The Salon at Lytle’s Redwood Empire Beauty College

I have short hair. A stylist that i have gone to for years, takes 35 to 45 mins to wash, cut and blow dry.
Been to a cosmetology college about 5 times, they take 1 hr to 75 mins to wash, cut and blow dry hair.
Been here one time only, and they took 4 HOURS to CUT my hair, no wash or blow dry.
Totally unacceptable.
Stylist had bad attitude. Instructor was nice, but was managing too many students so could not be helpful.
Horrible haircut, but it will grow back.
Will not ever go back.

Works for me! I do love the whole spa experience but don’t want to pay for it. This is a happy medium, I have gotten facials and my entire legs and underarms wax. They did a great job and the instructors kept a good
Eye on everyone. Going to try the Micro dermabrasion next

I almost always have a wonderful experience at Lytle’s but today was very disappointing. I started with a hair cut and my stylist seemed to be somewhere else. She did fine washing my hair but then seemed to mentally check out. She asked what style I wanted but didn’t pay a lot of attention. I had to stop her because she parted my hair in a place that I have never worn my hair. She started cutting in the back but I had to stop her again and ask her to cut about two inches shorter. She seemed to rush thru the hair cut and blow dry and never even offered to show me the back of my hair (even though it was short enough that she had to shave my neck). She rushed so much that it only took 43 minutes and I was really early for my pedicure.
The area where you sit to get the pedicure is very uncomfortable. The benches are only about 8 to 9 inches deep so you feel like you are falling off the edge and there is an un-​padded board behind you that goes about 6″ up your back. The pedicurist sat me down and when she sat down in her micro skirt I could tell the color of her undies. I am not a prude but I shouldn’t have to look at that. She did a half ass job and had to be told to start over. I was actually happy when it was all over.
I was there for over 2 hours and they never offered me a drink of water. I will not be going back for a pedicure because Lytle’s charges what salons do for pedicures. I will be going elsewhere for the massage chairs and a much more comfortable experience. Now that I am home and have had a drink — I found a mirror and the back of my hair doesn’t look like what I wanted but I can still go out in public.

Lytle Beauty College is very inexpensive, the receptionists are fairly friendly, and it’s easy to get an appointment on short notice. The student was with me moments after I arrived, and I was offered coffee and water before the haircut started.
The biggest downside that I experienced with the business as a whole is that it takes quite a bit of time, as the instructors have to approve and check each major step. My haircut was a little less than 3 hours for a shampoo, cut, and light layers.
The hairdresser I got was Ken, so his service is the main thing I can review.
The hair washing was mostly lovely and relaxing. Unfortunately my hair (at around waist length) was long enough to plug the drain, so the wash took some extra time as he kept having to lift my hair — I can’t fault them too much for that, though. I know my hair was rather long. The shampoo used was wonderful.
The cut itself was the length I wanted, and it looks and feels wonderful. I have few split ends and even two showers later it’s softer than usual. My hair smelled great for the rest of that day all the way through the next morning. Definitely can’t fault the haircut.
Ken was very friendly, seemed interested in the things I had to say and made great conversation. He even suggested a couple hiking locations that I’d like to try. Three hours is quite a while, but he made it pass by pretty quickly.
Overall I recommend this business, just go on a day you have some time to spare.

Got my hair cut an colored yesterday. Everyone was really nice, even during the prom rush. Several teachers consulted about my color and cut and were excited to hear that I wanted to get a side shave done. Janet, who cut my hair was very gentle and easy to talk to. I love my hair! I will definitely go back!

Been here a couple times, once for a pedicure and once for a hair cut. The services take a long time since the instructor has to approve every step, so if they’re busy, then you get to hang out and wait. Which gives you plenty of time to become friends with your student stylist!
Since the work is done by students, the quality is hit-​or-​miss. Easy to get an appointment without waiting forever and the pricing is quite attractive. Everyone is friendly and you get offered tea/​coffee/​water when you get there. It can be crowded and everything is quite open, so don’t expect a nice spa experience. I had people continuously bump into me when I was getting my hair cut.
Regarding the actual services:
The pedicure was awful, I took off the polish off the next day. I think the student manicurist put something like 5 layers of nail polish on my toes (something I haven’t done since I was 10!) and my nails were barely cut. My 12-​year-​old self could have done a better job.
The hair cut was just ok; I wanted a simple trim to get rid of split-​ends, nothing complicated. But when I got home I found a bunch of split-​ends :(. At least my hair wasn’t butchered, but I was a bit disappointed especially since the hair cut took 1.5 hours.
I won’t be getting a pedicure again, but might try their facials and hopefully someone can do a better job with my hair next time.

