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The Institute of Beauty and Wellness (Aveda School)

YOUR PASSION. YOUR CAREER.
With The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, you'll join this thriving, lasting network of salon and spa professionals. We work to help support your professional and personal development. We strive to give you the skills you need to become an industry leader. And, we understand what drives you, because we share the same passion.

The Aveda Network is a team comprised of more than 6,500 salons, spas, institutes and stores. Our salon business model is the most successful in the industry.

Come to the Right Place.
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is located in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee. The Institute has extensive classroom and clinic areas, and an Aveda Concept Store. This combination creates a dynamic, full-service educational experience.

Programs Offered:

  • Cosmetology
  • Esthiology
  • Barbering
  • Massage
  • Manicuring


Cosmetology
Connect with beauty, fashion, wellness and art in our 1,550-hour hands on program. With extensive training in our urban salon setting, you'll explore the latest styles and techniques in hair cutting, coloring and styling, skin care, nail care and makeup. We are consistently working to improve the education we provide and are proud to provide a digitally engaged platform for learning and a creative clinic floor that allows you to perfect your craft.

Esthiology
In this 600-hour program, you'll study international trends and specialized techniques to purify, balance and renew the skin, as well as contemporary and classic techniques in makeup applications.
Financial Aid

Barbering
Detail and precision cutting of men’s hair is the focus of our 1,000 hour barbering program. The training will encompass the most relevant men’s grooming techniques to include cutting, shaving and texture. You will acquire the technical and business skills necessary for a career in a barbershop or men’s salon.

Manicuring

Learn the latest in manicuring, pedicuring, use of equipment, product and plant essentials in our 300-hour program. Learn gels and acrylics, and explore your creativity in temporary nail art. You will study nail structure and anatomy, along with safety studies and gain an understanding of nail disorders and sanitation.

Massage Therapy
Learn how to revitalize and create wellness through the power of touch in our 750-hour program. Through a combination of lecture, demonstrations and practical application, you will practice and perfect the skills of massage therapy, body care and wellness techniques. Using both ancient practices and state-of-the-art technology, learn anatomy, pathology, physiology and kinesiology.

Financial Aid

The Institute of Beauty & Wellness offers federal financial aid for those who qualify. In addition, we offer payment plans structured to fit financial needs. Please contact the Admissions department for further information.

Accreditation

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).