The Academy Waukesha

I couldn’t be more in love with my hair! The teachers here, Corey and Maggie really know there stuff! They were there every step of the way making sure their students were on the right path. So full of knowledge, super impressive! I’ve paid three times as much in a salon and not been as happy as I am right now!

Haircuts are great! Be ready to wait a couple of hours though! Also, DO NOT get your nails there… people need more training there… my 7 year old cousin would have done a better job! Also, they were out of nail products like top cote! Really?!

This is the worst experience I have ever had. I understand it’s a school but with the two reviews I figured it was okay.
The décor and atmosphere is a really fun and there are tons of hair stations and people working. They were very nice on the phone and my appointment was easy to schedule. I don’t really know how to express my anger here – I was here for 5 ½ hours for a touch up on my highlights. My hair ended up being white and orange. Also the highlights were so far back that I had dark roots in comparison to this basically white highlights I had in my hair. Also I understand people are learning but if they can’t even do basic steps for hair then they shouldn’t be out on the floor. The person who did my hair basically had her boss by her the whole time because she couldn’t put the foil on right, or she put two much hair in the foil, or the foil was sliding down, or she put too much dye on it. It was absolutely ridiculous. But I guess this experience doesn’t speak to highly of the people who are working if her boss didn’t even catch what was going on. 5 ½ hours for highlights… you have to be kidding me. I ended up telling her to not blow dry my hair and I left. Now I have been wearing a hat for 3 days because I can’t go to work with orange hair, and I am paying $ 150 to get this hair into something I can show in public.
Seriously just pay the extra money because you never know what will happen.

By far the best hair school I have ever visited. The ladies at the front counter are always nice and prices are very low. The students are at various levels, and if they are unsure or do not feel comfortable with something they will ask the supervisor for assistance. It does take a little longer than a visit to a full-​price salon though, because the students are in training and have their work checked off by the supervisor. The students learn the latest techniques in cutting and coloring, and you leave feeling fresh and trendy.
Hair cuts are $ 10, mini manicures are $ 5… can’t beat those prices!

This is a Paul Mitchell school and salon open to the public. It’s very hip and busy. Various levels of new stylists-​in-​training are available to the public. You do pay less to get your hair done here, but it may take a bit more time since they consult with their supervisors. I go to one young lady there regularly and her skills rival my previous stylists from other salons (if not better)! I find it well worth my time and my color and cuts always look nice. They want to make sure you are happy before leaving. On Thursdays, they do men’s haircuts for only $ 5. Sandy at the front desk is always friendly and the staff makes sure you are comfortable. Highly recommended!