Stop Settling.
Start Creating a Career You Love.
Our hands-on beauty programs help aspiring professionals launch licensed careers, transforming confusion and burnout into confidence and freedom in under a year.
Licensed Fast
Career Freedom
Real Confidence
With over
17 Years of Proven Career Success
Tired of Wasting Time on the Wrong Path?
Working jobs that don’t inspire you?
Feeling anxious about choosing the wrong program?
Worrying you’ll waste money and still end up unlicensed?
Feeling unsure where to even begin?
Let’s change that. It’s time to take a clear, confident step toward a beauty career you actually love.
You Deserve a Real Career Doing What You Love
We get it, starting something new can feel risky. And when college doesn’t fit and beauty school feels like a gamble, it’s easy to stay stuck. But your passion deserves more than just dreaming.
At Academy for Salon Professionals, we’ve helped hundreds of aspiring professionals build real, licensed careers in California’s booming beauty industry. With expert instructors, industry tools, and hands-on training in a salon-like setting, we know what it takes to turn beginners into confident beauty pros.
Let’s do the same for you.
Why Choose
Academy for Salon Professionals
Learn On Your Terms
CIMA digital learning system so you can study anywhere, anytime, which means your education fits into your life, not the other way around.
Mentorship That Matters
Licensed, experienced instructors offer personalized support so you feel seen and supported, which means you’re never just a number.
Train Like a Pro
Redken-affiliated and spa-style facilities so you build real skills, which means you walk into your first job with confidence.
How It Works
Speak with Admissions
Explore our campus and get a feel for the vibe, so you can picture your future before making the leap.
Start Training
Get hands-on learning with industry tools and expert instructors, so you can build real skills fast.
Graduate and Get State Licensed
Our program prepares you for the California State Board Exam so you can graduate with confidence and credentials.
What Our Students Say
Made It Work With My Schedule
“The nighttime esthetics program was a lifesaver. I could keep my day job and still pursue my dream. The training was thorough, and I passed my state board exam on the first try.”
— Jasmine L.
Found My Path After High School
“The staff at Academy for Salon Professionals take a genuine interest in each and every student and help them achieve their ultimate success.”
— Jordan W.
From Dreamer to Pro
“Let me just say I loved every second of it the Cosmo girls, all 3 of my phase instructors, and the staff there were all amazing”
— Brianna G.
Why Choose Academy for Salon Professionals?
Benefit from small class sizes that allow for personalized attention, which means your voice is heard and your questions get answered.
Gain hands-on salon training with real clients, which means you're prepared for real-world work, not just tests.
Take advantage of flexible schedules designed to fit busy lives, which means your dream does not have to wait.
Choose from multiple program start dates so you can enroll when you're ready, which means you do not have to put your future on hold.
Attend an accredited, trusted school that provides a secure education, which means your certification is respected in the industry.
Redken Affiliation & Final Project: Students design a full salon or spa concept—learning budgeting, location planning, and build-out—then present it at graduation. Many alumni have used this experience to launch their own businesses.
Train in spa facilities with Redken products to build real-world skills, which means you’ll feel confident and job-ready from day one.
Learn from licensed, experienced instructors who provide expert mentorship, which means you’ll never feel like you’re doing it alone.
Study with the CIMA digital learning system so you can learn anytime, anywhere, which means school fits into your life, not the other way around.
Receive career guidance and job placement support to smoothly transition into work, which means you're supported beyond graduation.
Follow a state-approved curriculum that meets licensure requirements, which means no delays or surprises come exam time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience to enroll?
Not at all. Many of our students start with zero experience, we’ll train you from the ground up.
What if I can’t afford it?
We offer financial aid, payment plans, and scholarships to help make your education affordable.
How fast can I get licensed?
You can get licensed in under a year, depending on the program and schedule you choose.
What if I have a full-time job?
Our part-time esthetics program has flexible evening hours so you can train while keeping your job.
How do I know this is the right career for me?
We offer campus tours and consultations to help you decide if this path fits your goals and lifestyle.
