I went here as a hair model for a long layered haircut and I had a great experience. Sofia did an…read moreamazing job and she was very detailed with my haircut. She really listened to what I was looking for and even was willing to make a few adjustments after she had dried my hair. Everything from the washing of my hair, which was very relaxing to the gorgeous blowout she gave me was phenomenal. The only downside of the experience is that it does take a while because there is some waiting for the instructor to give feedback ( i.e. I was in there from 9 AM to 12 PM for my haircut) but Sophia was so easy to talk to the time flew by. I can tell all the students really take their time with haircuts and I would come back again!

i went to the arrojo school today as a model .i was there from 9:30 am til5:30 pm .i asked for a…read moreroot touch up which didn't match my roots , then i asked for highlights , light to be specific, you can hardly see my highlights and i asked for my hair to be cut about 2" everything was wrong! i was charged $ 141 .00 and it was an awful experience ! they did whatever they wanted . go to a neighborhood salon , pay a little more & get what you want .total rip off & wasted day !!! very dissatisfied! even the instructor sam was no help ! his name should be scam insteas of sam ! awful service , also my hair wasn't blown out correctly either ! i had to come home & flat iron it !

Everyone is so friendly!! Great service! I will be back as soon as possible, thanks for a great…read moreexperience

Horrible. Do not go. Their "little" patch covered the entire back of my hair. A complete section of…read morehair in a different color. It was not hidden at all. Total disaster. Very rude. No apologies.

I attended the North East Empire Beauty School. I had a great experience gaining so much knowledge…read moreand hands on experiences. Miss Hydee and Miss Christine are exceptional mentors. They went above and beyond passing their own skill to ensure we will do well in.the real world of Esthetician field.

Markeith is an incredible instructor, and I had the honor of being a demo for his students. The…read morefacial was so incredibly relaxing, and I felt like I was getting such special treatment! I left feeling like a new woman! The chemical peel, extractions, and mask all felt so wonderful. Thank you so much, Markeith. I definitely will be back for more srevives at Empire. I also want to acknowledge Diana who was also in the room and very sweet. The staff at the front desk and also just passing through the lobby area were very welcoming and inviting.

What does one have to do to get their (promised) certificate and a pro card from an Academy that…read moresupposedly has very good connections in the industry? Filed a complaint with the BBB and nothing. Anyone else?

Here's the deal, while you're in class, they bribe you to leave a 5 star review for a free makeup…read morebrush. That's the real reason why I left my first review. While I did get a little out of it, 5 stars is a stretch. What's disappointing is that they never followed through the certificate for a friend and I. And they haven't been responsive to any text or calls.

This is a truly wonderful esthetic school. The tuition is very reasonable compared to many other…read moreprograms, and I feel that the education I am receiving is well worth the cost. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and approachable, which makes the learning environment very comfortable. Sobia is very knowledgeable and patient, and she takes the time to explain each procedure step-by-step so students can really understand both the theory and hands-on practice. I really appreciate how supportive they are -- they encourage questions and make sure everyone gets individual attention during practice. The school is clean, organized, and professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about their students' success. I feel much more confident in my skills because of the quality training I've received here. I would highly recommend this esthetic school to anyone who is interested in starting a career in skincare or wants strong practical experience with great instructors.

My experience at this school was profoundly disappointing and feels like a scam. I enrolled in…read moretheir cosmetology course and clearly communicated that I needed to take the exam in English, as I do not read Chinese. The owner agreed and took my payment of $1,880. She scheduled me for classes starting Monday. However, on my very first day, I was told I could not attend class and could not take the English exam for the price I paid. She stated the $1,880 was only for the Chinese exam, and the English version would cost $3,500. This was never mentioned during enrollment after | clearly stated my needs. How could I possibly take a Chinese exam when I can't read the language? It's either a severe administrative failure or a deliberate trick to get people in the door. I have never seen a school treat a potential student with such disregard. Fortunately, received a refund, but the entire ordeal was a huge waste of time and energy. Be very careful and get everything in writing.

I read about TiGi's model calls on Fridays 6-7pm and decided to stop by to see if anyone was…read moreinterested in using my super curly hair. I met an apprentice Jessie who agreed to do either relaxing or highlights. She set up an appt for a Sat a week away. I decided to go with highlights and lowlights. She did full head, which took around 3 hours, and did an amazing job. She was very helpful in picking out colors and pretty much doing exactly what I wanted. And she was great to talk to as well. I don't think I could have asked for more even if I was paying. However, this was free too! This was an absolutely fantastic experience for me! I hope they'll want to use me again in the future (another apprentice offered to cut my hair soon).

I am originally from Georgia and there Toni and Guy is more prevalent. When I was in high school I…read moreused to do the model exchange program and always had the most "in" haircuts -- ie faux hawks, a-symmetrical...all sorts of colors..etc. When I moved up here I grew my hair out and became plain Jane. When I wanted to get a fresh new shorter cut I was surprised to see that there aren't any Toni and Guys in NYC -- but I found the Tigi Academy...and found CHRISTOPHER. I already trust the Toni and Guy/Tigi family -- because they are always on top of the latest trends. I did not do the model exchange -- I wanted to pay for an amazing haircut and have an amazing experience. That, I did. Not only is the Academy in a really cool and ritzy party of town - with a great view - But it was clean, modern and every single person there was friendly to me. I am always nervous about paying a good chunk of change for a haircut -- but wellll worth it! The first time around Christopher cut 9 inches off and he made me feel confident and he took control and I loved the result. It was cute right then, and was cute when it grew out. I've already gone back for a second cut. He's my man!

