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Empire Beauty School

Beauty school · Jackson, TN

4.9 ★★★★★ 435 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
97%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Empire Beauty School at a glance

Google reviewers rate Empire Beauty School 4.9 out of 5 based on 435 reviews, with the owner responding to 97% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the welcoming atmosphere, informative tours, and friendly communication during enrollment and service appointments. Positive comments highlight the helpfulness of staff in explaining school details and the quality of hair and nail services. However, some low-star reviews criticize punctuality, noting that appointments were delayed or ignored, and mention unprofessional behavior from reception staff and students.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 435 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 435 Google reviews (261 with written comments, 10 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 10, 2026.
  • Service: Hair Salon serving Jackson, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Star ratings

435 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars41495%
  • 4 stars123%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars31%
  • 1 star61%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 261 written reviews

  • Praise21199%
  • Complaints31%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude11152%
  • Quality & results4621%
  • Communication3014%
  • Would recommend157%
  • Speed & response52%
  • Price & value52%
  • Honesty & trust21%

What customers talk about

We read 261 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “it was amazing, lakesha was so nice and reassuring.”
  • “I had a great experience working with Lakesha to get enrolled.”
  • “Lakesha Franklin is a great instructor explained everything well”
  • “Was an amazing tour of the school definitely recommend”
  • “My stylist, Tay (I believe was her name) immediately introduced herself and was meticulous from start to finish.”
  • “Awesome staff, reasonable price for a haircut, shampoo, and style.”
  • “she does a wonderful job and instructors are there to step in if necessary however, i trust her with ever fiber of my being.”

People customers mention

  • Lakesha 22 reviews
  • Franklin 9 reviews
  • Clarissa 5 reviews
  • Lakeisha 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 435 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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Jazmin Rogers
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

it was amazing, lakesha was so nice and reassuring. the tour was amazing and i felt very welcome

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Service not listed
Diane P Tyson16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always done the way I want my hair done

kixsunkin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kixsunkin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I did a tour here , the specialist is very sweet and nice and told me everything i need to know

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that the specialist was sweet and informative during your tour. -Mackenzie

HARLEYYY1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews HARLEYYY has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love this place!! everyone is so sweet and friendly and outgoing!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you love our place and find everyone sweet, friendly, and outgoing. -Mackenzie

Makayla Askew1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Makayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love it can’t wait to start !!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your review, Makayla! We're happy to hear that you're excited to start with us. -Mackenzie

Lexy Staggs2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lexy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mrs Franklin was so sweet, kind, and uplifting! Everyone here was so nice and had so many great things to say about the school! It looks so fun!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, Lexy! We're happy to hear that Mrs. Franklin and everyone else made such a positive impression on you. -Mackenzie

Emanuel Beard4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emanuel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I felt like a part of the team and I was just walking through to see if I wanted to come… wow was I amazed!!!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, Emanuel! We're happy to hear that you felt like part of the team and were amazed by your experience. -Mackenzie

Toby Andrews4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Toby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very informative and so nice!!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, Toby! We're happy to hear that you found the experience informative and nice. -Mackenzie

Sayuri Roman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sayuri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Down to earth and is a great opportunity I'm excited for my journey

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, Sayuri! We're happy to hear that you're excited for your journey with us. -Mackenzie

Kalisha Jelks5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kalisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lakesha Franklin is a great instructor explained everything well

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for your review, Kalisha! We're happy to hear that Lakesha Franklin is a great instructor and explained everything well. -Mackenzie

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