Cosmetology Program: Hair, Skin, Nails

Your Career in Cosmetology
is Waiting!

Cosmetology is one of the most versatile licenses in the beauty industry! If you’re someone who is looking for a career that can be fun and exciting with almost limitless options, Cosmetology may be the right choice for you. Explore your passion for hair, skincare, nails, makeup artistry and more at American Institute of Beauty (AIB)!

For over 20 years, AIB has provided students with an atmosphere that promotes the freedom of creative expression, fresh ideas, and an education in cosmetology that could prepare you to become successful in the beauty industry. If you’re looking for a career that can allow you to be artistic, interact with others, and have a better work-life balance, complete the form to learn more and get started!

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Get your questions answered in our Beauty School Guide

Take The First Step!

Your Career in Cosmetology is Waiting!

Cosmetology is one of the most versatile licenses in the beauty industry! If you’re someone who is looking for a career that can be fun and exciting with almost limitless options, Cosmetology may be the right choice for you. Explore your passion for hair, skincare, nails, makeup artistry and more at American Institute of Beauty (AIB)!

For over 20 years, AIB has provided students with an atmosphere that promotes the freedom of creative expression, fresh ideas, and an education in cosmetology that could prepare you to become successful in the beauty industry. If you’re looking for a career that can allow you to be artistic, interact with others, and have a better work-life balance, complete the form to learn more and get started!

Why Choose AIB to Learn Cosmetology?

Why Choose AIB to learn Skin Care?

A License with Many Opportunities

American Institute of Beauty (AIB) offers the ability to learn a broad range of hair, skin, and nail techniques so that you can choose what you would like to specialize in following graduation. Our Cosmetology program has a little bit of everything for everyone! In AIB’s Cosmetologist Training, you can learn skills such as hair cutting and styling, Redken hair coloring, chemical services such as perms and relaxers, facials, hair removal, nail care and enhancements, makeup and much more!

Making Your Dream Affordable

Your future is worth funding! Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Both campus locations in Largo and St. Petersburg offer financial aid. In addition, our accredited cosmetology program can be funded with Florida Prepaid, Veterans Benefits, and outside scholarships. Don’t be afraid to learn more about what options are available for investing in a career you love.

Love your Career in Less Time

The Cosmetology program can be achieved in as little as 9 months!* That means in less than a year you can be on your way to living out your career goals after successfully passing the state board exam. Get on the path to helping others reach their beauty goals!

*Based on a full-time schedule

Benefits of Learning Cosmetology at
American Institute of Beauty

TESTIMONIALS

What made me choose American Institute of Beauty was how helpful the staff was. They helped me each step of the process to enroll and made it really easy compared to other schools. I felt supported and I needed that.

What made me choose American Institute of Beauty was how helpful the staff was. They helped me each step of the process to enroll and made it really easy compared to other schools. I felt supported and I needed that.

– Aidee G. (Graduate)

What made me choose American Institute of Beauty was how helpful the staff was. They helped me each step of the process to enroll and made it really easy compared to other schools. I felt supported and I needed that.

For me, the choice was easy. It was the vibe and atmosphere. The staff were very helpful, instructors were engaging and motivating.

– Moses H. (Student)

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LOVE IT. LEARN IT. LIVE IT.

At American Institute of Beauty, you’ll get to learn alongside others who share your same love for hair, skin, nails, and makeup. Together you’ll learn advanced skills that can help you live out your dreams with a career in the beauty industry. From when you start our program to graduation, our team is committed to helping you learn how you can have a successful passionate career in the world that you love!

Training You Need

American Institute of Beauty is a school where you can get the training you need to become a licensed Cosmetologist. Our licensed educators have many years of experience in teaching in the hair, skin care, and nail care industry. Our educators have a passion for training individuals to become successful beauty professionals. The utilization of Redken products means that our students have the opportunity to learn and work with one of the most popular brands in the industry.

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Real-World Practice

Real-world practice is an integral part of helping students to develop the skills they need as professionals. At AIB, we offer client services to provide students with the opportunity to practice and refine their learned skills, giving each student the necessary hands-on practice to become comfortable in performing hair, skin, and nail care techniques before they even graduate. AIB and our educators are dedicated to supporting and training each individual in order for them to excel when interacting with clients. The combination of theory and hands-on practice will help to prepare students for what to expect in a career in Cosmetology and to be prepared to take the State Board exam.

