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Summit Salon Academy in Tacoma stands out among beauty schools because it pairs technical training in cosmetology and esthetics with a business-focused curriculum, real community involvement, and hands-on practice in a supervised student salon, all from owners who are involved in daily operations. Choosing a beauty school is about more than learning how to cut…

Lights, camera, action! On Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, Summit Salon Academy in Tacoma rolled out the red carpet for one of our most beloved traditions: our annual Hair BRA-Zaar. With the 2025 theme, “Hair BRA-Zaar Goes Hollywood,” our students and alumni created some show-stopping looks based on movies that featured iconic hair and fashion, all…

At Summit Salon Academy in Tacoma, business education is part of the beauty training, for good reason. When people imagine beauty school, they often picture the creative, hands-on parts: learning how to cut, color, style, and transform. But ask any experienced stylist or esthetician, and they’ll tell you: the real secret to success in the…

At Summit Salon Academy Tacoma, we believe that beauty education extends far beyond the classroom, and nothing showcases that better than Reign of Style 2025. Held earlier this year, this high-energy, high-creativity event brought together top talent from across the region—including licensed professionals and beauty students—to compete in a runway show unlike any other. With…

Lights, Camera, Action! This year, Summit Salon Academy Tacoma is rolling out the red carpet for the 2025 Hair BRA-Zaar, and the theme is one for the stars — Hair BRA-Zaar Goes Hollywood! Join us on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for an unforgettable evening where our future beauty professionals bring iconic film looks to life…

Summit Salon Academy in Tacoma is making waves in the beauty industry once again! Recently featured in the Beauty Industry Report, our academy was recognized for its outstanding commitment to philanthropy, community engagement, and student empowerment. The feature highlighted our successful Hair BRA-Zaar event, which raised an impressive $32,000 for the nonprofit HairToStay’s Sydney Berry…