Esthiology (750 Hours)

If you love helping people glow in their own skin while learning about the latest trends in skincare, skin wellness, and makeup, the Esthiology (esthetician) program at our New Orleans campus might be just for you.

In the Esthiology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute New Orleans, we prepare you for work in the exciting and growing esthetics field. In keeping with our Aveda philosophy, we take a natural approach to skincare education, from the 100% vegan products to the wellness rituals and techniques you’ll learn to deliver the ultimate rejuvenating spa experience.

Our Esthiology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute New Orleans is designed to equip you with the skills you need to jumpstart a career as an esthetician.

The esthetics coursework is split between introductory and clinical portions.

The first half covers much of what you need to know for the state licensing exam, like sanitation procedures, skin sciences, and introductory chemistry. You’ll also encounter other theory topics, such as human anatomy, skin disorders, and how nutrition impacts skin health.

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.

The training at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute New Orleans perfectly blends teaching today’s beauty trends alongside professional techniques. In this way, students achieve a current and industry-approved education rooted in traditional and classic techniques.

Students can take advantage of our campus programs’ unique features, like eyelash extension training, texture services, photoshoots, and social media classes. The school’s location also makes it a prime spot for career placement in New Orleans’ booming salon industry.

Our community-oriented campus allows students to hone their skills at wellness expos, as part of the Style Squad for New Orleans Pelicans Dance Team, or during New Orleans Independent Fashion Week.

From the heart of New Orleans, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute helps students build real-world salon skills, with 84.8% of students graduating and 76.7% finding placement in the beauty industry*.

To enroll in the esthiology program at our New Orleans campus, you need to meet the following requirements:

Age – 16 years old

Education – High school diploma or equivalent

Other Requirements – A $50 non-refundable application fee, a state-issued photo ID, social security card, and proof of citizenship or lawful status.

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: December 8, 2026.

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 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.

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 — New Orleans, Esthiology): graduation 94.20%, placement 64.29%, licensure 75.68%.

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 New Orleans is located in the suburb of Metairie. Our campus is located off the I-10 at the Causeway Blvd. exit, with a large parking lot behind the school and a bus stop in front of the school. We’re a ready commute from nearby areas, including the city of New Orleans, Jefferson, Gretna, Westbank, Kenner, and New Orleans East.

The campus is in a modern two-story building that houses classrooms and a large clinic floor, where students can practice their skills on clients, and several private spa rooms, where esthetics students can hone their skills in a space that simulates a real-world spa. Warm lighting in both the retail store and learning areas create a welcoming environment for clients and students alike.

The school is conveniently located on Veterans Memorial Blvd, one of the city’s busiest commercial streets—so your busy lifestyle doesn’t have to skip a beat while you attend beauty school. There’s international cuisine, multiple Starbucks locations, a Target, and banks just a short distance away. Our campus is next door to Whole Foods and across the street from Lakeside Mall, where students often enjoy going for lunch. Trader Joe’s is also just a 5-minute drive away.

Steeped in history and culture, the Big Easy is a unique blend of fun and fine cuisine, making it an ideal location for Aveda Arts New Orleans in Metairie, one of the city’s top beauty schools. The Institute’s cosmetology and esthiology programs cultivate a fashionable style and professional skill set that our guests rave about through the Aveda difference. With a curriculum tailored to each student’s unique needs, aspiring stylists and estheticians are well-prepared to enter the beauty industry.