I had a haircut on 11/30/18 by Matt and since then I have only received great compliments on the…read morecut. Matt gave a great cut and checked in with the instructor entire time to make sure that I was going to be happy with the cut and look. It did take longer than my usual haircut time but I knew that seeing a student it would be a learning experience and of course it would take some extra time. I have double crowns and it was a first for Matt to work with & double crowns will even stump seasoned barbers. I'd go back to see Matt at the school and to his future locations.

I took the Nail Technology course here 7/8 years ago, and thought the staff were fantastic!…read moreThey took the time to help me if I was having a problem with a certain section of the course, and made me feel like they cared if I actually succeeded or not, which was a nice change. I had taken a makeup course in a different school and had left there feeling like I had just been a cash grab for them. Great vibe in this place.

I recently had a very disappointing experience regarding my appointment. The instructor was…read moreunusually dismissive and disorganized. When I showed up she questioned me as to whether I had actually booked an appointment which was clearly marked on her calendar. It took well over 15 minutes to finally sit in a chair. I've been to the school on a number of previous occasions and was always very well received and happy with the overall experience. This was a first time incident and the young woman who was apparently chief instructor, was unkind and unprofessional. I brought this up with the instructor who oversaw my haircut and she reacted negatively as well. That said, the students were helpful. So I have to say that this was a very bad day all around and I prefer to not return.

When I decided to study fashion in Canada, I was told some options, but I ended up choosing to do…read moreit at BMC and I am very happy to have made this choice, I already have a fashion education in Brazil, but taking the one-year course helped me a lot to retrain and improve technically, the teachers and staff are wonderful and I am grateful to all of them. After graduating, I was invited to join the team as an assistant teacher and also an introductory sewing instructor, BMC has become more than a school for me and I have no doubt it was my best choice. Beatriz Gontijo

The person in charge of enrollment into the program coerced me into the program. She knew I wasn't…read moresure. Very dishonest, sly, tricky and manipulative. Once i had signed the agreement, it was too late to withdraw. They told me i owed them thousands of dollars. I believe all the bad reviews. The responses from the school are not accurate.Also , one guy in my program totally regretted enrolling. Said it was false advertisement. I would stay far away from this place.

This is not a good place and they are very shady. Read the fine print on the contract! They will…read morezap your money and they are an agency---they are not for those who are serious about learning acting. Again, they are not the studio---and you have to pay through the nose for their course, will be zapped with a cancellation fee even though they say it is ok to pay for every class. They are no good

I had yet another great experience at Zinc Academy. The staff are extremely friendly and great at…read moremaking me feel comfortable. I let my hair stylist Natalie take full control on the cut and color and I could not be more pleased! She left my hair feeling soft and looking shinny after bleaching it white! Zinc I love you and will see you very soon!

I recently completed Tricia's Inspiration course, and this was the first time I ever received…read moreadvanced education like this. Tricia fully understands the art and science behind hair, and she breaks it down it a very supportive and understanding manner. I never felt rushed, all my questions and comments were handled perfectly, and my creative juices were flowing!! I feel re-energized on hair, and look forward to more education with Zinc! They're worth every penny!

The students in the class that I received service from went above and beyond and created an amazing…read moreenvironment and did a great job on my hair. The young lady that did my hair did an amazing job and should be proud of the work that they put into it especially as a student. However , the reason for my one star review ; One of the staff members (teachers) I witnessed did not hold any ounce of professionalism or respect when dealing with both clients as well as students. In my time spent in the salon I watched the students doing their best to handle the fact that their teacher was being un necessarily rude about the critiques she was giving them and when giving critiques didn't even have the respect to pull the student aside rather decided to berate these poor students in front of their client embarrassing them over small mistakes that were not even noticed by myself or the other clients in my surrounding area. She did not demonstrate any of the tools of a good supportive leader and I hope the Blanche Macdonald school seriously considers a different position for her within the school away from students and clients. Or seriously re evaluates her position at the school. As no client should have to see her treat people this way , people deserve respect in all regards and it is important to remember that these young people are learning. I believe this lady's name sounded like Renada or Rita but I only heard her name from a distance. An mature woman of blonde hair. I would once again like to re iterate that I loved the work and kindness that the students provided to me and that this review should not reflect that but poor leadership and hiring.

