First off, let me state that I've been to several beauty academies. I know students need the…read morepractice and it's in my price range. By stating that: this review was justly deserved. My appointment was for 10am. I get a call at 9:30 ( I was enroute to the "school) informing me that I had to come at 12:30 because the school had an impromptu field trip. REALLY???!!! You didn't know this on the Friday before my appointment? Ok. Things happen. My daughter and I show up at 12:30. You guessed it. They were not there. There was a sign on the door that said closed until 1pm. The "teachers and administration staff" show up at 12:45 with bags of food. They said come on in, the students won't be here until 1pm anyway". Again, REALLY???!!! I ask for a discount because of our inconvenience. You guessed it, they said no. REALLY???!!! So, a student does my daughter quick weave(she braided her hair and not wrapped it and set her under the dryer. When I questioned the stylist about her technique, the "receptionist" stated "oh, you can cornrow her hair. It's more than one way to skin a cat". They didn't eve put her under the hair dryer to "seal the glue" after her hair done. I'm not a stylist but even I know you are supposed to do that. Once again, REALLY???!!! I know most would have left by now, but we were in a bind and my daughter really needed her hair done. The staff, to me, was so unprofessional. Are you teaching your students that the customer's time is unimportant? And the conversations in the shop... my daughter is 15. Come on now... Keep the atmosphere appropriate. This is not the place to discuss religion or your religious beliefs. You don't know who you are offending. Oh yeah, there was a teacher or "receptionist" who did not correct the student. In fact, she joined in the conversation with the individual. I had to go over and ask them to change the topic. I understand your views are just that, your views. There is a time and place for everything. A working environment where customers is not it. This shop also nickel and dimes you. If I wanted my daughter to get her hair washed, that was a fee. At least when we went to Jacksonville Beauty Institute, everyone got a shampoo wash no matter the hair service you received. It was included in the service. I can understand bringing my own hair and wig cap. But I got to supply the glue also? Did you want me to style it also? Say it with me, REALLY???!!! I wish there was a lower score than 1 Star. I do try to give black businesses a chance with my business but this place is not worth it. Why do I have to demand better from this establishment? Leave hood in the hood. Respect your clients and their time. An appointment time is just that, an appointed time to be at a designated place at a designated time. Maybe someone had a better experience than I did. I'm going back to Jacksonville Beauty Institute or find a stylist at the flea market across the street. At least I know what I'm getting into. The good part was they were open on a Monday and my daughter said she liked her hair. I can honestly say, no tracks were showing, the front could have done better hey.....$35 not well spent.

After meeting with Ms .Williams and Ms. Nealy I am certain that Shear Finesse Hairstyling Academy…read moreis my school of choice. I admire their professionalism and their willingness to help those in need. I was impressed to learn that their main goal is to make certain that their students are well trained and prepared to enter into the salon. I can't wait to start! Kathy Douglas-Hobbs

I tried Nubella lash because the lash tech I usually go to moved to Orlando:( I was excited to try…read morethis place because I liked the work on their social media, but left very disappointed because there were so many things wrong with my experience. The music playing was filled with profanity. The massage table I was laying on had a sheet of mattress foam and disposable paper. The cushion smelled sour, like sweat and body odor. She gave my lashes a bath but used a mildew smelling cloth to dry my face and eyelashes (p.s. she was suppose to use disposables on the face) In the 90 minutes the owner did my lashes she answered the phone 8+ times! The conversations were soo inappropriate! She's answering family calls, talking about how she needs them to help her move out of her place because she got evicted... then calls her friends to tell them she's not really getting evicted she just sad that to to her family so they would help her move her couch and tv... She's on the phone with the bank arguing with them about clients who disputed transactions. She's on the phone with the credit companies trying to get items removed.(Mind you I am NOT suppose to know any of this, because I am a client. I had my head phones in and tried to drown her out but with her doing my eyelashes it's impossible because she's yelling directly in my face.) she kept taking breaks to text people back. She answered business calls with questions about appointments. Her hands smelled like dirty mop water, and her breath smelled like cigarettes and coffee (I may not have been able to smell her breakfast if she hasn't been yelling in my face though...) but EWW. Holding your breath for an hour and a half is hard. She really dropped the ball with personal hygiene. And I'm not the one to write reviews because I don't like spreading negativity but she really forced me , I told myself if they looked good I'd leave it alone. I still wouldn't come back, but I wouldn't right a review either. Lashes below below average. Not a bad job, but not worth whatever the heck that was, and she had a bad attitude aggressively turning my head as she applied my lashes like I had did something to her. I asked to use the restroom about an hour in. She said hold on and continued to text and finish my lashes for 30minutes because she was too lazy to take the tape off so I could go! And completely forgot I had to go... so I peed on my self. I'm just kidding. I didn't do that, but I did wait patiently as she told me me blink under my eyelids were messing her up... I wouldn't be fidgety if you let me go to the bathroom. At check out she asked for my debit card and driver license then took a picture of my drivers license which was crazy as hell to me. So now I have to go and cancel my card. She explained to her staff member that she kept yelling at that they need to take pictures of peoples licenses so they can fight the disputed transactions they get from the clients who get f'ed up service the way I did. She didn't wear her mask... and kept trying to force me to lower mine ...? I'm a esthetician myself and i know my mask is not in your way. -_- There was layers of problems to this experience and I don't take stuff too seriously but WOW I know understand the saying "I'd give no stars if I could". A lot of their good reviews are fake, because this can't be the same environment I got my lashes from. And I've attached my receipt for $125 so the owner can't lie and say I didn't just come in there and receive this nonsense.

