They were very nice they try to do exactly what you ask of them. Only down side they take a long time. But that could be what we asked for. They are learning but there teachers are very hands on in each step. read more

This place is joke they lack customer service and know knowledge of what's going on, plan to spend 2-3 hours before you are seen even with appointment. If you have any kind of fungus on your nails they will not see you. You would think they would check that prior to being seen common sense. read more

Cindy cut my moms hair and she is super happy. My mom has thick long hair and she finally feels like the weight has been lifted with this hair cut. She did an amazing job. read more

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My daughter and I came in today for haircuts and blowouts with a round brush, and we had such a great experience! The service was amazing from start to finish. I'm so happy we chose this location the customer service was incredibly warm and welcoming. Evelynn did my hair, and she did an absolutely fantastic job! I really appreciated how the teacher came over to check in, asked about what I was looking for, and even gave thoughtful suggestions about a cut that would better suit my hair. Overall, it was a wonderful visit, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more

Got turned away because my baby "might cry". As a new mom I don't have $100 to spend on nails so I was excited to 1 get them done for cheaper and 2 help a student out because I was a cosmetology student a few years ago so I understand how it is. My school wouldn't have turned someone like me away (Palomar Institute of Cosmetology def a better school you should look there if interested in schooling) but that's besides the point. My husband felt sad that I was so frusterated so he told me to find a salon and just do it. I had to spend an additional $50 to what I was anticipating for the day but guess what! SHE DIDNT CRY THE ENTIRE 2 HOURS I WAS THERE. So thanks for turning me away for absolutely no reason besides prejudice against moms that can't afford a babysitter. read more

So, once again, salon success! They nailed it by giving me Jessie E as my nail tech. This girl understood exactly what I wanted. She is such a hardworking, determined young lady with a good heart and spirit. This place reminds me of the salons back in the day very welcoming, understanding, and loving. I've gotten so many compliments on my nails. Jessie wouldn't let me leave the chair until she was perfectly satisfied with how they turned out. Very detailed. I wish you could see her preparation for my pedicure. She's a true angel at her work. Seriously, I highly recommend her in school and when she leaves school! read more

Great academy, knowledgeable and friendly teachers! Been coming here for awhile. At first I was skeptical of the students messing up my haircut but if they get stuck they call on one of the teachers to help them and guide them. If the students can't do it the teacher will take over I. recommend if you need a haircut. read more

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Prices are reasonable. There was no wait and service did not take long. Received a gel mani & pedi and there were plenty of colors to choose from. Con they don't do any cutting if your cuticles which I always need read more

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Please please please save your money and time and go to a different school. I have been going to salon success academy for now five months. The staff is extremely unprofessional and rude Shayla talks to you as if you guys are five-year-olds and or in a kindergarten class. She makes these early morning announcements that just set the whole tone of the school. Which is negative Nd being threatened to get kicked out of school. ( EVERY SINGLE ANNOUNCEMENT). Lindsey makes very racist comments and then laughs about it and walks away. Which I am not sure if she understands, so I just stay clear of her. Miss Angela is about the sweetest person you'll ever meet. Unfortunately you can tell she hasn't been in the education field very long, so although she's nice she doesn't teach much. she's so nice , she's wants to be your friend. She kinda search's all day for conversation and attention, so she follows you around and it's so uncomfortable. They also make you perform services that you do not have the proper equipment for such as pedicures. There are no proper pedicure bowls or pedicure seating you have to sit in a regular seat with a bucket. Then you have to put random customers feet on your legs. Now the worst part about the school is that they're an organized and unprofessional. In the five months I have seen at least three or four people that had to redo hours because Shayla has made an error. I've also seen past graduates have to come back in because Shayla has also made a mistake on their hours. In most cases can cost you money. Also they tell you one thing and then you do another thing the next day. I've been in college for three years and this school is nothing like anything I've experienced before. For my first two weeks I didn't even have a teacher. We had three different subs and only one knew what they were talking about. I am extremely sad and disappointed. Living in the inland empire there's not that many options and now that I'm already in this school I feel so stuck. Not only do they play with your money by not giving you your payments on time and failing to inform you. They play with your education. The owners girlfriend is a doctor, so they force us to watch these two hour long videos on all medical information, such as weight loss and dieting. As if you're not paying them to learn the things that are going to be on your test. Also they barely give you opportunities to be creative. The only opportunities you have to be creative is during competition, and every student is not allowed to participate. Please !!! maybe the other campuses are better but this one is complete trash and I have at least seven other students that are willing to make a statement about this. Especially the way Shayla speaks. Also, I called the upland office and spoke to EVET to see if I could get view the campus and she told me " Well I'll have to arrange that with Shayla". Then Shayla just sent me transfer papers as if I am going to transfer to there other campus blind sighted. Here I have attached some emails I have received from Shahla and some so-called group messages that not all of the class had received. read more

