What began as a family's passion for beauty and education has grown into a lasting Detroit legacy. For decades, P&A Scholars Beauty School has helped aspiring beauty professionals develop their talents, build confidence, and prepare for careers in the beauty industry.
The story of P&A Scholars Beauty School began with Preston Jackson Sr. and Anna Jackson and their commitment to beauty education and opportunity.
Originally known as Preston and Anna's Beauty School, the family's vision extended beyond Detroit. Preston Sr. and Anna spent time in West Africa, including opening the first school in Togo, sharing beauty skills and education with women seeking opportunities to become beauty professionals.
After returning to Detroit, their commitment to education continued. Over the years, the school grew and evolved, eventually becoming P&A Scholars Beauty School—carrying forward the values and vision on which it was founded.
Today, the legacy established by Preston Jackson Sr. and Anna Jackson continues through their children, Preston Jackson Jr. and Lakia Hairston, who carry forward the family's commitment to beauty education, opportunity, and community.
Anna Jackson remains an important part of the P&A Scholars family, continuing to work with and mentor the next generation as the school grows and evolves.
While the beauty industry has changed throughout the years, the heart of P&A Scholars remains the same: providing students with quality education, hands-on experience, encouragement, and the opportunity to turn their passion for beauty into a career.
P&A Scholars Beauty School is proudly family-owned and operated. Building on the vision established by Preston Jackson Sr. and Anna Jackson-Pajardo, today’s leadership combines experience in education, entrepreneurship, financial aid, compliance, and community service while continuing the family’s commitment to helping the next generation of beauty professionals succeed.

Anna Jackson-Pajardo is CEO and Co-Owner of P&A Scholars Beauty School and former CEO and Co-Owner of Preston and Anna’s Beauty School. An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and lifelong educator, Anna has dedicated much of her career to creating opportunities through education and entrepreneurship. She also serves as CEO of The Greydale Coll
Anna Jackson-Pajardo is CEO and Co-Owner of P&A Scholars Beauty School and former CEO and Co-Owner of Preston and Anna’s Beauty School. An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and lifelong educator, Anna has dedicated much of her career to creating opportunities through education and entrepreneurship. She also serves as CEO of The Greydale Collective and continues to mentor and help guide the next generation of leadership at P&A Scholars.

Preston Jackson Jr. serves as Vice President, Financial Aid Director, and Co-Owner of P&A Scholars Beauty School. As an entrepreneur and second-generation leader, Preston helps oversee financial aid and school operations while continuing his family’s commitment to making career education accessible to aspiring beauty professionals.

Lakia holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration. She brings extensive experience in compliance management and postsecondary education. Since 2015, she has served as a Peer Accreditation Evaluator for the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS). She also has extens
Lakia holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration. She brings extensive experience in compliance management and postsecondary education. Since 2015, she has served as a Peer Accreditation Evaluator for the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS). She also has extensive experience as a contracted educator for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), a program of the U.S. Department of Education.
Together, Anna, Preston Jr., and Lakia continue the family legacy behind P&A Scholars Beauty School—combining generations of experience and a shared commitment to education, opportunity, and the future of the beauty industry.