absolutely i would recommend them first of all the environment is so great they do not touch a head…read moreuntil a scripture in bible is read and prayer never experienced that in any work environment such a blessing. students are being taught well great instructors who vheck their work and show has they teach how it should be done. i received many compliments on hair. prices are so wonderful save a lot of money. they do it all facials eyebrows i hope you give these students a chance to show you wha they have learned.

I came in asking for a particular eyebrow technician, because she had done my eyebrows before and i…read morewas pretty satisfied with my results. I wanted the same eyebrow tint, and she does them and it did not take one because she said they got new products and was told to use them, so she said she was going to try a 2nd time she did, and I was not satisfied nor happy. So I will not be going back.

Enrolling in manicurist class , days go by quick my teacher Miss Anisa has had patience with…read moreteaching me & making sure I'm understanding the course. Girls are nice & hours are manageable. Part time full time & even night classes!

Ms. Brittney is A+ guide to ready you for your career in the industry. Esthi!! She focuses on what…read moreyou want to pursue and prepares you for what to expect. She makes it fun and loving while also leading with strength. Naz is the best and will always make sure youre ok. And Ms. Rebecca is fantastic. Dive in. It's such an empowering place.

I came in for a keratin treatment and ended up meeting the director, Mr. J -- he's amazing! He…read morereally makes sure his students do a great job and runs this place so well. He's knowledgeable, professional, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I can't wait to come back for a balayage treatment!

I was reminiscing today about my prior time in LA and remembered needing to review this place…read morebecause it's actually GREAT. This little beauty academy located in little Tokyo is where I used to go to get my Japanese straightening treatments done! I had waist length 3c curly hair so the first time they did the Japanese straightening it took 4 hours and two hair stylists - one of whom was Yasuko. I'm sure she's long gone having graduated but she was fabulous and so sweet! She and her co-stylist took really good care of me that day. And because it's a styling school the prices are lower: my Japanese treatment had only cost $100. I attached a pic of the result -- QUITE successful! I went back 2-3 more times after to get my roots done as they grew out curly of course, but after about 2 years of rocking pin straight hair I decided to stop treatments. I now have super short curly hair because the Japanese straightening treatments are permanent of course - the only way to get back to curly is to cut it off once the treatment has been done~ but that is what I wanted at the time! The one thing I do want to comment on is accessibility of this place: it's about as far east in LA as you can get. I lived near UCLA on the west side and didn't have a car, so I used to take the bus to get here and the ride was almost an hour, and lands you in a not-so-nice spot in East LA which is a short walk from the beauty school. Just be mindful of that if you're in a similar situation... I used to always plan the hair treatments early on Saturdays so it was light out both coming and going from the salon. While the outside area isn't very nice though, inside the salon is quite modern! It did strike me as a school though, there were lots of hair tools/products all over. But nevertheless, everything was clean. Overall absolutely recommend getting your hair done here, the staff/students do a really good job and you can get treatments cheaper than at an established salon!

Showed up to the Academy of Beauty around 1:15. I was not aware that I had to physically check in,…read morewrite my name on a list, and leave my phone number. So I stood there waiting about 15 minutes behind two other people, thinking that was the system. Finally I asked how to get a haircut and was told I needed to put my name and number down. At that point it was already 1:30. At 2:40 the manager and owner, Tim Nguyen, came downstairs and told me, "Yeah I think we'll be able to see you. Just wait." He also said that people typically have to sign in by 9 AM, but that it would be okay for me and someone would see me. Fast forward to 2:50, I checked again and asked if I was still going to be able to get a haircut. I was then told no. Apparently the students they thought were available had decided to leave. So I basically wasted an hour and a half for nothing. When I asked if they take appointments, I was told they do not. But when I walked outside and looked at their A frame advertisement, it clearly said "Walk ins welcome and appointments encouraged." That makes zero sense. If I could rate this place negative stars, I would.

Absolutely love this place! I went with my whole family for facials, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. The students are incredibly careful and handle everything with so much love and attention--you can really feel how much they care. The front desk lady was so sweet and gave us great guidance in choosing the right services for each of us. It made the whole process smooth and welcoming. We left feeling totally rejuvenated and pampered. The teachers are SO, SO, SO kind and supportive, both to us and the students. You can tell they create such a positive environment. Overall, such a relaxing and heartwarming experience, highly recommend!

