What you’ll learnApply Now

hands-on

nail education

Master the art and science

of nail care at Aveda.

Gone are the days of windowless rooms filled with a haze of questionable chemicals. Instead, our facilities utilize state of the art technology in a spacious and bright atmosphere. Come see it for yourself!

THIS AIN'T
YOUr GRANDMA'S 
BEAUTY SCHOOL

Phase 1 - Theory

enlighten

Phase 2 - Practical

empower

  • Infection Control
  • Anatomy
  • Massage
  • Nail Care Procedures and Practices
  • Chemistry
  • Nail Enhancements
  • Specialized Equipment
  • Salon Operations and Communications
  • Cosmetology Laws and Rules
  • Infection Control
  • Anatomy
  • Massage
  • Nail Care Procedures and Practices
  • Chemistry
  • Nail Enhancements
  • Specialized Equipment
  • Salon Operations and Communications
  • Theory Integration, Reviews, and Exams

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Nail Program

Our Nail Program incorporates theory and hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Upon completion, you will be ready to take the Iowa state licensing exam.

325 Hours / 11 weeks

HOW CAN I AFFORD IT?

We're here to help every step of the way to make sure finances don't keep you from your dream career!

Our team will guide you through the FAFSA, help you find scholarships and grants you may qualify for, and find a financial plan that fits your situation.

HANDS-on

nail

education

THIS AIN'T YOUr GRANDMA'S 
BEAUTY SCHOOL

Phase 1 - Theory

Enlighten

  • Infection Control
  • Anatomy
  • Massage Theory
  • Nail Care Procedures & Practices
  • Chemistry
  • Nail Enhancements
  • Specialized Equipment
  • Salon Operations & Communication
  • Theory Integration, Reviews, & Exams

Phase 2

Culture / Enlighten

  • Color / Texture
  • Nails
  • Hair Removal
  • Skin
  • Makeup

Phase 3

Emerge

  • Product Knowledge
  • Aveda Techniques
  • Practical Applications
  • Final Exam
  • State Board Test Out

Phase 4

Express

  • Professional Development
  • Retailing & Sales
  • Event Styling
  • Aveda Techniques
  • State Board Test Out

Phase 5

Engage

  • Advanced Color
  • Advanced Styling
  • Advanced Cutting
  • Advanced Nails
  • State Board Test Out
  • MUD Makeup
  • Infection Control
  • Anatomy
  • Massage Theory
  • Nail Care Procedures & Practices
  • Chemistry
  • Nail Enhancements
  • Specialized Equipment
  • Salon Operations & Communication
  • Theory Integration, Reviews, & Exams

Phase 2 - Practical

Empower

Phase 2

Culture / Enlighten

  • Color / Texture
  • Nails
  • Hair Removal
  • Skin
  • Makeup

Phase 3

Emerge

  • Product Knowledge
  • Aveda Techniques
  • Practical Applications
  • Final Exam
  • State Board Test Out

Phase 4

Express

  • Professional Development
  • Retailing & Sales
  • Event Styling
  • Aveda Techniques
  • State Board Test Out

Phase 5

Engage

  • Advanced Color
  • Advanced Styling
  • Advanced Cutting
  • Advanced Nails
  • State Board Test Out
  • MUD Makeup
Enroll Now
Enroll Now

DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

There's no better measure of the quality of our education than the success of our graduates. We have alumni working in many different fields of the beauty industry, from service providers, to educators, to salon owners, to the entertainment industry, and so much more!

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