I recently went down to the Villages to visit my Dad's new place, and I was hankering for a…read morepedicure in preparation of sunny Florida. After looking in the Yellow Pages he picked the Salon Professional Academy due to the full page ad and was able to get us same day appointment. They also offer a full range of hair and makeup services. Despite having an appointment we had a 15 minutes delay, which was fine, we were able to read magazines and look at the products on display. I was greeted by my technician led over to the bank of chairs. She mentioned a special they had on paraffin treatments (almost 2 for 1) so I took her up on the offer since I'd never had one, and it was awesome! She took her time to do things correctly and made sure I was comfortable. I will say I was disappointed in the amount of ex foliation that was done on my heels, that's half the point of the pedicure! They don't teach razoring. Polish job was great and they had OPI color choices. Since this is a teaching salon it can be hit or miss depending on your student. My friend said she won't be going back, due to a) getting stuck in the corner station with a towel draped over her b) the student didn't offer her anything about the parafin and she kinda wanted to do it c) no attention was paid to the nails beyond some light filing. Overall I think it's good if you have a lot of time to kill and want to save some money. Ergo a great place so the Villages women can maintain their looks on the cheap. After visiting the town squares we found that each has a nail place and next time I think I'll be visiting those instead to make for a nice round of lunch/shopping/nails.

This place was absolutely terrible. I'm currently on a…read morethree week vacation with my grandparents and my grandmother took my sister and I to get mani pedis. Everything was going well and the two young ladies talked us into getting highlights. It took them roughly three hours to put about 15 streaks of blonde highlights in my hair not including washing it out. By the time half of my hair was blowdryed one of the two girls that were blow drying my hair decided she "found a bug". The entire team of "educators" surrounded me, which is quite embarassing, and searched my head for lice and after telling me they found nothing they told my grandmother I have head lice and they would have to stopped their services early. We left and went down the street to pick up a lice treatment from CVS. As I am writing this review I have just finished the treatment and can tell you there were absolutely no bugs found in my hair AND the shower I had to take to do the treatment made my nail polish sticky implying that it's been out too long. For someone who has never had lice this was a terrifying and embarrassing experience and I will NEVER go back there again as I'm pretty sure they only said I have lice so that they could go home.

Took all of the students money and ran with it, and closed the doors do too not paying bills or…read moreinstructors also not giving students the books or supplies that they had to pay for so in the end result students were not able to get the state license to get a job in the industry

It was great. Samantha is very good. I have had her for about 4 times she does a fantastic job love…read moreher talent plus a great very relaxing shampoo. She'll be graduating very soon. I'm sure she'll have a great future. And I know Tenaj Salon will match me up with another great student my next visit. Everyone is very friendly.

The young lady was fantastic! The pedicure was okay. What I don't understand is why in the last…read moretwo visits the techs spray "fast drying" spray after the base coat, and between coats of polish. The pedicures do not come out good. The layers of polish become too thin. This method is never recommended. I even asked ChatGPT just to be sure.

Took my son here in Brooksville Monday at 5:30 pm.. yesterday…read more. Had to wait...they took another older gentleman back for the $5 haircut my son was already signed in...then some young man came out and said they couldn't do anymore haircuts as they were going on a field trip I will be calling to speak to supervisor today as we were there first and we're already signed in pretty rude..so we had to leave with no haircut.

My friend attended this school to get her Nail Technician license and now she works in a salon…read more Yay! I go to Bene's to get services. So far, I have had: manicures and pedicures, hair shampooing, haircuts, and undercuts by the barber college students. (An undercut is getting the back of your head shaved. I go nekid up to my ears.) The students are nervous and work slowly, but it helps them out to have real clients and the teacher is right there to assist, if needed. Today, Isaiah used 3 different razors to get my undercut exactly how I like it. And look how beautiful his barber tools are!

I happened upon Ryan's work through one of my friends who had a beautiful natural up-do done by…read moreher. I called to get an appointment and she was sick but she was so kind she came in the next day and I was the first client. I was impressed because she was nice, inviting, and friendly despite being sick. I absolutely love my hair!! I opted for a natural up-do as well and as I told her I liked volume and curls in my face, she knew exactly how to shape my style. The style is beautiful and I did not have to wait to be serviced. The prices are unmatched and I'm glad to have found someone I can trust with my natural hair!

From the owner: Our mission at Bly's School of Cosmetology is focused on education and training to adequately…read moreprepare our students for careers in Cosmetology, Barbering, Manicuring, and Skin care. Bly's primary purpose is to continuously enhance our programs to successfully prepare graduates for certification, licensing, and employment in their chosen professions. Overall, we thrive to instill in our students a keen interest and respect for professional ethics which enables them to be competitive and successful in all aspects of the beauty industry.

I have been going to this school for several years and I must say that Kayla is not only…read moreprofessional and accommodating in every way, she is mature and has the skills to make a client feel comfortable. Wherever she goes I wish her much success! Thanks Kayla,

Allison did a great job on my cut and color! She was very professional, dedicated and so sweet to…read moretalk to! She has a great career ahead of her!!

I completed my makeup certification with Kimberley; she is an incredible teacher and artist. She…read moretook her time explaining every technique and make me feel so confortable. I highly recommend taking any of her classes. We also used all her products from her Makeup line for the class and they amazing. She is a beautiful person inside and out.

From the owner: Certifying aspiring makeup artists to become professional MUA's in less than a week with an…read moreintensive 4 day or 6 day intensive makeup course taught exclusively by Beverly Hills Celebrity Makeup Artist Kimberley Bosso now with her 2nd location in Tampa. No more than 4 students accepted per course. Get makeup educated and certified by Kimberley, one of Hollywoods top celeb makeup artists! What the courses entail: airbrush makeup, wedding makeup, high fashion, period makeup, avant garde, smokey makeup, natural makeup, men's grooming, lash application (strip and individual) (bottom and top lashes), face shapes, eyes shapes, contour, highlighting, shading, undertones, business and marketing for makeup artists, makeup artist day rates, tattoo coverage, red carpet makeup, fashion week makeup. Makeup School Makeup Course Makeup Classes