Used to come there and see Maryam beautiful gal and great service and very helpful lady

My bestie and I had luxury scalp massages together today, and we loved it. It's a great ambience, vibe is great, the staff is really friendly, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this place. read more

Mary is awesome, friendly, and great with hair! She knows how to work your hair to make you look your best! She gave me a nice haircut and colored it to a lovely caramel brown as requested. Mary makes sure you love the color and walks away happy! Regarding safety precautions for COVID19, the client and Mary wears a mask and she disinfects the area. It is just you and her in the room as she has her own little cute room to work in. read more

8 & 8 Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Myriam is the best! She's been cutting and color blending my hair for 2 years now. Always a perfect job. Very reasonable too. Plus she's a very nice person and makes the experience very relaxing. read more

I not only got an amazing hair color, I had fun too. I was nervous at first because I hadn't gone to a different hairstylist in many years and I don't like change all that often when it comes to services. Color and style change yes. I felt right as soon as I walked in, nice and calming environment and separate from the other stylists too, which I wasn't expecting. I will add photos soon! Call her directly to get your appointment today! read more

I wish I could rate Maryam higher, and it makes me sad to write low reviews for small business owners. But after my interaction with her just to set up an appointment, I cannot recommend her. Here's how my interaction with her went down: 11/3 morning: I call her and ask her for her availability. I also say that I have a Groupon for a wash, haircut, deep conditioning, and blow dry. She asks if I've read the fine print, and I say no. She lets me know that if I have long hair (which I do), it's $20 extra. I didn't want to pay the extra $20, so we agree on a deal to do a haircut and blow dry only (no deep conditioning) without any additional charge on top of the Groupon. She says to come in at 5:15pm, and I say okay. 11/3 noon: she calls me back and basically says she cannot honor the deal we made in the morning. She says to come in so she can examine my hair and see what the actual cost will be. There's NO way I'm spending time driving to a salon and sitting in her chair for her to tell me some additional charge amount that we didn't previously agree to. At this point, I know I'm getting the run-around and I'm not okay with it. I tell her that we agreed to a deal, and she responds by telling me that she won't make money off of our original deal and that's she can only really have time to do a wash and haircut... and MAYBE a blow dry. I'm not walking out with wet hair, no thanks. That's not even close to the original Groupon service I paid for. She then tells me that if I'm not happy with that, then I should refund my Groupon, and pay her upfront $45 and she can do the wash, haircut, and blow dry. Okay at this point, I KNOW I'm getting the run-around and I'm tired of these scheming sales tactics. I understand she wants to cover her overhead costs in running the business, but sorry Maryam, you can't expect to get a profit (IN THE SHORT RUN) when you're offering your services through Groupon. Now, in the LONG RUN, I could have been a loyal customer, along with all the friends/family I could have referred to you. Well, after all this, I do NOT recommend this salon/Maryam to anyone. It's not because she's not a good hairstylist (well I guess I can't say either because that appointment fell through...), but simply because I do not respect the way she runs her business or treats customers, regardless if their Groupon customers or not. I treated her fairly and respectfully, we agreed on a deal, and she went back on her word in order to preserve her profit margin. It speaks loudly of the way she runs her business, and I don't support these types of business owners. ---- In response to her reply: Yes, Groupon has a fine print. It says additional charge may be added depending on hair length/density. I'm not upset about this. What I am upset about is that we agreed on a deal to do the wash, haircut, blow dry and NO deep conditioning for NO extra charge on top of my Groupon. She ended up NOT honoring this new deal (had to call me back at noon), and that's what I'm not okay with. Not only did she not honor this deal, but the second time she called, she was trying to make me choose between eliminating items from the deal OR refund the Groupon and pay her $45 upfront. Basically, she's unhappy with the first deal she made because she's losing more money than she wants to. As you can tell from her reply, I'm still getting a run around, and she's not addressing the actual issue here. read more

Always great for 7 years now and my wife also Randi for 6 years consistently and always great

Maryam is great! I love the result of my keratin treatment. Although, initially, I was quite disappointed in the sticky residue the GK hair keratin left in my hair. Maryam was gracious enough to give me another round of flat ironing to really infuse the product in each strand. I could only keep it on for 2 days before washing it off but it turned out amazing. My hair looks so shiny and smooth. I tied my hair up and that left pleasant dents of waviness in my hair. It's perfect! Overall the best keratin treatment I've had. Will definitely be going back in a few months. Thank you, Maryam! Also note that it is easier to get ahold of Maryam directly instead of messaging through Yelp. read more

