Fort Myers, Florida

Nestled between the big cities of Tampa and Miami, and just east of the beautiful islands of Captiva and Sanibel, Fort Myers provides the hustle and bustle of a big city along with the calmness of the islands. As one of the fastest growing cities in Florida, Fort Myers provides students with a wide array of job opportunities upon graduation. Whether you want to work as a stylist in a high-end, fast paced salon or an esthetician in a luxury beach front hotel, Fort Myers is the place for you!

The Aveda Institute Fort Myers, previously Sunstate Academy, joined the Be Aveda Institute family in 2022. This location offers cosmetology, esthiology, massage therapy and nail technician programs. We pride ourselves on providing our students with a world-class educational experience and hands-on training under the supervision of licensed educator professionals in our clinic salon and spa environment. At the Aveda Institute, we leverage technology to connect you with our top Aveda Institute educators throughout the state of Florida- creating lifelong mentors and friends to help support you through your journey.

Aveda Institute Fort Myers
2040 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Monday: 9:30AM – 8PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30AM – 9:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM – 7PM
Sunday: Closed

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Student Programs Available

Cosmetology School

Gain valuable experience providing in-demand contemporary services to real clients. Aveda’s online-based training curriculum and hands-on learning teaches not only the essential foundations of hair cutting, color, texture, makeup application and nail care, but other important skills including business development, ergonomic body positioning, and how to work with confidence and purpose.

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Esthiology School

Aveda Institute’s esthiology training combines age-old Ayurvedic knowledge with modern science, resulting in a truly holistic mind-body approach to skin care. Be prepared for technologies and techniques that clients are requesting in spas and skin-care clinics today. This program covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, aromaology, facial massage, business skills and more.

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Massage Therapy School

Learn a balanced curriculum of anatomy, physiology, pathology, reflexology, aromaology and more. Under supervision, practice and perform treatment sessions on real clients focusing on Swedish and deep tissue massage. Other skills in your curriculum include Aveda Spa Experience methods, wellness expertise, Ayurvedic wisdom, and business development.

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Our Guest Services

Hair Care

As a guest at the Aveda Institutes, you will contribute to the education and training of aspiring hairstylists. No matter what your budget is, you’ll receive the signature Aveda experience at a fraction of the cost. Each service includes a consultation, and a technical service utilizing Aveda’s botanically based products under the close supervision of our highly trained educators, so you always leave looking your very best. All services are performed by instructor-supervised students.

Massage

As a guest at the Aveda Institutes, you will contribute to the education and training of aspiring massage therapists. No matter what your budget is, you’ll have the signature Aveda experience at a fraction of the cost. Each customized massage service utilizes Aveda’s botanically based products under the close supervision of our highly trained educators, so you always leave feeling your very best. All services are performed by instructor-supervised students.

Skin Care

As a guest at the Aveda Institutes, you will contribute to the education and training of aspiring estheticians. No matter what your budget is, you’ll receive the signature Aveda experience at a fraction of the cost. Each customized skin care service utilizes Aveda’s botanically based products under the close supervision of our highly trained educators, so you always leave feeling and looking your very best. All services are performed by instructor-supervised students.

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