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Hello everyone this reviewed is based on whoever called me to set an appointment. Unfortunately I did not get her name but she was extremely rude. Therefore I decided not to attend the school, but I am happy to know it wasn't just me after reading all the other reviews. customer service goes a long way and management should definitely have a talk with their employees. I for one am not open to giving my money away to people who are rude. read more

I had the Best Facial Ever!!!! Eveyone so nice & friendly. Natalie has Wonderful Hands gave a Great Massage!!

The favoritism in this school is insane they make it so known when they don't like you, the attitude of the director Ms.linda here is insane, even the way she would talk to clients. Former student I left feeling unliked n unwelcome I felt constantly judged in not in a student teacher way in a personal way. I had to get the number to make my appointment for my state board through my friend because she never gave me anything on my last day. Differently a hostile environment. read more

I just graduated last week from the manicure program. Miss Myra was the best instructor anyone can ask for!!! She was very informative, hands on, encouraging, and motivating. Miss Myra not only built up my skills as a future nail technician, but she built up my confidence. She is an amazing teacher and she is truly invested invested in the success of her students. If anyone is interested in becoming a future nail technician I highly recommend the Fontana location with Miss Myra!!!! read more

It may seem like a small little salon but this school is very homey! Ive been getting my hair done here for a couple months now and I just love the energy! Marlene does an amazing job at what she does and so does the instructors listen and understand what the clients wants. Ms Linda is very knowledgeable and informative and puts effort in the students as well. read more

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Ms Kai, Ms D, and Ms RaShauna are the best part of this campus, always helpful and actually care about you and treat you with respect, and in turn they are really well respected, and they're the main reason I actually come to school despite oftentimes crying and panicking because of the stressful things there, they definitely makeup for the bad bits. I mostly keep to myself due to anxiety but other students are pretty chill I guess, and the clients have all been lovely and understanding that it's a school and we're all learning which helps make things less intimidating. It's a small campus as well, so that may be more ideal for someone needing a bit more one on one help but you're still able to be independent as well. read more

As much as I would like to give this place a higher rating, I would absolutely avoid coming to this school to get your hair done! The students are kind and welcoming but the school it self looks as though it hasn't been cleaned thoroughly! The floors are absolutely uncleaned and stained with what appears to be hair dye. Their sinks to wash your hair are VERY uncomfortable, I felt bad when the students had to apologize for the old equipment they need to use. To top it all off, when I went to the restroom I noticed that there were big COCKROACHES running around, I'm pretty sure I saw more cockroaches around the school. If this place made some upgrades and kept their school clean and bug free I'm sure they would have more clientele. This school has a Riverside location that I much rather make the drive to as it's better equipped to take clients and is kept very clean and pest free. read more

4 stars for Sade who actually did my hair and was lovely. But I have to take 2 stars away for the atrocious customer service the teaching staff displayed...precisely Ms Lindsay. From not greeting me with so much as a hello before requesting payment from me for the services that were about to be rendered to having a discussion over my head while I was being shampooed with my stylist about her not using her personal products on me. When I mentioned to Ms. Lindsay that they shouldn't have the conversation over me she told me that I was not her client, my stylist was..so apparently that means I needed to be quiet and sit there. It was downhill from there.. Ms. Lindsay is the absolute worst. In a later interaction I tried to relate my experience in Black hair salons and Ms. Lindsay attempted to advise me that she had plenty of experience with Black hair and added that her neice is Black...what that had to do with our conversation I don't know...it was completely uncalled for.. Regardless I will never go back and it didn't have anything to with the stylist. It was the horrible instructor. read more

Working at a salon that promises you training after you've graduated makes you apprecaite the help you get from your instructors , I've had the best experience here , and appreciate my instructors . Always ask questions they make you feel comfortable and always hear you out . Overall I miss school and I wish I can do it again appreciated everyone here ! read more

