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• Breaking the Stigma: Why Beauty Careers Are Smart, Creative, and Lucrative When You Make the Right Moves
  August 19, 2025

    Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the stigma around beauty school. You’ve probably heard it before. “You’re too smart for that.” “That’s not a real career.” “Beauty school is a backup plan.” At our academy, we hear those kinds of comments way too often from incoming students and even more so, from […]

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• TSPA Students Shine at the 2025 AACS/L’Oréal Student Stylist of the Year Contest
  August 14, 2025

  TSPA Students Shine at the 2025 AACS/L’Oréal Student Stylist of the Year Contest The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) network has a reason to celebrate! Students from across the country have earned top honors at one of the most prestigious competitions in the beauty industry—the 2025 Student Stylist of the Year Contest, presented by the American […]

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• Pink Collar Careers: Why More Women Are Thriving in the Beauty and Wellness Industry
  August 7, 2025

  Let’s be real for a second. We live in a world where you’re told to “find your purpose” but also “hurry up and choose a career.” Where passion is supposed to meet practicality. Where work-life balance feels more like a mathematical problem that never seems to equate to the same answer. And where yourjob can […]

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• 🎒 Fill the Backpack Challenge – Help Us Make a Difference This Back-to-School Season!
  August 1, 2025

  🎒 Fill the Backpack Challenge – Help Us Make a Difference This Back-to-School Season! At The Salon Professional Academy in Maplewood, we believe in using our talents, time, and teamwork to support the community we love. This back-to-school season, we’re stepping up in a big way through our Fill the Backpack Challenge — and we’re […]

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• Back to School in Style at TSPA Maplewood! ✂️🎒
  July 24, 2025

  Back to School in Style at TSPA Maplewood! ✂️🎒 It’s that time of year again—back to school season! At The Salon Professional Academy in Maplewood, we’re helping students start the school year with confidence and style. Whether your little one is gearing up for their first day of kindergarten or your teen wants to freshen […]

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• Can You Really Make a Career from TikTok Beauty Trends?
  July 17, 2025

  Can You Really Make a Career from TikTok Beauty Trends? Hey there future beauty pro 👋 Let’s be real—if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit scrolling through TikTok. From heatless curl tutorials and skincare hacks to jaw-dropping makeup transformations, TikTok has become a major player in the […]

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• Why Redken’s Deep Clean Dry Shampoo Should Be Your New Best Friend
  July 13, 2025

  Why Redken’s Deep Clean Dry Shampoo Should Be Your New Best FriendPlus, enjoy our July BOGO deal at TSPA Maplewood! We get it—life gets busy, and washing your hair every day isn’t always realistic. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or just trying to stretch your style one more day, dry shampoo can be a […]

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• 🎄 Christmas in July at TSPA Maplewood! 🎁
  July 10, 2025

  🎄 Christmas in July at TSPA Maplewood! 🎁 It may be hot outside, but we’re bringing holiday cheer early with our Christmas in July specials at The Salon Professional Academy in Maplewood! Whether you’re treating yourself or picking up a little something for someone else, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our […]

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• Discover Redken’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate Lines: The Ultimate Hair Repair Systems
  July 5, 2025

  Discover Redken’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate Lines: The Ultimate Hair Repair SystemsSave 25% When You Bundle Shampoo + Conditioner This July at TSPA Maplewood! When it comes to hair repair, strength, and long-lasting softness, Redken’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate line is a total game changer. Whether you have color-treated, damaged, or curly hair, Redken has formulated two […]

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• Top Myths About Beauty School (And the Truth You Need to Know)
  July 1, 2025

  Top Myths About Beauty School (And the Truth You Need to Know) Hey future beauty pro 👋 We see you—you’re curious, creative, and wondering if beauty school could be your next big step. But if you’ve done any Googling or heard a few things from friends or family, you’ve probably come across some mixed messages. […]

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