Courses & Curriculum
Esthiology
Graduate in: 6-9+ months
Available at all campuses except Baton Rouge
Touch Someone’s Life. Be an Esthetician.
Our esthiology course incorporates extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of skin care and wellness. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to succeed as a licensed Esthetician.
Areas of Study:
- Anatomy & Physiology
• cells, tissue and organs - • muscular system
- • nervous system
- • circulatory system
- • endocrine system
- • excretory system
- • respiratory system
- • digestive system
- Chemistry
• bacteriology - • safety and sanitation procedures
- • ingredients analysis
- • skin disorders
- • AIDS and hepatitis
- • Nutrition
- Makeup
• color theory
• contoured and natural makeup application
• dramatic and subtle look - • lash application
- Plant Aromaology™
• history of plant aromaology - • psychology of aroma
- • therapeutic effect
- • custom testing and blending
- • methods of application
- Facial Massage
• relaxation through massage - • detoxification massage for lymphatic drainage
- • basic touch
- • facial massage
- Clinic Practice
• clinic set-up - • sanitation
- • time management
- • daily goals
- Health & Hygiene
• bacteriology - • safety & sanitation
- • skin disorders
- • aids & hepatitis
- Treatments
• Aveda product systems - • facial treatments
- • brow and lash tinting
- • full body waxing and sugaring
- • methods of hair removal
- Personal Career Development
• resume writing - • interview process
- • responsibilities of employment
- • salary plans, benefits and insurance
- • client retention
- • retail strategies
- • incentives listening and communication
- • personal development
Manicuring
Graduate in: 4-6+ months
Available at Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Covington, Dallas, Houston, Lafayette and New Orleans campuses
Create a Vibrant World. Be a Manicurist.
The manicuring curriculum is designed to prepare students for the State Licensing exam for manicuring and for gainful employment. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to succeed as a licensed Manicurist.
Areas of Study:
- Nail Care Fundamentals
• anatomy and physiology - • chemistry
- • nail and skin disorders
- • nail and skin analysis
- • manicures and pedicures
- • aromatherapy
- • nail sanitation and safety
- • reflexology
- • client consultation
- • and more
- Advanced Nail Techniques
- Product Knowledge
Instructor Training
Graduate in: 3-5+ months
Available at Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Charlotte, D.C., Covington, Lafayette and New Orleans campuses.
Continue Inspiring
Share your passion and technical expertise with up-and-coming industry professionals. After completion of your state licensing requirements, your training will incorporate instruction in teaching techniques, technical and leadership skills, hands-on experience and ongoing coaching.
Aveda Institutes & Beauty Basics – Beacon Award Winners 2007, 2008, & 2009



