The service at Paul Mitchell Esani is very good. Everyone is so nice. Kimberly did a fantastic job with color and highlights. Very happy.

This review is kind of hard to write because you have to keep in mind that they are still learning and that's the whole point lol! Let me start by saying that everyone I came across was super friendly. Like SUPER friendly. I felt very welcomed. I went in for a blunt short cut. (The night school does not start appointments until 5:30pm btw) I was shampooed and then seated for my haircut. The haircut and style took about 2.5 hours, which is a very long time for what I was getting. HOWEVER, I know that these are hair stylists in training but I guess I just didn't know how long to expect to be there. My haircut was a little uneven so the supervisor fixed it up for me. It isn't perfect now but it is pretty decent. I'm not sure I would go back just because of how long it took. read more

If I could put zero stars, I would. I'm extremely disappointed in how this school handled a serious situation involving my safety. After a disagreement with a former friend outside of school, I responsibly informed the administration, just in case anything happened on campus. Instead of handling it with discretion, they told a front desk worker that I said I was threatened and felt unsafe, which was then repeated to the other student involved. When I came to school, I was verbally threatened by another former friend in front of multiple students. A group of girls began yelling at me, calling me names, and threatening to harm me physically. Security attempted to grab me instead of de-escalating the situation. I ran away for my safety, and instead, I was suspended from school, and because the school made me feel so unsafe, it resulted in my withdrawal. They also refuse to release my hours and credits to the state, so I won't be able to transfer anywhere else. I should have felt protected at school, but instead I felt targeted, unsupported, and exposed. This environment is not safe for students who are trying to focus on their education without fear of bullying or retaliation. I do not recommend this school if you're looking for a place that takes student safety and privacy seriously. read more

I arrived at 10:33 am for a 11am appointment and left at 2:56 with my hair undone. I planned for this service appointment the week prior and it ended poorly. The lead instructor, Eric, did my hair in front of students and it turned out awful. It (finger waves) looked matted and deformed. He had staff re wash my hair and left me sitting idle while he attended a meeting. I wasted 4 hours of my time in this unprofessional place. I won't be returning to this location. I have been a regular customer at Paul Mitchell (certified instructor) salons for the 35 years. I also worked in one of their certified salons and I know this level of incompetence is unacceptable. read more

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Got a shampoo and cut, and love the result! Everyone (students/future professionals, instructor, front desk) was welcoming and professional. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a haircut at a lower cost. A haircut does take a bit longer than at a regular salon (~2hr), so that is one thing to watch out for. read more

I struggle with how to review this, because after all it is a school. However being a school, I expected more involvement from the instructors. Lesson learned do NOT make appointments for Fridays. My first appointment was on a Friday and the instructor NEVER came to check on the student. The only time the instructor got involved was when I asked after things went horribly wrong. After nearly 7 hours and 3 attempts at processing my hair... I left with green hair. That being said, the front desk staff were understanding and helped make arrangements to correct the issue. I came back the following Wednesday to get it fixed. This time 3 instructors consulted to ensure we fixed the green without damaging my hair any further. The instructors also checked in every step of the way. Roxanne was attentive and ensured I knew exactly what she was doing. read more

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Listen, I found my life long stylist here! It is a school so you have to be mindful that a lot of other things are going on while you are there but I love coming here to get my hair done. I have had a few mishaps where they couldn't find the stylist that was supposed to be doing my hair but they jump right in and find me another one pretty swiftly. The Kirsten does my hair and she is amazing! We definitely develop a client relationship pretty quickly and her skills are unmatched. Now, again this is a school so you have a lot of background noise and whatnot BUT I do wish the instructors would be mindful that there are clients in the building. The constant yelling, to get instructors attention, across the salon can be a bittt much but you kinda get used to it. read more

