I'm really disappointed with the management with this school. I have been coming here for a very long time every Friday to be exact. And I had a scheduled appointment for a keratin treatment to find out there is know more. The customer took the last one now make me understand how your running a beauty school and run out of products. This means someone is slacking or fleecing there job . I usually have a great experience with the school but this experience is horrible . I shifted things around just to make this appointment. And this appointment was scheduled a week in advance. So that means there's nobody paying attention to the schedule of appointments and supplies. I really hope that this never happens again. read more

I came for a set of partial highlights and was so impressed! My appointment was at 10 am, and I was done and out by 11:30 am! I have been to several beauty schools to get my hair done because highlights get so expensive, and I have easy to manage hair. This was by far the fastest I have ever had my hair highlighted! And it was all only $30! Of course it all went so smoothly that I decided to add a haircut for $5. The only reason I do not give it a full 5 stars is because the person who attended to me was not courteous as a salon attendant should be. I wish she would have been more friendly or professional, but at least she was not rude. Overall, I would recommend it and will be going back for other treatments. They are a fully functioning salon, including facials for $20! #treatyoself read more

Lesson learned!!!! I came in for a color and cut. The cut was fantastic! I asked for a dark/warm brown. This is not what I received. I have "hot" roots and auburn color I came in with. The new growth is now auburn. How does this happen. Some of my edges have dark brown. Never again!! I understand these are senior students. The student consulted the teacher for color and cut. Are the students on their own in this establishment? I teach students and I am constantly making sure that they understand the directions. read more

Empire Beauty School - Dark edges and auburn hair color not dark brown!! - Cosmetology Schools Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Unprofessional , not train properly.. Late starting.Very slow., too much use of cell phones.

I had a great experience getting my hair cut by Jenn at the beauty school. Jenn had a couple questions for one of the teachers, Ms. Dara, who came over to help quickly. Ms. Dara helped make me feel assured that I was getting the haircut I wanted and took the time to make sure I understood what the student was doing. Jenn then did a fantastic job with the cut and dry, and even told me about the products she used on my hair so I could buy similar ones later. The price you pay is incredible for the service you get. I highly reccomend this location. read more

I just want to say, I am so pleased, happy and excited when I walk out of Empire School on Woodhaven Rd. I love my hair and how I look. I am so Happy with the way I look and feel after my hair is done. Elizabeth is the manager and her students love her and everyone gets along. I can see why. Elizabeth is a down to earth person. Customers are so happy with her. She is so good in showing and helping, also Elizabeth will talk to the client about different styles or something different to try. She's good! My stylist now is, Dawn and she is GREAT. A super sweet person. She definitely knows what she is doing. I will miss her when she graduates. I thank you Elizabeth and Dawn for making me look great! You are both GREAT at your work.. read more

My Experience at Empire Beauty School NORTHEAST campus was Horrible I attended the school for nine months all my teacher's was non professional except for one teacher which was Ms. B I had her for pre salon when I first Begin she was the only professional teacher there and she really took pride in what she did when teaching the students she was really caring and she really made the students feel happy I enjoyed begin in her class she made you feel like become a Professional Cosmetologist was a great career I really appreciate her very much! But then couple months past by and Soon Then I entered into Senior Salon Level I started to feel non interested in beginning a Professional Cosmetologist because our next teacher which was Ms. Amanda. My experience with her while being in her class was very horrible the African American &' the hispanics students was treated differently and the students was being separated by Discrimination and by our talent as trying to become a professional Cosmetologist! And she Only recognize certain students and she showed favoritism Towards the white students only . Also Not only Ms.Amanda was non professional so was the School head director for NorthEast Empire Beauty School is Ms.Diane and Ms.Reid they have very non caring professionalism and they show racism towards the students as well in every aspect they made the students feel very uncomfortable even by asking a certain questions or if a students were having a problems with anything or need help they would ignore the students make an excuse for not answer the students needs. They made the students feel less important and un welcome n to wanting to attend the school Half of my classmates drop out just because of there lack of care that they have for there students most of all of us suffered with anxiety and depression and they made most of all of the students cry ! Just for there lack of careless attitude that Ms.Diane and Ms.Reid has for there students again!! Also I was one of the best students there I had perfect attendance and I was in the 90/90 Club and when I graduate I did not get recognized by Ms.Amanda, Ms.Reid or Either Ms.Diane they most definitely embarrassed me when it was time to give me my awards the only teacher that showed care in my achievements was Ms.B . Also I was guaranteed a $1000 scholarship award for when I complete the whole program when I first sign up for the school and I was denied the the scholarship by Ms.Amanda,Ms.Reid and Ms.Diane they told me a day before I graduate that I'm wasn't qualified for the Scholarship and all because I was a re-enter student it made me very un happy and sad I felt lied to in my face and it was not call for at all. For when it was time to give a speech about my performance and my great Achievements I was not recognized by any of the teachers Ms.Amanda,Ms.Reid or Ms.Diane they did not congratulate me or show that they care at all I was treated very badly I didn't even get all of awards that I have earn while being on the salon floor they try to rush my graduation and did not give me time to get myself together!! My overall experience while attending NorthEast Empire Beauty School was miserable and Horrible it's was a nine months of disaster and a waste of money I will never recommend anyone to sign up for that place I hated it and you will too trust me !! NEVER EVER again so read and view my story and DO NOT ATTEND NORTHEAST EMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL!!! read more

