After many years with one highly skilled, reliable but VERY pricey Manhattan stylist, I finally was…read morefed up with spending so much for a haircut. A friend recommended this place, I took the leap and happy to say I'm so impressed with my experience: I got a great haircut for a fraction of the price I normally spend. The person who cut my hair was surprisingly confident but also careful and took the time to make sure I was more than satisfied. A short haircut appears deceptively simple but it's actually a challenge to get it just right. It was easy to book an appointment, the receptionist was warm and friendly, and honestly, it was a bonus to be able to listen in while students consulted the instructor with various questions. I will definitely be returning!

It's a hit or miss since it's students that are doing the service under the supervision of trained…read moreinstructors. Be prepared to spend more than you would for a service at a regular salon. They will consult and try to do their best with you. I'd recommend coming here for a simple service nothing complicated. They've since moved to a Brooklyn location much brighter and spacious than their previous SoHo space.

My name Stella I live in USA from 1989 and I have to come to the school for agree my license ,…read morewaxing guys who is reading my comment I want to tell you this something unusual in my life English language not so good I never think I will past righting test but I did so easily because of my Lovely School the Best in Ny thank you everybody pray for this School

Really good blowouts! Haven't tried a haircut yet but thats next! Saw someone get color done and…read morewas impressed, cheap pricing :)

I am a newly graduate student from Christine Valmy. Please see my testamonial below:…read more Through this journey, we have found strength in each other and have developed what I believe to be longlasting friendships. We have become a group of individuals who lean on one another to seek help, encourage, and support each other. Fortunately, we have had teachers to help cultivate such a strong sense of community and comradery. One of those people is Brandon. Thank you for introducing us to the makeup world and being there since the very start of our journey. Also, thank you to Elias for your support and care during each class. We learned some key things with you, for example, the scents like lavender makes you mad. And despite severely damaging your hand, you still showed up to school with an enthusiasm to teach. We have cherished the laughter we shared and the wisdom you imparted. Thank you, Ms. Brenda, for teaching us the foundation of aesthetics and helping us understand in depth how the skin works. And the techniques and product choices for each skin type were important additions to our skill set. We'd also like to thank Fernanda, Liza, and all the faculty and staff who have helped and supported us on this journey. We hope you know how much we appreciate every word of encouragement and for pushing us to be the best we can be. Christine Valmy, you have not only given us the official title of aesthetician but also provided us with the most incredible experience we could have ever asked for.

I want to thank the Christine Valmy customer service team for reaching out to me directly. They…read morewere kind, patient, and very helpful in addressing my concerns. I appreciate the time they took and the professionalism they showed throughout the process.

I went here as a hair model for a long layered haircut and I had a great experience. Sofia did an…read moreamazing job and she was very detailed with my haircut. She really listened to what I was looking for and even was willing to make a few adjustments after she had dried my hair. Everything from the washing of my hair, which was very relaxing to the gorgeous blowout she gave me was phenomenal. The only downside of the experience is that it does take a while because there is some waiting for the instructor to give feedback ( i.e. I was in there from 9 AM to 12 PM for my haircut) but Sophia was so easy to talk to the time flew by. I can tell all the students really take their time with haircuts and I would come back again!

i went to the arrojo school today as a model .i was there from 9:30 am til5:30 pm .i asked for a…read moreroot touch up which didn't match my roots , then i asked for highlights , light to be specific, you can hardly see my highlights and i asked for my hair to be cut about 2" everything was wrong! i was charged $ 141 .00 and it was an awful experience ! they did whatever they wanted . go to a neighborhood salon , pay a little more & get what you want .total rip off & wasted day !!! very dissatisfied! even the instructor sam was no help ! his name should be scam insteas of sam ! awful service , also my hair wasn't blown out correctly either ! i had to come home & flat iron it !

Hi Everyone, I teach Cosmetology here in Brooklyn. I am looking at reviews. The first thing is,…read moreClients need to remember that they are at a school and the students are practicing their Craft. Second, many clients come into the student salon with high expectations. These are soon to be cosmetologists who are practicing for the state board and also practicing their craft. The student goes above and beyond for these clients. So, when a client is rude towards students and staff, they will be banned from further services. Clients need to remember these are student stylists. Teachers here do not have favorites, We, have students who try hard, and we have students who will not work. We have students who are all day long disrespectful and we have students who are the Best and we know they are going to be the leaders in our Industry one day. We can only encourage students to work hard every day. This is a clock Hour school, which means you work all day long, you stand up and you do work when on the senior floor. We have students who will try anything not to do any work. We have rules in place for these students and bad behaviors. This industry is about politeness. Cosmetologists should not be impolite, not should they be cursing at others and especially their educators, and especially on the salon floor. Students need to realize that it takes two hands to clap. Do the work. You will have no complaints from teachers. Be respectful, Be polite. No Exceptions.

