Oceanside College of Beauty Salon

last week I got a terrible haircut from a different salon that I will not name… but, they cut off much more then I asked and destroyed my layers. I cried for two days because of this. my co worker told me about the college salon on coast hwy and how they can make some sense of the mess I had goin on. I was surprised to see how many people were actually in there. salons and boutiques have always been my first choice. My worries were put o rest when my co wrker finally got there and we explained what the deal was… I cried but because I was soooo happy with the result I walked out with and I cant wait to go back. sorry for the long review but my hair means ALOT to me.

Love mollie and the recaptionist karen. great customer service great hairdresser and prices. xo

This might seem like an odd review but I’ve never actually had my hair done at Oceanside College of Beauty. In fact, all it took was calling in to make an appointment to change my mind. I called after speaking with a student there to set up an appt. for all over color. The receptionist that answered ruined any chance of business. She was very rude when I tried to ask about pricing and appointment times, and apparently there is a skin test that is required before a service– I didn’t understand which made her even meaner. After a 10 min. very unpleasant call I gave up and continued to search for a salon. Such a bummer.

I love this place. Everyone is so friendly and nice. It’s very entertaining to look at all the cool and different hairstyles and colors (purple, pink, etc) that the students wear while you are getting your hair done, too!
I have had cuts and highlights done here several times. The prices are GREAT! $ 45 for highlights, you can’t beat that.
I recently went there for a color correction on some botched highlights by a stylist at another salon and the student worked very hard with her instructor to correct the problem.
The only drawback is that you will spend 3 to 4 times as much time as normal because you are taking part in a teaching experience. If you are looking to get in and out quickly, this is not the place for you.

I quite like this place. $ 5 for a simple men’s cut… you can beat that price. Everyone is friendly and because they are students, they are extra careful to do well. Call before, just to make sure they are taking customers.

What a waste of time! The gremlin of a receptionist was a complete bitch when I walked in with my 5 year old saying she couldn’t be there. Though I called to schedule the appt the day before maternity photo shoot and she didn’t say ANYTHING about not allowing kids (though another chick in there had 3 KIDS in there ranging between 1 – 3 years old)! She also over priced they perm saying it would be $ 60 when on their site it says $ 30-​$ 40 (my hair is also short) but I was going to pay it anyway. They literally just turned away a customer because my well behaved daughter was with me. Nice lesson to teach your students. I wouldn’t recommend coming here unless you want to waste your time and be treated like shit. Onyx on base does the same perm for $ 10 more by someone that isn’t a student. I’ll just spend the extra $ 10.

Took my mom in here for a haircut. The haircut was good. However one side shorter than other, but otherwise good. Mom had short hair to begin with and it took over two hours to cut, around 3 hours total In salon. It cost only 7.50, but not worth the wait. The blow dry took long as well, only to be combed out to look like Alfalfa.

Haircolor was done well, but unfortunately I didn’t get the haircut I had also asked for when I made the appointment. Reminded the receptionist but as mentioned by another reviewer she is really rude, just said «yeah, I know» and then went back to her nails.
Don’t know if I was charged for the haircut since I didn’t even get a receipt.
Definitely had the impression the school is only about having the students there since that is where they are probably making the money, not from the cheap hair services.
If you can’t afford better then do it, but it is not a stellar exerience.

I LOVE this place. Kathy runs the phones and assignments and is great at pairing a stylist in training to each waiting customer.
Is this the most professional job you’ll ever have done to your hair/​face/​nails? Probably not, they’re still students. However the teachers work hard with each student to make sure they do what’s best for you, and for the price you can NEVER complain. And if you do? They’ll fix it for you. It hasn’t happened to me (over the past 2+ years), but I did hear of a lady once, also named Jessica, that was coming back for a fix. Who wouldn’t love that?
Great place, and completely worth it. $ 20 for a dye touch up each month is better than the $ 100++ I had to pay elsewhere!

Melissa Gonzalez did a great job on my hair. Staff is friendly, and instructors are constantly monitoring students, even at the busiest times. Went with a friend and both of us very happy with end result (she got a cut and color, I got a cut). Takes a little longer than the fancy salons, but worth it.

This is a great place to go for a cheap, well done haircut. The students are very kind and attentive. However, the receptionist is exceptionally rude. I’m not sure if she hates her job or just people in general, but something is definitely off. I have been here three times and she just keeps getting crabbier and crabbier…

I have to admit that I was skeptical at first about having my hair cut here. I did not know what to expect but once I sat down, my mind was at ease when I noticed that the instructors take an active part in making sure that each person leaves with a great haircut. The person cutting my hair was extremely friendly (Liz G.) and someone who I plan on going to in the future after she graduates as she cut my hair better than anyone else at any salon or barber that I have been to over the years. When having your haircut here, it may take a little longer as the students are learning but have patience as we were all new at out jobs once and people were patient with us. All in all, I would highly recommend this place to others not just for the great haircuts but the friendly staff.

AMAZING! they took my little sister in LAST minute and took and did an amazing job. all the people were very welcoming. I highly recommend this place to everyone, and did I mention her haircut was $ 5!