Iowa Unplugged - Sept 13, 2009

Iowa Unplugged featured some of the best hair + makeup talent in the industry including:

Tristin Morrison, Artistic Director Aveda Advanced Academies Toronto + Vancouver.
Ana Karzis, Technical Director for Civellow Salons & Spas in Canada.
Tim Howard, winner of the 2008 Contessa Hair Award for Best Male Stylist.
Lisa Vann, has had her work featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Essence, Marie Claire and Vogue.
Rudy Miles is a leading makeup artist working with some of the worlds most significant fashion designers and celebrities.

The Big Hair Ball - May 30, 2009

Future Profesionals participate in The Big Hair Ball

Big Hair Ball is an unforgettable evening of glamour and entertainment, celebrating hair of all shapes, colors, and styles as a form of contemporary self-expression. Participating salons design and choreograph programs that feature contemporary video, music, and dance, culminating in a spectacular evening runway show.

Open House w/ Nathaniel Hawkins - Nov 08, 2008

Celebrity Hairstylist Nataniel Hawkins

Our Grand Opening event featured celebrity hairstylist Nataniel Hawkins from Bravo TV's Project Runway. There was a drawing to win a free makeover which was performed for the crowd.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - June 08, 2009

The Official Ribbon Cutting of The Aveda Institute Des Moines.

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce joined us for an afternoon of ribbon cutting, hand shaking, photos and refreshments.