I had gone here to get my haircut a few years back. I was not happy with the service, it was a very bad experience. But I gave Bella another chance, and this time around it was so much better! Great service, the guy (Jorge) who did my hair did an awesome job!

The folks at Bella are super-friendly, and really listen to what you want them to do for you. The girl who did my nails for me (Im sorry I forgot your name, sweetie!) was good at it, and really enjoys her work. Thats always a plus in my book. I would definitely recommend.

I was at the school on 9/23. I had no idea what color I wanted to do so I told the girl to have fun I wasnt worried. The only thing I told them is that it needed to look professional. The girl and her instructor did an amazing job. I would recommend people to go to bella as they are kind, professional, and have great attitudes. Thank you again ladies I love the red and blonde!!

Went in for a haircut and scalp massage, total came out to be only $11. I got my hair washed and cut by Cole who is very gentle and professional. Although the head massage could’ve been better, my haircut came out looking great. Cole did a great job cutting my long hair to the length that I wanted and envisioned. I appreciated his professionalism by frequently asking me how I was doing and rechecking my hair after he cut it to see if everything was perfect. Thank you Cole you did a great job, I love my hair!

I’ve had one or two good haircuts here, but honestly they don’t really watch any of the students. The person doing my haircut started out with “this is my first haircut” which is fine until i realized the instructor just did one guiding cut and then didn’t come back until the end. It’s a really bad haircut, the exact opposite of what i wanted. I don’t blame the student (who was wonderful and was 100% trying their best) When the instructor came over by the end i didn’t want them messing up my hair anymore and wanted to get out of there. My hair is completely uneven, choppy, and overall by far the worst haircut i’ve ever had, again no blame of the student who really did their best with what they were given. Going to have to get it fixed immediately.

This must be a great school- the students are more careful and attentive than most licensed cosmetologists, in my experience. I get good results here, especially today getting my high-lighted hair touched up. The attention to detail was impressive. The student, along with her instructor input, helped to get better results than I would get anywhere else. The price is really good too and I am looking forward to going back for more services. Also, the building is really nice and clean. The inside looks like it was remodeled and its spacious and comfortable.

Will never recommend anyone to this place. Even if the students make a mistake, tutors don’t even lend help to correct it. Mentor is pretty rude.Please stay away from this school.Better do haircut at home. You will feelMuch better.

Really nice people here. I went in for a hair consultation for a perm and they informed me because of my hair damage (bleached in the past) they dont feel comfortable doing my hair.Really respectable for a company to not just be after the money!

Had a horrible encounter. I went in for haircut on 01-06. They almost tonsured my head. And the trainer is pretty rude.Will never ever step foot in this place.If you have an arch enemy, highly recommend this place for them

Brianna gave me an amazing pedicure! Better than any previous salon Ive been to, and at a fraction of the price. Also, her instructor (Tina) is wonderful too. Sweet people, very relaxed & professional atmosphere, clean. Very impressed!

I went here and graduated in October! Compared to some other cosmetologist I know that attended other institutions I can absolutely say that I picked the best one. I made not only great memories here but I whole heartedly say that this school prepared me for my career as a hair stylist and esthetician. If you want the best education available in Oregon attend Bella!

Seriously? It was so inexpensive and the stylist massaged my head during the shampoo. He left the color on longer than salons Ive been to and I received amazing results. This is my place to go. It is a school so I dont expect perfection, my guy did really really good though. Thank you Bella school

Thank you Morgan for cutting my thick long straight hair with detail and care.  Its definitely worth the money and the quality!Thank you for disinfecting and keeping the COVID-19 precautions seriously.

