The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville

What The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville does

The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville (branded TSPA Dallas) is a single-campus, for-profit beauty school franchise operating at 2440 B South Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville, Texas, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Founded circa 2005 and now in its 20th year of operation, the academy delivers two state-approved core programs: a 1,000-hour cosmetology program (~8-12 months full-time, ~$18,600 tuition) and a 750-hour esthetics program (~$13,500 tuition), with multi-tier scholarships ($500-$2,000) and federal financial aid, GI Bill, and MyCAA funding pathways. The institution is accredited by NACCAS, approved by the U.S. Department of Education (School Code #041658), and designated a Redken Premier School and Redken Business Resource.

The technology footprint is modest and service-oriented: iPad-based curriculum delivery, student management systems, and professional salon/spa simulation environments, supplemented by curricula integrated with partner brands including Mizani, Pulp Riot, Circadia, Borboleta, Cinderella Hair, and Hydrafacial. Student salon services (discounted haircuts, facials, lash extensions) and retail product sales supplement tuition revenue. The academy reports a close employer pipeline with DFW Metroplex salons and cites a network-level alumni base exceeding 25,000 graduates across 30+ TSPA campuses. Recent curriculum additions include Hydrafacial training (2024) and Cinderella Hair Extensions certification (2023).

The business model is tuition-driven, with a single physical location supported by ~6 on-staff employees and admissions-led enrollment. The school employs a multi-channel marketing approach spanning Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, SEO, content/blog, email, and campus tours, with prospective-student recruitment concentrated in North Texas. No public revenue disclosure, no external funding, and no parent-subsidiary relationship are indicated; the entity operates as an independently owned franchise within the TSPA network.

Name

The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville

Legal name

The Salon Professional Academy

Website

https://tspadallas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville (TSPA Dallas) is a NACCAS-accredited, Title IV-approved beauty school franchise in Lewisville, TX, offering 1,000-hour cosmetology and 750-hour esthetics programs to aspiring beauty professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with a Redken Premier School designation and bundled brand-partner certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetology & Esthetics Education

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esthetics / Skincare (EDAOALAE), Cosmetology Schools & Programs (HSALANAA)

Keywords

• Cosmetology training
• Esthetics education
• Beauty school programs
• Professional licensure training
• Career training academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cosmetology Program Tuition: Comprehensive cosmetology program requiring 1,000 hours of training. Tuition covers approximately $18,600 including tuition, books, kit, iPad, and fees. Financial aid and scholarships available for qualifying students.
2. Esthetics Program Tuition: Esthetics program requiring 750 hours of training. Tuition approximately $13,500 including tuition, books, kit, and fees. Financial aid and scholarships available for qualifying students.
3. Student Salon Guest Services: Affordable beauty services performed by supervised students. Revenue generated from haircuts, coloring, facials, lash extensions, and other salon/spa services at discounted pricing compared to traditional salons.
4. Professional Skincare Product Sales: Retail sales of professional-grade skincare products including Circadia, Redken, and Mizani products to clients and students for home care use.
5. Scholarship Programs: Various scholarship programs including $1000 Salon/Stylist Referral, $500 Tuition, $1000 Tuition, and $2000 Tuition scholarships awarded to qualifying students to offset program costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TSPA Dallas is a state-approved beauty school delivering a 1,000-hour cosmetology program and a 750-hour esthetics program featuring hands-on training with industry brands such as Redken, Mizani, Pulp Riot, Circadia, Borboleta, Cinderella Hair, and Hydrafacial. The curriculum blends technical skills with business and marketing training and supports graduates through job placement assistance and a student salon that delivers discounted services to local consumers.

