2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007   Open House December 6, 2008   November Graduation Party November 10, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Date: Monday, November 10, 2008 Participants: All Academy graduates, students, salon partners, friends, and family   View photos from this event.   View video(s) from this event. It has happened twice so far! The Academy, in celebration of our November Cosmetology and Esthetics graduation managed to backup traffic on El Camino Real once again! Over 200 guests, friends, paparazzi, and beauty industry reps, indulged with us in a celebration of achievement, style, and fashion while enjoying hors d'oeuvres (catered by PastaQ, Palo Alto), wines, and a gorgeous fashion show! Click here to view the event guide.   Halloween @ the Academy October 31, 2008   View photos from this event. Halloween day at the Academy was everything but uniform. Everyone from Snow White to Elvis to the Super Mario Brothers were working hard in the classroom and on the salon floor.   Makeup Sessions by San Jose Opera October 30, 2008 Time: All day Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008 Topic(s): Makeup Sessions by San Jose Opera Participants: All Academy Cosmetology students & educators   View photos from this event.   Guest Artist: Ngoc Ngyuen of Cutler Salon, NYC October 28, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Topic(s): Industry. Cutting. Color. Participants: All Academy Cosmetology students & educators Click here to read more about this artist and event.   Freshmen Breast Cancer Fundraiser October 24, 2008 Time: All day Date: Friday, October 24, 2009 Topic(s): Breast Cancer Awareness Participants: All Academy Cosmetology freshmen   View photos from this event. Academy freshmen, armed with breast cancer awareness (and pink cupcakes) raised over $365.00 with a school-wide bake sale. All donations went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.   Guest Artist: Patrick Mcivor October 7, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Topic(s): Industry. Color. Marketing. Branding Participants: All Academy Cosmetology students & educators Click here to read more about this artist and event.   Women's Short Haircut Demo September 25, 2008 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008 Topic(s): Women's Short Haircut Demo Participants: Lonnie Ferguson and Cosmetology freshmen   View photos from this event. Lonnie Ferguson, Creative Director of Cosmetology at the Academy, demos a women's short haircut for our Cosmetology freshmen.   September Senior Editorial Photo Shoot September 12, 2008 Date: Friday, September 12, 2008 Location: 2238 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Subject: Editorial   View photos from this event.   Academy Students Cut for Shear Love July, 2008   M by Maly's Features the Academy May, 2008 To meet the demands of today’s discerning consumers, salon professionals must be more creative, business savvy and knowledgeable than ever. Preparing them for the quickly changing marketplace, beauty schools are evolving into fashionforward, sleek, high-tech academies. Now, aspiring stylists and estheticians in California have the opportunity to study with world-class educators in ultramodern facilities at the two new Academies for Salon Professionals, the state’s first Redken-affiliated beauty schools. Read more...   Santa Clara Weekly features the Academy May, 2008 When you step into the Academy for Salon Professionals on 2238 El Camino Real, you won’t find any faceless mannequin heads or old-fashioned lecture-style classrooms. This Redken-affiliated beauty school also functions as a nouveau salon offering discounted hair, skin and nail services performed under instructor supervision. With its posh décor hosting 50 styling stations, manicure and pedicure stations, and a spa facility, any visitor can see that the Academy for Salon Professionals is an institution that prides itself on hands-on learning. Read more...   Los Gatos High School Fashion Show April 6, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Date: Saturday, April 6, 2008 Topic(s): Los Gatos High School Fashion Show Participants: All Esthetics and Cosmetology freshmen   View photos from this event.   Academy Grand Opening Party! April 6, 2008 April 6, 2008 was a night to remember! The night when the grand opening party at the Academy for Salon Professionals "caused traffic on El Camino Real!" We celebrated our beautiful school's official launch with over 300 guests, friends, and beauty industry reps! Above: Daisy Amparan, an Academy Cosmetology Senior, works the runway with a Punk theme during the Academy Grand Opening Fashion Show, April 6, 2008.