Beautiful place. The staff is really helpful and they carry good variety of professional makeup…read moreproducts.

I had Cosmetic tattoo of my Lips and brows done by Lisa in September 2012 and just one free Touch…read moreup a couple of months later! It was done skilfully and Lisa is a true professional! The colour faded by now to some extent and I will be heading for my 10 plus years touch up very soon! I highly recommend Lisa to those who want to be assured that they are in safe hands! PS. It seems that the above business is out of the listed location and is permanently closed!

I took the 6-Day Comprehensive course last month and the experience was satisfactory. Although the…read morespace was clean and bright, I found it too small of a workspace for 6 students; I think they should only accept a maximum of 4 students at a time so that it doesn't feel as cramped of a learning environment and so that more attention can be given to the students individually, especially since this particular course involves PMU for eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, camouflage techniques, and colour corrections. If it were just the 3-Day Microblading course for example, having up to 6 students at a time might be fine since it just focuses on eyebrows. Lisa, the Head of the company I believe, is extremely nice but she wasn't the main instructor and was there maybe 30% of the time, and having two instructors at different times throughout the course didn't help in terms of consistency. Teaching styles and opinions varied from one instructor to the other. I just found it difficult when one would give me feedback about what I was doing, then a few minutes later another comes along and says something different. Having said that, this course is satisfactory as a foundation and basic introduction into PMU. If I could do it all again, however, I would've just signed up for the basic 3-Day Microblading course; it would've saved me time and money, and I think 3 days in a cramped learning environment rather than 6 would've been tolerable. ps: The instruction I received is of a particular teaching style; I would recommend this course only to those who are ok with blunt honesty and constructive-verging-on-destructive criticism. I can admit that I myself am definitely not the most sensitive person, and I particularly dislike when people sugar-coat words, but as teaching methods go, I believe there needs to be a balance to suit the needs of the general public.

My daughter had a terrible experience at Blanche Macdonald. She was dealing with mental health…read morechallenges and received NO real support from the school. When she reached out for help and understanding the response from Pamela was consistently dismissive, lacking both empathy and any practical solutions. After being rushed through the admission process without properly being informed about the timing and processing of student loans all during a period of disrupted mail service my daughter was left financially unprepared and this added unnecessary pressure. She made several attempts to connect with financial department however went weeks before any sort of reply. Despite being very upfront about commuting from Vancouver Island we were reassured that this wouldn't be an issue, Blanche claimed other students had done it before. However when ferries were shut down or delays occurred- things entirely out of her control there was zero understanding or flexibility. No accommodations were made and attendance policies were rigid to the point of being punitive. This school and program operates as if students don't have lives or challenges outside of the classroom. The serious lack of compassion, poor communication, and inflexible structure make it a deeply flawed and poorly managed institution. I would NEVER recommend Blanche Macdonald to anyone - especially students who may need even the slightest amount of support.

My review is purely for the Facial service here by the students that I had last month in January…read more It's going to have both good and bad highlights, but overall I was very happy and I would return. Just a quick note: if you are very shy about being in groups of people, or want a private room to yourself with an esthetician, then this environment may not be for you. PS, I am in no way affiliated with Blanche, nor do I study at Blanche. I don't even work in beauty. My best beauty routine is putting on lipstick and running out the door with uncombed hair. Anyway, I was searching on the internet for "cheap facials" because I like to be very frugral, and when I asked around on Facebook where I could find cheap facials, people told me to search up beauty schools for student facials. Since these are students, you're going to have realize they do make mistakes and are learning. For example, while I was getting my facial done, other estheticians (and maybe mine too) were dropping stuff. It kind of breaks the peaceful atmosphere, but I'm not going to fault anyone for it. They're training on the job and maybe they're a little nervous. We were all once students too. The Good: * $30 for a 90 minute facial, total comes to $31.50 after tax. I left a $5 tip for the student, although I don't know if other clients tipped. * professional receptionists at the front, left me phone reminders for the appointment * had a polite and friendly esthetician student The Not-So-Good: * you are led into a shared room full of other women (not your own room) for your facial. These other women are getting facials and massages. Anyway it was a bit of a surprise to see this, but not a big deal for me * no real changing room, you change in the washroom and they give you a shallow small basket to put your clothes into. Summary: Overall, don't be so picky here when you're paying $30 for a facial. Professional spas out there are charging $70 - $120 for 90 minutes. So you're getting an excellent deal and you're aware that these are students in training. The esthetician student was excellent and very nice, so I would say I would definitely return. As for body massages, maybe when I feel more confident about my body before I enter the group room for that. :)

