Happy to have returned for another hair color and Noa did an amazing job. She and the team are…read moreawesome and really take their time for perfect results. I'd recommend getting your hair done at this amazing salon/school.

Had a nice stress free cut and blow out. They did not push products. Also unlike another school…read morethere is no additional charge to have your hair dried. Nice folks. I'll be back

Haley did such a great job on my back treatment with dermabrasion. It was so relaxing. Will…read moredefinitely be coming back!

Had the most wonderful facial today by Addison. Very gentle, sat down to go over my worries. She is…read moreAMAZING!! I definitely recommend her!

Saul & Jenn were INCREDIBLE! I hired Kensington for my wedding party. Not only did we love our…read morelooks, but we enjoyed Saul's & Jenn's energy. They were very friendly & very professional. It felt like our friends were doing our hair & makeup. I was extremely happy with their work. Saul especially was talented in contouring & giving me a gorgeous classic & vintage look. Jenn did amazing with nailing the hair to match. I was super happy & I felt so beautiful on my day. I've never felt so confident in my life! Thank you Saul & Jenn for making me feel stunning on my day!

I had a terrible experience even before I could officially become a client. I am a bride who was…read morereaching out for potential services for hair and makeup and after over a week of constantly emailing back and forth (photos of myself and inspiration photos that they asked for) I was told to look elsewhere for services without any context. When I finally called to understand why after all this time spent emailing I wasn't given an opportunity to be matched with a stylist they told me that based on my inspiration photos they couldn't help me. My photos were of fairly normal makeup and hair that was just styled down with big curls. No phone call, no explanation. Must make it easier for you when you get to discriminate based on who you'd prefer to help.

Of all the makeup programs I could have stumbled upon, I was truly meant to find Maxima School of…read moreMakeup. Salpie has become one of my favorite humans. She is generously kind and filled with extraordinary experience. She truly is a great mentor and friend. Thank you Salpie!

Maxima School of Makeup Artistry is THE premier school for learning all things professional makeup…read morerelated. Not only that, but the director of the school Salpie is very hands on more than just makeup. We learn everything from sanitation, application and even set etiquette & personal advice that help you reach your goals that much faster. I personally graduated in 2013 and the educational experience I have had in association with this school is fantastic and never ending... Salpie ensures your understanding of the curriculum before graduation and helps you surpass any obstacles even after attendance. You get a fantastic brand new starter kit, and once you've gone through all that makeup (which takes a while even working everyday) the school helps you restock your kit at discounted prices until you, yourself have that ability as a working professional Makeup Artist. Overall, an amazing experience and I continue to get hands on education working with Salpie today. I have done several movie and commercial she sends you on. As well as assisting her on set, giving you real time experience of what it's like to become a professional certified MUA. I believe the certification is a necessary component to becoming a makeup artist because there is an industry standard and Salpie helps you hit all the criteria to set you up for the success YOU desire. I highly recommend this school to anyone wanting a serious career as a Makeup Artist.

I love my lashes! Week three, still going strong! I've been getting serviced by my beauty for over…read more3 years now. Best lash artist in Arizona.

From the owner: Lash extensions, microblading, nano brow technique, & lash training courses. Every service I…read moreprovide is with purpose to help you feel your best in your beauty.

I was in a huge need of a self-care day, but with limited budget, so I went to Aveda for a…read more90-minute facial treatment. Amber met me at the lobby and welcomed me to the spa area. We did a thorough assessment, and then got an okay from the instructor to get started. I took a nap. The mini massage was heaven. I ended up doing an add-on dermaplate for $20. After that, the total came out to be about $100. Amazing deal! Note: gratuity not included. I like that a basket of products was picked out for me, but absolutely no pressure to buy anything. Now that I know what were used, I'll likely go back to the retail store to pick some up during the holiday season!

I received the worst haircut from Julius yesterday, 09/10/2026. I have been to Aveda several times…read morebefore and have been very happy. I realize this is a school and they are students, SHAME on you Aveda for the lack of guidance you give these people. Julius did not follow the instructors instructions and was not comfortable going to her for more instruction. I wear a short spiky haircut and he cut it way, way to short and choppy, by the time I realized what he was doing it was to late. The instructor tried to even it out but it's still extremely horrible. Julius graduates in a month and is nowhere near ready for a salon. I would recommend you watch your stylist very close and have them stop and get more guidance from the instructors as they proceed with your haircut. My haircut is so bad I really feel I shouldn't have had to pay for it. I get my haircut every six weeks and Julius cut it so short it will be 10-12 weeks before I can grow it out to possible have any correction done to it.

Shampoo & conditioner is Amazing! Prices are reasonable. Lovely staff. I appreciate the staff and…read morethat they are on time. I am a Black American old lady and appreciate the staff and how they take care of me. I received a deep conditioning, blow dry and a flat iron. I wanted a Silk Press but that's not what I received. The stylist was limited in products & equipment to produce a Silk Press. I appreciate the stylist making the most effort to style my hair. Thank you.

