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    Empire Beauty School

    3.0 (24 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Uneven, orange hair

    Do not recommend this place. I have gone to other student salons before and this has never happened. I will say you can tell the student tried, however the school should just have turned me away if they didn't have students that could do this job. For one, the student used 7 bowls of lightener. I have lightened my hair and at most have only needed 3. Second, the student kept tugging my hair. At one point, I had to tell her to stop because she kept "detangling" my hair from the roots instead of the ends first. I literally have a spot on my scalp where a piece was yanked out from how hard she was pulling. Third, after the bleaching had taken place, they let me know that they didn't have the toner I wanted so I had to walk out with orange hair. I paid $132 for a service and it wasn't even done correctly or finished. The hair is uneven. The bottom half of my hair is decent. The top half is deplorable. I will not return to this place and I highly encourage others to go elsewhere.

    This is our cabi ets in classrooms that are falling apart. Whats are finacial aide for? CAN WE GET SOMETHING DESCENT TO WORK WITH??

    This school is a disgrace. NOT enough teachers. They won't give u proper credit for your ti.e and then drop you. DONT DO IT LOOK FURTHER

    Tracy M.

    116 SOUTH INDEPENDENCE BLVD., VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 757-355-5530 Great reception..ladies were kind professional and assisted me as a walk in. The advised me of phenomenal pricing within my budget. Waiting area clean and with books for style options. Plenty of parking with handi park upfront. Was full. But a very kind young lady that was at the desk Dsani, stated could do my hair. She was kind, asked multiple questions regarding style preferences, previous hair health and allergies. Dsani made sure that my preferences were observed. I wanted finder waves due to hair loss from health issues. She recommended options and advices of additional services like protein treatment. She was pleasant to talk to, quick, thorough and I was pleased. Very pleased. 1st time at salon in 4 plus years. Students were good with assisting each other and all were professionally dressed and manners on point. No loud music, very clean and staff and director was on floor if assistance was needed. Only con was didn't have gel needed..staff gave Dsani and option, she chose another product that worked better and hair remained flat no curls. I would definitely return. Scheduled an appointment for next week. Lots of compliments on the results and I was pleased beyond measure...highly recommend Empire Beauty School..

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    I got wonderful service from the student!! Miss Shemiyah did a great job on my hair..exactly what I requested!

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    Rudy & Kelly Academy

    Rudy & Kelly Academy

    3.7(49 reviews)
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    First time getting my hair done here. The prices are great for the client. I came in for a…read moredemi-hair color and hair-trim. I was going to get it styled, but it did get late. I went in thinking I was going to get just copper in my hair and ended up with a ombre violet and sutle copper. I wanted to keep my length in my hair for my hair cut so, I ended up just getting a trim. I had a lot of lighter hair from mid to ends, so an ombre just made sense and to utilize what i already have. My stylist Chelsea did an awesome job. I had to see the finish product with the dry and porducts used my hair looked fresh. If you do end up coming here for a haircut and color. Just keep in mind that these are students practicing unger a licensed teacher. It will take more time than going into a regular salon. I really enjoyed my experience and already booked my next appt with Chelsea. More pictures of the inside will soon be added.

    Overall amazing service smooth and fast and my regular wasn't available that will be my only thing…read moreabout depending on one person to do your hair is not a guarantee and it's happened before and they can only provide what they have at that time so I would recommend calling ahead and know that all stylist here are students and they all have different ways to do your hair but it's always the best to there knowledge and understanding more from gaining experience. When it comes to anyone new especially if your regular like me It's always best to just let them know what exactly what you need done and what you prefer and what methods works best to give you the overall good experience and I will say that the person I had today Jenna was absolutely amazing. She's was fast. And very understanding when I gave her feedback and took ignition of how my previous stylist who did my hair before and she gave me a overall good experience and was able to get me out the timeframe that I needed to be out of here as well as being able to successfully give me the look that I would like to have for future services here. The staff is always so welcoming, as well as very attentive to detail in regards of making sure that every student is doing their part to give you the quality service that you get and the pricing for texture hair has gone up, but it's still affordable compared to other places this has been my go to spot since me and my mom been going to since she's brought me to here to get my hair done for the very person this my favorite spot to go and they do provide other services including make up glam day. This is my top spots to get your hair done within a good timeframe and having future stylist take care of you and give you the hairstyle you will want to keep coming back for more.

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    The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics - Facials...only $25!!! And waxing too.

    The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics

    3.9(13 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    I went to get a facial from a Chrysm Institute student. The students need practice so they offer…read morediscounted rates for services. My facial was only $30 which is a great deal. Because this is a school its in one big room, so don't expect a quiet dimly lit room with just you. Its several people getting different services at one time. It wasn't to loud and i was still able to relax while getting my facial. The esthetician was friendly, and she gave recommendations for skin products that would help based on my skin. They have microdermabrasion, steam, different facial scrubs, and etc. Its located in the Wells Fargo building on the second floor. I felt very good and relaxed when i left and my face was glowing!! Like my face was giving she got that goodt skin vibes!!! I recommend their services. Check them out!! Don't forget to bring a tip for your student esthetician!!!

    When applying to the school you have the right to decline a seat offered no matter what your…read morereasoning is and they're not loosing any money b/c you have to pay application fee if you want to move forward . They're going to go to next person on the waiting list. You don't know if a person has emergency situation or medical. In my situation I applied to the school 4 times and was offered seat 2 times. The last time I was told I would receive aid, Chrysm financial aid department gave me the wrong information regarding aid which cause my payments to be higher than which was quoted the first time. Have receipts to prove it. They never took accountability for their mistakes in putting out wrong informations through emails. So in their policy they can decline any application for any reason. Discrimination This is to raise awareness for people who decide to apply to this school, check other places.

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