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    Empire Beauty School

    3.0 (21 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jessica H.

    I went in to get my brow cleaned up and tinted, and I told them I wanted a strip of lashes.. the director of the school came and was super nice and she got the lashes and the ladies to do my brows. Everyone was super friendly and very fast. I wish I had got the ladies' names that helped me today they were great... Thanks see you all in 2 weeks..

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    I love up do and makeup haircuts for kids and I have extra experience threading eyebrows and face

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    Kay did an amazing facial, I felt so rejuvenated and relaxed, can't wait to get another!

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    Atelier Academy Of Beauty - Love the spaciousness!

    Atelier Academy Of Beauty

    4.5(18 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    I have had my hair done at Atelier in Hopkins for about 6 months. The last time was exactly two…read moreweeks ago. The color was done really well. I was very happy with it! However, each time I have a student cut my hair I get the impression that they are not ready and have not been trained well enough to be on the floor cutting hair. If the instructors were more available that would be helpful to the students. Two weeks ago I know that the student did not cut my hair correctly and the instructor did not take the time to check it. She just said, "looks good" and sent me on my way. My hair does not look right. The face framing was not sectioned correctly and I know that had the instructor combed through and checked it that it would have been caught and corrected, which would have helped the student to learn and it would have helped me to walk out feeling good about how my hair looked. I think that if a student doesn't feel sure about what she is doing that an instructor should be available to help. And, a haircut should always be thoroughly checked before a client leaves.

    If you don't want to spend a fortune on a haircut, Atelier Academy of Beauty is the place to go…read more I've had my hair cut by Fara and Addi and have been happy with the results! The instructors check in periodically and give pointers to students as needed. Making an appointment online is easy and both times I was taken back a few minutes after checking in. The appointments are longer than other places because students are providing services, but I always schedule my appointments when I'm not in a rush to be somewhere. Cuts are $15, which is a steal given I've paid a lot more at salons in CA and even Aveda Beauty School in DC. Best of all, it's a 10-15 min walk from my apartment so I don't have to worry about parking. As a recent transplant, I'm thrilled to have found a salon I like on the first try and I'm glad it's in Hopkins!

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    Atelier Academy Of Beauty - Plenty of parking.

    Plenty of parking.

    Atelier Academy Of Beauty - LOVE my new haircut!

    LOVE my new haircut!

    Atelier Academy Of Beauty - Posing with my stylist, Katelyn. Thank you so much for the wonderful cut, Katelyn!

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    Posing with my stylist, Katelyn. Thank you so much for the wonderful cut, Katelyn!

    Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute - Minneapolis

    Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute - Minneapolis

    3.3(248 reviews)
    11.2 miNortheast
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    Amazing massage!…read more You have to remember this is for education for students so you won't get the upscale feel but after the massage got started and I closed my eyes it was like being in a luxury spa. They had the music and essential oils going. The rooms itself is small and not decorated but has the essentials the students need for the massage. I noticed they don't close the doors and just have the curtain so I was a little confused when I was told to undress if the door was going to close or not. It was a sunny day so the sun was shining pretty bright so the room wasn't very dark. They had the fan going but it felt really nice with the heated bed. The foot soak was nice in the beginning, he gave me a choice of essential oils and gave me a little foot scrub after the soak. I did the serenity package for $90 which included an hour of foot reflexology where he followed the chart. The next hour compromised of a face massage (he put gloves on for this), scalp, neck décolleté, arms, legs, abdomen, glute, and back. He really worked out my problem areas and added some stretches in. I was so relaxed and comfortable the whole time. I do have to mention his voice was very calming and soothing and he checked to make sure I was ok with anything before he did it. I really appreciate him spending extra time with all my knots and issues. I wish you great success in the future Dan! They have two free parking lots that had plenty of spaces when I arrived. Bring cash to tip since they can't take tip on a card.

    Came to Aveda Institute Minneapolis after going to another Aveda location for years and always…read moreunderstanding that services are performed by students. Mistakes happen, that's expected. What wasn't expected was the poor professionalism from instructors and management. It took two instructors to create a color formula, yet my hair turned out much darker than discussed and had noticeable missed spots. When I asked for corrections, I was met with back talk, rudeness, and resistance instead of support or accountability. A touch-up was eventually done, but I still left with a result I didn't ask for and without anyone taking responsibility. Disappointing experience, especially compared to other Aveda locations. I will not be returning to this location , largely because of the behavior of the people who are supposed to be the educators.

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    Nova Academy Of Cosmetology - The right side of my head

    Nova Academy Of Cosmetology

    2.5(17 reviews)
    64.0 mi

    I got a great haircut. Remi with the blonde hair was my stylist. She did awesome. She took a bit…read morelonger to do it than I was planning on it taking. But she did an awesome job and she was very thorough so it isn't a big problem. She was really helpful in showing me how to take care of my new hairstyle. So far out of my family and friends who've seen it say they love it. And believe me if they didn't like it they wouldn't have an issue saying it wasn't good. Great Job Remi I left you feeling fantastic and really proud of how my hair looks. I love the bouncy messy look. It turned out adorable

    In hindsight, I should have left when I used my hand to indicate the length I wanted my hair cut to…read moreand the student replied by asking if I had brought a picture as an example of how short I wanted it. The cut took about an hour, which I planned for. It wasn't perfect but I'm not too picky about my hair, especially considering it's covered by a cap 95% of the time. As she styled my hair, she asked me if I usually parted my hair in the middle, which is how she had it. A little red light started flashing in my head as I realized that she had not asked me that before starting the cut. I considered lying but admitted that I actually part off center. She giggled as she reparted my hair and said she probably should have asked that before she started. Fifteen minutes later, just before the student went to get her instructor for final check off, she decided that my hair still seemed lopsided. It was, but not in a terrible way. She trimmed a little more, while I kept insisting it was fine. I've seen this movie before: a little from this side, now from that side, whoops, now this side is too long and then you're bald. Then she decided it was due to the way she had styled my hair, so she spent another 20 minutes with the flat iron. More trimming. Finally I told her to stop and she admitted defeat and that she needed to bring her instructor in. Instructor comes in, trims a little more, and declares me good to go. Although it took more than twice as long as it should, I figured maybe it was just this particular student. You have the option of booking with an honor student, so I went ahead and made another appointment, figuring I should give them another chance to show their best before writing them off. Arrived a few minutes early for the second appointment. Checked in and waited. Waited, waited. My appointment time came and went. No one followed up to let me know that my student was running behind or any other reason for the delay. I waited some more. I waited until 45 minutes past my appointment time with not one word from the desk or anyone else. I got on my phone and booked an appointment with a legitimate stylist and then left. I've been getting my hair cut and highlighted at cosmetology schools for years but since this is the only school left in Rochester, I will have to stop that practice. One star is too generous for this place.

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    Nova Academy Of Cosmetology - And the glorious back

    And the glorious back

    Nova Academy Of Cosmetology - Left side of my head

    Left side of my head

    Nova Academy Of Cosmetology - My horrible lash extensions

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    My horrible lash extensions

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