Testimonials
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“Bella Institute is giving me a great foundation of skills and knowledge to excel in this industry. The instructors have challenged and inspired me to be the best stylist I can.”
Ranae M. - Esthetics Student -
“I have been a client at IBS (Bella Institute) for 4 years. Last week I came in for a cut and color with Kirsten Cook who I discovered right before Christmas. I received the best color and haircut I have ever had! I will continue to come to Bella Institute, excellent customer service and very great prices.”
Michele Connor -
“When I first enrolled at Bella Institute, I was a bit nervous about taking on this new challenge. My reservations were quickly laid to rest when I met the friendly, professional, and competent staff at Bella. From administrators to the instructors, I immediately felt the passion and drive I came here to express. A huge shout out to my hair Sensei! Thanks Bella.”
Nicolas Favorel - Barbering Student -
“This school is a class act. They deliver everything they promise and at a very fair tuition with flexible programs and payments. The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive. And the school offers training in areas that no other school does.”
Barbering Student -
I have had the pleasure of visiting ‘Bella’ several times for services over the last 3 years including hair cuts, hair styling (its a treat to have a blow-out!), manicure/pedicure as well as have had a facial. This is a great place to go if you are on a budget – or if you enjoy treating yourself regularly and not feel badly because you are not breaking the bank! The students are usually only a few weeks away from being licensed professionals. The instructors are very experienced and knowledgeable – they are teaching because they truly love their trades! The salon and service rooms are very clean and the school uses high quality salon products. I love that the school is conveniently located with a huge parking lot. All of my experiences with both the students and staff have been positive – I would recommend the school and promise you will not be disappointed if you visit Bella!
Melissa Milne -
This school was fantastic! I really enjoyed the staff and curriculum, and have found nothing but success since I left. It being competency based, you are able to finish your programs as fast as you want, if you’re willing to put the work in. I finished the barbering program in just over 7 months, and the Malady curriculum is the industry standard. I’ve read recent negative reviews and they are absolutely false. It’s very suspicious when they only have one review and it’s bad. You are expected to show up, and be accountable for the work you put in. Anybody that had a problem, must not have done that. The owner is very polite and knowledgeable, direct at times, but never ever rude or any of this other garbage I’m reading. I highly recommend the barbering program if you want to put in the work, get out there, and start making money. I hold barbering licenses in 3 states, have barbered in Canada, own a very successful barbershop and it’s all thanks to Bella Institute. Thanks Kim!!
Ron Davis -
Bella institute is a beautiful school with the newest, state of the art equipment and salon products. Great faculty and staff and The owner is perhaps one of the most genuinely caring people I have ever met. She puts the needs of her students and the people who work there before her own and it shows in everything she does and how beautiful the Bella Institute is. I have seen a couple schools in the outer lying areas and and this one is by far the absolute best!
Katie Hassell -
I transferred from a different school to this one and honestly the best decision I ever made! The teachers are great, they only have 10 or less in a classroom so you get one on one. It’s really hands on and you work on your book on your own time. Everyone is very sweet and helpful
Would definitely recommend !Laura Rosas Salgado - Student
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