American Vocational Institute Great Falls, VA 22066

"Coming to AVI cosmetology has changed my life for the better. When I first applied for the program, I initially thought that I was going to be taught the basics of cosmetology but coming here has made me confident each day. We are taught not only the basics but braids, sew-ins, and other trending hairstyles of today. The instructor is very supportive as we grow as stylists. I highly recommend this program. you will become a well rounded stylist."

"As a current Cosmetology student at AVI I have so many amazing things to say about this school. Number one being, the GI Bill process was so smooth! That was not the case at other schools.... I LOVE all of the instructors, they are all very welcoming and always go above and beyond for their students, they really care about us. The owner Krishna never disappoints, from raffles & prizes to Christmas gifts, he always takes care of us and makes sure we always have what we need. The manager of the school, Shan is the glue that holds this school together! He definitely takes care of every single person he encounters, and never lets a problem go unsolved! Miss. Tiffany, my instructor is very down to earth, yet makes sure we stay in check when it comes to doing hair! She is the best in the business, and her teaching style helps me to learn concepts faster and retain the information that she teaches. Miss. Tiffany is the best teacher, and without her I wouldn't be the stylist that I am now! She is the best! This school has given me everything I need and more to pass my state board exam, and I will miss everyone when I Graduate."

"Im a student at Avi. I love it. I study Cosmology here. Ms. Tiff is a great teacher, she teaches us everything we need to know, for state board and exams. I have been here for 4 months and so far I don’t regret choosing Avi. Here we use Milady Cima, it is so well organized and helpful. What do I like most about studying cosmetology? The hands on learning. Getting comfortable practicing so many styles and procedures on a mannequin so we can get comfortable working on an actual person. We don’t just do hair here in cosmetology, we also do makeup and nails. YOU CAN EVEN PRACTICE ON YOURSELF AND GET CREDIT!!"

"I started the cosmetology program here back in October. I feel like it has been a great experience so far because both of the cosmetology teachers, Miss Jasmine and Miss Tiffany have been great motivators and uplifters even when I don't get techniques right the first time around. I feel as though I have learned a lot in only the 3 months that I have been here, from chemical services to highlighting. I also appreciate how welcoming Shan at the front office has been and how he works to make the school environment as fun and friendly as possible."

"AVI was such an amazing experience. I loved alll of my teachers, especially Ms.Dominque for the heart of knowledge and hands on learning and curriculum. Another special thanks to the best school manager, Shan, for effortlessly guiding me through the process of financial aid, and other onboarding and completion tasks. 10/10 highly recommend"