Clean and welcoming staff. No pressure for tips. Work was professional. All students were very…read moreneat and trying to learn and help each other. .

Victory Career College in Carson offers a variety of nationally accredited career arts programs…read moreincluding: * Cosmetology (up to 1,000 clock‑hours) * Hairstylist (600 hours) * Skin Care / Esthetician (600 hours) * Nail Care (600 hours) * Massage Therapy (500‑ or 720‑hour tracks) * Cosmetology Crossover for Barbers (300 hours) Their hairstyling program is currently $1,000 off for the first ten students who sign up because it is new. They offer hybrid/distance‑learning (2 days on campus and 2 days on Zoom). Programs & Financial Aid - Programs are designed to prepare students for state licensure and include both day & evening classes - They're accredited by NACCAS, BPPE, CAMTC, and approved for Title IV (federal Pell grants and Stafford loans) - Interest‑free payment plans are also available and it's $1,000 off the tuition price if paid in full in cash at the start of the program Days/Hours: - Skin Care (Day or Evening classes) Mon & Wed* - Cosmetology (Day or Evening Classes) Tues & Thurs* - Massage Therapy (Mon-Tues-Wed 8am-4:30pm) - Hairstyling (Day Only) 10AM-4PM Mon & Wed* - Nail Care (Evening Only) 5-10PM Mon & Wed* Barber Program is currently on hiatus *The other two days are on Zoom This school feels more like a real salon/spa, complete with licensed instructors supervising student‑run clinics. Prices are much lower than commercial salons, and there's a solid sense of community and professionalism. If you're looking for hands-on, salon-style training in cosmetology, skincare, nails, or massage therapy--and financial support is important--Victory Career College is a standout local option in Carson. With flexible schedules, accredited programs, and real-world practice through supervised clinics, it's a great place to launch a career in beauty or wellness. They also started a Beauty as A Business program that teaches students how to promote their businesses on social media and have a resume class to get you prepared for the real world. The graduation and licensing rate is 95%+. And as you can see from the job board pic, there's no shortage of jobs for the students here as businesses send their openings.

I went in last week for a spa day which included facials and massage. Torri B was the student who…read moretook care of me. She did an amazing job and made the experience incredible. I felt so relaxed! She was very kind and professional, went above and beyond!

Had a blow/dry style today with Cayla Romo and loved the style! I usually have my hair flipped up…read morebut let Cayla style it different and I am very pleased.

I attended the Dermaplaning class here at the InternationalDermal Institute today. Crystal was our…read moreeducator and did a fantastic job of it. She was knowledgeable and attentive in making sure we had a clear understanding and the skills to perform this service. She has a great personality and made the class fun. I have attended many classes here over my years of being an Esthetician. The facility is amazing and the education is the best in the industry. The educators are the best in the field. If you are an experienced Esthetician or just beginning in the field you will come away motivated and confident. They have schools all over the US and many other countries. The Institute and Dermalogica are leaders in the industry.

So I go to school at KC Beauty Academy and we had Melissa visit us today. First of all, she speaks…read moreto students like they don't know what they're doing and it was incredibly condescending and inappropriate. You're speaking to grown adults, please treat us like that. We are not children you can speak down to. SECONDLY! She kicked a student out after asking her a question that the student didn't agree with her on. This student didn't challenge her knowledge, didn't disrespect her, but she was confused with the answer she was given because after years of experience it contradicted what she's been told. So this student took the time to look up the information and so Melissa kicked her out of the demo. If you challenge this women she will disrupt the demo and kick you out. I've never met anyone in the professional industry with such a power trip. Awful , awful experience. I am appalled that this women would express her power in such an inappropriate way. Learn and do better, Melissa.