I still can't believe that for $38, I got a haircut AND color AND highlights. I usually spend $35 at Scissorhands just to get a haircut alone. What a deal! And the catch? Well, this is a training school. Key is to get a good referral so thanks to Tulie L and Katrina D, I made a reservation with Julie Barnes. I am very happy with the results - and I highly recommend her :) Set your expectations this is a training school so allot a few hours if you want highlights and/or color. For me, it took about 2 hrs for highlights, 1 hr for color (if you need to cover up the white hairs like me), and another 1 hr for haircut & blow dry. I didn't mind the waiting - it was kinda entertaining to watch the other students practice cutting hair on the "heads on a stick". There is definitely a range of levels so again, you'd probably want to get a recommendation rather than just go with anyone. Check out the attached photo which has prices current as of 8/4/09. And bring cash for tipping!! read more

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I use to love going here to get my hair done. If you found a student that was good you could request them on a regular basis. However, since Covid the service is the worst. I had an appointment twice only to arrive and each time the person I requested wasn't in. The last time they didn't have anyone that could do my hair. I don't drive and it took me an hour to get there only to find out that I wasted time and money for nothing! The school would always call in advance to advise you that your stylist wasn't going to be in and would book you with someone else if you agreed to it. If not, they rescheduled you. Lastly, there is very little supervision. They always had staff that walked around to make sure the students were doing your hair correctly. Now they are to busy in a corner shatting with each other. Don't waste your time or money on this place!!! THEY AREN'T FIT TO DO A DOG'S HAIR!!! read more

I've been going to Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta for over a year now and have always been very happy with the services, and you can't beat the price. You should be prepared for a wait; it typically takes some time for the stylist to come out to greet you and take you to her station, and the service takes quite a bit longer than usual. I typically spend no less than 1.5 hours there TOTAL for a trim to my fine, chin-length bob. My criticism with the school is the way the students and instructors stand around talking, laughing, and horsing around. It's very unprofessional. There is also no dress code and the students wear whatever they want, and in some cases, they should be turned around and sent home. I think if the school enforced some new behavioral rules and dress codes, they would greatly improve their business atmosphere. read more

Ok, so here's the thing.......... My hair dresser in LA is TITS, SHUT UP! SO GOOD(See my SalonPURE LA review for the down and dirty details)! With such high expectations, you might wonder why I decided to head to a student-y training type facility to have my locks cut..... Well, my hair dresser in LA was educated at a PMTS in LA and advised me that when I was looking for a hair dresser here that I could probably find a student to hook me up. After speaking with the receptionist and telling her my needs in a "future professional" she picked the perfect student for my needs. I keep my hair short in the back, and long in the front, I have thick hair so I need someone who isn't afraid to get IN IT, while she was a bit timid at first, under the watchful eye of her instructor she was able to finally get in and make the hair cut hers. The wash was fantastic, the style was wonderful, and I think I was able to find a stylist who will be able to handle my needs, and my attitude, and my jokes. The school is what you can expect, all mod and minimal, the hipster version of salons, but the service is wonderful. I have even been able to wrangle my father, and difficult guy friends into a chair. And the general consensus is that for under 20 bucks, its an awesome haircut, especially with all the fine ass around. Shut up. So good, do it. read more

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Mary O'Shea did my highlights and I highly recommend her. (She graduates in Nov. 2019, so get her before she goes!) For a grand total of $40 ($30 + tip), I walked away with exactly what I asked for: subtle, beautiful highlights on my brunette hair. Assuming you get a colorist as good as Mary, this place is a balancing act between cost and time. My appointment was at 12:30; I didn't leave until 5:30. Fortunately, I had a free afternoon and needed to finish a book I'd been procrastinating on. Mary is delightful, communicative and meticulous, and her supervisor, Mary Alex, was the same. read more

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I visit for a wash and blow at least 3 x a month. I request the graduating stylist services. The music playing is usually super pleasant and almost party inciting!! Please be very aware they are students and not all have mastered every skill. You may be in there 2 hours for a simple wash and say, a bombshell style blow because they are learning and may not nail your request right away Parking is validated. read more

