I recently visited the Empire Beauty School in Concord, NC and was immediately impressed by the…read moreentire staff. From the front desk to the students working on the floor, the whole team is warm and personable, creating a welcoming and upbeat environment. It's clear the students are passionate about their craft; they are raring to learn and practice their skills, which really adds a buzz to the atmosphere. A huge positive is the professional organization of the floor. Every student takes pride in their workspace--everyone keeps their station neat and tidy, which speaks volumes about the training they're receiving. Transparency is also excellent: the price list for services and all available retail products are prominently displayed. While I haven't personally had a chance to get any services yet, based on the cleanliness and careful instruction I observed, I would absolutely trust them with a non-chemical procedure like a deep conditioning treatment, simple braiding services or a blowout. On the client side, my relatives recently had a pedicure here and were happy with the results.

So this is an update to my original complaint against the Concord Empire Beauty School for…read moreunprofessional behavior I was contacted by Ms Ford the director for the Concord NC location and offered a complimentary service with stylist Dekayla. I was so thoroughly pleased with the both of them!!! Ms Ford listened to me and understood and offered to make my negative experience right!! She is an asset to your company!! Dekayla was very professional and styled my hair superbly!! I was so pleased with her I got her contact information so that when she graduates in a couple weeks I can follow her wherever she ends up at! Ladies thank you for assisting me!

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!

I was in Mooresville for a job and remembered Pinnacle was close by and had some time to kill so I…read morecalled to see if they could fit me in. The front desk was super accommodating and made it happen. I needed my pink touched up, we talked about options and I had total confidence in my stylist. I have been to other cosmetology schools and this school has the best vibe. My hair looks great. I will definitely return.

I am so pleased with how my color and cut turned out!…read moreBeautiful and fair pricing! Wonderful teachers, staff and students!

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!

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!!

Great place with excellent pricing and service…read more Thanks so much to Breece Schaefer for working me in at the last minute. You done an excellent job and keep up the great work !

They did a great job on my granddaughter keratin treatment . The stylist was very knowledgeable of…read morethe treatment and was able to educate me on aftercare.

From the owner: Shelby School of Esthetics program will provide students with hands-on experience in the art of…read moreskin care, including electrical facials, basic facials, hair removal, and many custom facial principles. Students learn about general health and wellness, cosmetics, and basic dermatology, chemistry and anatomy.

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!

I graduated from NC Nails Esthetics March 19th 2026, Love Love it there! Ms. Mai and Ms. Vy were…read morealways so supportive and kind to me and my classmate. learned so much from them.