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. The training program provides theoretical study which serves as the foundation of the student’s education. Practical experience builds on classroom theory to provide the essential technical training of a salon professional. Each phase of the students’ education emphasizes a different combination of fundamental cosmetology subject matter. The Cosmetology program is comprised of hair and scalp treatments, hair shaping, hair arranging, chemical waving and relaxing, hair coloring, facial treatments and skin care, hair removal, natural nail care, acrylic nails. The program also provides instruction in Iowa law, safety and sanitation, as well as personal/business development and career management.

The last phase of the program, Salon Life, prepares the students to become successful industry professionals. Emphasis is on achieving 100% guest satisfaction through consultation, technical skill, Aveda rituals, timing, retailing, and pre-booking.

The objective of this program is to prepare the students for the state licensing examination in Cosmetology and to provide appropriate and comprehensive training thereby enabling them to enter the field of Cosmetology. Graduates of the program will be employable as salon service providers, salon sales representatives, salon owners/managers, business managers, industry educators and freelance artists. The Aveda Institute graduate will receive a diploma in Cosmetology and will be prepared to enter the industry with higher than average skill level.

The program is taught using several different types of instructional methods such as lectures, videos, hands-on techniques, demonstrations, overheads, power points, and internet research.