Aveda Institute Winnipeg is a privately owned, registered vocational institution offering a Hairstyling program at 276 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.
Aveda Institute Winnipeg is a private vocational institution located at 276 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B6. It is registered as a Private Vocational Institution, with Hairstyling as its registered program. Aveda's mission is to care for the world we live in, from the products it makes to the ways in which it gives back to society. Sustainability has been Aveda's cornerstone since 1978.
The Hairstyling program can be completed in 10 months, with flexible schedule options. Students practise real skills, starting with mannequins, then models, then working with guests. The training prepares students for the provincial licensing exam with structured training and support. The Makeup Artistry program uses high-quality, vegan and cruelty-free products. Advanced Classes range from one-day refreshers to five-day bootcamps for working stylists. Kalina Villamar is Director of Learning and Development, and Natasha Urban is Director of Education.
The campus includes an onsite student lounge and café, and the Aveda Institute Salon provides a real salon setting for training. Students have 24/7 access to the digital curriculum, which continues for one year after graduation. All students have access to a free, 24/7 mental health support program. Through its community work, the Institute provides over 300 free haircuts to community groups every year.
The admission process includes a Career Planning Session, submission of an application package, and an acceptance decision.
Aveda has a network of over 9,000 salons and spas in more than 40 countries. Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher is named on the Why Aveda page.