Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute
San Antonio Cosmetology

At our San Antonio campus, our Cosmetology Operator curriculum covers a wide variety of fundamentals across a range of beauty services. Hair care is front and center; you’ll learn classroom theory and hands-on skills in professionally shampooing, cutting, bleaching and coloring, and styling hair for everyday looks and special events. 

You’ll dive into the science behind beauty and wellness through classes on anatomy, physiology, and bacteriology. Additional classes expand your knowledge with lessons in skincare, makeup application, and manicuring. 

All of the skills and instruction rest on the use of Aveda 100% vegan, plant-essence powered products and techniques so you can ensure that your future clients get a top-tier salon or spa experience. We also prepare you to join the workforce at any level, with courses in salon management, retailing, and client consultations. 

While the 1,000-hour Cosmetology Operator program covers all of these vital topics that will prepare you for the state board exam requirements, the 1,500-hour program includes a bundle of additional training and opportunities to boost your preparation even further. The additional training hours include: 

• “Total Beauty” classes that teach a head-to-toe approach to inner and outer beauty 
• Individual artistic development in hair cutting and coloring 
• Photoshoots and editorial styling sessions to prepare you for runway/fashion and print publication work 
• Consultation and retail sales workshops, so you can supplement your income with savvy sales techniques 

State Cosmetology Program
Board Preparation

Hair Coloring/Cutting
Styling/Dressing

Texture Techniques
& Education

Total Beauty

Introduction to Make Up, Nail Care,
Skin Care, Wellness

The Business of Beauty

Retail Knowledge , Qnity (Financial Wellness), Professionalism in the Industry