This place is a major SCAM! I attended this "school" and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. None of the programs that were sold to me during admissions were even offered. We didn't even have a teacher for most of my time attending this place and for the short time we did they were unqualified , they never actually taught us they would sit on their phones and shove us away, most of the "educators" we had, had barely even graduated themselves. I was told that we would have this program they call "phase 2" where you can apply to take advanced classes it NEVER happened! They didn't even have a teacher for that in night school. I had one of their staff members shove me in a huge metal door which I have a video of and she called the police on me, the police thought she was insane. So many bad things happened to me there and when I tried to talk to the director she not only did nothing about it but she avoided every situation. I am pursuing lawyers and have gathered all my evidence together and witnesses. I just want to warn any poor soul even thinking about attending this thing they call a "school" , it's like paying 20k for a car but never actually getting the car or your money back. I was willing to move on and look past everything that happened here until I reached my last day at Paul Mitchel, it was suppose to be a celebration but it wasn't it was absolutely one of the worst days of my life, my last few hours there they told me I need to pay an additional $3900 on top of the huge amount they had already gotten out of me for me to get my certificate, they had never even told me this before my last hours there so now they are holding my certificate of completion hostage. I have so much more evidence and more to tell. read more

I had a really great experience here. I don't color my hair at all so I just needed a basic trim and the first year student did great. I felt pampered with the best hair washing I have ever received and she was very thorough in the cut and styling. However, the only negative part was how long it took. My appointment was at 11:30 and I didn't leave until 1:40. I was not prepared for this and had to rush to my next commitment. Be prepared to spend some time. Totally worth it for a great $10 cut. read more

Had I known I was able to write a review for this school I certainly would have done it sooner. I have been getting my hair colored at Paul Mitchell the School since Oct. 2017 and I've not yet been disappointed. I have a Ceaser cut and the color I get is referred to as "icy". I call it the "Amber Rose" blonde. When I made an appointment to get my hair colored at another school because I couldn't get in at Paul Mitchell, I was SORELY DISAPPOINTED! Not only didn't I get what I asked and eventually paid for, I was told I had to come back for a second color AND PAY FOR IT. Of course I hadn't been told that when I made the appointment, telling them the color I wanted. Even though they are not yet professionals, the students at Paul Mitchell are considerate, and listen to everything you say. They explain the process to you from start to finish. And the pricing is AWESOME! I will definitely continue to come back. read more

PROS: affordable and they do good work I love my Balyage. You can get the Groupon CONS: you will be there for 3 to 4 hours but that is the nature of students learning. Just make sure you carve out enough time read more

I had couple times of trim and color couple years ago, so I trusted this place. I had just hair cut this time, round bottom plus layered long hair. I told her that I wanna keep length waist long, but it ended 3 ~ 4 inches shorter than waist. I think the student was very carefully cut my hair, but the teacher took over her job and cut like a "Hair Show"(seriously! My hair was all over the place lol), I think that's why they cut my hair too much. The student didn't show me how my hair ended up, so I didn't know they cut my hair too much at all. I paid $20 and gave her some tips. My hair grow fast, and they can't make my hair long again, so I won't complain. I just need to warn other people that you guys better check often how it goes. So you won't get what you don't want. They got more parking than I went to the place last time. And they gave me parking validate. This place is clean and open. Their shampoo chair looks cheap. Front desk girls are nice and friendly. I I like Paul Mitchel hair products, so I wanna have special treatment next time. read more

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They did a great job the hair color, but you can definitely tell it's a teaching school. They got hair color on my forehead, but she did try very hard to get it off with the color corrector. No worries, it faded. The entire color, wash, and style took a really long time. I believe I went in at 6pm and left after 9pm. The prices you can't compete with, I think this is a good place if you need touch ups and don't have a big event coming up. read more

I've been coming here for years. Yeah they're just students, but I think that's why they do a better job. If you're getting something complex just block your day off because you will probably be there all day. Everyone is always so friendly. The teachers will always ensure the students do a good job. Students typically ask their teachers if they're unsure which ensures they do a good job on your hair. I've never been let down. I love this place and I will continue coming here. read more

