Programs Offered:
Cosmetology Training Program
Make the world more beautiful with classes in hair, skin and nail care, makeup application and more. You'll gain over 1600 hours of hands-on experience in as few as 12 months. All courses in our cosmetology training are taught using AVEDA Institute's approach of experiential learning. Learn by seeing and doing. Classroom time is limited. Practice and play time is abundant.
Esthiology Training Program
In 4 months, you can graduate from our skin care training program, ready to succeed as a licensed Esthetician.
Spa Therapist Training Program (includes Massage)
The AVEDA Institute in St. Petersburg offers a unique dual licensing program in Massage Therapy and Esthiology -- in just 9 months. Your 1000 hours of training will make you invaluable to salon/spa owners. Bring on the job offers.
Financial Aid for those who qualify at the St. Petersburg and Tallahassee campuses (for Cosmetology only).
What salon owners have to say about our students:
"The bottom line is, these students are further ahead and more prepared for ‘real life' salon experience than other cosmetology schools." - Christian and Tandy Hinrichs, Owners of Fusions Salon and Spa, Pensacola, Orange Beach, and San Destin
"... If you are committed to quality and excellence, the AVEDA Institute Florida is the school for you." - Van Council, Owner, Van Michael Salon, Miami, Atlanta. and Tokyo
"The AVEDA Institute Florida best exemplifies the true salon environment, energy, feel and look better than any other I have been in. The students are excited to go to a school of this caliber and will only excel in it." - James Griffith, Owner, James Griffith Salon
Pure Success
• Fourth year graduates earn an average of $48,000 annually
• AVEDA stylists earn 3x more, on average - according to industry studies
• Last year, every student who wanted to be placed in a top salon was - that was 96% of Institute students!
• AVEDA salons are the fastest growing salons in the industry (Salon Today magazine)
• Because Aveda salons are more profitable, they can offer more benefits like 401K, health insurance, and advanced education opportunities
Pure Meaning
Aveda has been an environmental leader since 1978 supporting communities around the world.
Our products are:
• Manufactured with 100% wind power
• From sustainable sources
• Made with organic ingredients
The Aveda Network raised over $8 million last year during Earth Month for local and global causes.
You can make a difference on the planet with AVEDA.
Pure Fashion
With Advanced Academies in New York, London, Berlin, Vancouver and Toronto, our centers for on-going education keep our artists inspired and on the cutting edge of fashion.
• Be in some of the most dynamic hair shows all over the world
• Be a stylist during Fashion Week! AVEDA rocks the runway in London, New York and Paris doing hair and makeup for some of the world's hottest designers
We are not just a beauty school- and you are not just a Hairdresser. If you want to be at the top of your field, this is the school for you.
Schedule a tour today and see what your future can be!
About Ft. Lauderdale/Miami
Located between the great nightlife of Miami and laid back atmosphere of Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale's ideal location makes it a great place to live and learn! Its fashionable Las Olas Boulevard and growing film and television productions offer great opportunities to express your talent within the film and fashion industries.
Aveda Institute Florida Locations:
Ft. Lauderdale/Miami • Orlando • St. Petersburg • Tallahassee