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Academy of Beauty Professionals
Academy of Beauty Professionals

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Beauty school salon · 4 locations

Academy of Beauty Professionals began in 1981 as Martin's school, founded by John Martin Kwitek, and the family's involvement in the beauty industry reaches back to the early 1930s across four generations. The school says Kwitek has helped more than 13,000 students graduate. Its Wisconsin campuses first opened in 2015, and the Raymore, Missouri campus opened in March 2021 as the fourth location, which the school describes as the newest cosmetology school in Raymore. The school also describes itself as one of the leading beauty education providers in the Midwest.

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Academy of Beauty Professionals began in 1981 as Martin's school, founded by John Martin Kwitek, and the family's involvement in the beauty industry reaches back to the early 1930s across four generations. The school says Kwitek has helped more than 13,000 students graduate. Its Wisconsin campuses first opened in 2015, and the Raymore, Missouri campus opened in March 2021 as the fourth location, which the school describes as the newest cosmetology school in Raymore. The school also describes itself as one of the leading beauty education providers in the Midwest.

Four programs are offered. Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology run at all locations, and Barbering runs at the Wisconsin campuses only. Cosmetology is competency-based and covers cutting, coloring and styling hair along with skincare, makeup and manicure applications. Barbering can be completed in 29 weeks and covers haircutting, styling, facial grooming, coloring and business management. Esthetics takes 22 weeks in Wisconsin and 26 in Missouri, covering facials, body treatments, hair removal, makeup and business management. Nail Technology moves through theory, practical and professional studies, with graduation in 15 weeks in Wisconsin or 20 in Missouri, and prepares students for the next step toward licensure.

Students start hands-on work in a salon or spa setting by their second week of class. Services are booked directly with a campus, and every salon and spa service is performed under the watchful eye of a licensed instructor. Booking, according to the school, helps students build experience. Clients are told what services cost before work begins, and corrective color requires a consultation first. Full-time cosmetology can be finished in less than a year, and part-time schedules are also offered. Financing options and financial aid are available to those who qualify, and Nail Technology students can use payment plans and a flexible schedule.

The school says its instructors are trained in current teaching methods, and its curriculum uses a method called The Edge to connect students with peers. Programs include lessons on people skills, social media marketing, sustainability and wellness, and Nail Technology prepares students for the licensing process. For the Raymore and Wisconsin schools combined, the 2024 annual report lists a graduation rate of 79.91%, a placement rate of 74.87% and a licensure rate of 90.45%. Copies of graduation rates are available on request.

The school's approach centers on hands-on training and self-confidence, with students encouraged to discuss ideas in group settings and to express their own style.

Classrooms feel closer to a salon or spa floor than a traditional lecture room, and students do not wear uniforms.

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Services

Final prices may vary.

Brow and lash tints, makeup application, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and a mud-wrap treatment.

  • Brow Tint $20
  • Lash Tint $20
  • Makeup Application $30
  • Chemical Peel $38
  • Microdermabrasion $38
  • Mud-Wrap Treatment $53

Full color, partial and full foil highlights, balayage and ombre, toner, lift and tone, retouches, and conditioning or scalp treatments, with a test strand offered at no charge.

  • Per Foil Color Design $5
  • Conditioning or Scalp Treatment $20
  • 6N1 Treatment $30
  • Retouch Hair Color $40
  • Toner $40
  • Highlight Cap $45
  • Partial Foil $45
  • Partial Highlights $50
  • All Over Color $60
  • Full Foil $60
  • Full Head Highlights $65
  • Balayage/Ombre $75
  • Lift & Tone $80
  • Test Strand Price at booking

Facials that are each 45 minutes and include a skin consultation and a choice of hand, foot or scalp massage, plus a back facial and body wrap.

  • Facial $32
  • Back Facial $34
  • Custom Facial $34
  • Acne Facial $36
  • Back Facial $37
  • Detox Facial $37
  • Facial $37
  • Anti-Aging Facial $38
  • Detox Facial $38
  • Acne Facial $40
  • Anti-Aging Facial $42
  • Body Wrap $53

Gel manicure and gel pedicure upgrades for guests 55 and older, available during the Tuesday and Wednesday specials.

  • Upgrade to Gel Manicure $6
  • Retouch Color & Haircut $29
  • Anti-Aging Facial & Manicure $32
  • Anti-Aging Facial & Pedicure $35
  • Perm & Haircut $37

Haircuts for women, men and children, shampoo and style services, braiding, roller sets, formal updos, silk press, perms of this group, clipper design, beard trims and face shaves.

