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Welcome The Aveda Institute Columbus opened in February of 2004 and is located right in the heart of the Ohio State University district. The facilities and equipment provided by the Aveda Institute Welcome The Aveda Institute Columbus opened in February of 2004 and is located right in the heart of the Ohio State University district. The facilities and equipment provided by the Aveda Institute Columbus emulate a true salon and spa setting. Our students receive tremendous hands-on experience, making a smooth transition from the Institute to the workplace. The Institute operates in over 13,000 square feet of space. On our first floor we have a 750 square foot Aveda Environmental Lifestyle Store and sensory experience area, as well as over 4,000 square feet devoted to our cosmetology clinic. Our cosmetology clinic includes room for 60 hair stations and a combination of 4 luxury shampoo beds and 4 traditional shampoo bowls. The lower level contains a 3,500 square foot spa clinic which includes a 7-station facial clinic, a waxing area, and a 6-station nail spa. Our 4 classrooms are on the second level along with the student lounge, student locker areas and our administrative offices. Mission Our mission at the Aveda Institute Columbus is to inspire and educate our students, our team and our guests about beauty, fashion, wellness and nature. The Aveda Institute Columbus is committed to fostering an environment of respect and trust in order to allow students to express their individuality and creativity. We at the Aveda Institute Columbus are committed to creating the highest quality learning environment, through passion for creativity, respect for each other and care for our community. By supporting our students in this manner, we enable them to provide service that exceeds our guests' expectations Program Offerings The Aveda Institute Columbus was founded to create the most successful entrepreneurs in the beauty and skin care industry. Our curriculum entails practical knowledge gained from today's most successful masters in hair care, skin care, makeup, total body care and retail services. Cosmetology Express your creativity and talent in hair, skin and nail care and makeup application. Our cosmetology course incorporates extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Upon completion, you will be ready to succeed as a licensed cosmetologist. Esthiology Prepare for an exciting future in skin care with Aveda Institute Columbus. Our Esthiology curriculum provides skin care, body care and makeup training with an emphasis on using pure flower and plant essences in treatments. Upon completion, you will be ready to succeed as a licensed esthetician. Nail Esthetics The Nail Esthetics program is offered complimentary to all students enrolled in the Esthiology program. The curriculum consists of classroom and hands-on nail care training combined with manager's training that covers advanced techniques. Students in the Nail Esthetics program will receive the education necessary to become licensed as Managing Manicurists.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSING CAREER AWAITS This is within your reach. And because you take your education seriously, because you are as career-focused as we are, because you already possess qualities of professionalism, punctuality, YOUR PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSING CAREER AWAITS This is within your reach. And because you take your education seriously, because you are as career-focused as we are, because you already possess qualities of professionalism, punctuality, work ethic, creativity, and have that striking personality, you belong at Salon Institute, TIGI Creative School. In less than 2 years you'll be in the full throes of your cosmetology & hairdressing career. In less than 2 days, you'll be cutting and styling hair!  PROGRAM INFORMATION Salon Institute's curriculum leverages the benefits of hands-on learning to enhance a student's confidence level through actual experience. We take pride in giving our students a foundation in TIGI classic cutting and colouring systems and advanced collection work. We also incorporate styling and finishing techniques by editorial styling legends Aquage, and management training by Prosper U. Our fully licensed and deeply experienced educators will have you trying your hand applying just-learned hair cutting and styling techniques to mannequins on your second day of class. In three months, you'll be thoroughly prepared to take on your own clients! By the time you graduate you will have all the knowledge and skill necessary for passing your State Board exam. Since Salon Institute is a working student salon, you will be immersed in an upscale salon environment, surrounded by the people, products, and energy that exemplifies the hairdresser's lifestyle you've chosen. • Small Class Sizes with 1-on-1 Training We cap our incoming classes at 13 future beauty experts, and strive to have no more than 16 students for 1 educator throughout the program. Many of our students come from a traditional college background where they felt like a number, just one more student in a sea of other students. That's not true here. At Salon Institute, we see individuals with talent. Not just a group of students. • Community Involvement As a Salon Institute student you'll participate in community events supporting charities and organizations. Use this experience to practice your networking skills and gain valuable contacts in the industry. • Career Services Our Salon Showcase and Job Fairs put you face to face with salon owners; and you'll be ready to meet them, because you've taken advantage of all the resume-building, interviewing skill practice, and portfolio compilation resources we've made available to you. Accreditation We are accredited through the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. To apply for financial aid or to learn more about our Financial Aid Department, please contact us. Your college experience at Salon Institute will be uniquely tailored to suit your career goals and focus.