Aveda Artist Amanda Faia of FOURTEENJAY in New York City took on the task of showing us how to create this season’s must-have summer styles. We’re talking about the Crown Braid, the Half Up Bun— yes, “The Hun!” — and the Half Up Braid. As a stylist, Amanda strives to make people feel like their [...]
Full of body and life, the knotted bun is a trendy take on the half bun “Hun” style that will keep you looking and feeling cool all summer long. Aveda Artist Frank Rizzieri created this knotted bun for personal style blogger and #AvedaPartner Lua Perez-Garreaud (seen above) when we invited her into Frank’s salon FOURTEENJAY [...]
Caring for the world we live in can touch all facets of our daily lives, including one of our favorites, fashion. Repurposing favorite fashion finds and vintage items not only helps the Earth, but it’s a sign of style and good taste. To celebrate eco-friendly vintage fashion, we caught up with three #AvedaPartners who showed [...]
This Sunday, dads across America get the day to relax and feel appreciated as their nearest and dearest celebrate Father’s Day. One of our favorites is the father and son duo Sal (above right) and Frank (above left) Rizzieri, both Aveda Artists. Frank is a seasoned lead stylist at New York Fashion Week; he is [...]
Volunteering one’s time for a cause isn’t just great for the world, but it’s good for making strong connections with like-minded people. If you’re one to volunteer for a favorite charity, you know exactly what we are talking about. If you haven’t yet volunteered, but there are some philanthropic initiatives on your to-do lists, then [...]
Every so often Aveda Global Education holds Aveda Purefessional™ Auditions and Boot Camp to find the next generation of Aveda Artists who are at the top of their game. Cutters, stylists, colorists and makeup artists meet over the course of five days to show our Global Artistic Team why they deserve the title. This spring [...]
Throughout June, Aveda Artists and students will be celebrating Pride Month. Here, two busy salons share what Pride means to them. “Pride is about living honestly with integrity and respecting all humans everyday. It’s about equality for everyone, and love and acceptance without fear of prejudice or discrimination. — Gila Rūt Aveda Salons, San Diego, [...]
Personal style blogger and #AvedaPartner Lua Perez-Garreaud —founder of Le-Happy.com— shows off this summer’s edgy new hairstyles. We invited Lua into FOURTEENJAY in New York City where she met with co-owner and Aveda Artist Frank Rizzieri who helped her fashion her own spin on three popular hairstyles. See here for inspiration to create your own [...]
Since last fall, we’ve been following Aveda Ambassador and beauty blogger Monica Stevens (Moknowshair.com) in her adventures as a cosmetology student at the Aveda Institute New York. Monica spent 10 years working in a corporate role in Kansas City, Missouri, before she decided to change paths and pursue her dream of becoming a hair stylist. [...]
Want a new and incredibly gorgeous hair look for summer? Try the latest creation from Aveda Artist Charlotte Mensah — the reigning 2014 British Afro Hairdresser of the Year. The look is a geometric threading look, inspired by the regal, nomadic women of the Fulani tribe in West Africa, that is all about embracing one’s [...]