Academy of Salon & Spa - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Christina Wittman

Today was my birthday and I made the decision to go here for a facial and haircut as a treat. I am SO glad I did that with my day. Not only was my facial extremely relaxing but Chloe was so knowledgeable and talked to me on a personal level which connected with me and made me feel so safe. I am so excited to see her go on to become an amazing and independent skin specialist!
Megan was my hair stylist today and she was beyond wonderful in her eagerness to try something new on my hair today. She was so excited to learn and her instructor (the owner) was very hands on and personable with both of us the entire time I was in the chair. Megan is going to become an amazing stylist and be very successful due to her communication skills and willingness to learn about you as a person while you’re in her hands!

Checking out, I made friends with the receptionist and felt like the entire staff and students were all excited that I spent my morning with them. I truly enjoyed my time and cannot wait to be back. Great job to the owner of this wonderful school, you really have an amazing business! I’ll be recommending this school to anyone and everyone who either needs to find a new career or just needs a spa day!

Abigail Duran

Sophia absolutely killed it today!! She was able to bring my vision to life all while being laid back and fun to talk to. I’ve come here on many occasions and always love the outcome / environment. Blonde -> Red

SHORTFUSE Sallis

they were very nice & knew excalcty what you want . even if need a few pointers ... I will definitely be coming back ..... Katie D. & thank you McKenzie for the great job& your instructer AWESOME!!!!

Ethan Provost

Manager/Owner is incredibly rude. My significant other voluntarily came to be a part of the training for the students there at the academy. By voluntarily I mean drove 80 miles and was willing to pay for the service in efforts to support a friend that attends the school. Unfortunately this meant she would have to bring our 5 month old baby with her. This was a drastic error in the eyes of the Manager/Owner. The manager decided to berate her in front of the entire salon for this inexcusable action. She then pulled the front desk admin into the lobby and continued to berate her in front of everyone as well for allowing the baby to be brought into the treatment area of the salon. Never mind the fact that she, the manager, opened a curtain on one of the women in the changing room to confront them about the baby. Without announcing or knocking, clearly invading this individual’s privacy.
As an individual that has hair and has frequented a salon regularly for the last 30 years I can say that I have seen a baby or small child in every single salon and spa that I have ever entered. What are you teaching your students? I also hope that the students in training here do not learn this type of management style from the owner as they will clearly have a hard time being successful and respected in their careers.

If you are looking for an academy to attend I would highly suggest a different one than this establishment.

Trish, treat people better. You run a company that provides a service that is 100% about customer service and satisfaction.

Andi

I needed help washing my hair during multiple panic attacks, and they got me in the same day. They were all very kind and the lady that did my hair was very gentle.

Cindy Wagoner

U spent many hours there. I love my new hair. Dyed dark brown with bleached strips on both sides of my face. I love it. Everyone was wonderful. My hair is very long. Needed to do something different due to my wedding on Sat the 9th.

LaShadeBeats

I love this place! They are very professional there! I get my hair washed every two weeks! They have an awesome group of students! And there prices are great!

LaChelle Hughes

I've had a few things done here at Academy Of Salon and Spa I'd give them a 10 + everyone of them ladies are awesome and very friendly. My last appt.I had a sprial perm and I have fibromyalgia so the thickness and length was just too much. So I had a haircut this time and those ladies are the bomb and they sure had their hands full yesterday. Let's not forget the greeter,host, Appt. maker who's always got that Contagious smile that is the best ever.
And thank you for putting up with me and for fitting me in!
Thank you so much
LaChelle Hughes