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Douglas J Institute

4.4(1,171)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1171 reviews (Google rating)Massage Studio
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
(517) 349-9343 Directions douglasj.edu

Quick facts

Douglas J Institute is a massage studio at 331 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI, open Mon–Sat from 9:00 AM. Call +1517-349-9343 for details.

Address
331 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone
+1517-349-9343
Hours today
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

About Douglas J Institute

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.

Known for

  • 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

Popular times

Usually as busy as it gets right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 35 of 100, 10a: 43 of 100, 11a: 47 of 100, 12p: 45 of 100, 1p: 47 of 100, 2p: 51 of 100, 3p: 57 of 100, 4p: 72 of 100, 5p: 83 of 100, 6p: 82 of 100, 7p: 82 of 100, 8p: 81 of 100, 9p: 74 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 55 of 100, 10a: 69 of 100, 11a: 85 of 100, 12p: 89 of 100, 1p: 95 of 100, 2p: 90 of 100, 3p: 92 of 100, 4p: 100 of 100, 5p: 94 of 100, 6p: 77 of 100, 7p: 71 of 100, 8p: 70 of 100, 9p: 70 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 65 of 100, 10a: 74 of 100, 11a: 75 of 100, 12p: 76 of 100, 1p: 76 of 100, 2p: 84 of 100, 3p: 84 of 100, 4p: 88 of 100, 5p: 76 of 100, 6p: 71 of 100, 7p: 64 of 100, 8p: 72 of 100, 9p: 69 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 50 of 100, 10a: 64 of 100, 11a: 76 of 100, 12p: 78 of 100, 1p: 80 of 100, 2p: 81 of 100, 3p: 85 of 100, 4p: 95 of 100, 5p: 91 of 100, 6p: 83 of 100, 7p: 81 of 100, 8p: 81 of 100, 9p: 71 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 54 of 100, 10a: 65 of 100, 11a: 78 of 100, 12p: 84 of 100, 1p: 87 of 100, 2p: 96 of 100, 3p: 88 of 100, 4p: 89 of 100, 5p: 76 of 100, 6p: 72 of 100, 7p: 65 of 100, 8p: 69 of 100, 9p: 68 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 60 of 100, 10a: 74 of 100, 11a: 76 of 100, 12p: 74 of 100, 1p: 70 of 100, 2p: 67 of 100, 3p: 60 of 100, 4p: 49 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

1,178 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★925
  • 4★58
  • 3★34
  • 2★33
  • 1★128

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • hair color×41
  • personable staff×37
  • balayage×22
  • student stylists×22
  • blowout×19
  • bleaching×13
  • eyebrow waxing×10
  • scalp massage×9
  • botanical treatment×8
  • lash tint×6

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “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 told mistakes are going to happen…seems …”

    — Jazel Vanlandschoot, October 1, 2026 · google

  • “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 a grown out undercut I had already. Did g…”

    — DeDe Gorkowski, October 1, 2026 · google

  • “Emily L. Listened and delivered an awesome hair do.”

    — Rose Stone, September 17, 2026 · google

  • “Alexi understood, explained and gave a very good haircut. I would recommend to get services here. I got a basic haircut and the price is worth it!!”

    — Pallavi Agarwal, September 14, 2026 · google

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Douglas J Institute — frequently asked

Is Douglas J Institute open on Mondays?
Yes — Douglas J Institute is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Where is Douglas J Institute?
Douglas J Institute is at 331 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823.
What is the phone number for Douglas J Institute?
You can reach Douglas J Institute on +1517-349-9343.

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