My daughter and I went and this academy is a gem. The students are learning from the best…read moreinstructors. They understand "customer speak" we can try to describe what we want, but we need their skills and creativity in making it happen. Lots of check-in with the instructors and.Students worked hard to make us comfortable. I love this environment. Great price, products and attitude. We both got beachy wave perms and LOVE it!!! Go in with patience, open heart and open mind.

I had such a fantastic experience getting my nails done with my mom. The students were all very…read moresweet and professional. They did an amazing job! Very reasonable for the service and incredibly satisfied. If you are thinking about going this is your sign to go!!

While VC offers affordable and convenient classes, it falls short in every other department. Every…read morecounselor my family has met has given false information and limited choices where there were alternatives available. In addition, the teachers are highly unmoving and do not even allow a late assignment when an immediate family member has been in the hospital or even passed away. Most recently, a teacher stated that it would not be equitable to treat students differently in such circumstances. Equality and equity are not the same thing; equity is giving people what they need, versus equality which is giving everyone the same thing. The fact that she did not understand that concept was especially frustrating and alarming considering it was a COMMUNICATIONS CLASS. I strongly urge any and all attendees to research the teacher's name and history on MULTIPLE sources, not just the college's. This institution depends on the ignorance of students in order to pass themselves off as "experts." I use the term "teacher" rather than "professor" since they are clearly not at that caliber. In this particular case, the teacher is Stacy Sloan Graham. We are required to take multiple courses in equity to obtain our degrees. However, this college does not seem to require their educators to practice it.

Hello, I started out at Ventura College without a pot…read moreto piss in. I was living in my Jeep, I just broke up with my family, I was a mess. Ventura College does more than just give you your education. I was on bad terms with my whole family and achieving my degree opened up the door to talk to my mom and dad, again. Nevertheless, I am now back in my family again. I have achieved homeownership; since, college. I also have all of my needs met. Thank you Ventura College and my other schools for opening doors and feeding a broken man, literally and figuratively; via, education And real things. I am now whole once again. Lastly, after receiving my degree, Ventura College is still here to help when I need It.

If you have only been to the old academy in Goleta, you will suspect you have died and gone to…read morebeauty salon heaven the minute you open the large glass door to the gorgeous, large building on Anacapa. I couldn't believe my eyes. This is state-of-the-art facility with high ceilings and industrial exposed tubing on the ceiling. It's modern and shiny with 20 or so stations for hair in the center of the room and a long row of nail stations along the right side. Stairs take you up to the classrooms and treatment room for facials. The old facility was built around the time of the PHF (the SB County loony bin). It was institutional, evoking Suzanne Vega's "Institution Green." The work was always excellent, though. Good product and well-trained students nearly ready to graduate. The prices are unbelievable. I had a "premium" facial with Lauren. It took 65 or so minutes and the sheets on the reclining bed were incredibly soft. The steam felt fantastic. There are no curtains separating the beds and everyone speaks in a whisper, so it's quite peaceful. I have clear skin but it's been about 18 months since my last facial. I have no pimples or skin problems but facials are important for evening out skin tone. For people who need extensive extractions, facials will result in clearer skin. Those who don't hydrate properly with product will also benefit. But I am pretty hydrated (Tatcha cleanser, exfoliator, moisturizer, Erasa Skincare anti-aging serum, and Faces by Liliana toner and eye cream) .So for me, it was ultra hydration plus a radical improvement in skin tone. I am going to go this week, if possible, for a blowout or updo. The hair services are staggeringly inexpensive. A French braid for $11 (long hair) and updo for $26. I wish Gov Hair Product (or French Laundry) had opened this sooner. I will be back regularly until I move back to New York. What a joy! 10 stars! (And Lauren is fantastic!)

Great value and environment. All students and checked by…read moreeducator..am happy to find an affordable option like this. Limit is time and no weekend s. .x x x x x All the same ..

This business deserves nothing but the best in ratings. Beautyliscious has the best basis and…read morefoundation for any to start their lash career. I highly recommend Beautyliscious for the best quality training, supplies, support. You will receive more than your moneys worth and huge ongoing support to your career. The owners are very active and instrumental in the Lash industry they go far and beyond to be instrumental in the Lash Industry! To be honest Beautyliscious is one of the best and most trustworthy trainings I have ever recommend.

Amazing service, Ashley always very uplifting and very professional! The products though!…read moreUHHHHMAZING! Best glue in the lash game and her volume lashes are

Ok, it's a school, so I expected shaky, unsure hands (and I got it), but what in the world is MBA…read moreteaching these students?!?! I paid for a manicure with gel nails and a pedicure. I washed my hands and dried them and she pushed my dry cuticles up with a metal tool (no cuticle cream, cuticle nippers or heating pads like I am accustomed to) then used a Dremel-type rotating tool to sand away what cuticle came up. No lotion massage either (although my friend who was also getting a manicure with gel nails did get a hand massage). The teacher or supervisor only casually glanced over twice and checked nothing. In fact, she left for the day when my pedicure started. I did get a brief massage on my feet, but no cutting back of the cuticle or relief for the ingrown toenail. MBA - your students deserve better from you than this - and the price for a poor job (still limping because two toenails cut to the quick) was about the same as the full-service spa chair mani-pedi I get in Atlanta.

