Category: Cosmetology

We caught up with one of our first cosmetology students, Lauren King. She is now the owner of a hair extension salon in Boise, Idaho. Read more about her journey from beauty school student to salon owner and how you can follow in her footsteps!

Kerli is an international singer and major style inspiration. From her hair to her nails, her styling team creates killer looks we are obsessed with.

Many careers require training, education, and licensure, and cosmetology is one of them! The Idaho Board of Cosmetology regulates beauty professionals and schools to keep our community safe. They enforce educational requirements, sanitation, safety, and much more. It is legally required to obtain a license to practice cosmetology in most states, including Idaho. Here are…

Cosmetology is a beauty career full of possibilities. Learn how Colette Hood found her what feeds her soul. Whether it’s hair, nails, or skin – you can find your passion too!

Are you starting cosmetology school for the first time? Here are some tips to help you succeed right out of the gate.

There may come a time in your beauty school journey that you find yourself in need of a change. Sometimes a change in schools can come from a move, a recent school closure, or even finding that your personal standards don’t fit with the culture of the school you are currently attending. No matter what…

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…

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,…

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,…