Paul Mitchell Vs. Aveda Institute

Which one is better?
PM looks slightly edgier and more like my style yet Aveda Institutes look much more professional,which leads me to believe that it is the better of the two.

I attend the Aveda institute in charlotte and absolutely love it. The building is very clean, they give you all the right tools to succeed!

Paul Mitchell is amazing!So positive full of support talent fun and like a family!They dont forget you after graduation they help you find your way

love aveda. reputation is stellar.

Aveda is so much better than PM. If you want to learn go to Aveda!

aveda will help you during and after school.they have strong relationships with salons in the city so you can start off your career on the right foot.

I attend a PM school and I absolutely love it!!!! Its like a family... everyone has your back and they incorporate so much more than just learning how to do hair. On top of that John Paul Dejoria is so hands on with his furture professionals he attends every new school opening and they also give you opportunites to go on and be in capers. You also get to join the PM connect website and start right away networking with other salons all around the country and world to help get your foot in the door. Each week we get guest artist that come in and teach us things a few months ago we had Robert Cromeans!!!

Riott in Birmingham, Alabama said: I attend a PM school and I absolutely love it!!!! Its like a family... everyone has your back and they incorporate so much more than just learning how to do hair. On top of that John Paul Dejoria is so hands on with his furture professionals he attends every new school opening and they also give you opportunites to go on and be in capers. You also get to join the PM connect website and start right away networking with other salons all around the country and world to help get your foot in the door. Each week we get guest artist that come in and teach us things a few months ago we had Robert Cromeans!!!

I am new to birmingham and looking for a stylist that is trained by Robert Cromeans....where in Birmingham?

I would definitely go with the Aveda Institute. I have great evidence to support my choice, that being my girlfriend showing me Paul Mitchell products and me finding them very boring and annoying. I must say I was not entertained at all. If Aveda Institute even makes products, I am 100% confident that I would like them substantially more.

My girlfriend supports me completely in my claims.

I would also like to add how I find it a great marketing idea that they provide bags of nuts when you buy their products.

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Lacey Levandowski in Charlotte, North Carolina said: I attend the Aveda institute in charlotte and absolutely love it. The building is very clean, they give you all the right tools to succeed!

I am really leaning towards going to Aveda in Charlotte, NC. The only problem I am having is finding housing. I am from Greenville, SC, so I would be moving to Charlotte to attend Aveda. Are there any suggestions to where I should live (downtown Charlotte or a residential area)? The cheaper the better for me!

I am begging you to get the milady book . its on www.amazon.com
the only thing you will learn at that institute and aveda for 20,000. is what the state board requires.
hair cut. 1/2 inch all over head.(blunt) manicure.wash and set.fachial.permanent wave. I think they got rid of finger waves.
this is practical test. second test is written. facial anatomy.hiv.hep. a and b. etc. and thats it. go to the cheepest school. and then go to advanced schools like www.vidalsassoonacademy.com , www.toniandguy.com , www.martinparsins.com , www.greatlengths.com , www.goldwell.com ,
get your info there. thats where you will learn how to do the real things you will need to do the things you think you are going to learn at paul mitchell.
look, you need to look at that sight.
his hair cutting class is taught by DVD! my god! you cannot learn by dvd!
please atr least check these sites out!

BTW, AVEDA IS NO DIFFERENT! THE ONLY THING IS YOU ARE LIMITING YOURSELF TO LEARING ONLY AVEDA WAYS AND PRODUCTS.
aveda has a mile per salon . meaning each salon has to be a certain mile radius away from each other away. they are really far apart.
if you want a job, the only experience you have will be aveda. and 20,000. to pay back. and no one will care becase you will only have the basics down. and you will only assist any way.
do not move. stay where you are, save your money for advanced training!

Well actually Aveda only cost $16,350 for the full course. Where as Phagans cost around $22 thousand or more, so does PM and Beau Monde. Phagans seems to be doing profiling on people which I have heard plenty of complaints! I wouldn't go there. I def recommend Aveda!

