I had one of the most unprofessional experiences of my life at this school -- specifically due to…read moreNancy Lopez. I scheduled an appointment to get my hair braided. I arranged childcare and missed work for this appointment. When I arrived, the front desk staff (not the person who booked me) realized there had been no communication about needing to wash and blow-dry my hair before braiding. I explained that Nancy had never informed me of this, and thankfully the front desk kindly honored the original quoted price. After my hair was washed and blow-dried by Christina, we were about to start braiding when Nancy stormed in and abruptly demanded that the service stop until I paid extra for the wash and blow dry. She was loud, rude, and dismissive -- even putting her hand in my face when I tried to explain the miscommunication. She told me not to speak because she was "talking to her student, not me." She then touched my hair and began making discriminatory comments about its length and thickness, saying that it would "cost more" but refusing to give me an exact price. Instead of resolving the issue, she escalated it, argued, and ultimately instructed the student to stop the service entirely. When I asked for her supervisor, she claimed she was the boss and the supervisor, blocking any accountability -- until I insisted and was finally able to speak to the actual administrator, who was kind and understanding. This unnecessary conflict wasted 25 minutes of my appointment, leaving the students pressed for time and forcing my service to be cut down to 2 braids instead of the 4 I had booked. I want to be clear: the students and instructors were professional, kind, and compassionate throughout this. The only problem was Nancy Lopez. Her behavior was unprofessional, hostile, and completely unacceptable in an educational or customer-facing environment. I will be reporting her to the board for her conduct. If you book services here, please know the students are talented and respectful, but the administration -- at least under Nancy Lopez -- is another story.

My experience here was pretty smooth. The space felt clean and comfortable, and the staff handled…read morethings in a calm, professional way. The service followed a clear process and stayed on track the whole time.

absolutely i would recommend them first of all the environment is so great they do not touch a head…read moreuntil a scripture in bible is read and prayer never experienced that in any work environment such a blessing. students are being taught well great instructors who vheck their work and show has they teach how it should be done. i received many compliments on hair. prices are so wonderful save a lot of money. they do it all facials eyebrows i hope you give these students a chance to show you wha they have learned.

Front desk lady was rude, unpleasant, and quite a damper to a beautiful day! I understand the…read moresemantics of walking in to a shop but we should hold ourselves to a higher standard, in a way that makes clients feel like the wait is worth it and their experience is valuable! I took my money elsewhere :)

Enrolling in manicurist class , days go by quick my teacher Miss Anisa has had patience with…read moreteaching me & making sure I'm understanding the course. Girls are nice & hours are manageable. Part time full time & even night classes!

I give 5* to this school for everything it offers, teaching materials that are very helpful,…read moreteachers professionalism, for their dedication to make you understand the secrets of aesthetics. Pay as you go which is great because once you're done you don't have to worry about any loans. This school changed my life and today I am an esthetician because of everything I have learned here. I addition, I made a lot of new friends with that we still meet up and network together. In the future I am planning of taking other extra courses that they offer. I highly recommend it! Thank you Savvy Beauty Academy

I truly couldn't have chosen a better school. I started this journey as an esthetician student…read moreduring a very difficult time in my personal life, and KC Beauty Academy became more than just a place to learn -- it became a safe space for me. I felt supported, encouraged, and genuinely cared for every single day. The school has a kind and peaceful environment that is also filled with joy and laughter. I grew not only as an esthetician, but as a person. I will always cherish the lessons, the growth, and every moment of my education here. I also met incredible people who became friends for life, which made this experience even more special. A very special thank you to my teacher Julia. I was so lucky to have you as my teacher. You are beautiful inside and out, and your positive energy made our days brighter and made us look forward to each new day at school. Your patience, encouragement, and belief in me meant more than you will ever know. You truly inspired me not just to become a great esthetician, but to grow in confidence and strength as a person. Thank you to Rino for always being there to help with anything and everything from the very beginning. Your kindness and willingness to assist made such a difference in my experience. And to Mr. J and Ms. Jenny -- thank you for your warmth and positivity. Your presence added so much to the atmosphere of the school, and I truly appreciate you both. I will be forever grateful for my time at KC Beauty Academy. It will always hold a special place in my heart. I miss you all

I came in for a keratin treatment and ended up meeting the director, Mr. J -- he's amazing! He…read morereally makes sure his students do a great job and runs this place so well. He's knowledgeable, professional, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I can't wait to come back for a balayage treatment!

Showed up to the Academy of Beauty around 1:15. I was not aware that I had to physically check in,…read morewrite my name on a list, and leave my phone number. So I stood there waiting about 15 minutes behind two other people, thinking that was the system. Finally I asked how to get a haircut and was told I needed to put my name and number down. At that point it was already 1:30. At 2:40 the manager and owner, Tim Nguyen, came downstairs and told me, "Yeah I think we'll be able to see you. Just wait." He also said that people typically have to sign in by 9 AM, but that it would be okay for me and someone would see me. Fast forward to 2:50, I checked again and asked if I was still going to be able to get a haircut. I was then told no. Apparently the students they thought were available had decided to leave. So I basically wasted an hour and a half for nothing. When I asked if they take appointments, I was told they do not. But when I walked outside and looked at their A frame advertisement, it clearly said "Walk ins welcome and appointments encouraged." That makes zero sense. If I could rate this place negative stars, I would.

