Where Salon Success Academy Began

Our California beauty school has a long history that began over sixty years ago with our founder, Richard Gross. Back then, the school was known as Richard’s Beauty School. Now, Salon Success Academy has six locations throughout California’s Inland Empire, and we continue to provide our students with an education that can help help them succeed in their future beauty-related careers. Whether you have a passion for hair, skincare, nails, men’s hairstyles, or make-up, we have a program that could be for you. Keep reading to learn more about our family-owned and operated beauty school!

STAFF

Ms. Kat

Ms. P

For nearly two decades, Ms. P has seen hair and fashion come together into something beautiful. Her proudest accomplishment is becoming a cosmetology instructor. She loves seeing her students have a “light bulb” moment when they just “get it.” She always finds it rewarding when students visit the school and thank her for helping them pass the State Board.

Ms. Abby

For over a decade, Ms. Abby has been expressing her creativity through coloring hair, styling nail art, and doing makeup. As a floor instructor, Abby enjoys sharing her knowledge with the students, knowing that they’re receiving a quality education that they can carry with them. The most rewarding part of her job is knowing that she can make a difference in her students’ lives.

Ms. Stephanie

Ms. Stephanie has been in the beauty industry for almost 40 years, has loved doing hair ever since she was sixteen, and has been a staple at Salon Success Academy since the turn of the century. She enjoys teaching the students the cutting and coloring techniques they need to be successful and she stresses the importance of being professional with clients. At Salon Success Academy, she fulfills her passion by helping people feel good about themselves.

Ms. Christy

Ms. Chrsity is beloved by her students. She brings a wealth of experience as a licensed cosmetologist and professional makeup artist. At Salon Success Academy, Ms. Christy teaches both the cosmetology and esthetics programs as well as the Make-up Designory Beauty Essentials course. As an educator, Ms. Chrsity likes to share her knowledge with students and watch their journey as they begin to master the skills of their new careers.

Ms. Julia

Ms. Julia has been in the beauty industry for half her life and after nearly two decades of service with Salon Success Academy as an esthetics instructor, Ms. Julia currently serves as an instructor emeritus. She has helped thousands of esthetician students graduate and start new careers in the beauty industry. She loves the family-orientated atmosphere at Salon Success Academy and we are so grateful that she is still committed to helping students even in retirement.

Ms. Nelly

Almost 30 years ago, Nelly first decided to get into the beauty industry at Salon Success Academy. She loves the positive learning environment and enjoys watching the students get their license and find success in the industry. She’s proud of her ability to help young people achieve their goals.

Ms. Clara

Ms. Judy | Redlands Campus Director

Judy has been in the beauty industry for nearly 25 years. At Salon Success Academy, she primarily teaches students about Sassoon cutting and color. She spent time at the Sassoon Academy to learn the ABC techniques and returned to share these principles with her students. Her greatest joy comes when one of her students has a “light bulb” moment.

Ms. Veronica | West Covina Campus Director

Veronica joined the beauty industry about 15 years ago because she had always enjoyed doing hair. Her favorite part about being an instructor at Salon Success Academy is being able to witness her students’ success. Over the years, she has had many proud accomplishments including winning salon hair contests.

Ms. Linda | Upland Campus Director

Ms. Blackshear | Riverside Campus Director

Ms. Shayla | Fontana Campus Director

Ms. Paty | Corona Campus Director

Ms. Brandy | Director of Campus Affairs

Brandy has been in the beauty industry since 2005 and is a licensed cosmetologist and barber. Brandy is a director of Corona and she also teaches and assists on the salon floor, specializing in makeup. She loves connecting with and inspiring young stylists.

Mr. Joseph | Director of Marketing and Communications

Ms. Jade | Admissions Coordinator

Ms. Megan | Vice President of Administration

Ms. Christina | Vice President of Compliance & Student Services

See What Our Students Have To Say

“This was such an amazing campus to train me for my future career! Amazing teachers and staff I couldn’t imagine starting my career anywhere else!”

Trinity L.

Trinity L.

“I attended the West Covina location for manicuring I enjoyed every minute I was at school I would 100% recommended it, I know it can be intimidating to start a new journey but I can guarantee you, you will not regret coming to salon success! ❤️”

Carina C.

Carina C.

Attending Salon Success was great because I got to learn a lot more about the manicuring field and grow my skills as a Nail artist. My favorite part was meeting my classmates and getting to learn from them also. Beauty School was everything I expected and i’m happy I made this investment for my career.

Elliana G.

Elliana G.

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CORONA CAMPUS

2097 Compton Ave. Ste 201
Corona, CA 92881

(951) 736-9725

FONTANA CAMPUS

16803 Arrow Blvd.
Fontana, CA 92335

(909) 822-1149

REDLANDS CAMPUS

1915 West Redlands Blvd. Suite 111
Redlands, CA 92373

(909) 307-0312

RIVERSIDE CAMPUS

6780 Indiana Avenue Ste 200
Riverside, CA 92506

(951) 462-1028

UPLAND CAMPUS

1385 E Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786

(909) 982-4662

WEST COVINA CAMPUS

Plaza West Covina
112 Plaza Drive
West Covina, CA 91790

(909) 457-2812