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    Brown Aveda Institute

    3.5 (24 reviews)

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    3 times - 3 new looks
    Karleen W.

    I have gone here 3 times now and each time had Makenzie W. Makenzie shows confidence and knowledge when talking about color and has done a great job each time! The educators are there to talk with the student before they begin any service and do a final inspection before you leave. Highly recommend Makenzie W.

    Cosmos H.

    I have been going to Brown Aveda for many years to have complete facial sugaring aka waxing. I made an appointment to have this service done today. Guess what, their receptionist only booked me for an eyebrow wax, not the entire face. This is the second time they screwed up. They said we can wax your brows but you will have to come back another day......fool me twice, right. They not only lost a long time customer but many of my friends as well. This beauty school has no accountability whatsoever. The owner was not present today and I'm sure she would have made an accommodation as this was their error...for the second time.

    My hair after my appt at Brown Aveda (Mentor) with Grace M.
    Stephanie M.

    I was a hair model for a student name Grace M. this past weekend. It was her first time practicing foils. I showed her a few photos of what I wanted done and she did just that!!! If you decide to be a hair model to help these students practice please be patient, it may take longer than your usual hair stylist would. You must remember they are practicing their craft so leave time in your day. I enjoyed my time at Brown Aveda (in Mentor)!! I am happy with my new highlights, I learned about new products, and all the instructors were very friendly and helpful with their students.

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    7 months ago

    I don't pick up any of my products there anymore. The manager refused a legitimate return. Poor customer service.

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    I recently had an eyebrow appointment on Tuesday. Unfortunately, I can't remember her name, but she did such a clean job.

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    Took 7.25 hours for my hair to get two different colors. Average 2 hours for a crappy pedicure that chips the next day. Not worth it

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    I went here for cosmetology school I started in August 2010 and graduated September 2011.

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    Le Jeane Academe

    Le Jeane Academe

    5.0(3 reviews)
    57.2 mi

    Hannah was wonderful, the massage was so relaxing and thoughtful. She has a great touch! We will…read moredefinitely be returning. My fiancé had Marie, he was so relaxed he was snoring!

    The best guest service experience I've ever had at a cosmetology school! Professional level work,…read moreand COVID-safe procedures! I highly recommend anyone needing any hair services to come here! Facilities: I came in for guest services (specifically for a perm and haircut). Le Jeane Academe is located within a cute Colonial Revival style building that's as charming on the inside as it is outside! The interior is very modern and spacious. All of the equipment, from styling seats to manicure tables were very new in condition. There's even a cafe inside, although it was closed when I came due to the pandemic. Hygiene: All staff wear masks and appropriate personal protective equipment. They also check your temperature when you come in. Everything that a guest would touch, from the pens to the chairs and tables were sterilized between guests. On top of this, I had an entire area of 10 styling seats to myself (and the two students and instructor, of course). The safety measures taken combined with the ample social distancing allowed me to leave with peace of mind and no anxiety about whether or not I might've contracted coronavirus. Student to Instructor Ratio: The student to instructor ratio was 2:1. While this review rates Le Jeane Academe from the point of view of guest services, I think any prospective cosmetology student should pay attention! Other schools I've been to, often have an instructor supervising 5 students, as well as floating between multiple guests. The best part is that I had one instructor dedicated to me; she didn't divide her time amongst other guests or students, and supervised my service the entire time. Quality of Work: I was extremely satisfied with the turnout of my perm and cut. The students clearly take pride in their work, and the same is true for the instructor. Of course, as students, there were a few moments when they needed help, but with an instructor dedicated to me, she was literally always available to offer help and instruction. Unlike some other schools where the students may need to call an instructor for help, at Le Jeane Academe, because all of the instructors' attention was on her students and one guest, she watched and was able to anticipate moments when the students would've had questions and show them. Not only did it probably provide better instruction, but it sped up my time here, as there was no unnecessary downtime and everything just flowed seamlessly! Conclusion: As a guest, I got professional salon quality results with my perm and haircut, with the whole visit taking about 3.5 hours, which is slightly slower than a professional salon, but much faster compared to most schools I've been to. Not too shabby, considering I only paid $48 for services that would've easily cost me 3x to 4x more at a salon!

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    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture

    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture

    3.0(6 reviews)
    38.9 mi

    The student did a fair job for no supervision. There was no supervisor in sight. Except for the…read morefront desk, where they were gossiping about the clients and students to other students. The student started to chop an the hair at the ends. No styling - when I question her why she was cutting my hair that way, she response, shock me: "My instructor told me to cut your hair that way." I speechless. This is will not prepare the student to secure a job. Please think about changing up the supervision there.

    This review is on the cosmetology school (specifically the esthetics program), not the services…read moreprovided by students. During one 15 week period in 2018 there were 5 different esthetics teachers. They also lost their manager and a cosmetology teacher during this time. Smoking was taking place directly outside of a propped-open emergency exit and smoking breaks are taken in addition to timed/clocked out breaks. Those that don't smoke are being exposed to second-hand smoke several times per day because they are just outside the exit with the door open. Students take lunches and breaks whenever they want to be unavailable to perform a scheduled service that they do not wish to perform, which leaves students wanting to get their hours completed doing all the services that other students don't wish to do. Students are told to collect their things at 30 - 45 minutes before the end of the day and while they are still clocking hours so that the staff can leave promptly at 5:30, even turning off the lights while students are still in the classroom. Fridays esthetics' classes had no teacher other the cosmetology teacher and therefore busy with those students. Juniors who are also supposed to be tested out of every service by the end of their first 5/6 weeks but are unable to because the class schedule isn't followed. Many advanced esthetics classes are supposed to be given on Fridays, but since there is no Friday instructor it took the juniors additional time to become seniors. Services sometimes could not be performed because they did not have the supplies on hand to complete the service. This didn't happen only one time. Students have been asked/encouraged to call state representatives about proposed state laws that will affect cosmetology schools and students. The students weren't asked that they call and give their opinion. They were given a script of what to say. Not only was that inappropriate to ask of students, but anyone who wanted "extra hours" could come in and call representatives on a day the school is normally closed. This was inappropriate, unethical and unprofessional to ask students to do the political bidding of a school. Arbitrary new rules are thrown at students without any notice and make no sense, such as, students are told that they aren't allowed in the classroom unless it's teacher approved and it can only be for an hour. They are expected to be on the floor. That would be fine typically but there is no common sense factored into this rule. Sometimes all the rooms are full, all the towels and sheets are washed and dried so there is nothing to do on the floor and nowhere but the classroom to go. Raphael's is a poorly run family business that the owner, Ralph Delserone, Is only interested in making money, not in the students or the student salon customers.

    Brown Aveda Institute - cosmetology_schools - Updated May 2026

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