Z (Zairia) listen to exactly what I wanted. She was attentive & went above and beyond educating me…read moreon the health of my natural hair and she gave me a natural hair routine which I'm excited about. I truly appreciate her patience and professionalism. She's truly a natural in the cosmetology Industry! M. Battle

The first two times I went to this salon were great top tier experiences! The third time was ok…read moredidn't really get what I wanted but it wasn't a permanent thing (I went to get Dutch Braid and the stylist couldn't do them) my most recent visit had me crying in the parking lot. The minute I walked in I should have known to leave, I asked to use the restroom and I was sent downstairs (I have arthritis in both knees) which would have been fine but the lady that came in right after me was directed to a restroom on the same floor as the lobby. My appointment was at 5:45 and I didn't get sat in a chair until close to 6:30. The lady who did my hair was very nice so there's that. When I showed her and her instructor my inspo pic they both said it was doable with the hair I had, I told them if it wasn't I could find a plan b no big deal but they assured me it would happen. So I'm feeling pretty good about life at this point thinking my hair is going to be fabulous. When they started the foils I began to get concerned the instructor did a few to show the student and when the student took over the foils they were kind of haphazard and wonky, but I told myself to have faith in the process. So wash and toner time happen. I get back to the chair and the towel comes off my head and I am horrified to find that the chunky money pieces I wanted were an obscene shade of yellow/orange. The highlights were uneven and you can see where they missed putting product on some of them because there would be brown sandwiched by blonde on the same strip of hair. The cut was ok, I have a few uneven pieces in the back but I can live with that. I am so not wanting to out of the house with this mess on my head. I

You can visit and get a service from people working towards their dream and it's at a discounted…read moreprice. How cool is that!? I visited and Addison gave me an incredible facial. Her massage techniques seriously rivaled those of the estheticians I have worked with at top tier spas across the country. I wish I lived closer or I'd be here all the time. In the past I have come for shampoo blowouts and loved it. They definitely prep students to set them up for success.

I had an appt for a haircut. Nothing crazy. Just a trim to the ends & a trim/cleaning up my layers…read more I asked for 4in to be cut & ended up with @ 9in cut off. I specifically asked the student that if she was unsure about anything I had asked, that she ask her educator for help. She didn't until the very end when she was doing some face framing & instead of gliding the scissors down the length of my hair to do this, she just chopped chunks into the front of my hair. The only way to salvage this was to cut my hair short to even this out. It was a terrible haircut & unfortunately I won't be going back. This is the second time this exact thing happened. While I understand they are students & you're taking that risk when you go, there just needs to be better supervision for the students. This girl who cut my hair was graduating in 4 wks & seemed like she was only 4 wks into the program. That's how bad this was. Also, I have been going here for probably 20 yrs so I k ow the drill. The caliber of students & educators has severely decreased. Back in the day the students & educators were much more professional & put together. Now when you go here, most of the students & educators look like they just rolled out of bed & grabbed anything on the floor. There is no professionalism. The educators used to come over and check in a few times during a visit. Now they come over at the beginning & the end & don't check in at all during the appt. This place used to be so much better than it is now. I would not recommend.

Good People caring and wanting to make sure the students are getting all they need to be successful…read more Love Cara and the rest of them such grear people. Making sure quality work is happening there

From the owner: Here at Summit Salon Academy Charlotte, we are dedicated to educating and growing future beauty…read moreprofessionals. Our mission is to create artists who will succeed in the industry while living their passion through hair design and creativity. We are inspired by you everyday!

Best esthetics teacher in the area! Great education, with…read morelots of hands on. I truly enjoy going to school everyday. Kristi is awesome!

If you have any thoughts of going GOOO! Everyone there was so nice and it was an amazing service…read more They listened to my concerns and even gave recommendations after the service was done. So relaxing and so worth the price!

I knew it was a beauty school so I packed my patience, but I definitely didn't have a positive…read moreexperience. The "instructor" was snacking on potato chips and not observing the trainee's work. The trainee didn't speak much English but there was a translator but it was still painfully slow. The polish job was sub-par. The pedicure had taken REALLY long and I needed to get out of there so the instructor decided it was better to re-polish - after the trainee tried to fix a smudge she caused. She sprayed OIL BASED quick dry between the two coats of polish - guess what that did? A full 30 minutes later, after driving home with the fan blowing on my feet, the polish was still not dry! Also, they use some off-brand of polish that isn't heavily pigmented so the job looks like it was done with that cheap polish you get at Walgreens. Save your money and go somewhere else.

