Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)

The Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington, with its historic, artsy culture and picturesque location, is the perfect setting to explore a creative career in beauty. Our Cosmetology program emphasizes hairstyling, including cutting, coloring, and texturing, as well as a healthy dose of nail care, makeup application, and basic skin care.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington students learn how to be beauty pros with the Aveda philosophy and line of products. You’ll use our high-performance, plant-based Aveda products during the practical, hands-on training in makeup, hair, and nail care. Our Cosmetology program is designed to fully prepare you for all aspects of the Louisiana state cosmetology exam and beyond, so that you hit the ground running for an exciting career!

The Covington campus’s Cosmetology program consists of 1,500 hours, divided into 500 hours for theoretical study and 1,000 hours of hands-on training. The vast majority of your training—more than 1,000 hours—focuses on hair. The rest address other beauty topics such as skincare and manicuring, as well as state law and rules, safety and sanitation, and relevant science.

As part of your training, you’ll get to work in our state-of-the-art student salon in our innovative, green-certified facility. Real-life clients visit to enjoy treatments ranging from haircuts and special event hair to makeup looks or relaxing pedicures. This enables students to practice both technical and customer service skills while also gaining confidence in a salon environment. You’ll use the Aveda line of products in your services and practice your sales and interpersonal skills at the same time.

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.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington offers quality classroom education and extensive real-world experience in our student salon.

You get hands-on experiences both in and outside of our classrooms. We regularly partner with local businesses and events to give you a chance to showcase your hair and makeup skills while doing good in our community. Some of our students’ favorite events have been the Special Little Miss Pageant and Project Prom. We also do volunteer work by offering free services to various groups in need of some hair TLC. This includes providing services to local workers for Teachers and Nurses Weeks.

Our extensive product instruction sets us apart from other cosmetology programs in Covington. Our students get exclusive access to training in Aveda products, which are all-natural, 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and derived from plants and flowers.

We’re proud that many graduates of Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Covington have found our cosmetology program to be a great launchpad for their careers. Here’s what a few students have had to say:

To enroll in the Cosmetology program at our Covington campus, you need to meet the following requirements:

Age – 16 years

Education – High school diploma or equivalent

Other Requirements – Must submit a state-issued photo ID, $50 nonrefundable application fee, and Social Security card

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 18, 2026.

Tuition: $20,850. 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: $24,110.

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 026009.

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 $1,227.00; all others $2,460.00.

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 — Covington main location + all branches, All Cosmetology 1500): graduation 81.06%, placement 83.28%, licensure 95.99%.

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.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington is a hidden gem only minutes from downtown. Our picturesque campus is at the corner of Polders and Columbia, surrounded by trees and quiet streets.

Our location offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful and quaint spot to learn and hone your craft, and close by to the center of the action, less than a mile from downtown Covington shops and restaurants. Sip a loaded tea with your new classmates at Hub 985 Nutrition, or grab a latte at PJ’s Coffee before class.

Plenty of our students who attend Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington balance cosmetology school with family. If you have little ones, there are plenty of daycares nearby, so you could drop the kids off without going miles out of your way. And if you’re in on a Saturday, you can even stop by the farmers’ market!

Nestled between three rivers near Louisiana’s Riviera coastline, Covington is a charming destination known for its artsy flair, featuring boutiques, art galleries, and cozy restaurants. Aveda Arts Covington stands at the heart of this vibrant community, offering one of the best beauty school experiences in Louisiana with its commitment to naturally-derived products and certified organic ingredients. With a state-of-the-art green facility and a tailored curriculum, students can forge unique career paths in a stylish atmosphere.