Looking for a place to get a blowout? And no, boys, I mean a hair blow-dry--get your minds out of…read morethe gutter! AVEDA Institute is a great spot. It's a training school, so you'll have students doing your hair, and while they're working toward their certification, they're not compensated beyond tips--so remember to tip! They offer hairstyling, color treatments, and even facials, which are fantastic. Just be mindful of which level student you book with--since they're still learning, it can take a bit longer, and it might not be perfect, but it's great for simple services like blowouts (aka blow-drys). The students are super sweet, eager to please, and honestly do a great job. For a blow-dry, I paid around $25-30 with a tip, which is such a steal compared to what you'd normally pay in NYC. I've also had facials done there and they were wonderful--just ask for more experienced students when booking if you're nervous about that. I highly recommend AVEDA for a mini spa day that won't break the bank. It's not a Groupon deal--it's actually half the price of regular salons and spas in the city!

I've been visiting Aveda salon for about 10 years now and today was my final visit. Prices have…read moreincreased to the point that it is no longer a deal and the service is absolutely atrocious, both from supervisors and students. Today i went in for a color touch-up, something I had done about 6 times before. A dumpy, stocky, barrel of a woman in red lipstick started screaming me out for not know color codes. And not having a photograph of what was done in the past. What a nsaty attitude and a scream down in the middle of the salon. Reprimanding me about not knowing these are students and I SHOULD KNOW WHAT TO ASK FOR. Excuse me? I am paying $72 dollars for a service. Even if its student, I expect a bare minimum of service for my money. You are not doing clients a favor. Clients are doing you a favor to sit there for 5 hours so your students can make an absolute mess of their hair and then pay $72. Onto the students. The quality of students they have have zero competence. Again a bare minimum is expected when you charge $72. The students are so incompetent that they have no busienss even being students in any area. The school is doing a very poor job recruiting students. Most of the times you leave the insititute worse than you came in. The students dont give a rat's tail what they do. They are too much in a rush to sit and play with their iphones Lastly, they downright destroy your hair. During my blowdry she yanked so much of the hair out. I came out with a splitting headache. And after all this more of a surprise: A service that I expected to pay 50$ for came up to $62 plus 10$ tip. I could' ve gone to a professionals salon for this price. What a horrible experience. (you should've seen what they did to the client sitting next to me.)

My name Stella I live in USA from 1989 and I have to come to the school for agree my license ,…read morewaxing guys who is reading my comment I want to tell you this something unusual in my life English language not so good I never think I will past righting test but I did so easily because of my Lovely School the Best in Ny thank you everybody pray for this School

Really good blowouts! Haven't tried a haircut yet but thats next! Saw someone get color done and…read morewas impressed, cheap pricing :)

I want to thank the Christine Valmy customer service team for reaching out to me directly. They…read morewere kind, patient, and very helpful in addressing my concerns. I appreciate the time they took and the professionalism they showed throughout the process.

Came for a hydrating facial. It's been a week and my skin feels great. The student took her time…read moreand explained every step to me. She told me about the type of skin I have and made sure what she used did not interact with the active ingredients of what I was currently using. I will definitely get another facial here. The price is right and the products they used goes well with my skin.

I went here as a hair model for a long layered haircut and I had a great experience. Sofia did an…read moreamazing job and she was very detailed with my haircut. She really listened to what I was looking for and even was willing to make a few adjustments after she had dried my hair. Everything from the washing of my hair, which was very relaxing to the gorgeous blowout she gave me was phenomenal. The only downside of the experience is that it does take a while because there is some waiting for the instructor to give feedback ( i.e. I was in there from 9 AM to 12 PM for my haircut) but Sophia was so easy to talk to the time flew by. I can tell all the students really take their time with haircuts and I would come back again!

i went to the arrojo school today as a model .i was there from 9:30 am til5:30 pm .i asked for a…read moreroot touch up which didn't match my roots , then i asked for highlights , light to be specific, you can hardly see my highlights and i asked for my hair to be cut about 2" everything was wrong! i was charged $ 141 .00 and it was an awful experience ! they did whatever they wanted . go to a neighborhood salon , pay a little more & get what you want .total rip off & wasted day !!! very dissatisfied! even the instructor sam was no help ! his name should be scam insteas of sam ! awful service , also my hair wasn't blown out correctly either ! i had to come home & flat iron it !

