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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 Nurtur Aveda Institutes.

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Esthetics

The Esthetician Program at The Nurtur Aveda Institutes 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 Nurtur Aveda Institutes will receive Level I MUD Makeup Certification with the option for further MUD Certifications upon graduation.

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Beauty Blog

What to Wear to Your Appointment: A Guest’s Guide to the Best Hair Results

Did you know your outfit can impact your hair color and cut? Discover what to wear to your next salon appointment for the ultimate style results. When preparing for a salon visit, you probably spend plenty of time scrolling through Pinterest for inspiration photos. But have you ever thought...

The Science of Scalp Health: Why It’s the New Skincare

For years, our daily skincare routines have received meticulous attention, double cleansers, targeted serums, and medical-grade moisturizers. But what about the skin hidden beneath your hair? The beauty and wellness industry is finally having a long-overdue awakening: scalp health is the new...

60 Nurtur Aveda Institute Students Selected for the 2026 PBA Beacon Program

This year, 60 Nurtur Aveda Institute students were selected to participate in the Professional Beauty Association’s 2026 Beacon Student Program. With this year’s class, 436 of our students have been selected for Beacon since 2005. The PBA Beacon program gives beauty school...

Nurtur Aveda Institute Columbus Student Derek Robinson Named 2026 NAHA Student Hairstylist of the Year

Derek Robinson has officially earned one of the highest honors a cosmetology student can achieve. The Nurtur Aveda Institute Columbus student has been named the 2026 Student Hairstylist of the Year at the Professional Beauty Association’s North American Hairstyling Awards...

Nurtur Aveda Institutes Student Jaleiah McNeil Named Finalist in National Intercoiffure Competition

We’re excited to celebrate Jaleiah McNeil, a Nurtur Aveda Institutes student who has been named one of just five finalists in the 2026 Intercoiffure America Canada Student Contest! Presented by Intercoiffure America Canada (ICA) in partnership with Pivot Point International, the...

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