I didn't receive any service on my hair so giving 5 stars so rating doesn't hurt business. This salon, I'm assuming, tries to get you in the door with their low priced Groupon deals but they aren't what you would actually be paying. For anyone looking at the Groupon listing for a $29 haircut, when contacting salon she said the prices are actually: $29 for short hair $45 for medium hair $65 UP for long hair read more

Such a great experience. I love my haircut and my keratin treatment. Maryann is a true professional and listened to what I wanted and truly delivered. It was my first time with her but I hope to come back for other services. I've already received a bunch of compliments on the haircut!!Thanks!! read more

8 & 8 Salon - Haircut and keratin by Maryann - Hair Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I'm so spoiled with the service and style Maryam provides. She always works to accommodate my schedule and sees to it I'm well groomed for my business meetings. Have been seeing her for the last 8 years and no need to ever look elsewhere! read more

Extremely professional and there's nobody better in my opinion. I've always received 5-STAR service for the last 10 years! Thank you so much for all that you do!!! read more

I called the salon for appointment at least a week before, spoke to Maryam. I told her my schedule is open and I will adjust with her availability. She scheduled me 10/31/2020 @ 1400H. On the scheduled date she send me a message @ 1310H stating that she is really behind and can't see me. I was on my way to her salon at that time, so I have to turn around to go back home. I find this very unprofessional and inconsiderate. I have no intention of rescheduling nor will try their services. read more

I had such a great experience with Mariam!! setting up an appointment was easy. what I love about our initial phone conversation was the fact that she was able to accommodate my request at a short notice for after hours without an extra cost. I've been doing Keratin treatment for years and i went to her because i was in the area. I was very much impressed with the level of her knowledge and attention to detail. I've been with her twice already and i happy each time! She explains 'what to expect' and the what to Do's and Dont's thoroughly beforehand. She goes beyond and above her call of duty to satisfy her customers! She is patient, has humor and most of all she does a good job!!! I'm definitely going back. read more

This business doesn't deserve any star. I bought a Groupon voucher because of good deal and good reviews. When calling to make an appointment, Mary said that Groupon vouchers do not benefit her employees significantly so she asked me to call later. I even offered to make an appointment a week later. In this case, she replied by saying that I should call a day before preferred day to see if there was any appointment for Groupon customer. This basically made me realize that you are not a priority for this business if you have a Groupon voucher. The most surprising thing was that she was willing to make an appointment if I came straight to her business (i.e. without Groupon voucher). Why do they partner with Groupon if they are reluctant to work with Groupon customers? Stop wasting other people's time if you have reservations about discounts. I feel sorry for her employees who could have gotten a business of new customers. read more

I went to Maryam because of a Groupon haircolor deal but I got so much more. I haven't had a proper haircut in years and my hair was in need of a deep conditioning. I also wanted some fresh color for spring. Before setting an appt, she asked if I could come in for a quick consultation. Wonderful! I'm the kind of person that goes in for a service and also advice, they are the pros and I trust their education more than google and Instagram...at my age, I've learned my lessons with fads and messageboards. She recommended a vitamin treatment, balayage, and a hefty trim. She is a lovely person with a sweet energy. And she was also upfront about price and extra charges. My hair is long and thick, so I know what to expect. Double whammy but it is totally fair because it takes more time. On the day of my appt, she welcomed me and got to work. From 11:30 to after 5 o'clock, Maryam took my hot mess hair to sleek and smooth. The dead ends are gone and it moves like it hasn't in a long time. And the color, I look like I surf for a living. Yes!She brought my dark brown locks to a shade of gold that matches the gold in my eyes PERFECTLY. I have already gotten three compliments and it's only been an hour. Yes, she does sell products and offer additions, as do most salons, but no pressure. And I appreciate how direct she is, and that she also appreciates that kind of communication. If I didn't want something, I said no, no problem. Not only did she do wonderful things for my moptop, she made me coffee and a veggie and meat plate. All in a cute and tidy private studio inside Sola Salon. I'm so happy with my hair and the experience. Thank you, Maryam! read more