Thank you fellow Unilocalers, I love this place!
I had my hair cut and it turned out great. I should mention that I have «challenging» hair. My stylist was accompanied by sara, the instructor. They ask questions to ensure you are happy with the final product. The instructor is always very close by and assists and observes throughout the cut. She was heard supporting and praising the students. The students are energetic and fun. They seem to enjoy the school. They are a great school based on the talent of the students. This place is so positive and up beat, you can’t help but love it. They actually do things right and within regulation by requiring a patch test is done before coloring hair. So just before I left, I had a small bit of color put behind my ear (they can also do inside arm) to make sure you do not have a bad reaction. I actually returned the next day for a color. It was fantastic! They take walk ins, but I would make an appointment since they often have same day openings.

Kathy and her clan squarely rests head and shoulders above other teaching institutions. Why? The «soft skills» of interpersonal relationships/​client comfort. Kathy calls it salon «culture.» The working spaces are bright, clean, and organized. The vibe is helpful, constructive, and up-​beat. Having grown up in a salon and frequented beauty colleges in many communities, Lytle’s is the best I’ve ever experienced. Technical skill isn’t enough to provide a positive outcome when evaluating beauty services. Touching a fellow human is an act of intimacy in today’s hands off digital society. Kathy has created an environment where sincerity, helpfulness, and kindness are no mistake: they are taught, encouraged, and practiced by staff and students. Technical skills coupled with kindness: Lytle’s examples the art and skill of beauty from the inside out.

I will admit that I was a little skeptical about visiting the Beauty College to get my hair cut but… I’m impressed. I was offered water, coffee or a muffin by my stylist. The students are friendly and professional: plus they don’t touch your hair with scissors until they have explained their styling plan to one of the many instructors who roam the salon. Instructors monitor everything and will come over to offer tips and suggestions. Have patience with the budding stylists — like a teaching hospital, this is a teaching salon and it takes a bit longer than at a regular salon. But if you’ve got time, patience and are willing to sit a bit longer to pay less… give them a try! Their menu of services is extensive and I can see myself being a guinea pig for a $ 40 massage!

My older sister, my mom, and I have been having our hair cut at this place off and on for several years. We all have had positive experiences, so we have been constantly recommending it to my younger sister.
She finally went… and experienced an absolute NIGHTMARE. The student who was assigned to her was a very nice gal. After washing my sister’s hair, she notice two very dry patches on her scalp. The young gal asked her instructor to take a look. It all went HORRIFIC from there.
The instructor LOUDLY announced in front of everyone that my sister had head lice. She then began to PUBLICLY berate my sister for coming to their salon with head lice and demanded that she wait outside until they decided what to do with her.
My poor, sweet, quiet sister was forced by the instructor to stand out in front of the salon in the cold with the drape around her shoulders and her wet hair dripping. She had no purse or keys so she could not leave and was not allowed back in to retrieve them. In absolute HUMILIATION, she stood outside while other students and customers peered out at her through the windows and openly discussed the situation. After a long time, the instructor told my sister to get her things and leave, which she gladly did.
In tears all the way home, my sister stopped at the store to purchase an expensive head lice removal kit. My mom came over to check my sister’s hair for lice. She found absolutely NOTHING. While my mom babysat her two small daughters, my sister went to the doctor for a head lice exam. The doctor said that my sister had two patches of eczema on her scalp but NO head lice.
A few days later, my sister went to Super Cuts. Without my sister saying a word about the eczema to anyone, the hair stylist sweetly told her that she had a dry scalp which may be eczema and recommended some ideas to help it. Then gave her a great cut. When my sister told the stylist the story about Lytle’s, the stylist was flabbergasted and said that any PROFESSIONAL would have known immediately that it wasn’t head lice.
I am giving Lytle’s a two star because after my sister called to tell them that her doctor said she did NOT have head lice, the owner did call back to apologize. At least they can admit their unprofessionalism and lack of proper teacher training.
So, sadly, Lytle’s is no longer «my cup of tea» and I would suggest that you think twice before going there, especially if you suffer from eczema. You may be left standing in the cold… LITERALLY.

The best haircut I have ever gotten… ever! I have about 20 pounds of hair on my head, which makes it super hard to style, (and very hard to cut), but for the first time ever, my hair looks great. They layered it, and then blended the layers, so they wouldn’t be as pronounced, and it made my hair look less big and gave it a style, instead of just laying there like it did before. I’m so happy with the job they did that I am telling everyone. The girl who cut my hair was wonderful, and one of the teachers came and supervised all the layering and assisted with the blending, it was so great. I highly recommend Lytle’s, they are miracle workers!!! Yay!!!

Lytle’s is a great place to go for cosmetic and esthetic services! I have been going to Lytle’s for years and all of their students and staff are wonderful! This week I had a facial and a back facial (back treatment), and both left me feeling relaxed and rejuvenated! I have really sensitive skin, and because they use the Dermalogica line of products, I don’t have to worry about breakouts or irritation! The students are well trained and instructors are available at any time (but you won’t need it, because they are all so awesome!) With the amazing pricing, you can afford to get more than one treatment while you’re there! So, don’t waste your time and money at a spa; go to Lytle’s and get pampered!

