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    Douglas J Institute

    3.1 (60 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    New bob with high and low lights.

    Day trip from Houston and I dropped in with my overbleached, shoulder length hair, looking for a fresh color and cut. Auryona (supervised by Megan) did not disappoint. I'm very pleased! Sorry I didn't get a before pic but trust me, it was damaged and had zero body.

    My middle fingernail looks like this now, due to the stylist overdoing it on my already thin nails.
    Jenn W.

    Where to start..... I went in for a "manicure" a few weeks ago. When I got there and sat down, my manicurist informed me that this was her first manicure. All good with me, I'm patient. I assumed that she'd been taught what to do. Everything was just a mess. The first 15 minutes, she couldn't even find an instructor. The parrafin wax machine was not melting the wax properly. Everything seemed to be going wrong. After the wax machine was "fixed" and I had my treatment, on to my nails. My stylist was very sweet, but also told me that she had no interest in doing nails. So why did I get matched up with her? Match me with a stylist who actually wants to do this! I had to stop her at some point when I realized that she was filing over a ridge in my nail and making it deeper! What???! At that point I just wanted it to be over, honestly. My nail was very sensitive afterwards, probably because it was now so thin it was almost non-existent. About a week after the service, the tip of my nail started to peel away. I've attached a photo of what it looks like now. In summary, stay away from nail service here unless you pick your stylist and trust their experience with nails.

    Full Highlight
    Margie G.

    I enjoyed my experience here last weekend getting a full highlight by Shanita and assisted by a few other girls. Yes it takes quite some time for them to do the services but they are students perfecting their craft and I can definitely support and praise that! Everyone was very passionate and upbeat and best of all my hair looks amazing!! Thank you I will be back!!

    An unfortunate "dirty old man" swoop I have to live with for the next 2 months! (cringe)
    Patra G.

    Oh nooo they totally botched my hair! (see pic of my "swoop"). I used to like it here and knew it would be a hit or miss since it is a school, but I've had FAR too many misses now. So I am done. Farewell Aveda and hello Sin Republic. It's definitely true you get what you pay for. p.s. I wasn't even going to write this review, but the instructor was mean and defensive and she made me feel terrible. Student was nice and I could forgive her, but for the instructor to be so insincere to a customer that's not very nice and definitely not the "Aveda" way. The late night front desk girl was just as unfriendly ugh what an awful 2.5 hours getting a hair cut :( Sad and disappointed and just hope my hair grows back to form asap like a chia pet

    9" haircut for my dude!
    Betsey K.

    I love the Douglas J! I have come for various services including cut/color/mani/pedi everything. The prices are great, and tipping is not allowed so that also keeps the price down. Additionally, it's just hair. If a student gives a bad cut, it will grow out, it is how they learn. I know what I am signing up for going in. I have had an unintentionally asymmetrical haircut and wonky color. The school has always gone above and beyond to correct the situation. But... I did have to wear a lot of baseball caps for a few weeks. It is OK, how else can the students learn? It's just hair, it will grow back. Mani/Pedi time here is like a spa, I have never had a disappointing experience here. The only mildly problematic hing is that each pedicure is one color only. I am fond of multi color toenails. I recommend the Douglas J for routine cuts and hair maintenance. Just be aware that these people are learning. Be kind, especially when you get to be a "learning experience" for them.

    Above the shoulders cut for back-to-school!

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    Had a neck and head massage, very relaxing and professional. Will definitely be back! Camille was great.

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    Seriously this place ROCKS. Top quality salon with affordable prices. The only issue I have is parking downtown it can be tricky.

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    First off, what a warm and welcoming experience! I was a bit hesitant about getting a Moxi/BBL…read morebecause it's not just an average facial. Lasers are a little more intense! Danielle walked me through every step and answered all questions I had before I could ask! Not only was this a wonderful experience, but I will surely be coming back for more treatments here based on how I was treated! The BBL treatment itself was smooth but of course a little pain was expected. Where the skin is thinner was probably a 7/10 (under eyes, around your nose) everywhere else 4/10 and manageable. The Moxi you are prenumbed and that's probably a 1/10 or 2/10. You don't feel that at all. AFTER however is a different story, expect a sunburn like feel! I would say immediately after treatment for 1-2 hours after is uncomfortable. After that it's breezy. Follow you're given directions and you're good to go! I am 6 days post, and my skin is looking absolutely wonderful. I can't wait in a couple of weeks for the healed result. Thank you so much Danielle and the staff for making me feel comfortable! I will be back and recommending everyone I can!

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