Campuses Built for You

Further south, you’ll find our Bradenton campus. Nestled in Manatee County, this location is part of a thriving coastal community known for its charming downtown, artistic enclaves like the Village of the Arts, and access to pristine Gulf Coast beaches like Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key. The region offers a blend of natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle, and a growing cultural scene, making it an ideal place to pursue your passion for beauty and hair design. From the tranquil Manatee River to the vibrant local arts and culinary scene, Bradenton provides a unique and enriching setting for your professional development.

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Four years of helping future massage therapists find their confidence, build their skills, and prepare for careers they love! Today, we’re celebrating Ashlee and her four incredible years of impact at AIB!❤️🎉 Ashlee has been part of our Massage Therapy program since the very beginning💆‍♀️ When the program first launched, she helped lay its foundation, bringing her industry knowledge, passion for the healing arts, and dedication to education into the classroom from day one. Over the past four years, that impact has continued with every future professional she’s taught and encouraged. Ashlee has a gift for taking the knowledge students need to know and helping it truly stick, preparing them not only for their licensing exam, but for the careers waiting for them beyond AIB. 🎓 Her knowledge, compassion, and genuine investment in her future professionals make her an invaluable part of our AIB family and the Massage Therapy program she has helped build! Ashlee, thank you for four years of sharing your expertise, believing in your students, and helping shape the next generation of massage therapists. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve poured into AIB and our future professionals! ❤️👏
From building your own business to developing highly specialized skills, there are so many directions a career in massage therapy can take you💆‍♀️✨ Our Largo Massage Therapy future professionals recently welcomed Alison Lynch, owner of @animainterna, to share insight from her years of experience in the wellness industry. As a business owner herself, Alison spoke with our future professionals about opening and operating a massage therapy business, touching on requirements specific to the massage industry and offering a firsthand look at what goes into taking your skills from the treatment room to a business of your own. The class also had the opportunity to learn about one of Alison’s specialties: Craniosacral Therapy. This highly specialized, gentle hands-on approach uses very light touch and focuses on the craniosacral system, the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Alison demonstrated what a Craniosacral Therapy session can look like, giving our future professionals exposure to a modality they may not encounter every day. She also briefly demonstrated visceral manipulation, another specialized hands-on approach involving gentle work with the body’s internal organs and surrounding connective tissues. Alison’s background also extends into other areas of holistic wellness, including certification in Reiki. Guest speakers like Alison give our future professionals an opportunity to see just how expansive the massage therapy field can be. Whether they’re interested in entrepreneurship, continuing education, or eventually developing a specialty of their own, there are so many ways to continue growing beyond their foundational training!❤️ Thank you, Alison, for sharing your experience, expertise, and time with our Largo Massage Therapy future professionals!
📣Important Hours Update for AIB ST. PETE!📣We’re making a change to our campus schedule! Saturday, September 12 will be the final Saturday that our St. Pete Campus is open. Beginning Monday, September 14, our updated hours will be: 🕘 Campus Hours: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM ✂️ Salon Hours: Monday–Friday | 10:30 AM–8:00 PM *Services not offered after 3:00 PM on Mondays If you regularly visit us on Saturdays, please keep this change in mind when planning your next appointment or service❤️ Thank you to our clients and St. Pete community for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you during our new Monday–Friday schedule!
Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001, a day that forever changed our nation and the lives of so many Americans. As we reflect on the passage of a quarter century, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the families and loved ones who have carried their absence every day since, and the first responders and ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage, compassion, and selflessness in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Twenty-five years may have passed, but the significance of that day has not faded. Today, we pause to remember the lives behind the numbers, honor the heroes who answered the call, and reflect on the strength and unity shown in the days that followed. We remember the lives. We remember the bravery. We remember the way people came together when it mattered most. May we continue to carry their memories with us, not only today, but for generations to come. September 11, 2001. Forever remembered. Never forgotten. 🇺🇸
September’s spotlight is shining on some of the incredible people who help make AIB what it is!❤️🎉This month, we’re excited to introduce a few of the team members who bring their own talents, experience, and dedication to our campuses each day👏 Get to know our September In the Spotlight staff members! 🌟
