My wedding party used the school to service us for my big day. I LOVED every moment of this…read moreexperience. The instructors, Trina and Michelle were so helpful coordinating the service for us. we got nails, hair & makeup done for 12 ladies and everyone looked perfect!

OMG, moment! I got a relaxer, color, set and a manicure, without breaking the bank…read more This place may be smaller than other beauty schools, but the attention to detail was crazy. These beauticians, every single one of them, deserve more than 5 stars. Friendly, quick, knowledgeable, and sincere. Thank You so much

Stop overpaying for your silk presses ladies! This place is the place to go if you're anywhere in…read morethe STL area. It's a hidden gem in that you have to look for it but once you find it, you'll repeatedly come back. Ask for Van and tell him I sent you. Quality products with quality workers. Even though they are students, they often do the best job and it won't hurt your pockets.

From the owner: Our mission here at Precision Point School of Cosmetology is to provide every student with a high…read morequality education, training and ethical understanding of the cosmetology industry. We are devoted to enriching each and every student with the knowledge and ability to obtain their credentials and sustain a prosperous career in cosmetology.

I enrolled in both the esthetics and cosmetology programs. Education tailored to meet your needs…read more Whether you want to be a nail technician, esthetician, a cosmetologist, instructor training or refresher courses you should call or send an email today!

From the owner: Second Chance Career Academy are now accepting individuals who want a second chance, at achieving…read moretheir dream in the field of cosmetologist, Nails and Esthetics. We help people get professional training in hairstyling, nail technicians, instructor training and esthetics . We have an individualized instructor program. We specialize in helping people with learning challenges. We offer scholarships to help those with low income. We do offer a payment plan for individuals that can not afford to pay in full. Call for details. 314 749 2266.

U.S. Department of Education March 27, 2025…read moreRE: National Academy of Beauty Arts Borrower's Defense (OPE ID: 00952000) To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally raise concerns about my experience as a student at the National Academy of Beauty Arts, located at 157 Concord Plaza Shopping Center, Affton, MO 63128. I attended the school from November 29, 2011, to July 17, 2012, under the name Brittany Sue Dunsmoor (Bonds). During my enrollment, I faced numerous issues related to my education and financial aid, which I believe warrant investigation. First, I was never provided with proper documentation or paperwork regarding my academic records, and I am uncertain if my clock hours were ever reported to the Missouri Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners. At the time, I was urged to quickly sign up for classes due to "limited spots" and high demand, which I later realized was untrue as the classes were not large. Additionally, I was advised by the financial aid officer to take out loans for "living expenses," but I never received any funds, and I was not fully informed of my rights and options regarding this. I was often pressured to sign paperwork in haste, sometimes in the middle of client services, without sufficient time to review the documents. With the closure of the school a few years ago, I am concerned about the whereabouts of my records and whether they can still be accessed. Regarding my education, I experienced several issues with both the curriculum and instructors. For instance, my "freshman class" teacher, Miss Jennifer Buffy, passed all students with an "A" grade after a practical exam on curling iron use. When I asked for feedback to improve, I was told that we all received an "A" and that there was no need for concern. There were no grading rubrics or detailed evaluations for practical exams. I was also informed prior to admission that there would be three opportunities for mock state board exams, but I had no such practice during my time at the school. Additionally, I never received the state board exam kit I had paid for as part of my student loans. The school also misrepresented the nature of the program. I was told that we would be engaging in book work one night a week and working with live models the rest of the time. However, in reality, much of the time was spent sitting idle in the lunchroom waiting for clients. Students who were not close with the front desk staff often struggled to get clients to work on. I attempted to use a mannequin to practice, but was told the stations were reserved exclusively for live models. I also witnessed instances of students clocking in at the beginning of the night, leaving the premises, and then sneaking back in at the end to clock out, falsely earning hours toward their program. This was a clear violation of state regulations and contributed to inaccurate reporting to the Missouri Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners. In terms of job placement, the school claimed a high rate of successful graduates but never provided any statistical evidence or resources for job placement. Several student instructors were hired to fill gaps left by absent faculty members, creating an uncomfortable and unprofessional learning environment due to constant staff turnover. The National Academy of Beauty Arts has faced multiple closures and has been involved in news reports regarding mismanagement of loans and fraud. I have also enclosed a letter from a former financial aid coordinator addressing fraudulent practices related to student loans. I request that the Department of Education investigate these matters, I filed a formal Borrower's Defense Case #08851826 on June 24, 2022 and have not received any updates, as I am concerned about the validity of my student aid loans, the misuse of federal student loans, and the lack of transparency and accountability at the school. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me at the following: Brittany Bonds

I too went there a long while back. They had good teachers then.... apparently not now. Hit me…read moreup... I use great bleach that can be used on or off the scalp. I'll share what I know with you.