The staff, student, and the supervising instructor were all friendly and welcoming. I was happy…read morewith my haircut. Thank you! #ContestEntry

I have come here for 4 haircuts to date including hair colour. This is a great place for…read moreaffordable cuts and colour but be warned, there is a great possibility to sit for 3+hrs since the hair dressers are students. I get a medium length cut each time (lob style) and each one was a bit different but I still liked the cut. I cant really speak about short haircuts for women although my friend who has short hair had a bad experience/cut here (hair cut looked too boyish. I think maybe it's because of a communication error and the skill of the student.) The students ranged in skill level. I feel that most of the students really care and want to do a good job. I found that the beginners can do straight cuts but it will take about 40mins. One time a student didn't cut my hair short enough and had to spend another 40 mins to cut it again (at least she didn't cut it too short). I think its helpful if you bring a few photos of the haircut/style you are looking for and know how to communicate what you want (i.e layers, length of layers, blended layers, taking bulk off). There is a supervisor who guides and helps the students along so you most likely wont end up with a ugly haircut. I got brown highlights for the first time with my virgin black asian hair. Total time was almost 6 hours because the student had to foil my hair twice (first time there wasn't enough colour). I was really happy with the results even though it took a long time. I wasn't too sure about the shade of brown but after reviewing with the student and supervisor, I got 2 shades of brown highlights. She was fast with the hair cut and I appreciate her confidence in hair dressing. It really makes a difference when the student feels confident. Tipping is optional but must be in cash. Facilities are clean and hip looking. Will definitely come back!

Well i finally found a place where I can go and get a facial, and gel nails all for under a hundred…read moredollars and as you will see from the pictures they are every bit as good as you will get anywhere else, as a matter of fact I have never had that much attention paid to me. I got my pedicule a couple of weeks ago, my gel nail today and Tuesday I am going back for the deluxe facial. I feel like a new woman Today is Tuesday and I just got home from having my facial and I know I said it before but this is the best facial I have ever had....I already book my next one

I've given this salon multiple chances and unfortunately continue to leave unhappy. My most recent…read morevisit was $250 for a root touch-up and long layers. Within 4 weeks the colour faded unevenly and turned brassy, and the roots did not blend. The layers removed too much density and made my hair feel thin and wispy. Nowhere near to the reference photo style. I declined a $90 gloss and feel the colour service relied on that to correct poor formulation. Permanent dye is also being repeatedly pulled through hair that's already been coloured giving it a dry, patchy look. On another visit, I asked for soft fringe bangs using a clear reference photo, but they were cut wet and left choppy and uneven! This is like basic hair technique 101!

5 stars!!! I have…read morebeen traveling from Northern British Columbia specifically to visit Dameon at Salon Haze, and the experience is consistently exceptional. Dameon exemplifies professionalism, precision, and creativity in every appointment. His attention to detail, genuine care, and personalized approach make each visit feel more like a curated experience than a routine service. His advice and decision on quality products is proven to be a 'Best Seller' when he recommends and then applies to my hair to show the remarkable difference for beauty and quality you immediately see! His ability to connect on a personal level--always with warmth and sincerity--has turned what began as a client-stylist relationship into a meaningful friendship. Conversations are always engaging (especially if you're a fellow cat lover!), and his positive energy is truly appreciated and loved. Salon Haze is an outstanding salon and Dameon is a standout talent within it. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking expert-level styling in a welcoming and polished environment. Thank you for consistently delivering such a high-caliber level of service. Debbie E.