So let me start off by saying that I WILL be returning to this place. My three star review is based…read moreoff of some things that happened that really have nothing to do with how my hair ultimately turned out. The hair first: so I got a cut and color. I am very nervous and picky when it comes to my hair color especially. I've had some bad experiences and don't like to have further bad experiences! Admittedly, I wanted my dark blonde hair lifted to a pale neutral blonde (very light, but not white - still blonde). This sounds easy because my natural color is already fairly light, but blonde is complicated. I also wanted a short pixie cut, which ALSO isn't the easiest thing to do. Taylor did my hair along with the help of an instructor, and I think she made a really good effort. It took an extremely long time, and that's something you need to be aware of before going to this place. These are students who are learning through doing, so it takes them longer. That was fine with me, but I was a bit bothered by the multiple lectures I got that basically amounted to a bunch of excuses as to why they couldn't get the look I was describing. This even happened when I mentioned and showed pictures of this look having been done successfully on previous occasions at my old salon. I've had short pale blonde hair (when I didn't let it grow out to my natural) for about 16 years now. This exact color has been successfully done on my head hundreds of times. Now...even if it's true that hair color can turn out differently or not take properly from one time to the next....first of all, that isn't my experience, and secondly, I don't think they should be blaming the color not working out on the customer's hair. They're the stylists and control the color application. I'm ultimately pretty happy with my hairstyle. I may update if need be after I wash my hair and style on my own, but as of immediately after the appointment, even though I'm exhausted I gotta say it looks pretty epic. So I'm pleased with that. Some additional things I want to mention though that contributed to my three star review: 1. Again, it took an extremely long time. Two visits. Probably around 8 hours in total. This actually isn't why I'm only rating three stars, because I expected the longer time, but I have to say both times left me utterly exhausted, I think because I had to go without eating for a very long time. This may not be an issue for everyone, but I have some medical conditions and this was very taxing for me. 2. Speaking of medical things, I also got injured while there. The student next to Taylor dropped her iPad pretty forcefully on my shoulder because she got excited over her mom calling. It WAS an accident, but it hurt so bad I struggled against crying for nearly half an hour. The pain is still really bad and between that and the exhaustion I am feeling from the length of time this took, I've been fighting nausea and more tears tonight. I also have a pretty nasty bruise forming. My pain tolerance is NOT low - I have Ehlers-Danlos and have dislocated my shoulder with less pain than this, but I think because the iPad landed right onto the bulk of the muscle at the top of my shoulder this bruised really deeply. I tried to take it in stride because I don't think she realized how badly she hurt me, but then this same person tossed out my coffee (which was on Taylor's station, not hers!). I'm pretty sure that was when I showed some real irritation, because I was in pain AND had no coffee. When I said something about it she gave me $5 for the coffee, but the entire thing left me feeling really off balance. Plus, I'm just hoping my shoulder is ok. Overall, I would recommend this place. There are things to work on there, but the people are very friendly and the atmosphere is upbeat. I will be going back, and probably next time just take more snacks with me. And hopefully not get hurt again!

This was my first experience with the Paul Mitchell school. Not my first time going to a beauty…read moreschool for services as I frequently went to Aveda school in Cool Springs when I lived closer. I decided to go for a leg wax today. With this service, you are unfortunately not able to book with a more experienced student like the other services. My student, Tiffany, was very nice but you could tell she was extremely uncomfortable, and not confident in waxing. I should've paid attention to that first red flag. It went downhill quickly from there. She struggled with the wax temp,but anyone could've had that issue. First problem was the wax was not hot enough, so she struggled to spread it on my leg. Then she would place wax on several areas without placing a strip, so the wax hardened. She was getting frazzled and letting me know. On my back thigh she put a large amount of wax and then the strip. Again it sat too long, so when she went to remove it, it was STUCK!! She was in a panic to get it off and kept apologizing to me. I tried to help by showing her what most places do to remove it. It did not work. After a good almost 8-10 minutes she ran out saying she needed her teacher. The instructor came in and tried to calm her down. They then worked together to try and get the strip off. She kept telling Tiffany it was fine and the customer "doesn't care because they know we are a school". Well this customer was worried about what was going on. They finally got the strip off, then the teacher told me I will have a bad bruise but they won't wax that area anymore and opted for tweezers. They asked me if this ever happened before and I quickly said NO.! I've been getting waxed for 30yrs and never had this happen. My waxing of just my thighs took almost 2 HOURS! Normally I'm in/out of wax appointments in 30min. What gets me is that I know at Aveda the instructors check consistently on the students through each process. This DID NOT happen for my appointment. This never should've happened. Tiffany, again very sweet, was not confident at all. It was obvious from the beginning. Her instructor, Kelly, never should have allowed her to do this unsupervised. I figured because I left with wax still stuck on my thighs, and a large bruise in the shape of a wax strip, that they would not charge me. NOPE! Not only was I charged, but when checking out they asked how it was and I told them, there was no apology from the manager. I will not ever go and get a haircut there, and now I'm leery about a mani/pedi. Sadly this was a 1 and done place for me. It's not worth the savings.

