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    I M Beauty School

    4.6 (15 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Lesley Anne Y.

    I came in for my very first haircut and eyebrow waxing. My hair is limp and havent been styled in a long time. Tony did such a good job with my hair. I love it and I'm definitely sticking with him! He styled it, gave it volume. And it would be minimal maintenance for me. I told him I was a wash and go kinda girl. And the way he styled it is perfect! My eyebrow shape is nice as well. Quick and easy. Yea Im sticking to IM Beauty. Definitely try them out!

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    Charleen A.

    I LOVED my entire experience at IM Beauty School. My sister told me about Tony and Isabella after letting her know I needed a glow up. We quickly made an appointment with Tony. He was able to work with my thick, coarse hair and gave me exactly what I wanted based off of my inspiration photos and my budget. He truly is a master stylist not only in the way he was able to lift my hair from my natural black to an ashy blonde, but to the way he blended my butterfly layers, fixed my DIY bangs, and took the heavy load off my shoulders by magically thinning to create more flow and lightness to my style. While I waited for my hair to "cook," the staff there was incredibly kind and accommodating offering a water, coffee, and even snacks while I waited. I HIGHLY recommend them for any beauty needs and also for schooling! I saw Tony in action training a student and they were patient with them and always explaining in depth the process and the why. The salon was clean, the staff was knowledgeable and professional. I felt welcomed and comfortable as soon as I stepped in. I was incredibly impressed with it all and obviously LOVE my glow-up! Thanks Tony, Isabella, and Kay!

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    Lois L.

    Such an amazing facility that offers a wide array of services as well as schools/ learning options. I want to see this business do well, as the employees and owner are such sweet people. You can tell everyone is skilled and passionate! They offer many different certificates and licensing opportunities and classes. Very clean and cute school, I came here for an event and I see myself coming back for different services! I had a facial, which was succhhh a treat! I came right after a long work day and I was so relaxed I fell asleep for part of the facial!! The facials massage and neck massage are my favorite, it was an hour of pampering. Highly highly recommend giving them a try! Can't wait to be back for my next service.

    Charlotte F.

    I got a gel change (removing my old gel polish and getting new gel polish). I absolutely loved the results and it was $25 which is a great price! Esther did my nails, and she was really nice. I'm definitely coming back!

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    How much do you charge for a mens haircut?

    If you are scheduling a men's haircut with a student, we charge $15. However, if you are looking for a professional service, Tony charges $60, and those appointments must be made after 3:30PM or on Saturdays.

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