Everyone was professional but Ms. Abby was the most helpful person and made sure I felt welcome. Would recommend.

Abby in admissions was great and really helpful on getting all the information I needed to start school.

Ms. Abby was very knowledgeable while giving tours and being able to communicate well with students.

Ms. Abby was very professional over the phone and during tour. Very knowledgeable in her field.

I had a facial done at the Georgia Career Institute today. It was wonderful. My skin was glowing. I was planning on putting on a little make up afterwards to go out,but my skin was so wonderful that I put on a little mascara and lipstick and was good to go!My esthetician was very professional. She treated my skin so gently and was concerned with products affecting my skin given that I have sensitive skin. Continually she asked if everything felt ok or if it any area felt tingly. If I reply that it did, she immediately took off the product and checked my skin. Her hand massage was incredible. It literally made my day!

I havent had services here for a while and want to start going here again and try some new services but I cant find service descriptions on your website. I also would like to have pedicures here but the seating. In the pedicure area is terribly uncomfortable. The last time I had a pedicure there I had back pain and hot leg cramps for sitting in such an uncomfortable position for so long. Having a pedicure should be a relaxing experience. Also, I dont see dip manicure on your list of services, is this still offered? What is a Footlogix rehab pedicure? Lots of your services need descriptions.

I was there today at 930 this morning.the young lady that did my hair she did a good job. And also she was very sweet. Im very appreciated how she did my hair. I would tip her but I didnt have any cash with me

This is the best school it is very diverse and has a good vibe. The enrollment process is very easy Thanks to Abby in admissions!

Abby was very professional answer all my questions and made me feel like family and could call on her for anything thank you Abby

Abby was extremely nice also made me feel confident about starting school I didnt know if I would like it but she made me feel excited and eager to start love love love gci....

Spoke to Abigail about deciding to start at gci . She was extremely helpful and very informative . Thank you Abigail for all your help .

Very hard to get in touch with financial aid. Difficult enrollment process. Howev Nice people

Abby in admissions is the best!

This was my first time getting a facial and i could not have been happier with the service i got from the trainee tech.I would recommend Georgia Tech to anyone that wants to save money andget the same done as you would you 10x the price.

Abby is Awesome and is very sweet & kind, shesthe Best. Thanks!!

I wish the instructors had more experience with natural hair

Recently visited cosmetology for the first time for color(root and ombré). I was extremely nervous, as i am pretty picky about my hair, they nailed it! Their instructor, Millie was readily available for their needs/questions and you could tell they all valued her expertise. Also had makeup/lashes done for an evening event and i was blown away with how great they did. Everyone was polite and professional, I will definitely use them again.

Recently visited cosmetology for the first time for color(root and ombré). I was extremely nervous, as i am pretty picky about my hair, they nailed it! Their instructor, Millie was readily available for their needs/questions and you could tell they all valued her expertise. Also had makeup/lashes done for an evening event and i was blown away with how great they did. Everyone was polite and professional, I will definitely use them again.

Ive been there to get the perfect brow twice... It includes wax and tint and only for $10!! Both times they perfected it! Reason I didnt give 5 stars is because I had a nail appointment and somehow, the person who was supposed to do my nails wasnt there and they had mo one else to do them.... This was AFTER the appointment had been set 2 days in advance. But keep in mind, they are a school. When they can do the work, they do great and for great prices!

My friend and I went here for an affordable facial and I was very impressed! Very professional, explained everything she was doing during the facial (after asking me if I’d rather have it explained or just relax in quiet). Great services for affordable prices. Calling tomorrow to get another facial and also going to try and get my nails done! Definitely give them a try.

I went in for an appointment for a color correction and one of the instructors (Millie Carter) fixed all my worries! I love my hair now. I went in with a total mess and my so distraught. Millie changed everything for me!! :)

Do you offer Botox at your school??