I was asked by the business CEO/teacher to take my review down or she would "tell the public my…read moreprogress in school" then when I did not respond to demands, she went on google review that apex holds "high standards "and sorry I couldn't keep up. If high standards is teaching curriculum backwards and majority self study I would hate to see what low standards are.. for one that's so unprofessional as a "ceo and teacher"And for two the other schools Wouldn't even accept my hours once they found out it was from Apex I was specifically told that I would have to start over because they know the school is "no good" ‍ Side note I was also advised to pay cash. Also the teacher turn over rate... new teacher every other day at one point, no teacher at all for a couple weeks. ***I was The only student kicked out while let everyone else stay even the ones that originally brought up the fact she wasn't accredited. I was also the only white Caucasian American student at that time****

There were many services offered. I was really impressed as you can tell. I personally opted for a…read moreperm rod set, however, they do sew ins, braids, silk press wash, and go roller sets etc. The best part is it's affordable. The service was amazing and I definitely will be going back. Keep in mind. This is a school and they are artist so they sensitive about the Ish so go in with an open mind and allow them to work 10 out of 10 experience. Conjy is the best!!!!!!!

I went and had finger waves done I telling the truth they…read morewere hard like l wanted them and they was cute

I have received excellent service from the student barbers at Premier Grooming Academy. Mr. Tap is…read morea Task Master who vigilantly monitors his student barbers. He means business and his students understand that. The student barbers are courteous, considerate, receptive to input from customers and Mr. Tap. They operate in a professional manner and seem very inquisitive about every aspect of "barbering." They work as a team and constantly listen and observe every aspect of "how to cut hair." They interact positively with their peers and the environment of the shop is "easy going." Even when Mr. Tap isn't in the shop monitoring his student barbers...it's like his spirit is there and the students behave in a professional manner. I receive ultimate attention and treatment each time I get my hair cut. There is no animosity and everyone gets along very well. It is impressive to observe the demeanor of the student barbers. It is quite apparent that they will be successful in the "barber shop world." These student barbers are a positive extension of Mr. Tap and they personify his work ethic, professionalism and attention to detail. It is always a pleasure to step inside Premier Grooming Academy and observe what these prospective professionals learn and how they mature. It's not just about the barbering process...it is about life...and that is what Mr. Tap teaches them. These student barbers are the "Real Deal." Respectfully submitted by: Artemus Flagg, Ph. D. (a very critical individual). My taste is very simple...I only like and expect the BEST!!!. Mr. Tap will continue his legacy and he is well respected in the community, the state and the nation. You have to experience the ambiance of Premier Grooming Academy to understand and acknowledge my perspective of a "Good Thing."

From the owner: The mission of Premier Grooming Academy is to provide excellence in barber training and to provide…read moreopportunities to enable students to become successful barbers.

I graduated from NC Nails Esthetics March 19th 2026, Love Love it there! Ms. Mai and Ms. Vy were…read morealways so supportive and kind to me and my classmate. learned so much from them.

I Graduated from NC nails and esthetics back in January (2026)! My experience there was awesome the…read moreteachers are super sweet and will show you anything you have questions on. It wasn't as expensive as I was thinking it would be, I was full time so it was a little cheaper too! It's awesome being a student here because esthetic students can ask you to model for them and you basically can get free services done for having them practice on you. I made life long friendships here, I'm actually working in a salon right now with two of them :) thank you for guiding me in this new journey! Good luck to everyone who is trying to become a nail tech!

Looking for an at home baking class? Sweet Spot has awesome take home baking kits. I tried the…read moreFrench macaron baking class for my Mother's Day gift. They give you everything ingredients wise pre-measured and they include a video for the class. I added on baking sheets because our home ones were ancient. They suggest using silicone mats and a stand mixer. I am a beginner with macarons but I have some casual experience with baking. I loved the format and the steps in the how-to video from the chef. I enjoyed the video class and watched it multiple times. That said I do wish the video had included more how to advice on piping the macarons. That was where I struggled in the class. The pluses are the ingredients are all included--including buttercream and ganache--and the steps are organized well. And the macarons' dough was delicious! Even if my macarons look crazy, they taste phenomenal!! They suggest using the ingredients that week or freeze for up to 3 months. My hubs did the pickup that you can schedule when you pay online. Fantastic idea for an at home baking experience!!

We had a fantastic time making French maccarons!! It was a surprise bday party with 20 people and…read morecould not have been more fun and so well done so thank you!