Esthetician Schools near Des Moines / Ames, IA

With dozens of day spas and hundreds of salons, starting a career as an esthetician in Des Moines is a great move. Cost of living is below average as well, meaning your hard-earned dollars will go further.

Estheticians in the Des Moines-Ames area earned an average yearly salary of $41,090 ($19.76 per hour) as of May 2019. This salary is higher than the national average for estheticians. Between 2016 and 2026, the number of esthetician jobs in Iowa is projected to increase by 14%—a rate that the Bureau of Labor Statistics describes as being much higher than average.

In the state of Iowa, estheticians need to complete 600 hours of training to become licensed. You can get that training at any of the schools listed below.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy, Teacher Training

8805 Chambery Boulevard
Johnston, IA 50131

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy, Teacher Training
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Aveda Institute Des Moines – Accredited

6905 Mills Civic Parkway 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Iowa School of Beauty - Urbandale – Accredited

3305 70th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322

PCI Academy - Ames – Accredited

309 Kitty Hawk Drive
Ames, IA 50010

World of Beauty Academy - Des Moines – Accredited

3409 Southeast 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

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