Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute

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1514 Tenth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Develop Your Natural Talents
Does fashion and art fuel your creative soul? Are you looking for inspiration and mentoring to become the best hair designer or skin care professional you can be? Do you want the time you invest in school to truly develop your natural talents?

As a student at Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute, you will have the opportunities to do much more than just your typical theory and mannequin work. Come and experience exceptional education in an urban setting, with cutting-edge curriculum, industry-savvy educators, and environmentally responsible practices and products.

Any school can teach you the basics but here at Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute we want someone who can handle a lot more than just that. Be a part of the Editorial Team and participate in fashion shows and photo shoots year round, from the inception of your career. Join Student Council...and get involved! Network with top industry professionals, Fundraise for local and worldwide charitable organizations, and Lead fellow classmates with setting the benchmark of what it means to be a success in our industry. 


Located in Seattle's central urban neighborhood of Capitol Hill in a turn of the century building this beautiful facility sets the stage for your future success by providing a high-end salon and spa atmosphere. Join us in the middle of the best restaurants, nightclubs and everything Seattle has to offer. You can go to school, live and walk to everything you need! 



About Gary Manuel 
With over 30 years of success in the Northwest, the team of Gary Howse and Manuel Benevich has built a reputation for business excellence and fashion-forward thinking. Hundreds of people who enjoy successful careers in the beauty business learned their skills from them. Their creativity and excitement inform and drive the Northwest's only AVEDA Institute. Winners of the overall International Salon Entrepreneur of the Year Award, no one who graduates from Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute fails to be inspired by their professional savvy. They continue to own and operate this beautiful facility, and they contribute personally to its success - and to yours.

Class Scheduling 
We offer a variety of schedules for both esthetics and cosmetology. From 3-day a week cosmetology courses, to evening and weekend esthetics classes, you can live, work, and go to school stress free knowing there is a scheduling option for you. We're here to make your new career possible! Our unique schedule also includes a two-week winter holiday break, as well as a weeklong summer break. You and your educators will return refreshed and ready for serious learning.

Programs Offered
Cosmetology 
Prepare to express your creativity and talent in hair, skin, nail care, and makeup application. Some of the world's top beauty industry professionals provide expert guidance to lead you through our cosmetology curriculum, which incorporates extensive, hands-on, salon-like learning. Our nationally certified educators are uniquely qualified to provide the technical, personal, and business skills you need to achieve professional success. Many of them work in our award-winning salon - so they offer an invaluable perspective on your daily schoolwork. 

Upon completion, you'll be ready to face the state licensing examination and prepared for a rewarding career as a licensed cosmetologist (hair designer), retail sales specialist, salon manager, or owner.

Esthetics 
Prepare for an exciting future in professional skin care. 

Industry-leading skin care professionals take you through our world-renowned curriculum. Each of our educators has received national certification and pursues on-going education. You'll learn specialized techniques to purify, balance, and renew the skin with an emphasis on using pure flower and plant essences in treatments. You will also study international trends in makeup taught by pure-fessionals who work in top salons and on fashion's runways--no other school offers this level of makeup instruction

Instructor Training
Learn the science of teaching and enhance your skills in your chosen field. Our nationally recognized, unique Instructor Training curriculum encompasses in-depth training with industry-leading educators to prepare licensed professionals for the state licensing examination as an educator. Upon graduation and licensing, you will be qualified to teach Cosmetology or Esthetics full or part-time in a licensed school.

GMAI Environmental Mission
We run Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute with sustainability in mind. We use recycled materials and non-petroleum based surfaces throughout our campus. We believe it's our responsibility to inspire and teach others to care for our world. Our continued efforts to control our carbon footprint include:

• Lighting control by motion detectors
• 100% adherence to recycling in all areas
• Plastic cap recycling program internally and for guests
• No plastic cups or paper plates used on campus
• All paper products (tissues) made from recycled paper
• Washable cloth hand towels in all restrooms
• Cleaning products are non-toxic and biodegradable
• No phthalates used in any products or supplies
• Use of bottled water discouraged-SIGG bottles sold and encouraged
  

The Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute Philosophy
Our mission is to provide you with the highest-quality, supportive, and professional education that will empower you to provide service that exceeds client's expectations. We will deliver this by:

• Creating an environment of trust and respect
• Encouraging a commitment to teamwork and excellence
• Promoting personal and professional development
• Inspiring the continuous quest for knowledge and growth

In addition, your training will encompass three types of learning:

• Theoretical knowledge, the foundation of your education
• Practical experience, the application of your knowledge
• Professional business-building skills, vital for your success
  

Why Aveda 
AVEDA Institutes train some of the most successful entrepreneurs in hair, skin, and makeup. They are represented by International hair superstars and have won countless awards and accolades. They work in the world's finest salons and spas as well as on the runways of the world's fashion capitals. Our accomplished professionals lead you toward success with innovative courses that blend professional techniques with retail and business-building skills. AVEDA Institutes emphasize personal well-being as well as environmental responsibility. By using AVEDA pure flower and plant essences and plant-based products, we affirm the relationship between personal beauty, wellness, and our environment.