Reviews of Hair Expressions, A Paul Mitchell Partner School (Hairdressing)

Ana Caca

Very unorganized school !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Taxi Lanyley park

i asked for a specific haicut, a skin fade,sadly ended having to shave my head

A A

I do not recommend enrolling to this school. As a former student I had a terrible experience with the management/owner , and how everything was handled. They are very unprofessional, and dishonest. It is very sad Because as students we research and pick a school to enroll to thinking it will be the best for us , and we will learn so much. When i first came in for a tour they said we would get to do so many things and learn all these cool “techniques” ( example balayage, ombré , fun colors) so i was motivated and anxious to thrive . Then when i started and i asked when will we start learning these “TECHNIQUES” management said they “are ONLY required to teach the basics. ” Which is totally understandable. HOWEVER that was not how it was implied to us . We would literally come to school barely get any clients (our friends and family would be the most that we would do when they came in) , and wait for our specialty classes that we never had because they were low on staff. My Class and i have gone through about 6-7 Learning leaders due to their drama with the owners. It is ridiculous because we were made aware of what was going on from the gossiping of Learning leaders and management. We had no make up hours because ED (owner) said that by law it was not allowed anymore ( which is not true) so if they tell you that you graduate in 12 months it is more like 14 months and if you are “scheduled “ to graduate in 15 months it will be more like 18 months. You hear 3 different graduation dates before you know the final One. When you ask for a copy of your hours they question you and give you a hard time to get it , Hours are always missing and you have to be on top of them to make sure they put it in. A lot of us have full time jobs and kids and to come to a school to put more stress on us is very unfair! It felt like we were in a school full of drama and no one cared for our future. Paul Mitchell should not be affiliated with them because they are giving them a bad name .

Grace Gallo

Great people !

Lynn Golub-Rofrano

I have been getting my hair colored here for years and occasionally cut as well. The learning leaders are true professionals and they always make sure the students do a good job. They come around regularly and check and answer any questions I have. I highly recommend Hair Expressions as an affordable salon with dedicated instructors who care about their students and you!

Gilber Dinora

Kiara from the evening class was amazing and great. I went in scared to go short with my hair & almost backed out, but during our consultation Kiara encouraged me to make the change that I needed. I can not thank her enough, I now am in love with my self all over again. I LOVE the way my hair turned out, all thanks to Kiara! Will DEFINITELY be coming back soon. Also, am referring all friends & family to visit Kiara! Thank you, Thank you! :D

Erin Z

Do not even bother to attend this school, very unprofessional and just looking to make a buck. They refuse to teach any waxing in the vaginal area (high demand) and the owner does not even tell his own clients there is a esthestics program there. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!

Susan Washington

I went to Hair Expressions Paul Mitchell School and it was a very very bad experience for me. I could not believe they charged me $65 for what I went through. I will never go back there and will tell other people not to go there. I could have gone to a regular salon and got it done for less money and faster but I could not find a salon that offered the Keratriplex treatment. First of all I am African American with biracial hair that is very curly. It would be nice if they asked you about your hair when you come in for your appt. and then set you up with a student that has experience with your type of hair. I realize that these are students learning but why is the price so high and why is there no teacher watching each student. The student clearly did not know how to blow dry my hair or flat iron it. I wish they had more teachers as the teacher was no where in site when she attempted to blow dry my hair into a hot mess. There was only one professional for 5 students and she was not with my student. The student did not acknowledge she did not know what she was doing and did not consult the teacher for help. I had to ask the student to get the teacher and I had to offer verbal help on how to apply tension when blow drying my hair. The student thad no idea that she totally did a bad job and offered no apology. someone should have told her how my hair was supposed to come out unless the staff does not know or care. No one told the student that my hair was not supposed to turn out the way it did after she blow dried it. I have been to MANY salons and I never had my hair looking a hot mess after blow drying like this. I have had all ethnicities work on my hair. Then when she went to flat iron it she would hold the flat iron on my hair in one spot for several seconds instead of continuously moving it through my hair which really scared me as she could burn my hair off in spots. Please do not go to this school if you have African American hair. The teacher should have lowered the price and apologized to me. They had to get someone else to finish flat ironing my hair. I was seriously scared the student was going to burn my hair off. The student did not even realize or maybe she did not care that she could be burning my hair off. They did finally get someone that could flat iron my hair correctly as I had somewhere to be after my appt. I hope my hair will be okay.

