International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville, CT

I am a real person and these are real accounts of my experience.

Yanna and Ms. Karen are absolute rockstars. I have paid up to four times than what I paid at IIOC for a 'less-than' result. I'm the type of person who does things like hair last minute because, on my days off, I have a lot to do (but I'm also an antsy person and I know it takes long).

It. Was. Worth. It.

When I called to make an appointment, they told me "walk-in's only on Saturday" so, naturally, I was there at 7:59AM expecting a line at the door. To my surprise, I was pleasantly greeted, taken to a chair within minutes and immediately consulted.

Calling all humans with hair: go here.

A lot of people are intimidated by the idea of going to get their hair done by anything less than a 'professional'. Good for them, go pay $80 for a trim.

Prior to this, my best result was with a woman down south who taught hair at a cosmetology school before making the coveted leap to an "upscale" salon.

She was awesome. I only have the one experience with Ms. Karen and Yanna, but Ms. Karen was very attentive the entire time. was truly involved in the teaching process and really understood what I wanted. (I'm not basic.. lol)

Yanna comes from a long line of barbers and hair stylists. She is going to be one of the greats, because she cares.

THIS is the best my hair has ever looked. Shout out to Becca too for helping with the foils and the color on the front hairline.

Sure, my full foil took a little longer that usual, so if you aren't patient, bring a book and chill the F*ck out. Just mentally prepare yourself. I'd say it's like Padawan's learning from Jedi. Ms. Karen, I'll be back.

Time WELL spent.

Thank you all!

For a while, I went here all the time and I loved it.  It takes forever but the students always do a great job.

They have an appointment-scheduling system, but I eventually realized that it doesn't actually reserve appointments, or do anything really.  I wanted to get my hair done before a vacation period-- I knew they would be super busy, because it was their last Saturday before the semester ended. So I scheduled an appointment online. But when I went in, the front desk people said, "We are really busy, so there's a line.  The wait will probably be a few hours."  Yeah I know, that's why I scheduled an appointment!  I think they should just advertise themselves as walk-ins only, if they are going to operate as a walk-in salon.

Didn't know what to expect. I suspect I had one of their best students, as Sienna B. did an awesome job with my hair and made the entire experience amazing!

I had partial highlights done today for the first time at the student salon in Wethersfield and I couldn't be happier!!! The team is very friendly, I worked with Haley to see what kind of blonde highlights I wanted and even though it's not always easy for me to find somebody that does exactly what I want, she completely understood my needs and did an amazing job with my hair! It's beyond what I expected and I'm very happy about it! Students seem to be very caring with the clients' needs and the educator is always here to supervise if needed. I had a better experience there than with many professionals that I saw before. I highly recommend trying it!

Love this place. Super low cost in the first place ($15 for a wash and cut) and if you complete the survey after your visit, you get a coupon for a free cut or blow dry! Amazing.

Yes, it can take a while, but that's part of the deal...they're students and they get their work checked so they LEARN (and so you don't walk out looking like a dope).

Emily was my stylist today and she was so sweet and lovely to talk with ON TOP OF doing a great job on my hair under the guidance of Miss Joanne. All of the students I interacted with today were really great and personable. An excellent experience.