Happy to have returned for another hair color and Noa did an amazing job. She and the team are…read moreawesome and really take their time for perfect results. I'd recommend getting your hair done at this amazing salon/school.

Had a nice stress free cut and blow out. They did not push products. Also unlike another school…read morethere is no additional charge to have your hair dried. Nice folks. I'll be back

I got my hair done today By Oscar was my student and Monica was the Teacher, and let me just say…read morethis first and for most They did way better than Tony and Guy did on my hair and they were so delightfu, nice and so very professional. If I was rich I would have given them a million dollar tip each. They worked so hard and long on my hair and the results are stunning. to say this is my new hair home is an understatement and I'm truly grateful for there hard work and beautiful job done with attention to my personal hair needs. I got the exact double coloring Ive wanted a long time and it's stunning. Thank you for being a school of excellence!!!

I got a pedicure and I was very pleased and the staff was very professional I was definitely be…read moregoing back to the beauty school

Megan & Ignacio were excellent students!!! Kudos to this place!!! Came in with my mom to get her…read morepampered - got a facial & eyebrows tinted & eyelash done as well

I had the signature facial and it's amazing! All the people who have worked in me have always been…read moregood. I would highly recommend you trying this place!

I had the funnest experience when I went in for a haircut. Funny instructor I totally vibed with…read moreand the student was amazing making sure things were what I wanted not stopping until desired results were on point! Instructor and student worked well together to achieve my look and it was a pleasure. Not lacking laughter!!! I found the student I will be using in the future!!

Amazing facial experience. The tech Mariah she listen to my concerns & what I wanted to see with…read morethe process with my skin moving forward. The product that she use was super lite & really nice. From a person who has very super sensitive skin my experience was fantastic. It didn't burn or sting. It was just a refreshing feeling during the process which was a bit different. Felt like i could the freshness of the air hitting me. My appointment time was 11am. It was super quiet. I loved it 10/10 would recommend to anyone here coming to the casa grande location. Super helpful for Homecoming, Prom & Graduation events.

Shampoo & conditioner is Amazing! Prices are reasonable. Lovely staff. I appreciate the staff and…read morethat they are on time. I am a Black American old lady and appreciate the staff and how they take care of me. I received a deep conditioning, blow dry and a flat iron. I wanted a Silk Press but that's not what I received. The stylist was limited in products & equipment to produce a Silk Press. I appreciate the stylist making the most effort to style my hair. Thank you.

I worked for Avalon in both admissions and leadership roles and ultimately left because the…read moreorganization's values no longer aligned with my own. The most significant challenge was what I perceived as a disconnect between leadership expectations and the realities of campus operations. Admissions teams were often expected to meet aggressive enrollment goals while managing constantly shifting priorities, limited resources, and inconsistent communication. Much of my role involved translating unclear or reactive direction into something representatives could realistically execute. In my experience, enrollment volume was prioritized more heavily than retention, student preparedness, and long-term student success. This created confusion around performance expectations and what outcomes were truly valued. I observed situations where high enrollment numbers appeared to receive greater recognition than efforts focused on retention, student readiness, and long-term outcomes. I also observed inconsistencies in recognition, advancement opportunities, compensation practices, workload distribution, and communication that negatively impacted morale. Many talented employees worked extremely hard to support students and improve operations, but feedback and recommendations from frontline staff often seemed to go unaddressed despite recurring challenges. Another concern was the culture within leadership. Rather than fostering collaboration, there were times when competition, poor communication, and uneven information sharing created unnecessary tension between teams and departments. This often resulted in employees acting as intermediaries rather than being empowered to work together directly and effectively. I frequently felt that organizational decisions were driven more by enrollment growth and financial objectives than by educational outcomes, student preparedness, retention, or long-term student success. I also felt that the perspectives of employees with direct experience working with students and campus operations were not given sufficient consideration when key decisions were made. I also experienced and observed workplace interactions that I perceived as insensitive and, at times, discriminatory. As a biracial woman, there were comments and situations that made me uncomfortable and caused me to question whether all employees were being treated with the same level of respect and professionalism. These experiences negatively impacted my sense of belonging within the organization. Additionally, I had concerns regarding how employee complaints and sensitive matters were handled. In my experience, confidentiality was not always maintained in a manner that fostered trust, which made employees hesitant to raise concerns or provide honest feedback. While I cannot speak to everyone's experience, I personally experienced interactions that I perceived as dismissive, demeaning, and unprofessional. Over time, this contributed significantly to my decision to leave. I genuinely care about career education and the students these schools serve. There are many dedicated campus employees throughout the organization who work hard every day to support students and help them achieve their goals. However, I believe the company would benefit from placing greater emphasis on student outcomes, retention, employee development, transparency, accountability, and stronger alignment between leadership decisions and campus realities. Pros: Dedicated coworkers, meaningful work with students, valuable admissions and leadership experience. Cons: Heavy emphasis on enrollment metrics, inconsistent communication, frequent shifts in priorities, limited recognition of employee contributions, concerns regarding workplace culture and confidentiality, and a disconnect between leadership and day-to-day operations, main focus being securing the 20+ grand from students for tuiton and not actual education.

