Website: https://nashvillebeautyschool.com/
The Salon Professional Academy is a cosmetology school located in Nashville, Tennessee, operating at the nashvillebeautyschool.com domain. The academy provides career training in the cosmetology profession, combining technical skill development with business fundamentals in a high-end salon environment. Its stated objective is “to produce highly trained, well-prepared graduates for salons and spas,” and it serves a 13-county area of over two million people in the Nashville region.
Programs
The academy offers the following programs and services, as listed on its website:
- Cosmetology Program – a 1,500 clock-hour program meeting Tennessee Board of Cosmetology standards, providing education in all phases of the cosmetology profession across hair, skin, and nail services
- Instructor Training
- Guest Services – salon services offered to the public by students during floor training
- Esthetician Program – listed on the site as not currently offered
Classes for the cosmetology program begin in January, April, July, September, and November, with no late enrollment permitted. The curriculum includes both theory and practical components and prepares students for salon work and for the state licensing exam administered by PSI. Curriculum partners noted on the site include Redken, Pivot Point, Michael Cole, Mizani, Creative Nail Design (CND), Dermalogica, and Mirabella.
About
The academy operates from an 8,500-square-foot facility featuring 48 styling stations, 8 manicure stations, 8 pedicure thrones, and 4 facial beds, with an open floor plan and classroom seating. It maintains minimal class sizes and employs instructors with over 80 years of combined industry experience. Students train in a salon environment and work with up to 240 guests over the course of their program, developing technical, business, and service skills. Graduates can access placement across Redken Club 5th Avenue salons nationwide.
The academy reports an average graduate salary three years after graduation of $52,275 (as stated on its website).
Location & Contact
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Phone: 615-828-1866
- Social media: Instagram (@tspanashville) and Facebook (TheSalonProfessionalAcademyNashville)
The website does not publish a specific street address or business hours on the pages reviewed, so those details are omitted here.
Additional Information
The academy is authorized for operation as a postsecondary education institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and holds federal accreditation through NACCAS (the National Accreditation Commission of Career Arts and Sciences). Admission to the cosmetology program requires applicants to be at least 16 years old and to hold a high school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D., along with official transcripts, government-issued photo ID, an enrollment agreement, an essay, a letter of recommendation, and a registration fee. The program’s published costs are $19,460 tuition, $2,430 for kit and books, and a $200 registration fee, for a total of $22,090. The academy offers payment plans for those who qualify and financial-aid assistance with federal grants and loans, with students directed to complete FAFSA using ID code 042138. Graduation requires an 85% attendance and 85% grade average plus completion of required hours and services. The website includes pages for applying online, the cosmetology program, FAQs, scholarships, policies, guest services, discounts, about, testimonials, events, and contact.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (nashvillebeautyschool.com).