From spa coordinator and team leader, to educator and boutique owner, Kelly Dolecek has given her all to the beauty industry for over fifteen years. Now, five years after the opening of her studio, BARE, Kelly is ready to expand her business in Chesterland, Ohio.
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Featured Alumna, Samantha Culotta
After receiving her license in Esthetics from Brown Aveda Institute, Samantha Culotta worked for several spas before discovering her passion for makeup, and has since worked with names like Ulta, Sephora, and Macy's, and now, It Cosmetics.
Featured Alumna, Teri Kalain
On January 6, 2015, master stylist Teri Kalain opened The Beauty Bar, the ultimate hub for salon and spa services, right in Willowick, Ohio.
Aveda Alumnae Team Up for a "RAW" Collaboration
In September, 2018, the House of Blues in Cleveland took on 50 artists and over 500 guests in a thrilling night of fashion, performance, and all things creative to host RAW Cleveland presents Connect. Among these artists were three Brown Aveda grads, Emily Eneix, Monica Clark, and Bayley Brown.
Featured Alumna, Bayley Brown
Beyond her dedication and love of art, makeup, and color, Bayley's unique talents push her to reach for further creative opportunities.
Featured Alumna, Monica Clark
A month after graduating from Brown Aveda Institute, Monica Clark launched her new career as a stylist with Ladies and Gentlemen Salon and Spa. Then, jumping at the opportunity for bold creativity, Monica unleashed her creative passion at RAW Cleveland presents Connect.
Featured Alumna, Emily Eneix
Just under two years since graduation, and Emily Eneix has not only worked alongside prominent industry names at Aveda Jam, but recently collaborated with other grads to showcase her talents at RAW Cleveland presents Connect.
Featured Alumna, Tessa Shagovac
Ten years after attending Brown Aveda Institute, Tessa Shagovac is still an advocate for wellness. She is not only one of the youngest female owners of Orangetheory Fitness in the region, but is co-creator of Surefire Wellness, as well as their original Vitality Greens Superfood!
Featured Alumna Kate Beko
As salon manager, stylist, Director of Education, and now a 2018 NAHA finalist, Kate "subscribes to do everything," relishing in a range of fashion shoots to everyday clients for coloring, styling, and educating.
Featured Alumna, Kate Byrnes
With nearly six years at TOMORROW'S Hair Salon and Spa under her belt, Kate Byrnes is also co-owner and their go-to Certified Master Extensionist, the first in the U.S. to hold the Beauty Works title.
Featured Alumna and Skin Games Finalist, Nicole Rakityan
Since completing her training at the Brown Aveda Institute, Nicole Rakityan now has over eight years of experience in the skin care industry and loving her work as a Licensed Medical Aesthetician.
Beauty Changes Lives Spring 2018 Scholarships Announced
New scholarships are available from Beauty Changes Lives, whose foundation has awarded over 300 scholarships to new and prospective students.
Featured Alumna and Brown Aveda Director, Rachel Carr
"I've seen over 1,200 students in my twelve years here, and at any given moment there's a stylist doing great things out there, there's a good chance I was able to play a part in that, and it's so rewarding."
Featured Alumni - Kyle Rose
"Whatever you put into it, you get back from it, and it helps to light that fire to keep pushing yourself as an artist."
Featured Alumna and Freelance Artist, Elizabeth Cook
With over twelve years of experience in the makeup industry, Cleveland-based freelancer Elizabeth Cook has taken her talents around the globe, regularly touching down in New York City.
Congratulations to the Winners of Our 2017 Scholarship Contest
On March 19, Brown Aveda Institute hosted their annual Scholarship Contest for 2017, changing the future careers of two talented upcoming students.
Beauty Changes Lives Spring 2017 Scholarships Announced
Five scholarships are available from Beauty Changes Lives, whose foundation has awarded over 300 scholarships to new and prospective students.
Featured Alumna and Studio Owner - April Smith
After graduating from Brown Aveda Institute in 1999, April Smith took her passion and exceptional talent to Mentor, Ohio to open her own studio, Salon Glow.
Featured Alumni - Kristian Bailey
Kristian Bailey has been busy since her Brown Aveda graduation just four years ago. Whether she's traveling for business, or working from her innovative makeup station at Bangs Salon in Lyndhurst, Kristian's success radiates the true art of beauty inside and out.
Featured Alumni - Anthony Trivisonno
Anthony Trivisonno cultivated his exceptional talent and unprecedented compassion when he opened The V'Sonno Salon, Boutique, and Spa, an esteemed Redken & Pureology Elite Salon that goes beyond the artist's calling to give back to the community every day.