  • Bang, Beard, or Mustache Trim $5
  • Bang/Beard Trim $7
  • Additional Thermal Styling $10
  • Clipper Design $10
  • Face Shave $10
  • Shampoo & Conditioner $10
  • Shampoo & Haircut $12
  • Haircut $15
  • Shampoo/Style (no heat) $15
  • Braiding $20
  • French Braid $20
  • Roller Set $20
  • Shampoo/Roller Set $20
  • Haircut/Style (Hot Tool) $25
  • Shampoo/Blow Dry/Hot Tool Style $25
  • 6N1 Conditioning Treatment $30
  • Shampoo/Haircut/Roller Set $30
  • Shampoo/Blow/Hot $35
  • Two Strand Twist $35
  • Formal Style/Updo $40
  • Silk Press $45
  • Formal Style/Updo Style $50
  • Permanent Wave $55
  • Spiral/Design Perm $65

Manicures and pedicures, gel options, polish changes, paraffin, French polish and nail art add-ons.

  • Nail Art add-on per nail $3
  • Nail Art per nail $3
  • Paraffin $10
  • Polish Change $10
  • French Polish $13
  • French Polish add-on $13
  • Gel Polish Removal $20
  • Manicure $20
  • Pedicure $25
  • Gel Manicure $26
  • Manicure $28
  • Gel Pedicure $32
  • Gel Manicure $34
  • Pedicure $34
  • Gel Pedicure $40
  • Nail Art (add-on) $3/unit

A spa package combining a facial, manicure, pedicure and a choice of brow wax or shampoo and style, and a birthday party package for children 13 and under.

  • Birthday Party Package per child 13 & under $25
  • Spa Package $79

Perms and specialty perms.

  • Perm $60
  • Specialty Perm $80

Hair removal for the brows, lip, chin, face, underarms, arms, legs, back, chest, bikini, and nape, hairline or sideburns.

  • Brow Wax $9
  • Chin Wax $9
  • Lip Wax $9
  • Brow Wax $12
  • Chin $12
  • Lip Wax $12
  • Half Arms / Full Arms Wax $20
  • Nape/Hairline/Sideburns $20
  • Nape/Hairline/Sideburns Wax $20
  • Half Arms $25
  • Half Arms/Full Arms $25
  • Underarms $25
  • Underarms Wax $25
  • Full Face Wax $27
  • Bikini $30
  • Bikini Wax $30
  • Full Face $30
  • Full Face Wax $30
  • Half Back / Full Back Wax $30
  • Half Legs / Full Legs Wax $30
  • Half Back $33
  • Half Back/Full Back $33
  • Half Legs $33
  • Half Legs/Full Legs $33
  • Chest $35
  • Chest Wax $35
  • Full Arms $37
  • Full Back $43
  • Full Legs $43

Photos

  • Instructor cutting a student's hair in the salon with a blue apron
  • Student in branded sweatshirt cutting a client's hair
  • Barber giving a fade haircut in the training space
  • Esthetician giving a facial treatment to a client
  • Student applying nail polish at a nail table
  • Makeup artist with teal hair working on a client's face
  • Two staff members styling a client's hair in the classroom
  • Collage of students doing hair coloring and highlighting
  • Collage of students and staff cutting and styling hair
  • Collage of barbering and hairstyling students at work
  • Barber fading a client's hair in the school studio
  • Three clients with exfoliating facial masks applied
Highlights
  • Salon and spa services performed by students under licensed instructor supervision
  • Student kit provided to students
  • Students who decide within two weeks that the school is not the right fit will not be charged
  • Forever 55 specials on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for guests 55 and older, all day
  • Test strand offered at no charge
  • Net price calculator and consumer information, including catalogs for Wisconsin and Missouri
Good for
  • people considering a career in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics or nail technology
  • full-time or part-time students
  • clients looking for lower-cost services performed by students
  • guests 55 and older on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • children's birthday parties for ages 13 and under
  • walk-ins at the Appleton, Madison and Raymore campuses
  • students who need financing or financial aid
Treats
  • acne
  • fine lines and wrinkles
  • unwanted hair
  • corrective color
  • hair removal
Techniques
  • balayage
  • ombre
  • foil highlights
  • toner
  • silk press
  • spiral perm
  • roller set
  • microdermabrasion
  • chemical peel
  • mud-wrap treatment

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