This school is a gem in downtown Olympia. The owners work very hard to create and maintain a space that is both conducive to learning and customer focused. The space has a great retro vibe as well. I've always appreciated time I've spent in the school and shop. It seems as though there are a lot of negative reviews on here in the last couple of days. Seems as though a disgruntled student or customer is trying to stir up some crap. read more

i went there as a army veteran and they dropped me from the course after taking all my tools that were paid for by the army and not only did they do that after dropping for haveing "to many VA appointment " they were suppose turn back the funds of 9000.00 $ that were not used and they ghosted me never returning the funds leaveing me to have to pay that back and still to this day won't return the money and the owner Noah can't really cut or do hair all that well he does not even know how to braid I was the only person that knew how to do braids and cornrows....ect. SO I WOULD THINK TWICE ABOUT GOING THERE!!!!!!! read more

I went to get a Balayage, they told me I was able to accomplish what I wanted in one sitting. The student who did it left me under the heat for an hour with bleach all over my head. My scalp was burning but I thought it was "normal" specially from someone who's graduating froM this school at the end of the month. At the end, she was very scared of how my hair turned out, it was orange and burn, she couldn't even style my hair of how burn my hair was. I had a long, healthy hair and now it is all destroyed. I drove from Seattle to this place because someone recommended it, but I will try to avoid at all cost. The manager was so scare that she left as soon as I saw my hair read more

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Closed. Fosbre has closed. Evergreen beauty school might open in the same location in June 2024 or sooner for services to the public. Call Evergreen beauty school for more info. read more

Overall it was a good experience. I only got a hair cut but it was a lot that came off. The atmosphere was great, had some older ish music but was upbeat and fun. I had a hard time not moving to the music. The instructors were nice and fun and my gal was very nice. My mom got hers done there at the same time and loves it and loved her gal to. My only problem is that even though I was about 10 minutes late to my appt it still took over 2 hours and I only say that because I almost only get my hair cut at schools because it's a great chance for the students (being a former hands on student for baking program it's important!) and haven't had it take that long. But I will be back when I ever need a hair cut. read more

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I went in this past weekend for a cut and facial. The cut I got was very nice. The student I worked with did a good job and she made sure to follow up with her teacher to ensure it was appropriate. She also had another teacher come to advise when I was thinking I wanted it a little shorter on the sides. The facial was amazing. While they don't have blankets to cover you or anything like that, the products they use smell delicious and my face felt soft and moisturized. If you need a cut or spa treatment, I highly suggest it. It was 45 for the two services and I tipped the gals for a job well done. At these prices, I'm more then willing to return multiple times for further services. read more

I got my hair dyed here and it turned out horribly. I called and asked them to fix it and they did happily with no questions asked and no charge. I'm happy with the results but was so shocked about how bad that first time was. Make sure you research your students before you go! read more

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Awesome salon with great people that do great work!! I always feel so good after a visit to Randi Clark she does a wonderful job coloring and cutting my hair... She's a pretty great instructor too!! Everyone at Fosbre is awesome read more

Fosbre Academy - Full Foil and cut by Randi!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I came in for a black and silver ombré and was told that they wouldn't be able to accomplish that in 1 sitting. We talked and we agreed on a black and the light brown balayage using 30 vol. and plastic wrap instead of foil. My results came out wonderful but the student I had wasn't satisfied with the color. She told me she would like to reschedule for a reservice and that she can get it a blonde/ dirty blonde balayage on our 2nd appointment. I agreed and came back in 2 days later. She began rebleaching my hair and used foil and 40 vol. She placed me on the heat for about 20-30 minutes with foil. My foils began puffing and she finally brought the instructor to check. The instructor told her to immediately take me off the heat and let the foil sit without heat. The student was making odd faces and shaking her head but told me everything was going good. She then told me she was going to check on me in 10 minutes and turned around and began gossiping to the other students around us. I looked up and saw all the students gossiping, staring, and shaking their heads at me making me embarrassed and uncomfortable. She turned back around after 10 minutes checked my hair and said "it looks good" she left again and brought the instructor. She took out the bottom half of my foils and washed it off. I then went back to the chair and had to get up a few minutes later to take the rest of the foils out. She constantly repeated " your hair did not like what we did." She continued to put products into my hair and carried on working. She never told me anything was wrong with my hair just that it was lifting nicely. I was told I can't touch my hair or do anything with it for a looong time. She told me I needed to do lots of hair treatments and brush ONLY with a wide tooth comb when it's completely dry. I asked what products she recommended for my hair treatments she suggested anything will work. She then told me that she would be unable to dry or style my hair because my hair was not happy that I did that. I got home with soaking wet hair and I moved it out of my face to find a chunk of my hair in my hand. My hair is the texture of stringy over stretched gum. It falls out to the touch and it's all because my hair was not happy with what I did to it. read more

