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Do you know how to use your face shape to its full potential? Our ultimate guide can help you not only determine your shape, but find your perfect hairstyle and makeup to match.

Are you ready to build your perfect look?

Are you ready to embrace the perfect face shape? We hope our ultimate guide helps you find the perfect look, and use your beautiful face to its full potential.

If you want to learn more, or are ready to take this knowledge to the next level, check out our cosmetology program. With a curriculum that stretches from hair to nails and so much inbetween you can become more than just a master of faces, you can help create them.

Schedule your tour today.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median loan debt of students who completed the program and other information visit www.tspashorewood.com

So you want to go to beauty school? It’s not as uncommon of a desire as you might think! In fact, with huge opportunities and an accelerated growth rate, a career in cosmetology could lead to a successful future.

Before you get there, however, you have to learn the skills, techniques, and trends that make up a successful cosmetologist, and that means picking a school that will get you there.

At The Salon Professional Academy(TSPA), Shorewood we know that your school choice can be a difficult process that could lead you to many different options. No matter where you end up, it is important that you find the right fit! If you are having trouble deciding we have some advice that could help!

Don’t be scared by the start, be excited for the journey!

The Reputation

The reputation of a school really does matter. In fact, the reputation is the first thing you should be looking at, even before heading in for a tour. That doesn’t mean that you should be checking every single review site and calling it good. Dig a little deeper so you can get a complete picture of a school’s viability.

• Review Sites

  – Yes, while review sites are good – they shouldn’t be all that you are looking at.

  Look at places like Yelp, Google, and Facebook to get a completed snapshot of client and student reviews and give yourself a general overview. Doing this can help to give you a good foundation of information.

• Local Salons

  – Believe it or not, local salons are going to be your biggest tell as to the reputation of a school. Because they interview (and even hire) recent graduates they should have the best information as far as the quality and longevity of the education that those schools are offering.

The Education

The education you receive can help shape the career and future you build. It is one of the reasons you should ask questions and do your research on all aspects of your education, from lessons to instructors. The best way to do that begins with scheduling a tour at your prospective schools.

To schedule your tour at TSPA Shorewood, drop us a line. We would love to have the opportunity to introduce you to our school.

Not sure what to expect on your tour? Read on to discover what you should be looking for on each of your beauty school tours.

• Accolades

  – There are many different types of accolades a cosmetology school can get that will help them deliver the quality of education you are looking for. Understanding each of these can help you know what the school provides, as well as how it can benefit you.

  1. Accreditation– Organizations like the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences(NACCAS) work with schools to monitor certain education standards and facility requirements that can help to assure students that they are getting a quality education.
  2. Brand Affiliation– Schools will often align with brands with the goal of building partnerships to assist students to gain access to new products and training before it is widely available. At TSPA Shorewood we are proud to have a relationship with Redken and offer their training to our students.
  3. Curriculum– There are a few different types of curriculum that beauty schools could use in their programs. When on your tour, ask about the curriculum, what it offers, and what focuses it has that could benefit you in the future.In addition, make sure to ask about their business skills course work. A focus on these skills could make a huge impact in your future career.

• The Facility

  – Before you head in for a tour, do a bit of research as to what is expected when you work in a salon. What types of tools and equipment do you want to see, what is important, and what is top of the line?

  Although you might already know the answer to many of these, having a clear idea will help you know what to look for.

  You want an education that will prepare you for the real world, after all, and the facilities of your school should match your expectations.

  With beautiful new training areas, we hope you will feel like you are stepping into a high-end spa and salon when you visit TSPA Shorewood.

The Culture

You are going to be spending a lot of time at your new school, so you want to feel welcomed every time. You want to feel like you are coming home.

Much of what can create that feeling comes from the culture of a school, and how well you fit into it.

Gauging a culture of a school can be hard, which is why we suggest a few easy things that can help you know what to expect when making your school decision.

• Observe a class

  – Sometimes schools will have open houses or other activities that will give you a chance to observe the campus and experience life as a student. These can be one of the best ways to gain a feel for the culture of the school, and experience life as a cosmetologist first hand.

• Receive a Service

  – While getting a hair, skin or nail service in our Student Salon Training Area you have the opportunity to observe what it will be like to be a TSPA student and see our culture first hand. You will also experience the skill level and professionalism our students have learned, all while our students perform the salon services all around you and as part of their practical training. Not to mention getting pampered in the process.

The Long Term

Many people do not think of this when choosing a beauty school, but often a school’s impact in your long term can be as big of a deciding factor as education or reputation. After all, you receive so much support while you are in school, it shouldn’t end the moment you graduate.

When you are on your tour, make sure to ask about their role in your career after all of your hours are obtained. Do they offer additional training? Do they have any job placement services? When you attend a school, you are entering a family – and with any family you wouldn’t expect them to just disappear.

At TSPA Shorewood we are here for our students long after graduation with courses that can help them further their careers, career placement assistance, and even a cup of tea when you need to talk. Just like mom made.

Are you ready to take that first step? Schedule your tour today and discover the atmosphere and culture of our beautiful facility for yourself. At TSPA Shorewood we do more than teach beauty, we live it.

Let us welcome you home today.

If you have been looking into cosmetology programs, touring schools, and taking the first steps toward earning your cosmetology license, this fact has become glaringly clear.
While the basics of every program are the same, decided by the state through regulatory agencies, there are subtle differences in each program that may have a hand in determining what type of career path you follow after graduation, as well as the skill level you attain.