Absolutely love this place! I went with my whole family for facials, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. The students are incredibly careful and handle everything with so much love and attention--you can really feel how much they care. The front desk lady was so sweet and gave us great guidance in choosing the right services for each of us. It made the whole process smooth and welcoming. We left feeling totally rejuvenated and pampered. The teachers are SO, SO, SO kind and supportive, both to us and the students. You can tell they create such a positive environment. Overall, such a relaxing and heartwarming experience, highly recommend!

I have been debating about making this review all week. I really had mixed feelings. I want to give…read morean honest review so people can be happy with there service 100%. I found them through offer up and saw they offered classic lash extension course for $500, the two women teaching the class were very nice and I can not say other wise. However, I find them unfit and not prepared to teach an eyelash course. The "salon" is in a terrible area, very hot and not so sanitary. Also, they do not have the materials needed to hold a functioning class. The class was set to begin at 9 A.M didn't begin until an hour after. The lash tech owner of damedelash and tas makeup academy were the one running the class. Yet, felt as if she was reading through the packet not going much in detail. Occasionally, asked if anyone had any questions. Practically, stuff you could find on YouTube. The demonstration was a quick 5 mins demonstration on how to apply an individual eyelashes. We took longer on how to clean the eyelash when removing them than actually applying the lash. Had no clear view or led light to actually see her applying the lash. My kit was incomplete...Both ladies started the new students on actual people that we brought in ourselves. However, if you are a beginner like I am. You can not start on an actual persons lashes with out trying it out on a mannequin first to get the technique down. Ladies, we are working with a glue similar to crazy glue and sharp tweezers near an eye area anything that goes wrong can be very hazardous and affect the persons vision. Both ladies are very nice and respectful however, being nice is not going to get someone to learn the technique. Not worth $500 or your time. Yes, you can ask questions but, when the ones teaching the class are running a conversation by the desk area is rude and in my perspective just in it for a quick buck... I thought they would be walking around assisting the whole time. Seeing if the student makes errors to correct and demonstrate why we shouldn't do that. But, that's did not happen. Maybe in the future when they are more developed they could run a class but at the moment they are not. Feel horrible giving my honest opinion but many girls need to know before going to attend this course. Rather pay $700 elsewhere before taking the course with them. Don't waste your money girls do research ahead of time. Especially, if you are a beginner like myself. I thought I would fall in love with lashing however, this course made me hate it. Giving them 1 stars cause the girls were nice and respectful.

I just completed the classic and volume lash course with Veronica, and if it were possible to give…read moreher 10 stars I would. Veronica was not only extremely professional, she was helpful, articulate and VERY detailed in her instruction. She was also very observant and patient during the hands on training with both the mannequin and model. She explained each step in a detailed manor and made me and everyone in the class feel comfortable. Thank you Veronica for all your help and advice! I'm practicing and I look forward to going back for a master class. I really recommend this place.

amazing overall experience, professional , cordial, all staff members where knowledgeable, willing…read moreto help and answer questions i Found the school schedule very convenient for my busy life . I love the experience and I love Mrs. Sonia

I had the most amazing experience at ICBAS! I'm so sad that my time there is over but forever…read moregrateful for such an amazing school, staff & teacher who gave me the confidence and guidance to move forward and pass my state board exam and officially gain my license. So glad I chose this school to attend, the hybrid program makes it so easy to manage especially with a busy schedule! If you've been looking at other schools let your search stop here!

The school is clean and everyone looks very friendly. Everyone looks hardworking and dedicated.read more

Super hostile with an overbearing 'teacher'…read more I had a scheduled facial here but left before the service started and did not proceed with the appointment. The intake process felt disorganized and unclear. There were multiple staff involved (including a supervising instructor and a student and others), but communication was indirect and not clearly explained at the start. I was asked for basic information through multiple people instead of being addressed directly, which made the check-in feel awkward and unstructured. None of this was communicated before hand. Facials are quite direct and a comfortable experience for a client. The environment felt uncoordinated and not what I expected based on the booking and messaging beforehand, so I chose to leave and forfeit the deposit.

I am a regular at this establishment because I live nearby. This beauty academy has many different…read moreprograms for cosmetology and they keep adding more. They even help students get financing in terms of providing resources for them. The services are provided by students who are supervised by teachers. They have a day program and an evening one. For today's service I requested a regular pedicure and the student did a good job. Last time I was here, it was rough as the students did not want to interrupt their teacher so the colors on my mani & pedi were weird one's they pulled out of their bags. Additionally the teacher was in class and not supervising their work. I was not happy when I left. But today I was

This review is purely for scheduling. I made an appointment for the academy weeks ago, and they…read morecanceled less than two days in advance because the student calendar changed. I was never told about this possibility and find it very unprofessional. There was no apology, just a message that it was cancelled and they could fit me in in three weeks. If you make an appointment just know that they may cancel on you after you've waited for weeks with little notice.

Today's makeup bootcamp was alot of fun! Cheryl was a great…read moreinstructor. We went over techniques that I always wanted to go over. We got time to work in teams and do make up demonstrations in class and have instructors critique our work. I would highly recommend anyone to take this class.

The company is a rip off never sent my certificate after attending a class, Called and emailed…read morefollowing up never returned my calls or emails. Dont waste your time. Just go to a rebuttable school.