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If I can put no stars I would, I'm so disappointed. I went in to get a bleach , color and a cut , my scalp was burned from how slow she applied the bleach and didn't even apply bleach all around I had black spots all over my head. I wanted a intense red / violet hair, I received a burgundy orange with patches on my head. On top of everything when she rinsed me she soaked my whole shirt. So I walked out with no cut and damaged hair I still had to pay $60. I was mad. I called to have them fix my hair and they wanted me to wait a week. Because they couldn't see me right away. When I woke and I was so embarrassed to go to work like that. I ended up just dying my hair black after a year of being blonde and cooper. I will never go here again. The instructors don't even watch what there students our doing. read more

Fosbre Academy - Hair Salons Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I was a student at this beauty salon Jan 2018-19. When I took the tour days before starting I absolutely loved the vintage aesthetic of the building and that it was located in the center of downtown! After months of attending this so called school I shortly regretted signing the contract because pretty much all of the instructors were immature. They definitely had double standards, first while telling students no matter what they should have positive attitudes and in then in the same breath belittle / treat students poorly because they were having a bad day or a bad night .. also there's a rule in the contract that says NO PHONES in the building yet every instructor would walk around on their phones. For 20,000$ one would expect a well rounded, organized, student friendly environment and I definitely did not get that read more

This used to be a good place but not anymore. The new instructors are really bad and treat students with no respect and make new rules as they see fit. The new instructors have no knowledge at all, are immature and just stand in the corner staring at you!! The front desk person (Carlie)just sits there trying to look pretty and is super rude and lacks knowledge! Only person I have seen that has made a career of being a front desk assistant..lol..not smart enough to do anything else I suspect. She also keeps changing the rules as she pleases! I think they need a whole staff turnover! This place has turned from the perfect place to visit to now being a dump! The students are not well trained but that is not a big surprise after you see the instructors there! I had my hair colour ruined twice in a row and terrible haircut! BE careful when you go there. Opt to go to other schools in Olympia! read more

I won't name my student haircutter, but she was so nice! However, "nice" doesn't hold the scissors... So, I asked specifically for layers, to keep most of my length, and for facial framing. What I got was a shoulder length cut, she snipped about 4.5 inches off... ABSOLUTLEY no layers whatsoever. And some facial framing, that was actually done by this woman named Brooke. The framing is the only thing that ended up good. I do have fine hair, but this still wasn't what I asked for. I even showed the student hairdresser a photo, the result was far from it. For $20, a chop is all you'll get from Fosbre. I've now learned to invest in something that's on top of my head and that I look at everyday. read more

Long story short, this place is really nice place to get color done. Environment is chill. They have a nice fireplace and usually a cute lil dog walking around. It's really worth your money to just get your hair done by the instructor, Noah. He really knows his stuff. My hair was a bleached brownish ginger color from black and he got it to really light blonde. Almost platinum. And there was some color mixed into my sides that I accidentally got on there when I dyed my hair myself and he had a mixture to get rid of the unwanted color and I thought that was pretty cool. I would definitely come back here again. 10/10 place. read more

I really enjoy my visits to Fosbre. The staff are always very welcoming and friendly. My favorite part of this company is when they have salon/spa tours to our location. The girls always ask good questions and it gives us the chance to pre-interview them. I have did a guest speaking event with them and am looking forward to doing many more. What I enjoy about this program is that they learn a lot of advanced esthetic treatments. As a spa owner this makes it easier to train. read more

Love how my hair turned out! I love dying my hair vivid colors, so I was scared going to the salon because I wanted my hair to meet my expectations. Mindy was my stylist and it was her first time doing vivid colors. She killed it! I loved how my hair turned out, she definitely earned a client! read more

Aspen- excellent as always. She listens to her customers, isn't afraid to guide when we come up with a "not so good" idea, and students and staff are always hospitable. Thanks! read more

Really enjoyed my visit. Everyone was very helpful and professional. Rachel Benavides gave me a fantastic facial. I can not wait to try the other services they offer, so much so I have already scheduled Rachel to do an eyelash lift and tint. Thank you Rachel and Fosbre! read more

