As a recruiter for the entire United States of America I visit many cosmetology schools and interview countless students. I had my first visit to Aveda Fredric's Institutes in Cincinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana this December. I was so impressed with the students, staff and facilities. It was clear that the students have been taught extremely well in all areas of the cosmetology curriculum. Their technical ability was outstanding and solid. It was also very easy to see that the students are being developed to offer professional, sincere and up scale service to each guest; this will open many doors for the Aveda Fredric's Institute students as they enter their careers. I look forward to continuing a relationship with the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Aveda Schools and look to the graduates of these programs to aid in the successful growth of the Steiner Salon Spa business. Nikki MartensUSA Recruitment Manager / International Steiner Training Ltd.
STUDENT & ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
Hello everyone at the Institute in Cincinnati. I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful experience attending the institute was for me. I attend the Cincinnati school from January 2005 through October 2005 and had a great time. I graduated and started working at a small salon, (Aveda of course), back in my home town of Richmond, IN. I was working with women who have been stylist for 20 years and with Aveda for at least 10. I felt totally confident next to them. I worked there for 1 year and then, moved to Williamsburg, VA with my husband, he's in the Navy. I started working at Elements Spa in the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, again Aveda of course. That is where I realized how much more prepared I was then all of the other hair stylists there. I had been doing hair the least amount of time and I felt the I was light years ahead of them and it is all because of the Institute. You all prepared me for my future in a way I can't even explain and I just wanted to Thank You!! :) I think the Aveda Fredric's Institute is the best cosmetology school around and I tell everyone I know about it. Keep up the wonderful work and when I come back up to Indiana I will have to stop by for a visit. Thank you so much!
--Kacee (Fegan) Bishop, October 26, 2007
Dear Fredric & Julie,
Thanks so much for the memorable graduation ceremony Friday evening. I am so proud to be an Aveda Fredric’s graduate. I feel blessed to have had Patty, Barb and Brianne as my instructors. My educational experience had been wonderful with these ladies who compliment each other so well. I sincerely could not have accomplished my programs without each of their consistent support on every level.
Hats off to both of you for continually raising the bar and bringing class to the industry by offering the “Harvard” of Cosmetology schools at Aveda Fredric’s Institute.
Sincerely, --Connie VanTassel, August 20, 2006
In this last week of starting at AFI, I feel like something inside of me has changed. I feel an inspiration that I haven't felt before. I feel like I am doing a good thing, and I am veryproud to be apart of the Aveda lifestyle now. The instructors at your institute, are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, and have a true passion for the whole mission of Aveda. Where sometimes, other companies just do lip service, but not here.Thank you. I look forward to learning more from you, and look forward to seeing you in the future! --Jessica Heck
It's a beautiful day here in Bar Harbor, Maine as I am putting together my state of the art facial room and nail room. As I was putting an order together this morning for several thousand dollars worth of retail and professional nail products, I thought I should send you this update.
Currently, I am the only esthetician and nail technician at the Spa at the Bar Harbor Club. Thanks to my education and management training, my new employers have instilled a great deal of responsibility in me. As the only esthetician and nail tech, I am now responsible for all training in esthetics and nail care for future employees, and am writing manuals, protocols, and orders. I have 15 different facials to master in two separate skin care lines (Sothys and Aromatherapy Associates), and another 10 manicures and pedicures.
There is absolutely no way I would be equiped for this position without the training I received at Aveda Fredric's and from the Esthetics staff there. Patty, Melissa, and Brianne not only taught me what I needed to know for my state board examinations; they also taught me confidence in my skills and ideas. For as exhausted as I was at the end of my training, I would not change it for the world.
Please pass this along to them. I cannot thank you all enough for pushing me to be the best spa professional I could be when I left Fredric's.
Also, I've been asked to continue with Ocean Properties in a management position after my original contract expires in October. I've been an employee for exactly two weeks today.