Don't bother Don't bother considering this school to get your license for anything ! I graduated from here this year and I absolutely discourage anyone from considering it. I came in for nails and I had ms mayra as a teacher.. she sucked at teaching. And I can honestly say I am self taught because I learned nothing from her. And in general she was very childish and did not know how to take constructive criticism when it came to her teaching style. She was very unorganized with our schedule when it came to taking quizzes and test. And she would always fail to help us do better in our test. When we would take assessments she wouldn't even be in the room watching us.. she was in n out of the room not focusing on the students. And I don't see how that's fair if she would basically grade them on different days based off her memory. She didn't even give us a study review for our final ! And she had us take our final 2 days before we were supposed to complete our hours.. when we were supposed to take the final at least a week before graduating. And she be hiding snacks in her apron, STATE BORD VIOLATION smh. Do better.. read more

I love salon success but please do not choose this campus ! Ms.Shay literally talks to you like a 5 year old and always had an attitude except with her favorite students.. they're always changing teachers and you don't get the best experience out of going to school here. Also There is nothing but drama here. People talking about others they don't even know it's ridiculous even drama with the staff but Ms.Shay is by far the worst so don't waste your time or money here all the good reviews are only for a raffle to win money. read more

My name is Katoya, I am a Salon Success Graduate. My experience here was rich a filled with so many positive memories. I'm grateful for everyone I got to meet and learn from. I appreciate the family oriented environment this campus offered and the lifelong relationships I've had the pleasure to develop here. Thank you so much. Special shout out to MS BRANDY, MS SHAY, MS LINDSEY, MS ANGELA, and JOE!!!! read more

Another successful appointment with my girl Ms Evelyn...I love my hair....The teachers really teach, and they know how to do all hair read more

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I'm currently a student there and I graduate in November . Making it short and sweet. Going in I was nervous and didn't think I would excel in hair . The teachers make me understand and don't give up on me, the girls are super sweet and ambassadors help when needed as well. Family based thru and thru read more

The place is a school and affordable prices. I decided on going here had some bad experiences hair salons fantastic sams and supercuts at different locations. I usually pay 20 to 30 bucks sometimes 50 bucks on hair products and haircuts. The stylist are just tired or just don't care about there jobs. I went here paid 9.75 entrance and got a great haircut from Ashely gave her a nice tip. She was really cool. She took her time ask questions even gave a high five told I was impressed at the haircut. read more

I went in to get my hair blow dried and curled. My hair is very short and blonde and I don't trust too many people working with my hair but I was in a rush to get my hair done for an event I had to attend. Jessica F is a student at salon success and she did such a great job at styling my hair she took her time and made me feel comfortable going to someone new. She greeted me when I came in and sat me down and asked what products I used as well as building rapport by asking me what I was getting my hair done for. I would go again there's nothing like getting your hair done by someone who enjoys what they do but also is very sweet and professional. read more

I love the fact that you can get your hair done affordably. They are in school so be nice they're learning! They take pride in their work so I think they try even harder! Brittany is the best! She's been working on my balayage for a month now! And we finished it looks amazing! Once she graduates I will definitely follow her wherever she goes! read more

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My Name is Gemma Flores and i am a recent graduate at salon success. My experience here was amazing and i learned so much more knowledge about hair. The instructors were amazing and would help out whenever i needed it. I would definitely recommend coming for cosmetology read more

Amazing experience great teachers and students to be around even though the building is small everyone's hearts are bigger!!

People tend to write reviews when they're still really happy, or really angry, so I waited a week. I've been to another Salon Success location, where I felt the emphasis was on gossiping rather than my hair... but not here. The Fontana location is relaxed, clean, and has a nice environment. Michelle gave me a cut, color and style (and with nearly waist-length hair, $50 total is a steal!) and I'm still really impressed with it. It just looks so good! The consultation was great, and definitely appreciated. I didn't feel like I had to have a conversation 100% of the time, but Michelle was still very personable, and the entire experience felt like a treat, rather than a chore. I've already told several people to come here, and echoed this review. I'll be back; thank you! read more

