Hairstyling in Denver

Program Overview: What You’ll Learn

Want to express your creativity through the artistry of hairstyling? The hairstyling program at Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes gives students the foundational knowledge and technical training to be successful. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the state practical and theory examinations required by Colorado’s Office of Barber & Cosmetology Licensure.

Your hairstyling education will blend lectures and group study with practical experience and one-on-one coaching. The program will cover the following topics:

• Effectively working on all hair textures from 2A to 4C
• Natural Hair Styling and Setting Techniques
• Thermal Styling and Event Styling Techniques
• Haircutting and Barbering Techniques
• Hair Color Applications
• Hair Extension Techniques
• Permanent Wave Applications
• Money by Qnity – Career and Financial Planning  
• Business Building 
• Social Media and Marketing 
• Well-Being and Self Care 

We strive to prepare students for the business side of the industry, too, by covering concepts like ethics, time management, communication, and team building.

Career Education That Fits Your Schedule

Students in the hairstyling program at Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes can choose a traditional on-campus program or a hybrid learning option that blends onsite classes and distance learning. With the ability to learn virtually, you can pursue your educational goals even if you’re working around a busy schedule. Multiple program start dates are available and students can graduate in less than one year.

Get to Know Our Denver Campus

As the capital of Colorado and one of the largest cities in the United States, Denver is a great place to launch your beauty career. With arts, music, major sports teams, and a bustling downtown, the city is filled with young people thanks to its many colleges and universities. Our three-story campus building is located in downtown Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District and is close to parks, restaurants, and shops. You’ll find modern classrooms, our student salon and spa, a resource library, a student lounge, and our onsite retail center for Aveda’s all-natural, vegan product lines. Other programs offered at our Denver campus include:

• Cosmetology
• Esthiology
• Barber
• Massage therapy