Everyone is so nice and pleasant. Love the way they blow…read moreout my hair. Prices are great too.

I have been going to Brittany Beauty Academy to get my hair colored for years and have never had a…read morebad experience. The students and staff have always been professional and friendly. The school is clean and up-to-date and modern and most importantly my color always comes out perfect. The prices are fair and I consider it a bargain.

Today I did my root touch up there.The teacher Cat has been very approachable and helpful,she has…read morewarm, friendly approach towards clients and her students while keeping her teaching skills to guide her pupils in right directions. The Student - Anna- has been precise with her work, very nice and respectful. Im happy that i started my Weekend There .

I've been meaning to check out this place for a while. Their services are very affordable. Last…read morenight I finally made it in for a touch up and I'm glad I did. The receptionist / instructor and the girl who did my hair were both very nice and professional. Before I went my hair color was very uneven and my roots had grown out a few inches. After they did my hair it looked a little brassy so I wasn't sure if I liked it but after it dried it looked amazing. It was a beautiful blonde color and all even. I'll definitely be going here from now on to get my hair done.

This is a truly wonderful esthetic school. The tuition is very reasonable compared to many other…read moreprograms, and I feel that the education I am receiving is well worth the cost. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and approachable, which makes the learning environment very comfortable. Sobia is very knowledgeable and patient, and she takes the time to explain each procedure step-by-step so students can really understand both the theory and hands-on practice. I really appreciate how supportive they are -- they encourage questions and make sure everyone gets individual attention during practice. The school is clean, organized, and professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about their students' success. I feel much more confident in my skills because of the quality training I've received here. I would highly recommend this esthetic school to anyone who is interested in starting a career in skincare or wants strong practical experience with great instructors.

My experience at this school was profoundly disappointing and feels like a scam. I enrolled in…read moretheir cosmetology course and clearly communicated that I needed to take the exam in English, as I do not read Chinese. The owner agreed and took my payment of $1,880. She scheduled me for classes starting Monday. However, on my very first day, I was told I could not attend class and could not take the English exam for the price I paid. She stated the $1,880 was only for the Chinese exam, and the English version would cost $3,500. This was never mentioned during enrollment after | clearly stated my needs. How could I possibly take a Chinese exam when I can't read the language? It's either a severe administrative failure or a deliberate trick to get people in the door. I have never seen a school treat a potential student with such disregard. Fortunately, received a refund, but the entire ordeal was a huge waste of time and energy. Be very careful and get everything in writing.

The trainee used toy scissors on my hair and was told never to use them again. My haircut was very…read morestrange with one side as short as my ear and the other long. When I complained the nasty looking instructor was annoyed and told me that I should not complain because these were students. The student was very skittish and nervous. The finished job was terrible and when I told her she needed to use finishing product on my hair she searched for some and came back with a little drop. The instructor was heavy and nasty looking so I didn't expect any good to come from this woman. Aveda products are awful too.

I dyed my hair blond last montth and I love it.!!!!! Makaing a neew appoibtmentt today.read more

This is absolutely the best beauty school EVER and I cannot recommend them enough! They have over…read more30 years of experience and do their best to make you feel 100% confident that you'll pass the practical and written exams WITH FLYING COLORS. The teachers are amazingly patient, hands on, and helpful. Every single instructor (including the owner herself) go above and beyond to ensure you understand every single step and process you'll be tested on. They also teach you the best techniques. I can attest to this by seeing how easily I breezed through my exam with time to spare and seeing other students from different schools faltering during theirs. To anyone looking for a place to get your license, look no further than this school. Enjoy your time with them because they are hands down no contest the very best.

very rude!! i took my practical nail exam there and they failed me because i told them they were…read morebeing rude!!! i took the test correctly but they failed me!!! don't take your test here, extremley unprofessional and the staff only pass their own students!!!