This was my very first visit to Grabber. I booked my appointment for a mani online, it was an easy…read moreprocess. When I arrived, I saw mostly students, not many clients. I waited less than 5 minutes after checking in at the front desk. After meeting my manicurist, Jessica, she took me to the handwashing station. It looks like the machines to dry your hands in a public bathroom, but with real, cold, water. Jessica suggested taking off my coat, watch, and rings. When it was finished, she handed me a paper towel to dry off. We then went to her station. The stations are small, but no different than any other salon. She started off with several questions about my expectations for service. We talked about what shape and color I wanted, and she made suggestions based on the shape my nails were in. She then called her instructor over, she made suggestions, and we were able to start. We talked nonstop through the appointment, but she was sure to pause if she had a question about what I wanted. Jessica was gentle and careful. She complimented my choice of color several times. I chose a light color, so it required 3 coats to cover. Once I was finished, she called over the instructor again to approve the service. I was there for several hours, but the time passed quickly, so I didn't notice until I got to my car again. She even took a picture of my nails for her portfolio! I was very pleased with my experience, and I highly recommend Jessica at Grabber!

They read my daughter's ADA accomodation out loud to everyone in her cohort. They do not follow the…read morelaw. Do not go there is you expect them to respect your legal rights or your autonomy as a human being.

The student was lovely. However, I left in tears after checkout:…read more 1) My scalp with incredibly and painfully itchy from the products the teacher had put in it. Not to mention, the teacher put way too much in my fine hair. 2) I asked for blended, long layers-- I now have choppy, wolf cut layers that I will have to curl until it grow out. It looks like a staircase when straightened. It will take my hair roughly three months to grow. 3) I asked for a blow out, and was left with a sticky and crunchy mess with no volume. It looked like when you put heavily gel hair in a straightener. 4) if the time slot says 11-1, plan your day to be there for three to four hours, instead of two. I wish the student the best, and I know it's a school; but I won't be returning. This is the absolute worse my hair has looked in a very long time.

Such a great value for the price. Ava is amazing. It will be a bummer once she graduates.read more

The worst experience I've ever had at a beauty school…read more I had a full highlight (2-color) appointment scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, but I didn't leave until after 4:00 PM--and they still didn't finish the service properly. What followed was a series of issues that clearly reflect poor management, lack of student support, and an overall disappointing experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. First, they assigned a brand new student to my appointment--despite this being a complex color service--and offered little to no guidance throughout. There was no oversight, no mentoring, and no intervention until things were already going downhill. To make matters worse, the only "help" being offered was from what appeared to be the youngest member of the school's family, who looked to be about 18-20 years old. She didn't seem confident, wasn't grounded in training herself, and ignored my specific request for a two-tone highlight. Instead, she simply told the student to "just use bleach." By around 1:00 PM, an older instructor saw how behind my student was and verbally suggested another student help--but never followed through. Instead of giving any actual support, she disappeared into the back room, and no teamwork or leadership followed. Because of this lack of structure and support, it took until nearly closing time just to finish foiling my hair--no color, no toner, no wash, nothing had happened yet. At that point, they tried to tell the student to just "use purple shampoo" to fix the orange/yellow tones--which is just not how that works. When I pushed back, an older instructor reluctantly stepped in to assist with toner selection. But she clearly wanted to go home--it was already after hours--and the toner was left on for less than 5 minutes, doing virtually nothing. Once they dried part of my hair so I could see the results, it only got worse. I immediately noticed uneven, patchy color and a large orange-blonde blotch near the back of my head that they tried to brush over and conceal. It was clear at this point that the foil placement was off and the execution failed. Even after all this, the young family member/instructor couldn't offer any answers. She charged me more than the original quote, blamed it on the toner not being added in the ticket, and had no explanation about how they planned to fix the issue. I was rescheduled for two weekends later but received no clarity on what they'd do or whether I'd be charged again. To fix it, I had to go to Sally's and spend another $45 on toner, developer, and purple shampoo just to correct what I could on my own. What's even more disturbing is the culture I witnessed. That same younger instructor had her own clients that day and openly talked negatively about a previous client's hair in front of another one. Completely unprofessional. I've gone to 5-7 beauty schools over the years for color services and never experienced anything like this. I genuinely feel bad for students trying to get a quality education here. There's a complete lack of accountability, structure, or mentorship--and it clearly reflects in the results. I do not recommend this place--for services or education