Ok. It’s nice inside, facial was decent and it was fun. The two women providing service were kind. However. I went in with a photo of red burgundy hair. My hair is now black. From what I’ve been told they attempt to make a color from what they have because their stock of colors aren’t properly provided/ordered to have the full range of options. I would return here for a massage or for facials. But no matter how many times I washed my hair..... my hair went from a golden medium brown to black the day I trusted somebody to dye it. Not even a hint of the color in the photo. And it would damage my hair severely to attempt to get the black out.

Millie Carter did a wonderful job with the career day yesterday. My daughter had the best time and learned so much information. Keep doing a wonderful job at inspiring young children!!!

My wife has been going there for 6 months now for her cosmetology license and she is loving it. She is always excited to tell me about her night when she comes home. Her instructors, from what I gather, are really hands on with the students and teaches them different ways on how to do stuff. Ms. Ella (I think is her name) is her instructor on the salon floor and I hear great things about what she teaches my wife. My wife is really talented in MANY fields and soon she can add hair on to her long list of talents. It really makes a husband happy to see his wife happy about a new path.

Excellent service. Very thoughtful of their clients. Kind make positive feedback to each other. Speak very highly of the instructor Ms. Stephanie. Julianna was my Nail Technician and she was awesome. This place is a great to have great customer service!! The price was excellent with a senior discount added it was a pleasure doing business with GCI!

I am very disgusted on how a student was expelled because of her Hijab. How dare you make her prove her religion for her to even attend ? I don’t see others having to prove their religion. To be honest it’s none of your business what her religion is. Just be glad she’s doing what she’s supposed to do as far as her work. And I’m sure she’s not causing any trouble. It’s sad that a school will take your money then turn around and expel you because you have different beliefs than them and refuse to reimburse you. That’s very sick.To the young lady that has gotten expelled. If you’re reading this I apologize for how sick this school is. You keep your head up and keep pushing through. You could do better. I wish you much success where ever you are going to.

The esthetics program is amazing. The instructors are very knowledgeable and help every way possible.

The salon was very nice and clean. The two ladies that did my perm were both awesome. I love my perm they did an AMAZING job! I highly recommend going here and for daisy and Kim. 🙂

I am currently a student here at Georgia Career Institute at the Murfreesboro location. When I first decided to go to cosmetology school, I still wasnt really quite sure if that is what I wanted to do for my career. On my first day, I figured wed be doing book work or listening to lectures like in a typical college class. Instead, we were practicing relaxers, roller sets, etc. and that was just on the first day! The instructors here are incredible. Not only do they help you with anything and everything you may need to know related to the field, they are also there to help on a personal level when things get tough and you just need someone to talk to. We just recently moved to a new facility that is even more beautiful and professional-looking than any salon Ive ever been in. We as students also get to help each other out, whether its helping foil a clients hair or just teaching different techniques. I feel like I personally learn better that way. Once youre about to graduate, the instructors and admissions directors are more than willing to help with finding jobs once you have your license. I couldnt have imagined coming to a better school for cosmetology than Georgia Career Institute. Now that I only have a few short school days left before I graduate and am out in the big girl world, I realize how much I am going to miss the lifelong friends I have made here and the instructors and other staff members who have helped make my dream of becoming a cosmetologist come true.

Hello! I wasnt sure how to contact you as there was no email on your website, but I would really appreciate some more information about this school, as I am very interested in enrolling after I graduate in the class of 2016. I would like to plan a college day to maybe tour the school and better understand the massage therapy course you offer. I already used to contact page on your website but have received nothing. I would really appreciate a response! Thank you :)

I’ve been going here for a little bit now and I can admit I absolutely love it!! I came in here thinking it was going to be boring and a bunch of bookwork with no fun, but boy was I wrong! Every morning is filled with something entertaining and interesting and the teachers even make learning fun!! I love this school and would never consider any other!

I have been going to a different College for massages ,but due to relocation I tried this school .. the sheet on the bed was flat and hanging off table by the end of my massage. I specifically asked for deep tissue when booking . Needless to say I got Swedish, I asked student did he know I asked for deep tissue she says I cant do good at that deep stuff yet sorry ! Its was freezing in the room this little fan blowing on me, and I only had 1 thin sheet as cover up . Massage was to be 60min .. I stood in check out line about 10min .. my massage started at 922 and was over at 1010 ! (I was cheated out of 12 minutes ) after massage I saw nobody at desk to give feedback to . Lastly student rolling around on ball to massage me So LOUD ! I worked 13hr shift and this did not relax me : it got 1 star because it looks nice on the inside!

