Kayla was a conscientious, skilled colorist. She was caring and enthusiastic. Her work was…read moreamazingly skillful. The instructor was so helpful. The salon was tidy and well appointed.

I was really excited to try this salon. I've been wanting to get my hair cut for a while, and since…read moreI live nearby, I thought I'd give this place a try. I had a 9:30 a.m. appointment. When I arrived I checked in, shortly after a gentleman mentioned that they were having some technical issues. I was understanding and patient, but after waiting an hour, I asked how much longer it would be until I would be seen. At that point, the person at the front desk told me that the stylist who was supposed to do my hair didn't show up and asked if I could wait another hour for someone else. Unfortunately, waiting two hours for a scheduled appointment was not reasonable for me. I ended up leaving without being seen. I understand that things happen, but better communication would have gone a long way. I was really disappointed with the experience.

Aisha here, I am a current student here and it's a great place to learn. I am learning a lot of new…read moretechniques. My teacher Helena is great at what she does, along with James and Rossel who are very encouraging. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that wants to learn.

It is a wonderful school that you can learn a lot of specialties and the teacher is very nice and…read moreshe explains everything in detail.

AMAZING school. I had previously taken a CNA class and did not even learn nearly as much as I did…read morehere. Lovely staff and instructors. Especially Ms. Kylie. Everyone is so caring about your future. They make it possible here. I passed the NHA with my CCMA with flying colors and I usually dont do well with studying but I have never felt more prepared for an exam in my life. Huge thanks to Dr. Doran for giving so much of herself to our success. Love everyone here.

My experience here studying the medical assistant program was amazing. Miss Kylie was the best…read moreteacher, she really wants us, the students to win! She teaches exactly what we need to know for our NHA and makes sure we are prepared and confident. I'm forever grateful Dr. Doran guided me into taking this program. Something that I didn't know I would enjoy so much is phlebotomy. It was so much fun and I always got blood! I'm very confident and excited to start my new journey!

friendly people with excellent service quality also very…read moreclean and organized I would recommend this place

I tried this beauty school for a facial once after discovering it while shopping at Joo Boong in…read more the same plaza. I was new to the area, and with the winter weather, my skin was getting very dry and breaking out more than usual, so I decided to schedule a facial. When I arrived, I was welcomed by someone who seemed to be either the teacher or the owner. A student performed the facial while the teacher observed and occasionally offered guidance. The place was clean and you can get haircuts and nails too. The treatment itself was extremely mild--honestly one of the mildest facials I've had in over 20 years of getting professional treatments. It was an ok experience for trying something new, but it didn't leave much of an impression.

My daughter had been begging to get her hair dyed purple / pink. I agreed to let her do peek-a-boo…read morehighlights. I brought her to Tricoci in Libertyville to see Kate Cluster. I 1000% recommend her! Truly could not recommend her enough. Not only did she consult me about my daughter's hair, but she got down on my daughter's level and made sure the colors were exactly what she wanted, asked about the placement and was incredibly patient. Kate gave my daughter as many breaks as needed, made her laugh and even put a movie on the iPad for her (after asking me if it was okay). She went above and beyond, was professional, courteous, and kind. My daughter is beyond obsessed with her hair and has received a ton of compliments. I can't recommend Kate enough!

this is the second time I had a consult set up for hair extensions. At least the last one they…read morechose to cancel but did not try to reschedule me and then this time I just showed up and they said oh the not I'm sorry. No, can we reschedule for another time nothing that's ridiculous. The lady at the front was not very helpful and was not very understanding or empathetic at all. I been looking forward to this and then to not even get a note saying that it's canceled and leaving work early to go do nothing.

Do not get manicure here. Wanted to support school and students so made appt online for manicure…read more After waiting, they assigned me to someone else than whom I was supposed to have. Their selection of polish is minimal and the color I selected had lint in it which the student had to remove several times. She put so many layers on that after I left, it got smeared so badly that I removed polish after getting home. They have no nail dryers. Also, be aware they don't accept cash and although their website says no tipping, that isn't true. No teacher came to check what student did as it says on website. Won't go back for other services after this.

Since I live only a block away, I decided to try this out for a haircut when I moved here 2 years…read moreago. The students have 400 hours before they get to work on customers and a teacher is always nearby to help. First they shampoo and condition your hair. Then in my experience it's often the teacher demonstrating through most of the cut. It takes a little longer but if you have time, I recommend them. And the price is right, only $13 as of March 2023.

