Fashion Shows & Photoshoots
Fashion Shows & Photoshoots
Catwalk for Water
Sustainable Fashion for Clean Water Around the Globe
The Institutes of Beauty and Wellness annually celebrate Earth Month with two evenings of stunning, sustainable fashion designed by the industry’s best up-and-coming beauty professionals, with all proceeds from ticket sales benefiting clean water around the globe. Students across all programs are invited to collaborate.
Current students across all programs, and our creative community, are invited to join forces to create looks designed completely from repurposed materials. From found objects sourced at local junkyards to materials re-discovered within personal stash bins, sustainable fashion levels up in a way that begs to be experienced!
Fully conceptualized looks from hair-to-toes are judged by beauty industry professionals, including Milwaukee and Madison-based salon owners. Teams are judged on creativity, gown* construction, hair, makeup, and visual cohesiveness of each model. The winning student team is rewarded.
Audience members are invited to cheer on their favorite looks, view showcased fashion pieces up-close, indulge in services provided by Institute students including hand massages and makeup touchups, and hangout with beauty colleagues and professionals in a relaxed fun environment.
100% of proceeds from ticket sales benefit a local charity partner and Aveda’s global partner Charity:Water.
Raised for Urban Ecology Center
thank you
Through the contributions of our guests, students, and faculty, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness exceeded all expectations in our 2023 fundraising for the Urban Ecology Center. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity that allows us to make a positive impact on our community. Thank you for all that you do to advance our mission and create a brighter future for all!
Catwalk for a Cause
Pink Runway for Breast Cancer
Every October, cosmetology students from both campuses team up with a creative professional panel to create themed hair and makeup looks on runway models, including a final run featuring breast cancer survivors. 100% of proceeds from the ticket sales benefit ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis).
Every October, cosmetology students from both campuses team up with a creative professional panel to create themed hair and makeup looks on runway models, including a final run featuring breast cancer survivors. 100% of proceeds from the ticket sales benefit ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis).
Looks are judged by beauty industry professionals, including Milwaukee and Madison-based salon owners. Teams are judged on creativity, hair, makeup, and visual cohesiveness of each model. The winning student team is rewarded.
Audience members are invited to cheer on their favorite looks, indulge in services provided by Institute students including hand massages and makeup touchups, and hangout with beauty colleagues and professionals in a relaxed fun environment.
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Once in touch, we’ll schedule a tour with you, answer any questions you might have, and discuss which programs best meet your career goals.
Edwin Neill Photoshoot
Cosmetology students are annually invited to learn photographic hair and makeup techniques, including the use of ring lights and backdrops provided at both campuses. Student teams of up to 3, work collaboratively to exemplify work in color, styling and makeup. The finished looks can be submitted as entries for Aveda’s annual Edwin Neill II Full Potential Student Award and Competition.
Cosmetology students are annually invited to learn photographic hair and makeup techniques, including the use of ring lights and backdrops provided at both campuses. Student teams of up to 3, work collaboratively to exemplify work in color, styling and makeup. The finished looks can be submitted as entries for Aveda’s annual Edwin Neill II Full Potential Student Award and Competition.
Edwin Neill II lived the Aveda mission and was one of the greatest role models in the Aveda Network. This award emphasizes Edwin’s belief in Edward Demming’s Philosophy of team versus individual achievement. Recipients of the award are chosen by a group of Aveda Network Leaders for artistic accomplishments as well as a commitment to make a difference in the beauty industry and the world.
Community Opportunities
Institute students are sought after in the community! Many of whom have leant a helping hand with clinic floor programs, guest speaker events, and fashion show fundraisers at community institutions including Children’s Hospital, Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, Mount Mary University and more! Paid and volunteer opportunities are announced to students on a rolling basis.
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