I had a great experience at this beauty school. The staff were all very friendly and although it's…read morenot the nicest beauty school I have been to, looks are deceiving. It was very clean and comfortable. I went in for a hair color and cut and walked out with the works. Hair, brows and pedicure how can you beat the prices. When coming here or any school for that matter, they are STUDENTS-take that into consideration. But I will definitely be back! Jasmine was my stylist student and did a great job.

I had an appointment but still waited 45 minutes. The staff are very nice just on the slow side. No…read morefrills kind of place. It's not a spa. But for the money it's a good deal plus the girls get experience. Be 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.

Awesome! Wonderful, perfect nails every time. I am really particular about my nails and I get…read moregel fills and gel polish overlay and that is hard to find for some reason. Sindy does a perfect job every time and I don't have to worry about my nails peeling or curling early. I followed her from her SF salon then to her space at Shylock's and so glad she is still in San Rafael. (Close to the San Rafael Transit Center, so easy for me to catch a bus on the way home.) Large selection of colors for gels and regular polish. (My favorite is Perfect Match.) She also does fantastic and complex 3D nail art designs when I'm feeling more artistic. But I love the glitter! I love the new location of the salon and the boutique ambiance is super cute and relaxing! Make an appointment because she books up quickly and travels to teach. I usually book the next appointment when I go in.

Classic is amazing! First, it was very nice being able to communicate via text, as I have a 3 month…read moreold daughter and holding a phone conversation is near impossible. Through text, she was able to quote a price, squeeze me in her schedule (same day!) and tell me the best parking near her location. Second, she was very understanding of my situation, having a 3 month old who needed her passy put back in a few times and sound machine turned on. Classic was very patient-- even when I accidentally smudged a nail! And her work is flawless, just want I wanted, beautifully hand painted French tip lines and a pretty flower on the ring fingers. And a pretty rhinestone! All in all, an amazing experience and I'll definitely be back the next time I need my nails done and with my daughter when she's old enough for a mommy daughter mani!

Rylie cut my hair she was awesome. I got more compliments than with any other haircut. She gave…read moreme tips and information on what shampoo and conditioner works best with my hair type.

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.

I love this beauty school. I never have had any hair services. I have been here 3 time for facials…read more They are so amazing at facials! It feels just as nice as a high end facial and I have had those before as well. They do appointments and walk ins. The facials last about 75 minutes and such a heavenly experience. The price is no more than 50 dollars. The girls are so nice and pleasant and accommodating !!! I will always come back here!

Jessica D . Has helped my skin come a long way , she was the first to use high frequency on me &…read morei've loved the results every step of the way

What a terrific experience. Very well organized and completely full class of stylist. The…read moreinstructor was friendly, outgoing and encouraging. Jasmine was kind, attentive and friendly. Prices were so amazing! Parking easy and the cut was perfect. Definitely coming back.

I got my hair done by a lady who looked very unhappy and she did a horrible job just blowing she…read moreneed more training. She needed more training how to do hair

I'm obsessed with my new brows and lips! I went yesterday to have my brows done for the first time…read moreever and was so impressed that I came back today and had my lips done Very friendly staff, clean setting, and great experience! Thank you so much for everything you did for me *adding to my original review from a few months ago* This place is the ONLY place that I trust to work on my brows and lips! Nancy is very professional and always goes above and beyond for each of her clients. I live in Ohio and travel to Gilbert Arizona a couple times a year specifically to see Nancy and let her do my touch ups like she's that good! In my opinion, this business deserves a national award for how amazing their work is and how much they change lives by giving us a second chance with the best brows and permanent makeup I am finally confident and able to enjoy my life after having my brows and lips done by them! It seriously changed my life and allowed me to be a better mom as well

If you're looking into education, Contour Brows Academy is 100% the way to go. I can say with…read morecomplete certainty that Nancy's students leave her trainings at least a few steps ahead of any average new artist. With small class sizes and lots of consideration for a quality learning experience, no one is doing it like Contour Brows! Definitely a local gem you won't come across anywhere else

Paisley is an A-one stylist and did a great job with my color! For those of you with long hair, she…read moreis especially gentle and does not pull on your hair when combing ot out. 5 stars all the way!

I had a great shampoo and style with Nicole. The shampoo was wonderfully relaxing, and the style…read morewas exactly what I wanted for my date night. I was so happy I booked 2 more appointments with Nicole!!

I love this place! They have top of the line products that really perform, and the owner and staff…read moreare always a pleasure to work with! I've always received great customer service and product advice from them. They also have their own education center for stylists who want to continue excelling in their field. The owner brings in top notch educators to teach the classes, so it's some of the best education bar none.

Tonya and George have some of the best educational classes. Not to mention they carry great…read moreproducts.

They straight up robbed me and stole my money all $800 paid in full still have the reciepts and…read moreemails for proof. Cant get a hold of them when contacting on form and phones. They are very unprofessional and i hope they burn in hell.

i am unaffiliated with crs. stay away from these people they take your money and do not deliver on…read morecontent. the content isn't worth the money. do other people a favor and report them. they will steal your exam registration money and provide no type of support for the money you paid!!!!!!!!