I just moved here and was on the lookout for a place to get a good but decently priced haircut. I'm pretty low maintenance and don't need to be fussed over at a fancy salon (no offense ladies). I've contemplated trying a school in the past and thought now was the time. I had a really good experience at Kohler.
They are very professional and when I called to book an appointment the guy I spoke with was very helpful. The place was easy to find and when I arrived and walked in I was surprised to find that it looked like a professional salon. I checked in and within 5 mins my student stylist, Danielle, was ready for me. She took me back to her chair to consult with me on what I wanted done. Danielle was very professional and seemed very focused on making sure she understood what I wanted. Once she was clear on what I was looking for, she called over an instructor who approved the plan and then she got to work.
After a nice shampoo she started working on the cut. Another student, Samantha, joined her to assist. Danielle did a great job with the cut - she took her time to get it just right. While she cut my hair I learned she was a Zone 4 and her assitant was a Zone 2. They were both very professional but also relaxed and fun. Once Danielle was done with the cut Samantha had a whirl at drying and styling my hair. All the while there were instructors milling about the salon supervising and available to assist if necessary.
All in all it was a great experience and I'll definitely be going back. As long as you can plan to spend extra time - I'd say it was probably about double the time I'd spend at a professional salon - you'll be fine. And at $20 for a cut and style the price was great.