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Why Choose L’esprit Academy?

You want to learn skills to help others look and feel great—skills that can also help you earn a great living. Be inspired to gain the knowledge and the confidence you need at L’esprit Academy.

Founded in 2004 by the Wells family, L’esprit Academy offers high-quality, high-energy beauty education in cosmetology, esthetics, and manicuring. Our programs have been developed by professionals with decades of experience providing front-line beauty services and establishing thriving, high-end day spa and salon businesses. We are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and our programs are approved by the Michigan Board of Cosmetology.*

At our Southfield and Canton campuses, you’ll find a welcoming environment and welcoming instructors who want to empower you for professional success. You’ll build hands-on skills that can prepare you for professional licensure, and be inspired, supported, and encouraged to dream big and push yourself.

Our Core Values

Our values are infused into everything we do. From the moment you inquire about a program to the day you graduate, you’ll become part of a family-like learning community that strives for excellence and professionalism. We’re not just here to help you prepare for licensure in your chosen field—we’re here to prepare you to lead, too.

Energy
We start from a position of positive energy. It’s an important gift to continuously give each other and our students, to meet a negative with a positive. Keeping the energy of the facilities upbeat and lively.
Integrity
We are honest and true to our mission as industry leaders, solid professionals, and fantastic teammates. We work with compassion, dignity, and courage.
Fun
We work in the best industry in the world. We can be playful yet professional, and passionate about the industry while having fun and celebrating the weird.
Teamwork
We are committed to work together to produce exceptional professionals for our industry while constantly maintaining a creative, friendly, and solutions-oriented work environment.
Leadership
We are risk takers, creative thinkers, and innovators. We are the ones who change the world, one stylist at a time!
Challenge
We encourage students to run to the things that scare them, get comfortable being uncomfortable, try new things, and learn new skills. We nurture your personal and professional growth so you can learn from the challenges presented to you.
Resourcefulness
We show students how to do more with less, so they can take advantage of the available tools already in place and make the most of the endless knowledge, incredible facility, and vast experience around them.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our and others’ actions by maintaining high standards even when uncomfortable confrontations are needed. We communicate clear expectations to prospects, students, clients, and team members.
Customer Driven
We focus on exceptional customer experiences for both students and clients, always with a sense of urgency, a spirit of fun, and a passion for the business.
Family Focused
We were founded on family and will always give back to families with compassion, understanding, and flexibility. This is a family-friendly industry, and we are committed to keeping it that way!

Our Industry Partners

At L’esprit Academy, we provide you with exposure to multiple product lines so you can concentrate on building your professionalism and technical skill set. We’re proud to partner with industry giants like Wella, Pigment Cosmetics, BorboletaPro, Dermalogica, Tammy Taylor, and Design Essentials.

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