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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute
Austin
Welcome to Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Austin! We offer Cosmetology and Esthiology (esthetician) programs for aspiring beauty professionals. While many know the Aveda brand from our natural, high-performance product lines and salons, our beauty schools are also regarded as top-notch among industry insiders.
about Aveda Arts Austin—
The Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Austin campus is centrally located in Highland, close to popular Austin neighborhoods like North Loop, Brentwood, Windsor Park, and Hancock. Our newer multi-level green facility captures our students’ creative energy. In this serene, light-filled environment, you can gain confidence in your new skills from hands-on practice both in the classroom and on the student clinic floor.
Our campus is near the kind of independent businesses that give Austin its character. Grab your morning joe at Kick Butt Coffee before class or take a bubble tea break with classmates at Feng Cha.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Austin is accessible for commuters and locals alike. The school is located just off the intersection of I-35 and 290, with a large parking lot. The campus is also near local bus stops and within walking distance of the Highland CapMetro station. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Austin is a convenient hub for everyday needs, with three banks, several ATMs, and two grocery stores nearby.
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why choose Aveda Arts Austin—
The Aveda Arts & Sciences campus in Austin boasts a large, student-centered facility comfortably catering to both cosmetology and esthiology (esthetics) programs. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Austin has five theory classrooms, 10 spa rooms, and an open-floor-plan clinic where students can practice mastering their craft in a setting that mimics a true salon.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Austin has your back when it comes to placing you in jobs. We connect students to the beauty industry with twice-yearly career fairs. Our Austin staff strives to teach our students not only beauty techniques but also how to market yourself to establish and grow your future business. You may even participate in social media contests and backstage at fashion shows to learn how to brand yourself.
We’re proud to have received many positive reviews from our Austin students over the years about our Cosmetology and Esthiology programs:
“Good combination of hands-on learning and book learning. Great instructors that give you step-by-step instructions while working on your models.” — A former Austin cosmetology student on Indeed
“Fell even more in love with what I love doing. Supportive team/classmates. Positive environment. Very hands-on. Not just textbook-based. Very helpful. I feel very confident for going off on my own.” — A former Austin esthetics student on Indeed
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programs offered—
choose your passion—
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Austin campus offers both Cosmetology and Esthiology (esthetics) programs. If you’re interested in hair or having multiple skills for clients, including manicuring and makeup application, pursuing a career in cosmetology might be the right path for you. But if your focus is more on skincare, facial massage, and relaxation, then esthetics might be a better fit.
Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Austin covers hair services, including cutting, styling, coloring, and texture services. The program also teaches other beauty skills, including nail care and makeup application. Coursework combines theoretical instruction with real-world, hands-on experience so you can truly practice what you learn.
Training emphasizes techniques, business management, and retail knowledge, giving you the tools to launch a beauty career in many different directions. Students are in class for three 10-hour days every week.
Esthiology
The Esthiology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Austin prepares students for a career as an esthetician. Our curriculum covers facials, waxing, makeup application, business development, wellness, and retail knowledge, while emphasizing Aveda’s high-performing signature products developed from pure flower and plant essences.
Aveda Arts & Sciences – Austin prides itself on continuing to evolve the student curriculum to keep pace with the skills demanded by the quickly changing skincare industry. The Austin campus is one of the few that incorporates HydraFacial training and certification into its esthetician curriculum—which alumni have attested to giving them a leg up in the job search. Our Esthiology students are in class for three 10-hour days every week.
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Austin campus
Austin, celebrated for its vibrant music scene and the SXSW festival, is a prime destination for young talent, reflected in the energy of Aveda Arts, one of the best beauty schools in the city. Students enjoy a creative and individualized approach, allowing them to customize their paths in Cosmetology or Esthiology.
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6001 Middle Fiskville Rd #200, Austin, TX 78752
admissions team on campus—
Monday : 9AM – 7PM
Tuesday: 9AM – 7PM
Wednesday: 9AM – 7PM
Thursday: 9AM – 7PM
Friday: 9AM – 5PM
Saturday: 9AM – 5PM
Sunday: Closed
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