If you're a fan of the ASMR where the girl in class is playing with your hair or doing your nails -…read morecoming here for your beauty needs is the best! I had SO MUCH FUN. It was like being back in school and your best friend is trying some stuff out on you for funsies. Everyone was chatty and sweet and having a blast. I really needed that energy. And bonus it was affordable! Definitely come here if you want some community vibes and you're willing to be creative with your looks. I'll definitely be back.

I've never taken time to write a not-so-great review on a business before, but unfortunately this…read moreexperience calls for it. I had very reasonable expectations going into Monarch for a haircut/bleach and tone. I've gone to beauty schools for services before, and understand the nature of it as well as the risks. But I've never left one completely dissatisfied. Here's the thing, though- The student did maybe 10% of my cut. The instructor did the remaining 90% And not only did she ignore what I asked for, she botched what she gave me. The photo I showed her is far from the cut I received. It is SO much shorter, the layers are very rough, blunt, and uneven, and the shortest layer is literally unstylable. I explained that I needed enough length to curl daily. I was far more after a little volume and hair health than a full on transformative haircut. If the student had done this, though I'd obviously still be upset about the outcome, I feel it'd have been excusable, and would have understood. I wouldn't be writing this review. But there is no reason whatsoever that a licensed cosmetology instructor should have been so very careless in this situation. I felt there was zero caution exercised, and it was just immediate chopping off major length, no work up to it. So it was too late pretty much instantly. And even the student was visibly jarred upon watching. I voiced that she cut it way too short, and she told me that she left far more length than my photo showed, which frankly felt insulting because it just simply isn't true and anyone with eyes could see that. Not to mention that later on in the appt when her student asked her how much longer she should leave my bleach in after checking me, she didn't even look and said "her hair will tell you." I understand the sentiment, but that's not teaching. That's a disservice to her students whom are paying top dollar to be there. I'm not going to name the student, as she did a very good job on my bleach/tone, and I don't want her name to be associated with a 1-star review. The instructors name was Mrs. Ramirez, who I've come to understand is head cosmotology instructor. It's very unfortunate, because now I'm in a tough spot trying to find a stylist whom can install extensions ASAP as I cannot go to work like this. So I'm going to be out several hundreds of dollars, and several hours of my day (which I have to take off work for) I'm not sure how the other instructors operate, so I can't say to stay away from this place entirely, but I would definitely discourage having Mrs. Ramirez oversee/participate in your services. Her approach is far too lackadasical.

Service was 10/10 would go back again. My expectations were met, I was unsure what color I wanted…read moreand Kristine did her big one!!!

Okay - I took a gamble going here and it did NOT disappoint. I think it might be my new go to spot…read moresince my usual stylist retired. When you walk in, everyone is so excited & just happy to be there. Ok, ok - yes it's a school but it's so legit! I had my hair cut by Shubashini (Lakshmi?). First of all - what a total sweetheart chasing her dreams. She provided the kind of experience that would gain her loyalists for her services. So excited for her! I would pay for just the hair wash cuz that head massage that came with it was phenomenal. Low-key still dreaming of it. She spend adequate time understanding the look I was going for (a LOB) and she gave suggestions based on hair type. I have fine hair so she gave me a long layer to add body. She took her time and cared about getting you a quality cut. After, the cut is checked by a teacher there and you're styled off with a blowout and out you go! Affordable. Ample parking. Excited stylists. Quality experience and somewhere I'd recommend to my friends. Definitely bringing my mom in. For salon services: only available on Thursday & Friday.

