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Douglas J Institute

4.4 ★ · 1,171 reviews on Google

Open now · 331 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

Douglas J Institute at 331 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI combines beauty education with salon services performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors. Opened in 1986, this was the first Douglas J Institute location; East Lansing, MI is also home to the organization’s headquarters. The institute sits across from Michigan State University and offers cosmetology, esthiology, and barbering programs, with daytime and evening classes available. The service menu includes haircuts, hair color, retexturizing, conditioning treatments, blowouts, and updos, along with skin care facials and treatments, makeup, and waxing. Walk-ins are accepted, and salon appointments can be scheduled by phone. The location lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom, and identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are listed, and credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 1,171 reviews.

Douglas J Institute

Know before you go

  • Student-performed services supervised by licensed instructors
  • Hair services, facials, makeup, and waxing
  • Cosmetology, esthiology, and barbering programs
  • Across from Michigan State University
  • Original Douglas J Institute location, opened in 1986
  • Reviewers often praise the service (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the price (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the quality (1 mentions)
  • Some reviewers mention food (1)
  • Some reviewers mention communication (1)

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  • Would give 0 stars. Neglectful management allowed my wife to have Student Keisha maimed her and increase her undercut 2 inches. Asked if student could be held accountable and more training and was… — Google, 1★, October 1, 2026
  • Just happened and I'm devastated. The student who I was working with was unsure in this haircut but I was hoping manager would step in...and didn't until it was way too late. I came in to refresh… — Google, 1★, October 1, 2026
  • Emily L. Listened and delivered an awesome hair do. — Google, 5★, September 17, 2026

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