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The Future of Beauty Careers: Why Creative Pros Are Winning the New Economy
For years, the advice was simple: Go to college. Get a traditional degree. Hope the job market cooperates. But here we are in 2026, and the economy has flipped the script. Today’s fastest-growing, most resilient careers aren’t stuck behind desks or threatened by automation. They’re creative, hands-on, and human. And beauty professionals are quietly (and confidently) […]
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The Beauty Shift: Why Clients Want “Healthy First” Services in 2026
If 2025 was the year of minimalist glam and quiet luxury, 2026 is shaping up to be all about healthy-first beauty, services, and routines that focus on the foundation before the finishing touches. Clients aren’t just looking for a great color or flawless makeup anymore. They want glowing skin that doesn’t need filters, hair that’s […]
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How to Choose the Right Cosmetology School (And Why Colorado Springs Students Choose TSPA)
Choosing the right beauty school is a big decision, one that can shape your career, your confidence, and your future in the beauty industry. Whether you’ve been dreaming of becoming a stylist since childhood or just recently fell in love with the idea of creating transformations behind the chair, it’s important to find a school […]
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The Hardest (and Most Rewarding) Parts of Cosmetology School | TSPA Colorado Springs
If you’ve ever scrolled through beauty videos and thought, “That looks so fun!”, you’re right! Beauty school is exciting, creative, and full of “wow” moments. But it’s also a serious commitment. Between learning advanced techniques, keeping up with theory hours, and working with real clients, cosmetology school can feel like a roller coaster of challenges […]
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Your Beauty Story: How Creativity Becomes Confidence
At The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) Colorado Springs, our cosmetology training is about more than learning the latest beauty trends. It’s about transformation, inside and out. Every stylist, colorist, and beauty professional has a story that started with a spark; that moment when they realized they didn’t just want to do hair. They wanted to […]
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Healthy Skin, Bright Future: The Rise of Skincare Careers
If you’ve noticed that skincare seems to be everywhere these days, you’re not imagining it. From social media skincare routines to the growing demand for professional spa services, the beauty industry has seen explosive growth in the world of esthetics, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. For those considering a future in beauty, now […]
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Honoring a Visionary: The Katherine “Kitty” Victor Memorial Scholarship
At The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) Colorado Springs, we believe education has the power to transform lives and careers. One of our founding members, Katherine “Kitty” Victor, lived this truth every day. Kitty was more than a leader; she was a mentor, teacher, and passionate advocate for learning in the beauty industry. As a Redken […]
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Falling for Beauty: This Season’s Top Trends You’ll Learn in School
When the air turns crisp and the leaves start changing, it’s not just our wardrobes that shift, our beauty routines do too. Fall is the perfect season to embrace rich tones, cozy vibes, and fresh looks. At The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA), students gain hands-on experience mastering the latest styles that clients are asking for […]
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Ready to Start Beauty School? Here’s Your Step-by-Step Plan
From Dreaming to Doing: Your Beauty Career Starts Step by Step Because your beauty career won’t start itself, let’s make it happen one step at a time. You’ve been thinking about beauty school for a while now. You scroll, you dream, you picture yourself doing what you love, but something keeps hitting pause. Maybe it’s […]
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start a Beauty Career
The future you want won’t wait, so why should you? Whether the leaves are changing, a new year is peeking over the horizon, or you’re just ready to hit “reset” on your life, there’s something powerful about now. And if you’ve been dreaming about a beauty career, this might just be your sign. At The […]