Fantastic facial and mani/pedi! Patient, professional, great experience! Looking forward to…read morevisiting again!

All the teachers at ABI are incredibly kind, compassionate and understanding. I learned a lot from…read moreSuki, Hallie, and Ms. Kaori as a nails student and felt really prepared when I graduated!

I have had my long hair cut here 2x & a facial. Enjoyed each and every visit. I recommend even…read morethough they do rotate students most of the time. Have not so far had a bad experience. So far so Good!

I still highly recommend Bellus Academy for affordable services and supervised student work. The…read moreenvironment itself is welcoming, and the value for the price is hard to beat. However, I want to clarify an important update regarding my experience with one specific stylist. After my appointment, the stylist reviewed my personal social media and later sent me a message declining to service me further--not due to anything that occurred during my appointment, but because I styled my own hair differently outside of the salon. While I respect a stylist's right to set boundaries in their chair, reviewing a client's personal content and making assumptions about them felt unprofessional and inappropriate. Client autonomy outside of appointments should be respected. That said, this issue reflects one individual, not the academy as a whole. I would absolutely return to Bellus Academy and simply book with a different student/stylist moving forward.

I went to the school to get a student haircut, and I left more disappointed than ever…read more FAIL: The space for the haircuts was a total mess, chairs and tables all over the place, heads placed around every available space, uncleaned floors and windows--just disgusting! FAIL: When I got a student, I provided him with a clear description of what I wanted him to do (description below), yet several times he was unsure of what the simple instructions meant, so he had to call over his instructor. The sad thing is that the instructor was also fairly clueless. He keeps insisting on ignoring my instructions and doing only what he knows. My hair is naturally curly when the length is greater than 1.25 inches, yet he treated my hair like it was straight. It's appalling that students aren't properly taught the difference in curly vs. straight hair, so I'll never go back and tell everyone not to go here. FAIL: The student also decided to shorten my beard that naturally blends into my hair without asking me. I asked what he was doing without my consent and he said, "Oh, OK" Analysis: The students ARE CLEARLY NOT taught to keep their workspace clean, the difference between curly and straight hair, or that you should always ask the customer if the directions they're going in are right. My instructions: "Keep the top around ¾ to 1 inch to control the curl. Use scissors only on the sides -- don't shorten them, just remove bulk. Blend the sides into the top softly with scissors, no thinning shears."

Just graduated from this school! Let me start by saying…read moreMs. Martha is such an amazing instructor. She will go above and beyond to help you learn. I saw with my own eyes how she helped students who struggle with learning abilities and they did well. Keep in mind that this is a school for adults!!! If you are focused on what you are here for you will succeed. THIS IS NOT HIGH SCHOOL!!! The manicuring program full time is fast paced so stay on top of assignments and you will be fine. Ms. Tina, Sandy and the receptionist are amazing as well. Thank you so much for everything.

I've been getting my hair cut here on evenings for about a year now, and I've always had a good…read moreexperience. The students do a great job, and the instructors are nearby to mentor them and make sure everything turns out right. As a customer, you can really tell this is a positive and supportive place for the students to learn and build their skills. Everyone is friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about doing good work. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quality haircut at a reasonable price or an aspiring cosmetology student looking for a great learning experience.

We keep taking our family back again and again. Huge shoutout to Natalie! Thank you!!!read more

ALVA BEAUTY COLLECTIVE @ LEMON GROVE…read more Parking is available out front for free and for all customers! This place is located in a plaza, there is a lot of space. This salon is also HUGE. If you're looking for something FREE and CHEAP for salon services, come to this spot! It's by students doing your haircut, nails, highlights, all of it for free or at a cheap cost. Men's haircut is free! I was in contact with Frida, a student at this program to do my hair for partial, only costing me $60. The experience was great, my hair came out perfectly blonde, it was smooth. The salon is huge! It's very clean, and staff are very friendly. I really loved how Frida was very caring and detailed-oriented, it made my experience so much better. I'd highly recommend booking an appointment online!

I encourage anyone considering this program to ask very detailed questions and obtain written…read moreclarification about exactly what will be taught before enrolling. In my experience, I did not receive the full program that was originally described to me during enrollment. As I reached the end of my training, there were areas of the curriculum that were not provided in hands-on practice. When I asked about completing those sections, I was informed there was no time remaining and that I would need to finish the program as it was. This made the experience feel incomplete and frustrating, especially for a vocational program where practical training is essential. I recommend researching carefully, asking for specifics in writing, and making sure the program truly aligns with your expectations before making a commitment.

I would like to share my experience with the Prestige Beauty School. I was looking for makeup…read morecourses, and this school caught my attention with its 11-week program, where you can continue attending after completing it if you wish. Professor Shenael is a very good instructor; she is patient and explains your questions step by step. I do recommend the school, especially with Professor Shenael for the makeup course.

If Your New To The Beauty Industry A And Looking To Try…read moreLashing I Recommend You Attend PRESTIGE BEAUTY ! I Took This Class Back In November Of 2023 And What I Like About This School Is Thats Your Able To Come Back And Take Refreshers As Many Times As You Want FOR FREE ! Not Only That But You Also Get A Student Discount On Their Lash Products. Im Currently Taking A Refresher And I Love How They Teach You Everything You Need To Know! They Even Have You Do Hands On ! And They Give You A Kit With Everything You Need To Start Practicing! Diana And Brenda Are Super Nice Aswell ! I Highly Recommend Prestige Beauty Let Them Know Daisy Sent You ! If Your Reading This Comment (:

My son started the Barber Program at Bellus a few months ago, and he kept encouraging me to come in…read moreand experience their services for myself. I'm so glad I did! I scheduled a haircut, facial, and face wax, and I had an amazing experience from start to finish. Everyone was so welcoming, caring, and professional. You can truly tell they use high-quality products, and they take pride in the services they provide. I left feeling refreshed and pampered! I've already recommended Bellus to my family and friends, and I'm looking forward to going back to get my hair colored. Highly recommend giving them a try!

This review is for the amazing stylist Devyn, right from the start she had a warm, welcoming…read morepersonality. I let her know I was interested in having a wash, blow dry, and silk press. Devyn was very enthusiastic and excited to get right into it. It's been extremely challenging to find a reliable stylist in the North County area, so Devyn's willingness to really take her time, ask questions and be patient with my textured natural hair was so very appreciate. I felt like she really has a high regard and respect for her craft and it really shows in the work that she out puts. I feel so blessed to model her beautiful work and for her first silk press I think she did absolutely amazing. She's a natural with all hair textures and I look forward to working with her again soon! The student salon space overall feels very upscale and luxurious. Everyone is incredibly friendly and professional and I only ask why I didn't give Bellus a try sooner as they truly are molding the beauty industries next up and coming professionals. Thank you again so much to Devyn for helping me feel refreshed and taking amazing care of my hair !