Ok, it's a school, so I expected shaky, unsure hands (and I got it), but what in the world is MBA…read moreteaching these students?!?! I paid for a manicure with gel nails and a pedicure. I washed my hands and dried them and she pushed my dry cuticles up with a metal tool (no cuticle cream, cuticle nippers or heating pads like I am accustomed to) then used a Dremel-type rotating tool to sand away what cuticle came up. No lotion massage either (although my friend who was also getting a manicure with gel nails did get a hand massage). The teacher or supervisor only casually glanced over twice and checked nothing. In fact, she left for the day when my pedicure started. I did get a brief massage on my feet, but no cutting back of the cuticle or relief for the ingrown toenail. MBA - your students deserve better from you than this - and the price for a poor job (still limping because two toenails cut to the quick) was about the same as the full-service spa chair mani-pedi I get in Atlanta.

My daughter and I went and this academy is a gem. The students are learning from the best…read moreinstructors. They understand "customer speak" we can try to describe what we want, but we need their skills and creativity in making it happen. Lots of check-in with the instructors and.Students worked hard to make us comfortable. I love this environment. Great price, products and attitude. We both got beachy wave perms and LOVE it!!! Go in with patience, open heart and open mind.

I had such a fantastic experience getting my nails done with my mom. The students were all very…read moresweet and professional. They did an amazing job! Very reasonable for the service and incredibly satisfied. If you are thinking about going this is your sign to go!!

If you have only been to the old academy in Goleta, you will suspect you have died and gone to…read morebeauty salon heaven the minute you open the large glass door to the gorgeous, large building on Anacapa. I couldn't believe my eyes. This is state-of-the-art facility with high ceilings and industrial exposed tubing on the ceiling. It's modern and shiny with 20 or so stations for hair in the center of the room and a long row of nail stations along the right side. Stairs take you up to the classrooms and treatment room for facials. The old facility was built around the time of the PHF (the SB County loony bin). It was institutional, evoking Suzanne Vega's "Institution Green." The work was always excellent, though. Good product and well-trained students nearly ready to graduate. The prices are unbelievable. I had a "premium" facial with Lauren. It took 65 or so minutes and the sheets on the reclining bed were incredibly soft. The steam felt fantastic. There are no curtains separating the beds and everyone speaks in a whisper, so it's quite peaceful. I have clear skin but it's been about 18 months since my last facial. I have no pimples or skin problems but facials are important for evening out skin tone. For people who need extensive extractions, facials will result in clearer skin. Those who don't hydrate properly with product will also benefit. But I am pretty hydrated (Tatcha cleanser, exfoliator, moisturizer, Erasa Skincare anti-aging serum, and Faces by Liliana toner and eye cream) .So for me, it was ultra hydration plus a radical improvement in skin tone. I am going to go this week, if possible, for a blowout or updo. The hair services are staggeringly inexpensive. A French braid for $11 (long hair) and updo for $26. I wish Gov Hair Product (or French Laundry) had opened this sooner. I will be back regularly until I move back to New York. What a joy! 10 stars! (And Lauren is fantastic!)

Great value and environment. All students and checked by…read moreeducator..am happy to find an affordable option like this. Limit is time and no weekend s. .x x x x x All the same ..

This was seriously the best experience. Rachel and Su my instructors were amazing !!…read more Rachel and Su were so knowledgeable, helpful , supportive , so positive , reassuring and very hands on with my training which meant a lot . The class is all day which sounds a bit intimidating at first but it flys by ! I felt so comfortable with these ladies that it made this class so fun and made all my nerves just float away . They provide lunch for you which is so great cause if your like me you are constantly hungry so that's a nice add on ! I got to work on 3 models and by my last one I was feeling super confident and ready to start my new microblading career thanks to these wonderful ladies and this class ! You get sent home with a work book with alll the info you learned so you can always go back and review it . Also everything you need to work on future clients . Pigments , tools ... Thank you again Rachel and Su you guys made that class such a great experience !

