The Salon Professional Academy

The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit beauty school located in Sherwood, Arkansas, in a rural fringe setting near the Little Rock metropolitan area. The school offers certificate programs in two distinct beauty disciplines: Aesthetics/Esthetics and Skin Care, and Cosmetology. This dual-track approach allows students to choose between specializing in skin care treatments or pursuing a broader cosmetology education covering hair, skin, and nail services.

With a total enrollment of 189 students, the institution reported a completion rate of 83% and a retention rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023). The school holds a quality score of 69.83/100. Its enrollment is among the larger figures for specialized beauty schools in the region, reflecting demand for vocational beauty training in central Arkansas.

By offering both cosmetology and esthetics tracks, The Salon Professional Academy provides students in the greater Little Rock area with pathways into different segments of the beauty and personal care industry. The esthetics program targets careers in skin care and spa services, while the cosmetology track prepares graduates for full-service salon work. Both programs lead to certificate credentials and prepare students for Arkansas state licensure examinations in their respective fields.