Cosmetics company Aveda is behind the Aveda Institutes, schools that offer 50 locations across the United States. According to the Institutes' official website, experienced instructors teach students an "Aveda exclusive curriculum" in a hands-on fashion, balancing technical skill with the personalized talents of each individual student. Programs offered include cosmetology, hair design, esthetics and skin care, nail technology, barbering, cutting, spa training, massage and manicure. The institute features numerous financial assistance opportunities. Post graduation, Aveda presents students with a network of over 6,500 salons in over 20 countries worldwide. The Aveda name claims approval from 94 percent of service providers and 72 percent of non-service providers.
Aveda Institute
400 Central Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-378-7401
avedainstitutes.com
According to the schools' official website, Paul Mitchell Schools "teach you the skills you'll need, inspire you to explore your passion and creativity, and help you learn the business that will make your career in the beauty industry fun and rewarding." Established by the American hairdresser and cosmetology company founder Paul Mitchell, the schools offer academies in over 40 U.S. states. The schools' three core programs are Basic Cosmetology, the Nail Academy and the Skin Academy. Meanwhile, Advanced Academy programs teach students an ever-changing variety of cosmetology subjects during three-to-five day accelerated retreats instructed by industry professionals. The Paul Mitchell network spans more than 70,000 North American salons and reaches over 40 countries worldwide. The schools offer financial aid programs and are named on the website Spa and Beauty Education as a top beauty school.
Paul Mitchell the School
2900 Bristol St., H-101
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-444-0788
paulmitchell.edu
Empire Beauty Schools--a nationally accredited and licensed cosmetology beauty educator since the 1940s--offers 96 schools in twenty U.S. states (as well as one affiliated school in Japan). The schools' curriculum, according to Empire's official website, focuses on customer service and building a team-based, collaborative work ethic. Programs offered by Empire include Cosmetology and Hairstyling, Nail Technology, Teacher of Cosmetology and Esthetics. Each program also covers salon management and reception. A Certified Learning in Cosmetology program combines artistry and technical competence with people skills education. Empire's schools feature various financial assistance programs. Spa and Beauty Education recommends Empire as a top beauty school.
Empire Education Corporation Headquarters
855 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12206.
866-232-2771
empire.edu