I love the Fosbre Academy! The owner, Noah, is truly an artistic genius. He creates beautiful work for his clients, and in turn teaches up and coming artists the best techniques and skills to ensure we all get the haircut and style we deserve. I've been a client of Noah's, as well as one of his talented students, Leah, and both have done more for my hair than any other stylist ever could. As a girl with curly hair, and as someone who refuses to accept her natural color, it can be quite difficult to get somebody who understands my needs. Fosbre Academy is the place to go! In addition to the fabulous talent the hair stylists have, the ambience of the salon propels you into a big city feel, with industrial elements mixed with upscale design to create a glamorous experience. I can't speak highly enough of the Fosbre experience! read more

Best salon in town. Dont waste your time Any Where else. They are buget friendly, professional yet comforting and more importantly have the best Staff ever! You will always leave they saved my hair from a terrible dye/cut job 3 years ago and I have tried other places since but i always come back....im now strictly a fosbre client. read more

I got the best haircut with Randi!! She listened to what I was looking for and did just what I wanted while contributing her professional opinion but not in a pushy way. I felt comfortable and confident upon leaving after she styled my hair beautifully! read more

So un professional. Complaints are handled inefficiently and with no resolution. Lies to try and get on top of/ahead of a situation. After reading several reviews on more than one forum it appears as if Noah's only recourse against bad behavior or services is to blame the client. I want no part of this as a beauty service or learning academy. read more

I recently graduated from Fosbre, and had a great experience, I made a lot of new friends & the instructors are friendly & knowledgeable. Im happy I chose Fosbre because not only did they help prepare me for my state board exams(which I took & passed less than a month after I graduated), they also gave me the knowledge in salon services, costumer service & business skills, which landed me a job at an established salon right after school. Fosbre is classy & professional. Dont hesitate to enroll, sign up for a tour ASAP! read more

I get my haircut here about once every month and a half and am always happy with the results. The students are always friendly, professional, and good with attention to detail, and Noah always adds the finishing touches to ensure you get exactly what you want. And to get a shampoo/condition and haircut for under $20 is a steal. I will definitely be a return customer. read more

My fiance was going to go to school here however Fosbre is very unclear that they are a PART time school. My Fiance had full financial aid and was told she wouldnt have to pay anything out of pocket. This is not the case and any adult who doesnt live with there parents cannot affford to go to this school. My fiance was awarded full financial aid and met with the owners multiple times before school started always enquiring about the financing of the school. Every time she was brushed off and the owners did not have answers for her. As someone who has attended school at reputable institutions (UW) I cannot stress enough that this school should be audited. If my fiance was the only person this happened to I would say this was our fault but of the new class of 10 girls half of them had the same reactions to the financial aid plan. I am putting this reveiw here for future students, and want to say this. Even if you have full financial aid you will have to work part time to pay your way through school because the financial aid being offered here would not work for any independent adult student. I am leaving a 1 star review because the finances of school should be covered with students before the first day of class. Instead this school tries to lock girls in after two days and then tells them they wont be receiving any meaningful aid. In normal colleges financial aid is determined as soon as a student is registered for classes. This is so the payments are clear and concise and the student knows what to expect. This review is a warning to adults looking to better themselves with education. Do not go to Fosbre unless you are a dependent still living with your parents, as this is the only way I can see the $2,000 every 3 months in financial aid they are offering as being able to support any human being. read more

I attended fosbre from 2019 to 2020 and although i had many obstacles from life in my way I still graduated and moved forward. This school has been very understanding and helped me find my way. I can't thank Adam or my instructors enough for what they have done for me! I would 100% recommend this school if your looking into getting your esthetician or cosmetology license. read more

I am currently a student in the Master Esthetics program at Fosbre and I have felt nothing, but love and support from my instructors. They are so supportive and genuinely caring. I couldn't imagine going through this journey with any other program and I am so fortunate to start my career with such a great support system! Shout out to Julie and Agatka for being such great teachers! read more

I love my haircut from here!! I brought in a picture of a kind of haircut that's hard to describe, but they cut it exactly how I wanted it. Masit was the stylist and was super nice and attentive, and the shampoo is like a mini-massage. I felt like she was really open to communicating how I wanted the hairstyle. Noah, the instructor, jumped in to help with some details to be sure everything goes smoothly, and is also super nice. It doesn't feel like a hair academy here, it felt like a professional salon. The place has a really good atmosphere, relaxed and comfortable, but professional, and everyone is hip and stylish and you feel like you're in good hands. The front desk person was also really friendly and professional too. Very cool place, I LOVE my haircut, and I'll refer others. Yay! :) read more

