Paul Mitchell The School

Fun atmosphere, relaxing water house and great people. Lauren did amazing so pleased with my cut couldn’t ask for anything better. Low prices on all of their services can’t beat it! Color $ 40 and includes the cut. The teachers there helping the students are positive and helpful. Will recommend Paul Mitchell The School and their fabulous products to everyone.

I wish there was more stars ! So i could express my feelings and the level if my satisfaction.
Where to start? Wonderful and welcoming front desk people? Or my super caring and knowledgeable hair styler or her sweet and great instructor??? Or the great environment? You dont see this all together in one place anymore. I have another wonderful experience to ad which completed the Service and it was Rhionnon call back in couple of days to make sure im happy with my service ! where do you get that ?
And surprisingly Alison’s hair cut (my professional hairstylist) was much much better than the hairstylist i pay $$$ amount.
This is my Salon from now and Alison is my hairstylist.
I highly highly recommend this place to everyone.
The good news is the go minute by minute with the knowledgeable and professional instructor.
Thanks to all if you for providing such a great service.

It seems like these hair stylists have a little more learning to do. I went in to get my hair cornrowed even though I’m white, and when I was getting them done I felt very judged. All of my stylists «friends» or classmates came up to me and asked me where I was going with a snooty attitude and when I said nowhere she scoffed and walked away. My hairstylist would tell me she didn’t want it to look a certain way, however that is the way I wanted it to look regardless of her opinion. She then would start doing it her way as to change my mind and I would have to tell her no and make her start again. It was good work for the most part but as a paying customer I expect to have done what I would like done instead of them changing what I asked them to do, as if they believe they could change my mind once I saw it. I came in to get what I wanted but felt forced to do what the hairstylist thought was better than my own desires. That is my biggest pet peeve and why I never get my hair done.

For those who are looking to attend here:
Awesome school, let’s you learn with a lot of hands on experience. Very positive and uplifting, not at all like high school. Only teaches you Paul Mitchell products so be aware of that. You take a decent amount of clients throughout the week, and spend some time in the classroom learning book work. There are guest speakers, field trip events where you can do hair for fashion shows, events, etc. All kinds of clubs you can join. If you’re thinking of going to cosmetology school, I strongly suggest touring this one!
For those who want their hair done here:
First of all, please tip your hairstylist! They are spending a lot of time on your hair and put a lot of effort into it. A tip is a courtesy. You really can’t go wrong here, haircuts, color, perms, updos. The teachers are there every step of the way so there’s no reason to be scared. The prices are very reasonable. There’s also a skin academy by the product area, they do facials, waxing, and a lot more. Don’t be afraid to ask about any products in that area as well. $ 5 mens haircuts in the barber section, with some very skilled barbers.

If you are going to go to a school. I WOULD NOT GO TO THIS ONE! Shop around, go to GWC or Toni and Guy!
You can get lucky and find someone that can cut and style, IF YOU ARE LUCKY! I would try the service in phase one, instructors actually give instruction and check the work of the students. In phase two, work is not checked and the work that students perform is below par compared to the other local schools. Instruction is not give in phase two. Quality of work is much higher at other local schools and I think that it is because they give instruction and check work even on a students last day before graduation.
Trust me, I live close by and have been here 100’s of times. Try the other schools and you will be happier with the results!!!

I am not writing a review based on a haircut or color i received.
but i am writing a review for the EDUCATION i received in this school.
I am a graduate of Paul Mitchell the school in Costa Mesa.
It was the best of the best. If you are planning a career in the beauty industry this is definitely the TO GO school.
You not only learn amazing skills in the artistry, but you learn how to be an amazing person. Also, you get opportunities to do hair for fashion shows, the grammy’s, educational trips, tv work, editorial, VEGAS hair shows… all while you are still a FUTURE PROFESSIONAL in training.
Everyone who has ever come to this school for a hair service, you are amazing for helping the students grow and learn all while you are getting some spanking new color or cut.
ps.
Ive seen some students who have become amazing artists while attending school and have gone to do amazing things.
:)