Hello,I am a graduate of GCI in Murfreesboro, TN. Alexias review in regards to the racism at GCI in the Boro is 100% accurate. I can speak on this due to what I experienced first hand myself. It is definitely not every staff member. My experience with Queen Stephanie and our classmates is one of the best life experiences. I know they agree! Queen Stephanie pours herself into her students with her love and knowledge. Make sure you attend in an environment you feel comfortable. Follow your gut Alexia. You are paying for your education!

They deserve no stars. Went Friday to get my bob hair style to be cleaned up and she made the back of my neck bold and my hair super short. She thinned out my hair. It took from 930 to 1220. She took up mu whole break from work. Didnt know I didnt have to pay. I wont my money back for this bs

Very nice , very nice

I chose aesthetics as a new, post-retirement career. I was the oldest student in the schools history to do so. I was made to feel welcomed, appreciated and cared about. The work is challenging but I would have been disappointed had it not been. The curriculum is thorough, and thanks to the excellent instruction I received from Miss Amy, I am, despite my age, highly valued for my skills since graduating. My employer is thrilled and my clients certainly appreciate my abilities and show their gratitude generously. If a change of career is on your horizon, this may very well be the place to begin the next chapter of you.

I’m shocked to see so many negative reviews! I guess most of them are scorned students lol. My friend and I went in for a facial and it was incredible! The lady who did my facial was professional and sweet! It was relaxing and my skin feels and looks amazing! For $15 this is a steal of a deal! Planning on going again!

Tiffany cut my hair today. She did an outstanding job. She exuded confidence and had a great attitude. I am going to her for my future haircuts until she graduates. She definitely is a leader there and strives for excellence.

I want to start nail tech school but this is my second school that I have looked at and saw nothing but race as a issue. This concerns me that because of my skin complexion my learning experience will be horrible. I want to be the best person and nail tech but this is beginning to trouble me. Going to a tour hope it will go well

The instructor on the floor Millie Carter was absolutely wonderful and very helpful.

It’s an amazing school! The teachers always give their best to their students. I can’t see me ever wanting to go anywhere else!

My sister went to school here for esthetics and really liked her instructor however she was never able to find a job in her field and is now working a night shift factory job with a toddler and a 9 month old. my mom is still in debt to this school and it has been several years. however, i’ve been here to get my hair done a few times and liked how it turned out. the thing that annoys me is that i want to go into nail education after i graduate this year, but GCI is the only school in murfreesboro i can go to. so what i want to know is, will i be working in a factory, with a license that is equivalent to a piece of paper, up to my ears in debt? what are the “programs” you have set in place for graduates to help them find jobs?

I would give zero stars if that was an option. I came in one evening and the lady I made my appointment with.. Pam? Was very rude and hatful and she greeted me with the same hateful manner when I came in for my appointment. The only good experience I had was with the young lady that was doing my hair cut. She was very nice and professional. Once she brought me back, I had to wait on her to find her teacher and get her to come to the floor. I probably waited 30 minutes before my haircut was even started. When she came back, and the teacher went to help another student, I hear the teacher talking down to that student, because the teacher had messed her own fingernail up while helping her with the other womans haircut. Overall, my haircut came out like it was supposed to. But the place is ran like preschool, minus the nice teachers. She treated the students horribly, and in front of the customers. Who looked equally appalled. -2 stars for the staff, 5 stars for the students. Working under her and still smiling through the cuts is a task all its own.

