June 9th, 2010
As part of our cosmetology curriculum, all students are trained in the art of performing manicure and pedicure services. To enhance each guest’s experience, the four Florida cosmetology schools are offering a great perk. Guests will receive a FREE bottle of OPI Nail Polish with any manicure or pedicure service!
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Here’s how it works: choose an OPI nail color, use it at time of service, and the bottle goes home with you. Call 877-283-3235 to book your appointment and for additional details.
June 2nd, 2010
Aveda Institute St. Petersburg is honored to have been a part of the Flashes of Hope event that recently took place at All Children’s Hospital. Flashes of Hope is a non-profit organization that changes the way children with cancer see themselves through the gift of photography and raises money for pediatric cancer research. A select-few cosmetology students, and educators, assisted with the photo shoot, providing hair styles and makeup to family members and patients. We are grateful and privileged to be a part of such a moving experience. Included are some of the photos from the event.
All Children’s Flashes of Hope
May 24th, 2010
Each year the
Aveda Institutes Florida awards a scholarship to one lucky contestant, per institute, who exhibits exceptional skills in the field of cosmetology. The scholarship entails a one year, fully paid, tuition to attend either of our four beauty schools in Florida. This year, our contestants competed at the Aveda Institute Orlando in a true fashion show-style competition, runway and all. They transformed a model and were judged on not only their creativity, but their exceptional execution and technique. A special “thanks” goes out to our judges, Carl Dunn – CEO Pagentry Magazine; Aixa Diaz – News Anchor WESH Ch. 4; Megan Clementi – Miss Florida USA 2010 and Josh Perez – Production Manager Full Sail University.
Winners were: Amy Starks, Aveda Institute Orlando; Jordan Ortega, Aveda Institute South Florida; Arielle Lavasseur, Aveda Institute St. Petersburg and Orphelia Patterson, Aveda Institute Tallahassee.
Be sure to stop by either one of these cosmetology schools to witness their talent first hand.
…THE WINNERS…

Arielle Lavasseur, Scholarship Winner - Aveda Institute St. Petersburg

- Jordan Ortega, Scholarship Winner – Aveda Institute South Florida

- Orphelia Patterson, Scholarship Winner – Aveda Institute Tallahassee

- Amy Starks, Scholarship Winner – Aveda Institute Orlando

Winners, Models and Judges
October 7th, 2009
You spoke. We listened.
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Our Half-Price Haircut for Teachers promotion is back and will run through the month of October. Offer is good at any one of our four locations: Aveda Institute Orlando, Aveda Institute South Florida, Aveda Institute St. Petersburg and Aveda Institute Tallahassee. Call 877.283.3235 and use the discount code AICUT50 to schedule an appointment. Remember, you must show your school ID Badge at time of checkout.
September 23rd, 2009
Homecoming season is upon us!
Shine under the glitz and glamour of it all by recreating yourself with a new “do,” an extraordinary manicure/pedicure, and a stunning makeup application. While you’re at it, invite your cronies to join you!!