Academy of Salon & Spa

The campus of Academy of Salon & Spa is owned and operated by Alan and Trish Anderson located in Fort Smith, AR. The desire of the Andersons is to provide each student with the best education to help them achieve their goals in the field of cosmetology.

With over 80 years combined experience in the cosmetology industry, our staff takes great pride in offering the best and most progressive education in the River Valley. Along with our cosmetology education, the Academy of Salon & Spa is the only school in the area to offer courses in the specific area of aesthetics. The campus is ever-evolving as it has been for over 50 years to keep up with cutting-edge techniques, accommodate student and staff needs and provide an exciting educational atmosphere.

The Academy is licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. and eligible to participate in Title IV financial aid programs provided by The U.S. Department of Education.

Academy of Salon & Spa is dedicated to educating young professionals with the fundamental knowledge to meet the present and future demands of the cosmetology industry. The vision of Academy of Salon & Spa is to ensure the development of competent, responsible, motivated individuals who receive a diploma and license in cosmetology-related programs while in pursuit of a career in beauty industry. We stand behind the ever-changing industry to train our students to meet all the requirements of the salon and spa environment for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.