I had an appt for a haircut. Nothing crazy. Just a trim to the ends & a trim/cleaning up my layers…read more I asked for 4in to be cut & ended up with @ 9in cut off. I specifically asked the student that if she was unsure about anything I had asked, that she ask her educator for help. She didn't until the very end when she was doing some face framing & instead of gliding the scissors down the length of my hair to do this, she just chopped chunks into the front of my hair. The only way to salvage this was to cut my hair short to even this out. It was a terrible haircut & unfortunately I won't be going back. This is the second time this exact thing happened. While I understand they are students & you're taking that risk when you go, there just needs to be better supervision for the students. This girl who cut my hair was graduating in 4 wks & seemed like she was only 4 wks into the program. That's how bad this was. Also, I have been going here for probably 20 yrs so I k ow the drill. The caliber of students & educators has severely decreased. Back in the day the students & educators were much more professional & put together. Now when you go here, most of the students & educators look like they just rolled out of bed & grabbed anything on the floor. There is no professionalism. The educators used to come over and check in a few times during a visit. Now they come over at the beginning & the end & don't check in at all during the appt. This place used to be so much better than it is now. I would not recommend.

I have been coming to Aveda for about 15 years and always had a good experience. Tonight, I got a…read morehaircut and cleaned up my layers. The students are friendly and the vibe is relaxed. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and I learn how to talk about my hair. I only use Aveda styling products because they are so good for my hair. Parking can be a challenge, but get a great look and then go have some fun in South End!

Thanks Halle & Rula for a great experience, cut and color!…read more A beautiful match to my natural hair color and a fabulous cut to frame my features. Everyone was super nice!

As far as the service is there, I have not had a bad experience so far every student has done…read moreamazing my complaint is I purchased a membership months back and I read all the fine detail and the instructor that day told me to come in once a week and when I read the fine print, it told me it was monthly and I brought this up to her. She goes no no I am telling you coming weekly so I did that for a few months nothing was ever said then all of a sudden one instructors brought up to me that this was a monthly thing and so we went back-and-forth cause I told her I understood that but I was told to go ahead and come so I just need to get their story straight. I understand what the contract and I have no problem paying for what I come in for, but when I'm told something I was taking advantage of what I was told and then you know it's not the first time it's been brought up to me so that is what I have a problem with not everybody's on the same page in there, but the students are phenomenal

Good People caring and wanting to make sure the students are getting all they need to be successful…read more Love Cara and the rest of them such grear people. Making sure quality work is happening there

From the owner: Here at Summit Salon Academy Charlotte, we are dedicated to educating and growing future beauty…read moreprofessionals. Our mission is to create artists who will succeed in the industry while living their passion through hair design and creativity. We are inspired by you everyday!

There were many services offered. I was really impressed as you can tell. I personally opted for a…read moreperm rod set, however, they do sew ins, braids, silk press wash, and go roller sets etc. The best part is it's affordable. The service was amazing and I definitely will be going back. Keep in mind. This is a school and they are artist so they sensitive about the Ish so go in with an open mind and allow them to work 10 out of 10 experience. Conjy is the best!!!!!!!

I went and had finger waves done I telling the truth they…read morewere hard like l wanted them and they was cute

I knew it was a beauty school so I packed my patience, but I definitely didn't have a positive…read moreexperience. The "instructor" was snacking on potato chips and not observing the trainee's work. The trainee didn't speak much English but there was a translator but it was still painfully slow. The polish job was sub-par. The pedicure had taken REALLY long and I needed to get out of there so the instructor decided it was better to re-polish - after the trainee tried to fix a smudge she caused. She sprayed OIL BASED quick dry between the two coats of polish - guess what that did? A full 30 minutes later, after driving home with the fan blowing on my feet, the polish was still not dry! Also, they use some off-brand of polish that isn't heavily pigmented so the job looks like it was done with that cheap polish you get at Walgreens. Save your money and go somewhere else.

I was asked by the business CEO/teacher to take my review down or she would "tell the public my…read moreprogress in school" then when I did not respond to demands, she went on google review that apex holds "high standards "and sorry I couldn't keep up. If high standards is teaching curriculum backwards and majority self study I would hate to see what low standards are.. for one that's so unprofessional as a "ceo and teacher"And for two the other schools Wouldn't even accept my hours once they found out it was from Apex I was specifically told that I would have to start over because they know the school is "no good" ‍ Side note I was also advised to pay cash. Also the teacher turn over rate... new teacher every other day at one point, no teacher at all for a couple weeks. ***I was The only student kicked out while let everyone else stay even the ones that originally brought up the fact she wasn't accredited. I was also the only white Caucasian American student at that time****

I Graduated from NC nails and esthetics back in January (2026)! My experience there was awesome the…read moreteachers are super sweet and will show you anything you have questions on. It wasn't as expensive as I was thinking it would be, I was full time so it was a little cheaper too! It's awesome being a student here because esthetic students can ask you to model for them and you basically can get free services done for having them practice on you. I made life long friendships here, I'm actually working in a salon right now with two of them :) thank you for guiding me in this new journey! Good luck to everyone who is trying to become a nail tech!

My daughter recently completed her esthetics training at NC Nails Esthetics Academy, and we are…read moreboth incredibly grateful for the experience she had there. The instructors are knowledgeable, kind, and truly supportive. They genuinely care about their students and help them build confidence along the way. The hands-on training is excellent--students have real opportunities to practice and develop skills that truly prepare them for the workforce. I've seen a beautiful growth in my daughter--not only professionally, but personally as well. She feels prepared and confident to begin her career. I would highly recommend this academy to anyone interested in esthetics. Thank you to the entire team for helping my daughter grow into a confident and capable esthetician!

If you have any thoughts of going GOOO! Everyone there was so nice and it was an amazing service…read more They listened to my concerns and even gave recommendations after the service was done. So relaxing and so worth the price!

I have been here several times and the students do your nails and they are still learning so it…read moredoes take more time. They work hard, do a good job, and the cost is great! I am always pleased with the outcome and enjoy helping them to practice their skill. The teacher is always pleasant and available to help the students along the way. She answers any questions or concerns you may have too. Great job!!