Why Rob Roy Academy?
Our Culture & Students
We are grateful for our students as they are considered part of our Rob Roy family. All campuses offer fun and creative ways to work on your skills through, but not limited to, barber battles, cosmetology competitions and cut-a-thons. Each campus and program has its own unique personality.
Why not call today, join an open house event or schedule a personal visit to see if this industry and our school are right for you?
Our History
Robert Lapierre and Roy Samra started their career as hairdressers in 1958 with one salon in Worcester, Massachusetts. Through great customer service and professional skills their client base grew as the word of Rob Roy Hair Salon spread, and soon a second salon would open… and a third… and a fourth…
But something bigger was happening. Rob and Roy always believed that proper education was an important factor in their vision of the perfect salon. With their extensive knowledge and expertise, they began holding weekly training sessions in their salons, helping others improve their skills and satisfy clients. These training sessions proved to be so important to Robert and Roy, and so helpful to the development of others, they knew they had found the other half of their calling. In 1979, they opened their first school, and Rob Roy Academy was born. Today, the Academy has four locations in Massachusetts, and one in Rhode Island, each adhering to their original vision of training in the beauty and barbering fields.
Leadership Team
Tracy Casey
Debra Cooke
Robert Lapierre
Roy SamraIf you would like to help educate
Leadership Team
Tracy CaseyDebra CookeRobert LapierreRoy SamraIf you would like to help educate
Our Credentials
Rob Roy Academy is an accredited and licensed school that has been helping to prepare students for exciting, creative and rewarding careers since 1979.
Accredited by:
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
Licensed by:
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
Members of:
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools
Massachusetts Association of Cosmetology Schools
Massachusetts Association of Private Career Schools
Approved by:
Federal Department of Education
The Rhode Island Department of Higher Education