As a student enrolled in the Esthetics program:…read more Crave focuses on students learning the Why's of Esthetics from skin, tools, diseases, etc. 4-weeks of in-class studying (book knowledge), daily tests (definitions, history) and 2-days of hands on learning the motions of client etiquette and the motions of what it's like to become an Esthetician. Also during the the 1st 4-weeks we were visited by: * A Dermalogica skin care representative. Crave/Pivot Point has a contract with Dermalogica (textbook, videos, skincare products, etc.). The representative gave us a 'Show-N-Tell' of Detmalogica (Who, What, Where, Why) company and products we'd be using at Crave. * We were also visited by a business owner who owns a Fantastic Sam's hair salon franchise owner who spoke to us about the many facets and careers in the beauty industry. * We were visited by The European Wax Center who also gave us an intimate look into their company, a 'Show-N-Tell' about waxing, types of wax and how important it is to choose the right type of wax for various waxing procedures. We received a Crave apron, our name tag, a Crave water bottle, our student Esthetician professional license so we can purchase equipment, product and tools for training and upon our 4th week our student insurance certificates. I am pleased with the learning phase. I also learned that Crave Beauty Academy teaches each student Esthetician the very basics of becoming a professional Esthetician but does not have the latest equipment for each student to perform the latest skincare method. Everything is done via hands-on using a facial steamer & magnifying lamp. We are told, we can ask for some equipment if the instructor seems it necessary to use on a client. But they only have 1 electric mask, 1 infared machine, 1 this and that..not enough for each student to learn during the 'on-the-floor' hands-on client training phase. The student Esthetician will receive professional products to keep for themselves and for client use (in their kit), which you'll receive 8-weeks into the program: *Crave jacket (it's chilly in the building) *Crave Smock/for use when working with client *waxing kit *Makeup & makeup tools *Skincare products *Eyelash kit *Etc. Check out the vids and pics of the school and I hope you choose the school you'll want to visit! I'll see if I can post videos on Google reviews.

FINALLY! They got a new instructor & she's fantastic! They better hold on & get more like her (Ms…read more jones)!! She was the reason my experience was great! The students can only fo do much on their own...hey, they're students! & usually the instructors just come by to sign off on the color so the student can start & never come back to watch what they do or make suggestions. Ms. Jones helped choose my color ( it came out to be beautiful!) gave a demonstration & pointers at blow out, helping me with my own hair & certainly the student. She also brought over several products she thought would be good for my hair type, showed how they should be used & wrote them down for me Incase I liked the results I wouldn't forget what They were. For the first time leaving there I look forward to going back....IF there are instructors like her around paying attention

I went to Loc Symmetry this past Sunday, October 31, 2021 for the first time, but it definitely…read morewon't be my last time! They performed a miracle on my SisterLocs. Since moving to Southern Illinois, I have had a few bad experiences previously that led to my grid being messed up and my locs combined in places where they shouldn't be. Honestly, I was so devastated that I was actually considering cutting my hair and starting over. Thank goodness for Cherrelle! Cherrelle was able to take her time and work her magic! She artfully corrected as many of the mistakes done by others as she could, explaining what she was doing (and apologizing if she thought she caused me pain--she didn't) throughout the process. I posted pictures of the end results below. Check out how clean my grid looks now. I actually have a middle part again and she removed nearly all of the knots and holes that would lead to breakage. Crystal is SisterLocks certified and also certified in Trichology, specializing in hair loss, and Cherrelle has years of experience as a Cosmetologist. The shop itself is beautifully decorated and clean, and the chairs they have for customers are the most comfortable I have ever sat in since I started going to a beauty shop. I mean true luxury for the booty! In addition to providing hair services, Loc Symmetry offers training at their Grid Academy, where student can "Learn to Earn" and become entrepreneurs themselves in the hair industry. Women helping others is always inspiring! Posh Cosmetics, LLC, another woman-owned business is also located at this address. As I was getting my hair done, I watched several women walk in the door pretty, and walk out the door GLAMMED after having their makeup done by Posh Cosmetics. When I tell you I am grateful to have found this shop, I ain't lying. It doesn't matter that Loc Symmetry is two hours away, it's worth the drive every six weeks. I can see why they have other customers willing to commute from further away. Co-owners Crystal and Cherrelle have great business sense, experienced and talented hands, wonderful customer service, and delightful personalities. I highly recommend this local, woman-owned, minority business. When you go by tell them Kindra sent ya!

If you are a transfer client and looking for a place to call home for future retightening, I DO NOT…read morerecommend this establishment. I had a consultation with Crystal and trusted my hair was in good hands. I will keep this review short but will add that if you paid ALOT of money for you sisterlock installation and value your grid pattern as well as your lock count, then I wouldn't go here!!

I enrolled in both the esthetics and cosmetology programs. Education tailored to meet your needs…read more Whether you want to be a nail technician, esthetician, a cosmetologist, instructor training or refresher courses you should call or send an email today!

Just got a great haircut at St. Charles Barber College. Josh took his time meticulously cutting my…read morehair and learning his trade. Desi the owner of the college was there offering tips and tricks of the trade and results were great. The shop is clean and organized and the price is the best in town! Just don't plan on getting in and out in 10 minutes because it is a college and your barber is in training. Time well spent.

