Innovate Salon Academy

Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in Ewing, New Jersey. Set in a large suburban area, the academy provides focused, hands-on training for students pursuing careers in the beauty and barbering professions. The school enrolls 258 students (IPEDS 2023), maintaining a small and dedicated learning environment conducive to personalized instruction.

Innovate Salon Academy offers certificate programs in both Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Barbering/Barber. These programs prepare students with the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to obtain state licensure and begin working in salons, barbershops, or as independent professionals.

The academy reports a completion rate of 77% and a notably high retention rate of 93% (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student satisfaction and engagement throughout their training. With an overall quality score of 64.5 out of 100, Innovate Salon Academy offers an accessible entry point into the beauty industry for students in the central New Jersey area.