Avant Garde :: Aveda Beauty Salon and Day Spa in Austin, Texas :: Hair and Skin Care

LESLIE SAZON

TITLE - esthetician
LOCATION - southpark meadows, downtown
SERVICES - full spa services, waxing
PROFESSIONAL since 2007
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008

"I think that caring for people and educating them about their skincare is essential in being a great skin care specialist. I love to make people look and feel good.
I chose Avant because of the positive energy and its work within the community."

ARACELI GUERRERO

TITLE - senior stylist & colorist
LOCATION - southpark meadows
SERVICES - haircuts $55, one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment
PROFESSIONAL since 2000
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008
EDUCATION - Studied with top educators from AVEDA, Redken, Paul Mitchel, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant.
"I add my own flare to every style. I love how cut and color can transform a person.
I love outdoor activities with my children, kickboxing, and work outs."

JEANIE COFFMAN

TITLE - senior colorist and stylist
LOCATION - southpark meadows
SERVICES - one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, haircuts - $50, updo - $75, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment
PROFESSIONAL since 2003
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008
EDUCATION - Advanced training with Toni & Guy, Avant's training program , hair shows and many advanced classes at Avant.
"My life has always been a journey towards balance. I love anything that has to do with art, be it photography, fashion, or a picture one of my two little girls has made for me.
Avant appeals to my need to educate myself as well as my need to give back to the world. It's incredibly important to me to work for a company that is conscious of the imprint on society in general ."

KEM WATTS

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - southpark meadows
SERVICES - haircuts $50, updos, makeup
PROFESSIONAL since 1998
AVANT PROFESSIONAL - 1998 - 2002, 2010 - present
EDUCATION - Aguage Master Stylist Academy, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows, charity events and advanced classes at Avant.
"As a stylist and musician, I understand the value of expression, communication, and connection. Creative fusion comes with shared ideas and a deep understanding of what is important to the guest. With this main objective, I am able to customize and tailor my work to each individual."

CARMEN SPIVEY

TITLE - senior colorist
LOCATION - southpark meadows
SERVICES - one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment
PROFESSIONAL since 2006
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007
EDUCATION - Graduated from Aveda Institute San Antonio and completed Avant's advanced training. Carmen continuously furthers her education through attending hair shows and advanced education classes with
Aveda's Top Educators.

"I pride myself on being efficient and always on schedule.  It is important to me that I respect my client's time and I believe each client should experience quality work and great customer service in a timely manner.  Prior to becoming an Avant color specialist I worked
as an artist doing faux finishes in homes.  One of the reasons I enjoy being a color specialist is because just like faux painting I can see a blank canvas and make it into a work of art. I like  Aveda because it maintains the integrity of the hair without using harsh chemicals. I especially enjoy working with the Aveda color line because each client has a customized color that I have personally formulated.."

JRasor

TITLE - senior stylist
LOCATION - southpark meadows
SERVICES - haircuts $50
PROFESSIONAL since 2006
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007

"I love being around people. A great haircut can really make a person feel good and it is awesome for me to share in that experience. I chose Avant for their fun and creative environment and their continuous education."

TAYLOR ELLEN

TITLE - color protege
LOCATION - southpark meadowsm gateway, downtown
SERVICES - n/a
PROFESSIONAL since 2007
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2010
EDUCATION - Graduated Simi Valley Cosmetology, apprenticed under talented stylists in California, completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant.

"I love people and the cosmetology industry gives me the opportunity not only to express myself artistically, but to meet and work with a variety of wonderful people."

JESSICA WALTMAN

TITLE - color protege
LOCATION - southpark meadows, gateway, downtown
SERVICES - n/a
PROFESSIONAL since 2009
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2010
EDUCATION - 2008 Cum Laude graduate of Texas State University - BFA Studio Arts w/emphasis in art education.
Graduated Regency Beauty Institute in 2009, completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant.

"I've always enjoyed this industry and after getting a degree I decided I'd do what I am really passionate about. Before joining Avant as an employee I was a client and loved what Avant and Aveda were about - great client experience."

KATHY ZAMORA

TITLE - color protege
LOCATION - southpark meadows, gateway, downtown
SERVICES - n/a
PROFESSIONAL since 2007
AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2010
EDUCATION - Graduated from Baldwin Beauty School, completed Avant's training program, attended advanced classes at Avant.

"I am a really good listener and I think it is important to educate your clients on how to maintain and create the same style I can give them in the salon."

