Words From Industry Leaders

You have made the right choice, my friends! Never before has the industry seen a more passionate, committed approach to teaching future salon professionals. The Salon Professional Academy in Tennessee not only teaches the fundamentals, they incorporate the “real life” …

Whats happening in the industry? The hair and fashion industry has never been as exciting and fresh as it is today! The combination of 60′s geometric’s along with the multi-texture’s of the 70′s and 80′s has resulted in significant twists …

Kevin Champagne, a Redken Artist, Certified Haircolorist, KRS Summit Salon owner, and award-winning stylist, has been in the industry for 30 years now, over 26 of them with Redken. His quest for knowledge of all kinds plus his background in …

As an industry leader working in Tennessee with Redken, I am highly impressed with “The Salon Professional Academy.” On a regular basis I am lucky enough to work with the students and I am amazed at their knowledge and willingness …

Michael Cole’s track record in the salon industry has been absolutely phonomenal. He has accumulated over 30 years experience as a stylist, manager, executive chain director and multiple salon owner. For the last 20 years Michael has been the founder …

Utilizing the fundamentals or “Principals” of hair cutting, coloring, texturizing and finishing, Tim Cowan will demonstrate how to create a variety of subtle changes or total re-imaging for your clients. Utilizing 25 years of experience as a stylist, Redken Exchange …

Setting a foundation is the key to any successful building, as well as any career. I was fortunate many years ago to attend a Redken School, which has set me on a path I could not even dream of. Now, …

Tina Terry Hunt is passionate about the connection between creativity and the implementation of business smarts. Her knowledge, sincerity, & ability to connect with her audience has kept her in-demand in both the US and abroad. Tina’s enthusiasm for Salon …

As an educator for Redken (and as a working hairstylist), I firmly believe in Redken’s method of “Principle-Based” education. This education, found at The Salon Professional Academy, will prepare you to enter—and succeed in—today’s extremely competitive marketplace. Instead of being …

Welcome to a journey of adventure and and excitement! I personally got in the business to make other feel the best that they can about themselves. To be able to still deliver a service with a personal touch is amazing …

Hairdressing has a whole new meaning in today’s society. The first choice you should make is finding the right school for you and your career. How exciting would it be going into The Salon Professional Academy everyday knowing that when …

Cosmetology courses take less than one year to complete. A short term investment for skills than that can provide a lifetime of rewards. Relevant beauty education must be maximized with daily doses of concentrated learning, delivered by trainers who care …

What is needed for todays ever changing beauty industry, is change! Change is the way we need to educate our up and coming Salon Professionals. It is so NOT about just passing the Sate Board! It is about excelling in …

“Who could have imagined a not very enterprising young man, raised on a farm, woulf find himself working behind the scenes in movies, television, theater and fashion? What’s even more amazing!….after almost 50 years “behind the chair”….this same fellow being …