Esthiology (750 Hours)

Do you dream of entering the dynamic world of natural skincare? The Lafayette campus of the Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute offers a second-to-none Esthiology (esthetician) program. Here, you’ll work with our team of exceptional educators to learn everything there is to know about starting as an esthetician, from the classroom to hands-on practice in our student clinic simulating a real-world spa setting.

From foundational knowledge to clinical techniques using the celebrated Aveda line of plant and flower essence-based products, our students cover it all and leave ready to embark on a fulfilling path in the wide world of skincare.

The Esthiology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette is about more than just the ideas behind skincare. It’s about preparing you for a successful career in esthetics, including fulfilling the requirements for state licensing.

In this program, you’ll study a wide range of theoretical topics, from skin conditions and disorders to anatomy and physiology, safety and sanitation, and general chemistry. With this foundational knowledge, you’ll be able to perform various restorative, rejuvenating, and preventive skincare techniques.

As a student in our Esthiology program, you’ll get ample opportunities to apply what you have learned in our on-site clinic spa, working with real clients to rejuvenate, balance, and purify their skin. Our instructors will also take you through a variety of other essential spa treatments such as facial massage, hair removal, makeup application, and more.

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.

Technical training, hands-on experience, and beauty products with certified organic ingredients separate the renowned Aveda Arts & Sciences Lafayette campus from other cosmetology and esthetician programs. Experienced and dedicated instructors provide the tools and resources you need to develop specialty skills and business knowledge to grow your career.

Connect with your community with local activities and opportunities, including local fashion shows, hair show competitions, and volunteer events at local hospitals and schools.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette prepares future beauty professionals for success with strong graduation (87.4%), placement (78.7%), and licensure (80.3%) outcomes that exceed industry benchmarks.*

If you’ve got any questions about joining the Esthiology program here at our Lafayette campus, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our job is to make your admissions, financial aid, and enrollment process as smooth as possible.

To enroll in the Esthiology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette, you must meet these basic requirements for entry:

Age – 16 years

Education – High school diploma (or equivalent)

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

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

Upcoming start dates: January 5, 2027.

Tuition: $12,050. Kit fee: $2,100 (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: $14,210.

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 014724.

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 $1,196.00; all others $1,530.00.

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

Net Price Calculator: https://avedaarts.edu/wp-content/themes/avedaarts/net-price-calculators/npcalc-lafayette.htm

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 — Lafayette main location + all branches, All Esthiology): graduation 92.98%, placement 76.40%, licensure 82.24%.

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.

The Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette offers a convenient location at the corner of Johnston and Bertrand Ave. for students looking to balance lifestyle with a world-class cosmetology and esthetics education.

Free parking in the lot outside the Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette building makes getting to and from classes as simple as possible. Before and after class, enjoy nearby amenities, including 100-acre Moncus Park directly across the street. Satisfy your shopping, dining, and banking needs with a range of local and big-box businesses in the same shopping center as the Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute — Lafayette. Whether popping into the bank or enjoying a friendly lunch at Mel’s Diner or Deano’s Pizza, you can check off your to-do list or connect with classmates, friends, and family outside of instruction hours.

A quick drive from the nearby communities of River Ranch, Bertrand Villa, Greenbriar, Woodbriar Estates, and Whittington Oaks, the Lafayette campus is just minutes away from the University of Lafayette Campus (The Cajun Dome) and South Louisiana Community College. Students can access secured parking at the Cajun Dome if they wish.

Lafayette, at the heart of Cajun and Creole country, attracts visitors for its cuisine and French heritage, but its vibrant atmosphere also comes from students at Aveda Arts Lafayette. Known for its green campus, stylish décor, and personalized curriculum, the institute offers Cosmetology and Esthiology programs that focus on personal growth and wellness. Students gain hands-on experience in a salon and spa environment, providing guests with the Aveda difference in services.