TL;DR
IMAGE Studios has launched IMAGE Pro Academy, an education platform for salon suite professionals, offering live and on-demand courses, master classes, and digital tools. The platform is available to IMAGE Pros at no cost and to non-members through paid membership or individual class purchases.
Company background
For more than 15 years, IMAGE Studios has set the standard for beautifully designed, modern salon suites, while providing ongoing business, marketing, and professional support to its Pros. This commitment has been core to the company’s ethos of creativity, freedom, and success and IMAGE Pro Academy is the next evolution of that long-standing mission by elevating the brand’s education offerings into a unified, future-ready learning experience.
“IMAGE Pro Academy is the heart of how we support our Pros,” said Jason Olsen, CEO of IMAGE Studios. “It’s our way of investing directly in their growth. When our Pros feel supported and connected, they build better businesses, which leads to stronger renewals, more referrals, and a community of entrepreneurs who thrive.”
Education platform features
IMAGE Pro Academy blends real-world industry experience with modern business education:
Live virtual courses in marketing, business strategy, and personal development
On-demand, self-guided classes designed for busy pros
Master Classes featuring industry leaders and expert guest educators
Digital tools, calculators, and worksheets for pricing, branding, budgeting, and financial planning
Exclusive perks for IMAGE Pros, with paid access available to non-members
Industry support
The beauty industry is shifting toward independence and IMAGE Studios aims to redefine what support looks like for solo professionals. IMAGE Pro Academy is built to meet that moment, with education that is accessible, modern, and deeply practical.
One of the most important things to me has always been the dedication to the long-term success of our Pros, both personally and professionally,” said Matthew Landis, Director of Education at IMAGE Studios. “IMAGE Pro Academy is a product of years of cultivating the best resources to create a thriving collective of the most brilliant salon suite entrepreneurs.”
Live courses are available now with on-demand education launching February 2026. IMAGE Pros receive full access at no cost. Non-IMAGE Pros are welcome to purchase individual classes or join via paid membership.
In this story
This story was originally published in Franchising.com on January 13, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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