Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Charlotte

In the School's Words

The AVEDA Institute was founded to create some of the most successful entrepreneurs in hair, skin and nail esthetics, makeup and total body wellness. Students are educated by professionals, using innovative curriculums that blend professional techniques with retail and business-building skills. Experience the AVEDA difference and start your journey today!

• iPad Mini included in every kit
• Digital curriculum offers 24/7 access
• CampAVEDA immersion program
• Salon tours & career fairs
• License fees included
• 8, 000 salons, spas, institutes and stores in 32 countries

Why Aveda

With over 30 years of nurturing beauty, environmental leadership and responsibility, AVEDA sources organic, plant-based alternatives to synthetic chemicals and packaging, providing high-performing, award-winning products that are good for professionals, our guests and the earth. AVEDA is the first beauty company manufacturing with 100% certified wind power. By committing to alternative energy sources we can all have an impact on the energy we consume and help lower our carbon footprint.

Programs Offered

Cosmetology Training Program

Express your creativity and talent! Our Cosmetology program and master student phase incorporate theory with extensive hands on experience to provide you with a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. The Cosmetology course includes hair cutting, color, texture services, nail care, makeup application, business development, retail knowledge and the concept of gaining and retaining clients.

Upon completion, students move on to the master student phase for intensive real-world training to hone their skills.

Esthiology Training Program

The AVEDA Institute's innovative Esthiology program offers students the opportunity to learn specialized techniques to balance and renew the skin, body and elemental nature. Hands-on clinical experience includes facials, waxing, makeup application, business development, wellness and retail knowledge. Upon graduation, participants will be prepared to take the state licensing examination, opening the door to a future as an esthetician.

What They Say About Us

"I really enjoy coming to school every day. I've never missed a day because I love it! I love the spirit inside, I love the educators that we have and also how we are more hands-on rather than just sitting in a classroom and studying. I toured this school and loved how professional everyone was. I knew right there the AVEDA Institute was the school to go with. When I learned about the products and mission of caring for the world, that was a good find for me. I understood right there it was the perfect match for me."
- Iryna, student

Financial Aid available to those who qualify.

Request Information about tuition, enrollment, program requirements, and more for any of our AVEDA Institute locations!

Editor's Description

At Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes Charlotte, stylists and skin care specialists learn about naturally derived and organic products. The cosmetology program is a mixture of theory and extensive hands-on learning. You learn everything from cutting and coloring to texture services, makeup application, and nail care. Students are also fully trained in business development, wellness retail knowledge, and gaining and retaining clients.

Their esthiology program provides training on trademarked Aveda flower and plant essences and wellness rituals. You learn how to provide an Aveda spa experience through skin care, wax techniques, makeup, and more.

As a student at this school, you gain access to a network of affiliated spas, institutes, and stores across the nation. Every Aveda student also receives an iPad. An Aveda cosmetology student on Indeed says, “Good combination of class room and hands on training. We learned many techniques as well as technical terms for services and different scenarios. The teachers were always willing to help and eager to teach new techniques. this in turn made the learning environment a great place to be.”