I attend a Paul Mitchell school in Tysons corner, before I started I visited every school within a 30 mile radius, and Paul Mitchell had the best staff, teaching/learning techniques, positive attitude, and kit(everything you need-books, tools, doll heads, makeup kit, etc.) The staff is from a wide variety of positions within the field, and they actually care about your education. They believe they NEED to cater to every leaning type, because everyone processes, stores, and releases information differently. The program allows you to have class and take clients, so that you are prepared mentally and physically for salon/spa life. You are taught important life skills, and encouraged to use them as much as possible in school, to develop good habits. At Paul Mitchell, you don't just "learn things," you grow into a well rounded, educated, and professional individual.

Ricki in Portland, Oregon said: Well actually Aveda only cost $16,350 for the full course. Where as Phagans cost around $22 thousand or more, so does PM and Beau Monde. Phagans seems to be doing profiling on people which I have heard plenty of complaints! I wouldn't go there. I def recommend Aveda!

I am currently torn between paul mitchell and aveda, so I have been doing a TON of research, and actually, PM is only 17,500 for the full cosmotology course. So..not much difference in price, just a difference in which school fits you as a person.

I live in Vestavia and attend Aveda in Birmingham, Alabama and the tuition is about 20,000. So it varies on your location I guess. But I would definitely recommend Paul Mitchell. I regret coming here, it is a colt.! It's all about AVEDA, nothing else. If you don't plan on working at an Aveda salon or spa, they don't help you. Paul mitchell has guest every week. Aveda doesnt. My cousin goes to PM and she loves it.

I am also looking into going to either a PM school or AVEDA. I would like for someone to tell me admission details. what do you have to do to get accepted to each school?

I graduated from the Aveda Institute and do not regret it a bit!! No matter what school you go to you just need to make the most of it!!! If you have passion for the industry nothing can stop you! I might have been trained only in AVEDA but color is color and cutting is cutting its all the same when you know theory! I was overly prepared when I started in the salon! I would pick Aveda personally because of all the opportunities they give you to think outside the box!!

DO NOT go to a Paul Mitchell school. All of their instructors are fresh out of the class. I had a friend that started at the school in Raleigh, NC and she said you don't learn anything you need to and it's not nearly as professional as it looks. I went in for a consultation because I've been looking at beauty schools as well and the instructors at the school do not know what they are talking about. Go with Aveda, that's where I'm going :)

jiza in buckingham, Pennsylvania said: BTW, AVEDA IS NO DIFFERENT! THE ONLY THING IS YOU ARE LIMITING YOURSELF TO LEARING ONLY AVEDA WAYS AND PRODUCTS.
aveda has a mile per salon . meaning each salon has to be a certain mile radius away from each other away. they are really far apart.
if you want a job, the only experience you have will be aveda. and 20,000. to pay back. and no one will care becase you will only have the basics down. and you will only assist any way.
do not move. stay where you are, save your money for advanced training!

that is absolutely wrong I go to aveda, and i have a milady text book, work book, exam book and i have two binders of aveda you learn both; you learn the aveda way and the state board way. AVEDA IS AN ADVANCED SCHOOL PEOPLE!!!! you have to be able to retain both information. Going to aveda changes your life, lifestyle, and mindset it will be the best experience youve ever had at an institute. Hands down.

peach688 in Las Vegas, Nevada said: that is absolutely wrong I go to aveda, and i have a milady text book, work book, exam book and i have two binders of aveda you learn both; you learn the aveda way and the state board way. AVEDA IS AN ADVANCED SCHOOL PEOPLE!!!! you have to be able to retain both information. Going to aveda changes your life, lifestyle, and mindset it will be the best experience youve ever had at an institute. Hands down.

Im thinking of going to AVEDA in Las Vegas, NV and i noticed you said that you learn 2 different ways .. state...Aveda way.. IS the school hard??

