Highly recommend if you want an in-depth education on becoming a nail tech. I did my research…read morearound the area and the reviews were honestly terrifying. I went for a tour and met the owner and literally signed up THAT day. This school focuses on education - theory (infection control, anatomy, application) AND practical (practicing manis, acrylic, pedis..etc) They ensure you will pass your state board, but not only that they set you up for success in the industry. When I called other schools in the area, they do only a tiny amount of education, then toss you out into a student salon with little supervision and training. That was not for me and I almost didnt even go to school. Elite Nail Institute focuses on ensuring you know exactly what you are doing before you even touch a nail! We practiced on each other (so performing services on your classmates) which takes away the fear of working on strangers when you are SO new. The location is very convenient too, right in between a dollar tree and Dierbergs (grocery store) and plenty of parking! When I started nail school, nails were my hobby, but now I truly see it as a lucrative career opportunity due to the schools focus on business skills. I was able to work full-time and attend class, it was difficult but if I can do it, honestly, anyone can! The students in my class have turned into life long friends, the class sizes are quite small which is nice too. I am so happy I found this school, and I thank the instructors for their time and dedication to us students. THANK YOU!!

From the owner: The only Nail Tech/Manicurist school in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The program was…read moredesigned for those that need the flexibility to achieve work, school, family and life balance. The program has small class sizes, can be completed in 6 months, it's part-time during the evenings and 1 Saturday a month.

This school salon is so beautiful and peaceful. You can tell the instructors take pride in their…read morework and the atmosphere they have created. It is a teaching atmosphere but still has the small beauty salon feeling. I love it!

Alternative Beauty Academy sent mail to my house threatening to sue me or send my account to…read morecollections. The only entity that should be facing legal action is Alternative Beauty Academy for the way I was treated, threatened, and put in unsafe situations. You put me in harm's way by allowing a hostile environment. There was a grown woman in her 30s, with two children and a boyfriend, threatening to hurt me when I was only 19 years old. She confronted me over things as small as me saying I could clean the pedicure bowl, and she repeatedly lied about situations like we never talked ever. Instead of protecting me as a student, you allowed it to continue. At one point, Trina was even blocking the door while the 30yo was angry and threatening me. No student should ever have to experience that. Michelle, you repeatedly asked me for my honest opinion about your teaching. When I finally answered truthfully, you screamed at me in front of the class. Don't ask for honesty if you can't handle the answer. You were gone for nearly four weeks, yet you became angry when I expressed concerns about the instruction. In the beginning, things were fine, but once clients became the priority over students, everything changed. Anytime I spoke up about legitimate concerns, the situation was turned back on me. Throughout my experience, I found the school to be unprofessional, unprepared, dismissive, and lacking accountability, respect, and understanding. Against my better judgment, I also allowed students to do my hair, and they severely burned my hair. That should have never happened. Another issue involved my tax documents. I was told I had to pay $100 to receive my 1098-T form. When I contacted the IRS, I was informed that schools do not charge students for their 1098-T. I simply asked for the school's EIN because I file my own taxes, but instead I was told to either pay the remaining balance or pay the $100. I paid the remainder of my balance. So where are my tax documents? When I asked to review the enrollment contract because I wanted to understand what responsibilities Alternative Beauty Academy had under the agreement, I was questioned about whether my mother was "behind this." My mother wasn't behind anything. She simply wanted answers about what she had paid for, just like any parent would. Trina, when your son had an expensive car payment up to 3k, I'm sure you wanted to know where your money was going. Michelle, when you wanted to send your nephew to school, you asked questions about bills and contracts too. So why is my mother wrong for doing the exact same thing as a parent? The reason these conversations escalated is because of previous incidents, including the day Michelle pulled out a firearm in front of my mother. It appeared as though she was trying to make it seem like she was putting it away, but I know it had already been put up. Despite that, my mother kept her composure. We were not about to lose our freedom because grown women refused to conduct themselves professionally or respectfully. What happens inside a school should never involve intimidation, threats, or creating an unsafe environment for students. I know I'm not the only person who feels this way. Despite everything, I genuinely wish Alternative Beauty Academy the best. This experience taught me an important life lesson. I'm glad I eventually started researching businesses before trusting them. If I hadn't been so trusting or, honestly, a naïve and had done more background research, including checking business records and credit history, I probably would have recognized the warning signs much sooner.

Stop overpaying for your silk presses ladies! This place is the place to go if you're anywhere in…read morethe STL area. It's a hidden gem in that you have to look for it but once you find it, you'll repeatedly come back. Ask for Van and tell him I sent you. Quality products with quality workers. Even though they are students, they often do the best job and it won't hurt your pockets.

From the owner: Our mission here at Precision Point School of Cosmetology is to provide every student with a high…read morequality education, training and ethical understanding of the cosmetology industry. We are devoted to enriching each and every student with the knowledge and ability to obtain their credentials and sustain a prosperous career in cosmetology.

This is permanently closed…read more The website and facebook pages are down, and a simple Google search shows that it's closed.

