The Latest Success Story From The San Antonio Aveda Network

Online, June 21, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Another success story from the Aveda Network unfolds as a Star Stylist from San Antonio takes his talents to Nashville. As an Aveda Institute San Antonio (AISA) graduate, Evve began his rapidly advancing career five years ago at K Charles & Co Salons, where he rose from apprentice to Master Stylist, then mentor, educator, well respected hair color expert, Aveda elite educator and hair color Purefessional Candidate under the guidance of the K. Charles team. Aveda and the Neill Corporation recently acquired his boundless talent for their Regional Aveda Color Educator position. "With our strong industry leadership, experience in education, and gift for developing top talent, limitless professional and creative opportunities abound for all of our professionals in the glamorous and rewarding beauty industry," says Holly Zapata, Director of Education for K. Charles & Co Salons.

"When looking for schools to introduce me to the beauty industry, there were many options" says Evve. "When I went to the Aveda Institute San Antonio, I saw the mission statement and asked the recruiter, 'Are those the principles Aveda REALLY stands for?' When she said yes, I knew that was a team I wanted to be part of. The education was so much more than I could have expected, and I was so lucky to have been afforded that opportunity!"

"When looking at salons while finishing my education at AISA, I had to weigh many factors," continues Kuykendall. "I wanted a salon that was forward leaning but also keenly aware of where it came from; a salon dedicated to continued professional staff development throughout their career. I saw all those things and more in K Charles & Co, and in fact, it was the only salon to which I applied! Thank goodness they hired me! I didn't realize at that time was that I wasn't really joining a team; I was joining a family. I credit my education from AISA and the continued professional development with K Charles as having given me the technical skills and business acumen necessary for my new position with Neill Corporation and Aveda."

"An exceptional Aveda education, a lot of hard work, tremendous passion and a creative spirit help propel Evve always forward," says Holly. "We celebrate his accomplishments with him and will continue, with pride, to watch his talent flourish."