This is my first time coming to Tricoci but I've gone to student salons for many years…read more I didn't have a clear idea of what I wanted when I came in, but Zaylah was amazing and helped me figure out what I wanted and what would work best for my hair. I would definitely come back again :)

Made an appointment for a blowout and I specifically mentioned I have extensions in the notes…read moreregarding the appointment. Commuted an hour to the salon only to be told they won't do a blowout with extensions. I would've appreciated a phone call to let me know they cannot provide the service instead of having 2 hours of my time wasted and now being forced to go to an important event with dirty hair. Student seemed lovely and capable however.

Steven Papageorge I can not thank you enough. I went here…read morefor cosmetology in 2011-2012 Miss Lourdes, saro. Miss Leticia. Steven. Alex. Analee, miss Carol and one more teachers, those teachers taught me that book, i remember color and cuts strictly from cos school. Thank you good people for helping lay the foundation. I would have never guessed how much material i would use from beauty school. I am now a licensed cosmetology instructor and I'm beyond grateful to have been introduced to this school from searching Google. I know for a fact you are above the standard cosmetology school in Chicago. I Thank you so much for fostering our education. You guys are so amazing i truly commend you for what's you are doing for the industry. Thank you for shaping me. I could not have built and accomplished my career with out you and tour extremely talented staff. I love you guys so much further than words or stars could ever describe. Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is #1

Madison did such a good job on my highlights! It was her first time doing them on a client & it…read morecame out amazing! So in love with it! :)

I received a facial from Tatianna Johnson. and I'm really impressed with the results. From the…read moremoment I arrived, her energy was tier, friendly and professional. She explained everything clearly and went over all the products she'll be using during the process. The facial felt relaxing but also effective, my skin looked noticeably fresher afterward. What I loved most was how hydrated and smooth my skin felt immediately after. The products used didn't leave my face feeling heavy, burning or greasy, and my complexion looked more even and radiant. By the next day, my skin still felt soft and healthy, not just "temporary glow." Overall, it was a great experience and I'd definitely come back. Highly recommend 10/10.

I read about this place from Denyce M, another Yelp Elite. I was looking forward to getting spa…read moretreatment without the spa prices. They have several locations, but the one in Rogers Park is what I prefer. The website does not specify that Saturdays is WALK IN ONLY. I kept trying to do a waitlist, when finally they called me to say they cannot book on Saturdays, it is only walk in. They open at 9:30 and advised me to arrive by 9:15. I arrived at 9:15am on a Saturday. There was already a customer waiting. I walked in and the lady at the desk said they were open but no technicians were available at the moment. They come in as they please on Saturdays. I went to run an errand and left my number. I was not optimistic for a while, but after sitting inside and reading for half an hour or so some technicians came in. At some point 2 hair appointments were taken, and Melissa the student took me next. I explained I wanted a Spa pedicure and no chip manicure. She sounded a little unsure about the difference between regular and Spa Pedicures, but she had a very friendly demeanor. I went to the back room (no windows like where the hair salon is) and sat. I looked through the colors I wanted for each procedure. A few were on the wall, but most were in plastic storage bins. Melissa was careful with my feet, I liked the chair and warm water. She was fun to talk to and played calming sounds from her phone, as the music did not reach the back room. For my fingers I wanted Plum or dark red, but I chose a Mood Color, which changes when your temperature changes! I liked the color, she showed me on her phone what it looked like in hot vs cold water. She did well with moisturizing and trimming the cuticles, but the color went on a little uneven. I am not sure if this was the technique or the substance itself but I hoped it would even out later. I got a fall discount, so that was nice, and they asked me to consider a membership but I declined. There was a poster on the wall, in marker, of the procedure for a basic pedicure. I thought a school would at least have professionally printed instructions. I suggested they add more shelves to showcase the nail color and not have us look through bins, and Melissa agreed, but if they seem to do more hair than nails. I left and said everything was fine but I did mention the uneven coverage. About a day later a little polish chipped off my toenail, and after the 3rd or 4th day, I have lost 2 fill-ins! I would maybe go back if I make an appointment for a weekday and take a day off. Apparently Saturdays are make-up days for the technicians who want to earn extra hours.

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 went to Paul Mitchell for the first time to get a balayage. I showed the instructor and the…read morestudent multiple pictures and videos of my info. I also told them that this is the exact hair that I want and I am not sure if she has a balayage, but whatever she has is what I want. I specifically told them I want very cool tone blonde no warmth whatsoever they ended up messing up my hair I do not recommend getting any type of blonde done at this place. I also was there for six hours.

I made an appointment to get information regarding the licensed nail tech program and the teacher…read moreor whatever position he holds didn't even show up and none of the students there even spoke any English. I don't recommend. Don't waste your time, there are plenty of other nail tech courses in this city. P.S AS SOON AS I WALKED IN THERE WAS BALLS OF HAIR ALL OVER THE FLOOR YOU HAD TO KICK IT OUT OF YOUR WAY TO GET IN AND THEN SHAKE YOUR FEET TO GET IT IFF YOUR SHOES. This place should really be shut down because there is no way they are passing inspections when it comes to cleanliness. Gross first impression!

Asked for a curly perm and got sent home with hair fit for a caveman... won't be going back.read more

Ashley is amazing. She does the job well. I got the gel polish removed and I'm not disappointed…read more The management is not so good. I didn't like their attitude. They took very long (30 minutes) to accommodate me despite making an appointment prior to my visit. Overall good.

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.

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.

It's a hands on school love it the teacher is the best he explains everything in detail and is very…read morepatient with his students I highly recommend the school

On 08/27/2022 my children's school Erie Charter Elementary School had a back to school bash and…read moreoffering free haircuts, I don't recommended this Academy! I am furious and devastated!!! My daughter had beautiful long hair which took her years of growing it out, all I wanted was to trim the ends a little 1-2 inches is what I stated.The teacher on that day assigned one of her students to cut her ends, this idiot student(picture of her provided) cut almost 9-10 inches of my daughters hair! How stupid and incompetent do you have to be to not know the difference between 1-2 inches from 9-10 inches! All this girl said to me was "oh! sorry!" Yeah sorry my ass, that's not going to bring back my daughters hair that took years to grow out, she didn't give a hell how much that hurt me and my daughter! This was a big F.U to my face! looks like this teacher hasn't taught her students well enough especially this one who screwed my daughters hair! Screw you guys! My daughter loved her hair now she's sobbing over how stupidly cut it is! Don't go to events if you can't properly do the assignment! I'm going to warn the director to not have your academy back at Erie for this screw up!