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YOU’RE NOT ORDINARY…WHY SHOULD YOUR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE BE?

You’re here because you want something beyond the typical school experience, and we get that. The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee & Madison are more than a school, and that’s why the student experience here expands beyond the classroom. Students get to stretch their creativity and explore the different dimensions of the beauty, barber and spa industries through interactive workshops with guest artists, competitions, networking events with industry professionals and more. Dive in to a wealth of knowledge about the industry through our engaging blog content. Uncover what your time at the Institute could hold and gain valuable insights into the beauty industry.
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Affordable Manicuring Program in Wisconsin: Train to Become a Licensed Nail Technician

Have you dreamed of turning your love for nails into a career?  At The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, our Manicuring Program combines affordable tuition with comprehensive training in nail care and design. In this hands-on course, you will experience ...
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Shaping the Industry for Generations: IBW’s Pathway to Teaching Beauty

Do you have a desire to inspire? Discover an incredibly rewarding path to educating the individual you once were. Beauty students crave instructors who are just as passionate as you are. Seeing determination flourish will be nothing but rewarding as you see their ...
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What the New Tip Tax Law Means for Service Providers 

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5 Reasons Meditation Should Be Part of Your Wellness Routine

You likely have a daily routine to care for your hair, skin, and nails—but what about your overall wellness? Wellness is more than surface-level care; it’s a daily practice that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit. From positive affirmations and acts of self-kindness to ...
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Winter-Proof Your Hair: Strength, Hydration, and Repair All Season Long

A winter hair care routine becomes essential when cold temperatures, dry indoor air, and harsh winds begin to take their toll. While winter may bring cozy layers and crisp mornings, it also brings lower humidity levels that strip moisture from ...
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From Graduation to Career: Building a Purpose-Driven Future in Beauty and Wellness

Beauty and wellness career planning begins the moment you graduate. After all the hard work, long hours, and dedication it took to earn your license, you deserve to make an informed and empowered choice that aligns with your goals and ...
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Beauty on a Budget

At the Institute of Beauty and Wellness, we believe that beauty should be a romanticized ritual not a burden to the bank. Whether you are getting ready for that big event or simplifying how you take care of you, there are endless ways to promote ...
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Success in Beauty School

Don’t treat beauty school as a waiting room for your future. The choices you make while you’re in school, how you show up, who you connect with, and how you invest in your growth, will directly shape the career you’re ...
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From Seed to Salon: What it Really Means Being an Aveda Institute

Since 1978, being a sustainable beauty brand has been the promise that Aveda continues to pursue. Grounded in natural ingredients, holistic wellness, and a strong sense of community, Aveda has emerged as a trailblazer, setting the standard that the rest of the beauty and wellness industry strives to ...
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Renewal Season Reset: Where Skincare Meets Whole-Body Wellness

Wellness skincare rituals are more than a luxury, they are an essential foundation for balance, renewal, and long-term skin health. At The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, we believe skincare can be more than skin deep; it can be a ...
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5 Simple Steps to Start Your Beauty and Wellness Career

Starting your beauty and wellness career is more than just enrolling in a program. It’s about discovering who you are, what you’re passionate about, and where you want your career to take you. At the Institute of Beauty and Wellness, ...
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6 Tips and Tricks from The Most Followed Salon Accounts

social media marketing for salon professionals At The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, we believe that success in cosmetology goes beyond technical skill. It’s also about how you present yourself and connect with others. Some of the most followed cosmetology ...
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