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The Texture Education Collective, backed by Aveda, Neill Corporation, and L’Oréal USA, is celebrating the passage of New York’s new legislation (Bill S6528A), which mandates textured hair education in cosmetology programs statewide. The law, championed by Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, aims to prepare graduates to work with all hair textures, promoting inclusivity in the beauty industry. Aveda Arts CEO Edwin Neill notes that this marks a critical step in making beauty education inclusive nationwide.

In a groundbreaking initiative, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes, under the leadership of CEO Edwin Neill, is championing the integration of textured haircare education within its curriculum. Aveda Arts recognizes the need for all stylists to be trained in techniques for textured hair, ensuring equitable service for all clients. As part of this commitment, Aveda Arts partnered with industry leaders to form the Texture Education Collective (TEC), pushing for nationwide updates to cosmetology board requirements that include textured hair. This holistic approach prepares students to confidently handle all hair types, setting Aveda apart in inclusive beauty education.

LaKahyia Moll, an educator coach at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette, shares essential summer hair care tips for protecting curly and coily hair from the damaging effects of pool and ocean water. Moll advises rinsing hair with fresh water before swimming and applying an oil-based conditioner to create a protective layer against chlorine and salt. She recommends styling hair in protective styles, such as braids or buns, to keep curls tangle-free. These methods help preserve hair health and manageability, making it easier to maintain beautiful curls all summer long.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute educator LaKahyia Moll shares her expertise on detangling products in a recent feature, recommending the Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-In Conditioner for fine hair. Moll praises its lightweight, moisturizing formula, which prevents tangles without weighing hair down, and adds that it’s free of silicones and mineral oils, making it suitable for most hair types. Known for its nourishing blend, Nutriplenish also features Aveda’s signature scent, making it a standout for detangling and daily conditioning.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes is pioneering inclusivity in cosmetology by making textured hair education a priority from the first day of training. Led by Edwin Neill, President of Neill Corporation, Aveda Arts has incorporated texture across all areas of its curriculum—haircutting, color, styling, and more—ensuring graduates are equipped to serve all hair types. This commitment is bolstered by Aveda’s collaboration with the Professional Beauty Association and the Texture Education Coalition, pushing for textured hair requirements in state board exams nationwide.

In a summer trends feature by POPSUGAR, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes’ expert educators Shannon Gainey and Brandie Devillier provide insights into the “mermaidcore” movement, a beauty trend inspired by Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and defined by beachy, effortless aesthetics. Gainey, an educator coach at Aveda Arts in New Orleans, shares that this summer’s “mermaid haircut” focuses on long, naturally flowing hair with minimal length loss, capturing a carefree vibe. Devillier, a platform educator and certified color expert, encourages adding small braids or bubble braids to enhance natural textures and incorporating accessories to embrace the mermaid-inspired look.

With a focus on embracing natural beauty, both Gainey and Devillier’s advice taps into the heart of Aveda’s commitment to authentic, effortless style. As POPSUGAR highlights, this summer is about re-creating that “beachy, uncomplicated aesthetic,” and Aveda Arts educators are leading the way by promoting styles that celebrate individual textures, beach-inspired waves, and the “out of this world” appeal of mermaidcore.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes’ creative director, Tatum Neill, shares essential hair care tips in a recent feature, advising on the proper way to apply conditioner for optimal hair health. Neill recommends starting conditioner application at the ends, where dryness and damage often occur, instead of at the roots. He also emphasizes that natural oils from the scalp provide sufficient moisture for the roots, making this technique ideal for maintaining balanced and healthy hair.

Temporary hair tattoos are the latest trend to capture TikTok’s attention, offering a fun, commitment-free way to decorate hair for events or daily looks. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute platform educator Brandie Devillier explains that the trend’s popularity is fueled by its versatility and ease—simply apply a temporary tattoo to straightened hair for a design that lasts until your next wash.

In a recent feature on 2023’s top hair trends, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute educator Tukia Allen discusses the resurgence of bangs as an accessible and versatile style choice. Allen notes that many are overcoming past hesitation, realizing that bangs can be styled in numerous ways, from blunt cuts to longer, textured fringes. This renewed interest in bangs gives clients a fresh way to change their look without a drastic haircut, marking bangs as a lasting trend for anyone ready to embrace a bold, playful style.