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5 Things You Don’t Know About Heggy Gonzalez

We are thrilled to welcome NAHA Winner and Aveda Hair Color Professional, Heggy Gonzalez to the Aveda Institute Madison on Wednesday, August 3. With Heggy’s expertise in hair color and braid styling, she will be demonstrating several balayage highlight techniques for textured hair as well as demonstrating fun, braided styles.

Learn 5 Things About Heggy Gonzalez

1. WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL VACATION SPOT?

      HEGGY: A place where there is a lot of culture and ability to explore.  Spain has been my favorite place I have visited to date.

      2. WHO DO YOU WATCH FOR INSPIRATION?

      HEGGY:  I look to so many areas for inspiration.  People I love to follow Ian Micheal Black and Julien D’ys, for fashion I am always inspired by Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood

      3. WHAT AVEDA PRODUCT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?

      HEGGY: Oh, there are so many, but my staples are Phomollient and Control Force

      4. WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 REPLAYED SONGS ON YOUR PHONE? 

      HEGGY: Adele -Send my love, Wilson Phillips – Hold on Nick Jonas – Close

      5. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY?

      HEGGY: Hard Work and Practice.  No matter how good you are you can always strive to be better, and success is not a straight line, it is an ascent and you’ve got to be willing to sweat a little bit.

      More Information

      If you would like to attend this educational session, please RSVP to admissions@aimadison.com. Class is complimentary for anyone who would like to attend.

      If you are interested in learning more about the Heggy Gonzalez or the Institute of Beauty & Wellness, contact our admissions team and schedule a tour. Click the button below to schedule a tour.

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