Beauty school in Maryland · Bel Air
Discover what you’re made of.
Train in cosmetology, hair, barbering, blow dry styling and esthetics with signature Aveda techniques. Theory online, hands-on practice in our working salon and spa.
cut. color. style. skin. barbering. blowouts. wellness. cut. color. style.
More than a beauty school.
Rooted in Aveda’s mission of care and well-being, we prepare you for the craft, the business, and the state board.
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Hybrid learning
Theory is online, so you study on your own time. Meanwhile, practical training happens in person, on real guests.
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Small classes
A 15:1 student-to-educator ratio, so educators know your work and your goals.
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Signature Aveda
Learn Aveda cutting, color and skincare techniques with plant-powered products.
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Career-ready
Social media, marketing and photography skills, plus industry days and job placement assistance.
Find your beauty school path.
Upcoming start dates
Your first day could be next month.
December 1, 2026Esthetics
December 22, 2026Cos · HS · Barber · Blow Dry
January 26, 2027Cos · HS · Esthetics
Financial aid
Invest in your future.
Federal financial aid is available for those who qualify. File your FAFSA with our school code, and veterans may use VA benefits (Chapter 31).
FAFSA school code
016012
Why it’s worth it
Less time. Less cost. More career.
01 · Cost
About half the price of a four-year degree.
$26,650
Our Cosmetology program, all-in
University: 4 × $12,290, the 2026–27 average in-state tuition & fees at public four-year colleges (College Board, Trends in College Pricing). Our total includes tuition, kit, books and fees.
02 · Time
Career-ready in months, not years.
2.5–10
Months to finish your program*
Typical full-time program lengths. *Length varies with attendance.
03 · Support
Everything you need to get licensed.
- ✓Hands-on training on real guests in our salon & spa
- ✓15:1 student-to-educator ratio
- ✓100% licensure rate (2024 NACCAS)
- ✓We pay for your State Board exam, up to 3 tries*
- ✓Industry days and job placement assistance
*Certain expectations and restrictions apply.
The salon & spa
Treat yourself. Support a future pro.
Haircuts, color, facials and body treatments, performed by students and guided by licensed educators, with Aveda products throughout.
Salon: Tue, Fri & Sat · 9am–3pm
Spa: Saturdays · 9am–11am
Word of mouth.
“Aveda is overall a great school that always has a loving and caring staff who make sure you have everything you need to help you no matter what.”
Cheyenne W. · Cosmetology
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Noelle T. · Esthetics
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Jamear W. · Esthetics
Ready when you are.
Talk with admissions, take a virtual tour, and find the start date that fits your life.