Salon Training International Joins Forces with Milady, a part of Cengage Learning

Salon Training International was purchased by Milady, the leading provider of education and training for the North American and International cosmetology market. Now known as Milady, we've combined the talent, knowledge and experience of both companies to become "Global Leaders Providing Innovative Lifelong Learning Solutions!"

STI was founded in 1993 by Susie Fields, a licensed hairdresser and salon owner, and is the leading business educational and training company for Cosmetology professionals in the U.S. STI provides training, consulting and business tools which help Cosmetology professionals be more productive and profitable.

Milady was founded in 1927 by Nicholas F. Cimaglia and is the leading educational and training company for cosmetology teachers and students globally. More than 10,000,000 beauty professionals have become licensed using a Milady product and more than 90% of all current North American students in beauty-related education use Milady educational products. Milady?s Career Institute was launched in 1999 and provides teacher training and school consulting.