Students at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (Peoria) deserve better…read more Imagine paying thousands to learn a trade you love--only to face threats, harassment, and unqualified teaching while your safety is ignored. That's what multiple students say is happening right now at Tricoci Beauty School in Peoria. Students have reported: Threats and intimidation in class Racial harassment and bullying Instructors teaching outside their qualifications Silence or retaliation when anyone speaks up If you've experienced this, document everything--emails, messages, photos--and reach out to Illinois regulators (IBHE, IDFPR, NACCAS, or OCR). You have a right to safety and the education you paid for. Education should build confidence, not trauma. Let's make noise until every student is protected and every complaint is heard. #TricociTruth #StudentSafety #AccountabilityMatters #IllinoisEducation

I got my hair done by Addy and she killed it!! Had color fill and did an all over red.read more

Deb and her school are excellent . I have learned so much from her and her excellent classes. i…read moreparticipated in her permanent makeup class. I have learned so much . I will only go here to continue my education. thanks Deb!!!!!!!

Love coming here for the services, very nice people. I love that I'm in and out and the prices are…read moregood! Thanks for listening

Very knowledgeable and talented professors! This is not like a school it's like a hair University!!…read moreStephanie is always so very helpful and willing to explain everything your looking for an answer with. It's just awesome we have such a talented Hair University right here in our very own community. Just so thankful!

From the owner: Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy is a cosmetology school that has been educating future…read morecosmetologist for over 34 years.

I just recently had my 1st Hydrating facial... words cannot express the experience. The lady…read moreJennifer ( I hope that's her name ) was very informative and explained the whole process of the treatment. I left feeling extremely relaxed and revived. I would definitely recommend having a facial done. Just keep in mind that the students are hands on experiencing as clients come. I have NEVER been disappointed with any service I have had there. I will definitely have all my beauty needs done here. Also my nail tech Daila was just as incredible, I just did a simple gel nail polish and it was nice too. Everyone there is so nice and friendly. I'm looking forward to more " me time" in the near future. I highly recommend this for anyone that needs some self-love .

These girls really do try hard whether they are doing your hair, nails or giving you a facial. I've…read morebeen to a few different schools before and though you realize that things may take a bit longer and your stylist might not be perfectly polished in his or her manner yet, there is great direction here at Debutantes and always great deals going on with amazing products. You absolutely, hands down cannot find a better deal than their steam towel facials for $15. They last an hour and make you feel wonderful. I almost hate putting it in my review for fear the amazing secrete will get out!!

This place is amazing, I've been here twice before today will make my third time. I often get…read moreindividual box braids, but today I wanted to try something different like a sew in, and I absolutely love it!! I really like the vibe of the place it's very welcoming and the people are very loving!! #HairknowledgeUniversityRocks!!!

Disclaimer: This review is for Hair Knowledge University 1039 W Hillcrest Dr. Dekalb, IL 60115…read more I'm not one to leave reviews... and I didn't plan on reviewing this salon/school... until I received this forwarded text: "Just for a future reference if u all are on a tight schedule perhaps you set an earlier appointment, I did not like his attitude nor the fact that he was impatient. Lastly he did not sit to let his hair dry so please do not expect the maintenance to last long. Thank You ~Hair Knowledge University~" Let me start off by saying: I'm not a disrespectful person, actually extremely quiet, I'll never put anyone down and have no problem giving someone a second chance; but there's a first for everything. Also, my complaint is not towards the entire salon/school. The barbers and hair stylist (in the front) were very friendly/welcoming and the place was clean. So with that... I had a 10:30 am appointment on Saturday, but went to the location in Cortland, IL rather than the Dekalb, IL location; so I didn't arrive at the correct location until 10:45 am. That's on me. I walked into the "University" and when asked "What can we do for you?" said "I had an appointment at 10:30a." I was then taken into the back of the "salon" where one "stylist" deep conditioned my dreads with tea tree shampoo (the oil balance should be very interesting) and the other did a retwist. Now according to the "stylist" that washed my hair, the other "stylist" started twisting my dreads at 11:20am and it should've taken 2 hours... That's beside the point. She started parting my hair and retwisting it with brown gel... I should've said something then, but decided to give her/it a chance. As she was retwisting, she decided that the dreads weren't parted correctly and took it upon herself to part them her way; which is fine, but she was actually cutting my dreads to get the part the way she wanted it. On top of that, not once did she palm roll, backcomb, or crochet; just twisted. After almost 4 hours (3pm), she retwisted the last dread and said "Let me put you under the dryer" I then said "I don't have time, I have to go." The "stylist" who washed my hair said "So you just want us to take the clips out?" and I replied "Yes, please." No attitude in any way. I then asked the "stylist" who retwisted my hair if they accepted credit cards and she said "no only cash." I went to 4 different stores on the strip to find an ATM. When I finally found one, I withdrew $60 (prior to going, I was told that it would be $45) I came back and said "It's $45 right?" and she replied with an attitude (go figure) "No, it's $70!" That's my mistake again, I should've asked. So I went back and withdrew an additional $20, gave it to her and rushed to my car. I didn't rush because I was mad that she "cut my dreads, used a dollar store gel, decided to each Cheetos over my head, was more focused on Martin playing in the Playstation then doing my hair", but because my wife had to get to work. I drove for 5 minutes (tops), windows up, air on and arrived at my house. I look in the mirror and what do I see on my dreads? Globs of brown gel and loose hairs everywhere. Now, I know "I'm supposed to see the gel because I didn't sit under the hair dryer", but anyone that knows hair, knows that gel and heat have/will never mixed/mix. Even if I did sit under the dryer. If you put too little in, it dries out and doesn't hold, more than likely causing frizz, and if you put too much in and it dries it'll flake... a lot. My dreads have a mix of too much and too little, the loose hairs/frizz is "unbelievable". The biggest issue is, I've had my dreads for almost two years, and not once have I ever had anyone cut them to make themselves look/feel good. Dreads are supposed to be a representation of their owner. Your dreads will NEVER look like anyone else's no matter how hard you try. For someone to cut them for something as stupid as a part is asinine. She actually managed to destroy what I've been working on for almost 2 years. Congrats. And for that... I'm irritated. For over a year I went to a black owned salon and the same stylist did my hair. Then she started complaining that I had too many dreads (not once did she fuse the dreadlocks and she's the one that started them) and actually made me wait 2 hours after my original appointment time. Last month (August), I went to a salon in Sycamore and paid a stylist $200 to backcomb/crochet my dreads. My dreads have always been twisted and she spent almost 5 hours fixing each and every dread. She did a great job, the only reason I didn't go back is because she uses a shampoo that dries my hair out. During the dread maintenance, she didn't complain once. Just so happens the stylist was white. Based on the events that have occurred today and in the past... I'm finding it harder and harder to support black owned salons. Well done ladies. That false sense of entitlement will get you nowhere. But Best of Luck...

