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  • How to Create a Business Plan for Your Salon & Spa

    A business plan for your salon & spa is crucial to plan for success. A business plan will help you to determine what you want your salon & spa to offer, where you want to take your salon’s growth, boost your salon & spa business’s productivity, direction, and help you make...

  • What Type of Salon & Spa Should You Open

    Deciding what type of salon & spa business to open can be daunting. There are a few factors that you may want to consider; your hair salon experience, esthetic, your budget, and the demographics within the area you are opening. The decision to open a successful salon & spa has more than...

  • How Much Does it Cost to Open a Salon & Spa

    While the exact cost to open a salon & spa can vary depending on your particular business model and goals, we can help determine a rough estimate to get going!  Salon & Spa Loans and Financing If you choose to take out loans to open your salon & spa, there will be monthly...

  • Free Checklist: Equipment Needed for Hair Salons

    It can be daunting when deciding what you need before opening your salon & spa. You must think about not only what is needed for stylists, but also the reception area, and clients! When choosing the perfect hair care retail products, take the time to make sure that they will fit your salon and...

  • Registering Your Salon & Spa, Applying for Permits, and More

    Congratulations on your decision to open your own salon & spa! Before you can start getting to the fun parts of being a salon owner, it’s important to first make sure that you’ve got all of the necessary permits and licenses that you will need to run your salon. Without these, you...

  • Budgeting for Your Salon & Spa - Understanding Monthly Expenses

    The budget for your salon & spa is basically the financial plan portion of your business plan. The budget will help you to forecast revenue and what you have to spend.  How Much Does it Cost to Open a Salon & Spa Costs should be less than revenue. This seems like a given, however...

  • Virtual Earth Jam 2022 Recap and Winner Announced!

    In 2004, the Nurtur Aveda Institutes put on an annual fashion benefit as a vehicle for our students to show off their talents and passion in a themed event that raised money for local charities. In 2021, Earth Jam evolved into a virtual event to continue to offer a unique...

  • Virtual Earth Jam

    WHAT IS VIRTUAL EARTH JAM? Starting in 2004, the Nurtur Aveda Institutes put on an annual fashion benefit as a vehicle for our students to show off their talents and passion in a themed event that raised money for local charities. In 2021, Earth Jam evolved into a virtual event to continue...

  • Is a Deep Conditioning Treatment Worth it?

    Is deep conditioning to your hair worth it? Deep conditioning is needed if you desire your hair to be shiny, smooth, and strong. Depending on your hair type, deep conditioning may only be needed monthly or every season.  A deep conditioning treatment will condition the cuticle and help the...

  • Why Do People Love Cosmetology

    • Cosmetology

    Cosmetology has many different exciting career paths that you can choose from to use your passion for creativity and to help others. People love cosmetology because a career in cosmetology is rewarding and you will never get stuck in a rut, as every day is different!  The field of...

  • Why Cosmetologists Wear Black Uniforms

    • Cosmetology

    You may have noticed that cosmetologists are always wearing black. There are multiple reasons why and when you learn why, it will all make sense! The color black never goes out of style and looks good on every body type.  Black attire is easy to find in a variety of...

  • Defining Cosmetology

    • Cosmetology

    Cosmetology can be defined as many terms: hair stylist, artist, expert in applying cosmetic procedures and skin care, and many more! Actuall cosmetologists can hold a variety of job titles based on where they work! The beauty industry is always evolving and changing. Being in the beauty industry...

  • High-End Salon Training

    • Cosmetology

    Aveda Institutes prep their students for jobs in upscale salons and spas. We pride ourselves on providing high quality education to our students. Our Institutes and students have been honored by Modern Salon Magazine, the North American Hairstyling Awards, the Professional Beauty Association and...

  • Beauty Trends: Fall 2021

    With each season, we get a chance to freshen or update our look!  Fall makeup 2021 makeup trends are all about berry lip colors, jewel toned eye makeup, and artistic lip liner and eyeliner. Have some fun with it!  As far as hair goes - do you! Shaggy hairstyles, sleek bobs, and...

  • Career Paths in the Esthetics Industry

    • Esthetics

    Esthiology is the cosmetic practice of caring for one’s skin. Included are facials, makeup, skin treatment, and hair removal. As well as being able to analyze skin for treatment, skin conditions, and be able to give advice on ways to care for different skin types, and what to eat and drink...

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