When a young pharmacist in Amsterdam named Jan Keune bottled his first product in 1922, he put his name on it - and his heart and soul into it. That same creative passion lives on at Keune today, nearly a century later. As a family-owned and -operated company, we are hands on in every decision we make.
In addition to our professional hair color, styling and care products we manufacture for over 80 countries around the world, Keune's attention to detail shows in our Keune Education programs. Our team, comprised of highly qualified Academy Trainers, provides compelling hair color, design, finishing and business programs for stylists at every level through our focused Advanced Academy curriculum, training events and show performances. Education is and always will be the key to success.
Founded in 2011, the Keune Advanced Academy is located in a 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Atlanta, Georgia that hosts advanced programs and special events each year. Through programs facilitated by hand-picked Academy Trainers that never exceed 24 attendees, we help stylists from across the globe elevate their careers and expertise in the salon. The space, which includes 26 portable working stylist stations, breakout rooms and a theater, accommodates four main focus areas: Cutting, Coloring, Finishing and Business Building. Additionally, Keune Academy hosts non-branded educational events where industry leaders and local salons are invited to share experiences with stylists. It also serves as the North American headquarters of our Keune Education team.
Keune Education’s mission is to empower salon professionals across the globe to advance their craft and cultivate thriving, lifelong careers through compelling, quality educational programs.
Why Atlanta?
You may be curious why a global company like Keune chose Atlanta for its main North American Keune Advanced Academy location. For one thing, it's our North American headquarters, too! Atlanta is a dynamic city with the busiest airport in the U.S., making it accessible to those traveling from all over the country and Canada. The Academy is easily accessible by train (MARTA) directly from the airport with a short walk to the facility.
Atlanta also is a "hair hub" with some of the most renowned salons and stylists gravitating to its Southern grounds, not only for the city's offerings, but also because it is now the largest market for feature films in the film industry—read: creative opportunities abound. Plus, Keune Advanced Academy is conveniently located in the fashionable Buckhead area with first-class hotels, award-winning restaurants and high-end shops and boutiques within walking distance for our guests to enjoy. We hope you enjoy our city.