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 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, full specialty, 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. We believe in lifelong learning, by utilizing technology to connect you with Aveda Institute educators throughout the state of Florida and lifelong mentors and friends to help support you through your journey.

Looking to start your career in the beauty industry? Stop by and check out our campus in person today, give us a call or complete our application form online. A member of our Admissions team is waiting to help support you in this exciting new chapter of your life!

To schedule an appointment for services, stop by, give us a call or book online here. You can also shop Aveda products online here.

Programs Offered*

* All state testing and licensing fees are included in your tuition.
Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, License #4849

FAFSA Information School Code: 016467

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