Why is it that not all Cosmetology Schools here in Vegas not require a basic skills test? Aveda does...
Is the Aveda assessment test kinda hard and where can i practice

BEAUTYFULL in Mccalla, Alabama said: I live in Vestavia and attend Aveda in Birmingham, Alabama and the tuition is about 20,000. So it varies on your location I guess. But I would definitely recommend Paul Mitchell. I regret coming here, it is a colt.! It's all about AVEDA, nothing else. If you don't plan on working at an Aveda salon or spa, they don't help you. Paul mitchell has guest every week. Aveda doesnt. My cousin goes to PM and she loves it.

I also attended Aveda Birmingham, and the person above is incorrect. The tuition is not that high. In my opinion, you make school what you want to make it. If you are a lazy butt, then you will get nothing out of it. Aveda is a great school, as I am sure Paul Mitchell is as well. It is a personal choice. We have personal guest Tuesday - Saturday. We also have Career Fairs and the staff does assist us with job placement and resumes regardless of where we seek work after graduation.

cv in Simpsonville, South Carolina said: I am really leaning towards going to Aveda in Charlotte, NC. The only problem I am having is finding housing. I am from Greenville, SC, so I would be moving to Charlotte to attend Aveda. Are there any suggestions to where I should live (downtown Charlotte or a residential area)? The cheaper the better for me!

I am attending a Paul Mitchell school, I think you souls do o each school and have a tour before you decide, they are both amazing schools, but you must choose the one that is right for you. Attending Paul mitchell the school have been the best choice of life so far! We have so much fun and everyone is a family. They made learning incredible and fun. Paul mitchell has some amazing techniques for blow drying, coloring, texturizing, cutting, and even make up! lol Oh, and they do help you with housing as well (:

I attended the Aveda school in Charlotte and know that the products are definitely better than Paul Mitchell. They contain little to no carcinogens. To me, the healthier the product, the better the quality. And the products work so well! Also, you learn so much in their school program, when the time comes to take your state boards, you're ready to go. I passed mine with high scores and barely studied. I would recommend this school to anyone. It actually cost me about $19,000 to go there, but financial aid helps you to get scholarships and grants. You also get to work in the schools salon and make tips from your clients. Also, you have to think about your life after school. Do you want to go to some cheap school (not PM, they are pretty good) and work at great clips afterward, or do you want to go to a great school that can connect you to more high end salons?

jaimie said: I am currently torn between paul mitchell and aveda, so I have been doing a TON of research, and actually, PM is only 17,500 for the full cosmotology course. So..not much difference in price, just a difference in which school fits you as a person.

I am starting a Paul Mitchell school in April! Its amazing!

aveda is classier

this is true aveda is classier but i think it also depends on what youre into more

natural4reelz in Las Vegas, Nevada said: Im thinking of going to AVEDA in Las Vegas, NV and i noticed you said that you learn 2 different ways .. state...Aveda way.. IS the school hard??

Why is it that not all Cosmetology Schools here in Vegas not require a basic skills test? Aveda does...
Is the Aveda assessment test kinda hard and where can i practice

sorry i didnt realize you posted this; lol some other schools do require a basic skills test its not only aveda ive taken a few in my search for school; no its not hard its just basic skills math reading you know? no need to practice unless youre horrible at basic math lol jk no the school isnt hard but you have to pass state board with a 75 or higher practical and exam so we practice that every 300 hours but thats why we also learn milady way aveda way is more of the technique in facials and youre not really tested on that until you start working on the clinic floor; i just got on the floor and ITS AMAZING i definently recommend this school seriously if you have any othedr questions email me instead lol peytonrogers92@gmail.com

IM LOST BETWEEN PM AND AVEDA IN HOUSTON...PLEASE HELP!!!!

Ricki in Portland, Oregon said: Well actually Aveda only cost $16,350 for the full course. Where as Phagans cost around $22 thousand or more, so does PM and Beau Monde. Phagans seems to be doing profiling on people which I have heard plenty of complaints! I wouldn't go there. I def recommend Aveda!

I know nothing about the other salons BUT I do want to correct u on the cost of Paul Mitchell's tuition. I just paid 17,400 + 100.00 registration :)

Nursegonehairstylist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee said: I know nothing about the other salons BUT I do want to correct u on the cost of Paul Mitchell's tuition. I just paid 17,400 + 100.00 registration :)

I am exploring options for my daughter and would like to know if you know anything specific about PM in Antioch (Nashville).

