At Louisville Beauty Academy, we don’t just train beauty professionals—we live the principles we teach. Our institution is more than a state-licensed and state-accredited college; it is a living, breathing model of integrity, consistency, and purpose. At the heart of it all is founder Di Tran, whose daily life is a reflection of the values that define our school.
“We do not teach—we share.”
Education at Louisville Beauty Academy is grounded in human-to-human knowledge exchange. Students don’t just listen to lectures—they observe, participate, and emulate. The academy thrives not by authority but by example, with every action—large or small—designed to embody the professionalism, compassion, and discipline required in the beauty industry.
Meet Di Tran: A Life of Service
Di Tran is not just a licensed nail technician with over 20 years of experience—he is also a licensed salon and school owner, and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer engineering. Yet titles mean little without action. Di Tran has worked seven days a week for over two decades, and his motivation isn’t money—it’s service.
Every morning at 5 a.m., you’ll find Di Tran outside the school—not in a meeting, not behind a desk—but leaf blowing, picking up trash, and cleaning not just his property, but the entire block. He cleans his neighbors’ storefronts, back alleys, and sidewalks without being asked, because he believes true cleanliness begins with the soul and flows outward.
To Di Tran, this isn’t just sanitation—it’s spiritual practice. It’s a form of body prayer, a moment to give thanks to the universe for life, for breath, for the chance to serve. This discipline—this ritual of humility and consistency—is what sets the tone for our academy.
Sanitation Is Not a Lesson. It Is a Lifestyle.
Yes, we teach state-regulated sanitation and safety protocols, but more importantly, we live them. Cleanliness in the beauty industry is not just about compliance—it’s about respect. Respect for your tools, your space, your peers, and your clients. And that respect must be habituated to ensure long-term success and safety.
By integrating spiritual discipline and joyful service into daily practice, we cultivate professionals who do more than meet the standard—they become the standard.
Purpose Above Work
At Louisville Beauty Academy, work is not “work.” It’s purpose in motion. For Di Tran and for our students, showing up is not a duty—it’s an act of love. The classroom is a temple. The broom is a teacher. The sidewalk is a canvas of gratitude.
Di Tran says it best:
“I feel joy, productivity, and peace not when I am doing ‘my job,’ but when I am in service. That’s my highest purpose. And that is what we pass on to every student that walks through our doors.”
A Model for the Nation
Louisville Beauty Academy stands as Kentucky’s shining model for beauty education—not just because of our programs in Nail Technology, Esthetics, and more—but because of our culture. A culture built on grit, grace, and gratitude.
We don’t just prepare students for the licensing exam—we prepare them for life.
If you walk down Bardstown Road early enough, you’ll see what we mean. A man with a leaf blower, a heart full of service, and a mission: to elevate the beauty industry, one clean sidewalk—and one student—at a time.
📚 Di Tran has authored over 120 books on humanization, leadership, and purpose-driven living. Explore his works here
