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Wondering exactly “What Is Cosmetology“?  

Before you click on the above steps of finding a location, scheduling a tour, then registering for a class, you want to fully understand this life changing journey of what becoming a cosmetologist is. You need to fully understand “What Is Cosmetology?” and further more “What Is An AVEDA Cosmetologist?”.

Having a career in cosmetology can be a very exciting path, especially with a name like AVEDA Florida Institutes behind you.  We have had AVEDA alumni complete our cosmetology course and go on to open their own salons and spas, work within our AVEDA network, and even become exclusive stylists to celebrities.

Read what some current Florida cosmetology beauty school students have to say about their own journey trying to find a beauty school that was right for them. Read their own personal testimonials on how they toured other beauty schools, but ultimately concluded that AVEDA Florida was the only right decision for them to take their journey towards their new career. Click here to read these student testimonials.

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Can an AVEDA cosmetology degree prepare you to succeed as your own business person?
Take a look at this MSN WonderWall blog post about AVEDA Institute cosmetology graduate, and personal hair stylist to Rihanna, Ursula Stephen.

Their hairdressers make $23,000 a week! Stylist Ursula Stephen charges Rihanna $3,300 per day to keep her locks looking good. And the fact that Ursula’s pay wasn’t docked after RiRi’s experimental Sideshow Bob phase makes us seriously consider enrolling in the nearest Aveda Institute.



Some cosmetology schools like to claim grand rewards, we here at AVEDA Florida Institutes can actually show you proof of success that can come from being a cosmetologist.

To prepare yourself for this journey, do your research first! Find the answers to the commonly asked question, “What is cosmetology?” and “Is cosmetology right for me?”.  Our team will be here every step of the way to help you.  After reading this information on “What Is Cosmetology” and you want to start your very own process towards cosmetology success – just fill out the form above.  Don’t want to wait to have your cosmetology questions answered?  Click here and you will find the emails and phone numbers of all of our locations.  We will be happy to assist you one-on-one throughout the entire process.  One tour with us and you will no long wonder “What Is Cosmetology”.

Let’s answer your basic questions on: What Is Cosmetology

When attending an AVEDA Florida Cosmetology program your main course of study incorporates 1600 hours of extensive hands on learning to provide you with a complete understanding of beauty and wellness.

The cosmetology course includes:
  • hair cutting
  • color
  • texture services
  • nail care
  • makeup application
  • business development
  • retail knowledge
  • concept of gaining and retaining clients
Aveda’s cosmetology program, including a Masters Phase, gives our cosmetologist 1600 hours of education- providing students with enough hours to work in 46 states.