Career Academy Of Beauty

I felt that I needed to defend this school against angry students current and former. This place, like any school, is what you make of it. What you need to realize is that the world gives you what you give it. Some students come in with the mind set to learn, be successful, and build a life from this career and when they leave hear they leave to be successful because they set themselves up for that. Others come in here, not knowing what to do in life, no clue, no direction and no will to learn. Some open up to learning others use there time playing with they’re own hair, makeup, phones and sometimes drugs. They leave with what they gave…Nothing. I read these reviews and I observe some of the points said in each of them. Point one- Bugs. A constant rule trying to be enforced is always eating on the clinic floor. Students who don’t care, don’t listen and continue breaking this rule. The bugs go away when the food rule is followed. Those who care about the school and realize food does not belong in the learning environment don’t eat where theyre not supposed to. Pont 2- The Sweatshop. I hear this all the time from those who do not enjoy what they do. I only hear that phrase when the student lacks the ability to perform services on the client. The reason the same people get all the “good” services is because they give positive attitude and in return the receive likeable services. Those who get the more time consuming or unlikeable services such as perms don’t put in the effort to come to school on time, be respectful to rules or just have crappy attitudes. Point 3- Staff. I have never had instructors care and here they do. They care about those who follow rules and instruction, they care about those who put in the effort to learn, they put more time into the so called Favorites because they come to school in uniform, they don’t eat when and where they please, they don’t constantly have their cell phone in hand and they're always willing to learn no matter who the client is and how many clients they’ve taken that day. Everynew client is a new experience Point 4: Fliers for good reviews. This is how business' get reviews, from students who are actually happy to be heading into this career and people who care about a great education. It is a way to encourage people to speak out in a positive way. Because of the few reviews that are negative there are 10 times more positive. As for calling Martha a tweaker you really should learn a little from that woman. She has nothing to hide, and no reason to steal money. She is the retail manager and buyer for the school she needs to take money from he register to cover school supplies when the owners are not there. to write a check. She will openly tell you about her life as a and her battles.and if you took the time to talk to her and listen to her you would know she lives a sober life and only works and lives for her daughter. I just felt that a lot of the negativity from the other reviews were reactions from angry students who got caught doing stupid crap and instead of solving the problem within themselves they retaliate with hatred towards a school that is only doing something good for them. when a teacher doesn't say or do something to teach you a lesson that's when you want to be worried because thats when the teacher has given up on you, and thats not the place you want to be. Pros: serious about success Cons: Those few rotten apples more

Bonner is awesome - he gets my hair done quickly and I look soooo gorgeous when i am done. Thanks Bonner your the best. Pros: Creative young people that love to do hair Cons: None more

as a former student of career academy i feel that i need to explain how this school works. although the freshmen program (where you spend your first few months in the school) is amazing and ms. cyndee is an amazing teacher along with the floor instructors mr.alfred , mr. perez, ms. mariah and ms. tina, the rest of the staff is incredibly rude, unprofessional, immature, and seem to make themselves feel better by undermining the other staff and students. on a few occasions ms kathy blatantly disrespected me in front of a client or made me cry in the office (which has glass windows allowing everyone to see in) while clients and other students watched. they dont care nor do they understand when someone id having issues outside of the school and cannot focus only on the school. many students refer to the school as a 'sweatshop' or 'hell' because of the amount of stress put upon us to not only preform above and beyond state board protocol but to the administrations own personal standards that is extremely difficult to meet even for those about to graduate and the fact that we only earn what the clients decide to tip us (2-5 dollars on avarge). for some reason they dont understand that we are STUDENTS!! we are LEARNING!!!! yet the expect us to be able to preform at levels that only those who have been in the business for years can achieve. also, ms dayna and ms kathy tend to favor some students over others, giving them warning instead of write ups (the schools disciplinary actions) or having one student call another to warn them that they're going to be dropped while not giving another student any warning (not even a note sent to the house) untill said student comes in to the school . also, students do tend to make mistakes, while with some students theyll let these mistakes slide with others they not only take disiplenary action but they also personally attack the student and have a tendency to do so infront of patrons of the school. the front desk that assigns the students clients and procedures also plays the favorites game and will give the students they like the more challenging and widely seen in salon procedures while the rest are stuck doing roller sets, perms, and haircuts. also, ms martha is will get upset and report you to an administrator if you say no to a client even if you have just finished a client, if you haven't taken a break, or if you've been overbooked and just found the time for lunch. and that brings me to my next point, the break room is disgusting, because of the general lack of respect from many of the students (some high school, some in their 30's and up) the school has had cockroaches, flies, and other bug problems (not to mention the gnats outside that swarm the trash can by the benches). the break room is also often filthy and covered in food, trash, or students trying to keep from getting clients. the bathrooms arent much better. the clients are often sweet but tend to be over the age of 60, some cant even walk. and not all the clientel is sweet, i personally have been yelled at, harassed and on one occasion pinched very hard by a client. as far as the students, all i have to say is that if you're considering attending career academy still, ask yourself: did i enjoy the social aspect of high school? did i enjoy the cattiness, cliques, romuors, and lack of privacy?if so, you'll love CAofB. also, make sure you put your name on all of your stuff, things have a tendency to get stolen by students.oh, and for a few months (even now) theyre are fliers around the school telling students to go onto this website and write good reviews for the school to recive a free personal service (that means they get a facial/manicure/haircut etc for free from the school) so be wary of these reviews, im sure plenty are students pretending to be clients. oh and as far as service, unless you're lucky enough to get someone ready to graduate, you're gunna get what you pay for, and CAofB has some pretty cheap prices.. Pros: 4 good teachers, you'll learn state board, cheap Cons: you get what you pay for, rude staff members, rude students more

