Always have a great experience going here! I feel like I get what I want for style and students get the hands on experience. Today I had Julia and she was great! read more

I had a wash cut and dry I was very happy , my daughter had a complicated hair problem and they did fantastic on her she goes there all the time it was my first and I will go back read more

Academy Di Capelli - My new cut - Cosmetology Schools Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Maddie was fantastic!! Thanks for my facial my skin feels radiant! Can't wait until my next appointment!

the estheticians here are amazing!! best facial i've ever had. great prices too!! cheap haircuts as well

Literally glowing after my facial with Stephanie Ottochian ! Her hands are magic! Extremely professional and knowledgeable! Wouldn't even think she's a student! Go check her out for your skin care needs! read more

Academy Di Capelli - Glowing after my facial with Stephanie O! - Cosmetology Schools Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

I love this salon: The students are trained with current techniques. The teachers are always on point and eager to please. My hair ALWAYS looks fantastic. They recently switched to Goldwell products which is awesome. The hair color is perfection! Highly recommend. You can't beat the prices for what you get. Color, cut, style for a fraction of the cost and they make sure you leave happy. read more

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If I could give a zero or below.... I would. I went to have a wash/ blow out in East Hartford....the girl SOAKED the back of my shirt...my hair ended up frizzy..she used NO product in my hair like the Wallingford campus did. I would NEVER reccomend this place. Students were rude and unprofessional. read more

I LOVE Academy Di Capelli. I am so picky with where I get my hair done and I never had any complaints here. Everyone is very nice and helpful, and I always left satisfied. I've met a lot of cool people here too, and they're all very careful with what is being done to my hair. Definitely recommended to friends and family! read more

had such a good experience as a esthetic student Andrea and stephanie who teach esthetics are absolutely amazing

I had a great experience at Academy Di Capelli. Leah, was professional and knowledgeable. The prices are fantastic! The instructors are visible and check the students progress often. The stylists are still learning, it is a school, so plan extra time. read more

A month ago I went to get my hair dyed and it had to be done twice because the stylist did what "she wanted" instead of what I asked for.. A few days ago I went again and my head started itching Which hasnt happened since I began going there over a year ago. They gave me LICE. I put a rating on Google and it disappeared. Im sure this will also. read more

I LOVE Academy Di Capelli as I have been going there for over 8 years and have never had one bad experience with a hair cut or color! The staff, teachers (Ms. J. and Ms. Lori) and students are always friendly and professional. I currently get my hair done by Mariah and she is just wonderful! I wanted to get "mermaid hair" this past October and while this technique had never been done at the school before, Mariah was on board and totally prepared to create the look I wanted to achieve and she did a fantastic job!!! I LOVE my hair and get compliments on it all the time! Because this is a teaching school, it does take a little more time to get my hair done, but that doesn't bother me one bit. The students always have to consult with the teachers on each step they are doing with your hair. This helps the student learn and gives you the assurance that your hair will come out great! Not to mention the money you will save by coming here rather than some pricy salon. read more

I was looking into cosmetology schools over the summer and fall. I found a website that tells you where ones are close by and they apparently send your information over to the schools to contact you. I was contacted multiple times a day, every day, via phone and never answered. I also was bombarded with email correspondence that I replied that I understood they had gotten my contact information and I was not interested in their school especially with all the spammy calls and emails. It took a month for them to get the hint. read more

Please see my review of Cost Cutters. I got a BAD cut at Cost Cutters. I went back twice in attempt to get it fixed, etc (just read my review ) After having a tire fixed at Town Fair, I passed Academy DiCapelli. The instructor, Trisha, helped student, Sabrina figure out what to do to best make my botched Bob look less awful. Ultimately, Trish, the instructor, did my cut and explained every snip to the student and to me. Sabrina, the student, did my wash and blow dry. She also kept my anxiety at a manageable level. My hair is now cut into a technically- correct style; it will look fine in a month or so. The school environment is a nice space with lots of beautiful young people and lots of noise and activity; I found this atmosphere pleasant, but not all would agree. Trish and Sabrina did the best they could attempting to fix someone else's disaster. I think they did a fine job. My style is too short for my liking, but that's not their fault; that's Cost Cutter's unprofessional and dishonest business practices. My hair is, however, even, balanced, and technically correct. It looks a whole lot better than it did when I walked in. The school takes payment via all major credit and debit cards, but the tip cannot be added in to the total. I didn't have cash, so I couldnt leave a tip. My plan is to drop by on Tues (closed Mondays) and do so. All-in- all, I got a good cut and a positive experience. Right now, I've avowed to NEVER have my hair cut again, but I've made that vow before. That said, I'll probably return to DiCapelli. read more

I went here this past Summer for the first time. On a whim, I decided I that I wanted bangs, which I've never had because hairdressers always tell me I could never pull them off. The girl who cut my hair did a fantastic job. It took a week or so to train my hair, but I am in love with bangs and the cut I received. The only reason I'm not giving this a full 5 star review is because it took 2-3 hours to do. I understand their training, but that was still quite long for just a cut. But, time it took aside, great place to go for a very inexpensive well done haircut. I will be going back & I do recommend them. read more

