‘Tis the season for holiday hair. Trying to decide what to wear to that party? Any web search will turn up a multitude of options and tutorials. The Aveda blog certainly has several stunners to choose from. But the girls at the salon all seem to agree that less is more. The best way to wear… Read more »
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When it’s cold and dark in the morning, what motivates you to get out of bed? When your job frustrates you, what helps you take a step back and regroup? For some it’s coffee. But Aveda has a different suggestion: Aroma therapy. Or, as they like to call it, “aromaology.” Whatever you call it, the… Read more »
READ MOREChristine’s Aveda–Holistic Beauty
Christine Woodard’s career as a hair stylist was inspired by her degree in psychology. As part of her studies, she completed an internship which was particularly stressful. During this time Christine noticed that using her 15 minute break for self-care—something as simple as washing her face or brushing her hair—made a significant improvement in her… Read more »
READ MOREHow to Battle Winter Dryness
While winter can be beautiful, it also comes with a little extra inconvenience. It’s cold, sometimes wet, and whatever the conditions, they always end up drying out your skin and hair. But Aveda experts are ready with advice on how to stay moisturized despite the adverse effects of the colder months. Just like the best… Read more »
READ MOREBest Beauty Regimen Ever?
This week our nation takes a moment to—theoretically—reflect on our prosperity. There are lots of ways to focus on the things we’ve been blessed with: How many family members can we fit in our house at one time? How many calories can we fit in our mouths in a 24 hour space? How many deals… Read more »
READ MOREDanielle’s Aveda—All About the Earth and All About the Guest
What does Aveda mean to our stylist Danielle Hubka? Having been an Aveda designer for 4 years, two overarching values have emerged as the mainstays of her career: Aveda’s commitment to environmentally friendly and socially responsible products as well as the company’s abiding emphasis on guest care. First, Aveda has been a perfect fit for… Read more »
READ MORETop 5 Reasons to Visit Gaia’s Open House!
Downtown Manhattan is kicking off the holiday season with Open House this Sunday 11 November from 1-5 pm. Open House is a chance for visitors new and old to sample the best of what our business district has to offer. Be sure to stop by Gaia during this event for a few of YOUR favorite… Read more »
READ MORELast Chance to Help Us Commemorate…
If you’ve been into the salon this month or if you saw this quarter’s newsletter, you know we’ve been celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness month in a couple of different ways. That means this week is your last chance to join us in the cause… First, we’ve been collecting donations for the charity Hair To Stay. … Read more »
READ MORESave Time and Strengthen Hair
This month saw the release of Aveda’s latest brain child: Speed of Light. This blow-dry accelerating spray is 90% naturally derived, making it a pure marvel. If you haven’t been in to the salon recently or missed our newsletter, here’s the scoop: Reduces breakage from blow-drying by 93% Decreases blow-drying time overall Smooths hair, leaving… Read more »
READ MORESneak Peeks from Aveda Congress 2018
Please pardon the week we took off… Last weekend, our designers celebrated Aveda’s 40th anniversary by traveling to Minneapolis, MN, for the annual Aveda Congress! After three action-packed days of cutting-edge tutorials, mind-blowing hair displays, and inspiring speakers, everyone came home talking about these super-exciting upcoming releases: Eyebrow pencils—early 2019 That’s right: Aveda is introducing… Read more »
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