Today was my first appointment at Empire and I enthusiastically endorse the experience. A young…read morelady took great care of my needs, listening with intent. I had a full color with added highlights. She answered my questions with knowledge and courtesy. Her name is Faith. What a lovely, relaxing morning!

Well. Ive been there many times for different services. I've gotten my hair cut, highlighted, a…read morefacial, nails and a special scalp conditioning. Now, I have to say we go there knowing these are students who are still learning. That's why it's cheap. I've had a couple good experiences but, mostly not up to par. Oh, I forgot I also had my makeup done for my daughter's wedding. That was a disaster! The girl made me look like a drag queen and it took her forever to do! When I got in the car I wiped as much as I could off and fixed it the best I could. My eyebrows were SO thick! The eye liner very bold and heavy. Another one of the girls cut my hair and styled it. She did a fantastic job. When I had my nails done, right when I got home I noticed the polish was pealing off on the nail. I just picked it all off. The facial, not great. I'm not real picky about color, so when they do my highlights I just except it isn't going to be like going to a high scale salon. The last hair cut I had there was horrible! After showing the girl some examples of the cut I wanted she seemed very nervous. Basically I just wanted the bottom trimmed and my head layered. She cut straight across at the bottom of my hair about 2 inches up from the ends not blending it. Then she was done. I started to say no I wanted it layered all over but she seemed so frazzled that I decided I didn't want her touching the rest of my hair. When you do go there, plan on being there for hours! It takes them super long as opposed to going to a salon. Everytime I've been there for a hair service the teacher has to come check the cut or color when it's finished. However, that last hair cut I got the girl just took the smock off and said I could pay. I don't think she wanted the teacher to see the end product. And I had a black outfit on and there was SO much hair all over it. She didn't even apologize. One more thing I've noticed is that when you go to a salon the hairdresser will make small conversation or ask you questions about your hair. How you like it styled and so fourth. If you want them to talk to you, don't expect that to happen. They don't talk very much. So, the hospitality should be taught as something you should try to do. I always give tips no matter the service. After all as I said before, these are students trying to learn. But if you don't want to be practiced on maybe just pay extra and go to a professional.

Stella did an amazing job. The cut is clean, sharp, and exactly what I wanted. Honestly, it's a 5…read more But I told her I'd only give her a 4.5, so I'm sticking to that. 4.5

I wanted to get my hair highlighted without spending a fortune, plus my normal salon was booked…read moremonths out, so I'm very thankful that I stumbled across Walk With Scissors on a google search. I used to get my hair cut at an Aveda campus in Florida and loved seeing students! I didn't select a preferred student ahead of time, which is good because I got switched around last minute. I'm so glad I ended up in Allison M's chair because she worked absolute MAGIC on my hair!!! I went bold and opted for a full highlight, haircut, blowout, and curls. I wasn't sure about what tones I liked or how exactly I wanted my hair cut, but Allison and her teacher were amazing at suggesting what would look good with my hair type and base color. I showed them pictures of highlights I liked and things I didn't like about my previous color/highlights. Full highlights are a long process, so bring snacks and a good attitude. I had a blast talking to Allison all day. The other students were so kind to chip in and help with things when needed and were fun to talk to as well. You cannot beat the price of the services here ($5 haircuts??? $65 full highlights???) but PLEASE remember to tip these students as you would anywhere else.

The students and management here are very nice & professional.They have great prices on a bunch of…read moreservices on their menu.Highly recommended.

From the owner: Empire Beauty School is one of the largest providers of cosmetology education in the United States…read more Our cosmetology program provides you with an education in Hair, Nails, Skincare, and Makeup as well as hands on training in a real world student salon. As part of our curriculum, you will also learn how to market yourself, run the front desk of a salon, manage salon product inventory and build your book of business by attracting and retaining loyal clients. Do you have a passion for Beauty? Contact our Empire Beauty School in Lebanon, PA today to see how YOU could be a part of something truly remarkable. We can't wait to meet you!

Dermalogica and Trained Skin Therapist are the BEST in the Country!!!…read more Wonderful Products! I love that they are made in the U.S.A. and that they are free of artificial colors and fragrances! Keep up the good work!!! ;)

Fantastic resource for Estheticians, massage therapist and other beauty industry professionals…read more Their classes and staff are wonderful

Very satisfied with the manicure service that Solani performed on me I would definitely come back…read more Solani is a very charismatic girl.

Mya is a great student my hair wash felt very relaxing . she made sure to ask a lot of questions to…read moremake my experience at Empire as a client was great!

Got my hair did this morning. Nothing beats a $6 haircut. So this is my second experience with a…read morebeauty school and I was equally happy with the results with the hair. Just like the last cosmetology school I went to, make sure you have at least an hour to get a hair cut and dry- there will be NO rushing here since all major cuts and decisions need to be cleared with the trainers. This place is a little rough around the edges (cheap decor, a little gossipy...) but the cut and assistance of the master stylist was good. And again, $6 haircut and blow dry? Can't beat it with a stick. My hairdresser student Vanessa took her time, talked to me about what I was trying to do in the future with my hair and was chatty- but not overly so. The only thing that's a little bizarre to watch is that the students not working on human clients are busy completing scenarios on their dummy heads at their stations. Imagine a room full of 15 hair stylists all working on mannequin heads...and you're the only human. Kinda strange. But- it's a beauty school, that's what they're supposed to be doing- hair! Most important thing to know about the place- they ONLY take cash. After labor and deliver (I'm 37 weeks pregger with #Dos) perhaps I'll go back for another cut and color.

I went in as a walk-in today and asked about getting a bang trim and a braided updo. This girl did…read morea wonderful job trimming my bangs and the next girl did an amazing job on my braided updo! Their pricing was way more reasonable than anybody else I've ever been to for the service provided and is much closer than my usual places like Aveda and Paul Mitchell. I will definitely be back.

I visited the champ's Barber school in York at York marketplace, 2533 East Market St., York, PA…read more I'd highly recommend this establishment for a haircut. My eight dollar haircut is every bit as nice as what I was paying over $20 for. The staff there were very professional. They were courteous and they were attentive. We are on a fixed income now, so this helps. I'd recommend retirees and people with large families to go here for a haircut. I couldn't find a link or create one for the York champs, but I highly recommend the York Champs . If you're interested the phone number there is 717-490-6175.- Tim

Excellent barber school. The staff is very professional and they have a good curriculum.read more

Don't attend. Students speculate they steal hours so you have to pay out of pocket overtime. Easily…read moreadding up hundreds to thousands of dollars. Teachers are rude and unprofessional. There were many days there wasn't even a teacher that showed up and of course we still have to pay for that day while receiving zero education. Very unorganized. And overheard them telling Spanish speaking students to speak only English in the school. Just a small taste of discrimination that I heard everyday while attending.