Learning as much as you can about each program is vital in your school choice.
Schedule a tour to learn more, and in the meantime get excited with some of the highlights of our cosmetology program at The Salon Professional Academy(TSPA), Shorewood.

Cosmetology Training For The Creative Soul

Creativity is deeply rooted in you. It has been since the moment you first picked up a pair of shears and gave your doll that much needed cut. It looked so chic, and you knew you had found your passion.

At The Salon Professional Academy, Shorewood, we seek to foster that passionate innovation with hands-on training that utilizes modern curriculum and products. We give your imagination room to soar, all under the instruction of our certified educators.

Training For More Than a Haircut

Delving deeper, our training focuses on today’s styles and techniques without sacrificing the necessary business management training. Challenging your skills with new and original techniques, we strive to build a whole student, prepared to sit for the state board, and ready for a long-term career in the industry.

A Diverse Family

Located in a family-centered shopping district full of stores and restaurants, TSPA Shorewood serves a community that stretches from Tinley Park to Ottawa, Naperville to Essex, and even further into Illinois and the great city of Chicago. Welcoming a community diverse in ages, ethnicity, and lifestyles through our doors, we are a home for career changers, single mothers, newly graduated seniors, and everything in between.

Cosmetology is career of passion, and that passion translates into the family and culture we have built here, a tradition that shines from the first day, to when our students sit for the state boards. With an 86% Licensure rate, that commitment to our students shines through.

Our Feature Rich Education

TSPA Shorewood is a certified Redken Diamond Academy. This certification gives our instructors an advanced training and you a greater opportunity to learn the latest in Redken products and training techniques sooner than most. We combine this excellent training base with monthly one-on-one coaching sessions that can give you an ample opportunity to excel with hands-on practice from your personal coach.

Utilizing a business management training that works with current trends and media to help build your brand and online presence, we integrate A NEW iPad® (included in your student kit), mobile devices, and social media in our curriculum. Preparing you for learning and your future career is our focus. Preparing you for today’s tech-based workspace with placement counseling and real world training is our passion.

All of this in depth training and attention soars in our newly remodeled facility that boasts modern features in a spa like atmosphere that can give our students the opportunity to fine-tune their skills in a premium environment.

A New Future Is Waiting

At TSPA Shorewood, our goal is for your long-term success in the Cosmetology industry.  It’s our passion.  Let your creativity find a home where passions rule and your dreams can become a reality.

Have a question? Are you ready to begin? Contact our admissions department to learn more and begin the steps towards your own beautiful future.

In 1997 the makeup world changed.

Seems like a pretty bold statement, but it’s true. You see, 1997 was the year that MUD Makeup was born, and ever since then the way makeup is taught and the products used has seen a shift.

At The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA), Shorewood we are proud to offer MUD Makeup classes to our students. If you are interested in becoming Beauty Essentials certified, this class can get you there.

If you haven’t thought about a future in makeup before, or if you are considering all of the many different options out there, there has probably been a question nagging at the back of your mind.

What is MUD?

The Make-up Designory, or MUD, is the very simple answer to that question. The story of who they are, however, and how their education programs have changed this thriving industry is not quite so simple. So, pull up a chair, touch up your blush and get ready to fall in love with MUD.

Two Rooms to Two Continents

It all started in Toluca Lake, California when a few makeup professionals suddenly saw themselves flooded with hopeful apprentices wanting to break into the industry that they were so fond of.

Unable to help them all, they banded together and opened a small school in the area. And when we say small, we mean it, the tiny space only held two classrooms and a small receptionist area.

It was the perfect space, or so they thought. After only three years they had to move to a larger space in Burbank, CA to accommodate all of the hopeful artists that were flooding through their doors. It was here they began to produce their own products, requiring them to grow in both warehouse and administrative space.

Although the classes in Burbank still remain, their growth continues at an exponential rate, with a school in New York opening in 2005 and a larger location opening in California in 2014.
And all the while they continued to flourish, with partner schools joining their forces to expand the MUD brand and hold classes around the world.

It is of these partner schools that The Salon Professional Academy, Shorewood is proud to be a member.

Creating the Perfect Contour

MUD Makeup has not been around as long as they have been teaching. It was many years after the school was launched that the owners took their passions even further, developing a makeup that they feel covers better, applies smoother, and looks fresher than any other brand.

As with any creation, however, it was not without trial and error, and after many years of experimentation the perfected MUD Makeup was launched in 2006.

The Next Generation of Monsters

Over the years, MUD has expanded even beyond those original three classrooms, and through that growth their curriculum has expanded as well. Moving beyond the basics, they now offer classes in prosthetics, hairstyling, multimedia, special effects, and so much more.
If you are wanting a well rounded education in makeup, the courses offered through MUD could get you there, and they all start with the Beauty Essentials class offered at TSPA Shorewood.

The history of MUD may not stretch back generations, but the tenacious spirit of those first few, and the progress and growth that they have inspired after that has been impressive. There may not be monuments erected in their name, but they have certainly changed the face of make-up, and changed the way future artists are created.

If you are interested in learning more about the MUD Beauty Essentials course offered at TSPA Shorewood, or would like to know how a future in beauty could change your life, contact our admissions department today.

Cat eye makeup has been around for ages. Stretching all the way back to Cleopatra and the Egyptians to the 60s when life was full of bold statements and dark lines. If you love a good cat eye like we do, then you will love this quiz that takes you to your perfect cat eye in only six questions.

Are you ready to master your cat eye skills or find a new future in beauty? Contact us today to learn more about our coming makeup program.