I hate giving such a low rating because it is a school and they’re learning, but I normally go to another beauty school for my hair services and they are amazing. So, there is no excuse for gci Students to be as unprofessional and untrained as they are. Don’t get me wrong their are a few students that are great and seem to actually have a good future in cosmetology( that’s why I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1), but with most of my visits here I don’t think this school well trains their students. A lot of them do not know how to do ethnic hair and get offended when you let them know that they did something wrong or they get mad when they are booked with someone that has ethnic hair. I feel you should know how to do all types of hair and not just people with the same texture as you if you want to be a hair stylist. Another problem I had, I booked an appointment the day before their thanksgiving break and I called to make sure I was still okay to come. I was told that the person I was booked with is there. So I show up and I’m told the girl I was booked with hasn’t showed up yet and that they can’t make their students show up and a lot of them don’t show up the day before a break. So I was told they give their students a 15 minutes grace period and that I could wait to see if she shows up (she didn’t show up of course). While I was waiting another client came in about 5-10 minutes after I had already been waiting and the lady at the desk said she had just called him to let him know his stylist for his granddaughter hasnt come in yet but to give her 15 minutes as well so we’re both waiting and after 15 minutes she said that I would have to rebook but she gave an available stylist to the other client who’s granddaughter was getting the same service as me. My appointment was A) before theirs was scheduled and B) I had been waiting way longer and thought it was unfair that I had to rebook for a week later after being told their wasn’t anyone available to do my hair that night but then seeing her find someone to do this other girls hair after they only waited for about 5 minutes. Like I said this usually isn’t my salon of choice anyway because of things I’ve heard so giving them a couple of chances validated the things I’ve heard about the service of this school.

This school will boost your confidence 94% guaranteed and the staff is well organized and unique. I currently attend and Im beyond satisfied!

Im attending as a Nail tech and absolutely love my educator. Thats about all i like about the school my educator. They only care about the money and nothing else.😡😡

Ive been going here for quite some time. Used to love it but now it SUCKS. They botched my haircut, the supervisor looked at me from 20 get away for a total of 30 seconds. I asked for layers, I got none. The straight across cut was jagged and uneven. when I nicely requested from Paula the supervisor that they fix it she shrugged and said that she could get another student to fix it but she didnt see what was wrong with it... Now I have to go to another place to fix my horrible hair cut because if the supervisor cant be bothered to look to see I very obviously was given no layers and that the end were crooked I am done with giving them another chance

I read some of the reviews regarding the student wearing a hijab and her being expelled for her religious preference. I must say I am appalled to hear those peoples reviews. I am prior military and I know how being at the right place at the right time in the right uniform is very important. Every School, organization and business have their own policies and codes everyone needs to follow. Those policies are put in place for a reason. The student wearing the hijab is furthering her career at a beauty school to become a hairstylist. How professional is it to wear a head covering while cutting other peoples hair? As a customer you should be able to see how professional the hair on the students are . I apologize to the school for having to hear those disturbing comments. Nowadays comments being posted on the internet about schools or other Industries is how businesses thrive. Negative comments should not be tolerated unless those comments are actually meaningful.Sincerely- Kyle

My experience at this school was less than pleasant, but I was happy to get my license and start a career. I have since moved out of state and need my transcripts to get a license in this state. I have been calling and emailing repeatedly for OVER TWO YEARS (this campus as well as the campus in Conyers, GA) and no one has ever returned my call. I managed to catch the Director of the Massage Therapy program once, but she admitted that she does know how to get transcripts, and asked that I call someone else.A couple of the instructors became cherished mentors in my life, but most were hostile. The program was poorly put together at the time that I attended, and I sincerely hope that has changed. The school doesnt care about you once they get their money and you pass your state board, which helps their statistics. I would suggest you look into other schools before committing to this one.

Sad to hear that you expelled a student due to her wearing a hijab. The news just arose yesterday, and Im am frankly disgusted on how you handled her case. Please dont attend this racist institution.

The education I’m receiving here has far surpassed my expectations and the instructors are amazing. They really care about their students.

Great staff! My daughter is 5 and has a very thick and curly head of hair. I took her to GCI for her first haircut and hard press. My daughter was a total mess; crying, screaming and yelling and I was totally embarrassed. The stylists and their instructor were incredibly patient with my daughter and made multiple adjustments to calm her and work around her tantrum. They also provided product suggestions to help me manage her hair naturally, as its obvious shes not going to like having her hair done. I really appreciated their being so calm and friendly when they probably wanted to strangle my daughter! My daughter had a really nice haircut :-) They didnt use any oils while pressing her hair so it was still thick and frizzy, which was disappointing, but I will definitely take her back because of their willingness and patience. The new building is very nice and professional. Will schedule services for myself next.