SALON - I've been going here for many years. The instructors recognize me. I've only had one bad hair cut. I JUST GOT THE WORST HAIRCUT EVER!!. IT'S BEYOND HORRIBLE. I was sobbing. I asked for it to be cut shoulder length, so it touched the neckline of the shirt I was wearing. I also have thick wavy hair with lots of volume. The student cut it chin length. It also sticks out and looks like Bozo (those of you from the Chicago area may remember) (I wear glasses and had to take them off and since I can't see anyway, had my eyes closed most of the time). She didn't consult the instructor until she was 1/2 way thru. But when the instructor came over and I heard her say "shorter in the back and longer in the front", I said I HATE that style, so she gave different instruction and walked away. She didn't come back until I asked for her. And the instructor let me walk out looking horrible. An instructor who knew me came over and said wow what inspired this change, it's a new look for you. I said "nothing, I didn't ask for this, it's too short and I hate short hair". My daughters reaction "what the hell did you do!!!" I went home and played with it to see it I could do something. NO. I called them and the 2 instructors who recognized me agreed that it was not what I asked for, and was a bad cut for my hair type, and would try to fix it. They tried thinning it out a little, and gave me some smoothing product to use. But now I need to blow dry daily, I wash every 3 days and only blow dry to get the wet out. I usually just wash and go. The way they tried to fix the situation and the very sincere apologies that I received, are worth giving them a try. Just make sure the student is checking in regularly with an instructor and they consult with the instructor before touching your hair. read more

Hi, I'm Erica, and I studied Cosmetology at Academy Di Capelli, in Wallingford. I had an amazing experience here, and they had so much to offer. From the interactive classroom setting, to the special events and hair shows, I enjoyed my time at Academy Di Capelli. They are very active in the community, and it shows in the atmosphere of their classrooms. One of my favorite parts was the teachers, each teacher brought something different to the table. Growing up, I knew I wanted to do something with my hands. Academy Di Capelli enabled me to find my passion, and has helped me reach where I am today. After graduation, I became a stylist right away, without spending time as an assistant. I would definitely recommend their programs to those looking for an interactive learning atmosphere, which is more than just a school, it's a community. read more

Had my hair colored today. It was nice. I was happy with it. The students are great and there was always an instructor nearby.

Got a really nice haircut here. I will definitely go back! It took a while, but I was prepared for that because I had been to their website and I think there's even a sign on the door explaining that it's a school and asking for patience. The students and teachers were nice to talk to. The instructors check every step of the haircut. Very happy! read more

Ok so now I changed my color and had Sherri M do highlights around my face and once again a great job. My wants are not easy but she seems to do just fine with it.. She makes sure she understands what you want and for me that is a plus. Hard to believe she is still learning. She is so great and she does everything to please you. All I know is when she gets out of school she has a customer for life The school also is great instructors are there every step of the way Prices can't be beat and it appears that everyone who goes there loves it as there are a lot of repeat customers Thank you Sherri M for a great hair experience over and over again. read more

I have always been afraid to try a school to get my hair done. I was very pleasantly surprised to have a great first experience anything done is checked out by the teachers. I had a haircut with Mariah she did a great job doing her best to please me and I was happy with her professionalism and concern to make sure I was happy. It's a fun place a lot is always going on and it's nice to see people starting their careers with a staff that is very supportive a win win situation for all.. read more

Took a chance and came here to get a haircut. I was seen within ten minutes of arriving & the student who cut my hair was nice and careful as she cut my hair. Throughout the process the instructor was there assisting and advising the student as she worked on my hair. I showed the student a picture of the haircut I wanted and the student and instructor made my hair look just like the pic. Overall I was happy with the cut and the price I paid. If you're willing to take a risk and let some one work on your hair, I say go ahead and try this place. read more

This school is a great place to go and get your hair done at a fraction of the cost of a real salon. Teachers are always on hand to help students should they need it. Truly a great find. Staff is knowledgeable and students are eager to learn as well as please. read more

You get what you pay for. Talent definitely varies student to student.

Never going back to Academy DiCapelli ever again!!! I would not recommend this school to anyone! The worst school I have ever been to! Sure it looks nice on the inside but I was appalled by the behavior from the students as well as the teachers!! The students were so trashy as I overheard them talking extremely inappropriately while I was getting my hair done with my 7 year old daughter as she overheard these horrible conversations! The teachers were paying no attention and at one point I was waiting with color on my head for 1 whole hour which then turned my roots a totally different color!! As I proceeded to tell them I was very unhappy with my experience there and the outcome of my hair they still made me pay an overly priced amount for a school!! read more

I had a good experience at Academy Di Capelli. I did the Esthetics program. The staff was very helpful and you performed a lot of hands on treatments, which I liked very much. There are a few things I want inquiring students to be careful about: the first one is if you take out a loan, you will not get your certification until the loan is paid in full. Apparently, the owner had some bad experiences with students not paying after they finished the course and received their certification. Also, there really is no job placement services. If the teacher hears of a job, she'll tell you, but they are few and far between. The job searching is really up to you at the end of the course. Another experience I've had is because it's only a 240 hour course, some salons feel it's not enough experience. Some schools do have 500 hour programs, but cost more. I did hear thru the rumor mill that they are trying to expand the course to provide more hours to the students. The last thing is there is no financial aid for the skin program. There is a monthly payment plan you can do for up to 3 years at a maximum of 4% depending on your credit. The percentage rate isn't bad, but you will have to pay for the loan out of pocket. I always look up reviews before I attend anything and I wish someone had reviewed the school a little bit more before I attended. It was a good experience. I don't want to say I regret it, but I wanted to put forth a little more information for anyone who was interested so they have all the facts. Good luck! read more