You’re here because you want something beyond the typical school experience, and we get that. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is more than a school, and that’s why the student experience expands beyond the classroom. Students get to stretch their creativity and explore the different dimensions of the beauty industry through interactive lessons from guest instructors, competitions, networking with industry experts and potential employers and more. Below you will find guest blog posts from real students sharing their experiences at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness.
Written by the Team Leader of our Cosmetology Department, Gaya Glassen As the team leader of cosmetology for the last 18 years, there is one mistake that I see students make that gets in the way of their own success… comparing themselves to other students. This...
On May 3, 2018 Jeffrey Montoya was installed as the President of the American Massage Therapy Association – Wisconsin Chapter. The chapter includes over 2000 members across the state. Jeffrey is the Team Leader of the Massage Therapy Departments at both of our campuses: the Aveda...
Where were you before joining the beauty industry? I went to the University of Minnesota for a year to major in Education. I was enrolled in class, but I didn't like to go to class. I knew I wanted to teach, but I wasn't sure what...
The beauty industry is constantly changing. With new techniques and products being developed all the time, it’s no wonder that the sky's the limit for what a licensed cosmetologist can pursue. If you are considering a beauty career, or you’ve considered a career in beauty before,...
Have you seen images like the one above and thought to yourself, "What exactly is cupping?" Cupping is an alternative and complimentary treatment used for a variety of conditions. Cups are applied to the soft-tissue of the body utilizing suction which draws the soft tissue and...
Pictured above: Wendy, Full Time Massage Therapy Program Student WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO ENROLL AT THE INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS? I was drawn to the welcoming staff and the background and knowledge of the instructors in the massage therapy program. I also liked that Aveda IBW...