I chose JLC Beauty school after comparing multiple programs and looking at their high exam pass…read morerates online. Their pricing was more competitive than other schools offering a manicurist license, which made the decision even more practical without compromising quality. Ms. Carrie was a standout instructor her ability to break down the material and streamline the learning process made preparing for the state board feel structured, clear, and highly achievable! That level of guidance is invaluable. She is a great teacher! Mr.Lai is always kind, professional, and encouraging. He is always very considerate, and cares for every student! The environment itself is welcoming yet professional, creating a space that encourages growth while maintaining high standards. One of the standout aspects of this program is their flexibility. They were able to accommodate my schedule, making it possible to stay consistent despite having a busy lifestyle. They also brought in the creator of Sofgel to give a live demo, along with offering discounted products, which added a lot of value and real industry insight to the program. I left the program not only licensed, but confident in my skills and foundation. I would strongly recommend this school. Although it's a Chinese-based school, the program is fully accessible in English -200- hour online portion. Don't let that discourage you it's *very* manageable and accommodating for English-speaking students!

It is about time I write a review for this place! I have come here 4 times to get gel manicures and…read moreevery time I come, it is always great! It is only $15 for a gel manicure and the students always take their time doing my nails. I have never been disappointed. Scheduling an appointment is also extremely easy, just give them a call. I cannot say anything about other services and courses, just simply from a customer getting her nails done. I recommend this place to everyone!

I am incredibly grateful for Beyond 21st Century Beauty and the entire staff for helping prepare me…read moreto enter the beauty world. During my time there, I stepped out of my shell, learned the proper ways of sanitizing, gained confidence within myself, and was fully prepared for my state board test and the next chapter of my journey within esthetics. The Patroness Ms. Maria, with her vibrant purple hue each and every day, brought passion, encouragement, and light into the school. One of the most beautiful things to witness was seeing her light up whenever her students made their dreams become reality through something she built for us to learn within. I will always be grateful for the foundation, knowledge, and encouragement Beyond 21st Century Beauty gave me as I continue growing within this industry, and I know if I ever need advice or guidance along the way, they would be there to assist and support me.

Amazing staff and students! Excellent service and very professional. I arrived for my…read moreappointment and was taken back in a timely manner. Excellent products

I came in about a week ago and I got a haircut from Reana and she did such a good job. I cant thank…read moreher enough for her giving me a wonderful experience.

*Career Academy of Beauty (CAoB) has been around for years. I remember when it was located in the…read moreRossmoor Shopping Center. *My wife goes to CAoB on a regular basis and has for years. She usually gets her hair washed and blown dry. She has also had other procedures as well. She knows most of the people that work there and has great relationships with them. *I have been there a few times and have always been satisfied. *Recently I had a Facial and a Back Facial (F & BF) with Terri Borough. I have had a few F & BF before, but this one was spectacular. Terri Borough did a wonderful job. She is warm, friendly and knows what she is doing. She explained to me beforehand what she would be doing and in what order. I find it helpful to know what is going on. Her touch and technique were superb. She also recommended a few products for my face & skin. I will definitely book Terri again, soon. I highly recommend Terri.

Melody was amazing. Super fun and interactive. This was my first time getting a facial. My face…read morefeels amazing. Looks softer, brighter and feels amazing. Im was such a satisfying experience.

Would not recommend phase I students from my experience. I made an appointment to get a phase I…read morehaircut with a student I saw on instagram. When I got there I realized it was not the stylist I wanted but took a chance on her anyway (they had the same name). Paul Mitchell needs to explain the services on their website more clearly. I had no idea what a phase I or phase II was when booking. Had I known, I would have booked phase II (I believe the students are more experienced). That was my mistake which is the only reason I marked the review as a two star instead of one. On to the actual service, the student was friendly and the hair wash was nice and gentle. I told her I have thick heavy hair and I wanted lots of layers starting at my shoulders and a couple inches off with face framing bangs. Right away I could tell she didn't know where to start, which is fine. I wasn't expecting perfection and was fully prepared to walk out with some flaws. My stylist asked for guidance from the teacher there. She helped with the bangs and that's about it. The student never asked for help again and the teacher never came back. I thought it was weird that she wasn't lifting my hair and cutting layers like I usually see with a layered haircut. I thought she must be taking it slow and doing a different approach. I don't know what she was doing because she started blowing drying my hair not long after. So I thought maybe she'd cut more when it's dry. She proceeds to add a bunch of products to my hair with two other students trying to do a blow out for an HOUR. After that she asked me how I liked it, I told her it's hard to tell because it looks the same. The bangs were the only noticeable difference. I asked if she did layers and she said she did. She told me to let her know if anything's wrong they can fix it. But at this point, I didn't want to waste anymore time. Nearly two hours on that chair for little to no difference. I came in for a haircut and couldn't even get that. I would've appreciated it if the student at least tried but it seemed like she wasn't interested. She could've asked for help any of that time and the teacher could've checked up on her (they stay around the area but mainly socialize with each other or sit in empty chairs on their phones). I also did not feel comfortable with the students around gossiping about other clients, it was completely unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable to voice my opinion. When I got home I noticed that the bangs weren't even at all once I tied my hair up. At that point I was really frustrated because the way she cut it was as easy as a YouTube tutorial cut. She never bothered to check if they were even so I had to even it out at home. The blowout also wasn't really there and all the products she put made my hair feel heavy and weighed down and a bit crunchy. I can handle a bad haircut - I have long thick hair that grows fairly quick. I'm not too picky either but to come spend two hours for a service and not receive anything is annoying to say the least.