I have been coloring my hair myself for years but unfortunately the last couple times I've tried new brands and it has turned out darker on the ends. I decided to go to a professional for an all over color to even it out and this place was recommended to me. When I went in I asked for light brown shade with a hint of red (naturally a dark blonde so not a drastic change) and brought a couple pictures to show exactly what I was hoping for but most importantly I let them know my goal was to get the color evened out. I was told by the instructor that putting in a darker color would automatically fix that. After two hours of working on my hair it comes out bright bright red on the top 2 inches of my hair by the roots and the rest is pretty much black. When I mention how uneven it is the instructor says they will color again at no cost to me. They use the exact same color. After another 2 hours my hair is somewhat darker red on the top with some red mixed in with the black on the rest of it. Still not even close to being even but on a positive note I am very thankful they do not use permanent color. I firmly believe that my hair would have turned out significantly better by getting a $10 box of Loreal Feria and doing it myself in about an hour. I will not be returning nor would I recommend them to anyone. read more

To start, I like the new location--it's classy and chill, and they even offer a beverage...in an actual glass cup. Nice! The hair products are also a plus. And dang, ya can't beat the low price for a nice haircut. The major flaw I see is the owner being pulled, or pulling himself, everywhere. I think it would go smoother if he spent certain designated time each week with the students on the floor and separate times where he spent with the class component. Perhaps another instructor could lead most of the class. More instructor time on the floor would increase confidence and individualized attention of the students that are working with customers. Side note: Everyone has their own pace of learning anything read more

Got color here for the first time the girl I got was a little too new and it didn't turn out, let's say, like it should.. but then the instructor Darren stepped in and really just saved the day. His assistant Lori and him were super nice and really accommodating. Five stars for them!! read more

This Academy is the best! STEPHANIE is the best!! Great instructors as well! She did a WONDERFUL job on my hair! read more

Very bad in keeping their words for a scheduled appointment. I called them twice to warn I was late because of an accident on I5, and ask if I needed to reschedule. They said it was fine and they would keep my appointment. After one hour sitting in traffic to get there ASAP, (I could have worked instead) I arrived at the time I expected and told them on the phone, just to hear my appointment was now cancelled. Very bad in scheduling. They should have asked me to reschedule right away, instead of making me sit in traffic for no reason. read more

LOVE this place. I couldn't be happier with my experience. Well, yes, my haircut did take a little longer than at a regular salon, but it's a school, so I was expecting that! For $15, you just can't beat the service as Fosbre. My stylist was professional, the instructors are very hands-on, the ladies at the front were fabulous. Nobody got upset when my husband brought my screaming baby in for a minute to see me (which is a huge no-no in salons... oops). It was just a very pleasant experience. And the best part of all, this is one of the best haircuts I have EVER had. I will definitely be returning for future styles! read more

I've had great haircuts from here. Loved going here for a while and didn't mind spending $40. But I gave up as their customer service fell off the radar. I was booked for an appt but the stylist was coloring someone's hair when I got there. No one said come back later or anything. Just left me sitting. So I left. Probably an hour past my appt, the stylist called to apologize. I did appreciate that, but by then I had gone somewhere else for a cut. I tried booking an appt online and despite having luck with this process in the past, after a few attempts, no one ever responded. I'll spend my money elsewhere. read more

Really good place to get your hair and waxing done. I came here through a recommendation from a coworker. I had emily who waxed my underarm and lips and leah who cut my hair. They were both excellent. They were both patient with me. Emily took her time to explain between the different waxes. Even though she is only a student, she did a better job than most "professionals." Leah was great and really worked with me on my hair cut. She took her time to make sure I was happy. Also their price is unbeatable. I would totally go again. I just wish they were a little bit closer. read more

LaTosha did an amazing full foil on me. Professional, personable, and really talented.

Went here on a recommendation after having a hair color disaster on my head. The owner Noah was kind enough to go through all my options and explain how he would fix my color without damaging my hair any more so than it already had been. Walked in with orange hair (not brassy, dyed orange) and although he offered to fix it to the rose gold I had asked for at the other salon, I decided to stay away from any of the orange, reds, pinks just out of pure trauma and walked out the salon with a beautiful silvery lavender. I also got to hold a darling little pup with a sassy purple and pink tail which gave me all the emotional support I needed for my transition from orange to beautiful. Thank you so much Noah and Ivory! read more

The teachers don't teach what's in the book, they just teach the way they want you to do hair. They tell students they're required to pick up cigarettes out of an alley in downtown Olympia. They have students go over the same chapter multiple times in a row instead of allowing them clients( after having over 1000 hours). They charge 20$ a haircut and most senior students don't even know what bevelling is. I do not recommend this place for any service and ESPECIALLY not to go to school. read more

This is my favorite hair salon ever. The students are super professional, and always excited to try whatever I come up with! I've been coming here for years, and have never been disappointed. read more