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Douglas J Aveda Institute

Cosmetology | Esthetics/Skin Care

Royal Oak, Michigan

Our School

For over 22 years, the Douglas J Aveda Institute has been committed to providing a well-rounded education to aspiring professionals entering the Salon/Spa Industry. Douglas J has developed its niche by creating a learning environment that emulates a true salon setting. The student body services over 300 guests per day, so an education at Douglas J means hands-on learning. You will actually work with the guests as if you were already a professional in the Salon/Spa Industry. ot only does this diverse guest interaction enhance your technical skills of the student, you will also learn the confidence, self-esteem and professionalism that are vital for success. Douglas J’s unique learning atmosphere encourages personal and professional growth, creativity, and a sense of teamwork, making an education at Douglas J the foundation for a bright and successful career.

Cosmetology

In this 1500-hour program, you will learn basic fundamentals and the latest techniques in hair cutting, coloring, styling, skin care, nail care, and make-up. Through demonstrations, lectures and hands-on experience, you will learn the professional and technical skills necessary for success. As a full-time student this curriculum will take approximately 10 months to complete; part-time will take approximately 14 months. After this rigorous hands-on training, you will have the foundation to begin your professional career -- hairstylist, color technician, make-up artist, educator, salon owner....your opportunities are endless!

* Guest Care Practices
* Salon Business Systems
* Shampoo & Conditioning
* Hair Styling· Hair Cutting
* Hair Coloring
* Permanent Restructuring
* Chemical Hair Relaxing/Re-texturizing
* Skin Care· Nail Therapy
* Make-up
* Applied Anatomy & Physiology
* Applied Chemistry
* State Rules & Regulations

Esthiology

This 600-hour program incorporates beauty and wellness concepts in a comprehensive curriculum featuring facials, full body-waxing, body treatments and make-up. Learn specialized techniques to purify, balance and renew the skin. Through demonstrations, lectures and hands-on experience, you will learn the professional and technical skills necessary for success. As a full-time student, this program will take approximately 4 months to complete; part-time will take approximately 5 months. Upon completion of this extensive hands-on training, you will have the foundation to begin your professional career in the Spa Salon Industry. Esthetician, Spa Therapist, Make-up Artist, Educator, Salon Owner -- there are no limits to your career opportunities.

o Guest Care Practices
o Salon Business Systems
o Skin Analysis· Facials
o Full Body Waxing
o Body Treatments
o Makeup
o Applied Chemistry
o Applied Anatomy and Physiology
o State Rules & Regulations