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November 14, 2016

Giving Back to Boise

Community, Holidays

Love to give back? Here are a few local volunteer opportunities in Boise.

At Aveda Institute Boise, we think that giving back to our local community is the best way to help our community thrive. Doing volunteer and charity work always makes us feel better, so we like to encourage our students and neighbors to go out and do as much as they can for everyone around them….

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October 10, 2016

How-To: Get the Perfect Before and After Photos for Instagram

Beauty Tips, Cosmetology, Social Media

Do you know how to take the perfect IG photos? Read some advice from the experts.

Everyone loves a good hair transformation. Getting the perfect before and after pics for Instagram is essential. If you want to gain lots of followers and show up on the “discover” page of IG, you have to have the perfect profile aesthetic. Keeping with one color scheme, making sure you have before and after collages,…

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October 7, 2016

What Is Your Pumpkin Spice Percentage?

Holidays, Quiz

What’s your pumpkin spice percentage? Our quiz can tell you where you fall in regard to the unofficial drink of the season.

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October 6, 2016

5 Things We Miss About Halloween as a Kid

Holidays

Candy, costumes, and parties, oh my! Don't you miss these childhood memories?

As you get older, you grow out of a lot of habits and traditions. When kids start growing into teens, things get “uncool” or “not fun.” From trick-or-treating to believing in Santa, you slowly start to lose interest in things you once found magical. As an adult, you are probably looking back and telling yourself,…

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September 12, 2016

Idaho Instagram Stars

Community

If you love Instagram, you need to be following these local accounts!

We love beauty and fashion Instagrammers! Our favorite IG accounts are those who hail from Idaho. This list is comprised of people who we follow on Instagram that inspire us every time they post. We think you should follow them right now.

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September 9, 2016

5 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

Beauty Tips, Holidays

If you don't have a Halloween costume yet, you can put it off a litter longer with these last-minute ideas.

Halloween is getting closer, and you’re not making any progress on your costume. So what’s it going to be? Nudist on strike again this year? Nothing at all? Fear not! Here are a few ideas to change your getup this year, and they take very little makeup and effort. via GIPHY Deer: Check out this…

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August 11, 2016

The Top 4 Things Every Cosmetologist Needs to Get Back to School

Cosmetology, Education

Are you new to cosmetology? Here is your essential guide to getting everything you need to start school with confidence.

If you’re considering a career as a cosmetologist, you may be wondering what you’ll need to get started. As a student, it’s essential to have the right tools and skills to succeed in the industry. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of the top four things every cosmetologist needs to get ready for school.

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June 16, 2016

What Is Cosmetology Anyway?

Cosmetology

Hair coloring, cutting, and styling fall under cosmetology. Look here to see what else you will learn at Aveda's Cosmetology program.

The words “esthetics” and “cosmetology” are often used in place of one another, but they are actually unique to one another. The term esthetician is defined by estheticianedu.org as, “beauty professionals who are trained and educated in the beautification of the skin. As such, their main objective is to improve the appearance of the skin through non-surgical…

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May 12, 2016

Memorial Day Travel Tips

Aveda

Take 4 simple steps to prepare for a fantastic Memorial Day this year. Read the steps and enjoy the holiday.

Picture this: You’re enjoying the Memorial Day holiday with family and friends. There is food, fun and sun. What more could you ask for on such a special holiday?  By the end of the day, the shade of red covering your face, arms, and legs clearly means one thing: you forgot sunscreen. Did you know…

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May 5, 2016

That’s Not A Beauty Mark: Melanoma Awareness Month

Beauty Tips

Is it a beauty mark or a spot of danger? Read here to learn more about them.

Mole. Freckle. Blemish. Birthmark. Other wise known as beauty marks, these things decorate the skin of men and women around the world. These markings add a touch of unique flare to each of our personalities, and they are a trademark of individual beauty. Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, Eva Mendes, and Angelina Jolie have some of…

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