You know it's bad when you're calling another salon for a next day appointment to fix your hair even WHILE you're still sitting in the chair with your hair dripping wet. I went because I support learning. The past reviews stated that they were monitored carefully. ...I'm here to prove they do not. It was supposed to be a simple process. My harsh black Asian hair was going to be lightened to a soft brown. I'm not an idiot, I know I can't be a blonde and nor did I want that color. I just wanted a soft caramel/cocoa color. It had been done before, so it wasn't like I was a hair virgin. It wasn't even my student's fault, I want to stress that. She followed the instructor's directions. Instead of bleaching, they were going to put Lighten Up on it. It was supposed to draw the black and add color while doing it. I said, sure. What do I know? I'm not the professional here. So they colored me once. The result? Roots turned a pale gold and the rest of the strands stayed black. She called for help and was told to remix the same thing only this time to add to the rest of the strands. She did this. 5 oclock came and went. 3 other teachers came back and made tsking noises before adding their own input. My stomach sank when people looked at my hair and pasted a closed polite smile. Apparently second dye was not mixed properly and they would have to quickly apply 3rd dye. After the second wash, my hair was bleached. Yup. Bleached. It could be described as a yellow mustard barbecue color. The third dye was put and washed, at this point I could pass for Tony the Tiger's cousin. They put on the toner, which everyone was kind of using as their Hail Mary. At this point, I had already made said appointment and was just praying I still had hair on my head to fix. My poor student, she looked like she was about to cry. She stayed professional and worked her little butt off. I do not blame her at all. I blame the teachers. Very, very poor leadership. She asked for help several times and was brushed off! I'm not upset about my hair...I mean it's bronze now.. 5 hours of processing, lol. Seriously, like an orange bronze brass kinda color. But really , this is just hair, I'll get this fixed and I look good in hats. I'm upset over the treatment of the student. This is supposed to be this renowned school. I can't believe how they treat their students. If you were to go here, please know that the students are great. I met several of them while sitting for 5 hours. They really have a passion for what they do. But passion without direction can be dangerous. read more

I normally get my hair done at a high end salon. For a haircut, low light foils, and a semi-permanent hair color runs me about $200-$400 depending on where I go. The husband and I have decided to be more frugal so we can save enough money to buy a house and I realized that I was wasting too much money on my hair. My mother would take me to the local beauty school back home and I decided that would be a good call for me to try now. After reading through the yelp reviews I called the Paul Mitchell school to set up an appointment. I was able to get a time slot at noon the next day. Located in the King Plow Arts Center, the salon is beautiful, modern, and has ample parking. You check in at the desk, and after five minutes your student comes to take you to their chair. Keep in mind that this is a school, so there are students chatting, working on their mannequins, but it's not so bad. Maria was my student and she did a great job. Her teacher explained the technique I was asking for, and the whole process took about 4 hours. (It's usually 3 at my regular salon). There is a risk involved so it's good to come in with a good idea of what you want. I know the color chart well so I knew what lowlight/highlight colors to use. The benefits far exceeds the risk for me because I was able to help someone out, and I spent $45 + $10 for tip on a great job. I am definitely looking like a hottie now. :) P.S. Be sure to have cash for tips, they only take cards for the services. read more

