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At Aveda Institute Des Moines, we think our students are the best—but don’t just take our word for it. Our students have received prestigious awards in categories ranging from International 1st place in the Neill Educator Competition to People’s Choice Award at the North American Hairstyling Awards.

School of the Year

The Aveda Institute Des Moines won the AACS School of the Year Award; demonstrating excellence in culture, education, marketing, student achievement, financial acumen, and community. This award is the best cosmetology school in the entire United States.

IBA Finalist

The Aveda Institute Des Moines was a finalist for the International Beauty Industry Awards!

2021 Edwin Neill Full Potential Winner

Color: Ashlie Jackson
Cut/Style: Erin Steinhart
Makeup: Madison Pebsworth
Model: Gabbie Egenberger
Photo: Trav McAvaddy

North American Hairstyling Awards Student Hairstylist of the Year Nominee

North American Hairstyling Awards People’s Choice Winner

2018 Aveda International Educator Competition Winner

Color: Adrienne Vezina
Cut/Style: Ester Vander Waal
Makeup: Madelyn Cunningham
Photo: Trav McAvaddy

2017 Aveda International Educator Competition Winner

Color: Adrienne Vezina
Cut/Style: Ester Vander Waal
Makeup: Madelyn Cunningham
Photo: Trav McAvaddy

2015 Aveda International Educator Competition Winner

Color: Melissa Speer
Cut/Style: Ester Vander Waal
Makeup: Madelyn Cunningham
Photo: Katherine Elizabeth

2015 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner

Color: Courtney Wirtz
Cut/Style: Katelyn Johnson
Makeup: Zoe Zelinsky
Model: Kristin Henderson

2013 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner

Color: Emily Armstrong
Makeup: Donna Holder
Haircut: Meganne Holt
Model: Emily Arneson

2011 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner

Model: Erika Syverson
Makeup: Hanna Ring
Haircut: Lizzie Wilson
Hair Color: Lindsay Hoffman

2010 Edwin Neill Full Potential Award Winner

Makeup: Kelsie Bazzocco
Haircut: Niki Peters
Hair Color: Brooke Ericson

Modern Salon

2017: Honoree, Placement
2016: Top Honoree in Nation, Next Level: Alumni Programs
2015: Honoree, Facilities
2014: Honoree, Placement
2013: Honoree, Technology
2012: Top Honoree in Nation, Marketing; Honoree, Facilities

Beacon

2017: Honorable Mentions, Lauren Caleb, Gina Moline
2016: Honorable Mentions, Makayla Duong, Natalie Cacciatore
2014: Honorable Mentions, Anna Howie, Alexa Johnson, Bree Moore
2014: Beacon Winners, Sky Bussanmas, Elizabeth Larson, Nicole Menchoff
2013: Honorable Mentions, LaTonya Bradley, Kollan Kolthoff
2010: Beacon Winner, Niki Peters

Des Moines Register

FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR RECOGNIZED SMALL BUSINESS TO WORK FOR IN THE STATE OF IOWA
In Des Moines Register’s 2018 Top 150 Places to Work

Des Moines Register

#4 SMALL BUSINESS TO WORK FOR IN THE STATE OF IOWA In Des Moines Register’s 2017 Top 150 Places to Work

Des Moines Register

#1 SMALL BUSINESS TO WORK FOR IN THE STATE OF IOWA
In Des Moines Register’s 2016 Top 150 Places to Work

EXCELLENT Based on 369 reviews
sophie j
sophie j
2021-12-09
Bella S did a full highlight for me and it exceeded my expectations! I went from brunette to light blonde and she did a great job and did not damage my hair. If you are coming in for a transition to blonde, would definitely ask for Bella!
Elayne
Elayne
2021-11-03
Wonderful experience, so many options & the absolute best products.
Review Qween
Review Qween
2021-10-07
I would totally recommend Aveda! The students really care about the clients, and the environment is SO relaxed and full of energy. I also want to give a shout out to their instructor Whitney V, she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy. I loved how kind she was to the clients, and her students as well. I really liked how she worked with them and taught them with such positivity. I received the cut I desired and really appreciated the professionalism and same day appts. Emma Kate did a great job on my hair!
Kayla N
Kayla N
2021-09-25
Isabella C really listened to my concerns and together with the educator for the hair color, which was gray. Isabella took the time during the bleaching out the top new-grown hair (it was natural black) and toning process to make sure the gray color was achieved. Afterwards, she stayed late to achieve the perfect blow dry and curled my hair. I told her that I had an important event. She was friendly, patient, and enjoys. All of that, she made the first experience for me that much more enjoyable and great decision on using service at beauty school. Believe that their students will be succeed and great cosmology out there 🙂

Our Programs

Graduates of the Aveda Institute will leave with the necessary skills to gain license to practice in one of the below career paths.

Cosmetology

The 2100 hour Cosmetology course is a program of 57 weeks for a 37 hour/week schedule that has educator-led classroom and clinical training as well as practical hands-on application.
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Esthiology

The Esthiology course is a 600 hour program taught over a period of 20 weeks. The Esthiology program covers the following topics in varied levels of depth and detail, giving the student a foundation for a professional...
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Massage Therapy

The 750 hour Massage Therapy course is a program of 25 weeks that has educator led classroom and clinical training as well as practical hands on application.
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6905 Mills Civic PKWY #120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-224-5244
Golden Schools Award 2021

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: Closed