I started cosmology school in August of 2022 at a different school in Fairview, this school just…read morewasn't the right fit for me and three months in I was terrified and ready to give up on my dream of doing hair. Luckily in October I was sent to New Image to tour and talk to Denise about transferring. Denise was so reassuring and comforting about this school being much more professional and helpful durning the 1500 hours of training that is required. Without a doubt I would've been at a complete loss if it wasn't for Denise, Ms.Shirley and Krystal. I never thought I'd be able to cut a decent hair cut, do a solid highlight, updo or color until I was trained by these ladies. Even when they're busy taking care of students in different programs the girls I've been surrounded by for the past 8 months were always prepared to help me problem solve. Cosmetology school is expensive, but I can say from experience that their tuition cost is the best around and with it being such small classes you get a ton of one on one help with studying and practicing/ doing hair. I will forever remember and be grateful of my time here. Cosmology school is also draining BUT it gets better and easier as you move through to anybody out there looking for a place to go CALL New Image and book a tour with us, they start new students every first Tuesday of the month and offer cosmology, esthetics, and Nail tech Programs. It might be hard to get adjusted but you will meet the greatest people here *disclaimer* The photos I have posted are not all of my work, they include another student that currently attends New image. All of the girls do such beautiful jobs and I wish I had more to share, book now to get your hair lookin good

Karina did my daughters nails today and she did such a fantastic job. Her personality and humor was…read moreinfectious she made my 4.5 year old feel so comfortable getting her nails done I couldn't recommend her enough she was incredible!!

Crave Beauty Academy is hands down one of the best places for any kind of treatment you want. I…read morelove my haircut (my first bangs), thanks to Adrienne A. She is so good at what she does, keeping me entertained with all her fun stories, and I absolutely loved her energy. Mr. Ceyan (I forgot his name, but he was a trainer or specialist) was also very kind. The way he articulates everything just makes you want to listen to him; he did a fantastic job guiding and helping his students. I can tell he's excellent at what he does. Thanks, Crave Beauty. Definitely coming back soon and recommending more people.

Highly recommend if you want an in-depth education on becoming a nail tech. I did my research…read morearound the area and the reviews were honestly terrifying. I went for a tour and met the owner and literally signed up THAT day. This school focuses on education - theory (infection control, anatomy, application) AND practical (practicing manis, acrylic, pedis..etc) They ensure you will pass your state board, but not only that they set you up for success in the industry. When I called other schools in the area, they do only a tiny amount of education, then toss you out into a student salon with little supervision and training. That was not for me and I almost didnt even go to school. Elite Nail Institute focuses on ensuring you know exactly what you are doing before you even touch a nail! We practiced on each other (so performing services on your classmates) which takes away the fear of working on strangers when you are SO new. The location is very convenient too, right in between a dollar tree and Dierbergs (grocery store) and plenty of parking! When I started nail school, nails were my hobby, but now I truly see it as a lucrative career opportunity due to the schools focus on business skills. I was able to work full-time and attend class, it was difficult but if I can do it, honestly, anyone can! The students in my class have turned into life long friends, the class sizes are quite small which is nice too. I am so happy I found this school, and I thank the instructors for their time and dedication to us students. THANK YOU!!

From the owner: The only Nail Tech/Manicurist school in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The program was…read moredesigned for those that need the flexibility to achieve work, school, family and life balance. The program has small class sizes, can be completed in 6 months, it's part-time during the evenings and 1 Saturday a month.

My little dude has been going to Parent and Tot (since 10 months old) classes for a few months…read more Both myself, my husband and our nanny have taken him. He loves going! Our nanny has been to several swim schools and says this is the best he's seen and really likes it. Occasionally one of the babies will cry the whole lesson but mine has loved it! It's located in an old Aldi Supermarket. The water is 90 degrees and the building is completely warm. The dressing room has two changing rooms with a baby table, otherwise there is a large baby changing area in the open. The hard part is changing yourself after baby. I recommend to have a partner if you're bringing a baby, although only one can get in the water. There is a lot of viewing space. There are 5 lanes, each with a class going on. Classes are 30 min and can be once or twice a week. They also offer winter camps. You're allowed to make up a class if there's a reasonable reason they missed and that is all done through the portal. Overall, I highly recommend it!

I've been attending Barron Swim School for the past 3 1/2 years, bringing in two different…read morechildren, and I can honestly say it's been an amazing experience from day one