I've been here half a dozen times and loved it every time! Miss Claudia and Miss Amanda are miracle workers and just the absolute dearest people. The girls here are just good, genuine people! You definitely get a lot of value for the low cost! Definitely recommend! read more

This place deserves 0 stars. Wish I would of read all the reviews before I made the horrible decision of going here. Be prepared to buy new supplies every week due to all the stealing. If you deny a client, but you're the teachers favorite you won't get sent home so make sure you're the favorite. You're not tought to work in a salon setting, more like a high school setting. They pick and chose who gets sent home for "dress code violation". If you can do hair already you might survive, but if you're coming here to learn because you don't know anything about hair, good luck read more

Terrible experience. DO NOT go here! I came in for a pedicure and ended up wasting my money. They do not use pumice stones or any type of callus dissolver. The pedicure provided here consists of putting your feet in a bucket of water and then applying an exfoliating lotion to your feet. My feet don't feel smooth and still has a callus. The school uses poor products and techniques. Also, my toenails were cut too short and ended up bleeding. I wish there was an option for no stars. read more

I went here to get my hair straightened and I had the worst experience ever. The novice there not only took more than 2 hours to get it "done" but the results wasn't even satisfying in any way. I was surprised to witness how much trouble she was having as I could hear her complaining to her coworkers. The ridiculous part of it all was my hair was just plain short and wavy and not even long and curly! She had another person come in with an appointment with her but because she couldn't even finish the job she started on me she wasn't able to do the next one. I felt very uncomfortable feeling her distress. All in all, just because the place IS cheaper it certainly doesn't mean it's any good because it was a complete waste of my money and time. read more

I really wish I could give zero stars !! Very very unprofessional !! U couldn't pay me to go back there for services !!

Have had my hair dyed many times at this student staffed salon/school. The price is good. On my latest visit I asked to have my hair dyed. Price was $25.00 as listed on their price display board at the front desk. Student who did my hair did an excellent job. When she brought out the the bowl with the hair dye it looked low to me, but I stupidly did not say anything. My hair is cut just above my jaw line. Well after she covered up the roots she needed more of the dye and told me it would be $10 for an extra bowl. I said I have had my hair colored many times at this salon and never was there a need for a second bowl of color. She said the color is mixed by the instructors. I said I noticed the bowl was low. She said yes, it did look low to her, but students do not mix the color, the instructor does. Please note this person did apply the color correctly. At the same time a women across the room who was also having her hair colored was asking the same thing why do I need and have to pay for a second bowl of color when I never have in the past. IT IS OBIVIOUS THEY ARE PUTTING LESS COLOR IN THE BOWL. When I left and paid my bill with a credit card including the extra $10 for the second bowl of color, I asked the cashier if they are putting less color in the bowl. She said oh no, no. I said yes the amount is less. She said I needed to speak to a Manager. There were several people waiting so I left and called Empire Beauty School and Salon the next day and spoke to the Manager. She insisted the amount of color has not changed, and she mixed the color herself personally. I asked why the first bowl seem to be filled more than the first, she said it wasn't. I told her it visibly was. She also said maybe I need more dye if my roots had grown longer. I told her this does not make sense since I always have my whole head colored and my hair has acutally been longer in the past , and only one bowl was used. I suggested perhaps she made a mistake on measuring the first bowl, but she said that she did not. I told her I would let my credit card company pay the $25 but would be disputing the $10 for the second bowl. She told me to do what I have to do and to have a nice day. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM PAYING FOR A SECOND BOWL WHEN YOU DID NOT IN THE PAST, PLEASE POST YOUR EXPERIENCE HERE. Also, why is it the students do not have disinfectant to clean there combs, brushes, etc after each use??? Why do they not soak your nails during a manicure. Are they sterilizing the tools??? I will have to research these facts with the State of Pa. Dept. of Health and or Insurance. One last note, the Manager said they mix 2 ounces of color and 2 ounces of the activator for a total of 4 ounces. I will be calling other salons to see if this is the amount they use. MY ADVICE TO YOU IS TO ASK THEM IF ONE BOWL IS ENOUGH TO DO YOUR HAIR BEFORE YOU HAVE YOUR HAIR HALF COVERED WITH COLOR. DON'T LET THEM GIVE YOU A LINE SAYING THEY DON'T KNOW AND EVERYONE'S HAIR IS DIFFERENT. A WELL TRAINED STYLIST SHOULD KNOW. CC:LEGAL FILE CC:STATE OF PA/ DEPT. OF HEALTH read more

great cosmo school. great instructors. place is nice and clean. they have lectures and hands on procedures. payment plans. would recommened! read more