Instructor Training (500 Hours)

So you’ve become a licensed cosmetologist, and you feel like you’re ready for the next big challenge. Why not use your skills to train the next generation of hair and beauty professionals? If you’re ready to dive in to the next phase of your career and become an educator, the Instructor Training program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Baton Rouge may be the perfect place to build on your career.

Our Instructor Training program prepares you to become a full-time or part-time educator in cosmetology, with knowledge of Aveda products and techniques. The program is split into three phases.

First up is Teaching Methods, Assistance, and Observation (150 hours), which explains the essentials of being an educator—covering basic teaching methods, lesson preparation, and speaking effectively to your students.

Next up is Effectiveness of Instruction and the Science of Teaching (175 hours), which dives deeper into the same topics, then explores the purpose (and effectiveness) of various testing methods, how to choose appropriate tests, and how to evaluate teaching methods.

The curriculum provides licensed professionals with the training to become an educator in their field of study. The objective of this program is to prepare the students for the state licensing instructor examination. Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as an instructor with the knowledge of Aveda products and techniques.

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.”

If you’re interested in the Instructor Training program at Baton Rouge, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love to hear from you! To enroll, you must meet the following requirements:

Licensing – You must be a licensed beauty professional to qualify

Other Requirements – Submit an application, pay a $50 non-refundable application fee, submit a letter of recommendation, a letter of intent, a government-issued ID with proof of age and photo, and social security card. You must also schedule an interview with an Admissions team member.

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.

Instructor Training (500 hours): 16 weeks (full-time – 31.25 hours/week). Rolling admission.

Tuition: $5,830. Kit fee: $359 (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: $6,249.

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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Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as an instructor; graduates who receive their license in beauty education are eligible for part-time or full-time teaching roles at state-approved beauty schools.

Graduation, placement and licensure (2024 Annual Report to NACCAS, as published in the 2026-27 catalog — Baton Rouge, Instructor Training): graduation 100.00%, placement 100.00%, licensure 100.00%.

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.