This school is really nice! The facility is clean and the students are all so friendly! Jerrica did…read moremy shampoo and style. She used a really good heat protection spray before blowdrying and I love that :)

I went to get a haircut last Friday I decided to go to the school by my house. The girl I had was…read morevery nice and outgoing she made welcoming. I had long layers put in at first she said nervous so I wanted to give you a shoutout I love my haircut thank you!!! I will definitely will be coming back

Just moved into Manchester from NYC. I have horrible hive allergic reactions to certain products &…read moreneeded a salon that would allow me to bring my own color brand. Two salons turned me down. LOVE told me, "No problem, bring your color". Appt was today. Big, CLEAN salon. I would never had known it was a beauty school! Gabbie did my color & she was awesome. Very happy with service & rebooked for April. Thanks ladies!

From the owner: Love Beauty School,Inc. was founded by Cristie Fults in December of 2006 in Manchester Tennessee…read more Cristie and her staff are determined to provide the best education possible for today's growing industry of beauty and wellness professionals. Her goal for her school has remained the same. She wants a school that was well known for its grace and beauty. She wants her clients to "love" their look, hence Love Beauty School. She also wants her students to love what they do and carry a dream in their eyes and a love in their heart for the art of hair and nails. Cristie wants to see her students grow and blossom day to day. She believes that once she has accomplished this, her goal of owning a successful school will have been met.

I had an appointment for color. cut and pedicure. The color was done first, then the cut and then…read morethe pedicure was last. The student only consulted the instructor to determine what hair color to use. We talked to determine what I wanted and they they went to mix up the color. During the coloring process, the instructor did a "walk by" to ask if everything was ok. Other than that, no interaction for the rest of my appointment. No consult with the instructor before, during or after the cut. The student asked what kind of cut I wanted and I said just a trim 1/2". The student cut only the ends on the bottom of my hair. She started putting heat protectant on and I asked, "are you going to trim my layers?" She started picking up my hair looking for layers. She acted like there weren't any but I have layers!! She cut a little more, didn't touch my bangs. I was frustrated and finally just said it was fine. Common sense says that the pedicure should have been done first to give ample time to dry but it was done last. Pedicure was ruined when my flip flops were put on. She "fixed" it but simply put on more polish over the lumps. My toes look like 12 year old did them. My student indicated that she would be done in 2 weeks and couldn't find a job. She also said she wanted to be dog groomer but her friends talked her into doing cosmetology. She did not seem to have a passion, skill or confidence for the work she was doing. Seemed to me she has not figured out what to do with her life so she was giving this a go. The instructor was not encouraging nor helpful to this young woman as I would expect an instructor to be. I travel alot and going to an unknown salon in an unknown town is usually a crap shoot. I will seek out a cosmetology school to get a cut and a color and have had excellent results usually because there is unwavering instructor interaction. This was not the case at Image Makers. I noticed the other students were also left to do whatever they were doing without instruction, guidance, or encouragement When making an appointment, I normally will ask for a senior student, however next time I will ask for someone who truly wants to be a hairstylist and has a passion for it. I was excited to try Image Makers, as their website indicates their high expectations for students and that I found that refreshing. Instead I left frustrated and disappointed.