Orelia was very sweet and I almost fell asleep while having a facial. It was so good.read more

My daughter went here for a few months and our experience was awful. The esthetics teacher at the…read moretime was Mrs. Corona who unfortunately couldn't speak English correctly. She couldn't explain things well or use the correct terminology of the things they were supposed to learn. But the worse is that she wouldn't even really try to teach. She would often tell the girls she was about to retire anyway (which she did halfway through the course) so she didn't really care. Day after day my daughter came home and told me the teacher had spent several hours talking about herself and her life, her personal problems, plans for the future etc. This was during Covid and my daughter also said the teacher would not wear a mask and would sneeze and cough without even covering her mouth at all. Who even does that, Covid or not? My daughter also brought to my attention the school wasn't very clean, the classroom used for esthetics was a small room where also they had to take clients in for treatments because they didn't have a separate place. It often got used as a break room by the students so it would smell of food as well. Another issue that kept coming up was that Mrs. Corona spent most of the class time, literally hours on end talking about her personal life and going on long breaks. The students didn't know what to do. They had no daily schedule to follow. The classes were not structured at all in any way shape of form. Mrs Corona would go on hour to hour and a half lunches cutting into the students learning/class time. Apparently she felt she was entitled to long lunches because she was diabetic. At least that was what she told my daughter when she asked why they never observed a 30 minute lunch like they were supposed to. One day the students were told the State Board was coming that week and they needed to prepare for it. WTH? Mrs Corona pretended for that day only that the students were actually being taught lessons. For that day only she printed out a schedule and a fake lesson plan and posted it to the wall. She also told the students to take a 30 minute lunch only that day while the State Board was there. My daughter came home and told me she couldn't believe all the lies. It got so bad the students had taken it upon themselves to teach each other since the teacher was physically present (so she could get her paycheck) but unwilling to actually teach. And god forbid you asked her a question about aesthetics or skin and interrupted her story about her house or her grandkids. She would berate you for it. We couldn't take it anymore. We had spend thousands paying this school for my daughter's education, which she wasn't receiving. So I felt like I had no option but to make an appointment to see Mrs Avina, the owner of the school. My daughter and I came in person and I told her everything that was going on. Her words to me were "I know I know". So after that appointment I saw that Mrs Avina was aware of all that was going on but chose to take no action. She kept on gladly accepting new student enrollments and receiving funds from the state of California as well, as they are a school that offers financial aid. MRS. Avina gave me excuses and said "good instructors are expensive", basically admitting that she has hired someone who doesn't know how to teach and doesn't even care to teach the students. Just so she could continue to collect the tuition money. This is BLATANT FRAUD. So I chose to withdraw my daughter from this school and enroll her elsewhere where she had to start from scratch since she had not been taught anything at this place. Other observations: other students that have gone here have also said the teachers don't teach and that the school is dirty. Be careful though, some of the positive reviews for this school are not real and some of bad reviews have been deleted. This school didn't even have a dedicated laundry room or a freaking autoclave to disinfect the tools used on students and clients faces. That is disgusting and I'm pretty sure against health code. If you are considering this school for yourself or a loved one thank God you came across my review first. Don't go there. This ia a pathetic excuse for a school. Tour other schools in the area. They may cost more money but you pay for what you get.

Finished EMBA with Yaz! She is a wonderful teacher and pushed me to be my best!! This school is…read moreamazing

10/10 experience if you are a ground model and want to expand your experience and your book…read more Everyone here is super nice and welcoming, the student and the teachers.

I got my nano combo brows done a few days ago with Ngoc and had such a great experience. She was…read moreextremely patient with me and made sure I felt comfortable and heard the entire time. I never felt rushed, and she really took her time to get everything just right. I really appreciated how open she was to feedback while also giving thoughtful suggestions based on her expertise. It felt like a true collaboration, which made the whole experience even better. She definitely understood the assignment. My brows are already looking amazing, and I'm still in the healing phase. I'll be coming back for my touch up and will update once everything is fully healed, but so far I'm very happy with my results. Would absolutely recommend Ngoc for anyone thinking about getting their brows done!

I cannot begin to tell you how incredible Microblading LA is. The owner, Lindsey Ta, is the most…read morepatient, kind, collaborative, talented artist I could have ever hoped to work with. I am extraordinarily perfectionistic and came in with the most specific requests/needs imaginable, in terms of eyebrow shape, color, etc. Lindsey worked with me for hours to get everything just right, never annoyed by my copious requests to make micro adjustments. She recognized the perfectionist in me and respected my judgment, then executed the project with unmatchable skill. The result after two sessions? PERFECTION. And a client for life. I have never felt better working with any sort of provider than I did with Lindsey, and I have never been happier with an end result. Lindsey is the absolute best!