This is not a place to come learn. It's a place to go and get your hours. Anything you actually…read morewant to learn about hair, you have to take a course outside of the building. Don't get close to the instructors or staff. Most of them are shady. Nothing being done in the beauty industry today is even discussed in this school. They are still teaching hair from the Golden Girls ages. Don't think you're going to come here not knowing how to do hair and you'll leave any different. The only thing you leave this school with is supplies, 1000 hrs n PTSD. I went to take my state board only to find out that they have been teaching us the wrong way since day one. And they swear we had a state board guru as an instructor but she's the one who taught us wrong. If you already know how to do hair and just need hours come to empire. If you want to learn ANYTHING go somewhere else.

Today I did my root touch up there.The teacher Cat has been very approachable and helpful,she has…read morewarm, friendly approach towards clients and her students while keeping her teaching skills to guide her pupils in right directions. The Student - Anna- has been precise with her work, very nice and respectful. Im happy that i started my Weekend There .

I've been meaning to check out this place for a while. Their services are very affordable. Last…read morenight I finally made it in for a touch up and I'm glad I did. The receptionist / instructor and the girl who did my hair were both very nice and professional. Before I went my hair color was very uneven and my roots had grown out a few inches. After they did my hair it looked a little brassy so I wasn't sure if I liked it but after it dried it looked amazing. It was a beautiful blonde color and all even. I'll definitely be going here from now on to get my hair done.

This is a truly wonderful esthetic school. The tuition is very reasonable compared to many other…read moreprograms, and I feel that the education I am receiving is well worth the cost. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and approachable, which makes the learning environment very comfortable. Sobia is very knowledgeable and patient, and she takes the time to explain each procedure step-by-step so students can really understand both the theory and hands-on practice. I really appreciate how supportive they are -- they encourage questions and make sure everyone gets individual attention during practice. The school is clean, organized, and professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about their students' success. I feel much more confident in my skills because of the quality training I've received here. I would highly recommend this esthetic school to anyone who is interested in starting a career in skincare or wants strong practical experience with great instructors.

My experience at this school was profoundly disappointing and feels like a scam. I enrolled in…read moretheir cosmetology course and clearly communicated that I needed to take the exam in English, as I do not read Chinese. The owner agreed and took my payment of $1,880. She scheduled me for classes starting Monday. However, on my very first day, I was told I could not attend class and could not take the English exam for the price I paid. She stated the $1,880 was only for the Chinese exam, and the English version would cost $3,500. This was never mentioned during enrollment after | clearly stated my needs. How could I possibly take a Chinese exam when I can't read the language? It's either a severe administrative failure or a deliberate trick to get people in the door. I have never seen a school treat a potential student with such disregard. Fortunately, received a refund, but the entire ordeal was a huge waste of time and energy. Be very careful and get everything in writing.

The trainee used toy scissors on my hair and was told never to use them again. My haircut was very…read morestrange with one side as short as my ear and the other long. When I complained the nasty looking instructor was annoyed and told me that I should not complain because these were students. The student was very skittish and nervous. The finished job was terrible and when I told her she needed to use finishing product on my hair she searched for some and came back with a little drop. The instructor was heavy and nasty looking so I didn't expect any good to come from this woman. Aveda products are awful too.

I dyed my hair blond last montth and I love it.!!!!! Makaing a neew appoibtmentt today.read more

This is absolutely the best beauty school EVER and I cannot recommend them enough! They have over…read more30 years of experience and do their best to make you feel 100% confident that you'll pass the practical and written exams WITH FLYING COLORS. The teachers are amazingly patient, hands on, and helpful. Every single instructor (including the owner herself) go above and beyond to ensure you understand every single step and process you'll be tested on. They also teach you the best techniques. I can attest to this by seeing how easily I breezed through my exam with time to spare and seeing other students from different schools faltering during theirs. To anyone looking for a place to get your license, look no further than this school. Enjoy your time with them because they are hands down no contest the very best.

very rude!! i took my practical nail exam there and they failed me because i told them they were…read morebeing rude!!! i took the test correctly but they failed me!!! don't take your test here, extremley unprofessional and the staff only pass their own students!!!