Essentially Divine Boutique at Savage Mill was simply divine. The shop is quiet, elegant, and…read morebeautifully calming. I made a Himalayan salt sugar scrub (I'm allergic to Epsom salt), and enjoyed a lovely cup of tea while creating it, which made the experience even more relaxing. From the moment I walked in until I left, everything felt peaceful and thoughtful. Thank you, Karen--I look forward to working with you again in the future.

I got my makeup artist license from the Chesapeake School of Makeup Artistry in Annapolis back in…read more2001 or 2002. Since then it has moved (to Arnold) and expanded to become the Chesapeake School of Esthetics. The program was excellent and in fact I moved from Minnesota to Maryland to get my makeup artist license from CSMA. At the time the school was a one woman operation, with Betty J Wilder acting as admissions office and instructor. According to the website there is now at least one other staff member onboard. I attended the 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program. We met once or twice a week and the program was completed in about two months. We learned about color theory, face types, skin undertones, makeup applications, and good sanitation practices. I also took a one day followup seminar on photography makeup. Betty is an invaluable resource when it comes to knowing about people, trends, and companies in the beauty business. She is kind, friendly, approachable and absolutely hilarious!! She also introduced me to Paula Begoun's books and debunked many skincare myths (see my review of Paula's Choice skincare: http://www.yelp.com/biz/paulas-choice-renton-2#hrid:TB6hGsxic3s0_7YlZANAug/src:self). My class was maybe ten people at the most, which ensured every student got as much attention and information as they needed. Students ranged from people just interested in cosmetics to people already working as makeup artists. The final exam involved a written test and makeup application demonstration. Though the makeup artist license is not a full cosmetology or aesthetician license, I learned alot, it helped me get a job with two cosmetic lines, and I still get a discount at Sally's Beauty Supply! I highly recommend this program for someone solely interested in makeup, and not hair, nails, waxing, or skincare. Just be aware of the limitations of the license, as many salons will probably prefer someone with a full license. This program currently costs $980. I can't say much about the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program as Betty was just getting the esthetics program started when I was at CSMA. According to the website, the program runs for twenty weeks, enrollment is limited to eight students, and the course includes lecture/theory and hands on labs. Topics covered include: Facial and Body Treatments, Facial Massage, Skin Analysis, Hair Removal, Makeup Application, Skin Care Equipment , Color Analysis, and Retails Skills. The cost is $8,750. There are not many schools or programs like this in the country (believe me, I looked at almost all the possibilities) so if this is your specific area of interest, I highly recommend the Chesapeake School of Esthetics. See the website for more details: http://www.education-csma.com.

I attended Chesapeake School of Esthetics for the 600 Hour Esthetics Program. I am completely…read moresatisfied with the education I received. Betty is extremely knowledgeable and an all around great person to work with. The curriculum is great and I felt 100% prepared to take my state boards with confidence. When I was attending, Betty had a 100% pass rate for the state board testing, which is a statistic that shows how much she puts into her school. After I graduated, I passed my state boards and proceeded on to work in a spa for about 2 years. I just recently ended up being offered my dream job in the cosmetics industry and I have to thank Betty because without this amazing school I would not be where I am today.

Such a fun experience! This is a great idea for date night, and friend activities. Mia was our…read moreinstructor and super thoughtful and kind! 1000% would recommend anyone to do this.

I had such an amazing time at the Tuftn Up Studio in Hyattsville, MD. Who knew creating small rug…read moredesigns would be the best way to spend a Friday night! Dominyce was awesome from the introduction, to the demonstration and throughout the process. I look forward to returning with a group next time...OH and I'll purchase the larger option.

I used M32 Productions for my wedding videography. Loved it! Matthew was a pleasure to work with,…read moreand I felt very comfortable with him during the planning process. He was very unobtrusive on my big day--I didn't even know he was there and I got some great shots. The video montage was beautiful and we watch it all the time. His prices are very affordable as well!

We hired Xanadu to create a moss art mural for our home. It has become the centerpiece of our…read moreliving room! They sent a team to expertly install the project. They were quick, clean, and very professional! We couldn't be happier! Highly recommended!

Spoke with Bethany and she was amazing. Took the time to give me a ton of information. Very…read moreknowledagable and professional. Highly recommended John Robinson and his team.

I want to start off by saying Mr. Robinson is an excellent lawyer, however, his secretary Bethany,…read moreis beyond incompetent in her job duties. She is very unprofessional, she adds things to the statements that you just said to her, she has a tendency to relay false information to the client as well as Mr. Robinson. Our family has been a client of his for over a decade now and I really think Mr. Robinson should reconsider who REPRESENTS HIM! I am in the same profession and if I ever spoke to people the way she does, I wouldn't have a job any longer. This is not based on a one time phone call, this is every time we call the office.

My daughter loves dancing at Jeanettes school of dance! She is growing and thriving in her dance…read moreabilities since joining. If you are looking for a studio that is more personal and like a family, this is it. There are a lot of different options for dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and even acro! My daughter is a part of the ballet company and newly the competition team. My daughter was welcomed with open arms and into the dance family. Ive seen her skills greatly improve since joining Jeanettes school of dance. Ms. Michele is the owner (Jeanettes daughter) and she is wonderful. She along with the other teachers really want to see the girls learn, thrive and succeed. Ms. Michele genuinely loves and cares about each child at her studio. Come join the family!

I started dancing at Jeanette's when I was 3 years old and danced there through my senior year. I…read morealso taught/ assisted throughout the years. now as an adult I've come back for adult dance classes. the atmosphere of Jeanettes is very welcoming and accepting of all and feels like a family. Mrs.Michele, the owner is very kind and has a true passion for not just dance but also teaching it! The competition team is filled with exciting opportunities and events that gives students a true sense of unity and encourages teamwork!

While Sylvan offers a helpful learning program for many, this was not the best fit for my child's…read morelearning style. The staff was professional and courteous to me, so I don't have any complaints about them. However, the constant rotation of teachers, having students working primarily on a tablet, and pairing students of widely varied abilities to learn from 1 teacher just wasn't what my child needed to succeed. (This may work just fine for your child.) Unfortunately, it took me a while to realize this after spending quite a large sum of money that could've been directed elsewhere. That being said, I have a friend whose child thrived quite nicely with Sylvan's tutoring so the expected results from this learning environment are likely very child-specific. It is worth a try if your child could use some academic enrichment. Figure out your child's learning style and cater the help you seek to their individual needs.

My 11 year old has been going to Sylvan for 3 months for Math and we see a difference in her…read moregrades. Additionally, she likes math more because she is more confident in her abilities, thanks to Sylvan.