A little self-care doesn’t have to take all day✨ Our Express Facial may be quick, but it still packs plenty into one refreshing service! From an in-depth cleanse and exfoliation to a mask, toner, and moisturizer, our future professionals get to practice the steps that help leave your skin feeling fresh, clean, and cared for🫧 Shoutout to Ally C. (@bare.by.ally), one of our Advanced Esthetics future professionals, for capturing and creating this Reel!🎥 Ally did a beautiful job showcasing both her esthetics skills and creativity. We LOVE seeing our future professionals find their own ways to share the skills they’re building and putting into practice at AIB❤️ Ready for YOUR refresh? Come experience an Express Facial at AIB for just $20!😮 Call to book your appointment 👇️ Largo Campus: 727-532-2125 St. Pete Campus: 727-826-0969 Bradenton Campus: 941-222-0456 *All services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals*
Today, we’re celebrating 3 amazing years of Asia at AIB!❤️As our day Skin Care Educator at the St. Pete campus, Asia has spent the last three years helping future professionals turn their interest in skin care into the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to begin building careers of their own. Being an educator is about so much more than teaching what’s in a textbook. It’s answering the questions, demonstrating a technique one more time, celebrating the moments when everything finally clicks, and encouraging future professionals through every step of their journey. Over the past three years, Asia has been there for so many of those moments🎓️✨ With every class she teaches and every future professional she guides, Asia is helping shape the next generation of skin care professionals and leaving her mark on an industry she loves. The knowledge and encouragement she shares in the classroom today will continue forward through the careers of the future professionals she’s helped prepare💆‍♀️ Asia, thank you for three years of dedication to your future professionals, your program, and our St. Pete campus. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the AIB family and to celebrate this milestone with you! Happy 3-Year AIB Anniversary, Asia!🎉🥳 Here’s to the future professionals you’ve already impacted and all those still to come! 🥂❤️
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and passion that keep our communities moving forward❤️💙🤍 From the professionals already making their mark to the future professionals working toward the careers they love, we’re proud to recognize the talent, creativity, and commitment behind every craft. Happy Labor Day from all of us at American Institute of Beauty!💪✂️ Stay safe and we'll see you back at school again tomorrow🏫
There’s always more to learn behind the chair✂️ Our St. Pete Cosmetology and Barbering future professionals recently had the opportunity to learn from Ashly Rose (@scissorsandash) during a special education class presented by @hanzonation!💈 Ashly joined our classes for hands-on haircutting education, demonstrating two different layered cuts—one with longer layers and one with a shorter, more shaped finish. Throughout each demo, she broke down the techniques behind creating a well-balanced haircut, showing our future professionals how to strategically remove weight, build movement, and use different types of shears to achieve the desired result. Beyond the finished cuts, Ashly gave our future professionals a closer look at how the right tool, and knowing how and when to use it, can completely change the way a haircut comes together💇‍♀️ A huge thank you to Ashly Rose and Hanzo Shears for spending time with our St. Pete future professionals and sharing your skills, wisdom, and passion for the craft!❤️ We’re grateful for every opportunity that brings industry education directly into our classrooms and gives our future professionals another chance to learn, ask questions, and continue sharpening their skills✨
That’s a wrap on AIB’s FIRST Back-to-School Savings Week!🎒✂️ What started as a way to help local families prepare for a new school year turned into a week filled with fresh cuts, new looks, lots of smiles and plenty of hands-on experience for our future professionals🤝 There’s something special about seeing someone light up when they see their finished look, and knowing our future professionals got to play a part in helping them feel ready and confident for that first day back made this event even more meaningful. A huge THANK YOU to every family who visited one of our campuses, trusted our future professionals and helped make our first Back-to-School event such a success! We loved getting to be part of your back-to-school preparations❤️ We hope everyone’s school year is off to an amazing start and that your fresh haircuts, manicures and other AIB glow-ups helped you walk into it feeling confident and ready to take on the year!📚✨ Here’s to a great school year ahead!🤩

Largo Campus

3665 East Bay Drive, #164
Largo, Florida 33771
(727) 532-2125

CAMPUS HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
*Appointments Recommended*

St. Petersburg Campus

2800 34th St. North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713
(727) 826-0969

CAMPUS HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
*Appointments Recommended*

Bradenton Campus

3611 1st St E #820
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 222-0456

CAMPUS HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
*Appointments Recommended*