I worked for Avalon in both admissions and leadership roles and ultimately left because the…read moreorganization's values no longer aligned with my own. The most significant challenge was what I perceived as a disconnect between leadership expectations and the realities of campus operations. Admissions teams were often expected to meet aggressive enrollment goals while managing constantly shifting priorities, limited resources, and inconsistent communication. Much of my role involved translating unclear or reactive direction into something representatives could realistically execute. In my experience, enrollment volume was prioritized more heavily than retention, student preparedness, and long-term student success. This created confusion around performance expectations and what outcomes were truly valued. I observed situations where high enrollment numbers appeared to receive greater recognition than efforts focused on retention, student readiness, and long-term outcomes. I also observed inconsistencies in recognition, advancement opportunities, compensation practices, workload distribution, and communication that negatively impacted morale. Many talented employees worked extremely hard to support students and improve operations, but feedback and recommendations from frontline staff often seemed to go unaddressed despite recurring challenges. Another concern was the culture within leadership. Rather than fostering collaboration, there were times when competition, poor communication, and uneven information sharing created unnecessary tension between teams and departments. This often resulted in employees acting as intermediaries rather than being empowered to work together directly and effectively. I frequently felt that organizational decisions were driven more by enrollment growth and financial objectives than by educational outcomes, student preparedness, retention, or long-term student success. I also felt that the perspectives of employees with direct experience working with students and campus operations were not given sufficient consideration when key decisions were made. I also experienced and observed workplace interactions that I perceived as insensitive and, at times, discriminatory. As a biracial woman, there were comments and situations that made me uncomfortable and caused me to question whether all employees were being treated with the same level of respect and professionalism. These experiences negatively impacted my sense of belonging within the organization. Additionally, I had concerns regarding how employee complaints and sensitive matters were handled. In my experience, confidentiality was not always maintained in a manner that fostered trust, which made employees hesitant to raise concerns or provide honest feedback. While I cannot speak to everyone's experience, I personally experienced interactions that I perceived as dismissive, demeaning, and unprofessional. Over time, this contributed significantly to my decision to leave. I genuinely care about career education and the students these schools serve. There are many dedicated campus employees throughout the organization who work hard every day to support students and help them achieve their goals. However, I believe the company would benefit from placing greater emphasis on student outcomes, retention, employee development, transparency, accountability, and stronger alignment between leadership decisions and campus realities. Pros: Dedicated coworkers, meaningful work with students, valuable admissions and leadership experience. Cons: Heavy emphasis on enrollment metrics, inconsistent communication, frequent shifts in priorities, limited recognition of employee contributions, concerns regarding workplace culture and confidentiality, and a disconnect between leadership and day-to-day operations, main focus being securing the 20+ grand from students for tuiton and not actual education.

10/10 Very informative program and was a very easy going…read moreenvironment. All of the directors were helpful and patient.

I have been going here on and off over the last year and today I received the best service yet! Sue…read morewas absolutely amazing, personable, kind, and skilled! The prices are unbeatable and the staff is so fun. It's a relaxing environment and well equipped. I got a wash, blow dry, and flat iron and it was excellent! I highly recommend this business and be sure to ask for Sue!

I understand this is a training school and that they are learning, but I think better expectations…read moreneed to be set prior to the appointment. I came for a blowout, and right off the bat, it was evident that the trainee was not experienced with blowouts on long hair. However, I had no issues with the trainee itself. The trainer would come here and there to give some pointers, but after the wash and comb through, the trainee spent several minutes on one small section of hair while we were almost an hour into the appointment. While the trainer was there, I politely asked if it would be possible to complete the blowout in 30 minutes, as I had to be somewhere. This was on me because I have longer-than-average hair, and I should have double-checked while making the appointment. I was told that it would take about an hour when I made the appointment. The trainer got super defensive and stated that I was asking for too much, and this would technically be an $80+ blow out (my blowouts at traditional salons have never been $80+). I was surprised as to why he was so offended when I only politely asked and even offered to come back at a later time, as they close at 3 pm. Nonetheless, my event was postponed, and I was able to stay for longer, but the trainer ended up doing the blowout while the student watched. What I don't understand is why the students are made to do the service independently when they do not have much experience. The trainee was very sweet, and I understand that they were trying their best. It was overall a strange experience, and I don't think I will go back again. The results were just okay, and the curls did not last through the day.

I traveled here to get my hair cut/colored after learning that my usual people moved to this…read morelocation. It is run by the same beauty school I formerly attended in both Tempe & Chandler, International Academy of Hair Design. Miss Pearl got me in right away and we discussed my hair options. Elizabeth was the student who did my hair & she did an amazing job! I am very happy with my hair, the service, & hospitality I received. That makes me a very loyal customer!

The best beauty school in Phoenix! The education and dedication from the school are incredible. Go…read moretake a tour and meet the staff!