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    American Empire College

    5.0 (6 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    7 years ago

    This is probably the best beauty college in town. I really enjoy the atmosphere of this school. Staffs are very friendly and professional.

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    5 years ago

    Very good place to get training for Beauty Career. All the things have learn from this school were so precious. Highly recommended

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    Are you offering services to the public now?

    Yes, please give us a call to schedule an appointment before coming in, thank you!

    Does anyone know if they reply to emails? Or is it better to contact them in person? I was interested in attending their school. lol

    We called you to schedule an appointment when we received your message but no one picked up and there was no voicemail option available. Please give us a call during business hours, thank you.

    Do you offer inexpensive haircuts to the public?

    We are currently suspending the service to minimize the risks involved due to the pandemic, and look forward to resuming it once the state fully reopens.

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    1st Academy of Beauty

    1st Academy of Beauty

    4.9
    (32 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I had a really good experience at this nail school! The schedule is super flexible, which was a…read morehuge plus for me. Tracy is a great mentor and always supportive. I also learned a lot just from being around the other students. Everyone is so talented, and some of them are already seriously at an expert level!

    Hidden "beauty" gems are getting harder to find in the San Gabriel Valley, but this place is…read moredefinitely worth checking out. My sister-in-law recently introduced my daughter and me to this beauty school, and we were both pleasantly surprised. It's a simple, clean space where student technicians provide haircuts, facials, manicures, pedicures, and other beauty services under the guidance of their instructors. The best part is that you receive great service at very reasonable prices while helping students gain hands-on experience. My sister-in-law has been coming here for her manicures and pedicures for quite some time and has always been happy with the results. During our visit, I chose a simple beige jelly manicure. The appointment was quick, and three weeks later my nails are still going strong with no signs of peeling or lifting, even though I'm typing on a keyboard all day. My daughter picked an adorable design featuring stars and the soot sprites from the movie Spirited Away, and she absolutely loved how they turned out. She was even wearing gloves in the middle of July just to protect her nails! Everyone we met was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. There is also plenty of onsite and street parking, which makes visiting even more convenient. This is a fantastic way to enjoy quality mani/pedi at a great price while supporting future professionals.

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    Amazing school and atmosphere!  I wish my esthetician course last longer so I can come and enjoy my time!  Highly recommended
    Amazing school and atmosphere! I wish my esthetician course last longer so I can come and enjoy my time! Highly recommended
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    Los Angeles College of Aesthetics

    Los Angeles College of Aesthetics

    4.5
    (11 reviews)
    12.8 mi
    20 years in business
    Speaks Spanish

    I love my time at the school! Miss Lopez Esthetician teacher is the absolute most caring, loving…read moreand smartest person when it comes to skin care! She's full of so much wisdom and has enormous amount of knowledge in her craft! I learned so much from her and she continues to motivate and mentor me even after school. I'm really thankful I came here..

    I had one of the most unprofessional experiences of my life at this school -- specifically due to…read moreNancy Lopez. I scheduled an appointment to get my hair braided. I arranged childcare and missed work for this appointment. When I arrived, the front desk staff (not the person who booked me) realized there had been no communication about needing to wash and blow-dry my hair before braiding. I explained that Nancy had never informed me of this, and thankfully the front desk kindly honored the original quoted price. After my hair was washed and blow-dried by Christina, we were about to start braiding when Nancy stormed in and abruptly demanded that the service stop until I paid extra for the wash and blow dry. She was loud, rude, and dismissive -- even putting her hand in my face when I tried to explain the miscommunication. She told me not to speak because she was "talking to her student, not me." She then touched my hair and began making discriminatory comments about its length and thickness, saying that it would "cost more" but refusing to give me an exact price. Instead of resolving the issue, she escalated it, argued, and ultimately instructed the student to stop the service entirely. When I asked for her supervisor, she claimed she was the boss and the supervisor, blocking any accountability -- until I insisted and was finally able to speak to the actual administrator, who was kind and understanding. This unnecessary conflict wasted 25 minutes of my appointment, leaving the students pressed for time and forcing my service to be cut down to 2 braids instead of the 4 I had booked. I want to be clear: the students and instructors were professional, kind, and compassionate throughout this. The only problem was Nancy Lopez. Her behavior was unprofessional, hostile, and completely unacceptable in an educational or customer-facing environment. I will be reporting her to the board for her conduct. If you book services here, please know the students are talented and respectful, but the administration -- at least under Nancy Lopez -- is another story.

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    Cerritos College Cosmetology Department

    Cerritos College Cosmetology Department

    4.0
    (28 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    I'm going to say this to EVERYONE reading the reviews and I really hope everyone catches this…read moreparticular review. The individuals in this cosmetology program are learning students. They entered this program to get them ready for their field of practice. That being said, they make do with what they've been taught, what they have, and still do a great job. They're in the school's lab all day a few days out of the week, super early in the morning and out pretty late in the day. Furthermore, the cost of what you so called clients are paying for these services are a very very small fraction of what you'd be paying for a professional service. You either have to know that when you agree to come in, or you're completely tone deaf. For any of you entitled assholes being rude to these students, talking down to them, or coming in with this expectation that they should bow down to you - fvck all the way off and take your nasty, smelly, funky ass somewhere else. You should be ASHAMED of yourselves coming into a place like this with your crap ego. No amount of work will fix the ugly person you are inside. These students and teachers work their asses off and deserve respect.

    Staff is friendly. Easy to get in and out of. Place is clean and professional. Used Dermologica…read moreproducts. Prices are half what I would pay at a spa. My girl Kylie did an amazing job!

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    Our students with guest speaker, Dellamarra Underwood!
    Our students with guest speaker, Dellamarra Underwood!
    Cosmetology Student, Lupe Duenas gives Anna Timbreza, a manicure at an event at Coast Plaza Hospital.
    Cosmetology Student, Lupe Duenas gives Anna Timbreza, a manicure at an event at Coast Plaza Hospital.
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    International Academy of Cosmetology

    International Academy of Cosmetology

    3.9
    (16 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    My hubby and I Went in for a manicure and pedicure on Saturday afternoon. We checked in, waited…read moreabout 5 minutes before the ladies were ready for us. I did not get anyone's names that worked on us but all of them were very friendly and did were very professional. The ladies are learning so be patient with them. All in all they did a magnificent job on us. Will be going back soon. Thank you ladies!

    We have a 2 new instructors name Jose and Mrs. Villa! They both are such an amazing teacher !!! I…read morehave learned so much from them because they are really professional, patience, attentive, detailed, and helpful to all the students here. Ever since they came here there has been big difference in educational and student's working skills . All the students have improved so much in a significant ways and I notice more customers are all happy and satisfied with their hair because they leave here with a big smile and giving compliments. I am also so happy that I enrolled at this school !!!!! This is a great place to learn about the beauty industry because you are in good hands with great instructors here. Angie the owner is a wonderful sweet person with a beautiful soul and a big heart. She has always been there for me whenever I needed help or whenever I have any questions. Angie made me felt welcome with a big hug! . Everyone here is so friendly and helpful! They are great at what they do, so I would really recommend this school to everyone who needs to either enroll or get their hair, nails, and skin done!!!

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