Academies of Cosmetology, Inc. of the Treasure Coast operates three cosmetology schools within the Vero Beach vicinity. The Beauty and Massage Institute is in Vero Beach, and the Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie Beauty Academies are within 40 minutes or less of the Vero Beach city limits. These schools offer massage therapy, barber and cosmetology programs during daytime and evening hours. Cosmetology courses include beginning and advanced training in hair styling, hair care, skin care and makeup artistry. Throughout course work, instructors review licensing exam concepts with students. Students may complete any program within a year or less.
Indian River State College in Fort Pierce is a 20-minute drive from Vero Beach. The college offers diplomas in cosmetology and barber services. Both programs include courses in health, physiology, salon management, hair care and styling techniques. Courses focus on preparing graduates for the Florida cosmetology and barbering licensure exams. The cosmetology program features advanced options for nail technicians and facial specialists. Students in either barbering or cosmetology may attend day or evening courses.
Alpha Institute in Port St. Lucie is a 40-minute drive from Vero Beach. This school offers programs in massage therapy and cosmetology specialties. Advanced cosmetology courses train students in the sub-field of skin care. Courses include anatomy and physiology, particularly in relation to the body's integumentary system. Students practice body waxing, basic and medicated facials, assembling treatment room equipment and other professional skills. Graduates may take the Florida state exams for facial specialists and body wrap specialists. Alpha Institute offers both day and evening courses.
The Academy of Cosmetology features locations in West Melbourne, Palm Bay and Merrit Island. The West Melbourne and Palm Bay locations are within a 40-minute drive of Vero Beach. Academy of Cosmetology offers day and evening courses in various cosmetology disciplines, including basic certification training, facial specialty, massage therapy, nail technician, makeup artistry and body wrapping. Academy of Beauty pays state massage therapy examination fees and provides graduates of all programs with basic equipment for beginning a business in the cosmetology field.