I love the fact that the skool is an actual salon! Of course when i graduate i want to work in a salon, and just being at that skool i feel as though im really in that kind of environment! I love the little beauty supply store we have there too! Its super duper cute!!! Pros: best beauty skool and salon Cons: cant think of any at the moment more

I love going to Career Academy of Beauty because it is a great place to learn and I've made some amazing friends attending the beauty school! I love Miss Tina and Mr. Perez they are always a great help with any questions i have! I feel blessed to attend such a great school! more

I love coming to this location because it is so convient for me!! The prices are great, and the service is always excellent !! I too am a full - time student and I appreicate the quality the students give., thank you !! Pros: Great Price !! Cons: Can not think of one !! more

I am very happy with the services I get from CAofB. I been going there for about a year now. I can call at the last minute and get an appt right away, which helps with the busy schedule I have. Shyla Wilkerson is hard devoted student, always trying to make her customers happy with doing exactly what the customers want done. I would definately ask for her when you stop in! :) Pros: Very friendly staff and students :) more

Beauty School...The quality of services are truly comparable to most full service salons and you can't beat the prices. Vanessa is one fabulous hairdresser.... more

This is a great beauty school. The last student that did my hair was Tasha Nicholson and she was excellent - fast - friendly - and helpful. I think the Career Academy of Beauty in Garden Grove is the best. I am very happy to have my hair done here and recommend it to all my friends. Pros: You can call last minute for an appointment and get in. Cons: Nothing more

The Career Academy of Beauty is a place to go if you're looking for some hair treatments at a low price. All the services are preformed by students, they get practice and you get good service. Pros: Helping students learn and services at cheaper prices more

I have been going to Career Academy of Beauty school for 2 years now and very pleased with the beauty school services. I will continue to be a faithful customer. Pros: deals more

I went to Career Academy of Beauty in Garden Grove for a Vitamin C facial. My skin is still glowing ask for Lumi. I was a previous student at this beauty school back in 20002 and I continue to have my facials done there. For the price your getting a high end spa facial for 80% less than what a spa would charge and these girls are not in a hurry. Pros: excellent service more

I had a facial by Asra today. She did a great job. She is very professional and friendly. The facial was wonderful. I will go back. more

I went to this school for a weave and a cut, and usually am very picky about who touches my hair, but a coworker or mine insisted that she wanted to do my hair...so with reluctance I went...and with great surprise walked out with a great overall color instead of highlights which would have damaged my already paperthin hair, and a very age appropriate haricut...my student stylist is Marie and she showed great professionalism as well as the ability to keep her clients entertained and happy. 5 gold stars for my nite favorite student...will definitely recommend Marie to friends and family. Pros: Great Student Stylists more

Everyone is so friendly and they do a fantastic job! I highly recommend the Career Academy to everyone! The beauty school is an affordable way for everyone to get a professional style for less! One of the students Bonner does fabulous blow-outs! more

Career Academy of Beauty in Garden Grove, CA is a good place to go for hair coloring, haircuts & styling. It's a beauty school where the students are taught very well. Meg M. has done my hair the last few times I've been there with great results. I have recommended the services there to all of my friends. Pros: Students are well trained & very competent more

I had a great experience the 3 times that I had gone to Career Academy of Beauty in Garden Grove, CA. Kelly and Lisa have colored my hair and I always love the color! Mariah the instuctor always choose great color combinations, the colors are always so rich and sexy .Thanks! The students take alot of pride in their work and it shows. I have been very impressed with the school, it's very afforable and I feel that they do a better job than the salons that I had gone to in the past. I plan to be a regular client. I highly recommend this school as a salon. Pros: Afforable, Exceed my expectations Cons: none more

I had my hair cut by Sara Veiga, and she did an outstanding job, mad emy hair look and feel alot more healthier but the style of cut she gave me. She pick the best hairstyle for me. Again thank you for taking your time and giving me a great experience at the Career academy of beauty in garden grove. Pros: Great teaching, and well done hair cut and color. more

The Career academy of beauty in garden grove is an excillent chioce on where to go for an up do or a hair cut a blow dry... Very good on pricing... The person that cut my hair was Alissa Shimada-heil, She worked wonders on my new hair cut... Thank you so much... Pros: They are the best beauty school to go too. more

I HAVE HAD JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING DONE AT CAREER ACADEMY OF BEAUTY AND EVERY STUDENT HAS BEEN SO NICE AND YOU WOULD NOT THINK THEY WERE STUDENTS. THE WORK THEY LEARN THEY TAKE VERY SERIOUSLY AND ARE ONLY OUT TO MAKE US THE CUSTOMERS VERY HAPPY AND SATISFIED WITH WHAT WE HAD DONE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL TO HAVE ALL YOUR BEAUTY NEEDS TAKEN CARE OF. Pros: TEACHING STUDENTS TO DO EXCELLENT JOB more