the art of skin:
Esthetics
Passion Into Purpose
Take the first step towards pursuing an esthiology education!
Esthetician School at Aveda Arts —
Aveda Arts’ esthetics program provides in-depth training in skincare, makeup artistry, and body treatments. Students learn to analyze skin conditions, perform facials, and apply makeup techniques for various occasions. The program emphasizes natural and organic approaches, using Aveda’s plant-based products. Graduates are ready to launch into success with a strong foundation in both technical skills and client care.
What Is Esthetics or Esthiology?
Esthetics, also called aesthetics or esthiology, is the practice of caring for the skin to improve its health and beauty. Those trained in this discipline can work as skincare specialists, more commonly called estheticians.
In esthetics, you perform a range of skincare services, which can include skin analysis and cleansing, detoxifying, and moisturizing. You may also treat certain skin disorders or conditions, or do facial waxing, makeup application, or use specialized equipment for facials.
Esthetics is a growing field, with increasing consumer popularity as investing in antiaging, self-care, and skin health is hitting the mainstream.
Requirements
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes require our Esthetician (called Esthiology at some campus locations) program applicants to meet certain criteria for admission.
Age – You must be at least 16 years old to enroll in our esthetician programs.
Education – Our students need to have a high school diploma or its equivalent (such as a GED)
Other Requirements – You also must submit all requested paperwork and application items, a $100 nonrefundable application fee, a letter of intent, and a letter of recommendation. You’ll also need to show proof of age and residency by submitting a valid driver’s license or other qualified, government-issued identification.
What You’ll Learn
Our Esthetician program curriculum is designed to prepare you to pass your state’s esthetician license exam and confidently work as an entry-level esthetician.
At Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes, our study of esthetics involves using Aveda’s distinctive line of products that use pure flower and plant essences, as well as Ayurveda-based wellness rituals to treat and nourish the skin.
You can expect the curriculum to include the following:
Skincare Techniques
Customized skin treatments for the face and body to restore balance and nourish the skin, including skin analysis, cleansing, facials, masks, and extractions
Waxing/Hair Removal
Safe and effective methods for hair removal, including tweezing, waxing, or chemical or manual hair removal
Makeup
General and special occasion makeup application, color theory, lash tinting and perming, false lashes, lash extensions, and various tools and implements for the face
Business Development
Retail sales, inventory, payroll, management, professional laws and ethics, client retention, and more
Facials, Skin Care, &
the “AVEDA Spa Experience”
Waxing, Treatments, & Makeup Techniques
The Business of Beauty
Retail Knowledge, Qnity (Financial Wellness), Professionalism in the Industry
What’s in your kit?
How Long Is The Program?
Esthetician school length depends on your state, as programs must meet each state’s licensure requirements. In general, our Esthetician programs at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes range from 600 to 1,000 clock hours, and they can usually be completed in five months to less than one year.
If you want to deepen your knowledge of esthetics, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes also offer an Advanced Practice Esthiology (Advanced Esthetics) program that covers both basic and advanced skincare knowledge and techniques.
Learn more about our Esthiology + Advanced Esthiology program >>
Cost & Financial Aid
The cost of our Esthetician program depends on campus location and the length of study. In addition to tuition, there will be some student fees, including the cost of your kit. If you’re wondering how to afford the cost of esthetician school, get in touch with our financial aid team to learn what assistance may be available to you.
Career Paths
what can I do with an Esthetics License? —
The Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes Esthetician program can prepare you for an exciting career in skincare, a field that’s expanding quickly with new products and technology.
With the program curriculum, you will gain skills that prepare you to be an esthetician or spa specialist in any number of settings, including day spas, resorts, standalone esthetician businesses, or medspas and dermatology offices. You’ll also be familiar with Aveda’s plant-based line of products and wellness techniques, with preference to be hired into exclusive Aveda spas or salons.
As an esthetician graduate of Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes, you may also choose to share your knowledge as an Aveda educator or product representative as a continued member of the Aveda community.
The Skillful Artistry
of esthetics
Campuses with an Esthiology program —
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