Product overview

The Salon Professional Academy is a beauty school offering two primary programs: Cosmetology and Esthetics. The Cosmetology Program (1,000 hours) provides comprehensive training in hair cutting, coloring, styling, skincare, nail care, and makeup application, with included certifications in Hair Extension application using Cinderella Hair. The Esthetics Program (750 hours) focuses on skincare, facials, waxing, and advanced treatments including Hydrafacial and lash extensions using Borboleta Lashes. Both programs include business and marketing training, and students gain hands-on experience providing real salon services to clients in the student salon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetology Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Most students complete cosmetology program in 8-12 months (full-time) or 12-18 months (part-time)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Cinderella HaircoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2023Cinderella Hair Extensions certification now included in cosmetology program. 'Cinderellahair Certified' means comprehensive education and training in the industry, making graduates extension experts.
• RedkenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedken is a premier professional hair care brand. TSPA Dallas is designated as a Redken Premier School and Redken Business Resource. Students learn using Redken color lines including Redken Shades EQ, used by stylists worldwide. The partnership provides industry-leading curriculum and brand credibility.
• MizanicoreTechnology or IntegrationMizani products used for training on textured and curly hair. Part of the educational product ecosystem ensuring students gain experience with diverse hair types and products.
• Pulp RiotcoreTechnology or IntegrationPulp Riot vivid color products incorporated into cosmetology curriculum for training on bold, fashion-forward color techniques.
• CircadiacoreTechnology or IntegrationCircadia professional skincare products used for esthetics program training. Students learn to recommend Circadia products for client home care routines.
• HydrafacialcoreTechnology or IntegrationHydrafacial treatment training included in esthetics program. Esthetician students learn to perform the popular non-invasive facial treatment using Hydrafacial technology.
• Borboleta LashescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Borboleta Lashes, one of the most trusted brands in lash extensions. Students receive hands-on training with Borboleta premium lashes and adhesives, learning proper application techniques using high-quality tools.
• National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)flagshipOthersNACCAS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national agency for institutional accreditation of postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences. TSPA Dallas is fully accredited by NACCAS.
• U.S. Department of EducationflagshipOthersTSPA Dallas is approved by the Department of Education to offer financial aid to qualifying students. School code: #041658. Students can apply for federal financial aid through FAFSA.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aveda Institutes: Cosmetology and esthetics schools operated in partnership with the Aveda brand, similar to TSPA's Redken Premier School model. Emphasizes premium product training, real-world salon simulation, and graduate placement—directly comparable value proposition.
• Milan Institute: Multi-state vocational school chain offering cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology programs with federal financial aid acceptance. Operates student salon services and shares the career-focused training model with TSPA Dallas.
• Paul Mitchell Schools: National cosmetology and barbering school network with a Paul Mitchell brand partnership model similar to TSPA's Redken partnership. Operates hands-on training student salons and serves career-focused beauty students through accredited programs.
• Ogle School: Texas-based cosmetology and esthetics school chain with multiple DFW-area locations, directly competing with TSPA Dallas for the same local student population. Offers state-approved cosmetology hours and esthetics programs with similar financial aid pathways.
• Tricoci University of Beauty Culture: Midwest-based accredited cosmetology and esthetics school chain offering similar state-approved hour programs and student salon services. Comparable in scale to TSPA Dallas with similar employer placement emphasis.
• Empire Beauty Schools: One of the largest cosmetology school chains in the U.S. with multiple locations, offering cosmetology and esthetics programs comparable to TSPA Dallas. Empire is the most direct competitor in the same vocational beauty education category with similar tuition, federal aid eligibility, and student salon model.

Regional players

• Jons International Beauty Academy: Smaller DFW-area cosmetology and esthetics school offering comparable state-approved programs and student salon services. Directly competes with TSPA Dallas for the Lewisville/DFW student population.
• Total Beauty Institute: Texas-based beauty school offering cosmetology and esthetics training with a hands-on salon environment similar to TSPA Dallas. Serves a comparable regional student demographic with state-approved curriculum.

Others

• Redken (L'Oréal Professional): Premier professional hair care brand whose Business Resource designation underpins TSPA Dallas's core brand positioning. While not a direct competitor, Redken is a flagship strategic partner that defines much of TSPA Dallas's curriculum and employer relevance.
• Milady (Cengage Beauty Education): Leading provider of cosmetology and esthetics curriculum and educational materials used across the beauty school industry. TSPA Dallas's website displays Milady as a partner, indicating curriculum licensing relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TSPADallas
• Instagraminstagram.com/tspadallas
• TikToktiktok.com/@tspadallas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-salon-professional-academy-lewisville

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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