Time: Sep/17/2018 (in the last week)
Uuffff... after waiting for assistance over 20mins on hold and my call exchanged to three people and kept putting me on hold last week finally the actual facial teacher made appointment .. soooooo... once I got there and had to raise my voice since no one was at the counter a nice gentleman told me no services today... i laughed and said but I made the appt w/ teacher.. a young woman told me that the teacher couldnt reach me and I had to reschedule for another day.. sorry to say but that's not away to run a business. Sit and wait for my rescheduling... I should've seen the reviews before wasting my time.
Time: Sep/11/2018 (a week ago)
Totally unprofessional. I came in at 4:00 p.m., and asked if the students were cutting hair. I was told by a male employee that they were, and that it would be a few minutes. I guess we have a different perception of what a few minutes mean. It is now 4:52 p.m. as I write this review, AND NO ONE has even checked w/ me as to an explanation, and/or Information as to why it's taking so long.
Avoid this PLACE AT ALL COST.
Time: Aug/08/2018 (a month ago)
A disappointment. If you're truly passionate about haircoloring, hairstyling, and/or makeup, this is NOT the school to go. Don't let the tuition fool you. This school will claim you learn "the basics of all the aspects of cosmetology", but in reality, you really don't. You're honestly better off going to the other beauty schools when it comes to cosmetology. This school has 2 campuses; Tampa and Valrico. There is a MAJOR difference between them. The Tampa campus is a lot more appealing. Unlike the Valrico campus... it is outdated. Whoever is in charge, doesn't keep up with both campuses equally. It is VERY obvious. I've visited the Valrico campus. The students there are energetic and eager, yet it seems that they aren't given good equipment. Went to get a pedicure there before... poor students. Looked to the corner, where the nail polish is located and they have 3 little stands on wheels that should be used to place their implements, that are broken. The nail polish seems old. Even the flooring looks rough. I had to ask one of the students there, and I don't blame that student. You want the truth, and I was given the truth.
I know it's a school, but even the other schools around have BETTER supplies for the students to use for the clients. It should be comfortable for both the students and clients. The cosmetology instructor (Darlin I believe) is always welcoming, as well as the barber instructor. Nothing against those 2 at all!
I was thinking to study here, until I had came to get a service done. I've visited other schools nearby (Empire, Paul Mitchell, Irwin) and this school is nothing compared to them.
I hope this helps anyone who's looking to find a good place to study cosmetology because you should be getting the right education and fundamentals of cosmetology. Even if it's basic, you still should be able to feel like you're getting something out of it. But... I don't think this school meets those standards.
Time: Mar/06/2018 (6 months ago)
Went to Brandon location for cut and color. Pros: No line, no waiting. Cons: Didn't ask me how I wanted my hair cut, assumed I just wanted a trim, Had to listen to 3 hours of someone's Pandora rap music, students didn't seem engaged with their clients, hair was washed and rinsed with cold water. Don't plan on going back there and would not recommend to anyone.
Time: Dec/06/2017 (9 months ago)
I would give 0 stars but you have to give something. This place is terrible and I wouldn't recommend anyone doing business here. Much more professional hair academy around tampa then this one.
