gotten a job in either a doctors office or spa!

Sep 10, 2013

Morgan N.

I am actually going to AVEDA in Houston next year!! :) anyone go to the one in that location?

Nov 3, 2013

Jennifer S.

Holla at my Aveda sisters! I went to Aveda a few years ago!

Nov 3, 2013

Jennifer S.

I also wanted to add that I found it really difficult at Aveda. I felt like I was completely stressed all the time. I never had time for a lunch, I rarely went home on time, and by the time I left I completely hated doing hair. After leaving and working on my own, I realized you don't need to have a stressful time. You are doing something where you are creating art, where at Aveda I found it to be so stressful, in the real world, its so much easier. Just stay on top of continuing education, and you'll be set. Have faith in yourselves and do your best!