Featured Article 6 Degrees Magazine - February, 2008: In the Neighborhood

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Written by Kaylee Hawkins I Photographed by Tyoma Zisser

Those on the market for a fresh look must check out Royal Oak’s newest, ultra-mod beauty boutique, Douglas J Aveda Institute. The forth in the state of Michigan, Douglas J doubles as an innovative training academy and luxurious full service-salon and spa center. Know for pushing industry boundaries, the Institute continuously leads the pack in cutting-edge treatments and styles. The new trendsetter on the block offers quality services at unbeatable rates, as salon professionals closely with senior students to make each guests’s desires a reality. The 15,000 square-foot facility, situated in the heart of Royal Oak’s bustling downtown, most notably boasts 76 styling stations (enough to service a complete NFL team and its cheerleaders at the same time), eight manicure stations and seven pedicure stations, nine treatment rooms, and spacious educational areas. Anyone too shy to stray from their resident stylist can always take advantage Of the extensive selection of Aveda hair products available in the expansive retail area. Those eyeing a career in hair, skin and nail care should inquire about Douglas J’s competitive full and part-time programs in cosmetology and esthiology. And since salons nationwide recruit the prestigious program’s graduates, this is not a place for beauty school dropouts.

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