I just love this place, love helping the students, love the fact that they are achieving there…read moredream and people like me are helping them get there, and they do a fantastic job.

I got this Groupon bcuz I'm all about supporting other upcoming stylist. I would like to say Julia…read morewas nice but it is advertised that I would get a scalp massage, I got nothing of that sort at all. I understand this deal is pretty good which I understand but my hair is still damp and maybe the Groupon advertised a blow dry could mean no style but maybe at least getting it completely dry. Communication is everything especially since I know everyone is still learning. The haircut was a super blunt cut, I asked for an inch off, she probably only did 1/2 an inch. Which cool cool, don't want more. Thanks Julia, hopefully this helps you grow.

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 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 went in to dye my hair & I am super picky about who touches my hair due to previous bad…read moreexperiences. However, I was in a low budget so decided to try this place out. My had light hair with blonde streaks and wanted to dye it soft black. The girls stayed late for me and did a great job! I would recommend it & would come back here again!

You can get a haircutter who is ready to graduate and very good for a trim if that's all you need…read more The price is definitely right! Jeanie

I've been going here for a couple of years now. Never had a bad haircut. That said, many of the…read morestudents don't seem to know what a "regular men's haircut" is. I often have to describe what ir is that I want.

I made an apt for my niece & I for mani-pedi's. My niece had a very good technician as she was…read morepolished & professional. I wasn't so lucky. My tech. was sloppy, unprofessional, unkept, and provided poor services. Her nails weren't polished (just natural) which is fine, but they were dirty. It could have been hair dye underneath, but they looked dirty. ??? We had pedicures first. They sat on the floor!!! I've been to many schools for treatments & NEVER had my tech on the floor. It was very uncomfortable for me to put my feet on her knee - as well as tacky. The whole experience was "low rent"! If you were at home with a friend, maybe you'd sit on the floor - but this is supposed to be a school teaching them to behave professionally!!?? The massage part was pathetic. On to the manicures.... They rolled up the tables to us - never plugging in the lamps to see properly & do a good job. Every time she leaned in to work on a nail her shadow made it dark & hard to see - hence my very poor nail polish job. It's terrible! She didn't dress the table properly - my nieces tech put the towels in her table set up as instructed providing good support for her clients wrists during the service. I had to ask for a towel to fold up under my wrist for proper support. My tech talked a lot - and when she talked she stopped working. Very uncomfortable & awkward - although I think she was oblivious to how I felt. She talked so much that she skipped the massage. As she started applying polish I looked over at another person & she was getting a hand & arm massage and I said to my tech - isn't a massage included with a manicure? Ugh!!! I also was very dissaopointed in the teacher. She never inspected her work or asked me how my experience was and if I was satisfied or had any feed back. What's going on here? Not much teaching on professional behavior & appearance! I will not go back. I'm sticking with Empire on Goodwin St.! I also asked the technicians about facials. I asked if they did European or Spa facials with the steam, etc., etc. They didn't know. I've looked on their website after my visit & see that they do have them along with many other services I would have liked with my mani-pedi, but wasn't offered or informed of. Such as a more moisturizing manicure for the same price, nail art - that I even mentioned to my tech that I liked but since she said nothing I assumed they didn't offer it. It was just a bad experience and the best way to describe it was very low rent. I've had wonderful, luxurious treatments at Empire & other schools over the years. This place needs to improve tremendously!

I came here to have my hair dyed and to have a pedicure. I've never had a problem in the past…read morehaving it professionally dyed, done at home, or done at a school. The student doing my services seemed a little unsure even when I pointed out the exact shade I wanted in the book. She had consultations with her instructors several times. The end result wasn't even close to good. Many of the areas had almost no color change, with some chunks showing some color change, but no where near what I had asked for. (I have light brown hair naturally and I was looking for a deep reddish purple tone.) After it was done processing and she had shampooed it out, the instructors consulted outside and then came back in the building. They said that it just hadn't worked and that they wanted me to come back next week for a treatment and a re-do, but that I would have to come earlier than my schedule allowed. They also said I would have to come twice, one day for the treatment and the next day for the color to see if that would fix it. I ended up just dying it at home because I couldn't make it when they were asking me to make it and it came out normal at HOME. My pedicure was very uncomfortable. The student sat on the floor and put my foot on her knee, which was uncomfortable. She didn't really put any effort into the scrub or massage parts. I picked out a polish and she applied it to my toenails, but it was really sloppy. The polish was on my toes a bit in several places and one nail was only partially painted when she said she was done. I was so fed up at this point I simply said it was fine and left. I took the polish off when I got home. Bottom line - Everything from start to finish was sloppy. The facility doesn't really have a good area for doing pedicures and lacks equipment to make it comfortable for the clients. There is NO way that I will return.

