Marinello Schools of Beauty Salon

I went to Marinello School and graduated in 2012. I just made a student loan payment and felt so pissed as I looked at the HUGE balance I still have left and that is after I’ve been paying it off since I graduated. The amount is well over $ 15,000. I believe it was something like $ 21,000 when I first got the bill. I want to ensure people considering going to this school are aware of somethings they may have not been.
It’s a ran down campus that needs to be closed down but proves to be way too profitable since they recruit minority groups to join since Federal Funding is available. They target enrolling a certain dynamic of people. The curriculum is subpar/​outdated but polished up to seem great we you inquire about enrolling. At my time of attendance the teaching, supplies, and general operations was also so bad I’m surprised to still go by and see people enrolled. And currently enrolling! I’m sure the same finance lady is there. She’s great at her job look at all the glass awards on her desk. The school is literally a polished terd. I hope there eventually is a class action lawsuit against the company and I can recoup my money.
I passed my state board exam with no credit to the school. I owe that to my Freshman Floor Teacher: Ms Donna. Thank you. The first 3 months were the most important so thank god I had her. I feel bad for people at that school now. Luckily other schools in the area now take federal funding so hopefully they have to shut this campus down. Good luck! Choose a different school.
And if you are thinking about being a customer here, good luck. You get what you pay for. Yes, in every situation you have talent but that is few and far between, especially at this school. Do yourself a favor, make an appointment at the school down the street. I hope no one ever visits this place again.

Why not? I did. Gives students a chance before they get certified. They did perfectly fine. I got a solid dye and a trim done. Simple! Service area is clean, organized and also professional. Must come if you want to save money. I always want to save money.
Like any other hair salon sit and wait for clients or make an appointment.
Click on my photo gallery I added the prices for services.
Next time I come back I’m a get a facial done

I was a little hesitant about coming here, since it is a student salon (meaning the stylists are training to become board certified stylists), but the experience way beyond exceed my expectations and I like to call things right as they are. My friend recommended the place to me and I’m very grateful she did.
Go and ask for Anne R. She was extremely considerate, cordial and attentive to her work. She managed to still keep a conversation and maintain a genuine connection. She is the very first stylist I had that actually did not cut too many inches off my long hair. She spent plenty of time on my hair and made sure I was totally happy with it, too.
Pros: You can’t beat these prices, as they are extremely low
You can book kinda last minute (I booked the day before)
The place is clean
Tplace offers services like nails and make-​up
Appointment was on time
All the hair tools (straighteners, curlers, dryers) looked brand new
Late hours (so flexible for those working the typical 8 – 5 job)
Cons: Turns out there is a rewards program and I wish I had known about it beforehand, but oh well, I still got an excellent deal.
Bottom line: Definitely going back, possibly next week for make-​up for a photoshoot I have.

I went to Marinello to color my hair in the beginning of this year and first, they went and bleached my hair WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. I had no idea what they were doing because, I NEVER BLEACHED MY HAIR and also, THEY NEVER TOLD ME THEY ARE BLEACHING MY HAIR. This year was been a nightmare and i finally HAD TO CUT MY HAIR because it was extremely dry and my scalp was very itchy. I do not know what type of product that they use, but I am 100% sure it is BAD FOR YOUR HAIR. I went there to save money, but I ended up speding way more then i anticipated! I called to the School director and left four messages but i have not yet to hear from her. VERY DISAPPOINTING!

I have had 2 appointments here at Santa Clara with a stylist Maurice. Ladies you must get your done by him! He is great from beginning to end. He does hogh lights, low lights. The works. He is amazing. The head massage is wonderful too.

If you want a very GREAT facial got see EVEREYTTE SHES AMAZING AND PUT ME TO SLEEP, my face feels so good and the pricing is great!

It took 4 hours for one color and a trim. 4 hours! Never have I been so frustrated. I get it, people are learning to do hair, but put forth the effort to be professional and keep track of time management. I have long hair, but one color application and a pretty bad trim job doesn’t take 4 hours.
Can’t expect much, but at least not THIS bad. Learned my lesson.

If you have an event to attend, do not consider coming here. I’ve made an appointment a week prior to my prom and when I got there on that day, it was closed. How can the lady from the front desk tell me to come and then out of no where, it is closed. They do not call you for the inconvenience.

RONNIE is the queen of eyebrows. Seriously she threads like Edward scissor hands. I had straight across eyebrows before, she made them so arched and I’ve never seen my brows look better. She and another girl named snobue or something like that ombred my hair and got it to be really light with hardly any damage! The teacher with the short platinum blonde hair and tan skin is really knowledgeable. I can’t wait to be back:) oh and insanely amazing prices.

I had a great experience at Marinello in Santa Clara. The receptionist and teachers were very friendly and willing to help out. While the stylist I received, Ashlee, was wonderful. She was very talkative and nice. She made sure my concerns about not getting layers were heard and she had her work was checked every step of the way by her mentor. Everyone made sure I got the haircut I wanted and was pleased with the results before I left. I will definitely be going back!

Kyrie did a great job on my Gentlemen’s facial. Every step was professional and courteous. It was well worth the money spent.

