Amazing experience! I received the best haircut and color of my life (and I'm over 50!) at The…read moreBeauty Institute in Allentown. I had an appointment with Sabina. Firstly, Sabina epitomizes style and beauty, which, to me was encouraging. She's European and seemed to be innately in touch with the essence of fashion and beauty. Sabina was not afraid to consult her teacher, Sheren, for her support and opinions. Sheren gave Sabina help and advice after the two of them listened carefully to what I wanted. I ended up with the best cut and color, exactly what I was hoping for. The cut can go either funky or sophisticated, and the color is perfect. I wanted a cutting edge yet elegant look, and together, Sabina and Sheren succeeded. I am so, so happy. Everyone loves it!!

I'm sharing this review so future students know exactly what to expect and so this school has the…read moreopportunity to improve. I attended The Beauty Institute in Allentown, starting in January, and I have now completed the program after investing over $7,000 in tuition. Based on that cost, I expected a structured, professional, and hands-on learning environment. That was not my experience. A major issue throughout the program was a lack of basic supplies. Even after paying for kits, we were frequently required to bring in our own materials because the school would run out especially as class sizes increased. There were also ongoing cleanliness concerns. At one point, we went weeks without soap available at the esthetician stations to properly wash our hands, and I had to personally take soap out the public restroom so we were able to properly wash our hands. Which is unacceptable in an environment focused on skincare and sanitation. In terms of instruction, the experience was inconsistent. Ms. Jillian, my Level 2 instructor, was informative and hands-on, and I did gain value from her teaching. However, my experience with Ms. Sally in Level 3 was the opposite. She did not demonstrate services, SHE REMAINED ON HER PHONE DURING THR ENTIRE DAY. and there were multiple days with little to no teaching at all. Much of the program at that stage felt like self-teaching, often relying on YouTube rather than in-class instruction. The one time a demonstration was done for makeup, it raised concerns due to sanitation practices and lack of clear communication. When students were not satisfied, instead of addressing the feedback, Ms. Sally reportedly described the group negatively to another instructor, which did not reflect what actually happened. There were also issues with fairness and communication. I was told I had a client and then, without any notice or discussion, that client was reassigned to another student. This was never communicated to me beforehand. Situations like this contributed to an overall pattern that felt inconsistent and unfair. As more students began to speak up about concerns, there was a noticeable shift in how certain students were treated. I personally felt singled out at times, while other students who did not raise concerns appeared to receive more attention and opportunities. Job placement is presented as a benefit when enrolling, but in my experience, there was no support in that area. I was never assisted with building a resume, preparing for employment, or connected with job opportunities. Additionally, when I brought concerns to the director, Victoria, after a disagreement with Ms. Sally, the response I received felt dismissive and did not lead to any resolution. Even on my final day, the environment felt cold, unorganized, and unwelcoming. There was no sense of support or acknowledgment after completing the program, and I chose to leave rather than participate in a celebration that did not feel genuine. Another major concern is the lack of post-graduation guidance. I graduated on the 21st and have not been told how to schedule my state board exam. I have not received my affidavit, nor has anyone reached out with next steps. For a program that is supposed to prepare students for licensure and employment, this level of disorganization after graduation is extremely concerning. Overall, while I remained committed and completed the program, the lack of consistent instruction, supply shortages, sanitation issues, limited support, poor communication, and concerns about fairness made this a disappointing experience. I hope this feedback is taken seriously so that future students receive the level of education, professionalism, and support that is expected from a program at this cost.

No contest-best education out there in the field. Best teachers, top-shelf environment, all the…read moresupport a student could ever need. Nothing compares to Metro.

Every time I had my done ,highlights, lowlights ,haircuts I always left there pleased with my…read moreservice. I recently had a facial which also was good.

Very satisfied with the manicure service that Solani performed on me I would definitely come back…read more Solani is a very charismatic girl.

Mya is a great student my hair wash felt very relaxing . she made sure to ask a lot of questions to…read moremake my experience at Empire as a client was great!

