Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT MANUFACTURES DO YOU USE?

We use only Redken haircare.
The Salon Professional Academy is exclusively ENDORSED by REDKEN 5th AVENUE.
For our nail program we use OPI and Dermalogica.
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WHAT IS THE TUITION AT THE ACADEMY?

Our cosmetology program tuition is $16,990
Our aesthetics program tuition is $7,990
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WILL YOU HELP WITH JOB PLACEMENT?

We train for the top salons around the world. We help place our students in hundreds of top Redken salons in the Tennessee market, as well as thousands of salons across the U.S. and abroad including Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, Iceland, Denmark, United Kingdom, ect.
Learn about the salons we directly partner with

CAN I EXPECT TO FIND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES?

Yes! According to a recent article from USA Today, Hairdresser ranks as one of the top jobs for 2012, and is a continually growing industry.
Read more about the growth of the Salon Industry

WILL I RECEIVE PERSONALIZED ATTENTION?

YES! We feel that quality education comes from individual attention so it’s important to keep our class sizes small. We start classes with as few as 5 students but no more than 15. Giving our students and our Educators the optimum teaching environment.
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DO I GET TO WORK WITH CLIENTS

It’s important that our students have as much hands on experience with guests as possible. Our Salon area is open 3 nights a week and Friday and Saturday to accommodate guests for training for our students. Mannequin work is kept to a minimum.

IS MY KIT INCLUDED IN MY TUITION?

All tools and supplies are included in your tuition.

HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?

Cosmetology : full time 10 months
Aesthetics: 13 months