Fort Scott Community College Cosmetology School

Please Note: This review is written about the salon services offered, from a client’s point of view. It is not meant to rate the facility as a school. (That should probably be done under a different listing, in the education category.)
The FSCC Cosmetology School includes a hair salon which offers a full line of services to the public at a token price while allowing students to gain practical, hands-​on experience after having studied theory and before taking their board exams to become licensed. just as student teaching, internships and practicums are required to enter other professions, this is time «on the floor» is an important part of their training.
Clients should keep in mind that services are being performed by students who are still learning. While a few of the students already have exceptional talent, many are average. Do not expect a student to be able to do everything as well or as fast a someone with 10 or 20 years experience.
Clients should also realize that the small fee charged for services covers water, electricity and product. The students are not paid for their work. Don’t forget to leave a gratuity, especially if you were happy with your service.
Regular clients should not get too attached to any one stylist, as the course lasts less than one year, and the students graduate and move on.
Almost all students seem to do the best they can and to be concerned about client satisfaction. Instructors are available for consultation and assistance, should the need arise.
For clients who are comfortable having students perform their services, the Cosmetology School offers an excellent value and the clients, in turn, are offering the students the chance to gain experience.
This review is for 3 stars for the following reasons:
The facility is a disgrace. It is old and shabby and tacky. While almost every other FSCC program — from tractor & motorcycle repair to fine arts — boasts a fine facility, the Cosmetology School is relegated to second– and third-​rate everything. Obviously, this is the fault of neither the instructors nor the students, who are doing the best they can with the little they have, but it still must be taken into account.
Sadly, over the years, the behavior and language of the students has gone downhill. Many of them are frequently rude and sophomoric. Few act in a truly professional manner.
Even so, given the bargain prices charged and the true talent that a few students do posses, it does deserve 3 stars.