8 & 8 Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

It was a last minute appointment but I'm so glad Maryam was open early and took me in. It was a holiday and her birthday! She restored my super dry hair which was badly damaged with a wrong color. She fixed my hair ... like magic! I felt like a different person with a brand new hair! She is great with what she does. She is very professIonal and fun to be with. I'm so happy I found an awesome hair expert! Thank you Maryam! read more

Purchased Groupon for highlights and haircut total $110. When I called to schedule appmt lady said it would cost more money if it takes more than an hour. Well of course it takes more than an hour! She asked me to take a picture and send it to her. I have short hair- so you'd think less time right? But she texted back saying it would take 2.5 hours and would cost $180 more! Clearly a case of bait and switch!! I don't trust this place and they must have so much business they don't care if they lose some. What a waste of my time and even bigger disappointment. read more

Spent a 30 minutes hair "trim" here, only a trim so no shampoo & conditioner, no head massage, no styling and blow-drying at the end. was asked for a $50! I usually go to a 5star salon & spa CIVELLO for the past 7 years with all of the above mentioned before and after services and a complimentary drink of choice which includes freshly squeezed fruit juice and I still pay less! Hmmm I found this amount super strange. I guess you should be the judge yourself! Thank you I don't know how to reply to the comment that the salon left me so I'll say it here: I thank you for the clarifications, I appreciate the time you put into it. I meant no complain nor a dispute, I just simply shared my story. Thanks again, God bless! read more

Very quick response and she was able to get my daughter in with very short notice. Mary has over 30 yrs experience and it shows! He hair cutting skills are superb and cut it exactly how we wanted it. She isn't in it for just the money and truly cares for her clients' hair health. She is in Sola Salons in Lake Forest off El Toro. Same area as We Play Loud, UFC gym, and BBQ Galore, but to the right as you drive into the shopping center. read more

I am always very happy when I leave after Maryam colors & cuts my hair. I leave feeling beautiful every time. She's been my hair dresser for a few years now. Very satisfied client here! :-) Not only is she very good at what she does, she's very sweet & reasonable. I highly recommend Maryam at 8 & 8 salon! Thank you so much Maryam! read more

Address on Yelp is not accurate. She is located at Sola Salon across from Big Lots, where Slators 50/50 used to be. What a life saver Maryam was! She has late hours which was perfect since all threading studios were closed. Maryam was so sweet, and accommodating. Her space is cozy, and laid out very efficiently. The full face thread took about 30min and she charged $40 since it was a "maintenance" session. If you need a late appointment or a last minute walk-in, she's your gal. read more

Great shop inside Sola Salon! So glad I found Maryam. I always call her out of the blue whenever i need a haircut and she can always squeeze me in. You definitely get what you pay for. Don't waste your time at supercuts or these other haircut stores that want you in and out of the chair in 15 minutes. She spends her time to give you a haircut that makes you feel good about yourself! read more

First the lady told me not to purchase Groupon coupon and pay that amount directly..that where the game begins . Once u enter the salon , she will add on something or the other and add on to your cost . I took a keratin coupon where she mentioned about different quality product at different price. Once she told me total price for the service , I got my service done which I felt she didn't give much time (coz it didn't give me that effect after first wash ) . I felt cheated and lastly she told me that I will have to give 20% service charge . I think service charge depends on the customer to provide .Nevertheless , I was not satisfied with the effect of the keratin treatment as well . After several edited reviews from Mary, jfyip- it's not yet 3 months dear that I hv got my treatment done and the effect of treatment is not there at all .. so pl understand that it was not done well rather writing several answers and editing to mention that you have happy customers or you always do great service . Pl try not to argue and accept things if it's gone wrong and improve .Thats the whole motive here.thanks . read more

I Will DEFINITELY be coming back! Maryam is very professional, very sweet and she only uses quality products. No doubt She's worth Five Stars. read more

I had a great experience with Maryam! She was very sweet and professional, and transformed my previously dull colored dark hair and added more cool tones which I loved! read more

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Congratulations on your new private studio again Maryam! It was great to see you as always, and love the new place. Very private and classy! I will definetly tell all my friends and family about the experience I had there today. Keep up the good work! Amir G. read more

I did Keratin treatment at 8&8 salon and I am so happy with the results. The service is great and Mariam is so nice and patient. Prices are fair as she uses high quality products. Will be back when it's time for another treatment read more