I toured both PM Huntsville and Aveda Bham schools. Impressed with Aveda. PM disapointed me because the floors needed to be swept in reception area and other areas you'd expect to "stay" clean. The tour guide disappointed me as well because she seemed unknowledgeable - just going through a script and didn't seem to care. BUT I like the location of PM and want to know how the Huntsville instructors are - do you think they teach you well and prepare you for your career?

I toured both PM and Aveda in Bham and was definitely leaning towards Aveda. Emily, the enrollment person there, is awesome. I can't go now because of personal reasons, but I think you can't go wrong at Aveda.

I should be starting pm in september, I'm wondering If anybody attended the one in metairie,la, and if they liked it?

Aveda is ridiculously strict. I would know. I got terminated from there TWICE for some nonsense that they accused me of which wasn't even true or proven. And what's even more funny is the school terminates you AT the 3rd week of your second quarter, (that's the week where the school now gets to keep 100% of your tuition, regardless if you completed the rest of the quarter or not). STAY AWAY from Aveda. They are a serious scam and have no humanity in a single ounce in their blood.

I went to pm in slidell, louisiana. It's dirty, they don't teach you anything but hair, at all. You don't learn facials, waxing, body treatments, anything like that. I also know the teachers over at metarie and they are NOT good. The cutting specialist actually cut my hair and messed it up so bad i had to get it cut short :/ it was the worst cut i have gotten in my life. And the makeup specialist doesn't know what he is talking about either. Aveda seems like the way to go

just had a tour at paul mitchell santa barbara and loved it.. now im wondering how much i would have to pay for tuition. i know its about 19,000 including the kit. does anyone know if (financial aid)FAFSA covers the cost or will i have to pay some money aswell??!

price varies for pm from state to state. in ny it was 35 thou here in north orlando it is about 15 thou, chose the one that fits you. pm has a great atmosphere and you will get what you make of it. whichever school you choose, remember that you should push yourself to do your very best & you will see that the school doesn't make you it just guides you

I'm looking into schools in the Austin, TX area, so far I like Paul Mitchell (PM) and Regency. Any advice or suggestions about which one or another one gives me more bang for my buck! Thanks for your words of wisdon : >

Does Aveda Salons or Paul Mitchell Salons only hire you if you graduated from their schools?

Does Aveda Salons or Paul Mitchell Salons ONLY hire if you graduated from their schools?

midcareerchange in Springfield, Virginia said: Does Aveda Salons or Paul Mitchell Salons ONLY hire if you graduated from their schools?

No not really because both schools are like the Harvard and Yale of cosmetology schools and there are some Aveda salons here in Charlotte nc that love to hire PMTS future profesionals just as well as their own and I attend Paul Mitchell the school Charlotte and love it and also haves friend who attends Aveda Insitute and loves it.

Kayla! in Avondale, Pennsylvania said: Which one is better?
PM looks slightly edgier and more like my style yet Aveda Institutes look much more professional,which leads me to believe that it is the better of the two.

Before I got started as a Cosmetologist,I toured both schools.I like Aveda products because its natural and paul mitchell because it sells itself. When i first toured Paul Mitchell School in charlotte NC I felt Positive Energy and knew right away that would be the right school. However i still wanted to see what Aveda had to offer, so I made an appointment with Aveda for a perm. First to begin I could not find a parking space in the garage. Second the place was messy and the student who did my perm was not given the best advice by her professor. After doing my perm, she was told to cut the hair, so she combed the hair down and cut off the perm as well as brushed down the perm. Now my hair looks like crap and to top it off the management did not care or offer any advice. Therefore what school did I pick?. "Paul Mitchell" So far Im loving it!! P.S. We also have students from Aveda who's attending Paul Mitchell.

success in birmingham al in Birmingham, Alabama said: I graduated from the Aveda Institute and do not regret it a bit!! No matter what school you go to you just need to make the most of it!!! If you have passion for the industry nothing can stop you! I might have been trained only in AVEDA but color is color and cutting is cutting its all the same when you know theory! I was overly prepared when I started in the salon! I would pick Aveda personally because of all the opportunities they give you to think outside the box!!

