Inspirational hair styling, striking and innovative cuts and vibrant color took over Minneapolis, Minnesota this past weekend as more than 3,500 Aveda professionals from 17 countries around the world converged for Aveda Congress 2015: Spirit. This global event celebrated hairdressing, beauty and art with more than 20 teams of Aveda Artists from seven countries presenting [...]
Climate change is one of the most critical issues facing the world today. This is why we joined forces with the National Audubon Society to urge leaders at the upcoming COP21 conference in Paris to reach a meaningful global agreement on climate change and keep global warming below 2°C. And we are asking for you [...]
Art emerged through the five elements of nature —Water, Earth, Infinity, Air, and Fire— at the Aveda Congress Spirit 2015 evening performance “Symphony of the Senses” created and presented by Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders. Beauty, theatrics and inspirational hair techniques came to life in the five element-themed sections that were designed as an immersive celebration [...]
Get ready for some serious artistic inspiration as we’re just a few hours from Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders’ 2015 Congress Evening Performance Symphony of the Senses, which concludes the first day of Aveda Congress 2015: Spirit. Expect an immersive celebration of beauty, art and hair techniques sure to inspire. The artistic visuals coupled [...]
This season’s style is all about fringe, as featured at the 2015 Intercoiffure Fall Atelier at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Held this week, the Atelier, produced by Intercoiffure America/Canada (ICA), is a prestigious organization made up of more than 250 elite salon owners that celebrate the dedication, study, trends and innovation of the hair [...]
While many of us love the idea of extra-long locks, if our hair is thinner than we’d like it to be (and there are plenty of us that feel that way), it’s best to keep hair above the shoulders for a fuller, thicker appearance. “Longer styles can weigh down hair and call attention to any [...]
Every other year Aveda Artists, educators, salon and spa owners, mission leaders and beauty professionals convene for a global celebration of beauty, wellness, fashion and art. This is Aveda Congress. And starting October 31st we meet for Aveda Congress 2015: Spirit. The Congress stage encompasses global artists creating innovative and gorgeous beauty looks, while the [...]
With the days getting shorter and chillier, we’re craving comfort food but long for something wonderfully decadent that is still quite nourishing. So we asked vegetarian Chef Anya Kassoff for a recipe that would satisfy our sweet tooth, while keeping us energized and uplifted. She instantly thought of her Rhubarb and Rosemary Tart. We were [...]
While this past summer brought us ‘bronde’ hair color —that sun-kissed collision of blonde and brunette— autumn hair color gets darker and more hypnotizing with tortoiseshell, a swirling richness of caramel and honey highlights. Seen here on Oxana, from our Autumn 2015 Collection Sublime Spirit, tortoiseshell hair perfectly conveys moments of light intertwined with a [...]
To honor our salon partners that go above and beyond in taking action in the fight against breast cancer during the month of October, we’re shining a light on David Wagner, founder of Juut SalonSpa in Arizona, California, and Minnesota, and his team of stylists and spa professionals who have helped more than 4,000 cancer patients’ [...]