Baldwin Beauty Schools

My grandma is a frequent customer of Baldwin Beauty school so today I tagged along. My hair was in desperate need of a cut (6+ inches) and I also wanted to try a body wave. I’ve never done ANYTHING with my hair before. It’s never been dyed, permed, etc. I only do haircuts and never anything different. I have pin straight Asian hair so I wanted some volume. I had Kristi M. and she was phenomenal. She was so kind and her hair skills were killer. My hair came out exactly how I wanted. It couldn’t have turned out better. I’m going to return to her for some highlighting!
Thank you Kristi M.!!
Ps. Did I mention after 2.5 hours, blunt cut, curlers, dryer, rinse, rinse, and a haircut, it was only $ 35!!! So worth it in every way!

Go see Pedro the Brazilian! He’s awesome, he takes great time and consideration in styling your hair.
I came in and there was a small line. I was in hurry because I had a lunch date and the manager did everything possible to get me in ASAP! They assigned me to Pedro and he was a blast to chat with and he made sure to give me what I wanted. When I said a trim on the bottom he delivered. Having long hair some stylist think one inch means five but not him. He also took create care cleaning up my face after my bangs were cut. Not to mention the shampoo massage was amazing. Go to Baldwin and ask for Pedro!

I say, «Love.» I say, «Love,» because for a first time customer who sat down in the tiny waiting area of Baldwin Beauty School for the very first time at 9:30AM, and didn’t leave the establishment until a quarter to 5PM (I kid you not!), these folks worked their itty bitty backsides off to give me E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G I asked for, and more.
When I say first time customer, I mean it! Not just first time to Baldwin, but first time to a beauty school, period! But let me tell you… even though these are students who are paying for the privilege to work, NOT the other way around (ie: getting paid!), they know their stuff! And if they don’t? A team of highly trained professional instructors are right there all the way. As a matter of fact, it was partially all the instruction that led to an eight hour cut, strip, color, color, cut, blowdry, style! ;D
Now, granted. By the time I stood up, I was stiff as a board and really ready to leave. But for the price (and I mean wheeeeewww doggies! $ 95 for everything I listed above), a person just cannot go wrong. I’ve never paid so little to get so darn much! And the gorgeous girl doing my hair, Kim, I just absolutely fell in love with her. Like I said, I say, «Love!» Kim was every bit as bright and amazing as the gray/​magenta/​purple-​pink jobbie she did for me! And talk about sweet? It felt like she was a long-​lost friend.
And poor Kim, standing almost the entire 8 hours, bless her heart, she never complained, not even once! What a champ! She started with the cut, a whole nine inches she had to lop off, and then a strip to take out the dark dirty blond of my hair, followed by two different processed colors for two different gray effects (a dark on the bottom that turned out like WHOA!, and then a lighter gray on the top, which sadly was too light, and had to be re-​done).
Then it was time for a trim, to get the cut just right, followed by the magenta strips in the front, and this really light purple-​pink-​gray to fade in at the front. Gorge!
Finally, and I swear, I couldn’t believe she was still going strong, Kim blew it out, and styled me up.
I have NEVER (in all my life) sat eight hours for a cut and color, but this turned out to be one of the most interesting «do’s» I’ve ever had. I’ve also never tipped a stylist $ 40 (I usually tip $ 20), but the girl earned it. I cannot wait for Kim to graduate, at which time, I hope to be friends for a very, very long time!
Should I ever need anything else, though, I’ll head on back to Baldwin. Impressive is the closet word I can get for the service they offer, but even that pales in comparison to all that they can do!

I had a great experience today getting a cut & color from Naomi Will.
She obviously has a passion for doing hair and does a great job. I got exactly what I wanted. I normally hate getting my hair done but not today.
I suggest going and getting a haircut from her before she graduates in May.

I’m not about to stop going here, but my overpowering urge for truth compels me to give full disclosure of a dramatic event with staggering implications:
Their price for a basic men’s haircut has skyrocketed by over 40%!!!
That’s right, skyrocketed… to a cool $ 10. So it’s still one of the best deals in town.
I’ve had some irritants over the past few visits, like that sometimes the stylists want to fuss over every single individual hair on my head instead of just cutting the damn stuff and letting me get on with my day. That matters if you go at lunch, which you have to since they’re not open on the weekends, and 4pm is basically the latest you can show up and still be seen even if they’re actually open until 5pm.
Still, better too much care than too little, and even with this dramatic, unprecedented, astronomical price hike it’s worth every penny. The stylists are also usually fun to chat with about where they are in their training, what their plans are, etc., so you have something to do while they hand cut every single strand of your coiffure. Recommended, especially if you need nothing fancy.

I have gone to Baldwin a few times over the past few years and I’ve been pleased with my haircut. I went to Naomi W. the last two times for a slide bob. AMAZING! She’s a rather new student, but she has the skill and confidence to make you feel guilty for only paying $ 7. That’s why I always tip big! These students are struggling just like any other student studying a trade would be. I will say I tried a pedicure at the south location and my friend & I walked out after a long wait & the student not letting us pick out our own colors. The north location was okay for the pedi but don’t waste your time. The school doesn’t have one item that would make you think you are in a nail salon. I would recommend they Invest in at least one nail chair for clients to sit in.

