Turn Your Talent Into a Paycheck

Train in cosmetology or esthetics at a Redken partner academy built to prepare you for real salon success. Learn why TSPA DC is the best kept secret for beauty training in DC!

Flex schedules designed around your life

Whether you’re balancing work, family, or other commitments, TSPA DC offers multiple scheduling options—including full-time and part-time tracks and hybrid learning. The level of schedule flex we offer is unparalleled among DC schools. Come talk to us about how to fit school into your life!

Graduate job-ready with externship training included

You’ll learn in a real salon environment, develop technical skills, and build the confidence to work with clients from day one.

Programs designed for D.C. licensing

Our programs are designed to prepare you for state board licensing while giving you practical, career-ready experience employers look for.

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Programs Offered

Cosmetology

Hair, skin, and total beauty training. In this 1,500-hour program, learn hair cutting, coloring, and chemical services, along with skincare basics, waxing, and how to build a clientele.

Esthetics

Gain the foundations of skincare and spa services in 600 clock hours. Learn how to give facials, waxing services, and makeup application to delight your clients. Become skilled at skin analysis and spa business fundamentals.

Master Esthetics

For those with previous esthetics training, this advanced skincare program will take you to the next level. In this 600-hour program, you’ll learn advanced treatments, corrective skincare, and treatment planning skills to expand your esthetician service offerings.

Train with professional products and systems used in top salons

Why Choose
The Salon Professional Academy DC?

We Go Beyond Basics

Whether it’s hair extension certification or extra training in waxing or facials beyond the board-mandated minimum, we teach you skills that we know will be valuable in your future beauty career and might differentiate you from other beauty school grads.

We Walk the Talk in Preparing You for Real Salon Careers

At TSPA DC, we don’t just say we prepare you for your first job in beauty: we make it happen through a system in which we place experienced students in an externship at one of our partner salons. You can complete the last 10% of your hours in a real salon!

Hair Stylist Owned and Operated

Our owner Patrick was a stylist and Redken educator for many years. Unlike schools that are owned by career business people, we know firsthand what it takes to start a new beauty career. We commit to choices that help our students succeed. This means we keep our school small; our students aren’t just another number but valued up-and-coming talent in the beauty profession.

See what our students are saying

Went here for my basic and master program. I would love to thank TSPA for everything. Patrick. Whitney. The lovely instructors. (Special shout out to Ms. Cori in the Master program!) TSPA is the BEST school in DC.

Nicole M.

Admissions & enrollment process was great. Ms.Kim will speak with you about yourself, your goals, what you’re looking to learn & how the school & you would be able to achieve said goals to together.

Jessel W.

Brands and Partnerships

We are proud to partner with leading salon brands. Our students learn the craft of beauty using some of the best products the industry has to offer.

Accreditation

The Salon Professional Academy DC is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). Accreditation by NACCAS means that our programs and school campuses undergo regular, rigorous review of our educational programs, from instructor qualifications to student services and student outcomes.

As a result of our accredited status, we are able to offer federal financial aid to students who qualify.

Our Campus

90 K St NE, Suite 103,
Washington, DC 20002

202-866-1399