I'm currently a student here. they have some of the best teachers here. ms. kayleigh helps me so…read moremuch and makes me feel confident in my work. if i ever need help, she is my go to and gets me whatever i need! let alone that she is very talented and gives me her knowledge!!!! Our front desk, Ms Yazmin is super helpful too!! As soon as clients walk in i always see her smiling and being very polite to them. She's the best bc i always bother her with adding my clients . The other teachers are great too and good help.

My daughter in law goes there and loves it. I wish they had Gift Certificates! Great for a…read morerelaxing, pampered day!

If you are looking for a cosmetology school to attend, look elsewhere. Oehrliens used to be the…read more"go to" place; the name carried a certain level of experience and professionalism, clearly that has been thrown to the whey side. The teachers they have are experienced, have compassion, and care very much if the students succeed in cosmetology. They spend countless hours guiding the students and showing them "tricks of the trade". However, it appears there are only 2 and sometimes 3 teachers other than the owner, she however is a different subject. There was a turn around of employees, and based off the abuse, I can see why. The majority of students spend most days working on their mannequin heads, talking loudly, and laughing. As a customer it's actually quite annoying to have that kind of noise level and distractions. On several occasions the owner would override what a client and their stylist wanted, and choose what she deemed "best". Often times giving the client an entirely different cut, or not allowing them to get the chemical service they had asked for. My child was actually a student there. We spent well over $20k to have my child no longer even want to be in the cosmetology field because of the verbal abuse that was freely given by the owner and her husband. On a regular basis: there were no teachers for the classroom and groups had to be combined, students were belittled, told to get thicker skin, told they would not amount to anything, and told they would never make it in the cosmetology field, yet they would graciously take their $20+k for tuition. If there was an issue with another student, their response would be, "deal with it". There was vandalism and theft that was never addressed and ignored. The dropout rate is very high, and many of those students have to take a break, some come back to finish, but most don't return. If we were able to do it all over again I would certainly say, RUN, don't enroll. Go to Paul Mitchell, it's worth the drive.

My first visit and not impressed at all!! Waited for over an hour to be seen, I got to the salon…read more13 minutes after it opened. I expect long waits at beauty schools, I understand, however when I asked how it worked because I had waited for almost an hour, they said they just must have skipped me and they were really busy. Annoyed I was polite sat down and waited (like an idiot) another 20 minutes, without a word watching client after client called up. I am a VERY patient person, I know what I'm paying for and how it works. It was so disappointing to see they lack of training in customer service. They really do give beauty schools a bad name. Unless you have a "friend" that works here, please don't waste your time. And from the looks of it, if you want a well trained hairdresser don't waste your time here.

I had had my husband cut my hair via a ponytail, but it needed evening. I had to call twice, but I…read moregot an appointment the next afternoon. Leilani, who was halfway through training, did very well; the instructor only needed to do a few touch-ups. However, between the shampoo and the hair softener, my hair got oily and I had to wash it again that evening. I will definitely return, but now I know to ask that they only wet my hair, no products wanted. I am very sensitive regarding hair and skin products. NOTE: this is Nicole.

Called multiple times to schedule an appt and left a voicemail. No answer. No call back. Tried…read moreseveral days in a row- nothing. Completely unprofessional even if it is a school. Is this place even still open?! No price list to see what services they even offer... it's a shame.