Category: Design

Kurt Kueffner—Honing Technique and Emphasizing Relationship

This weekend, Gaia hosted a class for designers to learn from men’s grooming standard-setter Kurt Kueffner. Kurt has training in both barbering and cosmetology, but over the last twenty years, his energy has been focused on raising the bar in men’s grooming.  Most notably, Kurt established the Grooming Collective in August 2018.  The Grooming Collective… Read more »

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Make Every Day a Work of Art

One of my favorite things about working at Gaia is making myself a work of art every day. Admittedly there are mornings when I’m in a hurry and wish I didn’t have to make the effort. But all in all, working in an atmosphere that encourages and empowers everyday aesthetics has been delightful.  Gaia has… Read more »

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Varonika’s Aveda–Practice and Perfection

Beauty starts with practice and Varonika has had plenty of practice.  Arguably, her career in the beauty industry started when she was a kid watching YouTube videos and copying new hair styles or makeup trends on her friends and family.  Thanks to her passion and diligence, she has turned her talent into a career.  By… Read more »

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Zoey’s Aveda: Art and Integrity

Zoey Lewis became a hair stylist as a practical outlet for her natural creativity.  As an artist, she has found a supportive family in the Aveda community.  It all started in college when Zoey was an art student; she was particularly drawn to sculpture and painting.  Now she uses both of these skill sets to… Read more »

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