I had the funnest experience when I went in for a haircut. Funny instructor I totally vibed with…read moreand the student was amazing making sure things were what I wanted not stopping until desired results were on point! Instructor and student worked well together to achieve my look and it was a pleasure. Not lacking laughter!!! I found the student I will be using in the future!!

Amazing facial experience. The tech Mariah she listen to my concerns & what I wanted to see with…read morethe process with my skin moving forward. The product that she use was super lite & really nice. From a person who has very super sensitive skin my experience was fantastic. It didn't burn or sting. It was just a refreshing feeling during the process which was a bit different. Felt like i could the freshness of the air hitting me. My appointment time was 11am. It was super quiet. I loved it 10/10 would recommend to anyone here coming to the casa grande location. Super helpful for Homecoming, Prom & Graduation events.

Happy to have returned for another hair color and Noa did an amazing job. She and the team are…read moreawesome and really take their time for perfect results. I'd recommend getting your hair done at this amazing salon/school.

Had a nice stress free cut and blow out. They did not push products. Also unlike another school…read morethere is no additional charge to have your hair dried. Nice folks. I'll be back

I have been going to Swina, as it's called shorthand, for about 4 years now. It's a great place to…read moreget spa quality facials and treatments from the lovely students getting their training hours completed under the supervision of licensed instructors. They use very nice and high quality products for the skin. I always enjoy coming here and getting their monthly specials. For October on my recent visit it was two pumpkin facials for $55. That's a great deal and my aesthetician was very pleasant and skilled. Will definitely keep coming back. There's plenty of parking behind the building and it's easily found in a large shopping center.

This is a hard review to write as I am impressed with the school and its offerings in general. I…read morehad requested an aesthetician and when I arrived I was greeted by a different student. The student was not familiar with facial products and lacked a general knowledge unable to answer questions. Very limited massage on feet and arms and asking repeated if I would rather " chill?" ( I came for relaxation) I am left wondering if there is a student feedback form to provide so that she can address deficits to guide and assist her to be better. Great products and clean facility. Jennifer, the instructors full of energy and helpful in product selections.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Our special facials we had planned carefully somehow did not have the add-ons we had requested…read more Then, since we went past the afternoon class time frame (we had no idea and our appointments were set up via phone), we couldn't get our haircuts. Our special mother-daugjter day the day before her big trip was kind of ruined by this incompetence. My facial ended up being good, however my daughter's was "bare minimum" and she didn't feel pampered at all. Needless to say, we won't be going back there.