The trainee used toy scissors on my hair and was told never to use them again. My haircut was very…read morestrange with one side as short as my ear and the other long. When I complained the nasty looking instructor was annoyed and told me that I should not complain because these were students. The student was very skittish and nervous. The finished job was terrible and when I told her she needed to use finishing product on my hair she searched for some and came back with a little drop. The instructor was heavy and nasty looking so I didn't expect any good to come from this woman. Aveda products are awful too.

I dyed my hair blond last montth and I love it.!!!!! Makaing a neew appoibtmentt today.read more

For several months I was contemplating on taking a waxing course so I can have an extra…read morecertification under my belt and also learn something I can use on myself and others. After researching several schools and prices I decided to enroll in this school even thou I would have to travel from Nassau County I said "What the heck". Even thou the Waxing class was pricey I don"t regret it. This has nothing to do with the reviews of this school, but to the amazing teacher I had Ms. Nastassia. Only real reason for writing this review is to give credit where credit is given. For the past couple of months I have learned not just how to wax a whole body, but have memorized every layer of the skin and its functions without skipping a beat. Ms. N took the time to explain with the textbook and her power points the necessity of learning them, not just to pass our state test but to have knowledge that we can share with our future clients. She taught us how to properly wax our client without ripping the skin and also the need to use the proper customer service verbiage so our clients not just come back and refer others but also feel comfortable with their services. Ms. N took the time to explain every detail on how to properly display our equipment and why we need to take our training serious. She at no time was a "Yea yea" teacher brushing us off if she didn't want to be bothered with our question. Ms. N test challenged what you learned but were also fair. So if your looking for a teacher that will take the time to teach you what you need to learn I assure you that in this school you will find the right one, take any of her courses and she will guide you in the right direction. Good Luck to the current students that are in her other class, all are very fortunate on having such a dedicated teacher. In conclusion I would like to thank this school for having a great teacher with them that takes her teaching serious and made sure we graduated with the necessary tools to pass our state exam. Thank you again Ms. N.

Annoyance calls multiple times a day from this number. I've asked to be taken off the call list…read moreseveral times. They leave weird psychotic sounding messages. When I called back again today, to ask them to stop calling, the rep smugly said "we're allowed to call you because you asked about our school". It's like they enjoy harassing people. I did leave my contact info back in MAY, spoke with someone at the school, and it sounded like a scam, so I said I wasn't interested. Then after they called me 5 times in one day, I asked to be taken off the call list. The calls have continued for over five months now. At what point does it become unlikely that you're going to change someone's mind about attending their school? After the 3rd call? The 20th call? I blocked their number but the phone carrier could not block them leaving me creepy voice mails. I'm guessing that any experience as a student at the school will be similar.

I believe it is closed for good it was fabulous really good , I reccomanded to so many peopleread more

Unfortunately I didn't get to see whether the people here are any good because they were extremely…read morerude. I was running late to what I thought was a hair consultation, but apparently they had booked me for a color. I said I could be there in 30 minutes but they said they couldn't take me. Which is fine and understandable. But I was trying to understand the process behind why they couldn't. I asked how long my slot was booked, among other questions for which I got very rude replies. I then asked what I could do at this point and the woman replied " well what day can you come in and be on time for??" No sense of customer service at all and very condescending. Will never pursue this place again.

Great Customer Service, Amazing Views and Chill Atmosphere!…read more We made reservations for my friend's birthday on 6/28 and this was one of the best overall experiences ever. Caio was very friendly and knowledgeable when it came on to the food and the drinks, he was also very entertaining and had great comedic timing. Camila was attentive, she came over to us and asked how everything was going and continued to check on us throughout the night. Even though it was super busy the staff remained friendly. The food was good, the portion sizes weren't big but were just right. The wings are not jumbo and the Truffle fries need to be tweaked, maybe change the recipe or call it fries with Parmesan cheese. As far as the drinks, the cocktail pouches were a hit. We had 2 each including two additional shots. This place is good for a happy hour, lunch, brunch, date, chill spot, etc. The views of the city were great, it's social media friendly with a lot of picture opportunities, they also have jumbo games such as Jenga, Connect Four and Cards. Overall it was a great night out. As far as the price point, multiple drinks will bring a hefty tab but that goes for most of the city.

Such a fun place on the East River with great views. The atmosphere reminds me of a Tiki Hut…read more beach vibe. Seating is completing outdoor. We made reservations for a table. You can also rent cabanas for larger groups and they have optional packages that can be reserved as well. They have a live DJ, music was great they played a mixture of new music along with older music for the more mature audience like my husband and myself. Everything was great for us, we truly enjoyed the change of atmosphere and crowd. If you are looking for a quiet place to have a conversation, I would not recommend this place. It's very loud, but in a fun way. Some people brought children, I personally would not recommend this unless you don't mind the drinking, yelling and smoking. Our food was good but the menu could have more dining options. I personally feel this place is catered more to people that are looking to have a light meal with plenty of drink options. It's more of a drink and socialize place. Again we LOVED it, because it was a change of scenery for us. The downside is that there is no restroom within the restaurant. You have to walk outside the restaurant to the end of the dock to use the public restrooms which normally has a very long line. This isn't ideal. Overall great experience. We checked out to the tune of a 200+ bill. The alcoholic drinks were pricey rolling in at $86 before taxes for four drinks.