
Jenny Lea Academy helps our students with the cost of education. We accept VA Educational Benefits as well as Financial Aid you may qualify for like Pell Grants (that you don’t have to pay back!) and student loans.
About JLA

We can make your dreams come true at JLA, we can give you the technical skills and training to become the beauty professional you aspire to be.
In just 6-12 short months you can be your own boss! And start living your Dreams!! For over 35 years, the Jenny Lea Academy (JLA) of Cosmetology, Inc. has been creating rewarding careers for our graduates. We have two locations to server you: Johnson city, TN & Whitesburg, KY. JLA is a MiLady school giving our students the highest degree of education. Jenny Lea Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences.
The primary purpose of the Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology is to educate top quality individuals in the arts and sciences of Cosmetology, Barbering, Aesthetics, and Nail Technology using unique and advanced techniques.
Our goal is to prepare our graduates for an exciting and well-paying profession in the salon and spa industries.
We not only train you to be the best in the salon, barbershop, and spa industry, we teach you to be dependable, professional and a confident individual.
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JLA provides a superior education that includes:
Nationally Accredited NACCAS School in the Tri-Cities
Skills above those required for State License.
Job placement assistance for all students.
Full time Instructors who are current industry leaders.
We promote professional and personal development.
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Jenny Lea is the only place I will get my hair done now. I get pampered every time I come in. The students there do amazing work and you can’t beat the prices.
Logan B
Great service by young student today. Love my color and halo of highlights. Well worth the extra time and much less expensive services for stay at home mom on tight budget.
Mrs Orangejello
I felt like my instructors truly were passionate about what they were teaching.
Aesthetic Graduate Linsley
Jenny Lea Academy changed my life. The experience, the education, the great memories, the friendship that I have made I will keep for the rest of my life.
Cosmetology M Sturgill
I really liked attending the Aesthetics program at JLA. I would recommend JLA to anyone who is serious about skin care.
Aesthetic Graduate Toudy
I loved going to JLA. The instructors were very talented and knowledgeable. I now own a salon and I love having my own business.
Cosmetology Graduate
Locations of Jenny Lea Academy (JLA)
JOHNSON CITY
- Phone
- Address
222 E Unaka Avenue
Johnson City, TN 37601
SALON HOURS OF SERVICE
Cosmetology
10:00 am – 4:30 pm (Tue-Fri)
9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Saturday)
Aesthetics
10:00 am – 3:30 pm (Tue-Fri)
9:00 am – 3:30 pm (Saturday)
Nails
10:00 am – 2:30 pm (Tue-Fri)
9:00 am – 2:30 pm (Saturday)
Office Staff Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Tue-Fri)
WHITESBURG, KY
- Phone
- Address
74 Parkway Plaza Loop
Whitesburg, KY 41858
SALON HOURS OF SERVICE
Office Staff Hours
8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Tue-Sat)