Lauren Giraldo

As a Former Student from this school. i highly don't recommend this school for any new student who's thinking about a career in cosmetology to enroll here. However let's begin how the instructors in this school how EXTREMELY unprofessional are towards the majority to the students. This instructors plays favoritism on which student they like and decides to help that student more on hair cutting and haircoloring techniques and be more friendly with them. most Instructors in this school are sitting just for a paycheck and doesn't all seem like they haven't worked in real hair salon before for at least a year I know if an instructor has a passion for teaching they wouldn't feel intimidated by a student asking for help. THATS A POINT OF BEING An INSTRUCTOR IS FOR. Also sadly, the students here every once a while We had to argue , sign a petition with each student's signature and BEG the owner of the school (Ed) - the owner for his lazy instructors he hires to show us a professional real life salon color. Depends if he's in a bad mood that day he will refused that petition what the majority of students at hair expressions PM school begged for. Think about it you sign up for a brand name that is well known in professional salons. You expected a good reputation from the school since its partnered with " PAUL MITCHELL" why be a branded named school if you can't give the students who are enroll here a real salon life EDUCATION. Also this school has issue on always being low on supplies such as "the color, Color XG, POP XG, PM Shines, The Demi,) - Paul Mitchell's color lines The owners of this school once a while had an arguments with students putting colors on the doll head (mannequins) since its considered "WASTING MONEY AND PRODUCT" first of all your journey while being in beauty school is where your supposed to make your mistakes, learn about color, hair cutting and practice your craft for the real world. not many salon owners out there doesn’t like the ideal of a new stylist not knowing anything. They expected you to know the foundations and the way it works in hair . Also one last thing STATE BOARD while being in beauty school. BARLEY any state board prep! i don't blame the students going wondering around for help as someone like myself who's been licensed cosmetologist for a couple months now. I had to train at least 4 Graduates from this school to come to my house for the last 1-2 months on how to do the state board and to pass their praticial and theory for the board. Which its sad to me since this is where the school has failed its job 10x time. Refuse to not prepare for the upcoming graduates ahead of time to give training on how to pass their board to become a licensed cosmetologist. This school seem to had an issue not hire enough instructors to teach state board and their preparation for the board was only once a month for the day school students. In my opinion i suggest to anyone who plans on going to beauty school Tour as many beauty schools in maryland as much as you can and find the right school that cares about the success of a beauty school student's career and job placement! there's better options out there than wasting thousands of dollars in this school than coming here. It is a waste of time and money. NOT WORTH the drama and pain coming here.

Christina Garcia

Geidy cut my hair and she did an amazing job fixing these stupid side bangs i had gotten cut somewhere else. She blended the short pieces with the rest of my hair that made me feel way better. She has a lot of potential!

Angelita Sinor

Excellent

Canda Baker

I love my job

Ivana Pichova

I got my haircut at this place and I am satisfed. Girl ( I am sorry I don't know her name) was really nice and made me feel comfortable. She was supervised the whole time. She did a good job. Thank you.

zunaira sajjad

They ruin your hair and expect you to be okay with it and go home! I get it there students but this is the worst not even 2% close to the style you want. They will leave you by the washing station with bleach in your hair only to forget about you. The instructors are even worse!

Michele Craig

Only place i will get my hair cut!

Melissa Norton

Instructors are great, which makes the students wonderful! I have been there several times for cut, color, style, etc. and have not had a single bad experience.

Emma Van Wagoner

Took my boyfriend here to get a cheap hair cut. Literally have been here for over an hour and his hair is still being cut. A guys haircut should not take this long. If you want to be here the entire day this is the place for you but if you want to be done in a reasonable time don’t come here

Gavriel K

Excellent experiences! I've gotten my hair cut here about four times and dyed twice and was always delighted with the result. Last time I was here, one of the senior stylists gave advice on the haircut I should get (all I said was I wanted it short) and I'm pretty sure I'm keeping my hair this way for a long time because I love that cut so much. This time I was particularly impressed because apparently this was the first customer haircut my stylist had done and it turned out great! It was clear that she was super prepared. There was always a senior stylist nearby who offered occasional advice and touch-ups. Everything turned out well.

tatyana chanturirya

Today was not my first time my visiting this place, all previous were OK. Today i had really horrible experience with the hairdresser to be and her coach. I brought pictures of what i do want, but i got really not what i wanted - i got military style haircut and bad red rash from hair cutting machine. It's the first time i have this result after hair cut. I took pic of my neck when i came home. I have question: how do they clean these machines?

