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Don’t Ghost Your Guest! Create Your Perfect Hair or Skin Potion & Save 25% This October!
Don’t Ghost Your Guest! Create Your Perfect Hair or Skin Potion & Save 25% This October! A little Halloween magic is happening at The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood this October! 👻🧪 We’re putting a fun twist on professional hair and skin care with our Don’t Ghost Your Guest: Create Your Perfect Potion promotion! Throughout October, […]
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Meet Dana: Inspiring the Next Generation of Estheticians
For Dana Franzen, Esthetics Educator at The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood, esthetics has always been about more than skincare. It’s about confidence, connection and helping people feel good in their own skin. After eight years at TSPA Maplewood, Dana has had the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience with countless students—and watching those students […]
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Meet Amy: Cosmetology Educator at TSPA Maplewood
We’re excited to introduce Amy Poff, one of the newest Cosmetology Educators at The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood! Amy joined our educator team with a passion for two things that fit perfectly with our mission at TSPA: helping people feel confident and helping future beauty professionals grow. She says making people feel beautiful and confident […]
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Meet Sara: From TSPA Student to Director of Admissions
At The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood, some of the people guiding our students know exactly what it feels like to be in their shoes. Sara, our Director of Admissions, is one of them. Sara’s journey with TSPA began as a student herself. Today, she gets to use that experience to help future beauty and wellness […]
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Staff Spotlight: Meet Marissa Matthes, Massage Therapy Educator
At The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood, our educators bring so much more than industry knowledge into the classroom. They bring years of experience, unique talents, passion for teaching, and a genuine desire to help students grow. This month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Marissa Matthes, Massage Therapy Educator, who joined the TSPA Maplewood […]
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TSPA Maplewood Owners Receive the 2026 Mission Driven Award
🏆 Cortney & Julie Receive the 2026 Mission Driven Award We are incredibly proud and humbled to share some very exciting news! Cortney and Julie, owners of The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood and Hair Company & Spa, have been named the recipients of the 2026 Mission Driven Award at the High Performance Salon Academy Annual […]
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Nervous to Go Back to School as an Adult? Here’s Why You’re Not Alone
If you are thinking about beauty school as an adult, there is a good chance you are carrying a mix of excitement and nerves. You might be wondering if you are too old to start something new. You might be worried about fitting in, keeping up, or juggling school with the responsibilities you […]
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What Is Cosmetology? A Look at the Skills, Services, and Career Possibilities
When many people hear the word “cosmetology,” they immediately think of cutting and styling hair. Hair is certainly a major part of the profession, but cosmetology can include much more. Cosmetology is a field centered on beauty services, personal care, creativity, and guest experience. Depending on the program and the licensing requirements in your state, […]
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Better Together: Bring a Friend & Save 25% This Fall
Fall is the perfect season for a refresh—and some things are simply more fun with a friend! This September and October, The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) is celebrating friendship, fresh color, and glowing skin with a special Bring a Friend promotion. Bring a friend with you for a hair color service or facial, and you’ll […]
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How to Start Building Your Beauty Portfolio While You’re Still in School
Beauty school is a time to learn, experiment, ask questions, and discover the kind of beauty professional you ultimately want to become. It is also the perfect time to begin building something that can grow alongside you: your professional portfolio. What an exciting time! A portfolio is more than a collection of finished hairstyles, nail […]