(Last Updated: 1/9/2026)
We’re officially stepping into a new year and an exciting 2026 ahead. Get ready for inspiring education, advanced training, and engaging events. Thank you for an amazing 2025. We’re looking forward to what’s next. Watch the employee communication board for updates and details.
Let’s kick off the year together! This meeting is all about setting goals, sharing inspiration, and aligning as a team as we move forward as one.
VISION | FOCUS | GROWTH
Your presence matters! Everyone plays a role in where we’re headed, and we want all voices in the room.
Attendance is mandatory.
Let’s start strong and move forward together.
Date: 2/15/26 | Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: Aveda Institute Vancouver campus, 6615 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
The Vancouver campus is easily accessible from both the I-5 and 205 freeways. Parking Lot available.
Hi Dosha Styling Team-
As part of our commitment to supporting stylist growth and long-term success, we are offering a Double Booking Class for those planning to double book now or in the future.
Why Double Book?
- Increase your income without extending your workday
- Improve your flow, timing, and confidence behind the chair
- Create more availability for guests who want to see you
- Learn how to double book intentionally and ethically while maintaining quality
- Support long-term career sustainability and professional growth
I will be leading a Double Booking Class for stylists who want to grow their skills and prepare for the future.
- This class is mandatory if you plan to double book
- It is highly encouraged if you are considering double booking in 2026
- It is also ideal as a refresher if you have taken the class previously
Date: Monday, January 12
Time: 2:00–6:00 PM
Location: Aveda Institute Portland (PDX campus)
Instructor: Kimberly
Approval required: Please see Brittany for approval and to sign up.
This class will cover best practices, systems, and real-life scenarios to help you double book successfully while continuing to deliver the elevated, consistent guest experience our brand is known for.
If growth is part of your goal, this is an important step forward. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact Brittney by Wednesday, January 7th for approval and to sign-up.
Best regards,
Kimberly
Photos
Client Feature
Celebrate your work & your clients!
How It Works:
- You invite 2 of your clients who best represent your style and artistry.
- We photograph them professionally — clean, modern portraits that shine.
- Their photo & quote will be featured in rotation on our salon TVs, with you credited as the stylist.
Ideal Clients:
- Loyal fans of your work
- Aligned with your aesthetic or specialty
- Comfortable on camera with a great story or quote to share
- Photogenic and confident in front of the lens – feel free to check their Instagram to see how they come across in photos
Photo Sessions: TBA
Dosha Advanced Education 2026 Class Schedule - Aveda Global Educators
Updated as of January 8th, 2026
Grey Blonding
with Jeffrey Scott
Sunday, January 25th, 2026 for Level 1 - 4 Stylists
Monday, January 26th, 2026 for Masters
Time: 10am - 5pm
A one-day, hands-on class designed to help stylists guide clients through everything from gradual blending techniques to bold, one-day transformations. This class covers the full process: from an elevated consultation to a clear, long-term game plan while exploring today’s trending grey looks.
More details to come!
IG @ jscocolor
Creative Clipper Cutting
with David Gatt
Sunday, May 3rd for Level 1 - 4 Stylist
Monday, May 4th for Level Masters Stylist
Time: 10am-5pm
More details to come!
IG @ david_gatt_hair
Dosha in-house Advanced Education 2026 Class Schedule
Updated as of January 8th, 2026
January 12th, 2026
Color Solutions & Copper Tones | Red
with Dosha Master Stylist Kristina Paris
Take theory to the next level with real-world troubleshooting in addition to effective methods for working with redheads. Learn to formulate for circumstances you will come across – previously color or chemically treated hair, color corrections (knowing how to spot and handle them), shining from light to dark, and vice versa, filling hair and more.
February 9th, 2025
Salon Styling Essentials (Aveda in a box)
with Dosha Creative Team Director - Master Stylist Kim Botner
Grow your understanding of the Aveda product line to set yourself up for success with various blow-dry styles. This class will review your existing knowledge of styling as well as play with product pairing plus techniques. Challenge yourself to master these skills for the results will pay off behind the chair and beyond.
February 23rd, 2026
Comfort with Clippers
with Dosha Master Stylist Brian Cline
From necklines and fades to edgy perimeter lines, handle clippers like the professional you are. Grow what you know to become a well-ounded stylist and feel at ease when having to use dippers during your
March 9th, 2026
Consultations & Rituals
with Dosha Master Stylist Doza Barcelona, and Purefessional, Dosha Master Stylist Hannah Rose
Consultations vary - from school to work, person to person, salon to salon. Understand how to create a professional connection that will reduce miscommunications, alleviate uncomfortable conversations, and deliver helpful tools for both creating the guest's desired style and increasing your opportunity for color services. Build on blow-dry styles using hot tools to emphasize color/cutting techniques for a satisfying and seamless post on social media.
March 23rd, 2026
Updos
with Dosha Creative Team Director, Master Stylist Kim Botner
Proms, weddings, and special occasions bring out the infrequently practiced skills that are only dusted off for the aforementioned. Brush up or learn new techniques for creating styles that stick and are stress-free.
March 30th, 2026
Texture and disconnected cutting
with Dosha Master Stylist Doza Barcelona
Gain confidence on your fringe and disconnected cutting methods. Learn Doza’s fool proof method for doing a bang consultation and cutting fringe. Then dive into skills you can immediately put into practice for removing weight and creating seamless disconnection for bobs, mullets and pixies.
April 13th, 2026
Alternate to Full Foils
with Dosha Master Stylist Olivia Tittle
Have you ever been shown a picture and were unsure of the technique(s) used to achieve it? Explore your ability to identify uses of negative space and foil placement to improve your speed and oer a variety of highlighting techniques (that could help prevent or redirect clients from getting the same style over, and over, and over). Get your arms around toning for improved clarity when formulating.
Time / Location / Details
Time: 10am - 5pm | Location: Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus, 6615 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Dress code is all black. We will be taking pictures! Bring your tools. Class supplies provided
RSVP by contacting: Brittney (971) 506-1587. Two weeks in advance and once your seat is confirmed we ask that you do not cancel
Please keep checking back for updates and more classes to come!
Schedule of Events
Master Tryout - Walk through
January 12th, 2026
10pm - 12pm
Master Tryouts
February 16th, 2026
2026 Holiday Party
November 15th
Details to come!
Annual VIP Parties
Bridgeport: 12/2 | West Linn: 12/3 | Beaverton: 12/4 | Hawthorne: 12/10 | Clackamas: 12/11
