What’s Happening

What’s happening at TSPA? As part of our culture, TSPA makes it a point to celebrate achievements, milestones , and “wins” with our students, staff, and guests. With the beauty industry being focused on service, we educate and encourage all to be good stewards of their fellow students, guests, and community. Take a look through our recent events and see how TSPA celebrates the lives of our students and all those we touch.

Black Women As Pioneers In Beauty

Written by tspa-admin on October 31, 2020 in What's Happening

Octavia Spencer’s dynamic performance in the 2020 movie Self-Made opened the eyes of those who thought that the beauty industry has little room for Black or Latino women. The story of Madam C.J. Walker, who invented a line of hair care products for Black women in the early twentieth century and became the first documented… Continue reading →

The Proud History of Cosmetics

Written by tspa-admin on October 20, 2020 in Latest News, What's Happening

Cosmetics – The History Behind it’s Impacts From Cultures To Presidential Elections Does today’s selfie culture mean we are too obsessed with our appearance? Based on history, the answer is no! Humans have always wanted to look their best and enhance their appearances. Cosmetologists are part of a noble and valued occupation. The Egyptians were… Continue reading →

Men as Mavens

Written by tspa-admin on September 30, 2020 in Latest News, What's Happening

Men are Today’s Make-Up Mavens! Back in 1960, John F. Kennedy gave men around the world an important lesson. In the first televised presidential debate, he wore cosmetic foundation on his skin. Under the harsh studio lights, he looked vibrant and healthy compared to his pale and sweaty rival Richard Nixon, who refused to wear… Continue reading →

Multicultural Beauty Training: The New Norm

Written by tspa-admin on September 25, 2020 in What's Happening

Who wouldn’t love a chance to work at Gina Norris’s salon in the movie Beauty Shop? The 2005 Queen Latifah film created a world where women (and some men) spoke frankly about issues of love and sex, race and gender, and everything in-between. It was a place where a black salon owner would style the… Continue reading →

Cosmetology: Much More Than Make-Up!

Written by tspa-admin on August 31, 2020 in Latest News, What's Happening

How Cosmetology Is Defined Most people have the wrong idea about cosmetology. Even the dictionary is wrong! The dictionary says that cosmetology is “the art or profession of applying cosmetics.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth! The reality is that cosmetology involves so many different skills that each individual artist can define what… Continue reading →

It’s a Beauty Revolution!

Written by tspa-admin on August 10, 2020 in Latest News, What's Happening

Savvy beauty industry pros know that cosmetology doesn’t have to be an in-person only job at a salon. Beauty influencers have used online technology to build beauty empires and more. Here are just a few examples: Huda Kattan is worth approximately $610 million according to Forbes magazine. Her beauty studies led her to a job… Continue reading →

Busting 5 Big Myths of Online Education

Written by tspa-admin on July 30, 2020 in Latest News, What's Happening

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned education upside down. Every day more schools move some or all of their classes online. Whether it’s called “remote learning,” “distance learning” or “eLearning,” they’re all basically the same thing – education that takes place via the Internet. Online education can include K-12 education, career education,… Continue reading →

Why Not Try Beauty School During Your Gap Year?

Written by tspa-admin on July 20, 2020 in Latest News, What's Happening

Turn Your Gap Year Into An Experiential Education Learning Money Making Skills Many people had never heard of a gap year when Malia Obama, eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama, took one after high school to travel, volunteer, and complete an internship. A “gap year” is a break between high school and other forms… Continue reading →

Cosmetology Requirements: Learn What It Takes to Become a Cosmetologist

Written by tspa-admin on June 9, 2020 in Latest News, What's Happening

What Does It Take to Become a Cosmetologist? Are you the first one of your friends to try a new hairstyle or lipstick shade? Are you always doing someone’s hair color in your head? Do strangers tell you they love your hair, nails, or make-up? Then it’s time to consider cosmetology school! The good news… Continue reading →

Reopen letter to Students, Staff and Guests

Written by TSPA Dallas on May 27, 2020 in What's Happening

Dear Students, Staff and Guests, We have a target date for reopening The Salon Professional Academy Dallas. June 1st, students will return to the campus. We are targeting a June 10th to reopen to the guests in the Student Salon Training area. We have been working on protocols for reopening considering the CDC requirements, AACS… Continue reading →

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