Carrying the accreditation of the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, the Aveda Institute operates locations in St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Davie, and Winter Park. The college's cosmetology training program includes education in hair design, skin and nail care, and makeup artistry. The program lasts for approximately one year, and includes 1,600 hours of hands-on practice working in the school's on-campus salons. The beauty college participates in federal financial aid programs, including loans and grants. Job placement assistance is available. For licensed stylists, the school also offers master education classes that allow students to learn new techniques or brush up on skills.
Aveda Institute
235 3rd Street South
Suite 100
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
877-283-3235
avedaflorida.com
A private institution, Beauty Schools of America has its accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education. The school has four branches in Miami-Dade County in the cities of Miami, Hialeah, North Miami Beach, and Homestead. The college's cosmetology program incorporates hair cleansing, cutting, coloring, texturizing, and straightening, as well as makeup artistry, manicuring, and skin care. Students also receive retail training and business management training. Depending on how many courses students take at one time, the average length of time necessary to complete the curriculum is nine to 14 months. Financial aid programs available for students at Beauty Schools of America include federal and state grants and loans, veteran's benefits, private loans, and institutional payment plans. The college provides job placement assistance.
Beauty Schools of America
1060 West 49 St.
Hialeah, Florida 33012
305-362-9003
bsa.edu
With branches in Clearwater and Fort Myers, Sunstate Academy is a private beauty school. Using curriculum developed by Redken hair care, the school provides training in haircutting, perming, coloring, facials, waving and relaxing, scalp treatments, cleansing, manicuring, hair extensions, waxing, and makeup application. Students can study at their own pace, with most people completing the program within one year. Day and night classes are available for students' convenience. The school operates salons on campus, and students have the opportunity to observe master stylists and work with paid clients in these facilities. Sunstate Academy participates in federal loan and grant and veteran's benefits programs. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Sunstate Academy
2525 Drew St.
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-538-3827
sunstate.edu