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YOU’RE NOT ORDINARY…WHY SHOULD YOUR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE BE?

You’re here because you want something beyond the typical school experience, and we get that. The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee & Madison are more than a school, and that’s why the student experience here expands beyond the classroom. Students get to stretch their creativity and explore the different dimensions of the beauty, barber and spa industries through interactive workshops with guest artists, competitions, networking events with industry professionals and more. Dive in to a wealth of knowledge about the industry through our engaging blog content. Uncover what your time at the Institute could hold and gain valuable insights into the beauty industry.

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AVEDA Professional working on a model Cosmetology

5 Types of Beauty Careers

The beauty industry is constantly evolving. With that being said, did you know working in a salon is not the only job opportunity within the beauty and wellness industry? Having new techniques, trends, and products being developed all the time, ...
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AVEDA Professional working on a model Why Aveda

7 Things to Consider Before Beauty School

You have an impressive collection of beauty products at home, follow all the latest trends in fashion, and are trusted to test new hair and makeup looks on your friends. And you live for it all. Sound familiar? You might ...
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Cosmetology

5 Minutes With NAHA Winner Lauren Moser

We are thrilled to be welcoming Lauren Moser to the Aveda Institute Madison on September 28th. Lauren is a 2015 North American Hairstyling Award (NAHA) award winner in the texture category. She will be spending the day with our cosmetology students ...
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AVEDA Professionals working on a model Student Life

Aveda Backstage At NYFW 2017

THE RUNWAY REPORT NYFW: HELLESSY AUTUMN/WINTER 2017 AVEDA ARTIST: TIPPI SHORTER SWING STYLE At the Hellessy AW2017 show at Highline Studios in New York City, whimsical dresses were complemented with long, flowing ponytails. Aveda Artist, Tippi Shorter, used Aveda Shampure™ ...
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Meet Jeanna Ray: Ayuvedia Esthetics Program Student Spotlight

Meet Jeanna Ray: Ayuvedia Esthetics Program

Meet Jeanna Ray, a student who's journey is a testament to the transformative power of following one's passions, even amidst significant life changes. With a background in corporate digital strategy spanning over a decade, Jeanna made the bold decision to ...
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Student Life

What to Expect at an Institute Open House

At The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, we don't just nurture passions; we unlock potential. Our Open House is designed to provide you with an immersive experience that will ignite your dreams and aspirations. Whether you're interested in the art ...
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Emily Castillo - NYFW Behind the Scenes Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Profile: Emily Castillo at NYFW

Our featured guest, Emily Castillo, an alumna of the Institute of Beauty and Wellness in Milwaukee, embarked on an extraordinary journey that led her from the classroom to the runway of New York Fashion Week. Let's delve into Emily's remarkable ...
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A female client being pampered with a massage in a classroom, promoting wellness and massage therapy education. Massage Therapy

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy has a long history throughout various cultures. Today it’s used to relieve pain, heal injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, and promote wellness. At The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, we offer a thorough massage therapy curriculum. If you’re ...
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AVEDA Logo with Plants Why Aveda

5 Reasons We Love Aveda

Aveda has been around since the 1970s, and through all those years they have built up a lot of history! Although you may be familiar with the products and aromas, we are sure there are other things about this brand ...
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Black and white headshot of AVEDA Institute Alum Wendy Schmidt Student Spotlight

Meet Wendy Schmidt: Massage Therapy Program

Meet Wendy Schmidt, a dedicated student in our Full-Time Massage Therapy Program at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee. Wendy's journey into the world of massage therapy was fueled by a desire to expand her skillset and embark on ...
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A student at the Institute of Beauty and Wellness getting a haircut from a barber. Student Spotlight

Meet Heidi Pabst: Barbering Program

Meet Heidi Pabst, a dedicated student in the Barbering program at the Aveda Institute Madison. Heidi's journey into the world of barbering was driven by a desire to pursue her passion and contribute to a community-focused learning environment. With a ...
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Why Aveda

Living the Aveda Mission

Environmental Leadership and Responsibility AVEDA’s mission is to care for the world we live in, and as an Aveda Institute we strive to uphold the same values. In fact, we recite the Aveda Mission at the start of every student ...
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Join us on May 15th

Spring
Beauty Bash

Open House
Join us April 30th

Catwalk for
Clean Water

An evening of style, entertainment, and charitable giving in honor of Earth Month.

100% of proceeds from ticket sales benefit local charity partner, Milwaukee Riverkeepers.