This year is a big one… The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs is officially celebrating its 20th anniversary! And we’re marking the occasion the best way we know how: ✨ With a party. ✨ With our people. ✨ With a whole lot of love and gratitude. We’re inviting our graduates back to campus for a […]
Your guide to finding and winning financial support for your beauty career Dreaming of a career in the beauty industry is the fun part… figuring out how to pay for school? Not always. But here’s the good news: there are plenty of scholarships out there specifically for beauty students, and with the right approach, you […]
Colorado Springs is more than a scenic place to live—it’s a proud military town. With strong ties to Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, the US Air Force Academy, and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, this city understands service, sacrifice, and transition. At The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) Colorado Springs, we […]
Winter brings a shift, not a slowdown, in the beauty industry. As clients update their looks for the new year, focus on hair health and skin recovery, and invest in self-care, beauty students have a powerful opportunity to build real-world, in-demand skills. Winter is when precision matters, fundamentals shine, and trends reward professionals who understand […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]