Aveda Institute Des Moines

The Nurtur Aveda Institute Des Moines delivers a 1,550‑hour cosmetology curriculum completed in approximately 44 weeks. An accredited, eco‑conscious cosmetology and spa institution located on Mills Civic Parkway, the practice blends classroom theory with salon‑floor, hands‑on experience and positions the salon as the classroom. Students train under licensed instructors across a clinic floor with 122 cosmetology stations, eight manicure and ten pedicure stations, eight spa rooms and a private wax room. Facilities include an Aveda Experience retail center, resource library, student lockers and designated parking north of the building. The practice prepares graduates to pursue Iowa licensing, offers federal financial aid to qualified students and supports career placement, business skills development, and ongoing professional growth.