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“My journey at Aveda Institute – Tampa Bay began in fall of 2018. I graduated high school in May and knew I wanted to go to cosmetology school. I had just moved to Florida from Louisville, KY. I’ve loved hair & makeup and since I was little – always playing dress up or playing with my hair. Beauty is such a great creative outlet for me – and a fun way to try new things and new looks! The cosmetology program at Aveda Institute – Tampa Bay has given me the opportunity to do exactly that!”
– Sarah, cosmetology student, @sarahcantrell

Caroline Monge is a cosmetology graduate from Aveda Institute – South Florida (Ft Lauderdale / Miami) and is now pursuing her passion in the beauty industry as a full-time freelance hair and makeup artist. She has had the opportunity to work on major television networks with celebrities including Martin Short, Bernie Sanders, and some of the cast from Orange is the New Black. Her passion and dedication for beauty are clear drivers for her current success.

“My experience at Aveda Institute – Tampa Bay has been nothing short of excellent. My educators are supportive, encouraging, passionate, and, most of all, inspiring. The business tools and product knowledge they’ve provided me gives me the confidence to build a successful career. I know this is only the beginning of my future, and I can say I’m prepared to take on whatever comes next!”
– Aliyah, cosmetology student, @aliyahlux

Stephany Cherry, an Aveda Institute – South Florida (Ft Lauderdale / Miami) graduate, has a passion for hair with an emphasis on hair color, telling us “Cosmetology has played a huge role in my life ever since I was about 12 years old. The love of styling, braiding hair and making others feel better about themselves physically has pleased me tremendously.”

While attending Aveda Institute – South Florida, Stephany was a Beacon Award winner at the annual North American Hairstyling Awards show in Las Vegas. Developed to educate students on the various components needed to manage an accomplished career, Beacon introduces students to the business side of the industry and provides valuable insight on marketing, business operations, networking and leadership training.

My journey with Aveda Institute – Tampa Bay began in June! My hair has always been my way of expressing myself— my outlet for creativity, my fun & most of all my passion! Before I started at Aveda I was a student at Saint Leo University— #golions, where I majored in Psychology. Graduating with my bachelor’s degree was definitely a huge accomplishment for me, and I will never regret reaching that goal. However, something was still missing, and for a moment I felt a bit lost & confused about where my next step will be. Then I started thinking of a way I could apply my passion for hair & my desire to help others & bam, becoming a hairstylist & going to Aveda Institute – Tampa Bay came to mind! Being a hairstylist is my spin on being a psychologist, because it’s such a fun & exciting way of helping others and also make them feel AMAZING! When you look good, you feel good ✨ I am so blessed to be learning from such an amazing school & educators. So proud to be with Aveda!
– Fabiola, cosmetology student, @stylesbyfabs