I moved from Houston where I went to school at Paul Mitchell, and came to Baldwin because this is where my mom graduated from. Although I wasn’t used to the clientele I must say these elderly women and men are the sweetest people you will ever meet. They are full of story’s and lessons they’ve already learned.
I received a great education and what I think people forget when they go to school, is you are there to learn. Make mistakes. Believe me I made plenty. Coming from a different school, the curriculum is the best. Instead of learning in shapes they teach every person in a way that makes sense to YOU! I made relationships with the instructors and they are people JUST LIKE WE ARE. Most of them have been in your shoes as a student. They know what it was like.
I’ve never been to a school or heard of one where the OWNERS are very much apart of class time as the instructors are. I had a pleasant experience here and for the price, who wouldn’t choose here over somewhere else.
Plus one of the owners, Wendi, very much so helps you find a salon job. Even after I graduated she would help me look around. But remember these are students, and you’re going to a school for a service. Doesn’t mean you’re not going to get quality. I love it.

They cut off 7 inches of my hair that was up to my belly button all because the first girl screwed up my haircut so bad that when they had to fix it, they had to take another 4 inches off. I literarily cried. I’ll never be going here again. Even the instructors were shocked as to how horrible the haircut was.

What can I say about Baldwin beauty school? well, I was a student there and it was the absolute worse year of my life. these «teachers» do not care whether or not you learn the skills you need to in order to get a job, nor do they take part of any of the job help that they say they offer. when I started school there they said they did salon tours for senior students, and that after you graduated to just call them and they will get you a salon lead. which never happened to anyone I know that attended this school. I know so many students from this school that cant get jobs and have even went back to school for something else. these people just want your money and that $ 14’000 tuition is all you will ever be to them, a paycheck. I had 6 weeks of class learning about hair, and even though class was from 8 30 to 5, it was cut short everyday due to teachers having drama in their personal lives and bringing it to work with them. most «class» days ended after lunch and we were forced to stay in this tiny ghetto classroom with no Windows or way of learning about hair until school was released. which of course lied to more drama and cliques forming with each class that started and the teachers were dumbfounded as why they had no control. the owners are probably the most shallow people I have ever met, the husband does not do hair but assumes it his right to come in the class and tell girls how to do hair and look, the wife tried to section the school into who looked good and who didn’t and thankfully one of her teachers stopped her. Wendi came into our classroom my first six weeks and divided the class into stereotypes and told us she knew everything about us, she tried to psychoanalysis us even after she told us how many men she hadslept with and her psycho issues that made her lock herself in her house for a year. they also treat the hardest working students the worse, whether you’re foreign or have tattoos. unless you look like Barbie and have lots of money to give to the Baldwins avoid this school at all costs, take out a loan and go anywhere else, it is not worth it to waste your time here only to be treated like a freak when youre in school there and not be able to get a job afterwards.

Nice school with nice people. I got treated very well and got a haircolor $ 25. dollars. They use good products. I am going to go there from now on for my hair color needs.

I love the blonde highlights that Wendy Ballwin’s students do on my hair every 6 weeks! They’re so efficient and professional. Thanks!

It’s important to remember that the people cutting your hair are students. They’re learning the craft and you are helping them by being there. Once you get your head over that hurdle and realize that it may take a bit longer than normal, it’s a fun experience.
I got my hair did for 7 $ and it looks just as good as the previous cuts I got from more expensive, trendy spots.
The clientele is predominantly elderly. I could tell that my stylist was excited to have somebody a bit younger and more adventurous to deal with.
If you’re worried about getting a bad cut, don’t be. You can always have the head stylist (teacher?) check your cut. I felt a bit rude doing this the first time, but I soon realized that it was only helping my stylist get better. I’m a dude but I am actually very particular in how I like my hair cut.
Bottom line: it’s super-​cheap and you’re helping out the students by being there. I was nervous at first, but I was pleasantly surprised and will surely return.

Wanted a manicure. Nothing fancy– just file my nails, clip my cuticles, throw on some nail polish, and send me on my merry little way. Read some reviews on here, and $ 7 sounded just about right for such an easy task. Went in at 12:30pm because I HAD to be out of there by 1:45 at the very latest. Had to wait 30 minutes because everyone was at lunch. Got seated at 1:10. I asked the girl how long she thought this would take. She said at the very most, 30 minutes. Perfect. She started filing, and was barely touching my nails– like she was scared of hurting me. The filing job came out a bit crooked. Of course, this could be because her fellow beauty school students were walking over to the manicure station and chit-​chatting with her like I wasn’t even there. VERY RUDE. This happened 3 times. Then she went to work on my cuticles. An ok job, but nothing to write home about. I asked her if she liked doing hair or nails better, already knowing the answer. She said hair, but they have to have x amount of hours doing nails. She also added that she’s horrible at polish. Customers love to hear that kind of thing… Well, I gotta hand it to her, at least she was honest! I do better polish jobs using my left hand (I’m a righty), while simultaneously texting and knitting a sweater. After she missed an entire 1/​8″ strip down the left side of my right thumb nail, I pointed it out. As she proceeded to do the same thing on every other finger, I just left well enough alone and figured it would be a) easier b) quicker and c) better for me to just fix it at home. At this point, we are at 1:45. I reminded her that I needed to leave. She said it would be about 5 more minutes. 15 minutes later, I leave with a manicure that my 8 year old niece could have done faster with more style and care. Oh well, it was $ 7. And at least it wasn’t hair.