Mukaddam Irgasheva

If you need your hair trimmed, washed, blow dried, (even dyed) this is a good place. Prices are great! But if you are going from one hair style to completely another, then it's best if you go to a professional stylist. This is NOT the right place. (These trainees, "future professional", are clueless most of the time. They do have professional stylists to guide them, BUT, they give directions for like 10 seconds and leave. Imo, this is not professional guidance, this is like saying "go ahead, experiment").

Katherine S.

I had a great experience here. I went in for a simple cut (trim and add layers to long hair) and am quite pleased with the results. It took about an hour, and my hair professional was responsive to my needs and spent a lot of time talking with me about the look I wanted, since I was nervous about making a change. I got hair in my eyes a few times during the cut and the shampoo water was too hot at first, but overall it was a very positive experience. Also, it cost $12 plus tip, so I was not expecting the perfect spa-like environment. If you want that, go somewhere else.

Kate Meringolo

I have gone here twice now and both times have been very satisfied with the result. I got my hair cut short both times. Both times the students were excited to be able to 'cut' and not just style. It was very amusing at how they almost bragged to their peers how they were able to cut my hair. The supervisors were always around to check how things were going. I've never gotten more compliments on my hair than when I started going here. As noted, it's a school. There isn't a beverage station with infused water or soothing music and soft colors. The students are learning and it's clearly a learning atmosphere. I love the price and the result every time I go.

Denise Willis

I am in wheelchair and they are always very skilled and manage to do everything exactly as I want èven with the challenges. O get color and çut anc they do a lovely job.

Casey Phillips

I have gone to this location several times over the last 3-4 years for my hair care. From a basic trim or cut to hair coloring, I have never left this place unhappy. The instructors are attentive and the students are kept informed of the best ways to do things. I usually spend a bit more time in the chair than at your average salon, but because these are students taking their time, I don't mind! The prices can't be beat, too! Will definitely continue using their services.

Jackie D.

Been going here for years. I have never been dissappointed. Always fun, and entertaining . Great haircut at $12

Lynn McCoy

Just had my hair colored, highlighted and cut by Liz. I needed to find a new hair stylist as mine is moving out of state. I also can't pay an arm and leg, so I'm looking for a good alternative. I was tentative about going to a school, but I have to say I loved it. The instructor checked LIz's work, who did a great job. I just wish she weren't graduating in a month! But I'll keep coming back. No frills, but really who cares! The whole process took 2.5 hours, but I was prepared for it take longer. I'm very pleased!

Julie Starling

I just got a body wave perm and cut. It came out really soft and natural looking. Great job!!! I really liked the teacher/student interaction throughout the process. I was treated with great care and detail as you would at a good salon. Highly recommend.

Yo Soy

Ms. Bei is one of the best instructors I've ever encountered. She knows what she's doing, she's funny and she encourages me to do more

Ms. Gerri Key

I received hair care services about 3 years ago by Troi. She was confident in answering my questions and concerns about my hair loss. The students were very professional & respectful to clients, one another & instructors. Pleasant and safe environment, no loud talking nor disrespectful language on the floor. Thank you for Great service HairExpressions Team!

Mirna Mercado

Don't go to this school to be a student. The administration is awful. Ed, the owner of the school, is just money hungry and does not care about the success of his students. They have ridiculous attendance policies that make it nearly impossible to graduate on time. They are also very cheap with the supplies that they give to the students. If you want to go to a cosmetology school please do your research and don't go to this partner school. Go to a real Paul Mitchell school.

Vivian Yip

If a person has time, then this place is great! The students are patient and attentive to the customer's needs. I would go there again. I wish there were more of this.

Lisa Schriver

I would like to send a BIG thank you to the staff at Paul Mitchell school :) I really enjoyed my learning expirence, everyone was so helpful and kind. I couldn't have done it without all your help.

Alyssa Brooks

This school has currently been reported to the FBI and The Inspector General US Department of Education for Financial Aid Fruad I wouldn't recommend anyone to sign up to attend for any classes you might not be able to finish.

Margaret Mckenna

I love my haircut! I am new to the area so I have been trying out a few different places in town but haven't been that happy with my hair. So I decided to try the Paul Mitchell school. I was a hairdresser many moons ago and Paul Mitchell has always had a great reputation in the business. I'm sooo glad I did! Anisha gave me a beautiful cut. She seemed so confident and she was very sweet and polite. Then she told me that I was her very first client! I couldn't believe it! She's so talented! I highly recommend her. And the bonus, it only cost $12 (plus tip of course)! Thanks Anisha!

Irene Kostaris

Left extremely satisfied with color and cut. Good service!