Although my admissions experience was a bit shaky as I debated whether or not heading back to…read moreschool was a good decision for me, I decided to stop in to the barber school mid-week and check the place out myself. Despite showing up unannounced, the instructor at the school was extremely welcoming, reassuring, and helped me pull the trigger on enrolling. My initial conversations with Yasmine in admissions were slightly questionable, but my most recent meeting with her was very pleasant. Start date: 04/28/25.

I've had an incredibly disappointing experience with the school and some of the teachers here. They…read morecome off as rude and dismissive, and it often feels like they play favorites with certain students. It's frustrating to put in effort and still be overlooked or treated with attitude. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, and unfortunately, that's not what I've experienced. Most of the barber chairs were broken or barely functional, and the equipment looked old and poorly maintained. It's hard to take anything seriously when the place preaches professionalism but can't even keep the basics in working order. The hypocrisy is unreal--they expect high standards from everyone else, but clearly don't hold themselves to the same. This place is a joke. The teachers seem more focused on making you do doll head work than actually teaching how to cut real hair. Instead of giving proper hands-on training, they are more worried about sending students home early for the smallest things . How are we supposed to learn if we're not being taught the basics properly? Total waste of time and money. DO NOT COME HERE!!

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!!!

I attended Jama's to study and earn my credits as a manicurist. I took the evening course from…read more6-10pm. After researching other schools, I found this one fit my full-time schedule. Learned the basics, sanitation, do's and don'ts as a manicurist, and also gained practical experience working with clients. Overall, my experience was great. The facility is clean, with open space to study and work on clients. Good vibes all around.

Definitely recommend them as a school & as a client to style/bleach etc!…read moreMs, Klaudia is AMAZING! She's a great teacher & guides her students very very well. Ms, Klaudia & 3 of her students stayed until 11PM to finish my hair to make sure i leave satisfied. As a client, i learned so much about my hair & what Ms. Klaudia teaches, that i am considering going to school here. Back story: A stylist in Palmdale/Lancaster ruined my hair and i thought id give Monarch a chance to correct it. Immediately they were very welcoming, they analyzed my hair very thoroughly & gave me a few recommendations before they treated my hair to give me the blonde i wanted. Monarch Beauty absolutely killed it with the results!! I LOVE MY HAIR & the outcome of the service.

Everything! The girls in training were kind and attentive. They listened to everything their…read moretrainer told them and followed all her instructions. The trainer checked every step of the way. I was there for a root touchup and they did a better job than the high-priced professionals I have gone to in the past. The professionals are always in a hurry and charge an arm and a leg and that doesn't even include the blow dry! These ladies were very thorough every step of the way. I will definitely keep going back and I'll tell all my friends about it! Thank you to everyone there!

I recently graduated from the manicuring program and had a really great experience. I was able to…read moresee demonstrations almost daily to improve my technique. I was provided with ample supplies to practice. And I was well prepared for the license examination. I really appreciated Bessie's leadership - her experience and her energy is unmatched! I highly recommend anyone attend!

Beautiful school, great students. Atmosphere, is comfortable. The night esthetician class has been…read moreamazing. Very nice learning experience with Ms Claudia!

Nataly did a wonderful job with hair and makeup for my wedding day. She is quick and truly skilled…read morein her work, I am so pleased with the whole experience!

Fairytale Hair and Makeup - A Dream Come True…read more Okay, so here's the scoop: I accidentally booked both hair and makeup for myself (the bride) and the two moms when I only intended to book makeup. Cue a brief moment of panic. But as it turns out, this "oops" turned into the best happy accident ever! Tara and Monica from Fairytale Hair and Makeup were absolutely phenomenal. These two pros get what brides need to feel not only beautiful but completely at ease on such a big day--without blowing the budget. Our wedding day was stormy (seriously, Mother Nature?!), but my hair and makeup didn't budge. Tara was like a hair ninja, carefully placing every strand and pin until my half up/half down hairdo felt both secure and comfortable enough to party all night. And Monica? Patient as a saint. She didn't stop until I didn't just like my makeup--I loved it. Our venue recommends Fairytale Hair and Makeup, and now I see why. They bring tons of experience, great energy, and stellar results at a very reasonable price. Brides, if you're looking for reliable, skilled, and budget-friendly hair and makeup services, do yourself a favor and book them. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later!