Above The Rest Academy provided outstanding education and hands-on training. The instructors were…read moreprofessional, patient, and always willing to help. I gained valuable skills, confidence, and industry knowledge that will benefit me throughout my career. I highly recommend this academy to future beauty professionals.

Highly recommend school for barbering the teachers and staff are always welcoming and helpful. I've…read morecompleted my apprentice program and I feel confident on my journey forward to my next step of taking the state board exam. The classes were helpful in breaking down the study of barbering and going over everything we learned to ensure we understood what we've studied. Hands on activities were helpful in getting to understand first hand how to properly provide services for clients. Overall a great experience & welcoming environment.

I had a really good experience at this nail school! The schedule is super flexible, which was a…read morehuge plus for me. Tracy is a great mentor and always supportive. I also learned a lot just from being around the other students. Everyone is so talented, and some of them are already seriously at an expert level!

Hidden "beauty" gems are getting harder to find in the San Gabriel Valley, but this place is…read moredefinitely worth checking out. My sister-in-law recently introduced my daughter and me to this beauty school, and we were both pleasantly surprised. It's a simple, clean space where student technicians provide haircuts, facials, manicures, pedicures, and other beauty services under the guidance of their instructors. The best part is that you receive great service at very reasonable prices while helping students gain hands-on experience. My sister-in-law has been coming here for her manicures and pedicures for quite some time and has always been happy with the results. During our visit, I chose a simple beige jelly manicure. The appointment was quick, and three weeks later my nails are still going strong with no signs of peeling or lifting, even though I'm typing on a keyboard all day. My daughter picked an adorable design featuring stars and the soot sprites from the movie Spirited Away, and she absolutely loved how they turned out. She was even wearing gloves in the middle of July just to protect her nails! Everyone we met was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. There is also plenty of onsite and street parking, which makes visiting even more convenient. This is a fantastic way to enjoy quality mani/pedi at a great price while supporting future professionals.

I visited this place for the first time because of my friend. She was going to school here and…read moreneeded a model. I got a haircut and hair dye. She was a student, but there is an instructor there helping her through the process so I felt really comfortable. The price was really affordable and everybody was really friendly.

For educational purposes. Stop here and MOVE ON to the next school. This school wasted two weeks of…read moremy time, kept my deposit and kicked me out on a false excuse THEY made up about my FA all because I didn't "fit in" But it was all a blessing because I was able to attend a REAL school and got licensed on my first try. AS FAR AS SERVICES, just pay attention there's no cleaning regulations being enforced. The staff....the staff is all just a hot mess a bunch of customer service representatives with no real experience on the field. sign anything here go tour the next school first.

Lady who did my nails was amazing. Nice interior and overall a great place. Very relaxing head spa…read morealso comes with facial

I came to get a gel mani and gel pedi, although I definitely felt welcomed and happily taken care…read moreof, there was an element of stress in the students and maybe lack of practice/confidence/guidance? The person servicing my feet used the drill bit so long that she really thinned out my nails & caused injury & intolerable pain, I almost asked her to leave those toes blank. But I also didn't want to leave with an incomplete service or take away her learning opportunity. It was extremely hard to communicate with them because of the language barrier, it was helpful when the teachers would come over & guide & also be a translator when these issues arose. The vibe overall was fine, the seating where we were guided was pretty uncomfortable set up wise, I felt like I was bending like a pretzel and was very unstable. My manicure came with my gel stuck to my fingers and lots of cuts, bubbles in my nails, and even hair. The sanitization wasn't the best either, tools were continually dropped and continued to be used. I also noticed dirty gloves on clean surfaces. I'd come back to try other things but I'm a bit unsettled by my nails experience. I also came aware that I would be getting services by students, so I completely understand the learning curves. I think the teachers could've stepped in more and supported, guided, corrected, and maybe even shown or done the procedure partially to give more guidance.