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Cosmetology

If you have a passion for beauty, creativity, and helping others feel confident and beautiful, Cosmetology is the career for you! Learn more about the Cosmetology Program at The Aveda Institute.

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Esthetics

The Esthetician Program at The Aveda Institute incorporates skin care, facials, body treatments, hair removal, makeup application, business development, wellness, and more. 

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Makeup

All cosmetology students at The Aveda Institute will receive Level I MUD Makeup Certification with the option for further MUD Certifications upon graduation.

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Receive one color retouch per month with a complimentary conditioning masque for $40 a month!

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Beauty Blog

Brilliant Future Scholarship

We're excited to announce our annual Brilliant Future Scholarship. This is an opportunity for 2025 graduating high school seniors who start in our 2025 classes to be awarded a scholarship toward their education! GUIDELINES AND RULES To qualify for the Brilliant Future...

Gift Guide at Aveda

You can’t go wrong with a gift from Aveda Institute! Book your bestie a facial, massage, blowout, upstyle, body treatment, manicure, and more! Can’t decide? A gift card from Aveda Institute is the perfect gift for any occasion!  Aveda Institute is committed to using organic...

New Year, New Career in Beauty

The new year is a great time to express your creativity with the award-winning cosmetology program at Aveda Institute!  The field of cosmetology is always growing and there will always be a demand for career opportunities as beauty professionals. If you have a passion for beauty,...

In Person vs. Online Cosmetology School

The flexibility of learning online vs in person for the foundation of your education in cosmetology and esthetics is key for many!  Express your creativity and talent in hair, skin, nail care, and makeup application. Upon completion, you will be ready to take the licensing exam! Aveda...

Esthetician School Requirements in Des Moines

An Esthetician provides services focused on skin care including, but not limited to, skin treatments, facials, makeup application, and hair removal. Esthiology is the study of skincare and related skin beautification, esthetics is the practice of it. This includes facials, body treatments, waxing,...

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