I remain upset with The Studio and their billing practice and that's likely why I won't return…read more My stylist didn't seem interested in conversation (which is fine with me - I can go either way and feel comfortable), and gave me what I would consider a mediocre haircut. What makes me very angry however was that AFTER my haircut, (and also after I informed my stylist I didn't want any product in my hair or for it to be styled as I was going home to shower anyway and it didn't make sense to fully style my hair), was when she decided to inform me she was a 'Master' stylist and thus charged me a higher price. Shady! Shady business practice is all I have to say here. When booking my reservation I was NEVER NOTIFIED she was a 'Master' stylist (or even what the hell this means and what I get for a 'Master' stylist) or I would have asked what that meant and how much it would be. I don't care if you call yourself "Grand Master Stylist"; give me a mediocre haircut with no product or styling, and I want to pay you the mediocre price you deserve - not some inflated price to serve your ego. I have received better haircuts from certain chain-walk-in-only-discount places.

This is one innovative place! Unlike another salon in town that offers a crazy amount of services…read morejust to say they can, The Studio is a place where they can serve the customer on so many levels with a wide variety of services. Products aren't shoved in your face to purchase and the staff is so talented! Being "green" is a priority, prices are great, there is ample parking, and this is the first place in the area (that I know of) where you can book online!

This is a make-up junkie's "candy store." There's so much here and one can find just about anything…read moremake-up-related here. The staff is always friendly & can help located anything, color match, recommend products, fragrances, skin care, etc. Most products are a bit pricier than drugstore stuff but quality is usually good. Needless to say, I've already spent most of my paycheck here.

I always have the best ped service here except this lady visit. Always get gel on my toes and it…read morelast for a long time. This last visit an elder lady worked on my toes and im not sure if it was her rushing or a new gel was used. 3 days after me leaving one of my polish just fell off as I was sleeping and they were very nice and fixed it but the next day another fell off and 2 days later another. My set did not even last me a week! Highly disappointed in this work

I want to highlight a very sensitive experience I had with this company. My experience dates back…read moreto Feb of 22; now I know you're like why are you just now writing a review and honestly, it's because I want to stand up for myself and not be afraid of hurting people's feelings who clearly had no regard for mines. Ive struggled with cystic acne and hyperpigmentation since I was in my early 20's. So, around March of 21 I had a consultation with this company and was recommended to do microneedling with PRP. I paid for my package in full (which was very expensive). It included 3 treatments and y'all I was absolutely amazed by the results my skin was much smoother, and the hyperpigmentation was reduced significantly along with the texture I was so happy. So, then I was told to do another package I had no problem because I seen great results. However, at this time this company had just introduced a treatment called "picosure" they hyped this treatment up and ensured me that this was a safe treatment for African American skin I had no reason to believe that they didn't have the knowledge necessary to perform this treatment on me so I paid and scheduled my first treatment which was for Feb 23, 2022. On this day the treatment was started and right off the bat the heat was unbearable, but they told me this was to be expected you guys my face began to weep so much so the esthetician stopped the treatment went and consulted someone else came back and continued the treatment. Now she knew something was wrong, yet she continued now I'm asking her is everything ok am I supposed to be weeping and hurting this bad she said "yes" this is normal. Post treatment OMG it burned so bad they put ice packs on my face and sent me on my way; my face was on fire for 8hrs straight worst pain I've ever experienced. The next day I noticed I had a lot of crusting on my face where I was weeping, and on the third day I was three shades darker. One week later I noticed my face was looking very different my color was off and I had what looked like facial drooping around my smile lines, but I thought ok it's going to get better, but it didn't. My face reverted back to the very hyperpigmentation and scarring I was initially trying to correct only difference my skin was much darker. This sent me into a complete depression because I didn't recognize me at all. I called and spoke to the manager (not sure of her name), but when I explained to her what was going on she was completely dismissive I was crying and pleading with her to help me. She gave me no direction I asked her what can we do she said she didn't know I asked what I can do to help lighten my skin she said go to Walgreens and try and find some cream. There was no help at all I asked for my money back because mind you I paid in full for three treatments and her response was " we don't do refunds and our policy is that you can't move credits to a different service" so I asked "so you expect me to have two more treatments of "picosure" knowingly knowing I can't do this treatment??" she then said as a onetime "curtesy" she will move the credits to microneedling. I wanted my money back because I didn't trust this company, yet I was forced to allow them to touch my face again because I had paid close to $2000 for that treatment, but I wanted my money back and to be done with them. So, after 6weeks my skin was ruined this put me in therapy I couldn't look at myself in the mirror I looked and seen an ugly women Ive never thought this about myself, yet I didn't see me. After the microneedling with PRP I was hoping it would help but it didn't I was devastated. So, I went to Christie Clinic to see a dermatologist because mind you they left me out in the wilderness not knowing what to do, and she immediately told me to stop any and all treatments for a year because my skin was severely damaged. She put me on "hydroquinone cream" to try and lighten my skin so I did just that and I just didn't do anything to my skin but keep spf 50 on and the cream prescribed. The cream did help a little, but I had deep tissue damage, so I was put on a retinol cream at night for the texture that was now back. I was just so discouraged so I didn't do any treatments up until this year. I'm at a new clinic where we are again doing microneedling with PRF Ive had 2 treatments now and things are looking good, but the Dr informed me that what you all did was unacceptable and that you all should have never left me to fend for myself when you damaged my face severely. I was told the reason that I see such a drastic difference in my face specifically my smile lines is due to the high heat from the "picosure" that melted the fat in that area causing dropping. To sum this up you all have caused me significant mental health issues surrounding my appearance to this day you have caused me to spend thousands of dollars trying to correct what you should have corrected what you all did was wrong and I want you all to know