I went here on a whim because I wanted my hair done badly and the stylist that I was going to try wasn't in her shop this particular day. I called and quickly made an appointment at Paul Mitchell-The School. I asked for a relaxer and layers and the young lady told me that if I could get there by 1 it would be a go. I had thirty minutes to drive only 20 away so that worked great for me. What I like about this location is the fact that it is really close to home for me. In my past hair lives I have driven 30-45 minutes to get to a hairdresser. It was well worth it but with gas costing so much nowadays I can't afford to do that. I pulled up to the complimentary valet (which helped a great deal because there was no self parking at the time I got there in the immediate vicinity of the salon (there are other parking lots surrounding the area but it was just too hot to walk) and checked in at the desk. My student, Brittany, came to get me a couple of minutes later. She asked what I was having that day and I told her I wanted a relaxer since I hadn't had one since April but I had blow the bejeezus out of my hair so it was stick straight. So I said I trusted her judgement (which was a HUGE leap of faith considering that she was a student). She said that "she didn't believe in relaxers" and told me I didn't need one. I thought to myself "well I guess she'll know how to deal with the ball of mess my hair becomes when it gets wet..." She proceeded to cut my hair first since it was already straight. She always asked her instructor questions when she doubted something but her instructor encouraged her and let her know she was doing the right thing. The cut took about 30 minutes which she said was her shortest amount of time cutting and it was only because my hair was so damaged at the ends she knew exactly where to cut. Good and bad for me I guess? lol After this she shampooed my hair with this wonderful tea tree shampoo and conditioner. She blow dryed my hair, flat ironed it straight and bumped the ends. I felt good about my hair at the end because my hair hasn't flowed with the wind in months (yikes!) and the fact that it didn't seem like she had to do any horrible detangling to my hair. I'm happy and I will be back....hopefully someone will give me a relaxer...? lol read more

I went for a cut and color, and Ashley did am amazing job, and is a super nice person!!!!! There seems to be like at least 2 instructors watching all haircuts at all times. If you like attention, you'll love it there. Lolololo. You really can't beat the price. read more

Been here twice, first time for a cut second time for a cut and color.Although I love the color, I wouldn't recommend unless you have time to "experiment".The color I requested and the color once completed were completely different.On top of that they CANNOT cut naturals.I would suggest going to a different salon for 4c hair.The lady assisting the student that cut my hair practically gave me a big chop.I went to Paul Mitchell with hair touching my collar bone,I left with my hair barely touching my shoulders. read more

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Zeinab Charara has the loveliest, sweet disposition! She did an amazing job with my hair color!

Pressed for time currently, all I gotta say is: LESS THAN $50 FOR FULL HIGHLIGHTS AND CUT. Julie was amazing! She will be there until November, 2009 (woo hoo for me). Thank you, thank you, thank you! My hair looks gorgeous! Bring cash to tip with BTW. I will CERTAINLY be going back (hence the 5 stars). read more

Ok, I've got some mixed feelings here. I've been to Paul Mitchell twice now and had two very different experiences (good and not so good from both). Keep in mind this is one of the best deals in town. It is only $15 for a haircut and blowout. If you check in with foursquare or like them on Facebook, you get an additional $5 off. Students who are being "supervised" by teachers cut and color your hair. The teachers don't seem to be watching very closely but they do have to sign off on your cut. On my first visit I was there for about 3 hours and the second I was only there about an hour. My first hair cut was far superior to my most recent one but it took the girl 3 hours to essentially trim my hair. Since the students graduate fairly quickly you will most likely get a random student each time. On my most recent trip, the girl did not ask me many questions about how I wanted my hair to be cut and was weird about me watching her cut it in the mirror. She also dried my hair with just her fingers for the most part and hardly used any product. That being said, the hair cut was not bad despite the little energy she put into it. The first girl I had tried an interesting technique and used lots of product. She also did a great job with the blow-out. If you are willing to live on the wild side a bit and take a little risk to save a little money, the school is a great option. It is really clean, modern, and cool on the inside. The Paul Mitchell products that the students use are also great. I'm sure I'll go back again. read more

I'd definitely come back for coloring! Thanks to Katrina D. I gathered bravery and went to get highlights and a trim. Asked for Julie (she'll be in school til Nov 09). Very friendly gal- So you gotta know, this is a school! highlights normally take like 2 hours, expect 3 for a school. Normally salons will put me under a hood, but I sat and waited for the chemicals to process on its own here! I really like my highlights! took awhile, but was well worth it! Julie was super nice, come prepared and be thorough, tell em what you want, bring pictures, don't be iffy- and it will make the process alot smoother! I wanted angled bangs, Julie cut it a bit shorter then I had wanted, but it's still very fashionable and cute.. and my philosophy, hair will grow- it's not life and death! Bring pictures, an open mind- and you'll end up saving money and a great Do! The Shampoo and Conditioner smell great- and don't hesitate to ask for some scalp massaging at the shampoo bowl. Bring Cash or Check to give a Tip to the wonderful hard working students! read more

