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While the distant mountains may still be topped with streaks of white, and the mornings may still hold that familiar chill that has bitten our bones for the past month – one things is becoming very clear: spring is almost here. You can feel it in the afternoons when jackets are too much and in…

Struggling to find the perfect product for your hair? Good news, your search is over! We’ve got the quiz for you. If you are interested in learning more about these products or if you simply want to pamper yourself and your hair, check out our student salon* and schedule an appointment with one of our…

At Aveda Institutes Boise and Twin Falls, we offer financial aid to students who qualify. Financial aid is, by far, one of the most common worries our potential students have. We’re here to make sure you get your questions answered to the best of our abilities. We don’t want anything to hold our students back…

The cold months are known for their drying qualities. Skin and hair both tend to become more brittle in a Winter climate. If your hair is begging for a new Winter routine, check out these 5 hacks for all hair types! 1. Moisturize Moisturizing isn’t just for your skin. When your hair dries out, it…

Cosmetology and cosmetology instructor programs have been Aveda Idaho’s bread and butter. But we’ve recently decided to introduce an esthetics course to our Boise location. As a prospective beauty professional, you’re probably wondering what the real differences between a cosmetologist and an esthetician are. What Does an Esthetician Know? Estheticians in our program can learn…

As 2016 rapidly comes to an end, I think we can all agree that it was a year of mixed reviews. . . which is all the more reason to nail down the motives and ways to learn, grow and truly be a work in progress towards the best “you” that only you can be!…

The struggle of keeping a fresh manicure, well, fresh is difficult. You’ve probably tried the cool setting on the hair dryer, waving your hands wildly about, and keeping the “finger splay” position for a few minutes (sometimes hours) until the polish isn’t so fragile. These methods of polish-drying have been tried and tested for years,…

Aveda Institutes Twin Falls and Boise are both owned by brothers Ren and Nathan Shaw. These two are seasoned cosmetology veterans that have a passion for art and science. We want to make sure all of our students know our amazing leaders and their backgrounds! Ren Shaw Ren has been doing hair for 18 years….

The Electric Chair Salon is located in the heart of downtown Boise. The salon is self-described as having a cool vibe, a focus on technical brilliance, with great music, and a rock and roll environment that is high energy. Their customers say that this is a high-end salon without the pretentious attitude that salons can…

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….