I have been here a few times for mostly simple stuff. Wash, Press/Flat Iron and trim. The students…read moreare great. My hair looks great when I leave. I usually pay about $25 including tip. A wash and press would normally cost me about $55 + Tip at my normal hair salon. The only down side is at John Wesley it takes them a little longer to do the job (about 2.5 hours) for a press and curl when my normal shop takes about 1.5 hours. But they are students so I totally get it and I don't mind spending the extra hour. I am going to make it a point to go back every 2 weeks. Oh and FYI street parking only so bring lots of quarters to feed the meeter.

I went to get a hair cut I had a pic of the hair cut and this dude jacked me up big time. I have…read moreto wear a wig until it grows back. His instructor just walked by and said nothing. I felt like I was in a bar with all the cussing that was going on.So to me, they're not teaching them.Customer service skills, they're not coaching them like they should with haircuts.They were kids like they were at a high school playground and I am putting the word out.Don't go in there.They don't give a, you know what about you or your hair. I see, I have to at least give him one star.I don't even want to do that, so here you go. Oh, one more thing. When you send these students out to get a job at a salon I pray for the salon, you have to teach them how to be a professional..

The young lady signing people in at the front desk was attentive and welcoming. I went in for a…read moretrim and I was greeted in a kind manner by Cierra the young lady who trimmed my hair. She is very attentive to detail, sweet, and knows her stuff. Thank you Cierra.

You all need to keep in mind the beauticians here are still learning! It has been a while since I…read morecame here to get my hair done, but I remember having good things to say about these students. Make sure you give yourself enough time to do anything here, the students are very careful with their work and the professor has to look over whatever is done. To some people this is a pain, but it makes me feel more comfortable with what is going on. Eva was awesome! I came in for a hair trim and even asked her to do my bangs. It's scary to trust someone to cut bangs that go across your forehead, but she did an amazing job! Ill be coming back when they open up for the summer to get an ombre from her, definitely will review again after that experience!

I walked the campus over 2 days since I was in the area. Very clean and vibrant. Larger than I…read morewas expecting and impressed. Great college to go to with major items in campus to do. Students everywhere and getting ready for spring break.

Came here to visit some alumni for a business meeting and got to see the basketball team play Cal…read moreState Fullerton. It was interesting to hear that the Pyramid leaks when it rains what?! The campus was beautiful and the shark lab was the best thing ever!!!!!!! Also, the baseball team name?! Hahahaha

I arrived at 7:20 PM (19:20) after being told walk-ins were accepted until 8:30 PM (20:30). From…read morethe moment I walked in, the environment felt cold and unwelcoming. At first, they were going to set a chair out for me, but then the tone shifted. They started asking what I needed, and shortly after, told me they wouldn't be able to take me--despite it being over an hour before closing. I have very low hair, no longer than a #2 guard, so I was surprised they turned me away for something so simple. For a barber school, I was shocked there was only one student working and no sense of professionalism--especially from the instructor. I honestly feel sorry for that student. I even called ahead of time to avoid this exact situation, and I don't appreciate having my time wasted and leaving without a haircut. If you're looking for a better experience, I highly recommend the Mastery Academy off of Orange. They're half the price, have a full staff, and the environment is friendly and welcoming. Total night and day difference.

I'm all for supporting the youth and new upcoming barbers. I was excited to bring my son for a…read morehaircut-I prefer to contribute to a community of individuals who are Pursuing their passion, rather than go to a salon. Unfortunately my visits here have not been very good. Most of the students are using a lot of profanity and having inappropriate conversations . Not only did I feel like I had to cover my son's ears the whole time , but the students were also eating chips while cutting hair. I'm all for a fun learning environment but this place lacked any type of professionalism. You'll also be waiting for an extremely long time . Took 1.5 hrs to complete a simple kids haircut :( Came twice,but today will probably be my last visit here.