I'm not sure if I loved the school but I did not hate the school either. It was just a very…read moreinteresting experience. I went to get my mani and pedicure. Again, it is a school. I had to pay upfront my $21. They did a GREAT job painting my nails and toenails. I think for me, I am not sure if I TRULY trust their equipment. I didn't get a fungus so I guess they clean and sanitize the tools. But the place still made me weary. The mani and pedi school is a couple doors down. The main location is for the barbering. They do NOT answer the phone. The price is great. You are in a HUGE room getting service. They did a great job because my nail polish lasted and still lasting after a month with my pedicure. I also brought my own nail polish - which I do because i have a certain color I love that a lot of salons do not have. Shout out to Essie Mint Candy Apple. Will I go back? Possibly.

I walked in to check it out I'm new to the area I am not greeted and I'm looking around n find a…read moreAsian guy in a "office" with like 50 cameras so idk how u missed me walking in to greet me or smile ..I asked him hey do u have a list of services he gives me attitude and says what's listed outside im like yes but what does the facial include and ignored me like are u gonna pour glue on my face or wtf ..he just did not want to help me or want to take my money I'm like how much is a mani /pedi no nothing why a ASS this guy I'm sorry but this place is GHETTO LOL I been to many schools like this and everyone has a list of services and what it includes which is very professional and helpful unlike this place stay clear from this place .

Laura is absolutely amazing.. I took her beginners class and I learned so much from her. She helps…read moreyou get comfortable and understand the techniques of starting off as a new injector. This class provides hands on experience which helps you get your hands use to techniques with the guidance of Laura. After leaving her class I felt so confident and I can't wait to take her advanced course in the near future. she is truly an inspiration. Thank you Laura for all your help and guidance.

Where do I even start!! I found FMU on IG and was obsessed with Laura's work, I booked my lip…read moreappointment immediately and loved my results. During this time o was also in nursing school and knew I wanted to be an injector. After graduating I took the basics course with Laura , she was such a good instructor. She went over facial anatomy , safety, different fillers , Botox and technique with me then we did hands on training . During this training she was very detailed and I didn't feel rushed nor did she make me feel scared to ask questions which I loved. After watching her inject a few clients you get the opportunity to inject on your own model , I was very nervous but she walked be through every step. We all know getting hired as a new injector is very challenging and makes you feel like you'll never get in anywhere , but 2 months after my course with Laura she hired me as a laser nurse at FMU then shortly after trained me more and more and now I'm an injector ! Don't give up ! It took me a year after graduating and working at diff Med spas to be where I'm at now, just make sure to get trained and certified by someone who knows what they're doing and is good at it ! Which is why I chose to get trained at FMU academy , Laura's work is the best hands down I wouldn't be where I'm at today without FMU academy

This was my second time getting my hair done here and it was amazing Natalie did my hair this time…read moreand I am super happy, Ms Jama is so nice and such a great teacher for these students! Natalie does the best shampooing I have ever had I almost fell asleep!! Please support this amazing business and her students without us they can't learn it's a win win!!!

PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING A DECISION TO ENROLL!!…read more I wanted to wait an adequate amount of time before posting this to see if it was still worth posting. I almost didn't but I don't want any one else to go through the same thing I went through. I was a past student at Jama's Beauty and Barber College and think that people SHOULD NOT attend this school. There is so many wrong things with this school. Firstly, the director Ms. Jama and the school itself. Many have described her as controlling and rude. So many students have complained about her. Most of the cosmetology students either dropped out or transferred to a different school (NOT BECAUSE THEY GRADUATED). One day the entire cosmetology room was filled, the next less than 10 students remained. Many of the students that did transfer talk about how they're learning so much stuff at their new schools compared to this one. How they're new school is so much better and how they're glad they left this one. How their instructor here lacked and felt like they didn't learn anything from her. A student on the esthetician side had complained about the door beeping from the wind (makes a sound when the door opens) and about the uncomfortable seats to Ms. Jama. Ms. Jama called her a "Little princess" despite their concerns being reasonable. The same student broke down weeks later because of how they disliked the school so much and how it drained them. Many of the other students agreed. That student later dropped out. Another time a student had requested new towels be bought since both esthetician students and cosmetology students were using the spa room. Esthetician students had been rotating laundry, THE SECOND a load was done, another was added. Ms. Jama responded with "No you guys need to stay on top of the laundry that's why you guys are running out." When the student tried to explain that the esthetician students were on top of it, Ms. Jama ignored her and said the same thing and how they should be better at staying on top of the laundry. No new towels were bought. Judging by the other negative yelp reviews, you can tell that Ms. Jama DOES NOT take any accountability nor does she care since she just copy and pastes her same responses to most of the negative reviews. Secondly, the school's supplies and kits. Both cosmetology and esthetician students have complained about the kits either because of unusable/broken items or being outdated. Unusable old eyelash glue, broken hairdryer dryers, etc. There are multiple steamers by the restroom on the esthetician side that don't work. This school teaches about sanitation and contamination but yet has 2 broken trash cans - 1 in the spa room and 1 in the manicurist area (You have to lift the top to throw stuff inside). When instructors are told about either trash can, they're just told along the lines of "Oh.. I'll let Ms. Jama know" and nothing is ever done about it. Those have been there for over a year. The chairs in the lecture rooms on both the cosmo side and the esthetician side are very uncomfortable foldable chairs, the kind you use for parties. Your back and butt will ache so much at the end of the day on those chairs. A student had once complained about them to Ms. Jama herself and was told "Just bring a pillow from home." A school that also teaches about ergonomics by the way. The school takes pride in having classes only 3 days a week, but it's so hard to attend school when you are so completely bored out of your mind. Even harder when you're working a full time job to pay for the school. Theory days are the worst. You spend 8 hours doing book work and the lectures are just the instructor reading straight out of the book. There's no engagement what so ever. Students can finish 2+ chapters each theory day but just because you can do that doesn't mean the class will progress with you. So there's no point in doing that. On the other two days, you can work hands on but it still feels like a drag. A lot of students have complained about the lack of enthusiasm or engagement on school days. Many of the students who have graduated complained about how they wanted to leave and transfer out but stayed only because they already invested so much money into the school. There are many more things I could list but those are the main concerns and complaints past and present students had about the school. Enroll at your own risk. I highly suggest looking some place else to go to school.

Marmel Beauty academy is excellent. The academy has excellent parking, excellent teachers who are…read morelicensed. It is also an ideal location. Target across the street is superb restaurant pita grill next to it. The facility is spacious clean and has a modern yet family vibe. The students are well trained to be prepared to go out and practice the field they have chosen. The instructor/teacher, who gave me a haircut, and a shave was exceptional with the blade. He yielded the blade like Alexander the great. The student manicurist I felt my manicurist was J Lo's manicurist. She was also superb yet was a student! That tells you a lot about the Academy I had an amazing shave and a haircut as well as a manicure. Unfortunately I became disabled two years ago and this academy is Handicap friendly. I was able to get my Services and be comfortable wheeling around. They also have an array of nutritional products, beauty products , as well as some fashionable wigs. The setting it's very comfortable and you are offered coffee, water, soda. Ownership and the staff are highly experienced, and very kind. I highly recommend Marmel beauty academy not only for services, but if you are looking to become a manicurist, Esthetician or a cosmetologist this is the school to get licensed. They also are able to help place you. I highly recommend you make a visit and check it out! If it's good enough for me, it's good enough for you!

I went in 2021, the experience was okay. I really did enjoy my teacher Mrs Zahra. Other than that,…read morethe schools not very helpful with resources. Maga's bad attitude is contagious. The bathrooms were barely clean, the place itself really was barely clean. Graduation looked a mess. It's definitely a good school if you're looking to get licensed fast and cheap. Also, I'm almost positive some people paid to not have to show up and actually complete their hours lol. Not a bad school but not the best. Just keeping it real!