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.

Today's makeup bootcamp was alot of fun! Cheryl was a great…read moreinstructor. We went over techniques that I always wanted to go over. We got time to work in teams and do make up demonstrations in class and have instructors critique our work. I would highly recommend anyone to take this class.

The company is a rip off never sent my certificate after attending a class, Called and emailed…read morefollowing up never returned my calls or emails. Dont waste your time. Just go to a rebuttable school.

I took the micro blading class and I absolutely loved it! Very hands on and it's so easy to catch…read moreon to everything. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to take up a new gig!

I truly couldn't have chosen a better school. I started this journey as an esthetician student…read moreduring a very difficult time in my personal life, and KC Beauty Academy became more than just a place to learn -- it became a safe space for me. I felt supported, encouraged, and genuinely cared for every single day. The school has a kind and peaceful environment that is also filled with joy and laughter. I grew not only as an esthetician, but as a person. I will always cherish the lessons, the growth, and every moment of my education here. I also met incredible people who became friends for life, which made this experience even more special. A very special thank you to my teacher Julia. I was so lucky to have you as my teacher. You are beautiful inside and out, and your positive energy made our days brighter and made us look forward to each new day at school. Your patience, encouragement, and belief in me meant more than you will ever know. You truly inspired me not just to become a great esthetician, but to grow in confidence and strength as a person. Thank you to Rino for always being there to help with anything and everything from the very beginning. Your kindness and willingness to assist made such a difference in my experience. And to Mr. J and Ms. Jenny -- thank you for your warmth and positivity. Your presence added so much to the atmosphere of the school, and I truly appreciate you both. I will be forever grateful for my time at KC Beauty Academy. It will always hold a special place in my heart. I miss you all

I came in for a keratin treatment and ended up meeting the director, Mr. J -- he's amazing! He…read morereally makes sure his students do a great job and runs this place so well. He's knowledgeable, professional, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I can't wait to come back for a balayage treatment!

Brandy Allen is such a talented makeup artist. She is an expert in various areas of makeup. She…read morehas travelled internationally doing makeup for celebrities. She is known for doing makeup for red carpets, photo shoots and film sets. She is hands down the cream' de la cream' of make up artist working right now. Her teaching style is very hands on and she is an encouraging teacher. I would recommend Cre8 Advance School of make up to anyone serious about learning and working in the make up industry.

From the owner: Makeup for TV/ Film, Editorial/Magazine, Celebrity, freelance business, Makeup and Hair artist…read moredevelopment, Special FX, Advanced hair techniques and more

Excelentes cursos, me encanta que los explica bien la maestra y que siempre hay apoyo en cualquier…read moreduda a cualquier hora

This school is great! If you want to learn something new like nails, make up, lashes and more this…read moreis the place you are looking for! The prices are super affordable, the teacher and her assistant are super super nice, they really care about you learning, they have very flexible schedules as well. I'm almost done with my acrylic nails course and I'm very happy with everything I've learned, their store has all the supplies you might need for nails! I feel blessed of having found this place, I totally recommend DS Diamond Studio!!!!

I was a bit confused when I read the reviews that are already posted, I had a great experience…read more I decided to go with the lash & brow lamination course, and I'm so happy with the skills I was taught all thanks to my instructor Justine. Justine was very welcoming & professional she made sure to check on our practicing on our mannequins & always asked if we had any questions after every lesson! The location is very well kept and it's very aesthetic, it's clean & cozy! My classmates were friendly and also very eager to learn as much as I was. I'm already considering taking another course. Huge thank You to Koketa Beauty I cannot wait to start this new venture

