Great experience each time I go. Students and instructors show pride in their work. Clean upscale…read morenot your ordinary barber school

If you are looking for a quality facial but don't want to pay spa prices this is the place!…read more Yes, it is a school but I have gotten better facials here than at any spa I have been to (seriously). Karen is the proprietor and she is passionate about skin care and the services her students provide. You get much more than some creams smeared on your face and a burst of steam. The facials include cleansing, exfoliation and extractions as well as a specialty masque that is decided on after a skin consultation. You also get an AMAZING arm and hand massage and facial massage -I have fallen asleep multiple times from this. They offer many other services (waxing, peels, perm makeup, microderm). With the affordable cost I was able to go every other week for a facial and the difference in my skin was AMAZING. I was using the lightening masque and after a few sessions my sunspots really started to fade. My skin was glowing an healthy. The atmosphere is of a school and the front also serves as a store for professional supplies - so don't expect the spa like ambiance, but when what you want is affordable, quality skin care give this school a try.

I attend the International Academy of Elite Esthetics and Micropigmentation. I have received…read moreseveral facials and waxing treatments. So far this is the best facial I have ever gotten. I am not just saying this because I attend. I looked at a few schools before choosing this one to become an Esthetician and am extremely happy with my choice. I know that I get more hands on education than any other program out there. Karen is more than a teacher she is like family. She is the owner of the school and the sole instructor. She has been in the business for over 30 years and just wants to give back to this industry and make truly wonderful estheticians. I have been told time and time again that Karen is the best in the business. Karen also runs an esthetics supply store out of the school and I have seen her give so many deals to people just for walking in her front door. She really cares about her job, her school, her students, her clients, and her customers. If you are looking to go to school to become an elite esthetician please just stop in and see what she has to offer before making your decision.

I've been coming here for two months now and I love my stylist Rae. Rae does an amazing job on my…read morehair. Everything from braiding to cutting. It is a teaching salon, and the owner is in-house and fully hands on with students. They have all kinds of services here from cutting coloring , braiding , nails, ect. Each student is very attentive and kind.

I wanted to leave an honest review. The short version is that, for the price, I'm very happy with…read morethe results. That said, I do have a few pieces of constructive feedback. The biggest surprise was the amount of time the appointment took. I was there from 9:15 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. (about 7.5 hours) for highlights and a haircut with no warning. I wasn't given a heads-up that it would take that long, and I had expected to be there only a few hours. Knowing that in advance would have helped me plan my day. Lauren did a great job paying attention to detail, asking for guidance when she needed it, and learning from her instructors throughout the process. She also checked in regularly to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. My only suggestion for Lauren would be to communicate a little more clearly about what she's experienced with and what she's still building confidence in. She has a great attitude, is receptive to feedback, and I can tell she'll continue to improve with experience. If you're coming to a student salon, it's important to remember that you're working with students who are still learning, not seasoned professionals. Because of that, appointments may take much longer than they would at a traditional salon and the student may be practicing skills they've only done a few times. Overall, I feel the quality of the service matched the price, and I'm happy with what I received.

This school seems to be a hit or miss situation. I've had neighbors who report mixed experiences,…read moremostly the complaints are service / attitude related with about half of them My experience was a miss. Service was to be high and low lights, mostly at the back of head . The student and teacher decided that they would only do highlights, which I caught part of the way into the service. (She kept my chair turned away from her rolling tray so I could not see the single bowl - should have been two colors). During the service, the student stated that she hated working with chemicals and hair, but needed to finish this section in order to graduate. Her focus was on skin; she intended to be an esthetician. My harshest criticism is directed at the male teacher. His demeanor was imperious and haughty. He was not available and non-responsive for checks as the chemical processed. At one point I had to get up to find both the student and teacher to ask for the chemical to be removed as I sensed it was over processing. I waited another ten minutes and decided to rinse this stuff out myself. They were taking a break as I walked by to the rinse room and the student followed me in to help. I was charged for the conditioners and other products they needed to put in my hair to repair the damage. I've put three family members though beauty colleges and been a color model at hair shows. I like to support the colleges and help student with the learning process. They were no able to take a cash payment, nor would they accept a check, which was not disclosed on their website. The check out student stated that personal checks signaled fraud. (I'm no thief or fraudster!) I did leave a $50 tip to the student with the check out student with the admonishment: "Please let her know to follow her heart in skincare and stay far away from hair services." A fish rots from the head IMO. This student had developed an attitude that was not customer centric, likely due to the influences of the teachers and management developing a toxic customer experience. She knew my hair was severely damaged but did not acknowledge or apologize. If she fails when she is on her own, it will be up to her to readjust the bad attitudes this school taught her. How could I hold her responsible for the bad acts of her teacher / influencers? The culture and experience at Aveda Institute is not a match for people who really know the service industry in my opinion.

DONNIE IS THE MAN!!!! He is the master of classic men's…read morehaircuts and combines new and old. The fade he gives me with the classic slick back is amazing! He's also a great guy, always have a good conversation, and laugh a lot. Your barber is suppose to be your friend and keep you lookin fresh. Donnie goes above and beyond this! He will let you check and recheck his cut also to make sure your perfectly satisfied with your hair cut. I look forward to getting a haircut not only because Donnie is gonna have me looking great, but also for good laughs and life talks. He also goes out of his way for me when I'm late or need to get in. Hands down the best barber I've ever had!

Went to their old location by MicroCenter for many years. Arrived here on time for my appointment…read more Waited for 20 minutes watching them talkin trash, pouring beer and spirits for their friends, clearly in no rush to honor my reservation. I assume that anyone in authority wasn't there. Got up and left. Reminded me of a teenage clubhouse, hangout that I wasn't really welcome at. No reason to go back.

Such a good spot to help students learn while you get a facial! I had Olivia and she was great,…read morevery informative and taught me about my skin type. The experience made my skin glowy and hydrated. Would definitely recommend.

I was a model for one of the students, Aleta. Being a man I never had the experience of having a…read morefacial before. I really enjoyed the facial. It was very relaxing and my skin felt smoother and felt more nourished. I was able to ask questions and learn about my skin. Very informative, great experience. I now plan on have more facials done and take better care of my skin. Looking forward to my next.

Farrah did a great job. She listened to what I was looking for, made some recommendations and gave…read morea great experience. Her scalp massage was amazing. I would highly recommend her.

Very responsive, super friendly and skilled. I would recommend her to anyone. She is a trichologist…read moreand knows her stuff. Ask her about emu oil!!

Dina was so so nice and very welcoming. Made me feel at home getting my hair done. We watched the…read moreultimatum. She had snacks and water. And the braiding was phenomenal ! Highly recommend!!