I had one of the most unprofessional experiences of my life at this school -- specifically due to…read moreNancy Lopez. I scheduled an appointment to get my hair braided. I arranged childcare and missed work for this appointment. When I arrived, the front desk staff (not the person who booked me) realized there had been no communication about needing to wash and blow-dry my hair before braiding. I explained that Nancy had never informed me of this, and thankfully the front desk kindly honored the original quoted price. After my hair was washed and blow-dried by Christina, we were about to start braiding when Nancy stormed in and abruptly demanded that the service stop until I paid extra for the wash and blow dry. She was loud, rude, and dismissive -- even putting her hand in my face when I tried to explain the miscommunication. She told me not to speak because she was "talking to her student, not me." She then touched my hair and began making discriminatory comments about its length and thickness, saying that it would "cost more" but refusing to give me an exact price. Instead of resolving the issue, she escalated it, argued, and ultimately instructed the student to stop the service entirely. When I asked for her supervisor, she claimed she was the boss and the supervisor, blocking any accountability -- until I insisted and was finally able to speak to the actual administrator, who was kind and understanding. This unnecessary conflict wasted 25 minutes of my appointment, leaving the students pressed for time and forcing my service to be cut down to 2 braids instead of the 4 I had booked. I want to be clear: the students and instructors were professional, kind, and compassionate throughout this. The only problem was Nancy Lopez. Her behavior was unprofessional, hostile, and completely unacceptable in an educational or customer-facing environment. I will be reporting her to the board for her conduct. If you book services here, please know the students are talented and respectful, but the administration -- at least under Nancy Lopez -- is another story.

My experience here was pretty smooth. The space felt clean and comfortable, and the staff handled…read morethings in a calm, professional way. The service followed a clear process and stayed on track the whole time.

I am a regular at this establishment because I live nearby. This beauty academy has many different…read moreprograms for cosmetology and they keep adding more. They even help students get financing in terms of providing resources for them. The services are provided by students who are supervised by teachers. They have a day program and an evening one. For today's service I requested a regular pedicure and the student did a good job. Last time I was here, it was rough as the students did not want to interrupt their teacher so the colors on my mani & pedi were weird one's they pulled out of their bags. Additionally the teacher was in class and not supervising their work. I was not happy when I left. But today I was

This review is purely for scheduling. I made an appointment for the academy weeks ago, and they…read morecanceled less than two days in advance because the student calendar changed. I was never told about this possibility and find it very unprofessional. There was no apology, just a message that it was cancelled and they could fit me in in three weeks. If you make an appointment just know that they may cancel on you after you've waited for weeks with little notice.

I attended one of the accelerated courses at CIEMT and left with the worst impression of the EMS…read morefield. Matt and a few other instructors make it seem like its a burden to have to help students. A lot of the equipment is also old and broken and students are then blamed for it. I honestly did not feel like anyone at CIEMT wanted me to succeed. The entire experience felt like I was being hazed. Being yelled at and demeaned is not a bug but a feature of CIEMT. Do not attend this school if you want to have a good experience learning. I promise you that you will regret it. Do not be fooled by the low program cost. I ended up taking another EMT class at UCLA and I passed without any issues. Please take your hard earned money elsewhere.

AVOID THIS SCHOOL. I chose this EMT program after doing thorough research it seemed like a great…read morefit. I went to their website and registered for the June course, paid the $250 fee, and only then noticed I had been enrolled in the May session instead. I never even viewed the May option, and this all happened within two minutes. I immediately registered again this time correctly for the June course. Since it was late at night, I couldn't call right away, but I contacted the school the next day to explain the situation and request a refund for the mistaken May enrollment. The woman I spoke with was incredibly rude, dismissive, and repeatedly blamed me, refusing to even hear me out. She said it's my fault and that it's none refundable and that I singed it. She made it clear that they wouldn't help. So, I had no choice but to dispute the charge with my bank. Then today, I received an email saying I was being refunded for the June class the one I actually wanted and was told I'm no longer welcome at their school for making a false dispute which is not true. Meanwhile, three of my friends registered with me, and after hearing about this experience, they've decided to go elsewhere. So congratulations you kept $250, but lost four students. I will be exploring legal action due to your unprofessional conduct and the clear issues with your glitchy website. Future students, do yourself a favor and find a school that actually cares.