Category: Aveda

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,…

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…

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…

It’s no secret that beauty is fun, but have you ever considered the cost? We’re not talking about the price tag in the store, we are talking about the cost to the environment for the products that you use on a regular basis. We’ve all heard of carbon footprints, and the effect that Greenhouse gases…

Earth Day is every day at Aveda. That’s why we are honoring our earth with an entire month of focusing on water conservation awareness. Here are some tips to put into practice this month that you can do for a lifetime. Click Here to learn more about how Aveda Institute Boise applies natural resource awareness…