I tried booking an online appointment but it was an inactive link so I emailed the institute about…read moregetting my hair done by a student. She gave me the three numbers but I called the school first to ask about prices. The receptionist who answered advised I go through Wallisa or Alma for a balayage. I first called Wallisa and after I posed my question she hung up on me. Then I called Alma and she was EXTREMELY rude. I asked how much a balayage and cut would be and she responded with, "You're from california?" I said, "Yes, but I live in illinois" and she asked how I got her number. I told her that I got her number from this email because I was inquiring about prices. She then said, "it's 125 and you're lying" I'm in the MILITARY with my phone number that I've had for years and I just wanted to get my hair done but instead was told that I'm lying. I was just asking for prices? I suggest you all look elsewhere.

I called and got a consultation and they were able to provide me with service the same day. I had a…read morestudent Jymelah Dye my hair a blend of blondes and it turned out SOOOOO NICE ! I'm completely obsessed with it and the owner blow dried and straighten my hair , really nicely! I have naturally curly hair so it's hard to find some who will get close to the roots of my hair to get them straight as well but she did a fantastic job! Will def be returning.

Stop overpaying for your silk presses ladies! This place is the place to go if you're anywhere in…read morethe STL area. It's a hidden gem in that you have to look for it but once you find it, you'll repeatedly come back. Ask for Van and tell him I sent you. Quality products with quality workers. Even though they are students, they often do the best job and it won't hurt your pockets.

From the owner: Our mission here at Precision Point School of Cosmetology is to provide every student with a high…read morequality education, training and ethical understanding of the cosmetology industry. We are devoted to enriching each and every student with the knowledge and ability to obtain their credentials and sustain a prosperous career in cosmetology.

I couldn't have been more pleased. The person currently enrolled who cut my hair did a great job,…read moreand then the work was reviewed by another person who was certified. I got an amazing, inexpensive haircut, and she got to knock off some of her practice hours. Love my part line. Complete win/win (Well, I know I won). Highly recommended!!!

From the owner: Southern Illinois School of Cosmetology offers a quality hands on education. Our senior instructor…read morehas over 25 years of teaching experience and has taught some of the areas most successful cosmetologist. We offer flexible scheduling and tuition options to fit everyones budget.

This school salon is so beautiful and peaceful. You can tell the instructors take pride in their…read morework and the atmosphere they have created. It is a teaching atmosphere but still has the small beauty salon feeling. I love it!

Alternative Beauty Academy sent mail to my house threatening to sue me or send my account to…read morecollections. The only entity that should be facing legal action is Alternative Beauty Academy for the way I was treated, threatened, and put in unsafe situations. You put me in harm's way by allowing a hostile environment. There was a grown woman in her 30s, with two children and a boyfriend, threatening to hurt me when I was only 19 years old. She confronted me over things as small as me saying I could clean the pedicure bowl, and she repeatedly lied about situations like we never talked ever. Instead of protecting me as a student, you allowed it to continue. At one point, Trina was even blocking the door while the 30yo was angry and threatening me. No student should ever have to experience that. Michelle, you repeatedly asked me for my honest opinion about your teaching. When I finally answered truthfully, you screamed at me in front of the class. Don't ask for honesty if you can't handle the answer. You were gone for nearly four weeks, yet you became angry when I expressed concerns about the instruction. In the beginning, things were fine, but once clients became the priority over students, everything changed. Anytime I spoke up about legitimate concerns, the situation was turned back on me. Throughout my experience, I found the school to be unprofessional, unprepared, dismissive, and lacking accountability, respect, and understanding. Against my better judgment, I also allowed students to do my hair, and they severely burned my hair. That should have never happened. Another issue involved my tax documents. I was told I had to pay $100 to receive my 1098-T form. When I contacted the IRS, I was informed that schools do not charge students for their 1098-T. I simply asked for the school's EIN because I file my own taxes, but instead I was told to either pay the remaining balance or pay the $100. I paid the remainder of my balance. So where are my tax documents? When I asked to review the enrollment contract because I wanted to understand what responsibilities Alternative Beauty Academy had under the agreement, I was questioned about whether my mother was "behind this." My mother wasn't behind anything. She simply wanted answers about what she had paid for, just like any parent would. Trina, when your son had an expensive car payment up to 3k, I'm sure you wanted to know where your money was going. Michelle, when you wanted to send your nephew to school, you asked questions about bills and contracts too. So why is my mother wrong for doing the exact same thing as a parent? The reason these conversations escalated is because of previous incidents, including the day Michelle pulled out a firearm in front of my mother. It appeared as though she was trying to make it seem like she was putting it away, but I know it had already been put up. Despite that, my mother kept her composure. We were not about to lose our freedom because grown women refused to conduct themselves professionally or respectfully. What happens inside a school should never involve intimidation, threats, or creating an unsafe environment for students. I know I'm not the only person who feels this way. Despite everything, I genuinely wish Alternative Beauty Academy the best. This experience taught me an important life lesson. I'm glad I eventually started researching businesses before trusting them. If I hadn't been so trusting or, honestly, a naïve and had done more background research, including checking business records and credit history, I probably would have recognized the warning signs much sooner.

