Esthiology (750 Hours)

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Houston is home to a skincare professional program that aims to train the next generation of skin care experts, preparing students for exciting, successful careers in the beauty field.

Our Houston campus’s Esthiology (esthetics) program covers a wide range of essential beauty topics and techniques, spanning facials and masks to color psychology and aromatherapy. Upon graduation, students have the tools they need to secure state licensure and jumpstart their esthetician careers.

We’ve designed our Esthiology program to meet the diverse needs of all our students, preparing them for thriving careers in skin care. We focus on holistic beauty and well-being, setting us apart from traditional esthetics programs. Our esthetics curriculum in Houston utilizes our internationally renowned Aveda pure flower products as well as wellness techniques and rituals rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, updated for today. Our aim is to ensure that every skincare program graduate can provide a complete spa experience, including facials, waxing, makeup application, and more.

The Esthiology program blends classroom theory and hands-on practice so that our students develop the knowledge and skills that mirror industry best practices. Training hours are spent on a wide variety of activities, from theory studies to live demonstrations, sessions in our in-house lab, and plenty of practical experience in our full-service salon with the support of licensed estheticians. You also have the opportunity to practice your new techniques at our many extracurricular events.

Training hours are split into several subjects, with almost one-third of the program dedicated to facial treatments, cleansing, and masking. The remaining course content touches on other essential topics, including anatomy and physiology, makeup application, rules and laws, chemistry, client care, salon management, nutrition, and even color psychology.

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.

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 the Esthiology program at our Houston campus, you must meet the following requirements:

Age: 16 years (note – you must be 17 years old to sit 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.

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

Total of listed charges: $14,225.

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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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 — Houston, Esthiology): graduation 93.09%, placement 55.88%, licensure 92.52%.

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.