This is the absolute worst place I have ever been too. When I walked in I already had a bad feeling and should of walked right then and there. The place is really run down and old. In a weird area as well. I have no idea how any of the students get a job out of finishing this school, I have a solid feeling that the owner charges for this "school", and really the students pretty much get ripped off without any skills to get a career with after here. I came for a haircut and told the owner, another staff member, and the beauty school person doing my hair that I only wanted 1/4 inch trimmed. I looked down after about 15 minutes and it was more like 4 inches cut off! When I said something the owner asked like she did not know what I was talking about and said she was trying to do a silhouette look. What is that even? I had to walk out in the middle of my haircut. The student doing my hair did not even know how to properly wash hair either, she was and the whole school is a shit show. read more

smell of mold, their instructor Scott curses people out if they complain of course people will complain if the haircut is really bad but you dont curse them out, no dogs allowed so service animals for blind people will have to wait outside i guess, and clients shoukd not be able to take photos of rats while waiting inside(look at photos) read more

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Cannot speak for the Academy, but Ella the owner is fantastic. I was coming from McLaren and passed by their place. I'm having some health issues that involve hair thinning and needed a very simple trim to my hair. I explained that to the man there and he let me in, even though I think they were on lunch break (which is really kind). Ella is very accomplished, it was a very simple cut request, but she's such a professional she still asked me questions about how to integrate it with previous cut to clean it up. It was so helpful, and I should have paid her much more than what she asked. Every morning I say thank you to her, because I'm so happy with the cut. When you're having health issues, things like this may seem little, but they matter so much. I would stick with Ella, she's a good leader. Very compassionate, very professional. read more

I found this salon through project homeless connect in San Francisco. I don't see a lot of people there so it was really fast service and decent results. I would recommend for basic haircuts for men and women. They cut kids hair too. They accept vouchers if your of cash! Friendly people professional quality! read more

LOL. If you want to a get a haircut or learn the profession U can youtube it, and find a professional. Although, I would step into that place it is my advice. U can buy a text & be certificate online. Advice get ur buddy to cut ur hair / trim the side burns a bit, u are not suppose to cut a person hair all the way down. Trim the sides with a pair of scissors cut only 2 cms to 1 in/ spray n condition ur hair. read more

Bipolar experience. The first time I went for the free haircuts, I got a great one by a guy named Yasmani. He had the skills, he was no joke. The second time, this fool named Scott gave me the hands down absolute worst haircut of a lifetime. read more

Womack's Academy Barber & Cosmetology it is a wonderful place where it is possible learn the tools of the trade. Become A+ Professional Barber or Cosmetology. Learn and Earn Get the certification ( apprenticeship license ) in 12 weeks.! And license in 2 years.! Go and Check it out !!!! Many option to pay, Financial AID is available. read more

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Lazy company owner she doesnt even check her own spelling on her website. hit about us and she even says for us to hesitate! hahahaah

So yesterday I went to Womack Salon Academy after reading on craigslist the ad for " Free haircut, everything you want, you name it we do it"... First I called because I wanted to get my hair straight, I have really curly hair, so the lady was nice on the phone, told me to come not wash my hair, I mentionned the free haircut, she confirm me that it woulb be free, told me that they were professional... So I arrived at that creepy place with no light inside, only guys who were having their heads shaved. A old man came to me and told me to wait on a chair for the boss to come. THE BOSS... A woman with a wig not even put correctly on her head, her make up was kind of scary... I asked her what products and what brand they were using, she avoid my question and star to touch my hair and concluded by "It would be $90".... WTF are you serious??? I called you to be sure that will be free and now it's $90... Really bad experience, do NOT waist your time to go there, honestly even free I'm not sure I would have let her touch my hair because I still don't know what kind of products they're using... read more

Every Tuesday, they offer free haircuts to the general public from 11AM-3PM (based on first-come, first-serve). The same service is offered on Wednesdays, by appointment only. They are an apprenticeship program for aspiring barbers, and most of the staff are multicultural and speak different languages. This is a great place in the Excelsior to get your hair cut and support cosmetology students! read more

I got a great haircut. The instructors were very attentive to the students and engaged me in friendly conversation.

Ms. Womack is a charming, experienced lady who runs a good beauty school off the beaten path around San Bruno. Free haircuts on Tuesdays. Casual fun atmosphere. It's a school so some stylists are better than others, but worth checking out. read more

First I would like to say Womack Salon Academy is a Cosmetology/Barbing SCHOOL so ALL services are performed by STUDENTS, just like Marinello, Paul Mitchell etc. Any hair cuts services are done by STUDENTS ONLY and that's why they're free or low cost. Now for students... I was a apprentice with Womack Salon Academy after I turned 18 and graduate from high school. Shortly after I became pregnant and decided to go to work for corporate. The mistake I made was no completing the program. Often time I would see Mrs. Womack and she said "you'll be back" or "you need to complete the program so you can always have something to fall back on". Well I end up going back. Returning to the program I thought I knew it all already and I just needed to get the 2yrs over so I can go to state board. As the time approached for me to challenge the board I grew nervous. Mrs. Womack guided through every procedure over and over, until she knew I had it . She told me all the do's and dont's. On the day of my state board exam I called her on a break and said "I think I failed already and she calmly told me "do what I taught you and you'll be fine". Well I did just that and I received my cosmetology license. Mrs. Womack has been an instructor for over 30yrs and if someone doesn't have the time to go to an traditional school, call Womack Salon Academy. She is patient, caring, loving and the best part is she has a 90% passing rate. She has an awesome staff team that consist of interrupters for non English speaking students. There's nothing you can ask her and she doesn't know the answer. Look no more Mrs. Womack will guide you through. It's a win, win; build clientele and earn while learn. read more

I will add- that although I Highly advise against this place, particularly if you are Caucasian and any female. I have seen them do a relatively good job on men's haircuts.(Then again, I wouldn't suggest it even to a man with long hair- just simple, real short cuts I've seen done decently and it is free) read more

Yelp will not allow me to post ZERO stars--that is the rating I give this academy. I went in with luscious hair down to my a** and came out with horrific hair!!!! The top layer was cut just past my shoulders!!! And then the bottom layer was down to my waist. I had just dyed the hair on the back/bottom-half of my head blonde and the girl (some white chick) AND Ms. Womack (the teacher) chopped my hair into two layers to make the blonde the "focal point", as Ms. Womack called it. Oh, it became a focal point all right. The top layer looked like this thick u-shaped wig sitting 4" high on top of what now looked like a thick tail of blonde extensions running down my back. Before I had left the salon, they combed my hair out and showed me the cut thru a small mirror... it looked a little off, but I figured maybe it was because of the small mirror I was trying to look thru. But when I got home, I realized it was a REALLY BAD CUT. The way that my hair naturally falls down my back is completely different from the way it falls when it's combed out and they really shoul've known that. The two layers had no uniformity whatsoever. It was COMPLETELY EMBARRASSING! I kept my hair wrapped up in a bun the whole week. I cried myself to sleep 3nites in a row before finally mustering up the spirits to drag myself into a professional salon to get my hair cut again. And let me tell you, Cindy at MIA BELLA on El Camino Real in San Bruno is GREAT. I'm happy to finally find a stylist I can trust with my long hair! She salvaged my 'do completely and gave me a real funky cut that, literally, has made heads turn! I would not recommend Womack Salon to anyone even if the service is free! I cannot believe the teacher of the Academy let me walk out the salon looking as terrible as I did and obviously saw nothing wrong. That's gotta tell ya something. read more