Don't go for a mani-pedi there. They've consistently assigned their worst students to work on me…read more ust pay $5 more at a commercial salon and get it done right.

This was my very first visit to Grabber. I booked my appointment for a mani online, it was an easy…read moreprocess. When I arrived, I saw mostly students, not many clients. I waited less than 5 minutes after checking in at the front desk. After meeting my manicurist, Jessica, she took me to the handwashing station. It looks like the machines to dry your hands in a public bathroom, but with real, cold, water. Jessica suggested taking off my coat, watch, and rings. When it was finished, she handed me a paper towel to dry off. We then went to her station. The stations are small, but no different than any other salon. She started off with several questions about my expectations for service. We talked about what shape and color I wanted, and she made suggestions based on the shape my nails were in. She then called her instructor over, she made suggestions, and we were able to start. We talked nonstop through the appointment, but she was sure to pause if she had a question about what I wanted. Jessica was gentle and careful. She complimented my choice of color several times. I chose a light color, so it required 3 coats to cover. Once I was finished, she called over the instructor again to approve the service. I was there for several hours, but the time passed quickly, so I didn't notice until I got to my car again. She even took a picture of my nails for her portfolio! I was very pleased with my experience, and I highly recommend Jessica at Grabber!

Highly recommend if you want an in-depth education on becoming a nail tech. I did my research…read morearound the area and the reviews were honestly terrifying. I went for a tour and met the owner and literally signed up THAT day. This school focuses on education - theory (infection control, anatomy, application) AND practical (practicing manis, acrylic, pedis..etc) They ensure you will pass your state board, but not only that they set you up for success in the industry. When I called other schools in the area, they do only a tiny amount of education, then toss you out into a student salon with little supervision and training. That was not for me and I almost didnt even go to school. Elite Nail Institute focuses on ensuring you know exactly what you are doing before you even touch a nail! We practiced on each other (so performing services on your classmates) which takes away the fear of working on strangers when you are SO new. The location is very convenient too, right in between a dollar tree and Dierbergs (grocery store) and plenty of parking! When I started nail school, nails were my hobby, but now I truly see it as a lucrative career opportunity due to the schools focus on business skills. I was able to work full-time and attend class, it was difficult but if I can do it, honestly, anyone can! The students in my class have turned into life long friends, the class sizes are quite small which is nice too. I am so happy I found this school, and I thank the instructors for their time and dedication to us students. THANK YOU!!

From the owner: The only Nail Tech/Manicurist school in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The program was…read moredesigned for those that need the flexibility to achieve work, school, family and life balance. The program has small class sizes, can be completed in 6 months, it's part-time during the evenings and 1 Saturday a month.

I enrolled in both the esthetics and cosmetology programs. Education tailored to meet your needs…read more Whether you want to be a nail technician, esthetician, a cosmetologist, instructor training or refresher courses you should call or send an email today!

From the owner: Second Chance Career Academy are now accepting individuals who want a second chance, at achieving…read moretheir dream in the field of cosmetologist, Nails and Esthetics. We help people get professional training in hairstyling, nail technicians, instructor training and esthetics . We have an individualized instructor program. We specialize in helping people with learning challenges. We offer scholarships to help those with low income. We do offer a payment plan for individuals that can not afford to pay in full. Call for details. 314 749 2266.

