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Cosmetology

Graduate in: 12+ months
Available at all cosmetology school campuses

Giving the Gift of Beauty
Show off your innovation and talent in hair, skin and nail care, and makeup application. Our cosmetology course incorporates 1500 hours of extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Upon completion, you’ll be at the top of your game – ready to succeed as a licensed cosmetologist.

Areas of Study:

• Plant Aromaology™
  • history of aromaology
  • therapeutic effects
  • custom testing and blending
  
  
• Chemistry
  • scalp and hair analysis
  • bacteriology
  • infection control
  • sanitation/sterilization
  • ingredient analysis
  
  
• Anatomy & Physiology
  • cells, tissue and organs
  • muscular system
  • nervous system
  • circulatory system
  • endocrine system
  • excretory system
  • respiratory system
  • digestive system
  • nutrition
  
  
• Shampooing/Conditioning
  • product analysis
  • procedures/techniques
  • draping for wet and dry chemical services
  • selecting correct shampoo/ conditioner
  
  
• Hair Styling
  • wet styling
  • fingerwaving
  • pin curl techniques
  • roller curls
  • comb out techniques
  • artistry in hair styling
  • thermal styling
  • conventional thermal (marcel) irons
  • electric thermal irons
  • blow-dry styling
  
  
• Hair Cutting
  • implements and techniques
  • sectioning
  • scissors
  • clippers
  • razors
  • client consultation
  
  
• Permanent Restructuring
  • history of permanent waving
  • chemistry of solutions
  • pre-perm analysis
  • rod selection
  • perming techniques
  • custom perm design and wrapping
  
  
• Chemical Hair Relaxing/Restructuring
  • product analysis
  • client hair analysis
  • application techniques
  • equipment, implements and materials
  
  
• Hair Coloring
  • color theory
  • classifications of hair color
  • product analysis
  • corrective coloring
  • contemporary techniques
  • one dimensional
  • multidimensional
  • foils
  • bleach/tone
  
  
• Skin Care
  • histology
  • disorders
  • facials
  • cleansing
  • moisturizing
  
  
• Makeup
  • color theory
  • contoured and natural makeup application
  • subtle and dramatic application
  
  
• Nail Care
  • manicures/pedicures
  • nail design and artistry
  • nail extensions
  • massage techniques for hands, arms and feet
  
  
• Product Knowledge

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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