I went here for the first time on Saturday and sat in as a hair model. I guess its when the student has to test out of a certain area.
I had a really sweet girl. Had a cut and color. I am guessing (hoping) the reason it took so long is because she was being graded as it took freaken 5 hours. Holy cow! It was just a solid over all color, no foils involved.
She did do a very good job and gave me one of the best shampoos EVER. I seriously want to go there every day just for the hair wash, soooo relaxing.
I say give it a shot. There are instructors on hand, watching and checking out the students work, I promise you wont walk with blue hair, unless you asked for it ;)