The receptionist, Michelle, is such a see you next Tuesday that it’s laughable. After four attempts to make an appointment, I can not spend money here with a clear conscious!

Went in for a facial with Joanna Harris. Joanna was amazing, she was professional and she communicated with me During the process to help me relax. All said and done the facial was great and I felt great. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back and get another facial with Joanna. A must try
(This review is based off my girlfriend’s experience)

Blanca Alvarez is an amazing hairstylist!
She told me she was a student but I barely believe her, she’s so lovely.
We talked easily, she was very kind, she always asked my opinion on what was going on and showed me the progress of my haircut (I took off 5 inches).
I’ve had haircuts that were 5x as expensive that were just as pleasant.
I definitely recommend her for a haircut (if you’re curious, I have naturally straight and fine hair, and I got it layered).
I’ll definitely be coming back.

Ugh. What a disappointment. I decided to pop into Marinello School of Beauty thinking I could get a quick and easy cheap blow dry. I didn’t want to deal with washing and styling my hair today but should’ve saved my time and money…
The staff was rude and unprofessional. My stylist barely spoke to me and never smiled.
The shampoo/​conditioning wash was the only semi-​pleasant part of the experience besides the freezing COLD water (guess their water heater sucks or something).
It took 1 hour and 45 minutes to wash and blow dry my hair… HUH ?
I literally could of done a way better job in more than half the time it took my stylist to give me a frizzy plain blow dry. I understand they’re practicing and still learning but they shouldn’t have the opportunity to practice on humans before getting more practice on the mannequins. It’s almost like she was trying to take her sweet time on me because it’s better to practice on human hair even though she viciously pulled on my scalp like I was a mannequin.
Save your hair, time, and money. Completely UNSATISFIED with their school and skill.
Worst part was there wasn’t even a teacher or mentor checking or helping any of the students. No instruction or monitoring. They were all just mindlessly blow drying…
Maybe It was just a bad day for everyone but I would recommend going down the street to Academy for Salon Professionals on El Camino Real if your into the beauty school service kinda thing.

I specifically downloaded the Unilocal app so I could write a review, my heart is so warmed by today’s experience. Dang was my stylist and I don’t know if he realized what he was getting himself into when I walked in the door.
I’ve had red Kool-​Aid dyed hair for over a month and I needed it removed STAT… not an easy feat. He worked with Ms Katie with methods and strategic scientific coloring schemes to get this dang color OUT and not damage my LLOONNGGGGGG hair.
They mastered it. Perfectly. Dang completely earned his hours today, I was his ONLY client, I definitely appreciate every single second, suggestion, conversation, and heart-​hard-​work he put into making my hair work-​appropriate-​ready, and healthy and completely beautiful, all at the same time.
I really didn’t realize how poor of a condition I was starting out in, until he took my before pictures to compare. I was blushing at the end of it all, because it was looking so DANG good. Yeah, I said it.
300 stars for Dang. High five to the ultimate max. Excellent job. I WILL be referring and I WILL be returning… and following him once he graduates.

Love this place my Stylist is Renee’ and she is truly awesome. Nice and person who listens. I have been going to the hair salon for the past month. I have received many many compliments. The price is fantastic and affordable. May I mention the evening Instructor Shaunte is the BEST. The instructor is there assisting and teaching the students on how to do the customer hair. Very friendly instructor and students. LOVE LOVE my new hair salon :)

So I have been here twice. Both times Julia was my stylist. I understand she is moving downstairs soon. Both of the time I came in with issues and left with a smile. She did a wonderful job on my hair and makeup as well as my mani pedi. She was sweet and humble. Made me feel comfortable.
There was a teacher, Ms. Hays, and the way she was with her student really made me adore the school. She really connects with her student’s and takes her time to explain. The way I see it, she gives these students confidence. I might just start going here for cosmetology because of that teacher in specific.

We came here to get my daughter in law’s hair dyed and cut! I have been here 1 time before and I really like the staff and the cost! Chelsey was our student sytlist for the day! She was so customer friendly and really confident in her work which really made us feel comfortable. My daughter got OMBRE, her hair was Orange when we walked in and it looked blonde when we left although it took her all day. We even had to stay over, since the school closed at 5:00 Pm, but the Teacher, (sorry I dont remeber her name, I think Cherie?) Stayed with us and let the student finish her work so that my daughter didnt have to do to work with unfinshed hair. We were really appriciated this. Thank you so much!!!
My only suggestion is to make your appt for in the morning!!! Just to allow extra time in case your hair is not processing or other things come up!
We will be coming back for sure!

This review is long overdue. I have been so bad at writing reviews lately and my California reviews need to be posted ASAP.
So, I was walking down Valley Fair mall one time, and I saw this girl with awesome make-​up. I really liked how she did her eyes. I asked her if she got it done at MAC and she said, she did it herself. I asked her where she learned and she said to check out Marinello. I called the Santa Clara branch and the lady I was talking to was very informative. I think her name was Rachelle or Rochelle (I can’t remember). Anyhow, based on all the info she gave me over the phone, I’m pretty sure that I would take classes here if I still lived in California just because I like putting makeup on people (it would be a very cool sideline/​weekend job). It seems like their format is pretty organized and can take any novice into a pro.