I've been going to Paul Mitchell for many years, and recently Niya has been doing an excellent job…read moreon my hair. I can only go for a blowout and ironwork with my natural hair on a busy schedule. Thank you all for the excellent service!

10/10 - fantastic service on 11/24 Jessica did an amazing…read morejob - highlights looking perfect! She is graduating soon, but if you can get in before Christmas... Save $$$ money on hair services at Paul Mitchell - The School

I've had the pleasure of knowing and learning from Nika for the past several years Most recently, I…read moretook her bridal detailing class and bridal business class offered through Chicago Beauty Exchange. I was so excited looking forward to the class because I knew it would be a great learning experience for me. Nika is one of those rare teachers that does not hold back when she is explaining or teaching you something. She will literally tell you all that she knows. And she doesn't get annoyed by people who ask a million questions (that's me). I'm in a season of my career that I'm trying to take things to the next level, and her class was the perfect class for me to take at the right time. I am a nerdy makeup artist who happens to have an advanced college degree. Nika appeases that side of me because she brings in a lot of her background in the arts when she teaches. She knows a lot about bone structure and color theory and is very knowledgeable about that world and how it translates to makeup. She just doesn't explain the what, she explains the how which, for a person like me, is how I really learn things. Nika is also very honest. Earlier in my career she gave me a very intense critique that gave me a lot to work on and helped to push me farther along on my journey. Nika has inspired me to work on my business plan, website, logo, know my way around legal issues, make quality connections, how to brand myself and to really dream long term about where I want my career to go. She doesn't discourage you but she empowers and encourages you to fulfill your potential. After taking her class, I have enough on my to do list to keep me busy for the next year, at least. And my confidence has increased that the goals and dreams that I have in my heart are actually reachable. She also spills her guts when it comes to her makeup application techniques which is so helpful. A lot of artists may leave out one or two most important steps in their technique that really perfects it. Or they will act like something they are doing is simple and common knowledge and gloss over it, when it is something they had to work to perfect. Not Nika. She is very open and sincerely interested in helping others become better at what they do. She explains her step by step and doesn't hold back on her products that she uses. I am very glad to have crossed her path and I plan to take more classes from her in the future.

I took the Bridal makeup workshop/photoshoot in June 2018 and it was great. We had a very relaxing…read moreatmosphere, awesome professional models, full wardrobe and a good photographer. Nika was a great instructor as always and my classmates were a dream to learn along side of. You will not be disappointed if you book a class with the Chicago Beauty Exchange.

Hate to write this. Been coming for YEARS. But now two bad experiences…read more 1. Went for a keretin. Absolutely did not take (I have had many) Went back for a second one and same thing. They must have not perfected that service yet. OK I ate the cost of that. 2. Had a 1:30 appoitment. Thy sent me TWO confirmations. I show up at 1:30 told it would be a 15 minute wait. Ok. I had taken off a half day of work so that was fine. At 1:50 I am told there is no one here to do the service. After I toll time off! I was offered a "conditioner" next time. I was booked for color. Don't need a conditioner. I said "how about half off color next time" Nope. Can't do that. So I had to leave. I know it is a school but I had an APPOINTMENT--please CALL next time before I head over and miss work and certainly don't act like it is my problem and I should accept the gift of a servie I do not want or need. Unacceptable

I just got my hair cut yesterday, and I'm super happy with it!…read more The last time I was here it was not called John Amico School, so it has been a while. It looks so much nicer inside than last time I was there! It doesn't feel as outdated anymore. My hair is very long so I couldn't sit in the chair for my cut, and Cayla did an awesome job! She was thorough and l left with shiny, healthier looking hair :) They have little QR codes posted around the stations, but I forgot to scan it before I left, so I wanted to make sure to leave a review here! Thanks for the haircut Cayla, my hair looks SO much healthier now!

Friendly and professional staff. Nice clean facilities. Went in for a short haircut. The young lady…read morecutting my hair was very sweet, patient, and respectful. She along w/the guidance of the experienced instructors cut my hair into a short cut. Even though my haircut is uneven and misshapen, the young lady did a decent job and worked hard to cut my hair. Despite the uneven cut, I like it but will stick to a barber in the future.

If you get in at 3:30 and they tell you to come back at 5:30... When 6:30 comes around and they…read morewant to seat you - don't stay - once they've cut off too much they save time because you don't take more of your time because you couldn't possibly want anything else cut.