After sending my 1st pic. I was receiving many messages about scheduling an appointment. Come to…read morefind, once I decided I was declined. I was very disappointed

This is my 1st time being here! I can't say enough good things about Pauline. Not only she's polite…read moreand sweet but she's good at what she does! I loved how she massaged my scalp when she washed my hair and what amazed me the most was her blow-dry skills. I went in with my hair in a bun and came out with a full volume semi- wavy style totally fits my facial contour. Pauline is a professional!

Had my hair done at Academy Salon Professional today. I was in need of a change. I was greeted by…read morethe sweetest receptionist, Danni who is always so sweet and accommodatin.I brought in a picture for inspiration and my stylist, Kelly, gave me exactly what I wanted and more. Kelly gave me the volume and change I needed. Her instructor, Mr. Nathan was amazing, professional and soooo knowledgeable about everything. Danielle, the admissions director, is a sweetie. I will recommend Academy for every style you need And want.

Definitely recommend them as a school & as a client to style/bleach etc!…read moreMs, Klaudia is AMAZING! She's a great teacher & guides her students very very well. Ms, Klaudia & 3 of her students stayed until 11PM to finish my hair to make sure i leave satisfied. As a client, i learned so much about my hair & what Ms. Klaudia teaches, that i am considering going to school here. Back story: A stylist in Palmdale/Lancaster ruined my hair and i thought id give Monarch a chance to correct it. Immediately they were very welcoming, they analyzed my hair very thoroughly & gave me a few recommendations before they treated my hair to give me the blonde i wanted. Monarch Beauty absolutely killed it with the results!! I LOVE MY HAIR & the outcome of the service.

I've never taken time to write a not-so-great review on a business before, but unfortunately this…read moreexperience calls for it. I had very reasonable expectations going into Monarch for a haircut/bleach and tone. I've gone to beauty schools for services before, and understand the nature of it as well as the risks. But I've never left one completely dissatisfied. Here's the thing, though- The student did maybe 10% of my cut. The instructor did the remaining 90% And not only did she ignore what I asked for, she botched what she gave me. The photo I showed her is far from the cut I received. It is SO much shorter, the layers are very rough, blunt, and uneven, and the shortest layer is literally unstylable. I explained that I needed enough length to curl daily. I was far more after a little volume and hair health than a full on transformative haircut. If the student had done this, though I'd obviously still be upset about the outcome, I feel it'd have been excusable, and would have understood. I wouldn't be writing this review. But there is no reason whatsoever that a licensed cosmetology instructor should have been so very careless in this situation. I felt there was zero caution exercised, and it was just immediate chopping off major length, no work up to it. So it was too late pretty much instantly. And even the student was visibly jarred upon watching. I voiced that she cut it way too short, and she told me that she left far more length than my photo showed, which frankly felt insulting because it just simply isn't true and anyone with eyes could see that. Not to mention that later on in the appt when her student asked her how much longer she should leave my bleach in after checking me, she didn't even look and said "her hair will tell you." I understand the sentiment, but that's not teaching. That's a disservice to her students whom are paying top dollar to be there. I'm not going to name the student, as she did a very good job on my bleach/tone, and I don't want her name to be associated with a 1-star review. The instructors name was Mrs. Ramirez, who I've come to understand is head cosmotology instructor. It's very unfortunate, because now I'm in a tough spot trying to find a stylist whom can install extensions ASAP as I cannot go to work like this. So I'm going to be out several hundreds of dollars, and several hours of my day (which I have to take off work for) I'm not sure how the other instructors operate, so I can't say to stay away from this place entirely, but I would definitely discourage having Mrs. Ramirez oversee/participate in your services. Her approach is far too lackadasical.

I was throughly impressed with this school and we haven't even enrolled yet! My friends and I…read morebrought our kids to the beach today and we were sitting beside the school. Nick (one of the surf instructors) was in the water and was very friendly. He helped my kids and several others learn a few basics about surfing before assisting them in taking waves in. He was patient, kind and incredibly encouraging to each child with a variety of skill levels. I am very excited to enroll as soon as we can because it was such a great experience!

Scheduling/confirming the appointment was a nightmare, but Kip was a great instructor.read more