Tomé un curso de faciales de tres días en Koketa Beauty "Academy" con mucha ilusión y altas…read moreexpectativas, pero lamentablemente mi experiencia --y la de todo mi grupo-- fue muy decepcionante. Quiero empezar diciendo algo importante: la maestra Meli en ningún momento fue grosera, ni levantó la voz, ni tuvo una mala actitud personal. El problema no fue su carácter. El problema fue la falta de organización, preparación, respeto por el tiempo de los alumnos y la muy baja calidad de la enseñanza para lo que este curso cuesta. Durante los tres días se perdió muchísimo tiempo. No se comenzaba puntual, no estaban listos al iniciar, y gran parte del día se iba en tiempos muertos, pláticas irrelevantes y desorganización. Cuando uno paga por capacitación, espera aprovechar cada minuto aprendiendo, no esperando. El contenido fue muy básico y, sinceramente, insuficiente. Nos faltaron muchísimas cosas por aprender. Sentimos que básicamente pagamos por un certificado, no por una preparación real para salir y aplicar tratamientos con seguridad y conocimiento. Lo que más me pareció incorrecto fue lo que ocurrió el tercer día. Muy temprano, antes de terminar el curso y cuando todavía faltaba muchísimo por ver, nos hicieron pasar a tomarnos la foto de "graduación" y a grabar un mensaje hablando sobre nuestra experiencia. En ese momento todavía no habíamos terminado el día, ni habíamos visto todo el contenido pendiente. Se sintió como si quisieran obtener testimonios positivos antes de que nos diéramos cuenta de todo lo que realmente faltaba por aprender. Yo para nada me siento orgullosa de los certificados que compre. Eso fue lo que más me hizo sentir que se estaban aprovechando de nosotros. No fui la única que se sintió así. Todo mi grupo compartió la misma opinión y la misma frustración al final del curso. Este curso no es barato, y por esa razón me siento con la responsabilidad de escribir esta reseña: para que otras personas no inviertan su dinero pensando que saldrán realmente capacitadas, cuando la realidad es que la preparación es muy deficiente. Ojalá esta academia mejore su organización, respete el tiempo de sus alumnos y eleve la calidad del contenido que ofrece, porque actualmente no está a la altura de lo que cobra. Ahorren un poco mas e inviertan en una academia mil veces mejor, yo por ahorrarme unos dólares me fue mal. No lo recomiendo. (La foto adjuntada nos dejaron esperando después del lunch, ya habían pasado como 40 minutos extra)

I had a great experience with Elysee! From the beginning of my appointment to the very end -…read moreeveryone was welcoming and friendly, it was a great vibe. This was my first time getting a lash lift and i'm so in love with the quality of my new beautiful curled lashes. It gives my eyes the extra pop I didn't know I needed :) I'm so happy with my results. Thank you to everyone at Yumi lashes, Elysee you are truly an eye lash expert!

From the owner: Elysee Lashes enhances the value of beauty with elegant extensions…read more Naturally enriched and lasting comfort will satisfy you. Long-lasting techniques with accurate concentrations of angular glue in both lash and tweezers are already recognized as unique.

An "Advanced Darkroom" class was just about to start; however, I had pretty much no experience with…read morefilm photography or darkroom processes. Andrew Hall, the owner, and operator of The School of Light offered to teach me one-on-one during a weekend workshop to make sure I was fully prepared and confident for the advanced darkroom class. In a weekend, my world changed. I learned the art and mechanics of film photography, sharpened my perspectives for light and shadow, processed my own film, and developed my own prints. Nothing is quite as exciting as watching your photograph come to life, or as empowering as knowing you have full creative control in the darkroom. Low and behold, I was fully equipped for the advanced class - which was nothing short of magnificent. Andrew is incredibly friendly, passionate, patient, engaging, inspiring, a true artist with a wealth of expertise, and an exceptional instructor for your journey into the darkroom. I've since taken numerous classes at SoL and continue to expand my creativity into exotic and uncharted realms. The people who attend Andrew's workshops are just as friendly and likeminded as you. Everyone gets along and encourages each other; it's indeed a splendid place.

I took the darkroom fundamentals class "Into the Dark" with Andrew last year. Andrew spent lots of…read moreindividual time with each of the students, making sure we all coaxed the best out of our eyes and cameras (and hands, when it came to rolling film onto reels...). Since then I've been regularly developing film at home and making darkroom prints at SoL "print nights," where he opens up the darkroom to former students. More than just a well-equipped darkroom, Andrew's photographic experience is an incredible resource for Los Angeles photographers. Not only that, almost everyone I've met at print nights is equally passionate and excited about the creative process and makes the whole experience outstanding.