I do not recommend this place if you are looking to become certified as an Esthetician. The…read moreenvironment is less than ideal and there is no structure for how they operate the program. New starts are enrolled every month and they mix them in with classes who are already in session. This causes confusion because there is no clear and concise directive provided to the Instructors on how to migrate the class effectively. Either the new starts or current students will not receive the same amount of time and attention because of the lack of guidance and structure. It's disheartening to say the least that we are pulling Federal Loans and paying out of pocket to receive a less than mediocre education due to a faulty system within the Management level of this institution. This could be a great place but unfortunately it is NOT. Respectfully

I was a cosmetology student in 2019 and graduated and everyone was so helpful and it was easy to…read morepass my state board exam . I went back for the esthetics program and my instructors were great and I loved my first instructors way of teaching and suddenly we had to change teachers and I started to not understand the work as well as I did in the beginning and now that I graduated I haven't had any support in studying for my exam or job placement like I had in 2019 when I graduated cosmetology school.

Ms.Kim is the best! She will make sure that you get the technique down. She never gives up on her…read morestudents. I'm telling you right now I came from NH just to take her braiding course and it was 100000000000% worth it. Every day is good vibes and positive energy. I'm so thankful for this opportunity.

From the owner: Get the help you need to gain the skills and confidence necessary to pass your Maryland Cosmetology…read morestate exam. Cosmetology and Barber state board refresher classes. Ms. Kim's Beauty Exchange is not a private career school, nor is it an academy, institute, university, or college. Ms. Kim's Beauty Exchange LLC. Is a training center that offers ongoing education activities for the purpose of sustaining professional or occupational capabilities for licensed cosmetology and barber professionals. Education: Ms. Kim's Beauty Exchange LLC. offers Continued Education Certification in the following areas; Safety, Sanitation, and Disinfection, Safe working conditions and practices, safety agencies, sanitation and disinfection, infectious diseases and pathogens, precautions for blood-exposure disinfection and disposal, hair and skin anatomy, hair and scalp structure and physiology, skin structure and physiology, hair color theory, products and product chemistry, application procedures, precautions, scalp disorders, chemical texture services, permanent waving, relaxing and chemical straightening. Shaving techniques (barbers only). Maryland state laws and regulations

SMH i wish i found these reviews before booking. I recently booked an appointment and she stayed…read morethe lashes were gonna be $275 and she required half the amount as the deposit which was a little suspicious but i saw she had a huge following and did a lot of popular IG models. So i sent the $138 on cash app $jamiacandolllll and she told me to put in the notes for Maya which leads me to believe shes been reported so much she has to use somebody else's account. The day before my appointment i hit her to up to reschedule because i had a medical emergency and she ghosted me smhhh. I decided to google her number and see she just scams people smhhh

This girl is a scammer. I sent her a deposit for a lash appointment and she ghosted me. She stole…read moreover $100 from me. her Instagram is LashedByM2 , do not book with her!

I got my makeup artist license from the Chesapeake School of Makeup Artistry in Annapolis back in…read more2001 or 2002. Since then it has moved (to Arnold) and expanded to become the Chesapeake School of Esthetics. The program was excellent and in fact I moved from Minnesota to Maryland to get my makeup artist license from CSMA. At the time the school was a one woman operation, with Betty J Wilder acting as admissions office and instructor. According to the website there is now at least one other staff member onboard. I attended the 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program. We met once or twice a week and the program was completed in about two months. We learned about color theory, face types, skin undertones, makeup applications, and good sanitation practices. I also took a one day followup seminar on photography makeup. Betty is an invaluable resource when it comes to knowing about people, trends, and companies in the beauty business. She is kind, friendly, approachable and absolutely hilarious!! She also introduced me to Paula Begoun's books and debunked many skincare myths (see my review of Paula's Choice skincare: http://www.yelp.com/biz/paulas-choice-renton-2#hrid:TB6hGsxic3s0_7YlZANAug/src:self). My class was maybe ten people at the most, which ensured every student got as much attention and information as they needed. Students ranged from people just interested in cosmetics to people already working as makeup artists. The final exam involved a written test and makeup application demonstration. Though the makeup artist license is not a full cosmetology or aesthetician license, I learned alot, it helped me get a job with two cosmetic lines, and I still get a discount at Sally's Beauty Supply! I highly recommend this program for someone solely interested in makeup, and not hair, nails, waxing, or skincare. Just be aware of the limitations of the license, as many salons will probably prefer someone with a full license. This program currently costs $980. I can't say much about the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program as Betty was just getting the esthetics program started when I was at CSMA. According to the website, the program runs for twenty weeks, enrollment is limited to eight students, and the course includes lecture/theory and hands on labs. Topics covered include: Facial and Body Treatments, Facial Massage, Skin Analysis, Hair Removal, Makeup Application, Skin Care Equipment , Color Analysis, and Retails Skills. The cost is $8,750. There are not many schools or programs like this in the country (believe me, I looked at almost all the possibilities) so if this is your specific area of interest, I highly recommend the Chesapeake School of Esthetics. See the website for more details: http://www.education-csma.com.

