College isn’t right for everyone – and now with THE SALON PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY PROMISE you have another option for post-secondary learning.
Graduating high school seniors that are interested in attending Cosmetology school: We promise to provide you with the best possible training in the skill of cosmetology arts and business. High school seniors that enroll within 12 months from graduation will receive the following:
– First selection of your choice of start dates
-Classes are offered: January, April, July, September, November
Ken Parker was a very successful, talented, inspiring salon owner and amazing hair stylist. Ken’s passion for this industry changed the lives of millions of stylists and clients all over the world. Ken was a wonderful leader and genuine friend to all that knew him. Ken Parker was a Redken 5th Ave Performing Artist for 20+ years. Ken Parker’s humor, along with his common sense approach combined with his facilitation style made him one of Redken’s most requested performing artists.
Ken Parker passed away on August 11, 2006. It is with great pleasure that we honor the memory of this wonderful stylist with a $1,000.00 scholarship to the student that has gone above and beyond to assist others in our industry.
BCL Scholarships and other opportunities (including mentorships and grants) can be found here.
The Gina Putman Scholarship was founded in September 2019 in order to honor our friend Gina by awarding a trade scholarship to a deserving recipient wanting to pursue their dreams in Cosmetology. For more information click here.

When you graduate from The Salon Professional Academy, you will be a knowledgeable and skilled professional trained to pass the state board exams and work as a cosmetologist.
The Salon Professional Academy is authorized for operation as a postsecondary education institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by The Salon Professional Academy in Nashville, please visit www.tn.gov/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data link under Recent Reports at the bottom of the screen.