Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)

If you’re looking for a vibrant, creative cosmetology program that’ll prepare you for the fast-paced world of hair and beauty, look no further! At the Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Baton Rouge, you can look forward to learning a wide range of beauty topics and techniques, from all types of hair styling to skin care, manicuring, and beyond.

Hair is the cornerstone of cosmetology, and our program focuses on essential techniques such as hair cutting, coloring, styling, waving, wigs, and shampooing. However, we know you want more than just the basics—and we’ve worked hard to create a curriculum that delivers.

Alongside hair essentials, our Cosmetology program also covers beauty topics such as skin care, facials, massage, and manicuring, as well as other must-know subjects including state board rules, safety and sanitation, and client consultations.

In the final phase of your cosmetology training here at our Baton Rouge campus, students concentrate on mastering next-level precision trends in our newly renovated open-plan salon. This supervised experience helps to ensure you’re ready to launch your new career with the latest techniques already under your belt.

The objective of this program is to prepare the students for the state licensing examination in cosmetology. The program is intended to train students to enter the workforce as an entry-level hair stylist. A student will also learn the technical, personal, and business skills to prepare for the work in a professional salon as a stylist, retail sales specialist, salon manager, or salon owner with a focus on Aveda techniques and products.

Our students choose Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Baton Rouge based on the high-quality beauty education we provide, drawing on our storied history since our first Aveda Institute opened its doors in 1982.

Our school is a great fit for those who believe, as our team does, that values of sustainability and corporate responsibility are the future of beauty. These beliefs come through in the use of 100% vegan, cruelty-free certified Aveda beauty formulas as well as participation in activities such as annual field days, charity fundraising events, themed fashion shows, and more.

The fast-paced courses at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Baton Rouge equip future beauty professionals with the foundational skills you’ll need for a successful career in hair, nails, and more. As you become more confident in your skills, you’ll begin to hone your talent and creativity on the clinic floor with real clients, with the support of your licensed teachers.

We’re proud to have racked up great reviews from recent grad about their experiences at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Baton Rouge. “The teaching method was excellent,” says one student, who learned the most about hair color methods. “I liked the professionalism, and I learned a lot of techniques for hair coloring and hair cutting.”

To find out more about this dynamic program, reach out to us today. To enroll in the cosmetology program at our Baton Rouge campus, you must meet the following requirements:

Age – 16 years

Education – High school diploma (or equivalent)

Other Requirements – Submit an application, pay a $50 non-refundable application fee, and submit a government-issued ID showing proof of age.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute is committed to ensuring a safe educational environment and reserves the right to deny admission to applicants with a criminal record. Transfer hours are only accepted from schools within the Aveda Institute network.

Cosmetology: 30 hours per week, Wednesday – Saturday 9am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch).

Upcoming start dates: November 17, 2026.

Tuition: $19,850. Kit fee: $3,200 (kit fees are mandatory and may not be pro-rated; students may not opt out of kit fees). Application fee: $50 (nonrefundable; not eligible for VA funding). State Board registration fee: $10 (payable by money order, due with the enrollment agreement). Additional testing fees are required upon completion of course.

Total of listed charges: $23,110.

Required textbooks are included in the kit cost, but students can choose to purchase their textbooks from another source, in which case the kit fee is reduced by the applicable cost.

Payment plans: students can pay in installments through an interest-free monthly payment plan; no interest is charged if the total is paid off before graduation.

Financial aid is available for those students that meet the necessary requirements. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes participate in the Pell Grant Program and the Federal Direct Loan Program. Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov using federal school code 015951.

Veterans’ benefits are not available in all institute locations, and only to those who qualify.

State grants — Louisiana: TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) has four award components: Opportunity, Performance, Honors and Tech Awards.

Award Year 2026-27 Cost of Attendance (estimated room, transportation and personal expenses per month in the largest program): living with parent and no dependents $1,595.00; all others $2,342.00.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute graduates who enroll in another program receive a 15% discount off the published tuition rate.

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The program is intended to train students to enter the workforce as an entry-level hair stylist, with the technical, personal, and business skills to work in a professional salon as a stylist, retail sales specialist, salon manager, or salon owner.

Graduation, placement and licensure (2024 Annual Report to NACCAS, as published in the 2026-27 catalog — Baton Rouge, Cosmetology): graduation 78.10%, placement 90.91%, licensure 71.43%.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes do not guarantee employment to students; however, the schools assist students in finding employment, hold annual job fairs, and can assist with out-of-state placement subject to licensing transfer.

Students at our Baton Rouge campus benefit from cutting-edge facilities, experienced instructors, and hands-on training that prepares them for rewarding careers in the hair and beauty industry. Our loft-like open-concept campus includes functionally beautiful spaces that will get your creative juices flowing. Think shampoo stations with vintage vibes, classrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and an airy, light-filled retail store.

The Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Baton Rouge campus is in a manicured section of the Sherwood Lakes neighborhood, off the I-12 Sherwood Forest exit. Students can easily access campus from Sherwood Forest, Monticello, Woodlawn, Shenandoah, and other surrounding areas. With this convenient location close to banks and food options such as Starbucks and Raising Cane’s, you can seamlessly blend your life with a beauty education at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge offers great food, scenic views, and a vibrant university atmosphere. Fans are as passionate about LSU Tigers as Aveda Arts Baton Rouge students are about hair. Our Cosmetology program thrives on using naturally-derived, certified organic products. With a focus on personal wellness, students train with guests in a salon environment.