I got a perm here and I loved it! It was the right size and I think Emily, the student, really understood what I wanted and what she needed to do to achieve that. Additionally, I went back another time and got a design shaved into my undercut but a guy who is really good and detailed (sorry I forgot your name!) He was very meticulous with his trimming and I appreciated it. I highly recommend both of them if you are able to go while they are still there. :)

This place is terrific. I’ve had three things done so far: a pedicure, haircut, and color. My experience has been the same each time. The students work really hard to give you the best service possible. The teachers carefully supervise to make sure the students are doing everything properly. I also love watching the students and teachers interact. You can tell that the faculty really care about the students and the students both respect and appreciate their teachers. Plus everyone is friendly and helpful. Customer service is amazing. Can’t imagine why I’d ever want to go anywhere else.

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!!!

The students and instructor are great

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!

This place made a difference in my life . Its a great school and now Im working . Thanks for everything.

I called to inquire about scheduling a time to come into the school, see the location, and get information about the program. The woman who picked up the phone immediately met me with a tone of inconvenience. I asked her about coming in and she said that they were in the middle of moving, but If I wanted to come in and be among the mess, that she guessed they could give me information. I was surprised by this response. If I was in the middle of a move I would address a potential paying student with, Im sorry, were currently moving, we can schedule a meeting time in X weeks when we will be finished. But she chose to snap at me like I knew they were moving and just wanted to make her day more difficult.I chose to give her the benefit of the doubt, I tried to still make something work, despite her lack of enthusiasm. She gave no indication what their moving timeline was, so I asked about time next week. For all I knew they couldve been done by then. She replied with, Next week? Well that would be really interesting, thats when were going to be putting things away in our new building. But if you want to try, I guess we try and find time. Seriously? Maybe you shouldnt meet perspective students with an attitude that theyre a disruption in your life.She could have saved all of this interaction by simply stating from the get go that they were moving and offering ME a time that would make the most sense for them. But instead she found it more prudent to make me guess their timeline and make me feel like an annoyance for asking. I promptly told her I would not be making the trip in and ended the phone call. Customer service is key, even if I am just a perspective student. I would rethink who you have answering the phones.

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. Its really hands on and you work on your book on your own time. Everyone is very sweet and helpfulWould definitely recommend !

The place has ample parking space. The staff is really polite and responsive to your questions.I was assigned Juliano for haircut. He was friendly and was easy to talk to. He was patient and listened to all the requests I made.The prices are super low compared for the great and professional Service provided. I will definitely revisit this in 3 months

The best school in Portland. I am a professional sharpener. I see stylists everyday. Many of them were graduated from Bella institute. They all say good things about the school, especially their program. I highly recommend.

I just hired an amazing stylist who cuts hair beautifully and delivers spectacular customer service. She is on the road to a fabulous career with advancement opportunities as part of a wonderful team. Thank you for providing such a great education and making your graduates so ready to go to work!!!

A man without a barber.....is often like a unattended row boat .They are a good place to get a haircut. As a black man looking for a shop in a city where you dont know anyone. I called and was seen on time .....On A Friday 😎 very impressive .Great cut....and the instructor was present but he did not hover over the students...Awsome low stress environment

I’ve been to a lot of beauty schools over the years, and this is by far the best! My hairdresser understood what I asked for and executed the cut! I love my hair and will be back for more services!

It is the amazing wonderful one of the school in the Oregon I found Bella institute. Victoria is a very friendly helpful Diatomic person who help me out coordinated about my out of state study license with the higher education coordinator. I am very very thankful for her also thankful for Jorden she is very awesome . I like Bella institute and all of the teachers and staffs . It’s me Sushila.

