Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School

Raina Jagger

When I started my program I was teaching myself everything- once we got the new teacher Tamera I started learning so much and my skill level improved so much! I do blondes and lived in colors- I feel well prepared for working in the “real world” and I have all the teachers at Johnny Matthews.

Louie Ruiz

The time is finally here. I have graduated from the Barber program at Johnny Matthews! It’s started off a bit bumpy (Johnny, Hank, Malik, and Amanda K, made it bearable) but as soon as Tamara took over I have enjoyed being a student here. They have prepared me for the hair industry in the real world. If you are looking to get into hair and need a school to start with I recommend this institution. If all your looking for is a cut then stop by 503 Fades in Salem I will be more than glad to take care of you! Follow me @breath_offresh_hair!

Maria Alcala

I attended this School a few years ago, they are all about the money! My experience as a student there was very bad. I was bullied because of my accent, and nothing was done about it other than say I carried baggage. Favoritism is big there! The one making them the most money is the favorite and gets away with anything. If you don’t hit your numbers for the week/ month you will be called out in front of the whole class. You need help, you ask a classmate. I paid for school completely out of pocket or so I thought! Until I received a bill for my student kit and what not. They tell you you can do part time or full time whatever works for you, I thought perfect they are so flexible with the schedule. No! Don’t fall for that! Every week you go over the one year contract they charge $250 (back in 2017) something that it is okay if they make people aware of it, but that’s their way of getting you! It happened to many of us. I saw people cry, be stressed and some drop out because of this kind of situations. I am the stylist I am because of my hard work not because of the school! I got the VERY basics from them and learned from my classmates that had a little more experience.

Sydney Oak

Hi I’m Sydney Oak and I’m a student at Johnny Matthews, soon to be graduating. My experience here has been great and has opened many doors for me for my future. I am already looking at a salon in Dallas Oregon called Bliss Beauty Bar Salon; Johnny Matthews has taught me to be the hairstylist that I am, showed and taught me skills that I didn’t know I had until I started here. When I started here I had little information about how do to hair and this school has taught me so many things I didn’t know and I feel so accomplished with the things I have done here. I believe this school will teach the tools and the skills you need become a hairdresser/ barber!