I have been debating about making this review all week. I really had mixed feelings. I want to give…read morean honest review so people can be happy with there service 100%. I found them through offer up and saw they offered classic lash extension course for $500, the two women teaching the class were very nice and I can not say other wise. However, I find them unfit and not prepared to teach an eyelash course. The "salon" is in a terrible area, very hot and not so sanitary. Also, they do not have the materials needed to hold a functioning class. The class was set to begin at 9 A.M didn't begin until an hour after. The lash tech owner of damedelash and tas makeup academy were the one running the class. Yet, felt as if she was reading through the packet not going much in detail. Occasionally, asked if anyone had any questions. Practically, stuff you could find on YouTube. The demonstration was a quick 5 mins demonstration on how to apply an individual eyelashes. We took longer on how to clean the eyelash when removing them than actually applying the lash. Had no clear view or led light to actually see her applying the lash. My kit was incomplete...Both ladies started the new students on actual people that we brought in ourselves. However, if you are a beginner like I am. You can not start on an actual persons lashes with out trying it out on a mannequin first to get the technique down. Ladies, we are working with a glue similar to crazy glue and sharp tweezers near an eye area anything that goes wrong can be very hazardous and affect the persons vision. Both ladies are very nice and respectful however, being nice is not going to get someone to learn the technique. Not worth $500 or your time. Yes, you can ask questions but, when the ones teaching the class are running a conversation by the desk area is rude and in my perspective just in it for a quick buck... I thought they would be walking around assisting the whole time. Seeing if the student makes errors to correct and demonstrate why we shouldn't do that. But, that's did not happen. Maybe in the future when they are more developed they could run a class but at the moment they are not. Feel horrible giving my honest opinion but many girls need to know before going to attend this course. Rather pay $700 elsewhere before taking the course with them. Don't waste your money girls do research ahead of time. Especially, if you are a beginner like myself. I thought I would fall in love with lashing however, this course made me hate it. Giving them 1 stars cause the girls were nice and respectful.

I just completed the classic and volume lash course with Veronica, and if it were possible to give…read moreher 10 stars I would. Veronica was not only extremely professional, she was helpful, articulate and VERY detailed in her instruction. She was also very observant and patient during the hands on training with both the mannequin and model. She explained each step in a detailed manor and made me and everyone in the class feel comfortable. Thank you Veronica for all your help and advice! I'm practicing and I look forward to going back for a master class. I really recommend this place.

amazing overall experience, professional , cordial, all staff members where knowledgeable, willing…read moreto help and answer questions i Found the school schedule very convenient for my busy life . I love the experience and I love Mrs. Sonia

My daughter attended this college and graduated in Jan of this year and had a wonderful experience…read more From the teacher, staff and principal they really made her feel comfortable. 10/10 would recommend.

Julie has been an incredible director throughout my time at barber school. Even with so many…read morestudents to manage, she's always been attentive, approachable, and willing to help whenever I've had questions or needed guidance. She genuinely cares about her students and makes sure everyone has the support they need to succeed. My experience at the school has been great, and a big part of that is because of Julie's leadership and dedication. I'm grateful for everything she's done and highly recommend this school to anyone looking to start their barbering journey.

Super hostile with an overbearing 'teacher'…read more I had a scheduled facial here but left before the service started and did not proceed with the appointment. The intake process felt disorganized and unclear. There were multiple staff involved (including a supervising instructor and a student and others), but communication was indirect and not clearly explained at the start. I was asked for basic information through multiple people instead of being addressed directly, which made the check-in feel awkward and unstructured. None of this was communicated before hand. Facials are quite direct and a comfortable experience for a client. The environment felt uncoordinated and not what I expected based on the booking and messaging beforehand, so I chose to leave and forfeit the deposit.

I am a regular at this establishment because I live nearby. This beauty academy has many different…read moreprograms for cosmetology and they keep adding more. They even help students get financing in terms of providing resources for them. The services are provided by students who are supervised by teachers. They have a day program and an evening one. For today's service I requested a regular pedicure and the student did a good job. Last time I was here, it was rough as the students did not want to interrupt their teacher so the colors on my mani & pedi were weird one's they pulled out of their bags. Additionally the teacher was in class and not supervising their work. I was not happy when I left. But today I was

This review is purely for scheduling. I made an appointment for the academy weeks ago, and they…read morecanceled less than two days in advance because the student calendar changed. I was never told about this possibility and find it very unprofessional. There was no apology, just a message that it was cancelled and they could fit me in in three weeks. If you make an appointment just know that they may cancel on you after you've waited for weeks with little notice.