What an amazing group of students! I was a little apprehensive getting my hair cut there but the…read moreowner Desi (spelling?) and the student teacher Meghan really assured me the students could easily handle it. As I got my haircut other student barbers were talking with me and all watching my cut being done. I watched them interact with their clients and couldn't have been more impressed! A very cordial, inviting and comfortable setting. This is my go to place for hair cuts and I feel great knowing that these students are getting the experience they need to go out and have a professional job!

This isn't a true review as I have never used their services yet. I wanted to let everyone know…read morethat their voice-mail message says that they are on winter break now, and would not be back until January 9, 2024. I hope to update if and when I am able to go there.

It was Terrible in 2013 and from what I hear it's only gotten worse Seems now they don't call…read morepeople back either. Just ashamed of that school. It's funny how much I at one time looked up to them. I was in a financial bind and they treated me so terrible, they lied to me and they did NOT stand by their word. They were so unkind to me. They treated those who didn't have alot of money like less than, however, I am financially blessed in this current season of my life and thought about giving them another shot, but after talking to some people i believe this isn't the place to invest my time or money. I've found a place perfect for me. Furthermore, I pray they learn to walk in love and hope they realize they hurt some people and treat future people with kindness and learn to stand by their word.

I have been going for seven years and i have gotten a fairly decent haircut by Studentsread more

I understand that they are student barbers, but they can't use shaving cream when they shave? The…read moreinstructor told them to use water only! I've never heard of that

I have to repost this because somehow my previous review was deleted by somebody…read more I do not post this review lightly or with malice but I feel as a parent I should make sure our experience is represented for others seeking to use this school. Our initial experience with the school was very positive. About 6 months after our start we had both teachers change in our classroom. We didn't think much of it as we were sold on the process and learning paths the school offered were the difference. Our newly 3 year old at this point started receive a lot more "feedback" on things going on at school. These were mostly things around not lining up when coming in from playground, not sitting down when told to during story time and having trouble coming in from outside playtime. Our initial thoughts were that this is something they would work on at school and we would reenforce at home....Then we got requests to come in for "parent teacher conferences" this is something we came in during work hours multiple times to do. We took on our part to try to reenforce lessons from home into school while they gave some activities they would do but we were never provided with any comprehensive plan or any real followup on how they were working in school to help "correct" her. All incidents through these months were all non-violent and only about not following exact instructions around when to lay down or go out. She is only 3 years old. After a few weeks they decided to start sending home a journal of every "incident" forcing the teachers to fill out this daily and checking in on us that we were reading it and bringing it home everyday. At this point they were just calling "leadership" every time she did something they did not like or she was not conforming to the current activity. We had been doing our best at home but these things were mostly happening at school. This came to a head a few months later as we did our best to meet these unrealistic expectations from the leadership of the school for a little human who was only 3 and doing her best to understand their very specific requirements. At this point she started becoming scared and sad to go to school and told us she had been hit by another kid. We brought these concerns to the school and were told that the hitting was "being handled". Once we made this compliant within a few weeks we had been told that suddenly her incidents were escalating and she was crying uncontrollably during activities that had been much easier before, nap, switching activities she wanted to continue and such. This was very out of character for us and we again made very strong complaints about how there had been no followup to the earlier incidents and no plan of action in the class or to her individually to help with this. I guess this was our mistake. After that we were told within a week that they intended to send her home for any incident that they considered disruptive, which they did one day later. So I started going to school 3 times a day to help checkin and make sure she understands what was expected for half a week. The first day I did not go in multiple times (after getting a glowing report from her teacher and positive input about her attitude) I was called and told to pick her up because she had another "incident". This was our last day. I am sure their brand of child education works for some but I put this review out to make sure parents who see these warning signs don't wait as long as we did. Don't have to have a child asking if they are "bad" and start apologizing almost constantly to us. She was put in a new school and after a week of the teachers there helping her get over this she was able to start accepting quiet time and safety rules around the playground with no problems. I want to be clear that we did like our new teachers and think they were doing the best they could. This was a complete failure of what they call their "leadership" team who seem to be more concerned with passing blame to us as the child than leading any efforts to find healthy resolutions to a 3 year old.

We love Primrose! My kids started just before they turned three and it has been fantastic. The…read morecommunication is very good. My kids eat better/healthier at school than at home for the kitchen makes everything fresh. They work hard to include all cultures and holidays. And as someone who has a lot of anxiety around storms and tornadoes their FEMA grade storm shelter means I know they are in the safest place and well taken care of. The front staff is beyond fantastic with names and faces. We had a family emergency and a family friend had to pick up as the other contacts we had were out of town. And though she had been there a few times and they still asked for her ID to verify what I told them they immediately recognized her. The peace of mind knowing my kids are in a place that is safe, clean, with staff that loves and cares for them is priceless.

The ladies at KTC Medical--Kizzy, Clanice, and Toyetta--are absolutely wonderful! They are…read moreexceptional teachers who are truly passionate about their craft. They know exactly how to encourage you when you're feeling nervous and when to push you just enough to help you succeed. Together, they have the perfect balance of patience, support, and motivation. From the very first day, they make you feel welcomed and accepted, like you're part of a little family, even during the short time you're in their phlebotomy program. Their hands-on training and genuine dedication gave me the confidence and skills I needed to pass my NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam and feel prepared to begin my new career. I am so grateful for everything they taught me and would highly recommend KTC Medical to anyone considering a career in phlebotomy. Thank you, Kizzy, Clanice, and Toyetta, for believing in your students and helping us succeed! ~MBC