I have been going here on and off over the last year and today I received the best service yet! Sue…read morewas absolutely amazing, personable, kind, and skilled! The prices are unbeatable and the staff is so fun. It's a relaxing environment and well equipped. I got a wash, blow dry, and flat iron and it was excellent! I highly recommend this business and be sure to ask for Sue!

I understand this is a training school and that they are learning, but I think better expectations…read moreneed to be set prior to the appointment. I came for a blowout, and right off the bat, it was evident that the trainee was not experienced with blowouts on long hair. However, I had no issues with the trainee itself. The trainer would come here and there to give some pointers, but after the wash and comb through, the trainee spent several minutes on one small section of hair while we were almost an hour into the appointment. While the trainer was there, I politely asked if it would be possible to complete the blowout in 30 minutes, as I had to be somewhere. This was on me because I have longer-than-average hair, and I should have double-checked while making the appointment. I was told that it would take about an hour when I made the appointment. The trainer got super defensive and stated that I was asking for too much, and this would technically be an $80+ blow out (my blowouts at traditional salons have never been $80+). I was surprised as to why he was so offended when I only politely asked and even offered to come back at a later time, as they close at 3 pm. Nonetheless, my event was postponed, and I was able to stay for longer, but the trainer ended up doing the blowout while the student watched. What I don't understand is why the students are made to do the service independently when they do not have much experience. The trainee was very sweet, and I understand that they were trying their best. It was overall a strange experience, and I don't think I will go back again. The results were just okay, and the curls did not last through the day.

I've been going to Aveda institutes in Az for many years. when they opened the Avondale location it…read morewas much closer to me than Tempe. I enjoy going since I like the products and pricing is nice. Last few visits have been somewhat disappointing. The students are forgetting etiquette such as offering tea/ water, the complimentary massage, etc. was looking to review on their website, but nothing available for feedback.

Relaxed atmosphere: The atmosphere was so relaxing that I actually fell asleep during my services…read more Jadyn was phenomenal in completing my waxing services. Her professionalism and courtesy were above those of a student learning. She truly cares about what she is doing and her clients' well-being. Jadyn took her time and asked questions, not only of myself, to ensure my comfort, but also got her instructor to ensure that she was doing the treatments correctly. I enjoyed her honesty and her professionalism.

If you're thinking about doing hair check out this school. You will get great training and…read moreeducation in everything cosmetology related. The director there is also caring, motivated and wants nothing but success for you. Now, if you are just needing a little pampering time but on a tight budget, try International Academy of hair design and get things like manicures, pedicures facials at the fraction of the price of big name salons.

I have had my hair colored and highlighted here 3 times not including the times I returned to have…read moresome mix ups fixed. But hey they're students just learning and practicing and I don't mind. I have paid top dollar only to have had bad experiences. So, I figure why not pay a fraction of the cost. If anything goes haywire instructors are on stand by to make sure you get what you want.

I have been going to Swina, as it's called shorthand, for about 4 years now. It's a great place to…read moreget spa quality facials and treatments from the lovely students getting their training hours completed under the supervision of licensed instructors. They use very nice and high quality products for the skin. I always enjoy coming here and getting their monthly specials. For October on my recent visit it was two pumpkin facials for $55. That's a great deal and my aesthetician was very pleasant and skilled. Will definitely keep coming back. There's plenty of parking behind the building and it's easily found in a large shopping center.

I'm posting this under a different name because I do not want to be retaliated against. I was a…read morestudent here, and everything below is my own experience. I attended this esthetics school and it was one of the worst experiences I've had. The teachers were not helpful, and I hardly learned anything during my time there. The school is extremely disorganized, and don't even count on trying to get them to answer the phone to speak with someone to solve your problems, they never do. A big warning if you're thinking about the laser program: do not sign up for it until after you've started the esthetics program. In my experience, they enrolled me in a dual program without me knowing, and when I wanted to drop laser but stay in esthetics, it became a huge fight and this happened to many others. When I first enrolled in the school, they EMPHASIZED that I was able to drop the laser program at any point during my program, well this was a lie. They still make you pay a portion of the laser program, and dropping it took constant follow ups because administration would not respond. It felt like they were trying to pressure students into staying in the laser program. I've also heard the laser program itself is not worth it, and you would be better off at another school for a shorter amount of time. Administration was a mess from start to finish, whether it was payments, signing up for state boards, or anything else. Getting a straight answer was nearly impossible. Students were finally signed up for state boards months after graduating. Overall, it was a waste of my time and money. Please do your research and consider other schools before enrolling.

I love my lashes! Week three, still going strong! I've been getting serviced by my beauty for over…read more3 years now. Best lash artist in Arizona.

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