Great place to get hair colored. Price is very reasonable, students are always happy and upbeat…read more If student is new and unsure of how to proceed, there is always an instructor on hand who will know EVERYTHING about hair! I definitely recommend

If I could, I would give 5 stars to my student Bailey, and 1 star to the Learning Leader Angela…read more I came in with a big hair color goal. Bailey was my student colorist and had not done balayage before. I was very impressed with her professionalism and commitment to learning a new color technique. She was engaged, fun, smart, and made sure I had a positive experience. She has all the great qualities needed for a successful future in this industry. The Learning Leader Angela was not a good educator. This was not my first time at PMTS. The previous LL I've had were hands on, supportive, encouraging, and engaged in teaching the students new skills and time management. That's what a school is! Angela did not do this. The LL are the experienced professionals. Although, I question Angela's experience with color because she never touched my hair or taught Bailey anything. Bailey had to rely on other LL and students. Angela's poor time management skills caused my appointment to go past the school closing time. She told me three times I would have to come back another day to finish. I told her it was not an option to leave the salon without my hair complete, and was frustrated she kept telling me to leave without a finished color service, even suggesting I take time off work or figure out child care to come back (completely clueless and inappropriate suggestions). It was disappointing to see an educator not take her responsibility seriously to empower and teach the next generation of her craft. If I have any future appointments scheduled under Angela, I will cancel them.

This isn't a true review as I have never used their services yet. I wanted to let everyone know…read morethat their voice-mail message says that they are on winter break now, and would not be back until January 9, 2024. I hope to update if and when I am able to go there.

It was Terrible in 2013 and from what I hear it's only gotten worse Seems now they don't call…read morepeople back either. Just ashamed of that school. It's funny how much I at one time looked up to them. I was in a financial bind and they treated me so terrible, they lied to me and they did NOT stand by their word. They were so unkind to me. They treated those who didn't have alot of money like less than, however, I am financially blessed in this current season of my life and thought about giving them another shot, but after talking to some people i believe this isn't the place to invest my time or money. I've found a place perfect for me. Furthermore, I pray they learn to walk in love and hope they realize they hurt some people and treat future people with kindness and learn to stand by their word.

I have been back many times since my last review, so I thought it only fair to update my review…read morebased on more recent experiences. I didn't go back for a long time, but I eventually decided to try it again, and I've had only good experiences since I did. Possibly they've taken complaints to heart and have made changes, because it is much better now. I go a couple of times a year to get low lights in my hair, and they always do a really good job. Of course, since your hair is being done by students, you really have to be patient. If you're having a chemical treatment done, they will likely be slower than a more experienced stylist would be, so go in expecting to be there for a while, and don't expect the turnaround time you'd get in a full salon. In addition to practicing their styling skills, they are also practicing being chatty with the customer while they're working. It's what you get in a full-service salon, so it's part of what they're learning. If you're the kind of person who just wants to relax in silence while you're hair is being done, you can probably tell them so at the beginning, but otherwise most of them will be chatting with you the whole time, because that's part of what stylists do. All in all, the service here has improved over the years, and you cannot beat the price. Important note: Tips are appreciated, just like in a salon, but you can only leave cash. If you charge the service with debit or credit, they don't have the ability to add the tip there at the register, so I always make sure I have cash with me.

went here on Friday June 12th for a haircut and hi-light. I asked for bright blonde hi lights, I…read morehad a lot of growth from my last hi light. Maddy was the one doing my hair. She put brown/ashy caramel color in my hair. it looked awful. no blonde at all! Then the instructor said she would throw in a couple more foils. She didn't have time to blow dry my hair, so after getting home and my hair dryer, it looked worse, darker than before. I also asked for my hair to be cut in the back in kind of a V shape. Maddy cut it straight across and it looks botched and uneven. My appointment was at 12pm and I walked out of there at 6pm. I sat in that chair for almost 6 hours, I was falling asleep, I couldn't keep my eyes open. My legs also swelled up really bad from sitting in one spot for so long. I was charged $83!! I also still had blonde left in my hair from about the middle to the ends and she covered that up with whatever brown color she should not have been using. . I got no apologies for their mistake. Maddy also burned my head because the water was way too hot, I told her and she barely turned it down. I didn't want to keep complaining, but she still burned my head! I would like to get a hold of John and or Nancy Tirre, the owners. I want a total refund. I feel sick for paying that much money. I'm on disability and had been saving to get my hair done, only to have a very going through a complete nightmare! I will go to the Board of Cosmetology and report this school if I am not compensated! I took pictures of my hair as soon as I got home, you can still see my roots and there is NOT one strand of blonde like I asked for. I will be happy to show the after pictures to the Board if I have to. The instructor had an attitude towards me because I told her I didn't like my hair and that's not what I asked for!