I see most of these reviews are old so…read more..... Love, Love! My facial and abstraction with Aliza today was nothing short of amazing!Although I was in a stressful place because of my (face)breakout, Aliza comforted me. With her skin care knowledge and expertise I left the office feeling more confident and with a better understanding of why my skin was being so fussy! I could really go on and on! But I'll save it for my next appointment which I happily scheduled for two weeks! Also super thanks to Dr. Trupin who popped in to assess and gave her medical advice! No pressure just much needed support! I'm grateful to add them to my skin care team, because honey I needed it!!

They are always extremely nice and do a fantastic job. I highly recommend. I usually just get a…read morepedicure

Great for kids! We asked for a kids french manicure, and it was only $15 each (although they could…read morehave up-charged for the design), and they added on the little jewels for free! We asked them not to cut the cuticles, and they accommodated that request! Efficient and beautiful!

I followed Susan to studio H at the salon house. I love her. She does an amazing job and is…read moreextremely helpful. She always does an amazing job on myself and my boyfriend. I highly recommend her to everyone. She does waxing and hair! The hair cut is only $25 too!

I first started going to Susan over a year ago. Since then I have moved out of the area to St…read more Louis, and still I come back to Susan for my highlights/cuts/deep conditioning. I keep going back to Susan because I know that I can rely on the quality of her work and I always know it will turn out great. Susan also gives me really great advice on what to do/not to do to keep my long hair from breaking as much as it does, and she has great product recommendations to keep it as healthy as it can be. She really researches her products and tests them herself, so I always know that what I am getting I will love. She is always really easy to chat with and just a really great person. I also followed her to studio h at the salon house, and I think it's a really great space.

I got my hair cut last week. Really enjoyed Jesse. I decided over the weekend that I needed more…read morecut on the top. I went in today. I was told no problem we will fix you up. The young lady who I got today was very friendly. I told her I wanted about an inch off the top area. She proceeded to give me an all over cut that is the shortest I have ever had my hair cut. I am embarrassed at how short my hair is. I am not overly feminine but I now look like a man.

Thank you, Lexi!! I needed a quick trim and was thrilled to see there was only a short waitlist…read morewhen I clicked the online waitlist system through my phone. I was able to get in about 20 minutes later! Lexi provided the perfect cut and I was in and out in about 25 minutes. Quick, friendly, and skillful service, in a bright and clean salon space. Lots of free parking. And for a great price, too, just $22 plus tip.

Went today to receive a shellac (gel) manicure. First off, upon seeing the other reviews , I can…read moreguarantee that Sara definitely was not the one who did my nails. (She seems to be the one who received favorable reviews before) Unfortunately, all I know about this employee is that she is Asian and has worked 2 previous places in the CU area and says she prefers her current location. Anyway, my manicure started off ok. When it was time for the color, she went to another client of hers and had another girl take over. I know that employees often switch off so they can help other clients., I guess it would have been kind of nice, however, if she would have allowed the same girl to finish up my color instead of after 1 coat later jumping in to finish it off!She just should have stayed with her other client instead. The lady who was applying my color to my nails was careful and methodical in the application. I like that because it shows me that she cares about the way my nails turn out and to me, that is how a true professional should be! When the original lady jumped in and (I think) rudely told the other girl to attend to someone else, (1 coat later), she very quickly finished my color up! After my nails were colored, the lady went to attend to yet another client! She instructed me to dry my nails 3x each under the heater. After doing this my nails still felt sticky on the edges and I was hesitant to touch the rest of them for fear I would make a dent. So I continued to place them under the heater a few more times. Upon noticing this, she came over to see what was going on, I told her and she just politely giggled and said it was fine , she just needed to rub some alcohol on the tips and they won't be sticky anymore. ( which they weren't but still...) If the Asian (Vietnamese)? lady ( sorry didn't get any names) had only let the younger African American lady finish up my color , I would not have had this problem with the stickiness underneath my nails... as she was carful applying the color and was sure to smooth off the ends! ( she really should have finished up the rest of the manicure or else I wouldn't be writing this review)! On a previous manicure trip to an Arcola salon w a friend, same manicure, the lady there lotioned my hands AND halfway up my arms in addition to doing my cuticles before even starting the main part of the manicure!! Pretty Nails in Urbana does the same. When I asked here if they applied lotion, she said it would be extra bc they were 'professional'. Is it also considered 'professional' to not trim the cuticles?' Hmmm whatever.... the lady who did my nails said she had 12 years experience. It doesn't seem this way in my opinion and I do not believe it was worth the 90$ for my daughter and I to receive the same manicure at this place! Even if my daughter was fortunate enough to have the same person do her nails. After seeing these pics and taking a closer look, this prompted me to write this review. I may consider adding another star OR two if I get a refund for my manicure! We will see what happens...

Sarah is amazing! Love my Mani /pedi every time. They are so sweet love chatting it up with gals…read more Highly recommend!

Loni is a talented stylist who always does an amazing job with my hair. She listens to what I want…read moreand gives great advice from her vast experience and training. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Loni for your next hair styling need. You won't be disappointed!