Scholars Cosmetology University

This isn’t a spa so don’t expect any atmosphere. It’s a very basic beauty school but my mani/​pedi was done reasonably well and the price was really low. No fancy stuff but for the price, I’ll be back.

I did not even go in to this place to decide whether or not I want to ever go there for their services. I called them to ask what their hours were after finding a Groupon deal for a mani-​pedi and received nothing but a quiet and rudely-​toned «We’re all booked for today.» I tried to be friendly and asked them again just in case I had heard her wrong since she spoke so quietly and received no response from the other line. Annoyed, I thanked them as nicely as I could and all I heard was the click of the phone and then a dial tone.
One word: RUDE. Will not be going there. Ever.

I’m very picky about my hair, but I thought I’d try this place since its cheap.
As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. I had one of the INSTRUCTORS cut my hair (the students were taking a test). I asked for a simple fouhawk and to dye my hair black/​dark brunette. What came out ended up being a Caesar cut with a long bang. My color was just right though (of course, I can’t imagine itd be that hard to mess up black).
Bottom line-​Go here if you are getting something simple done and if you dont mind it not being just so, because even the instructors are a little clueless… I guess those who can’t do, teach?
Plus side–
I got a cut and dye for $ 26, which would normally cost me $ 40+ at a regular Solon. So I might even go back just to get the dye redone.

Excellent hair stylist

As a woman of color, there aren’t many salons (in my experience) in the area that cater to us, and I think this place is definitely worthy of a 4 star review, which in Unilocalese means «Yay! I’m a fan.»
For less than $ 40 I received a hair wash, trimmed ends, protein treatment, blow dry, and press and curl. I would have easily paid $ 60+ anywhere else and probably would have been dissatisfied. My stylist was very attentive to my hair and gave me advice on upkeep and products for me to use in the future.
Like mentioned in Sarah R.‘s review, getting a style can take a while, but it is worth it for the price and quality of the service.
I definitely think that if you have the time and are just looking to get your hair done, this place is worth a check out. If you are looking to be in and out or in a place with ambiance, then try somewhere else.

You’ll find information about this place by doing an internet search on «KSA Academy» as well– I don’t know if there was a recent change in ownership or what’s going on with that.
It’s easily reached off Washtenaw Ave., but it’s not easily visible. It’s around the back of a strip mall near the Enterprise Rent a Car shop, so you kind of have to know it’s there.
I can’t comment on how good they are as a beauty school, but they do a nice job with low-​cost hair cuts and other beauty services. My husband and I had a distant acquaintance who was studying there and put out the word on the grapevine that haircuts were cheap.
My husband, apparently having a midlife crisis, decided he wanted to dye his hair black with purple highlights. They didn’t have the exact shade he wanted the day he visited and asked him to come back that weekend. They did a pretty nice job of it and gave him a trim as well. I got a pretty drastic hair cut. My hair had been down to my waist, and I got it chopped off to my shoulders and had some sideswept bangs added to my style.
The student I had was a bit overly cautious and took a long time to get everything just so, but I was really happy with the final cut. And it cost me $ 8, which was a good deal for how good the cut was.