Located in the heart of Music City, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Nashville provides hands-on training in cosmetology and esthiology (esthetics) while preparing students for careers in Tennessee’s growing beauty and wellness industry. The Nashville campus offers Cosmetology and Esthiology programs, with a strong emphasis on guest experiences, wellness, sustainability, and a business-ready mindset.
Program Structure and Schedule
Cosmetology students attend Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch, for their first 20 weeks. The schedule then shifts to Tuesday through Friday for the remainder of the program, at the same hours and lunch length, totaling 30 hours per week. Esthiology students attend class Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch break each day, totaling 30 hours per week.
Services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals, ensuring high standards and real-world practice within a supervised teaching environment. Each service includes a consultation and a technical treatment using Aveda’s botanically based products, reinforcing the close supervision of our highly trained educators.
Curriculum Focus and Career Preparation
Aveda Arts Nashville combines technical beauty education with wellness, sustainability, guest care, and business development. Graduates may pursue careers as hairstylists, colorists, estheticians, skincare specialists, makeup artists, salon managers, educators, or beauty entrepreneurs. No prior beauty experience is required, and many students choose this institute for its hands-on training, guest experience opportunities, and strong focus on career readiness.
Costs, Financial Aid, and Value
For the 1,500-hour Cosmetology program, tuition is $19,850, with a $3,200 supply kit fee and a non-refundable $50 application fee, totaling an estimated $23,100. The 750-hour Esthiology program carries a $12,550 tuition, a $2,100 kit fee, and a $50 application fee, totaling an estimated $14,700. Financial aid may be available to qualifying applicants. Importantly, services at the institute are offered at significantly lower prices than typical salons, and every service includes a consultation and use of Aveda’s plant-based products under close supervision.
As a guest at the Aveda Institutes, you contribute to the education and training of aspiring hairstylists and estheticians, while receiving the signature Aveda experience at a fraction of the cost. This model supports both affordability for clients and practical, real-world experience for students.
Facilities and Student Experience
The space includes a nice spa area and salon stations designed to create a relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and calming presence during treatments. Students perform services while under instructor supervision, maintaining high standards. Some classrooms may feel cramped and lack natural light, but the overall experience emphasizes guest comfort, wellness, and a calm environment.
Guests report positive outcomes from experiences at the institute, including hair services that meet or exceed expectations, refreshing facials, and relaxing massages with excellent pressure. The environment aims to merge professional training with a serene, spa-like feel to enhance learning and guest satisfaction.
Admissions and Eligibility
To become a licensed cosmetologist in Tennessee, students must complete a state-approved cosmetology program and meet state licensing requirements. Aveda Arts Nashville positions itself as a gateway for aspiring professionals in a fast-growing city known for its thriving beauty and wellness industry.
Whether you are seeking a cosmetology or esthiology path, the institute emphasizes hands-on practice, guest-care opportunities, and a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in Tennessee’s beauty landscape.
