Indianapolis Barbering School

About Aveda Fredric's Institute

The Aveda Fredric’s Institute was founded to create some of the most successful entrepreneurs in hair, skin and nail esthetics, makeup and total body wellness. Our students are educated by accomplished professionals, using innovative curriculums that blend professional techniques with retail and business-building skills.

 

The Aveda Fredric’s Institute emphasizes personal well-being as well as environmental responsibility. Using Aveda pure flower and plant essences and plant-based products, we affirm the relationship between personal beauty, wellness and the environment.

The Aveda Fredric’s Institutes are part of the Nurtur Aveda Institutes family. Their dedication to Aveda and its network of salons and spas is exemplified by their commitment to educating future professionals at the Aveda Fredric’s Institute.

Great Stories Start at Aveda Institutes

Aubrey Cole

Marketing Team Lead at Nurtur Aveda Institutes

Loveland, OH

When I toured the Aveda Institute I felt this energy in my soul that said this is the environment I want to be in.

Stefanie Fox Jackson

Owner at Canvas Salon and Skin Bar

Columbus, OH

I started cosmetology school when I was 18. I actually gave up a full ride academic scholarship four weeks in to college. When the Aveda Institute opened in Columbus, it was the very first school that was prestigious for beauty in the Columbus area. When a great school opened up I think it was giving me permission to make that decision.

Mia Dinh

Owner / Manager, Hammer & Nails

Hollywood, CA

I wanted to be an artist, I wanted to be a teacher, and as I got older, I wanted to be a therapist. Being a hair stylist allowed me to be all of those things.

Jake Ivins

Cosmetology Educator at Aveda Institute

Chapel Hill, NC

It’s about the students & watching them grow. That’s where my satisfaction & fulfillment comes from.

Levi Gragg

Senior Stylist, Nurtur Salon + Spa

Columbus, OH

It was one of the first times I thought, oh my god this is a career that I haven’t thought about that opens up a lot of doors for me.

Sam Williams

Educator at Aveda Fredric's Institute

Indianapolis, IN

Seeing how the instructors interacted with the students & wanted them to succeed inspired me to want to be that person.

Ashley Thomas

Educator at Aveda Fredric's Institute

Indianapolis, IN

Cosmetology was something I had thought about, but I had never seriously considered because I thought it was just a non-starter. Then I heard about the Aveda Institute and it just wouldn't leave my mind once I heard about it.

Savina N. Woods

Owner/Creator, Porcelain Doll Beauty

Charlotte, NC

I started Porcelain Dolls Beauty, which is a custom wig line. I have my own hair extension line as well, but my brand mostly focuses on women with hair loss issues, like alopecia, hair loss from chemo, and things of that nature.

Become a Barber in 6 Months!

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BARBERING Program

1500 hours | 62 weeks

Express your creativity and talent in hair, skin, nail care and makeup application. Our barbering program at the Aveda Fredric's Institute in Indianapolis, IN incorporates 1500 hours of extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of the skills and techniques to be a barber. Upon completion, you will be ready to take the Indiana state licensing exam. 

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM

Learn the essential techniques of hair cutting, styling, shaving, and grooming from industry experts who have mastered their craft.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practice your skills on real clients in a supervised and supportive environment. Gain the confidence you need to excel.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Get the tools to succeed beyond the chair. Our curriculum covers client management, entrepreneurship, and marketing strategies to set you up for a prosperous future.

We pride ourselves on providing high quality education to our students. Our Institutes and students have been honored by Modern Salon Magazine, the North American Hairstyling Awards, the Professional Beauty Association and more!

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  • No, we currently only offer instruction on-campus at our location in Merchants' Square in Carmel, IN.

  • 1500 Hours | 62 Scheduled Weeks. Upon completion, you will be ready to take the Indiana Licensing Exam. 

  • 62 Scheduled Weeks | 1500 Hours to complete Barbering Program consisting of Hair, Skin, Nail Care, and Makeup Application.

  • 62 Scheduled Weeks | 1500 Hours to complete Barbering Program consisting of Hair, Skin, Nail Care, and Makeup Application.

  • Throughout the year we offer a number of different schedules including a night school option to let students choose the schedule that works for them.

  • The cost for students at Aveda Fredric's Institute is estimated at $24,662.57, which includes tuition student kit charges, Indiana sales tax, registration fee and other expenses as well. (2020-2021)

  • To qualify for barbering licensure in Indiana, you must attend a licensed school and complete the state of Indiana's minimum required training hours and then pass take and pass the State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners cosmetology exams.

  • No, a U.S. High School Diploma (or U.S. equivalent) is required.

  • Barbering education is a comprehensive and specialized training program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to become proficient barbers. This education encompasses a range of theoretical and practical learning experiences aimed at developing the expertise needed to provide grooming, hairstyling, and facial hair services to clients.

  • A barber is a professional who specializes in providing various grooming services for hair and facial hair. Their primary focus is on cutting, styling, and maintaining hair on the head and face. Barbers typically work in barbershops or salons.

  • Currently, some states allow a percentage of your cosmetology program to be done online. The percentage allowed for online education varies by state, but Indiana does not allow online cosmetology education.

Federal Financial Aid

Federal student aid is available to qualified students. Those that qualify may be awarded a Pell grant, Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and/or Direct Parent Plus loan. In order to be considered for aid, a student must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The amount of financial aid that a student may be awarded is based on a student’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution), which is determined by his or her FAFSA application.

AVEDA INSTITUTE INDIANAPOLIS SCHOOL CODE – 041559

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Veterans Education Benefits

Students eligible for Veterans Education benefits may be able to use these funds to help finance their education. Our institute currently accepts all forms of Veterans Education benefits, with the exception of the yellow ribbon program. The school will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other instructional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from the VA.

For more information regarding Veterans Education benefits, contact VA’s National call center at 1-888-442-4551 or visit www.va.gov. For additional information, eligibility criteria, and instructions on how to apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, visit www.gibill.va.gov.

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