I’ve been to the Beauty College several times over the years and have always had an exceptional experience! I even had my 10^th birthday there (I’m 29 now!). The employees and students are always extremely professional and I often forget that it’s a school! I had a back facial today and it was so very relaxing and just what I needed to feel refreshed. It was the first time I had a spa treatment there and I may as well have been at a fancy spa in Calistoga… the students were knowledgable and very good! I was disappointed when my service was over (an hour later!). LREBC is a great place to go for all of your salon and spa services!

Awesome. People think that they don’t know what they are doing because they are students but that is not the case at all. They go over their plan with an expert and are well supervised while cutting your hair. I love getting my hair cut here because they pay such close attention to detail. It is inexpensive and high quality. I would recommend anyone who is looking to cut down expenses try Lytle beauty college out.

I have been going to Lytle’s for over 16 years, and recently I had the opportunity to introduce my 12.5 year old son to their awesome facials. He had the Teen Facial, and although he felt a little bit «like a girl», he really enjoyed the pampering.
I had the European Facial and enjoyed the pampering as well. I felt that the estheticians were very knowledgeable about the products being used and shared her knowledge freely.
I have scheduled appointments for myself, my son, and my boyfriend for next weekend; it’s going to be wonderful!

Took myself and my teen for haircuts on Saturday. Great value for the price (12 each for shampoo, cut and style). Very professional and welcoming environment. We were taken in to start our appointments right on time and had multiple offers of water, coffee and muffins. What you need to understand, however, is that because this is a learning experience, and the students are closely supervised, this will take considerably longer than a normal 12 buck trim at the mall. About an hour and 15 for my layered cut; about an hour for my son’s (whatever that was…) This includes consulting with your stylist, who then consults with their instructor before starting, then a couple of instructor checks and a final inspection.
On a Saturday, the place was packed, and the workstations were very close together. If you are wanting spa-​nirvana, or have noise/​crowd issues — book your 50 dollar appointment somewhere else. And if you want a quick, anonymous trim by someone who’s done it a million times, then the mall may be a better choice.
But if you have more time than money and want some good quality services in a cheerful, friendly place, Lytle’s is a great option.

The atmosphere is so positive, warm and friendly. Staff and students work extra hard to ensure a complete upscale spa atmosphere. From the amazing facials (so many to choose) to the latest cutting edge hair cuts, you just could not ask for a better experience in the beauty world. The low prices are just an extra as I would gladly pay more!
5 STARS AND 3 CHEERS Ladies and Gentleman of REBS!
Thank you all so much for your hospitality
~Roxy

I have been getting my grays colored at this beauty school for almost two years now. I love the teaching staff and the students. I always feel so well taken care of. The teachers all know me and ensure that the students do just what works and what I like done to my hair. Its the best deal out there, especially for people like me who need to get their hair colored every 4 weeks. Plus its so fun to sit there and watch the students work on each other and all the other clients. This is the best kept secret. Two of my co-​workers started going here and they are also big fans. I get my eye brows waxed here. You can get facials. The prices cannot be beat; its at least ½ the cost if not more than a regular salon. The teachers ensure that quality work is done. I go back all the time.

A couple of years ago I had a bad break out of acne on my back and I knew I need some professional help but couldn’t afford going to the spa as much as I probably needed to, so I remembered Lytle’s Redwood Empire Beauty College because my hairstylist went there and I wondered if they did client services for skin and I read their website and much to my delight they did and for more than 50% less than my spa (so I could get two treatments for what I normally pay for one YAY!).
In it being a school I didn’t have that high of an expectation as I just didn’t know what to expect but again I was pleasantly surprised. Deb the Esthetician instructor is amazing she went over my paperwork with the student and immediately was able to pin point the culprit to my breakouts (I was taking a medication that my body couldn’t fully metabolize and was getting trapped in my small/​tight pores) After a few monthly visits to the school my back was cleared and I was able to wear back baring shirts again, I was thrilled.
I have continued to go there and have had great experiences and results. Every time the classes switch over I am sad to see the girls I have connected with move on but I’m always happy for them. During one break in between classes I made the mistake of trying the other beauty college in town and it was a disaster. That experience really made me appreciate the organization of REBC as well as the infection control, usage of Dermalogica, friendly/​passionate students and a knowledgeable/​present instructor (Deb).
It’s always a pleasure to go in for my facials and I am constantly recommending them to my friends.

Good haircuts & color, great prices. The students are closely supervised by the teachers. They take the time to listen to you and help you choose a style or color that is appropriate for your hair type. I have never been disappointed in a cut or color that I received here.
My daughter gets fantistic highlights here. They really do a nice job.