I would give this place no stars if I could. These people are unprofessional and cons. All they do is find ways to blame students and damage control themselves for their shady practices. The posts about dropping students from rolls and staff not being available even with an appointment is definitely accurate. I know several people that this has happened to. If you decide to enroll at this school anyway after being warned. Then you will get what you sign up for.

They are some scammers. They robbed me blind from my hard earned money, plus the building stink and not clean. The bathroom had urine on the walls. The equipment is outdated and the teachers are not certified instructors. Pathetic, I tell You! Run away with your money and time. They are not worth a dime!!!!

This school has many great students who grow and are able to succeed and do great things in the career path they have chosen

GCI has given me the best education and career training I couldve ever dreamed possible. I will always be grateful for all the guidance and wisdom provided to me from GCI. I was educated and provided with the essential knowledge in more than one product line which gave me am advance in the Cosmetology industry. I thank God everyday for GCI and the Administration that saw not what I was but who I could become. This school is not only an asset to the community but a true true example of a Light in A Dark Place. Providing quality services and an above average education to the future in this competitive industry. If you can dream it you can achieve it.

I am a current student here until April and let me tell you. There is a lot of ups and downs BUT I really do love it here! I made some pretty awesome friends and Iove my teachers! I remembered when I came in super scared because this was a new thing for me. My family is from military and nurses so Im the outlier lol. Anyway, the education I get is great. Today we had product knowledge for Joico. That was my 3rd class with them! And we get to go to hair shows and if you make honor roll, you also get to go to other education classes!! I will say this, dont let people tell you that you dont want to do cosmetology, nails, esthetics, or massage. YOU do what you want to do.

Awesome school ! I love it so much , everything hands on . Great experience ! Totally worth my time

While the student serive is amazing the staff and faculty is lacking! The receptionist Ms.Pam I believe it was was extremely rude whenever I called to make my hair appt. When I arrived for my appointment, I noticed that the ladies were up there to check to see if their clients were here. If they werent she seemed to rudely send them away. My stylist was a polite and quite young lady. She greeted me with a handshake and a smile and escorted me back to her station. We went over what services I wanted and was quoted prices. She told me she had ro get her teacher to approve everything. I was left sitting there for ar least 25 minutes if not more while this poor girl ran around trying to get this teacher to come do the consultation! She kept coming back to me and apologizing. No student should have to apologize for the absence of the teacher. She should always be present! Once the teacher finally came out to the floor to greet me and go over my appointment she tried to get me to get a color that had red in it even rhough both me and the student told her that I did not want any red. Thankfully the student listened to me and my hair came out perfect! You may want to rethink tour currwnt floor instructor, as great as tour students are I will not be returning and that is really a shame for them!

The woman Pam at the fron desk is really rude unprofessional school they do not care about you getting you massage certificate the director Shana is the one letting these acts go on they just care about the money you give them. The worse school Ive ever attended. They really dont go into detail about anything. This school is mainly politics. Its a shame us as people cant better ourselves because of people like this. Please please please find another different massage school to attend if in driving distance these people aint nothing but crooks. By the way this is not my real name on here just an alias. Dont want to jeopardize the money I done paid to yall. Also typos do happen.

I am a African American and I attended GCIs Cosmetology program. I was about to turn 29 when i started. I went for Cos but after graduation I work at a nail salon. I passed my state board the first time and was licensed in less then a month of graduation. The education is great. Everything wasnt perfect but I graduated and making more MONEY then I ever thought I would. I am a licensed Cosmetologist that works in a Asian salon and I can keep up. I have seen plenty of girls come and go the year I was there. If your heart is not in it you will not make it. You have to push all the negative aside and focus on your goal. Your in a place full of woman doing different programs from anywhere between 6 months to 18 months if ur on nights.That is what I had to do. No school is perfect, you just have to find the right fit for you. Even when I went to state board I was the most organized. GCI (Mrs. Beth) had me on point with the way we put our kit together. People came from other schools and paid to pack for state board. With the struggles I had when I first started, if someone asked would I do it all over again? Sorry for the language but Hell yeah I would! I have life time friends which is a bonus as well, and clients that I adore. Worth it all!!!

