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If you have a passion for beauty, creativity, and helping others feel confident and beautiful, Cosmetology is the career for you! Learn more about the Cosmetology Program at The Nurtur Aveda Institutes.
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The Esthetician Program at The Nurtur Aveda Institutes incorporates skin care, facials, body treatments, hair removal, makeup application, business development, wellness, and more.
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All cosmetology students at The Nurtur Aveda Institutes will receive Level I MUD Makeup Certification with the option for further MUD Certifications upon graduation.
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For years, our daily skincare routines have received meticulous attention, double cleansers, targeted serums, and medical-grade moisturizers. But what about the skin hidden beneath your hair? The beauty and wellness industry is finally having a long-overdue awakening: scalp health is the new...
Read More60 Nurtur Aveda Institute Students Selected for the 2026 PBA Beacon Program
This year, 60 Nurtur Aveda Institute students were selected to participate in the Professional Beauty Association’s 2026 Beacon Student Program. With this year’s class, 436 of our students have been selected for Beacon since 2005. The PBA Beacon program gives beauty school...
Read MoreNurtur Aveda Institute Columbus Student Derek Robinson Named 2026 NAHA Student Hairstylist of the Year
Derek Robinson has officially earned one of the highest honors a cosmetology student can achieve. The Nurtur Aveda Institute Columbus student has been named the 2026 Student Hairstylist of the Year at the Professional Beauty Association’s North American Hairstyling Awards...
Read MoreNurtur Aveda Institutes Student Jaleiah McNeil Named Finalist in National Intercoiffure Competition
We’re excited to celebrate Jaleiah McNeil, a Nurtur Aveda Institutes student who has been named one of just five finalists in the 2026 Intercoiffure America Canada Student Contest! Presented by Intercoiffure America Canada (ICA) in partnership with Pivot Point International, the...
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