All throughout college, I came to Paul Mitchell - the School for everything hair-related. Here's my quick breakdown: GOOD (1) They have grrreat deals, seriously. (2) The place is huge and decorated in a nice contemporary style. Awesome huge windows make it extra airy. (3) You don't have to worry about "breaking up" with your stylist if your last visit didn't turn out because they probably graduated already and you'll never see them again. BAD (1) If there are details about your hair that needs to be explained (i.e., my hair doesn't bleach easily, etc.), you'll have to keep re-explaining it because you get a new stylist every time. Even then, it's unlikely they'll know what to do with this type of information because every single person I've had acted surprised when my hair was still dark brown after bleaching it for a half hour. (2) No matter what you need to have done, it will take at least twice as long here as anywhere else so be sure you have time to kill. (3) Be prepared to feel like someone's guinea pig. These people ARE students and will inevitably make strange faces when they don't know how to do something. Most of the time, an "instructor" will even come over and they will touch and talk about your hair as if you're not sitting right there. Final verdict? This place is the best if you're unemployed, adventurous, and broke. But take my advice and "graduate" to a real salon when you're done with school. read more

This is my second time here. I've have both a phase 1 & 2 student. Both were excellent. I was a little nervous about having a student cut and color my hair but it turned out really well. Just be clear to tell them what you want to have done, and don't be afraid to speak up if something isn't right. Bring cash for a tip read more

I've been here so many times and usually have an amazing experience. The cut is only $5 and I get my curly hair straighten so I can make sure it looks good at the end so it comes out to $10. I've also brought my boyfriend and they did a great job on the men's cut. This is a school, so the beauticians are just starting out. The thing that makes this place so great is they have very well trained beauticians at their side. This past time I had a student that was a little scared to ask for help, so by the time she called the teacher over my hair was too far gone to fix. The student offered to just cut off the tail she had created. I really didn't mind going short anyways, so it shouldn't have been a problem but the teacher (Vee) INSISTED not. The only reason this place works is that the teachers can fix the students mistakes, but this woman refused. She actually said 'Well, honey, this is the cut you asked for.' Which most certainly wasn't true (who wants a mullet in this decade?) and her attitude made the bad cut much worse. If this was my first experience the rating would be one star and I would have never gone back. But, all the other good times I've had keep me from looking down on it. Just be cautious if your cutter's coach is Vee. read more

Do NOT go to this school . Professionalism won't be apart of the course selection. The staff could care less about you learning. Money is their motivation. read more

Summary: Hit or miss, it is only as good as the student (and the instructor) they assign to you. You get what you pay for. May take longer, so budget time accordingly. Since students will be doing your hair cut, it may become unprofessional at times. The time needed to cut the hair may take longer than usual since a newbie is doing it. My issue is mainly with the instructor not bothering to check on the student or maintain quality and the student's careless attitude. Hence the 1-star. I understand that they are students, and mistakes will sometimes be made, but best effort must be put forward for each customer. My request was rather simple haircut for mid-length straight hair (my usual haircut and it grew out so a trim was needed) that would take 20 mins max at a regular place. The student seemed more concerned with chatting with her classmates and racking up the required quota of customers/haircuts/hours needed to graduate than actually doing my hair. The student hairstylist could not judge the length of the hair or whether the cut was straight. I was made to stand (!) many times while she looked my hair over and attempted to cut. Despite me having hair with a centre parting, the resulting cut had hair on my left side shorter than the right! Again, I believe it is due to the student's inattentiveness. The main problem is the instructor never came around to check the progress even once, and simply signed off on the student's progress card after completion of the haircut. The instructor was also busy chatting and relatively unconcerned with what was actually going on. I've had friends go there and got a good cut/colour for a great price. So I think it's really luck of the draw. I'd advise asking for a Phase II student (someone closer to graduation) and showing up midweek and not on a Friday when they are more concerned with getting done quickly and going partying for the weekend. read more

