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What It Really Feels Like to Be a Student at TSPA DCApril 30, 2026
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How Long Is Beauty School? What to Expect From Start to GraduationApril 23, 2026
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The Business Mastery Level Up Scholarship: How We Teach Students to Build a Career, Not Just a SkillApril 17, 2026
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The Externship Advantage: How Beauty School Can Fast-Track Your CareerApril 15, 2026
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Lived In Look Tutorial
Looking for that effortless, lived in look? Ever find that achieving that result takes more work (and practice!) sometimes than a sleek style? Redken Brand Ambassador, and stylist favorite, Sam Villa shared this video on his Facebook page as a tutorial on how to get the effortless look without a lot of effort! Check it […]
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Booking A Service Has Never Been Easier!
We understand! In the fast paced world we all live in, sometimes calling in to book a service with one of our AMAZING students isn’t always convenient. To help make things easier, The Salon Professional Academy, D.C. has now enabled online booking for our Student Salon Training Area Services! Follow the link below, create your […]
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Do You Know How To Use Bobby Pins & Hair Pins Correctly?
Bobby pins and hair pins are two of the most commonly used tools in a stylists toolbelt. Additionally they are the most commonly MISUSED tools as well. Sam Villa, Redken’s Global Artistic Directory, creates some of the best free education on the internet. His love for his craft AND each stylist he comes in contact […]
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Graduate Conversations!
TSPA, D.C. sat with recent esthetics graduate, Tenacia, and asked a few questions about her time here at The Academy as well as her future. Take a look! Q: What were some of the challenges you encountered and how did you overcome them? A: A couple challenges were finances and also trying to keep my […]
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Fall Hair Care Tips: Our Definitive Guide for Healthy, Hydrated Hair
Now that the sweltering heat and high humidity of a Washington DC summer are coming to an end, it’s time to switch up your hair care routine. The crisp, cooler fall weather brings dry, cold air which can quickly make your locks frizzy, brittle, and unmanageable. The seasonal dip in temperature causes the hair cuticle […]
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Finding Inspiration
Inspiration is a motivational state that helps people create, but it isn’t always easily called upon. Many factors can play a part in blocking inspiration, whether you’re feeling weather-related blahs, finding yourself easily distracted, or just have a sense that your life could use some perking up. There are times all of us could use […]
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Skincare Tips: Rules to Live By for the Best Skin of Your Life
Everyone dreams of beautiful, flawless, glowing skin. However, with new products dropping every single day and viral “10-step routines” taking over your feed, building a skincare regimen can feel incredibly intimidating. The good news? You don’t need a bathroom cabinet overflowing with products to get radiant skin. In fact, keeping it simple is often the […]
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Clipper Class with Quency!
We love bringing guest instructors into The Salon Professional Academy! Especially those that we have known forever and admire so much! Quency Valencia is the owner of Salon Quency on U St in NW, D.C. He has been a stylist in the D.C. area for many years and has built quite the following in the […]
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Celebrating Student Success
We love to celebrate here at The Salon Professional Academy! It’s in our DNA and part of our culture. As an Academy, we believe that any achievement is worth celebrating. These “wins,” as we like to call them, come in all shapes and sizes. FINALLY mastering the art of foiling, nailing your foundations esthetics facial […]
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Meet the Owners of TSPA DC: A Team Dedicated to Growth and Education
To run a successful beauty school, you need to have the right owners. Owners are the face of the school and the individuals who set the tone for a school’s culture and environment. Since first opening in January 2017, The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA), DC has been committed to education and helping cosmetology students grow professionally. Such […]