Students at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (Peoria) deserve better…read more Imagine paying thousands to learn a trade you love--only to face threats, harassment, and unqualified teaching while your safety is ignored. That's what multiple students say is happening right now at Tricoci Beauty School in Peoria. Students have reported: Threats and intimidation in class Racial harassment and bullying Instructors teaching outside their qualifications Silence or retaliation when anyone speaks up If you've experienced this, document everything--emails, messages, photos--and reach out to Illinois regulators (IBHE, IDFPR, NACCAS, or OCR). You have a right to safety and the education you paid for. Education should build confidence, not trauma. Let's make noise until every student is protected and every complaint is heard. #TricociTruth #StudentSafety #AccountabilityMatters #IllinoisEducation

I got my hair done by Addy and she killed it!! Had color fill and did an all over red.read more

If you are looking for a cosmetology school to attend, look elsewhere. Oehrliens used to be the…read more"go to" place; the name carried a certain level of experience and professionalism, clearly that has been thrown to the whey side. The teachers they have are experienced, have compassion, and care very much if the students succeed in cosmetology. They spend countless hours guiding the students and showing them "tricks of the trade". However, it appears there are only 2 and sometimes 3 teachers other than the owner, she however is a different subject. There was a turn around of employees, and based off the abuse, I can see why. The majority of students spend most days working on their mannequin heads, talking loudly, and laughing. As a customer it's actually quite annoying to have that kind of noise level and distractions. On several occasions the owner would override what a client and their stylist wanted, and choose what she deemed "best". Often times giving the client an entirely different cut, or not allowing them to get the chemical service they had asked for. My child was actually a student there. We spent well over $20k to have my child no longer even want to be in the cosmetology field because of the verbal abuse that was freely given by the owner and her husband. On a regular basis: there were no teachers for the classroom and groups had to be combined, students were belittled, told to get thicker skin, told they would not amount to anything, and told they would never make it in the cosmetology field, yet they would graciously take their $20+k for tuition. If there was an issue with another student, their response would be, "deal with it". There was vandalism and theft that was never addressed and ignored. The dropout rate is very high, and many of those students have to take a break, some come back to finish, but most don't return. If we were able to do it all over again I would certainly say, RUN, don't enroll. Go to Paul Mitchell, it's worth the drive.

My first visit and not impressed at all!! Waited for over an hour to be seen, I got to the salon…read more13 minutes after it opened. I expect long waits at beauty schools, I understand, however when I asked how it worked because I had waited for almost an hour, they said they just must have skipped me and they were really busy. Annoyed I was polite sat down and waited (like an idiot) another 20 minutes, without a word watching client after client called up. I am a VERY patient person, I know what I'm paying for and how it works. It was so disappointing to see they lack of training in customer service. They really do give beauty schools a bad name. Unless you have a "friend" that works here, please don't waste your time. And from the looks of it, if you want a well trained hairdresser don't waste your time here.

I went there with a picture of what I wanted done to my hair. It's considered a specialty technique…read morefor coloring hair and had been told by other places they didn't have anybody that was qualified to do it. I called Hairmasters and they said they'd love to do it for me. Erika and Bethany did an over the top excellent job at duplicating it to a tee! The cut was perfect too! My hair is so healthy and vibrant looking now; I couldn't be happier with the work done! The customer service is above and beyond perfect as well! THANKS LADIES!! I found a new place and will be back.

From the owner: Here at Hairmasters, we know what drives beauty professionals to succeed— what they see as relevant…read moreto further their career; we provide education, tools and a community in which to thrive.

Horrible experience w a student with 3 inch nails. Then was told I made her uncomfortable instead…read moreof trying to help me, she was more important than my service. Never completed service and instructor made me leave. With conditioner still in hair after rinsing and damp, was not even going to comb me out. Had to do myself. Very bad!

Marie was my student esthetician today. 2-12-25. She was so knowledgeable and professional. I…read moreappreciate her kindness, and willingness to help me. Sincerely Michelle

Great job Kaitlin kline she did a fast an perfect job on my hair today an she was awesome person…read moreto talk to an I give her a 5 star for a wonderful job I love the color it went from shit color to a white gray platinum I love it an she told me every step she was doing to my hair a very very great job I would definitely ask for her again great job an thank u

Brought my sister-in-law here to prepare for homecoming. My…read moresister-in-law got a OPI no chip manicure a custom one hour facial paraffin wax and eyebrow wax with Lauren Johnson I believe. I got a pedicure and one hour facial with Miranda Acosta. The facilities of this location are very nice and clean but of course it is a typical school and there is less privacy then what you expect in a salon still it's better than most schools I have gone to. Parking is really easy as there is a huge parking lot around the building. Value - Value here is pretty good with the exception of the manicure if they didn't have the know chip special it would have cost the exact same as what you find in a professional salon. Service - From my sister-in-law's experience Lauren J. was absolute fantastic and helped make her 1st spa trip a pleasant one. Unfortunately my technician was Miranda A. and I did not enjoy the services as much. Part of the issue was a light effort to get me intrested in a mlm program she does called Mellaluca and not completing the full spa pedicure but listed I rcvd it as a service. I did not receive nail filing, foot or leg mask or hot towels. Had to straighten that out at the front desk. The spa facial was okay, I don't think anything was skipped but the steps weren't explained and there wasn't any questions about skin type so I am not sure. Overall front desk was great and my SIL had a great time so I would be happy to try this again.

I'm leaving a review as a client, not a student of the school…read more I thought it was terrific! I am really pleased with both the haircut and the experience. The student-stylist (Ava) listened carefully to what I said I was looking for in the haircut and what kind of daily time/styling I put into my hair, and her instructor was readily available for instruction, suggestions and feedback as the student-stylist needed or wanted. The student-stylist did a wonderful on my haircut, and added some fun styling to give me some ideas. The salon itself is very clean and well equipped. The price for a shampoo-haircut-set is $18. So reasonable! As it's a school, they're open regular school hours, so no Saturday appointments. Also budget 10-15 minutes more than you might be used to for the haircut, as the student and instructor sometimes discuss techniques and your goals. But if you can make time during the week, I highly recommend them.

From the owner: The Royal School is committed to providing quality education to interested students in cosmetology,…read morenail technology, and barber programs. We have created a specialized focus on today's trends and long running style staples through the industry. Students graduate with the knowledge and skills to become state licensed and profitable in today's leading beauty business!