Steven Papageorge Hair Academy

I have platinum blonde Asian hair that requires monthly maintenance (double process + toner). I’ve gone to other salons that charge me upwards of $ 400. No joke. That’s more than half my rent!
I went to Steven Papageorge Hair Academy several weeks ago for a haircut. The instructors encouraged me to return for color services because they thought my hair was very damaged and poorly bleached.
I went on Tuesday morning and brought a drink, lunch and reading material. It takes at least three hours every month to bleach and tone my hair. I always come prepared! I had a student work on my hair under the supervision of several instructors. After a few hours, my hair came out a silvery gray with absolutely no brassiness, breakage and damage!
The cost for double process plus toner was $ 60. Amazing!
Everyone at Papageorge Hair Academy is super sweet and the instructors are very knowledgeable. I will definitely return later this month for a touch-​up!

Absolutely love getting services here.
I’ve been here for a balayage as well as a cut.
Services with a student may seem intimidating but at this place there is no need to fear as there are amazing teachers always supervising.
It is a learning process for them so please budget some extra time and patience but get ready for the best deal and beautiful results.
I tend to panic when it comes to doing much of anything with my curly, unruly, fine and generally annoying hair, especially since it takes FOREVER to grow due to a thyroid condition. The phrase «it’ll grow out» may be true for some people’s bad hair choices but mine stick around for a lot longer.
That’s why I’m so happy I found this gem and am so thankful for the wonderful care and coaching the teachers give their students so that everyone feels confident and happy with the results!

So a couple of years ago I decided I wanted to make a drastic career change. I was in a rut and I knew I wanted to do something creative with my life. I realized I LOVED to do hair so I decided to go to hair school. I went to Paul Mitchell, Aveda and Mario Tricocci and I was very disappointed. While doing research I found Steven Papageorge Hair Academy. I had never heard of this school but I decided to make an appointment. At the appointment I saw that this was a boutique school. One of the major reasons I decided to go to this school was because of the teacher Mrs. Lourdes. She is an overachiever that expects nothing but the best from all of her students. She told me while I was trying to decide if this was the school for me that this was the school she received her teaching certificate and she told me her experience. Her honesty is what made me take the plunge and choose this school. When I started school I love that teacher and then I fell in love with Mrs. Carol! Seriously the student teacher ratio is amazing and the educational opportunities are abundant. I have worked on commercials, paid photo shoots, short films and even a tv show thanks to this school. I recommend this to anyone looking into an amazing hair school.

I had an appointment at this salon a few weeks ago, and I would definitely recommend it to the budget friendly ladies out there! The salon is popular and it was buzzing with customers on that friday morning. I would schedule an appointment before coming in.
I came into the salon to get my hair trimmed, and Bianca took care of me that day.
First, she shampooed and conditioned my hair, and she used goldwell shampoo which I love! Afterwards, she started on my haircut. I have graduated layers in my long hair, and they require careful cutting.
The manager came and showed Bianca how to do it. Although most appointment can last up to two hours, I was in a hurry that day. So the manager was kind enough to come and trim my hair quickly for me! Bianca blow dried my hair and she did a wonderful job. As a thick, curly, and frizzy haired girl, I was happy to say that my hair felt so silky, smooth, and shiny.
The bill was 12 dollars for the haircut! They offer other services such as mani-​pedi, waxing, deep conditioning, facials, and special up-​do hair styles. All the price are very inexpensive.
I would recommend this salon to people out there. You will love it.

I was a student at steven papageorge academy and I made so many friends here as well as learning the latest techniques for color and cuts, I also loved when we had guest appearances and makeup classes. I can proudly say that I now do hair color, hair styling and makeup. Thank you to Mr. Steven, Mrs. Analie, and any other instructor that has gone above and beyond to help me.

I work with Steven Papageorge Hair Academy for one year already. Their students are so talented, every time we have a fashion show or a photo shoot, they always do such an amazing job. They are very well trained by teachers of the school. If you are debating which beauty school to attend in Chicago, i would highly recommend Steven Papageorge Hair Academy .The experience you will get at the school will be life changing.

I used to get my hair cut at the aveda institute but in the past couple of years have been going to a regular salon to shave an hour or more off the time spent getting a beauty-​school cut.
A friend of mine is in school at Steven Papageorge and I decided to ask her to cut my hair. She came in, with all her own supplies, and we set up in a corner by the window (where I was forced to gaze on bittersweet bakery and pretend to not be hungry). She did a fantastic job on my hair. It cost 7 dollars. Seriously?
I must say that I didn’t love the overall vibe of the academy. It’s unclear which unmarked door to go in on the street level (they’re on the second level). It seemed sort of thrown together inside and it wasn’t a very friendly/​comfortable place to wait around. I don’t know if its different for different students, but I never interacted with a supervisor. My friend certainly didn’t need it, but I guess I’m used to an instructor (especially at aveda) checking out the student’s idea before they start the cut and then making sure it’s good before you leave. Like I said, maybe if it was a different student that would have happened, but I didn’t see it happening around the salon in general. It had an every-​man-​for-​himself feel. I loved my haircut, but I’m not sure that I’d come back here after she leaves.

I did attend the steven papageorge hair academy and graduated with the highest percent in my class and went on to become an owner of my own salon.
The teachers are amazing and caring. They want the student to succeed to their fullest potential, Miss Linda was my favorite! If they see that a student is struggling they will work one on one with that student so that student does not fall behind. (finger waves suck, i needed that special help)
Steven Pappageorge is at the school almost everyday interacting with his students and pushing them further and further to help them what they will need to learn in everyday life of salon, not only by implementing their tools but the business skills they will need to know on how to develop a client base and how to keep them.
This is a school that focuses on the student and molding a student, its not like aveda schools where all they want is their tuition money and treat their students like drones.
Thank you steven pappageorge for molding me into what i have become today!

I dont attend the school, so I wouldnt know why anyones calling it a scam… but I have had my hair done there by Mandee. She’s amazing. I’ve gotten a color and cut there far cheaper and far more satisfying than going to the place I went to consistently in my home town. Its kind of neat being on display for the teachers and other students, too. I’ll be back when I need the color touched up and the cut trimmed for sure!

This school is a big scam. Do not attend.

This is the best hair academy in the city of Chicago. If you want to make lots of money in the business you need to talk to Steven Papageorge. This is the best hair academy in the city of Chicago. Steven Papageorge has been in business for decades (SUCCESSFUL). At the academy Steven «himself» even shows and teaches you how to style, cut, color hair. Yes, work with the Master of Craft award winner, showing you why he is the best. This academy is in great location with the train station nearby, and right in the heart of the north side of the city. If you do really well in class, they have job placement in there salons across the city. This is where you want to learn to cut hair. One of their students was just on WGN with Tabatha Cofey. They keep winning numerous awards, so stay with a winner. If you want to be the best stylist in all the land, then learn from the best. The best teachers in the city.