Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)

If you’re based in the Houston metro area and have a desire to help clients look and feel their best, one of the cosmetology programs at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Houston might just be for you! At our Houston campus, we offer two cosmetology pathways that prepare students for diverse and successful careers in the beauty industry.

Both of our Cosmetology programs (the 1,000-hour as well as the 1,500-hour program) fulfill the requirements of the Texas cosmetology board requirements for training. Both programs are popular with students, depending on your career goals.

In our 1,500-hour Cosmetology program, students gain a great deal more experience across all of these core areas of hair care, nail care, and skin care. With the additional hours, students are exposed to a wide variety of singular opportunities, including:

• Introduction to guest speakers and leaders in the beauty industry during Industry Days
• Participation in coursework about industry pay structures and how to grow
• Extra time to develop your individual artistic skills with additional hair cut and color education
• Editorial styling sessions with photoshoots to practice runway/fashion and print publication sessions

In both programs, students dive into theory as well as practice skills through extensive hands-on practice. Beyond discovering your talent for the various beauty disciplines, you’ll gain a well-rounded education that includes the toolkit of what you’ll need to be successful in beauty, including business development, retail knowledge, and skills for gaining and retaining clients.

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.

Whether you’re dreaming about a skincare career in a luxury spa or want to become the next big name in hair styling, our Houston campus is the perfect place to train. Our expert instructors love passing on their skills to the next wave of beauty pros. In fact, several of our faculty relocated to Houston just to teach at our school.

Our students not only enjoy comprehensive hair, beauty, or wellness classes, but also a rich extracurricular life. Regular events including Industry Days, the Catwalk for Water Scholarship Fashion Show, Fall Fest, and others encourage our rising talent to show us everything they’ve got.

We encourage creativity, individuality, and outstanding customer service. And we believe that what we put on our bodies matters, from head to toe. With all our students, we emphasize training that emphasizes holistic beauty and wellness through the Aveda philosophy and use of our 100% vegan, plant-powered products.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Houston prepares students for successful careers through hands-on training, professional development, and a strong licensure rate (94%) and graduation rate (82.9%) that exceeds many industry benchmarks.*

To enroll in either of the cosmetology programs at our Houston campus, you must meet the following requirements:

Age: 16 years (note – you must be 17 years old to sit for the licensing exams)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Other Requirements: Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee, complete an interview, submit proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status, and a copy of your 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 (1000/1500 hours). A-side: 30 hours per week (full-time), Monday – Wednesday 9am – 8pm (1-hour lunch). B-side: 30 hours per week (full-time), Thursday – Friday 9am – 8pm (1-hour lunch), Saturday 8am – 7pm (1-hour lunch).

Upcoming start dates: November 16, 2026.

Tuition: $19,350. 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: $25 (payable by money order, due with the enrollment agreement).

Total of listed charges: $22,625.

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.

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 — Houston, Cosmetology 1500): graduation 71.35%, placement 82.56%, licensure 96.67%.

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 Houston’s state-of-the-art building is in the suburb of Shenandoah, just minutes from The Woodlands. The open design of the campus encourages students to flow easily from one space to another, from gleaming rows of hair stations to serene spalike client waiting areas and industrial-chic classrooms.

The campus’ proximity to local amenities can help make your time in beauty school an even smoother experience. With Costco, Sam’s Club, and H-E-B within a short drive, you can quickly take care of life’s needs after school. The local Starbucks and Sally Beauty Supply are also great stops for supplementing your learning experience—though don’t worry, your student kit will be bursting with goodies to set you up for your program.

Our campus is also conveniently located right off I-45 and has a large on-site parking lot for easy commuting.

Houston, a thriving metropolis blending Southern and Urban Culture, is a hotspot for fashion and beauty. Located in the nearby suburb of Shenandoah, Aveda Arts Houston is perfectly positioned to meet the city’s heightened interest in style.