Absolutely an amazing training , to all my hairdressers friends out there - Please considered take…read moreon this incredible learn experience at #thenewredkenexchange they have put together an amazing team of fantastic educators with a vast knowledge on whatever you may need - they are dynamic , they keep you engaged every second their creativity is remarkable and so it is their kindness , I have been attending several classes every year during my 12 years doing hair and I must tell you- there is nothing like it !!!! Do your future self a favor and get out of the ordinary and jump on this magical journey! I will be back on the spring of 2018 !

Hands down one of the best schools I've attending in my years of hairdressing! I came to attend…read moretheir class Color and know Why and I've been blown away by not only all I've learned but the facility itself. It's centrally located to everything which is a huge bonus. The staff is so darn happy they have you smiling all day long and really inspire passion for our craft. To my fellow hair stylist looking to further yourselves with your skills, Come here! It's an investment well worth every penny!!!

Everyone is so friendly!! Great service! I will be back as soon as possible, thanks for a great…read moreexperience

Horrible. Do not go. Their "little" patch covered the entire back of my hair. A complete section of…read morehair in a different color. It was not hidden at all. Total disaster. Very rude. No apologies.

Markeith is an incredible instructor, and I had the honor of being a demo for his students. The…read morefacial was so incredibly relaxing, and I felt like I was getting such special treatment! I left feeling like a new woman! The chemical peel, extractions, and mask all felt so wonderful. Thank you so much, Markeith. I definitely will be back for more srevives at Empire. I also want to acknowledge Diana who was also in the room and very sweet. The staff at the front desk and also just passing through the lobby area were very welcoming and inviting.

I'm not sure about the education program, but I am writing about a canceled haircut appointment. I…read morehad scheduled days in advance for a haircut, since I'm not fussy and was looking for a good deal on a women's trim. But on the day of, I arrived and they informed me that they had canceled all of their appointments because the receptionist was out for the day. The receptionist was supposed to notify all guests about their appointment cancellation, but I didn't receive any notice. I was a bit annoyed that I had trekked over in the rain just to be told to come back another day. Service is not good.

What does one have to do to get their (promised) certificate and a pro card from an Academy that…read moresupposedly has very good connections in the industry? Filed a complaint with the BBB and nothing. Anyone else?

Here's the deal, while you're in class, they bribe you to leave a 5 star review for a free makeup…read morebrush. That's the real reason why I left my first review. While I did get a little out of it, 5 stars is a stretch. What's disappointing is that they never followed through the certificate for a friend and I. And they haven't been responsive to any text or calls.

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!

This is a truly wonderful esthetic school. The tuition is very reasonable compared to many other…read moreprograms, and I feel that the education I am receiving is well worth the cost. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and approachable, which makes the learning environment very comfortable. Sobia is very knowledgeable and patient, and she takes the time to explain each procedure step-by-step so students can really understand both the theory and hands-on practice. I really appreciate how supportive they are -- they encourage questions and make sure everyone gets individual attention during practice. The school is clean, organized, and professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about their students' success. I feel much more confident in my skills because of the quality training I've received here. I would highly recommend this esthetic school to anyone who is interested in starting a career in skincare or wants strong practical experience with great instructors.

I read about TiGi's model calls on Fridays 6-7pm and decided to stop by to see if anyone was…read moreinterested in using my super curly hair. I met an apprentice Jessie who agreed to do either relaxing or highlights. She set up an appt for a Sat a week away. I decided to go with highlights and lowlights. She did full head, which took around 3 hours, and did an amazing job. She was very helpful in picking out colors and pretty much doing exactly what I wanted. And she was great to talk to as well. I don't think I could have asked for more even if I was paying. However, this was free too! This was an absolutely fantastic experience for me! I hope they'll want to use me again in the future (another apprentice offered to cut my hair soon).

I am originally from Georgia and there Toni and Guy is more prevalent. When I was in high school I…read moreused to do the model exchange program and always had the most "in" haircuts -- ie faux hawks, a-symmetrical...all sorts of colors..etc. When I moved up here I grew my hair out and became plain Jane. When I wanted to get a fresh new shorter cut I was surprised to see that there aren't any Toni and Guys in NYC -- but I found the Tigi Academy...and found CHRISTOPHER. I already trust the Toni and Guy/Tigi family -- because they are always on top of the latest trends. I did not do the model exchange -- I wanted to pay for an amazing haircut and have an amazing experience. That, I did. Not only is the Academy in a really cool and ritzy party of town - with a great view - But it was clean, modern and every single person there was friendly to me. I am always nervous about paying a good chunk of change for a haircut -- but wellll worth it! The first time around Christopher cut 9 inches off and he made me feel confident and he took control and I loved the result. It was cute right then, and was cute when it grew out. I've already gone back for a second cut. He's my man!

The trainee used toy scissors on my hair and was told never to use them again. My haircut was very…read morestrange with one side as short as my ear and the other long. When I complained the nasty looking instructor was annoyed and told me that I should not complain because these were students. The student was very skittish and nervous. The finished job was terrible and when I told her she needed to use finishing product on my hair she searched for some and came back with a little drop. The instructor was heavy and nasty looking so I didn't expect any good to come from this woman. Aveda products are awful too.

I dyed my hair blond last montth and I love it.!!!!! Makaing a neew appoibtmentt today.read more

Annoyance calls multiple times a day from this number. I've asked to be taken off the call list…read moreseveral times. They leave weird psychotic sounding messages. When I called back again today, to ask them to stop calling, the rep smugly said "we're allowed to call you because you asked about our school". It's like they enjoy harassing people. I did leave my contact info back in MAY, spoke with someone at the school, and it sounded like a scam, so I said I wasn't interested. Then after they called me 5 times in one day, I asked to be taken off the call list. The calls have continued for over five months now. At what point does it become unlikely that you're going to change someone's mind about attending their school? After the 3rd call? The 20th call? I blocked their number but the phone carrier could not block them leaving me creepy voice mails. I'm guessing that any experience as a student at the school will be similar.

A friend of mine is attending school here to become an esthetician, she needed people for facials…read moreand shoulder neck massages. I had a relaxing time, I entered the building filled out the paperwork and placed my upper attire in a basket along with my other belongings. Very quiet with soothing music playing in the background. The massage and massage was so good I fell asleep. My skin had this glow and she added something to my lips that made my lips baby soft. The only downside is parking in this area.