I went to Maryam for a keratin treatment and haircut. I'm so happy with how my hair turned out. She is so careful when she cuts your hair and makes sure that it's even throughout. The keratin treatment she did also made my hair silky smooth. I'll be going back! read more

I had a Brazilian blowout about 2 years ago and it only lasted about 2 months but I got it from another salon. I went on groupon to find a deal for keratin since I didn't really like the Brazilian blowout. I stumbled upon 8&8 salon and decided to give this a try. Super happy how my hair turned out. Not sure why I saw bad reviews on here for being charged $20 more dollars for hair length and thickness when you are already getting a big discount using groupon. Anyways, will be coming back for a keratin treatment when the time comes :D thank you! read more

I found a Groupon for Keratin treatment and I was at my limit dealing with my thick, wavy,frizzy hair! I called and Maryam was so pleasant and accommodating. She got me right in that day. I upgraded to the Brazilian Blowout because it lasts longer and is stronger. I've had 2 Keratin treatments in the last 18 months and the last one did not seem to do anything. Maryam was very kind, pleasant and understood my hair. She noticed some errors in my last haircut and fixed them! Now my hair is cooperating much better and laying right. I could not figure out what was wrong before, turns out one side was 1 inch longer and the layers were not blended. She also fixed my bands from the last cut, they are 100% better! I love my shift, smooth, quick drying hair. read more

Maryam did not listen to my request for a one-inch trim. Instead, she cut three inches off and left my hair uneven. She also waited until after she had finished the cut to try to renegotiate the price - I had found a Groupon deal for $29, but she told me that there was a $10 additional fee for long hair, which was not mentioned in the Groupon details. Throughout the appointment she stopped what she was doing to text, and took photos of my hair while she was cutting it without asking permission first. She sat down on the chair behind me while cutting and drying my hair, which explains why it is uneven. She also tried to tell me to come back later in the day for a $50 deep-conditioning treatment. She also requested that I venmo her or bring cash, which is not the behavior of a reputable stylist. read more

8 & 8 Salon - Uneven cut - Hair Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I met Mary after getting a Groupon and she was so professional that I decided to go back a second time 3 months later. She takes so much time cutting your hair. You really feel that she knows what she is doing and that she loves what she is doing. Very precise hair cut ! My first Keratin treatment lasted almost 3 months. She really takes her time through every step and I like the product that she is using. Just got everything done again 2 days ago : cut and Keratin and I would recommend her services to anybody. Thanks Mary ! read more

Mary is such and INCREDIBLE person! She did an amazing job with my keratin treatment my hair looks so soft and shiny (I have crazy puffy hair). Her price is great, saw many comments about people saying she charged more because of length and what not, but on Groupon and over the phone she was pretty straight up and honest. She takes her time and she is so funny! Also, she used really good quality products, I notice that stuff because I know a thing or two about hair and I was impressed. Especially hair dyes, she only uses good stuff. Totally recommend, I am even bringing my mom to get her hair done by Mary. read more

I am a male with very curly hair. Like a Brillo Pad! No matter what i put in it the curl would not relax. 8&8 has a relaxer that actually gave me hair I could comb and style. It's like flowing free hair and is super soft with no damage at all. She was so nice and helpful. No pressure! Super fun and will be going back! read more

This is a horrible salon. They are dishonest! I bought a living social promotion and when I went to schedule the appt she wanted to charge me more. Nothing in the coupon says for short hair only. Do not go here. I had to file a complaint to get my money back. Horrible horrible horrible customer service! read more

Maryam is fantastic! She squeezed me into her schedule at the last minute 2x and cut and colored my hair beautifully! I have extremely thick and full hair that most stylists are scared to touch, but Maryam made it look like a piece of cake with a smile on her face the entire time. She also created the perfect color for me. She's absolutely the sweetest stylist I've been to in the OC so far. I will definitely be coming back for all my hair needs! read more

8 & 8 Salon - Cut & color - Hair Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Went to Maryam today for a Keratin treatment and a cut and she did a great job! She was able to make an appointment for me last minute which was super helpful. I'll definitely be going back! read more

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If you want a consistently good haircut you've gotta go to Maryam. Talk about a full service experience! It's been hard for me to find someone whom I can trust to always make my hair look good. Maryam does a phenomenal job and I totally trust her with my hair! Love the new digs as well. read more

Amazing! She is very sweet and helpful. Her studio is comfortable and relaxing too. I love my haircut!