I attended Image Maker and had a wonderful experience. Each educator is beyond wise and…read morecompassionate when it comes to your education and willing to help teach you the way YOU learn best! That was a tremendous help, the dedication of the staff was life altering during a difficult season in my life and I was able to become fully licensed without fear and with loads of support from each staff member. The financial aid advisor made the intake process feel like a breeze and without anxiety! Which is a big one for college students ! I'm now jump starting my career and I couldn't have done it without this place and every individual involved . A very intimate learning environment and a joyous educational opportunity. Highly recommend!

The institute always exceeds and goes above my expectations. I love the fact you can get your hair…read moredone, your nails and a massage all in one place.

Love the atmosphere. You can get anything done here for a fraction of what you pay anywhere else!…read moreThe students are all so eager to get everything right. They don't hesitate to ask questions from the instructors and the instructors are always watching to make sure things are going just right. It is hard to get attached to a student then they graduate, which you can stick with them. They do create a personal profile on you so that no matter who is helping you they have an idea of your needs. They offer a wide array of services, from hair, nails, esthetic...etc. wonderful place!

I love this place! My daughter and I have the means to go to upscale establishments, but we choose…read moreAveda. Why? Because we get impeccable, attentive service for hours at a time--at a fraction of the cost of other places. They offer various services, but we've especially taken advantage of the hair and facial treatments. People may be hesitant to let students work on their hair, but hair grows back. And honestly, I've found that so-called 'mistakes' often end up with even better results. No one has ever actually messed up our hair. My daughter is braver than I am--one year, she got her hair colored on the day of prom. The color wasn't exactly what she'd visualized, but she rolled with it. We both understand that these are students learning by experience, and we can't expect them to be pros. They try their best, and instructors guide them along. The instructors are experienced professionals who have graduated, worked in the field for a while, and now teach the right techniques. For example, one student was nervous about cutting my hair into many layers. So the instructor took over and chopped away--exactly what I wanted. When you go for hair services, plan on spending half the day there. You need patience so they can do their best work. If you come in with high expectations and rush them, things may not end well. It's a very laid-back environment. Honestly, I could have sat in the chair while my stylist washed my hair all day long. They could have stopped right there and taken my money just for the head massage. I encourage you to try them out. It's obvious people are mostly happy with the results--they stay booked. The facials are scheduled in time frames, and I recommend the 90-minute one. You'll keep going back!

Incredibly affordable, which is the biggest draw. I've often been treated very kindly, though it's…read moreimportant to remember this is a school and the primary goal is education; therefore, patience and flexibility are key. During my visit recent hair appt., my student wasn't able to finish in time and another student stepped in, which felt confusing for them and suggested some unclear expectations from the educators. You're not asked to tip, but donations toward the students' education are welcomed. At $22 for a trim and wash, it's hard to beat, especially if you have long or thick hair. Be prepared to spend several hours, though. They offer small samples of tea and water, which is a nice touch. The environment is very crowded and could benefit from more space; my student was repeatedly bumped into, which isn't ideal when scissors are involved. I also felt some uncertainty around tool sanitation and overall tool quality, though it was hard to tell whether that fell on the students or the school. Overall, it's a great option if affordability is your priority and you're comfortable with a learning environment. I'd rate it a solid 3-4 stars.

Loved my silk press and pedi Cierra S. Pays attention to…read moredetail and does her best job!

I went last week and received a back facial (not sure correct term) by Tamika, and she did a…read morewonderful job. That was my first, but I do plan to go back. Also received a pedicure from another student but I do not remember her name. She did a good job as well very sweet and polite.

Gracie Jenkins cut my 20 year old grandson's hair while he was visiting over spring break and did a…read moregreat job! She took her time and had her instructor's input which I thought was good. He loved his cut and he is VERY picky.

Empire Beauty School is an Awesome place to obtain your Educator Instructor license. I finished the…read more300 hour program within 6 months for part-time attendance. Mrs. Dee was my Instructor, and she is adamant about making sure that you learn the Tennessee state laws, health safety, and sanitation. Mr. Lewis and Mrs Grace are in leadership and Admissions to make sure that each student is welcomed and a part of an institution that prepares you for success. I would encourage anyone who wants to become a Cosmetologist, Esthetician, or Educator to consider Empire.