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 super-successful careers in the beauty business learned their skills from them. Their creativity and excitement inform and drive Seattle’s 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.
FlexDays Scheduling For School/Life Wellness
Now you can fit the best school available into your busy life! To help you work, live, and learn, our FlexDays scheduling allows you to attend classes for 3 consecutive days, then take the following 4 days off. As you near the end of your training, you can choose to add a day in class each week to complete your program faster. We’re here to make your new career possible!
Our unique schedule also includes a two-week winter holiday break, as well as week long spring and fall breaks. You and your instructors will return refreshed and ready for serious learning.
Cosmetology/Hair Design
Prepare to express your creativity and talent in hair, skin, and 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 instructors 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 school work.
Upon completion, you'll be ready to face the state licensing examination and prepared for a rewarding career as a licensed cosmetologist, retail sales specialist, salon manager, or salon owner.
Esthetics
Prepare for an exciting future in professional skin care.
Industry-leading beauty professionals take you through our skin-care training curriculum. Each of our instructors has received national certification and pursues continuous 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. Our proprietary techniques incorporate the best in holistic philosophy with the latest in scientific research. You will truly graduate a well-rounded esthetician.
Upon completion, you'll be prepared for the state licensing examination and ready to succeed as a licensed esthetician in the salon, medical, and retail industries.
Call to Action
if you're intrigued by the possibilities, we invite you to find out more. For a complete description of our programs and to schedule a tour please contact our Admissions Department.