I attended Chesapeake School of Esthetics for the 600 Hour Esthetics Program. I am completely…read moresatisfied with the education I received. Betty is extremely knowledgeable and an all around great person to work with. The curriculum is great and I felt 100% prepared to take my state boards with confidence. When I was attending, Betty had a 100% pass rate for the state board testing, which is a statistic that shows how much she puts into her school. After I graduated, I passed my state boards and proceeded on to work in a spa for about 2 years. I just recently ended up being offered my dream job in the cosmetics industry and I have to thank Betty because without this amazing school I would not be where I am today.

Awesome service. The student and instructor were very attentive and did an amazing job on my hair.read more

So I went in to get a steam treatment, blow out, flat iron and trim for my natural hair. The…read morestudent did a very good job. I was running my mouth so much that the instructor told me in the sweetest way to bring down the chatter so the student could concentrate. Lol But my hair turned out great even with me talking so much. You can tell the students want to learn and that their instructor wants them to be a thorough and prepared hair professional. I got all the aforementioned services done for a little over $50. I recommended this place to my best friend and she plans to stop by on Saturday. Check out the before and after pics!

This picture is of me literally walking out of the door of the salon after my visit. Paid $71 for…read morethis mess only to go home and personally do my own press and curl. My mom went here the day before and only paid 18 bucks for the same exact treatments I had (wash, , deep condition, blow dry, trim, press and curl). Of course I didn't find out until after my salon visit that she paid no where near my amount (she had a senior citizen discount but it still doesn't excuse the overcharge). I should have known something was up when the educator asked me to pay some of the amount in cash and not all on my card. This is giving me signs of scamming. I paid for a deep condition yet not a cap or hooded dryer was used in the process. Makes me wonder if they just used regular conditioner instead of a deep conditioner. It didn't even sit on my hair for a minute before it was rinsed out. My hair was extremely tangled and dry after the wash and conditioner to the point my scalp was hurting as the stylist was combing it. I have 4c hair so moisture is essential on natural hair (but hey, I'm not the expert). I use Aussie moisturize deep conditioner at home and I know how my hair should feel afterwards and how nice the comb should be able to glide through. Called and spoke with the educator after my visit (didn't get her name but sounds like same one that took my money) and questioned the difference in prices and the deep condition treatment. She states (with an extremely long pause to the point I thought that she hung up), "due to my hair density and length I was charged this amount" and "their conditioning products are so good that you don't need to sit under dryer." Of course I don't believe this (but won't argue with her). I was charged based on density and length before anyone touched my head? Additionally, my moms hair is longer than mine. I arrived there with a wash and go ponytail so my hair shrinks to my head that you can't even determine the length or density by looking at it. So this is bogus. I usually stand clear of salons because of my anxiety due to horrible experiences (in particular people not knowing how to care for natural hair) and this has added to it. I will just continue to do my own hair as I usually do for all this headache.

worst school ever I was an instructor the school only cares about keeping its accreditation not…read moreteaching the students properly

I had a tremendous experience here. It was easy to make an appointment the next day. The student…read moreAriel was meticulous about doing a good job. I got a silk press for $50!!! Other salons are charging $190. Definitely worth it.

