ZMS The Academy, Los Angeles | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

Im not a review type of person but I think ZMS has potential to be a great school. During my education at ZMS I experienced learning from 2 instructors. Truthfully, I was never taught anything new or different after my first 3 months at ZMS. The staff members make you feel like you’re bothering them when you ask them questions or have any concerns. Ms Shahla is very informative but often can come off rude. Personally, I don’t think calling students  “retarded”, “farm animals “, ” annoying ” , and screaming at them is what a good teacher does. This kind of treatment ONLY make students feel discouraged , unsafe , unwelcome and DISRESPECTED. Front desk receptionist, Ms. Jezreel, was always very helpful and courteous to all students. Staff member Max was always very welcoming of all students. However, I can’t truly say I would recommend this school unless you are thinking of becoming a barber. ZMS goes above and beyond for their barber program and provides them with the ultimate support from contest, fun activities and study sessions. However, I can’t say the same for the esthetician program and cosmetology. Often products would be expired , moldy or have hairs!!! When you enroll to this school you will pay $600 for your initial kit which includes items you can personally purchase yourself on Amazon & DOLLAR TREE and COPY PRINTED PAPER BOOKS!!! I decided to write an honest review after seeing students I went to school with who would share how unhappy they were with their education come on and say the complete opposite due to fear of not receiving their backbars once they are licensed. If you are thinking of becoming an Esthetician PLEASE invest in a school who sees you for more than just your money . I hope ZMS can take this review and make their program a healthier learning environment for all the future estheticians.

I’m in the final few hours of the barber course at this school. I am an out of state barber updating my hours as required by the State so I can write the test and continue working.
That being said, I’ve not only taken the barber course in another school many years ago but I’ve also been working in the field as a professional for many years.
I have a lot of school experience and real world working experience and I can honestly say that ZMS The Academy is on top of their business. The staff from the front desk to all the teachers are amazing, personable and huge resource of knowledge and are experts in the field. The teachers teach a good thorough course not only getting you prepared for the state exam but even more so getting you prepared to work in the field with confidence. You can tell that they genuinely care about the students and how they are grasping the information.
The teachers and administrators are very accommodating with the students and work with them on an individual basis not only with school work but school attendance as well.
As a professional in the field I’m so glad I have the opportunity to finish up the required training for the state at ZMS the Academy. Comparing this school to my other school and the real working world this is, in my opinion, the school to attend.
I highly recommend ZMS the Academy to anyone needing training in Barbering or Aesthetician. You cannot go wrong. Just call or stop in for a visit and see the difference. I’m proud to be a part of this school and excited for my future here in California.