I don’t get my hair cut that often, but when I do, I go to Baldwin. The students and instructors are always super nice, and they work really hard to make sure they do a good job with your hair. Plus, $ 7 for a shampoo, blow dry, and cut, with no appointment necessary?! Yes, please!
Each time I’ve gone, the place is full of older women who all basically have the same hairstyle. So, if you’re a younger lady wanting a different kind of cut, it’s actually great experience for the students, and I think they’re somewhat grateful for the opportunity.
Also, all the stylists I’ve been assigned had 1,000 hours or more of experience (they’re wearing a little tag that says so), so none of them were total novices. And whenever they aren’t sure about how to do something, they bring an instructor over for advice.
I will admit, I’ve never asked for anything super complicated, so I’m not sure how that would work out, but trims, simple cuts, and bangs have always turned out great. And, yeah, sometimes I’ve had a stray hair or two that I trimmed when I got home, but nothing major.
Bottom line: It’s a great deal for a haircut, as long as you keep in mind that it’s a beauty school and not a top-​notch fancy-​schmancy salon.

I just went for a haircut for the first time, and was very happy with the result. I saw Katherina, who has been at the school for about 5 months. I took a photo of the type of cut I wanted. She consulted with me and the instructor first, then to begin cutting, then midway through, and then when she finished. She did a very good job and gave me a great cut. I would not hesitate to go back — oh, and all for $ 7 including a blowdry and style!

So, I’ve had mixed results when I’ve come here. The first time was awesome and the girl (who had blue hair) did an awesome job. She was fast and made my asymmetrical short cut look great. Damn if I forgot her name the next time I went.
The second time I went I got the worst possible woman to cut my hair. Not that she was bad at cutting hair, I just think that she wasn’t the best fit for me. But I thought I would totally give her a shot and maybe she would surprise me by her awesome hair cutting prowess. I actually saw a girl who worked there who had the hair cut I wanted. I drug her over and told the lady, «look at this, this is what I want». No dice. I looked terrible and had to wait two months for it to look nice. The teacher came over several times and tried to help but it was obvious there was no saving it. She tried really hard but maybe she was still in the beginning of her training. Oh well.
I took my brother here to get his hair trimmed and they did a suitable job. He wan’t expecting anything cool and they delivered on the standard boy cut.
I’ve gone there with friends and they usually are very happy with the finished product. I’m going to keep going there because I like being a guinea pig for these ladies, they need practice and if they butcher my hair, oh well, it grows out.
I think I will be going back in the next month or so for a trim but hopefully I won’t get soccer mom Sally to butcher me. Most of the students there are super nice, efficient and you can tell that they are trying really hard to make your cut just what you want. The teachers are always roving all over and it’s awesome to see all the happy old ladies with their freshly styled hair.
You want a cheap cut with hopefully positive results: go here. You want some fancy shit? Go somewhere and pay ten times as much.

Loved it. Love my hair. Loved my stylist. Love being a part of someones professional growth. Most of all I loved the price-​$ 5 for the best cut I’ve had in years!

$ 5 haircuts? Can’t beat that.
I got my haircut from my co-​worker Amber and she did a fantastic job. I really only needed a trim since my short ‘do was starting to grow back out. From now on, this is how I’m going to keep my hair from going wild. Definitely a bang for your buck but be sure to put a lot of time aside to get the cut because the students do take a bit longer to finish your haircut (at least that’s what Amber told me!)

Sigh, do not go here if you want quality work and if you value your time. Go here if you want to regret spending $ 30 because of a coupon you found in the yellow pages for a facial, mani, and pedi combo and waste 3.5 hours of your day.
By the way, this was my first facial so I’m quite unaware of how the whole procedure goes… but the more people I tell this story to, the more shocked reactions I get mixed with guffaws of laughter. Can someone please tell me if it is normal to be asked to remove your shirt, wear a towel, and have a face rub that includes rubbing your chest???

Where else can you get your nails and hair done for a few bucks a pop? Literally, a few. With tip, my haircut cost 8 bucks. And I left a 3 dollar tip. Welcome to Baldwin Beauty School– home of many young hair and nail stylists. They train and take classes and then participate in hours of cheap labor, cutting and styling hair (mostly for the elderly.)
Although the usual customer is looking for a perm and a short curly do, the stylists in training are very nice and excited to work on others of a younger variety. Although my girl didn’t blow dry my hair so I had no idea of how it actually turned out till I got home, when it was finally done I was quite impressed. Probably not for the super picky… but if you just need a trim or something on the simpler side of hair styling, check it out. Cant beat 5 bucks for a haircut!