Hello new haircare destination: $45 for a cut and full highlights better than I got last time I paid $200 at a Midtown salon. The student who cut my hair, Mandy, was only 6 months into her training, but managed to give me a professional, but youthful cut & color (with very limited direction from me). I guess I kind of thought of the Paul Mitchell School as this monolithic European place, so I was surprised to see such a diverse student body sporting a wide range of looks (punk/goth/natural/high fashion/braids/bridal updos/60s glamour). Black women - I think it would be safe for you to get your hair done here too. (How often does THAT happen, that we can all go to the same place?) This is located in the King Plow Arts Center; free parking is available. By all means, save yourself some money and go here. But, Mandy's my girl now. Book your appointment with someone else. (I don't want her to never be available because everyone is asking for her.) read more

Worst haircut ever. Oh, but its a school! No. I expected much better. I thought I'd give this place a shot after hearing the great reviews from friends and such. Plus, it was nearby. I made an appointment and when arriving, I was greeted by lots of young, hip, hair stylers. I was pretty excited to get a new haircut as my hair was getting super long - I opted for a shorter (but still below the shoulder) cut. The shampoo and conditioner wash were great, but my hair smelled like that product for about 3 or 4 days after the actual haircut.... it started to make me nauseous. As for the haircut, absolutely a NIGHTMARE. I made sure to warn my stylist that Asian hair was hard to cut (from what I've heard), and she said "Oh no worries! I cut all kinds of hair!". Basically my hair was right at my shoulder (shorter than what I wanted it to be, because she had to adjust it so many times). On the right side of my head were my bangs. They were chunky and choppy and not flowy at all. It looked like I had stairs running up the side of my head, it was so choppy. On the left side of my hair, was just supposed to be layers. It ended up being a massive chunk of hair ABOVE my ear. I basically had to wear a headband for 2 months before it grew out. It took almost a year for that whole side of my head to grow out so I could get a decent haircut again. Basically, long story short, at the end, she goes "I'm so sorry. I've never cut Asian hair before." I've learned my lesson. Next time I'll just pay more to get a good haircut. read more

I really enjoy getting my hair cut at these salon-schools. If you have good hair, then it is worth it. If you have difficult or kinky hair, then this isn't the place for you. Also, to lower your risk, you can request for an advanced student at the time you make an appointment. A regular student cut is $12 and an advanced student is $17. E likes Paul Mitchell better than the Aveda school. read more

Looking for a cheap haircut by someone dressed in black who thinks they're way cooler than you? Here's your place! No, honestly, it's a training school, so you can get a very inexpensive haircut here and it's nice to help out these budding Vidal Sassoons. Be prepared though - it might take a while - remember, this is a training school. There are teachers instructing while the stylist-in-training cuts your hair. Stop by Food Studio for lunch afterwards and say hi to me, too! :-) read more

Today was my first time getting my hair done at the Paul Mitchell school. I called in advance to make an appointment with a particular student; however, when I arrived I was informed that the student was not there. The front desk staff assigned me to another student who is a Phase 2 student. The price for a wash, blow dry and flat iron for a Phase 2 student is $20 (Phase 1 is $10). I was assigned to Keyona and she did an AMAZING job on my hair! She did a great wash, blow dry and flat iron. I usually wear my hair straight and she convinced me to try some curls/beach waves. I'm so glad I took her advice because my hair looks AMAZING, has so much body and smells WONDERFUL! Thank God that she doesn't graduate until December because I will DEFINITELY be returning to the school SOON! read more

The school is a great option for people on a budget who aren't super picky about their hair. I like to change up my hair, and the students are eager to try new trends and styles. Although the students are the ones working on you, their work is reviewed by "Learning Leaders" who jump in to correct any problems and offer suggestions. I would recommend going here if you want to save some money and you are open to change! read more