Thank you, Julie. My months at AFI set the standard for my career very high. -- Laura Parsons
Spa and Nail Esthetics and Management, May 2006
"Aveda Fredric's school is the starting point to a great future. It prepares and guides each individual to reach beyond his or her goals. I can't tell you how many times I have heard from co-workers, 'You learned that in school' or 'He went to the Aveda school'. It feels good". --Matt Bertke
"People always told me how lucky I was to have gone to the Aveda Fredric's Institute. I never really realized it until I was working in the salon world. My knowledge and my skill are up and beyond any other graduate from another school. I can not appreciate enough the opportunities that were given to me any more than I do today. I am so thankful." --Michelle Casper
"The experience was thrilling. To work with the best and achieve my goal; what could be a more gratifying experience. The school is top notch. Take it from me, 'It's the Harvard education in hair design!'." --Todd Margolis
"Aveda Fredric's Institute has given me an incredible advantage in the industry. As graduates, our reputation is outstanding because we exhibit the same level of professionalism in our salons that was expected of us during school. The staff of educators train us for every aspect of the salon industry - state board practicals, theory and hands-on training with a great clientele. If you're thinking of a career in cosmetology or esthiology, book a service at the Aveda Fredric's Institute. You will be amazed!" --Christopher Cade Daffin
"The experience was amazing! The educational opportunities exceeded my expectations!" --Kerry Billiter
"Jamie, I just wanted to thank you for a great two weeks! I had lots of fun and learned a lot too. Cutting hair is wonderful. I appreaciate the patience you had with the class, we are chatty girls, but it is obvious to me that you love what you do and that is something that I really admire about the whole Aveda Fredric's Institute team! Not one of the instructors were there for themselves. I couldnt be happier with the choice that I've made to attend Fredric's because I really feel that there are more opportunities available for me than any other cosmetology student, and most of all I really feel at home. Thanks again for everything, I look forward to the rest of the program." --Meredith
GUEST TESTIMONIALS
On October 7, I had a bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer. In the weeks following surgery, I have been fortunate enough to experience your services, ranging from a manicure, pedicure, facial and hair coloring and cut. Each one of these had made an impact on my recovery and healing; I can’t begin to tell you how great I feel when I leave.
Each student who worked with me is outstanding and I can see that all of the students share the important qualities of patience, friendliness and creativity. You all have great futures and the salons that hire you will be very fortunate.
Aveda products are wonderful but not as wonderful as the people working with them. Thank you again for being so terrific. I can’t wait for my manicure and pedicure next Friday! --Anne A., November 14, 2005
I have been enjoying the services at your “Institute” for a while. Due to my pleasure, I have expressed my experience to several other individuals, and they also enjoyed your “Aveda” experience.
I would just like to applaud you and your staff on the consistency of the combined efforts of individuals creating the overall service. The people that I have referred are of many different backgrounds, yet treatment is the same. It seems that your staff are working under the same mission and enjoying one another (or at least putting on a united front). This I find very refreshing.
I especially appreciate the service that my sons have received, because they were very reluctant to visit your location. Yet, their experience was so “awesome” that they have referred others.
Thank you for creating such a pleasurable atmosphere. Keep up the good work, --Susan H., March 30, 2006
Just wanted to let you know that I had a great time at your salon yesterday and that I am very happy with what Millicent did to my hair and my soul. --Julia K. Baker, Cincinnati, OH
To the Administrators and Faculty of the Aveda Fredric's Institute: I had the great pleasure of being one of your clients today and I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed and appreciated the experience. My student was Ms. Erin Petty and although a student, she provided me with top-notch service. I was a bit unsure about coming to a "training" salon but I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism of the students and the staff. Ms. Petty's faculty supervisor, Diane, watched over the whole process and was quick to help and even quicker to praise. As a teacher, I know the importance of praise and how important a good teacher/student rapport is. I watched Ms. Petty's rapt attention as her instructor demonstrated a new technique; it was obvious that Erin was eager to learn from an expert stylist. I loved the little extras like the mini-facial and the stress treatment. Erin's knowledge and choice of Aveda products for my hair took care of much of the damage that had been done by summer sun and chemicals. I am very pleased with the results and look forward to coming back to the Aveda Fredric's Institute in the fu --Debbie Murphy
Thank you for the tour of Aveda Fredric's Institute. It is an amazing facility! Sandy Newton treated me to a gift certificate for a pedicure and a facial, which I had never had either done before. Wow - what I have been missing all these years! Beth did an amazing job on my feet and the girl who did my facial was wonderful! I would never have guessed that either of them were students - they acted like pros and made me feel special. Who wants to go home and cook supper when you just had all of that done! Thanks to all who made a Wednesday afternoon extra special! --Kathy Capodoji
Although I am was not a student at AFI (I don´t even live in The U.S) it`s been such a refresing and invigorating experience reading your posts. Some of you TOUCHED MY HEART. Hopefully I will sonn fulfil my own dream and open the first Aveda Institute and Salon Spa in Mexico. Thank your for your blessings on the matter. My sincere love and respect to you all at AFI: students, staff, teachers and all the people who shares AVEDA´s great vision. You are certainly making a difference in people´s lives, everyday. It feels great to be part of the tribe guys! Feel free to conctact me if coming to mexico, Cuernavaca is a beautiful place to stop by, and Mexico has great vacation spots. Yours, www.GerardoZamudio.com --Gerardo Zamudio, Cuernavaca, Mexico
