My daughter and I went and this academy is a gem. The students are learning from the best…read moreinstructors. They understand "customer speak" we can try to describe what we want, but we need their skills and creativity in making it happen. Lots of check-in with the instructors and.Students worked hard to make us comfortable. I love this environment. Great price, products and attitude. We both got beachy wave perms and LOVE it!!! Go in with patience, open heart and open mind.

I had such a fantastic experience getting my nails done with my mom. The students were all very…read moresweet and professional. They did an amazing job! Very reasonable for the service and incredibly satisfied. If you are thinking about going this is your sign to go!!

If you have only been to the old academy in Goleta, you will suspect you have died and gone to…read morebeauty salon heaven the minute you open the large glass door to the gorgeous, large building on Anacapa. I couldn't believe my eyes. This is state-of-the-art facility with high ceilings and industrial exposed tubing on the ceiling. It's modern and shiny with 20 or so stations for hair in the center of the room and a long row of nail stations along the right side. Stairs take you up to the classrooms and treatment room for facials. The old facility was built around the time of the PHF (the SB County loony bin). It was institutional, evoking Suzanne Vega's "Institution Green." The work was always excellent, though. Good product and well-trained students nearly ready to graduate. The prices are unbelievable. I had a "premium" facial with Lauren. It took 65 or so minutes and the sheets on the reclining bed were incredibly soft. The steam felt fantastic. There are no curtains separating the beds and everyone speaks in a whisper, so it's quite peaceful. I have clear skin but it's been about 18 months since my last facial. I have no pimples or skin problems but facials are important for evening out skin tone. For people who need extensive extractions, facials will result in clearer skin. Those who don't hydrate properly with product will also benefit. But I am pretty hydrated (Tatcha cleanser, exfoliator, moisturizer, Erasa Skincare anti-aging serum, and Faces by Liliana toner and eye cream) .So for me, it was ultra hydration plus a radical improvement in skin tone. I am going to go this week, if possible, for a blowout or updo. The hair services are staggeringly inexpensive. A French braid for $11 (long hair) and updo for $26. I wish Gov Hair Product (or French Laundry) had opened this sooner. I will be back regularly until I move back to New York. What a joy! 10 stars! (And Lauren is fantastic!)

Great value and environment. All students and checked by…read moreeducator..am happy to find an affordable option like this. Limit is time and no weekend s. .x x x x x All the same ..

This was seriously the best experience. Rachel and Su my instructors were amazing !!…read more Rachel and Su were so knowledgeable, helpful , supportive , so positive , reassuring and very hands on with my training which meant a lot . The class is all day which sounds a bit intimidating at first but it flys by ! I felt so comfortable with these ladies that it made this class so fun and made all my nerves just float away . They provide lunch for you which is so great cause if your like me you are constantly hungry so that's a nice add on ! I got to work on 3 models and by my last one I was feeling super confident and ready to start my new microblading career thanks to these wonderful ladies and this class ! You get sent home with a work book with alll the info you learned so you can always go back and review it . Also everything you need to work on future clients . Pigments , tools ... Thank you again Rachel and Su you guys made that class such a great experience !

After sending my 1st pic. I was receiving many messages about scheduling an appointment. Come to…read morefind, once I decided I was declined. I was very disappointed

Soraya gave me the best eyebrow waxing experience! She was professional, gentle, and did an amazing…read morejob shaping my brows. I'm so happy with the results and will definitely be coming back!

My experience at this school was very mixed. I want to start by recognizing the instructors because…read morethey truly made a positive impact on my education. Ms. Silva and Ms. Brooke were amazing teachers who clearly care about their students and love what they do. They created a supportive learning environment and taught us a lot during my time there. I would also like to acknowledge Mr. Alex, who always had great energy and was very helpful. Ms. Danni at the front desk was also always kind and welcoming to students. Unfortunately, my experience with the administration caused me a lot of stress throughout my time at the school. My interactions with the financial aid advisor, Danielle, were often negative and discouraging. There were times when I was struggling financially and trying to communicate honestly about my situation. Instead of feeling supported, I felt like there was little understanding or compassion. For example, when I first enrolled and mentioned that I needed to discuss the monthly payments with my mom because of how expensive it was, I was told by Danielle "this school might not be for you." That comment was very discouraging and set the tone for many of my experiences moving forward. At one point, I was not allowed to attend school for over a week and a couple of days due to a payment issue, even though I had already communicated with danielle the exact date that I would be making my payment. When I did pay, it was nearly about $1,500, but I had already lost valuable time and hours. This situation was very frustrating because students are charged $20 per hour for any time beyond their contracted completion date. Being prevented from attending school caused me to fall behind, and now I am expected to pay for overtime hours that resulted from a situation where I was not allowed to attend, even though I wanted to be there. There was also a time shortly after making that payment when the traffic light at Nordhoff and Tampa was out, causing heavy traffic in the area. This was something that had already been communicated to the school by multiple students. Because of this delay, I arrived late and was sent home, which was extremely frustrating after paying such a large amount to return to school. Additionally, I was once sent home by Ms. Melissa, the night instructor, for not having my book with me. What made the situation more frustrating was that she waited until the end of the lesson to send me home. During that same situation, she claimed that I was falling asleep in class, which was not true. I emailed Jill and asked if the cameras could be reviewed to verify this. I was told the situation would be looked into and that I would receive a response, but I never heard back. Overall, these experiences caused a lot of unnecessary stress and made me feel unsupported during my time at the school. I truly appreciate the instructors who work hard and care about their students, but unfortunately my experience with the administration overshadowed those positives. Because of this, I would not recommend this school.

Definitely recommend them as a school & as a client to style/bleach etc!…read moreMs, Klaudia is AMAZING! She's a great teacher & guides her students very very well. Ms, Klaudia & 3 of her students stayed until 11PM to finish my hair to make sure i leave satisfied. As a client, i learned so much about my hair & what Ms. Klaudia teaches, that i am considering going to school here. Back story: A stylist in Palmdale/Lancaster ruined my hair and i thought id give Monarch a chance to correct it. Immediately they were very welcoming, they analyzed my hair very thoroughly & gave me a few recommendations before they treated my hair to give me the blonde i wanted. Monarch Beauty absolutely killed it with the results!! I LOVE MY HAIR & the outcome of the service.

I will truly miss this place! It is a special find in Santa Clarita I truly wish their was a…read morebeauty school like this in every city. I stumbled upon it and it is the most REASONABLE way to get services that are so economically expensive. This is an affordable treat even for those on a budget. The young women who did my hair Bella and Bella are on their way to being amazing stylists. They have a great demeanor and treat customers really well. Nathaniel is a great instructor. He truly knows what he is doing and he has an amazing delivery in instructing the people he is teaching and mentoring. Great job Monarch.