After several years, maybe 6 or 7 of being away I returned to Pasadena City College's School of…read moreCosmetology to partake in a few of their many, very inexpensive services. The staff that I remembered had moved on, retired or passed, all except Mr. Allen; he's the head instructor now. I especially remembered Ms. Brown who was up in age but was a fabulous dresser and an excellent instructor. Mr. Allen who's been an instructor there for approximately 18 years hasn't changed much in appearance and he's still wearing that beautiful Kodak smile that he freely shares with students, staff and customers. I went to the school yesterday, 12/12/25 and got a wonderful, soothing facial by Brooklyn and stay put beautiful gel nails by Angel, two talented and creative and goal oriented young ladies; I pry that their dreams are realized. Today, after my hair color sensitivity test was negative, an amazing student by the name of Adriano was assigned to do my hair color and blow dry. Adriano, whom I believe will have his own salon one day washed my hair like a Professional, he wasn't afraid to get in there with his hands, massaging the scalp as he went along; it was a great wash! He paid attention to detail, making sure that every strand of my roots was colored with the rich, golden hair color and making sure that I was comfortable during the process. I chuckled a couple of times as he navigated through my hair coming to a couple of kinks; I was impressed of how he combed through them not with tension, but with finesse. Well, the roots turned out a little darker than expected but it's okay, I'll go back after winter break and get a redo. Overall, the experience was wonderful, the prices were affordable and, I didn't have a long wait. Not only did I not have a long wait, I was able to watch the students at work, I saw amazing press on nails creations by Angel and Brooklyn and a patchwork hair color that one student had under instructor Nikki who is amazing, professional and knowledgeable. Well, today was the students last day before winter break; they'll return January 5th and I'll return also to continue services with Adriano for my hair, and Angel for my nails; Brooklyn graduated yesterday. Okay, so for those of you that want to keep your hard earned money in your pocket or purse, go to Pasadena City College's School of Cosmetology, you might like it like I do, or like many of the other customers I saw. And remember, these are students under very good guidance from Nikki and Mr. Allen.