I’ve worked here for 2+ years and love all of our students and staff

I recently graduated from this school & I wish there was an honest review posted before I signed up, as it would have given insight to the issues that are going on behind the scenes here. While I was a student at Bella Institute I witnessed a lot of things that are just.. alarming. Hopefully this will help spare some of you from attending & giving this unprofessional establishment your hard earned money. First & foremost the owner is extremely rude, negative & obtrusive. During my initial tour of the school she told me that this is a drama free school & that she absolutely does not tolerate it. Pretty ironic because she is the most dramatic person there, out of all the students & the staff. She talks behind others backs, interrupts class, has been known to yell at students & staff in front of guests, and had made racial remarks in the lobby area. Simply put, she is a bully. She effected my education many times. One night she was a substitute for my class & when we were doing our waxing services she retaught us & told us that our teacher had taught us incorrectly & that we were wasting her products. First off, she basically discredited our teacher, who indeed did teach us the correct procedures. Second, I paid good money for my education so I should be able to use supplies for services when I need to. Period. And third, it was extremely rude & embarrassing for us. She consistently would walk into class & distract us, sometimes up to an hour, talking about her own life or things that did not apply to us. Most of my class avoided her as much as possible throughout our time there in hopes that she would leave us alone. The only thing that was good about this school was our teacher & my classmates. Without them I would not have stayed.

Had a wonderful experience at the salon. Everyone there was kind and professional. I always leave with a smile on my face... I would highly recommend any service they offer.

I had a lovely student cut and wash my hair here. She styled it, chatted me up the whole time, and did a stupendous job! It was one of the longer haircuts Ive ever had, but well worth the wait.

I had a wonderful time getting my very first facial done. It was amazing and I enjoyed every minute of it, from start to finsih! I got to enjoy the full experience of being pampered and Rose (the student) had done an excellent job and told me things about my skin I didnt know! This school absolutely offers an all around fantastic service and quality work.

I appreciated the great haircut and fantastic prices for them. The teachers are always around supporting the students. Do glad they are open nights now. So convenient for me.

By far the most professional, clean and amazing school I have seen. Amazing cosmetology programs and even better staff and students.

Booked an appointment in the evening and 20 minutes before my appointment, I received a phone call stating I needed to reschedule due to my stylist calling in sick. I rescheduled for the next day, same time and received another phone call within 40 minutes of my appointment stating I needed to reschedule again because the stylist I had been scheduled with had to attend class. When I asked the lady (whom I had spoken to both days) why she scheduled me at that time knowing there was class, she tried to deny it was her I spoke to even though she had left a voicemail with her name both days.Their poor customer service has deterred me from ever using their services. Very disappointing that a business whose intent is to educate cannot be organized enough to provide their students quality care for their customers before they even walk in the door. Such a horrible way to run a business.

Great place and staff. The students are well trained and do amazing haircuts.

Best program and staff in the area. Strongly Recommend!

I just returned from getting a facial at the Bella Institute by Myranda, Wow! It was one of the best facials I have ever recieved. She was very professional, took her time and made me feel very relaxed. All I can say is that this is a great place to get a facial at a great value. I have also had my hair done there and it was a very good expirence.

Proud to be associated with Bella.Keep the good work up !

Great school, great staff. The student who provided the services was professional and did a very good job.

Will definitely come back! Very happy with my services.

Would highly recommend. Very happy with results.

I had the most awful experience here. I went to have highlights done and left with orange hair! The lady used three bowls of product on my hair! I have a lot of hair, but that is ridiculous. I expressed my concern when I was leaving with slightly damp hair (that was my choice because the lady was raking her fingers through my curly hair ripping it out, breaking the spirals apart, and frizzing it out). I told her I wouldnt know how it was to look until it was dry but I couldnt let her continue messing with my hair. So I went home and fix my routine and it was [surprise] still orange! So I called them and a great lady came in and put a blue gloss over my hair to counteract the orange. But it was only a temporary solution. I made another appt to get it fixed. They cancelled the appt because they no longer offer evening classes and then they told me if I did not come in this week they would have to charge me for my next appt. EXCUSE ME!? You cancelled on me, you cant tell me when I have to come back in by. You ruined my hair. I paid for a service that I did not get. I asked for VERY thin highlights, what I got was (well three bowls worth) or an orange mess. I will NEVER GO BACK to this place. It was terrible and very UNPROFESSIONAL how they handled things.

The best Cosmo education in Portland.

The students here are always attentive and friendly! The instructors are as well!

They tried to skip out on taxes, I had to send the mafia to get my money back.

Great place to get a haircut

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