	LESLIE SAZON TITLE - esthetician LOCATION - southpark meadows, downtown SERVICES - full spa services, waxing PROFESSIONAL since 2007 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008 "I think that caring for people and educating them about their skincare is essential in being a great skin care specialist. I love to make people look and feel good. I chose Avant because of the positive energy and its work within the community."
	ARACELI GUERRERO TITLE - senior stylist & colorist LOCATION - southpark meadows SERVICES - haircuts $55, one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment PROFESSIONAL since 2000 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008 EDUCATION - Studied with top educators from AVEDA, Redken, Paul Mitchel, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows and advanced classes at Avant. "I add my own flare to every style. I love how cut and color can transform a person. I love outdoor activities with my children, kickboxing, and work outs."
	JEANIE COFFMAN TITLE - senior colorist and stylist LOCATION - southpark meadows SERVICES - one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, haircuts - $50, updo - $75, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment PROFESSIONAL since 2003 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2008 EDUCATION - Advanced training with Toni & Guy, Avant's training program , hair shows and many advanced classes at Avant. "My life has always been a journey towards balance. I love anything that has to do with art, be it photography, fashion, or a picture one of my two little girls has made for me. Avant appeals to my need to educate myself as well as my need to give back to the world. It's incredibly important to me to work for a company that is conscious of the imprint on society in general ."
	KEM WATTS TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - southpark meadows SERVICES - haircuts $50, updos, makeup PROFESSIONAL since 1998 AVANT PROFESSIONAL - 1998 - 2002, 2010 - present EDUCATION - Aguage Master Stylist Academy, completed Avant's training program , attended numerous hair shows, charity events and advanced classes at Avant. "As a stylist and musician, I understand the value of expression, communication, and connection. Creative fusion comes with shared ideas and a deep understanding of what is important to the guest. With this main objective, I am able to customize and tailor my work to each individual."
	CARMEN SPIVEY TITLE - senior colorist LOCATION - southpark meadows SERVICES - one-step color - from $70, partial highlights - from $105, full highlights - from $115, Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment PROFESSIONAL since 2006 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007 EDUCATION - Graduated from Aveda Institute San Antonio and completed Avant's advanced training. Carmen continuously furthers her education through attending hair shows and advanced education classes with Aveda's Top Educators. "I pride myself on being efficient and always on schedule. It is important to me that I respect my client's time and I believe each client should experience quality work and great customer service in a timely manner. Prior to becoming an Avant color specialist I worked as an artist doing faux finishes in homes. One of the reasons I enjoy being a color specialist is because just like faux painting I can see a blank canvas and make it into a work of art. I like Aveda because it maintains the integrity of the hair without using harsh chemicals. I especially enjoy working with the Aveda color line because each client has a customized color that I have personally formulated.."
	JRasor TITLE - senior stylist LOCATION - southpark meadows SERVICES - haircuts $50 PROFESSIONAL since 2006 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2007 "I love being around people. A great haircut can really make a person feel good and it is awesome for me to share in that experience. I chose Avant for their fun and creative environment and their continuous education."
	TAYLOR ELLEN TITLE - color protege LOCATION - southpark meadowsm gateway, downtown SERVICES - n/a PROFESSIONAL since 2007 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2010 EDUCATION - Graduated Simi Valley Cosmetology, apprenticed under talented stylists in California, completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant. "I love people and the cosmetology industry gives me the opportunity not only to express myself artistically, but to meet and work with a variety of wonderful people."
	JESSICA WALTMAN TITLE - color protege LOCATION - southpark meadows, gateway, downtown SERVICES - n/a PROFESSIONAL since 2009 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2010 EDUCATION - 2008 Cum Laude graduate of Texas State University - BFA Studio Arts w/emphasis in art education. Graduated Regency Beauty Institute in 2009, completed Avant's training program , attended advanced classes at Avant. "I've always enjoyed this industry and after getting a degree I decided I'd do what I am really passionate about. Before joining Avant as an employee I was a client and loved what Avant and Aveda were about - great client experience."
	KATHY ZAMORA TITLE - color protege LOCATION - southpark meadows, gateway, downtown SERVICES - n/a PROFESSIONAL since 2007 AVANT PROFESSIONAL since 2010 EDUCATION - Graduated from Baldwin Beauty School, completed Avant's training program, attended advanced classes at Avant. "I am a really good listener and I think it is important to educate your clients on how to maintain and create the same style I can give them in the salon."