Need to give a huge SHOUTOUT to KRYSTAL, she did a facial for me two weeks ago and this week she…read moredid a MICRODERMABRASION, you walk in and all you hear is running water and soft relaxing meditation sounds. She was spectacular, from the minute I sat down to the minute she was done, she even massages my hands to my elbows. I already see a change. She graduates Monday, which I'm so happy for her, but sad for me. I'm booked with another girl at the mid to end of February for another MICRODERMABRASION, just hoping she is as fabulous as Krystal is. I sure know Krystal will go far in her career.

I asked for a trim. I have layered hair. The stylist chopped my hair on one side. I stopped her and…read moreshe had the instructor come over. She saw what was done and really couldn't do anything to fix it. The trim was incomplete and each side looks different. It will take 4-6 months for my hair to grow out so it can be corrected. As the instructor and stylist were discussing, it was clear that the stylist did not understand what the instructor was showing her. She did not seem ready to be working on clients. I hope the school takes action.

So when it comes to things that have to do with my skin, it's safe to say I am extremely picky - as…read moreI should be. After getting a few laser hair removal treatments in NYC, I was tired of making the commute and through word of mouth, heard about Anllo and Jennifer. I met Jennifer for a complimentary consultation. Without even knowing about prices and treatments and within 2 minutes of speaking to her, I knew I wanted to get my treatments done at Anllo. She just has a way with putting people at ease, explaining patiently the procedure, her recommendations and rationale. She is *extremely* knowledgeable and passionate. During my consultation, I loved that she erred on the side of safe/conservative. For example, I really wanted to laser treat my upper lip, but because of my skin type and the fast approaching summer days with more daylight and possible sun exposure, she advised against it. She's not in it to make a quick buck. She genuinely wants the best for you - and I can tell you from ample experience, that is a rare quality in this industry. I love Anllo so much that I'm actually treating my mom to a skin care package next week. This is definitely a place I'd recommend to the people I care most about. Thanks Jennifer & staff!

Where do I start? Long post because there is so much good stuff to talk about! The entire staff is…read moreamazing! I have been going to Anllo for a few years now and my skin is so much better! I love my tri-level peels with Kelly and am starting to see the results from the Morpheus8 treatments I did last winter with her- especially in the jawline where those dreaded jowls are just itching to make an appearance. Well worth it! But recently, I jumped on their new program for hormone replacement therapy. I went in March feeling like existential dread took over my body for the last year and just wanted to feel like a normal human being again. The process takes some time to make sure they are putting you on the right regimen. Because of my family medical history, they had to make sure I was getting the right treatment that would not create other issues down the road for me. I love that they take the time and care to figure out what's best for me. I started 3 months ago with bioidentical hormones and here is what I'm noticing: I have more energy, I sleep better, I LOST WEIGHT (yay!), and no more hot flashes! Did you hear me??? No More HotFlashes! I am so grateful for the care and and personable attention you all give!

Angela Hicks did my facial and underarm wax, and it was so great that I came back for a leg wax and…read morebrow tint. My underarms were so soft that my sister asked me what I did and ran and got hers waxed too! My brows looked amazing but settle and my skin was glowing for days. Can't wait to book another service with Angela!

Came here at a friend's recommendation and I'm glad I did. If you do come here ask for Janet. She's…read morethe best! And she makes sure you are 100% satisfied with her work. Miss Sam is also awesome and you know that they are passionate about what they do and making sure the customer is happy. I'll be coming to only Queen Beauty for my manis and pedis from now on.

Fantastic resource for Estheticians, massage therapist and other beauty industry professionals…read more Their classes and staff are wonderful

Dermalogica and Trained Skin Therapist are the BEST in the Country!!!…read more Wonderful Products! I love that they are made in the U.S.A. and that they are free of artificial colors and fragrances! Keep up the good work!!! ;)

I love this place. I've seen plays here, and I've been in them. I absolutely adore this place, and…read moreeveryone here is just so happy!

After moving from NYC to the Lehigh Valley we were looking for local theatre venues. We discovered…read moreCivic Theatre of Allentown and have been loyal fans ever since. The quality of the productions and the talent blew me away. A performing arts treasure in a historic theatre built in 1927. And they have an arthouse cinema with some great movies. Check it out.