Let me start out my saying I know this is a beauty school, so I'm not expecting superior results…read morecompared to going to a professional salon or spa. However, I will say that I would expect my services to look professional and neat. I purchased a Living Social deal that had a facial wax, mani, micro-derm and chemical peel. I was more excited about the chemical peel and micro-derm because that can be a pricey service in a salon. For me, the wax and mani was just an added bonus. I called 2 weeks in advance to schedule my appointment. I didn't get a confirmation for my appointment, and I almost forgot about it. My student was very nice. The wax was good, the mani was horrible. I have bubbles and dings all over my nails. I could have done a better job and I'm not the best nail painter. She took her time and tried to be neat, but I still walked away with polish all around my nails. My mani probably took about an hour to complete, which I understand there is a learning curve. The chemical peel and micro-derm were just okay compared to other times I've received the same type of services. I asked what the protocol was since this was a school and she said that someone would check her work. Of the 4 services I received no one checked her work. I feel bad leaving not the most positive review for a beauty school let alone a student, however my overall issue was the lack of attention and checking after the services once complete. Other than that, it was a nice environment, nice conversation.

as the one year anniversary comes up on my decision to get freckles I felt like I did my research…read moreand of course, Amber is lovely in all ways except, the outcome of the faux freckles was an absolute nightmare. It took me eight laser sessions to get them off over a year in time and space not to mention lots and lots of ridicule and questions over that year. I would highly NOT recommend anyone one get faux freckles from this person. If anybody would like to see pictures, I can certainly send them in a private message.

I called because of existing reviews. When Amber called back, she said, "why are you calling me?" I…read moreexplained and we scheduled an appointment. I am in a wheelchair and she's on the second floor, so we ended up entering from the alleyway. She arrived 20 minutes late. The first appointment went on on okay until it came to price. With tip it was $660 dollars. My friends who had their eyebrows done elsewhere, told me about $400 and that would cover the follow up (which is 5 weeks later). It took 2 texts and 3 phone calls to make the second one. That ended up being an additional $75 dollars. If I ever need another, it won't be with Amber.

They took my children. I miss them. Mrs. Hayes is cool though. But there's this one kid named Zach…read morewho is weird and doesn't like Yelp very much. The theatre department is good though so that's cool. Haha. I really like the tables. They're good tables.

Fort Zumwalt is really great in education, which is exactly what you want in your life, but if you…read morewant a safe environment for your children this is the exact opposite. This school will do everything to protect themselves and nothing to protect your children. They will scare your kid into being silent when abused and bullied, and convince them to stay in school despite it affecting their mental health. This isn't because they're going to help your kids get through it, this is to protect their numbers so nobody finds out how awful it really is there. To anyone student from East, I wish you luck, and to any supervisor or staff member, I am extremely disappointed in how low you will stoop, and the danger you are putting these kids in.

Karina did my daughters nails today and she did such a fantastic job. Her personality and humor was…read moreinfectious she made my 4.5 year old feel so comfortable getting her nails done I couldn't recommend her enough she was incredible!!

Crave Beauty Academy is hands down one of the best places for any kind of treatment you want. I…read morelove my haircut (my first bangs), thanks to Adrienne A. She is so good at what she does, keeping me entertained with all her fun stories, and I absolutely loved her energy. Mr. Ceyan (I forgot his name, but he was a trainer or specialist) was also very kind. The way he articulates everything just makes you want to listen to him; he did a fantastic job guiding and helping his students. I can tell he's excellent at what he does. Thanks, Crave Beauty. Definitely coming back soon and recommending more people.

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!

From the owner: Second Chance Career Academy are now accepting individuals who want a second chance, at achieving…read moretheir dream in the field of cosmetologist, Nails and Esthetics. We help people get professional training in hairstyling, nail technicians, instructor training and esthetics . We have an individualized instructor program. We specialize in helping people with learning challenges. We offer scholarships to help those with low income. We do offer a payment plan for individuals that can not afford to pay in full. Call for details. 314 749 2266.

Great place to get hair colored. Price is very reasonable, students are always happy and upbeat…read more If student is new and unsure of how to proceed, there is always an instructor on hand who will know EVERYTHING about hair! I definitely recommend

If I could, I would give 5 stars to my student Bailey, and 1 star to the Learning Leader Angela…read more I came in with a big hair color goal. Bailey was my student colorist and had not done balayage before. I was very impressed with her professionalism and commitment to learning a new color technique. She was engaged, fun, smart, and made sure I had a positive experience. She has all the great qualities needed for a successful future in this industry. The Learning Leader Angela was not a good educator. This was not my first time at PMTS. The previous LL I've had were hands on, supportive, encouraging, and engaged in teaching the students new skills and time management. That's what a school is! Angela did not do this. The LL are the experienced professionals. Although, I question Angela's experience with color because she never touched my hair or taught Bailey anything. Bailey had to rely on other LL and students. Angela's poor time management skills caused my appointment to go past the school closing time. She told me three times I would have to come back another day to finish. I told her it was not an option to leave the salon without my hair complete, and was frustrated she kept telling me to leave without a finished color service, even suggesting I take time off work or figure out child care to come back (completely clueless and inappropriate suggestions). It was disappointing to see an educator not take her responsibility seriously to empower and teach the next generation of her craft. If I have any future appointments scheduled under Angela, I will cancel them.

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