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Scholarships for Beauty School Students: Your Path to a Fabulous CareerApril 22, 2024
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Keeping Up with the Arches: 2024 Eyebrow TrendsMarch 14, 2024
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Sweeping in from France: The History of BalayageDecember 10, 2022
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Cosmetology Requirements: Learn What It Takes to Become a CosmetologistJune 3, 2020
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Consider Accreditation When Choosing a Beauty School
Not all beauty schools are equal, and you may feel overwhelmed when you search for the right beauty school for you. One confusing term you might run across is “accreditation.” Accreditation is the approval a school gets from the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS). The AACS reviews beauty schools to make sure all of […]
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Beauty Careers: What Can Beauty School Training Offer Me?
Have you ever wanted to be the Molly Ringwald to someone’s Ally Sheedy (like in The Breakfast Club)? The person who helps give people makeovers to discover a look for themselves they never thought possible? Well, if that sounds fun, wait until we tell you about the getting paid part. Yes, nabbing a career in […]
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The FAFSA Is Your Student Aid Friend!
Are you thinking about going to beauty school but are worried about the cost? Fear not: You may qualify for many federal grants, loans, and other forms of beauty school financial aid! You can begin learning more by filling out and filing the FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid. That’s right: all you have […]
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Hair Extension Futures In-demand
Hair Extension Classes Did you ever wonder how celebrities manage to look different every time they appear at a new event? They hire skilled hairstylists who know how to install hair extensions. Hair extensions can add volume, length, and even a new color, making them one of the easiest ways to help a client make […]
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The Growing Demand For Beauty Trade School Grads in 2020
Beauty Degree is Your Path to a Better Future! America needs trade school graduates now. A career in the beauty industry could be your ticket to financial security! Why? Annual beauty industry spending in the US is $523 billion. The average American woman spends nearly a quarter of a million dollars on hair and make-up […]
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Employment Opportunities: Jobs in the beauty industry
Beyond the Salon: The Wide World of Beauty Careers If you want to have as much fun as Queen Latifah in Beauty Shop, then a job in a salon is a great option. But did you know that there are countless opportunities in many fields for those with in-demand cosmetology skills? What can you do with […]
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Access to Online Cosmetology Education
Stuck at Home? Start a New Cosmetology Career! In an uncertain world, you can still take steps toward your future no matter where you are today! Start your cosmetology career online and get a head start on a new career from the comfort and safety of your own home! TSPA knows that students want the best education […]
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Tips For Taking Online Beauty Classes
During the peak of the 2020 pandemic, The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) launched temporary distance learning or temporary online learning for our Rapid City esthetician program and cosmetology programs. We were all a little stressed and adapting to the new world had to be done efficiently, and as quickly as possible. To make your transition […]
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Why Traditional College isn’t the Answer
While college is certainly appropriate for some students and a prerequisite for some professions, crippling student debt, lack of job opportunities, and growing interest in pursuing passions outside the university path are driving students to explore a skills-based education. “The skills gap is the number one problem American businesses face”, said Mark Zandi, chief economist […]