At aveda you do not work with people until you completed the program? is it only theory? I am tryimg to make a dessition bet. PM and Aveda too but don't know... witch is the best of the two for getting the best of both worlds. The most completed program and the one that traing you better to start your new live as cosmetology?

With Aveda you do get to work on people. Some say Aveda is a cult, and it can be, but in a good way. I do feel after being trained Aveda (not at an institute) and now starting to use PM color/product, I feel like your experience after school is all about where you choose to work/who you work for.Any school is going to teach the basics, everything after that is up to you. The owner of my Aveda salon was a horrible business person and although she was loyal to Aveda, she wasn't loyal to her staff and wasn't the kind of salon owner I hoped for. Her manager just took an Aveda business class and pretty much said that the owner isn't doing anything they said she should be as far as providing education and being involved in her business. She is just in it to not work and make money at this point. It took me a long time to figure it out and up and leave.
I've only been with PM for a week, but I love the new owner, she offered me a free cutting class before I even worked for her. I hadn't had a free class since in school. She is arranging more free in-salon training and is promoting me and the salon to help me build clientelle. She has done more for me in the week I've been with her than my previous salon owner did in over 5 years. That is sad. As for the "brand", you'll find you love some things in some lines, and some in others. No matter who you go with you aren't going to love everything they offer as far as color lines and products. That being said, Aveda does offer a lot of support if you want to really get involved and pursue things on your own and have good business ethics as a company (working off wind power and sourcing ingredients in a way that sustains indiginous communities) and should really be an example to the rest of the beauty industry. They are a little more "mature" in their ways, less edgy and modern and a little behind in product trends. PM is definitely "hipper" and more modern.

Imjustme in Charlotte, North Carolina said: No not really because both schools are like the Harvard and Yale of cosmetology schools and there are some Aveda salons here in Charlotte nc that love to hire PMTS future profesionals just as well as their own and I attend Paul Mitchell the school Charlotte and love it and also haves friend who attends Aveda Insitute and loves it.

Im going to tour the PM in charlotte oct.28th at 1pm. and plan to start class in june =)and your like the 7th person who has sad that they loved it ! i agree with what some of you guys are saying. i think whether or not you like PM or Aveda depends on who you are as a person. TOUR TOUR TOUR and do not always believe the hype. Just because one person hates it doesnt mean you will too =)There are bad reviews on both of the schools yes.. but not ALL schools are the same.

I wanted to know how much is for makeup classes only . At PM and Aveda in New Orleans area and Houston Texas area?

Has anyone attended PM in orlando fl? How is it? Would you reccommend it do they have a makeup coursE?

jiza in buckingham, Pennsylvania said: I am begging you to get the milady book . its on www.amazon.com
the only thing you will learn at that institute and aveda for 20,000. is what the state board requires.
hair cut. 1/2 inch all over head.(blunt) manicure.wash and set.fachial.permanent wave. I think they got rid of finger waves.
this is practical test. second test is written. facial anatomy.hiv.hep. a and b. etc. and thats it. go to the cheepest school. and then go to advanced schools like www.vidalsassoonacademy.com , www.toniandguy.com , www.martinparsins.com , www.greatlengths.com , www.goldwell.com ,
get your info there. thats where you will learn how to do the real things you will need to do the things you think you are going to learn at paul mitchell.
look, you need to look at that sight.
his hair cutting class is taught by DVD! my god! you cannot learn by dvd!
please atr least check these sites out!

Thanks for the posting. I am searching for a school for my daughter. I do not want to take a loan out for $15,000 or more. I think your advice seems very reasonable. Does anyone know of a decent school in the orlando area that is decent and not pm or aveda. Also, which milady book are you referring to. There seem to be different types on amazon. Thanks.