I went online to schedule appointments for my daughter and me: a silk press, deep conditioning, and…read morelashes. When I received the confirmation, I noticed it was only for one person. I called several times, but no one answered. Finally, someone picked up, and I told the receptionist I had booked a hair appointment for 3/12 at 5:30pm, which included my daughter. I also mentioned that I left a comment section requesting that we both get our hair done. The receptionist said okay and claimed she noted it for both of us on 3/12 at 5:30pm. On 3/12, my daughter and I arrived for services. The receptionist only recorded my daughter's appointment and I told her I was also getting my hair done. I explained I called to confirm and reminded her that my daughter is owed a trim from the last paid service. She looked confused, so I asked if she understood what I was saying and showed her proof from the previous receipt with the manager on duty's signature. About ten minutes later, I voiced my concern to the manager on duty. She said it was okay, and I could still get my hair done, then she went to the back. While waiting in the area, I talked with other clients in the waiting area. The manager came out and said she heard there was some controversy and that no one could request a student because this is a school and all students need to have a chance. She then asked to speak with me outside. First, she accused me of being irate with the receptionist-- which was untrue. If asking questions makes me irate, then I was. If she takes an innocent question as irritation, that's her issue, not mine, and I don't feel guilty. Second, she claimed I posted a bad review online, which was false. If I disliked the service, I wouldn't have returned. I then asked her to show me the negative review she says I wrote. She came back and said the student left but she saw the review herself, which is now gone. It was never there because I never wrote it, ma'am. If I did, then it's clear she can't handle criticism. Not everyone is a good stylist. If someone feels they didn't get good service, they have a right to write their truth, and the manager should accept it and move on. The third false claim was that I said I didn't want certain stylists to do my hair because they were playing with my hair and did a poor job. I told her that was another lady, not me, and I detailed these accusations-- three in total--and I am offended. She then tried to change the language and said she was just asking questions, but those were outright accusations without proof. Throughout the conversation, one of her focused on professionalism. But what professionalism did she display when she was constantly accusing me? The worst part is that she doesn't think she was wrong. To the manager, For the record, ma'am, I don't need any services from this school. There are other hair schools and salons nearby. I didn't do any of the things you allege I did. I am writing this review today because this experience was well deserved (no stars if I could). You are not a professional. The receptionist is upset because I told you what happened, and you and she fabricated stories--saying I was irate, that I posted a bad review, and that I said someone was playing in my hair and did a bad job. Girl, bye! There are better places out here with better customer service.

Recently moved to this area and decided to do a search for a beauty school as I was in desperate…read moreneed of a trim, but not wanting to shell out $35 for it. I called, and was quoted $11. I happily came over and was greeted by a really kind lady at the front desk that I believe was one of the instructors. She asked what I was looking to get done, and had me sign in had me pay. She said because the hair was over shoulder length they charge a length fee of an additional $10. Which honestly, that is a very reasonable policy, and $21 is still cheaper than any hair salon ice been to. After a couple minutes handed me over to a student named Patricia. Patricia did a great job and was quick and skilled in her art. She offered a shampoo or for it to dry after as they spray it generously to cut, but I opted for neither as I was on my way home from work and planning to shower once I got home anyway. Definitely will be returning when I want something done with my hair as prices are reasonable, and the people seem friendly.

Now I see why businesses need to "buy" 5-star reviews About…read morea week ago I called and asked if they did braids, even asked it they provided hair. I was informed that they did but I'd need to come in for a quote/consultation. I went there this past Monday and waited at front desk for 5 mins or so. I decided to ask the person working 10 feet from me if there was anyone taking care of the desk. A woman a few stations down said that she'd be there in a few. When she finally got to me I asked for the price for braids. Was informed that they didn't do braids. I pointed to their price board that had a price for braids, was told that they only did short braids no extensions. If they are teaching students how to waste a (potential) client's time, this is the place to go.

Beltway Driving school is Amazing!! They are extremely thorough with teaching us the machanism of…read morethe car and the importance of safety while driving. They are great with making sure you are equipped with all things driving!

I would reccomend this driving academy to anyone! The facilities are clean and organized, beverages…read moreare offered and its a very relaxed learning environment. Mr. Jones and Ms. Lita are the best, they're both really funny instructors that give constructive criticism without making you feel unintelligent . It turns out that me and another guy in my class scheduled our driving test on the same day around the same time and on the day of the test, both of us were the only ones that passed our test out of the other teenagers on the course (you can watch other drivers while waiting in line for your turn). My twin sister also went here and she passed her test the first time, too. You won't regret learning at Beltway!