Six Benefits of Hiring Aveda Graduates
Aveda Institutes produce some of the most talented hairstylists in the world. With Aveda’s sophisticated curriculum and hands-on learning, it’s no wonder these graduates are extremely well-prepared to succeed in their careers. They’ve seen real guests, practiced their POD, and are dedicated to providing the signature Aveda experience before they even graduate. But how does this benefit salon owners who may hire them?
LOWER YOUR RISK AS A SALON OWNER
The last thing you want as a salon owner is to be reactive instead of proactive. Don’t start recruiting after your top stylists leave your salon; start now and lower your risk of being short-staffed. Start actively planning for the future of your salon today — opening back up to full capacity, taking on more guests, and maybe even expanding! Besides, who wants to be left short-handed in the middle of the holiday rush?
THEY ARE AVEDA TRAINED
Graduates from the Aveda Institutes use the same high-quality products and learn the same services practiced in Aveda salons. They already know how to perform their POD from day one, and have extensive knowledge on how to use and recommend the wide variety of Aveda products. They’re also familiar with using Aveda colour and how to formulate customized colour. With all this knowledge already under their belt, salon owners won’t have to worry about taking the time to train them on Aveda products and experience, and they can start on guests much faster!
THEY ARE SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY
Aveda students learn more than just hairstyling — they take workshops on social media, photography, and business skills, too! Even before they graduate, they know how to use social media to their advantage as a hairstylist to showcase their best work and recruit guests for both service and retail. You can be assured they understand the hustle and will work hard not only behind the chair, but behind their screens, too.
BOOST YOUR BRAND
As an Aveda salon, you have a golden opportunity to raise your brand awareness with Aveda students! If you want to attract the best, the best has to know you exist, right? These students have so much to learn in a short period of time. You can’t guarantee they’ll discover your salon on their own time, so bring your salon to them! This is a prime opportunity to start creating those connections for the future, and feel confident students will know your name and want to work with you. Get them excited about the idea of applying and working at your salon, so they’ll jump at the next spot that opens up!
THEY HAVE GUEST RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION SKILLS
Students begin recruiting and retaining their own guests while in school — once they start practicing it, they’ll never forget how to do it. They understand the importance of the recruitment hustle, how to get guests in their chair, and how to keep them long-term. This is a skill they keep with them and bring everywhere, so they’ll always be working toward having a full chair and bringing in new guests.
THEY ARE TRAINED ON TEXTURED HAIR, BARBERING, EXTENSIONS, AND MORE
Aveda’s thorough curriculum goes beyond the basics of hair cutting and styling, and teaches students techniques for working with textured hair and barbering, hair extensions, and braids — skills the Aveda Institute of Winnipeg was the first to teach. These skills keep our students up-to-date with modern trends and techniques, so they stay ahead of the game and can continue offering their guests the most in-demand styles.