I traveled here to get my hair cut/colored after learning that my usual people moved to this…read morelocation. It is run by the same beauty school I formerly attended in both Tempe & Chandler, International Academy of Hair Design. Miss Pearl got me in right away and we discussed my hair options. Elizabeth was the student who did my hair & she did an amazing job! I am very happy with my hair, the service, & hospitality I received. That makes me a very loyal customer!

The best beauty school in Phoenix! The education and dedication from the school are incredible. Go…read moretake a tour and meet the staff!

Raquel, was wonderful today.....she went above and beyond the call. Getting a perm from a new…read moreperson is never easy, within a mild hello I knew she could do it. We chatted quite a bit my hair and others that gave me a perms and what I needed... nothing could have been better!! Ask for Raquel Allen

Grethel was my stylist. She did an amazing job with coloring my short hair. She made sure I was…read morecomfortable at all times. The instructor was also very good at explaining the coloring process and assisting to get the proper results. This was my second visit to this school for coloring services and I do recommend them to friends. My husband likes the results so that makes me happy. Thank you, ladies.

Visit Institute for discount services cosmetics. They are very friendly despite being a little self…read morefor the student status. A very informative and helpful reply

Students are frequently expelled, yet the school requires that you pay the full tuition costs. The…read moreclassroom environment is stressful and toxic where instructors play favorites and treat everyone else with contempt. My daughter went there and was expelled just weeks before graduation, and they're seeking payment. Considering the unusually high expulsion rate, this operation almost seems like a racket.

I had my first facial with Alejandra, and it was a great experience. She made me feel completely…read morecomfortable, explained everything clearly, and tailored the treatment to my skin's needs. My skin felt refreshed, hydrated, and glowing afterward. I would be back again.

The student was excellent. I've been here multiple times and they never seem to have the product…read morethey need. The last time I had to point out that someone put water in there products. That is ridiculous.

Great Expeirence I…read morelove having my hair done at The Studio Academy of Beauty. The entire staff are professional and very friendly. My stylist, Leanne, did a fantastic job. I can't say enough how happy I am with the students abilities to do such a great job. Leanna, did an amazing job. I was highly satisfied. Not to mention my hair came out just how I wanted it if not better. Leanna was very professional, knowledgeable and had great costumer service, Definitely plan to go back to her Thank-you very much! See you soon.

I'm writing this review to share my personal experience at The Studio Academy of Beauty so that…read moreothers who are considering enrolling can make a fully informed decision. Unfortunately, my time here was not what I expected or hoped for. I entered the program with high hopes and deep passion for cosmetology, but quickly noticed a number of red flags. There were ongoing issues with unsanitary conditions, including dirty bathrooms, hair bowls that weren't properly cleaned, and a general lack of proper sanitation procedures -- which is especially concerning in a field where hygiene is non-negotiable. In addition to that, I felt a serious lack of professionalism and support from several educators. Some instructors were either inexperienced, unavailable for proper guidance, or simply unprepared to support us in learning state board-required theory and practical skills. There were also frequent issues with missing or limited supplies, and at times we weren't even provided the tools or products necessary to complete assignments. When I raised concerns -- both informally and formally -- nothing changed. My messages and efforts to seek clarity or support went unanswered. I ultimately chose to withdraw because I felt the environment was not helping me succeed or preparing me to become a licensed cosmetologist. This was not an easy decision. I invested time, money, and energy into this dream. I hope that by sharing my experience, others will ask more questions and tour multiple schools before enrolling. Not every school is the same -- and you deserve a place that genuinely cares about your success, hygiene, education, and safety. Wishing anyone reading this the best in their journey. Don't settle -- find a school that's as serious about your future as you are.