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Monday 8:30am - 9pm Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm Wednesday 8:30am - 9pm Thursday 8:30am - 9pm Friday 8:30am - 9pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Protege Academy

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Join our cosmetology school and turn your passion for beauty into a career. Protégé Academy is a Redken Affiliated School

We offer hands-on training, expert guidance, and the skills you need to succeed in the beauty industry. Where do you want your education to take you? Protégé Academy can take you on a career quest. Protégé Academy is mid-Michigan's most advanced school of cosmetology. Our beauty school offers an exciting learning experience in a state of the art facility with free parking and easy accessibility. Our commitment to hair fashion artistry is the reason we offer our students a unique and successful study abroad programs around the world. Our students learn from top International trend setting stylists. Our team of instructors have trained at well recognized academies such as Vidal Sassoon International Academy, Toni & Guy Academy Classes, and more. Become trained with our team and learn with the most innovative color line and hair care system. Protege Academy is Nationally Accredited with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)

Protege Academy is now accepting financial aid to those who qualify. Our hours for services are -
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

10/01/2026

🍂 OCTOBER HAIR ERA ACTIVATED 🍂

Your fall glow-up just got a little more affordable! 💁‍♀️

✨ $5 OFF Express Gloss Treatments
🎨 10% OFF All-Over Tints
🆕 NEW CLIENTS get 15% OFF ANY SERVICE!

Whether you’re craving that glossy, expensive-hair look or ready for a whole new fall color… this is your sign to book!

📲 Grab your spot before October is over!

09/02/2026

✨ SEPTEMBER IS SERVING LOOKS… AND SAVINGS ✨

•New month. New hair. New semester…and YES, we have the specials to match!

⬇️Save this post.
➡️Send it to your bestie.
📲Then BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!

•These deals are only here for September, so don’t sleep on them!

08/16/2026

✨ DAY ONE: LET THE DREAM BEGIN! ✨

•Tomorrow is the beginning of something BIG for our new class of cosmetology students. A new chapter filled with creativity, confidence, friendships, challenges, and so many moments that will make you say, “I can’t believe I’m actually doing this!”

•You may feel excited. You may feel nervous. You may even wonder if you’re good enough.

🚨SPOILER ALERT - You are!!!

•Every expert stylist started somewhere. Every successful beauty professional had a first day, a first haircut, a first color, a first client—and a whole lot of learning along the way!

✨Advice for those starting tomorrow: soak it all in. Ask questions. Make mistakes. Try new things. Celebrate the little wins. And remember WHY!

Next Class Starts Dates:
• Evening Cosmetology - September 7th
• Morning Cosmetology - October 26th
• Manicuring - September 7th (EL Only)

DM us to secure your spot for one of our upcoming classes!

08/04/2026

What you see on Facebook is just the highlight reel…

✨Behind every flawless color, perfect haircut, and stunning nail sets are hours of practice, determination, and students who refuse to give up!

✨Our students show up every day ready to learn, grow, and push themselves outside their comfort zones. There are long days, challenges, and lots of hands-on practice—but that’s exactly how future beauty professionals are made.

✨Every masterpiece starts with a student who’s willing to put in the work. We couldn’t be more proud of the passion, resilience, and dedication they bring to the salon floor every single day!

💬 Cheer them on in the comments and let them know their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed!

08/01/2026

✨AUGUST BEAUTY DEALS ARE HERE! ➡️ SWIPE TO SEE ➡️

🍎 Teachers, this one’s for YOU!
Enjoy 20% OFF ANY Service all month long as our way of saying thank you for everything you do.

💆‍♀️ New Guest Perk
Book any hair service and receive a COMPLIMENTARY Deep Conditioning Treatment to leave your hair healthier, shinier, and ready for the new season!

🛍️ Stock Up & Save
Take 30% OFF select home care masks from your favorite professional brands, including:
✨ Redken
✨ Mizani
✨ Surface
✨ Color Wow

Healthy hair starts at home—and there’s never been a better time to invest in it!

📅 These specials are available throughout August. Call to reserve your appointment before your favorite time fills up!

07/01/2026

🚨 STOP SCROLLING… your July glow-up just got WAY more affordable!

✨If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself JULY is your month! �•30% OFF Color Wow haircare products�•15% OFF Facials�•15% OFF Hair treatments

✨Because healthy hair, glowing skin, and confidence never go out of style! Plus, every appointment supports the talented future beauty professionals perfecting their craft!

✨Don’t wait until the end of the month—these deals won’t last forever! Grab your bestie, book your appointment, and let your July glow-up begin

Tag someone who deserves a little self-care! 👇💕

06/02/2026

Your Summer Glow-Up Just Got More Affordable!

Treat yourself this month with our limited-time offers:

✨ 20% OFF Blonding Services
💅 FREE Nail Art with Any Gel Polish Service
🛍️ 30% OFF Redken’s Acidic Bonding line - which focuses on repairing damaged hair!

Book your appointment today and get summer-ready!

Availability is limited!
Call to schedule!

05/22/2026

💙 In Memory of Many ❤️ In Honor of All 🤍

⭐️We hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend remembering why we are able to celebrate this weekend at all.

🇺🇸We will open again Tuesday, May 26th 8:30am-9:45pm!

See you all soon!

❤️Protege Academy

05/07/2026

TEACHER (n) tee-cher: 🍎
✨A multitasking, educational rockstar who loves to inspire and loves to encourage! They are kind of a BIG DEAL!

➡️SHOUT OUT to all of our instructors who show up DAILY and give the students the BEST that they have EVERY DAY! We love and appreciate each and every one of you! You aren’t your average teacher - YOU’RE MORE!

📣STUDENTS! Let’s show the instructors some love in the comments!!!!!!!!!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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05/01/2026

TAG YOUR FAVORITE COS SCHOOL OR MANICURE SCHOOL BESTIE! 🫶🏼

Address

4884 Pickard/M/20
Mount Pleasant, MI
48858

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 9pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 9pm
Thursday	8:30am - 9pm
Friday	8:30am - 9pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(989) 317-8260

Website

http://www.protegeacademy.com/

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