Amazing school! Hands on and great experience! Loads of fun!

This institution does not take pride in their school. There were so many unhappy students. 3 ppl quit my first 3 weeks of school because of the teacher .They have some great teachers and the administration is nice , but the turn over is very high so youre constantly leaning differently The equipment is broken and the sheets and towels are old , soiled and torn also use to clean the floor with as well. Majority of The students have not received their kits. The owner and the night esthetics teacher dont care for black people I experience this first hand a racial comment was made by my teacher Ms Julia to the black students in her class and when I addressed her she asked me to help her with the black girls. I was very offended. I addressed other concerns regarding that dame teacher to the owner she defended her she was very hostile and unprofessional and expelled me for no reason other than my compliant but not my classmate who is white and we had the same complaint. Classic discrimination. I would never recommend this school to anyone. Their state Board passing rate is not good either. Please dont waste your time or money or you will be frustrated like the rest of the students granted There are some that had a better experience.

My niece has been down there 3 times to try and start her enrollment. Today, being her third time , Julie Dunn set an appointment up with her, and to no surprise, my niece drives 45 minutes away, and she WASNT THERE!!! What a way to treat someone:( Very disappointed in this place...would not recommend.

Great school! I definitely recommend it! 😊

My grandma & I came here once, i only got a wash & thermal, while the student was attempting to flat iron my hair, she was shaky & not parting my hair, just kind of getting big pieces to flat iron, but I couldnt feel any heat what so ever, so I told her it was ok to turn the heat up WELL come to find out the flat irons was not working at all, so she did a thermal with no thermal!!! I went out looking the same way I came in & still had to pay!! My grandma got a relaxer that turned her hair green in some areas..I said I will not be coming back BUT decided last night to give it another try for my 11 yr old, so I had to cancel because her brother cant sit back there with us & she cant get her hair done by herself, I tried to call the next day to get her back in since her brother will be away..NO ANSWER..Ive called FIVE times already & still NO ANSWER!! Never had any problems with any other schools so I will just continue to go elsewhere

GCI Murfreesboro,I would like to start out with thanking the staff for opening up the doors once again for me to finish my school to start my career as a Cosmetologist. I have had some misshapes (as everyone) in life that has come between me and furthering my career. I have had to drop out twice to find a paying job to make a living and putting my dreams on hold. The staff at GCI Mrs Cathey, Mrs Beth and Mrs Shirley & Mrs Dunn have been so kind to get me back on track for the 3rd time where I will finish my 462 hrs and Graduate the second week into December  I would recommend GCI Murfreesboro to anyone wanting to start a career in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Message or nails. I can honestly say they are the BEST SCHOOL IN TOWN and it’s not only a school you become part of a family! Everyone is there to help you Teachers, Administration and the students. Not only is it a great school but it is a wonderful place to get services done for low cost. Not saying the work you will service is low cost, because I have seen some work the students have done that is over the top! I would recommend everyone to at least try it out and if you don’t like it let someone know what you didn’t like about it and I’m sure the great staff at GCI would fix it to make our customers and students happy!That is our GOAL!!!Thank you again to everyone!!Stylist Brittanie Jordan

The sucks , they are unprofessional. Rude . Don’t care how you look when you get out . A Women messed up my nails really bad . She gave me money instead!! I have pictures too of them . I wouldn’t recommend going here .

Totally unimpressed. The students cant learn anything when they are all standing around doing nothing while a small percentage actually do all the work. And they expelled a friend of mine on bogus reasons, posted her business on FB and wouldnt return the grant money, and she was in the top of the class. Beware before you go there.

Every time we went to go get are nails done are person was never there

I chose GCI based on feedback from friends that are former students.

Its so cool