In regards to what Aubree W. claimed, as a student who started with you, and has been here throughout this whole pandemic process our teachers especially Ms. Shay have been great. So for you to miss a few months, and come back in with attitude Bc you expected to be on the floor servicing clients without finishing your training in the back as every student has done here wasn't appropriate. As a current student attending the Salon Success Fontana campus I can say that our teachers Ms. Angella, Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Shay are amazing teachers who've done nothing but their job to make us better as future cosmetologists. I'm truly sorry that your experience here didn't meet your expectations, but I see nothing wrong with a teacher doing her best to work with a student who hasn't been here for a few months, approaching her with attitude and expectations. As for the screenshots, Ms. Shay spoke/texted you the way she would to any other student. It's not personal. It's someone doing their job by letting you know what the school needs from you and answering all your questions to her best knowledge. Wish you nothing but the best for future, have an amazing day. read more

2nd time coming to this location. Wendy V did my hair and I luv it. Great ambience!!!

Well I was trying to make an appointment to come get highlights done but Linda who was as bitchy as could be wasn't very polite..I don't understand why you have bitches like that working there in the first place read more

This school is full of drama, it's like high school all over again. This school ruined the experience for me. The students and clients were the best part about going. But the instructors gossip and talk about clients and students, Absolutely unprofessional. Not to mention you don't learn anything!! I could have learned more from YouTube. read more

This school is a waste of money!!! I wouldn't recommend it to no one !!! I went to this school and I hated so much you don't learn anything it's just drama there even with The teacher! read more

I have been coming here for 2 years, and I love this campus! I have gotten ombre, cut, color change, just to name a few services and it's amazingly reasonably priced. I have been with several students and honestly some of the girls do a better job than a lot of "prestige" salons. The staff especially, Ms. Brandy, always helps the students customize your look, from business as usual to completely funky hair cuts and colors!! Customer for life! read more

I started going to the salon for the past year plus now. I never thought I would patronize a school to get my color and hair cut completed from. My color and cut has enhanced from when I was paying $130.00 from someone I had been going to the past 10 years. Student, Evelyn, she recently graduated, had been doing my hair. Ms. Brandy (Director/Instructor) is always on point with color and giving the student the direction needed. Every time I have gone, I have walked away with more then what I expected. Since Evelyn is no longer there, I know with confidences Ms. Brandy will have another new student servers me with all the right tools needed to give me the color and style that I've been getting. I know Evelyn will be a wonderful styles and wish her all the success in her future. I'm sorry she will no longer be servicing me, but am excited that Ms. Brandy will have a new student learn and continue to give me the service I've become acclimatize to at the school. Ms. Brandy truly cares about her students and is giving them exceptional education and guidance. Keep up the wonderful work and see you in a few weeks!!!!!! read more

Stay away from this place. The 'misses' that are supposed to be supervising, they never do, They let the students do whatever they want. Also, I asked for an specific color and Ms. Veronica doesnt even know how to mix or pick the right color.I ended up with a black instead of Mocca. Terrible! never had this bad experience in my life. They are soooo unprofessional This places really sucks. They dont care about the customers or students, I dont understand how this place can call itself Academy. I have been to many; so far, this saloon gave the the worst experience. They are not nice, like I said most the students do not show very happy to be practicing there. They even told me that the instructor (Miss Veronica) does not know anything about hair. read more

First time coming to Fontana facility and loved it. My ex husband is a hairstylist and used to do my hair. Therefore, it was extremely difficult to trust and find a good hairstylist. 3years since my last haircut I decided to patronize a school and began going to Upland facility. Then decided to patronize the school in my city. I was greeted by a friendly student at the reception area. I love that I can get my simple haircut at an affordable price. Thank you Ashley Foster for a great hair cut. She cut it just like I asked. I loved that she explained what and how she would handle my hair and asked her instructor questions. Ashley was friendly and very sweet. I will definitely go back to her before she completes the course. We as customers need to understand that they are students not professionals (at least for now) so we go at our own risk. read more

Loved the services! Tania is super nice and very helpful she blow dries your hair and leaves it so pretty, highly recommend her!!

I have been a customer for about five years and have always gotten good service but probably will not return. I enquired on prices before with two of the students because they "run a different system." Too bad the director jacked up the price purposely even when I told her I have never in my life paid $25 for braids. I'm not very assertive and let it go. I was told later that I should have only been charged $10 dollars ...I couldn't believe it. Just horrible customer service. Take my advice & go to the Upland location or Redlands. read more