Esthiology (750 Hours)

Calling all natural skincare enthusiasts: the Esthiology (esthetician) program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Dallas is a premier education in a premier setting. Our Esthiology program is designed to prepare you for a successful career in skincare and wellness, incorporating the exceptional sustainable, plant-based line of products the Aveda name is known for.

Also known as esthetics, your esthiology training primarily covers skincare treatments, such as facials, cleansing, and masking. Additionally, you’ll learn about makeup application, hair removal, aromatherapy, nutrition, color psychology, safety and sanitation, and more. Learn more about how we touch future skincare specialists in our Dallas campus.

At Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Dallas, the bulk of the Esthiology program (225 hours) is on skincare treatments, including facials, cleansing, masking, and therapy. Students also learn to apply makeup (75 hours), use and operate esthiology tools (75 hours), perform hair removal treatments (25 hours), and understand aromatherapy (15 hours).

The remaining 335 hours of instruction are on topics critical to your success as a skincare professional, such as chemistry and anatomy, salon management, nutrition and wellness, and safety and sanitation.

The cornerstone of your esthetician training is experience using Aveda’s patented, all-natural beauty and wellness products. When you graduate, you’ll have all the skills of a beginning esthetician, with the added benefit of knowing how to select, use, and sell Aveda’s popular beauty and wellness products.

The curriculum provides skin care training with an emphasis on using pure plant and plant essences in treatment. The objective of this program is to prepare students for the state licensing examination in esthetics. Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as a skin care specialist with the knowledge of Aveda products and spa techniques.

Our approach to students and curriculum is the same: comprehensive. We emphasize technical, business, and life skills, catering to students with diverse education and career goals.

Our cutting-edge Cosmetology programs appeal to beauty professionals who want to flex their creative muscles across many different areas. Upon graduation, you’ll have learned to create classic and on-trend hair, nail, skin, and makeup looks.

Similarly, our Dallas Esthiology (esthetics) students receive exclusive training in using our Aveda products and wellness rituals—plant-powered, 100% vegan products that are beloved by clients for their natural composition and performance.

In all our programs, we include a “starter kit” of business skills—practical tips and advice that may help you run your own booth or salon once you gain traction in the industry.

You must meet these requirements to be eligible for the esthiology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Dallas:

Age: 16

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Other Requirements: Must provide state-issued photo ID, Social Security number, and proof of U.S. citizenship

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.

Esthiology. A-side: 30 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 8pm (1-hour lunch). B-side: 30 hours per week, Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 8pm (1-hour lunch), Saturday 8am – 7pm (1-hour lunch).

Upcoming start dates: November 16, 2026.

Tuition: $12,550. Kit fee: $2,300 (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: $25 (payable by money order, due with the enrollment agreement).

Total of listed charges: $14,925.

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.

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 $2,048.00; all others $4,067.00.

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 a skin care specialist; job opportunities are available in the salon, medical and retail industries as Esthetician and Makeup Artist.

Graduation, placement and licensure (2024 Annual Report to NACCAS, as published in the 2026-27 catalog — Dallas, Esthiology): graduation 92.03%, placement 51.43%, 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.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Dallas is in The Shops at Park Lane, an upscale shopping center on the east corner of 75th Central and Park Lane.

Our campus’ salon and spa clinic space is spacious and inviting, from the dramatic lofted ceilings above the stylist stations to the warm, soothing lighting where clients can receive nail services. The environment is geared for student learning as well as mimicking a true boutique salon feel for real-world training.

Our Dallas campus’s location offers easy access to the surrounding cafes and restaurants, grocery stores, and clothing outlets. Weather permitting, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy breaks outside! You can grab Starbucks on your way to class, since it’s just a block north of campus. After class, you can swing by Whole Foods for groceries since we’re nestled just beneath the store. For wellness fanatics, you can strengthen your core in the nearby pilates studio, stock up on functional smoothies at I Love Juice Bar, or give your body a tune-up at the wellness medspa.

Aveda Arts Dallas features a bustling salon floor and stylish, all-natural ambiance. Students enjoy hands-on, fast-paced cosmetology and esthiology programs, complete with a full stage and photography studio for showcasing their work. If you’re looking to start a beauty career, the Dallas campus provides real-world skills and exceptional training opportunities.