Cosmetology School

Elevate Your Cosmetology Education

No matter where you are in life, cosmetology school could be the right fit for you. If you’re searching for a new career that allows you to lift others up and showcase your creativity with stunning looks, get an education in cosmetology.

Now is a great time to start! Our cosmetology curriculum is designed to help you stay safe and get the education you need to pursue a career as a licensed cosmetologist, with a combination of digital learning and in-class lessons and salon experience.

See for yourself what it means to get an education at Douglas J Aveda Institute by reaching out.

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Our Curriculum

Explore your potential in our 1,500-hour cosmetology program. You can learn techniques and skills in haircutting, styling, skincare, nail care and makeup artistry. It’s more than just classwork, you can perfect your practical and theoretical knowledge and learn professional business building skills to help set your future career in the beauty industry up for success.

Locations

You can get the same education at each Douglas J Aveda Institute at the beauty school closest to you! We have locations in Michigan in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and Royal Oak, Knoxville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois. No matter which location you choose, you can still put the names of Douglas J and Aveda behind your future cosmetology license.

Our curriculum is designed to support your personal progression and prepare you for your future career. You can learn how to apply your beauty education on actual guests in our student salon, while learning how to market yourself and build your professional portfolio.

“I was really nervous when I started at Douglas J because I left three years of university to try something new. I was definitely really nervous that I didn’t make the right choice… but once I started it quickly became really natural and easy. You really do find your family here…”

As a student you will participate in our five phases, starting with the intro phase and going through each phase, in a way that fits your learning style.

The Douglas J Aveda Institute Difference

Day and Evening Classes Available

At Douglas J Aveda Institute, it’s possible to balance beauty school and life. At each of our locations, you can choose from day or evening class schedules. And, with classes starting at various times throughout the year, you can start doing what you love when you’re ready!

Part-Time Cosmetology Education

We understand that each student has a different need for life balance to achieve their career goals. While our day class schedule offers the quickest, full-time path to graduation, our evening class schedule offers flexibility for students looking for a more “part-time” education experience. Evening classes require on average about 6 months longer to complete the program– however, this “part-time” schedule allows many of our students to work or raise their families during the day while attending classes at night. Our admissions team can guide you into the right class and timing to meet your needs.

Financial Aid Available

As an accredited beauty school program, you can get the support you need to pay for beauty school. No matter what your situation is, you don’t have to let the cost hold you back. Talk to our team to learn more about applying for financial aid, available to those who qualify.

Learn the Way That Suits You

At Douglas J Aveda Institute, you don’t spend all the time in the classroom. After all, beauty is a hands-on experience, and the education should match it! Something unique to our schools is our approach to your specific learning style. Whether you learn by knowing the why, what, or what if, our curriculum is delivered in methods so you absorb what you are learning.

Our digital education lets you take control of your education at your own time. You can use your online portal for:

• Videos
• State board prep material
• Portfolio tips
• And more!

Career Assistance

Our goal is to help you find a career you can love. While we can’t guarantee employment after graduation, you can get the support you need. Because we are an Aveda institute, you will be part of our network of professional salons and spas throughout the world.

You will have access to many tools including “how to” videos, a ring light, and professional backdrops so you can start building a professional portfolio on social media. All part of your cosmetology education to help you be successful with your own personal beauty brand.

“I chose to attend Douglas J because my sister actually attended here 10 years ago and she’s a successful salon owner now. I grew up watching her for the last 10 years and realized that this is something that makes me really happy.”

Give Back To Your Community

As an Aveda school, Douglas J is all about giving back. That means giving back to the communities around us and to our planet as a whole. Our institutes have great relationships with a variety of regional and national nonprofits. As a Douglas J student, you will get the chance to participate within the community and be part of something bigger.

Use Professional Aveda Products

The Aveda brand is famously sustainable, which means you’ll learn what it’s like to work with eco-friendly products from the get-go. Using eco-friendly products as a stylist is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help make the earth a more beautiful place. In addition to taking care of the planet, we always want to do our part for the people close to home.