309 Kitty Hawk Drive
Ames, Iowa50010

Iowa's Salon Professional Academy/Professional Cosmetology Institute has been training students for careers in the beauty industry for more than three decades. Programs offered at this private educational institution include cosmetology, esthetics, Nail Technology and massage therapy. Graduates of the Salon Professional Academy are prepared for a range of careers in their chosen field, such as salon owner, stylist, massage therapist or manicurist. The Salon Professional Academy is a Redken-affiliated school, and all students train with Redken products.

Classes at the Salon Professional Academy begin several times a year, so students can begin their studies when it is most convenient for them. Both full-time and part-time courses of study are offered, and classes can be taken during the day or at night. The school's cosmetology program takes about 16 months to complete. For students attending part-time during the evenings, a course in esthetics at Salon Professional Academy can be completed in about 11 months, while the nail technology program takes about six months. The massage therapy program takes just over 600 hours to complete.

Students at the Salon Professional Academy receive hands-on, practical training in the school's on-site salon. Services such as perms, hair cuts, facials, highlights, pedicures, aromatherapy and waxing are performed by students under the supervision of the school's instructors. Class sizes at the Salon Professional Academy are kept small, so all students are sure to receive personalized attention from their instructors. Instructional materials are interactive and designed with visual learners in mind. Real-world case studies are used to help students develop their technique and problem-solving skills. business training also helps students prepare for rewarding careers as beauty industry professionals. In addition, the curriculum at Salon Professional Academy is frequently reviewed to ensure that it reflects the latest industry standards and trends. Individuals who wish to enroll in classes at the Salon Professional Academy need to have earned their high school diploma or G.E.D. The Salon Professional Academy is centrally located in Ames, Iowa, across the street from the city's airport and not far from I-35.

Quick Facts:

The Salon Professional Academy was established more than three decades ago.

Classes at the Salon Professional Academy begin several times a year.

The Salon Professional Academy offers courses in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology.

The Salon Professional Academy's on-site salon offers haircuts, perms, highlights, facials and other services.

The Salon Professional Academy is a Redken-affiliated school.

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