Went back to wearing lashes again and came across Nubellaglam Studio, made an appointment with…read moreFrancis and I loved the way my lashes came out. Francis is also very nice and knows exactly what you're looking for since there's many options. I highly recommend coming to Nubellaglam Studio!!

I went to school here and I ended up going for nails and esthetician. I can say this is cheaper…read morethan many of the schools around and I was able to really use my time to study and work on my craft. The manager also was very understanding with my schedule and having to miss a day here and there due to being sick or other life issues.

The student I had for my back facial, Aubrey, was freaking amazing. You're in a room with 4 other…read morewomen but everyone is very respectful and there for the same thing so there is no worries. It's so worth it. So worth it. Aubrey is about to graduate but all the students there well trained, in my opinion. Especially for skincare things. Massage has been hit or miss and same with nails. Overall, nice place for an inexpensive self-care routine(s).

Lady had no idea what she was doing, should have better instruction before letting students work…read more Got a pedicure but it was more like she took a weedwhacker to my toes. Ms. Linda was not the vibe, seems like a cash grab to print certificates, students smelled like weed. Non-stop bickering between the instructors. Super weird.

I really like Paul Mitchell. I like how close it is to home and how they have kept their prices for…read moreservices low. I go in to each haircut knowing that it is a student and that sometimes things can happen, also, it's just hair so if something does happen I'm not upset. I have had many great experiences here with multiple different students. The one thing I will say is that the education is not what it used to be. And I've learned this through chatting with students and being a guest of PM for many years. I really wish they would take the time to go back to teaching how to massage and wash hair. That is really the best part of any service.

Since the current times we live in require a second mortgage to cover the cost of a dozen eggs, I'm…read morelooking for ways to cut costs where I can. I heard about Paul Mitchell's services and found out Wednesdays is $5 for men's haircut so I took advantage. I knew it was a school and I knew it would be a student doing it. What's the worst that could happen? It's only $5 and my hair will grow back in a couple of weeks. Both student and instructor did great. It was the first time the student did a "skin fade," but the instructor was right there every step of the way making sure everything looked uniform. Was it the best haircut I've ever received? No, but everyone has to learn, plus it's only $5! Literally cheaper than a dozen eggs at the moment. If you're looking to cut your household budget, and you can show a bit of grace, then definitely check out The Paul Mitchell school

Aveda is such a hidden gem -- I only wish I had known about it sooner! I was lucky enough to be a…read moremodel for a friend who's currently in school here, and it was such a treat. I received a complimentary shampoo and blowout, and it felt like a mini spa day. All of the services are performed by students working toward their licenses, so I recommend coming with some extra time and a little patience -- they're still learning, and that's part of the charm. The salon itself is adorable, buzzing with energy from both students and patrons. The prices are incredibly affordable, making it easy to treat yourself without breaking the bank. I'll definitely be rebooking with Kylie -- she did a wonderful job, and I'm so excited to support her on her journey to becoming an experienced stylist!

The student was doing a decent job giving me a haircut until the snobby instructor took over and…read moreruined my hair. I still tipped the student but I'm very depressed by my new very unattractive haircut. I feel awful. Zero stars.

Incredible place to go to school. I was a graduate and both of my kids were too. Opportunities…read moreabound in a safe space to learn. Expensive but worth it.

This is a awesome private school the character of the school is amazing my children are happy about…read morethis.