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    A Cut Ahead

    4.9 (23 reviews)
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    Nice quiet shop with wonderful people, come in and see for yourself!

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    Sandy is the Best! I've been coming here for over 6 months. She's very professional & I'm always happy with my hair when I leave!

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    Love the hair and the hairdresser. Great customer service! Never have to wait beyond your appointment time!

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    love the new place ! Recently started going to a cut ahead . Elaine was wonderful with my hair and my daughter's hair

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    Othniel Hair

    Othniel Hair

    4.8(113 reviews)
    1.5 miNorthridge
    $$

    Excellent service. My teenage son finally settled for this hair salon and is very satisfied with…read morehis haircut and Korean style perms.

    My usual stylist was booked out for a week and I needed a haircut, so I decided to try somewhere…read morenew. Let me just say -- lesson learned. I called and got an opening for the next day. I was told the haircut would be $60, so I booked it. When I arrived, I wasn't even sure I was at the right place because the business name didn't match. Turns out it's just a bunch of stylists renting chairs and advertising under their own names. The space itself is a weird little hole in the wall -- not inviting at all. The door was locked when I got there, and my stylist was nowhere to be found, so another customer -- still in a robe with product in her hair -- had to get up and unlock the front door for me. That set the tone for the rest of the visit. I tried to communicate what I wanted since it was my first time, but my stylist seemed far more interested in talking than listening, so I eventually just let her do her thing. Then we moved to the shampoo station, and the chair was absurdly small and uncomfortable. I mentioned it, and she just chuckled and said, "Yeah, it is pretty small." In the middle of washing my hair, she asked me, "Isn't this relaxing?" -- after I had just told her the chair was uncomfortable. Fluorescent lights blaring overhead, people chatting at full volume in a tiny space, and the world's smallest chair... relaxing is not the word I'd use. I just nodded so I didn't have to answer. Then, while still rinsing my hair, she asked if I wanted styling. I was confused and asked what she meant. She explained that styling would be an additional $60 and would require washing my hair twice. I declined -- I wasn't looking for rollers or anything like that, just a basic cut. We finished up, went back to the chair, and she said she'd dry my hair so I could see the cut better. She roughly dried it, left it still damp, and the haircut looked like something straight out of the early 2000s. At that point, I just wanted to leave. Before I could even stand up, she asked if I had Zelle. I said yes, but reminded her I was told they take credit cards. She said they do, but there'd be a fee and she'd prefer Zelle. I just paid it and got out of there. I walked out into the cold January air with damp hair and ended up with a headache. When I got home, my husband asked me if it was raining outside because of how my hair looked. I just blow-dried it myself and accepted that this was a reminder: make the appointment with the stylist you trust and know that they are doing, even if you have to wait.

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    Granada Hair & Makeup - Bridal hair and makeup

    Granada Hair & Makeup

    5.0(102 reviews)
    2.4 miGranada Hills
    $$

    Great place!!! My daughter got her makeup done here for prom and she looked absolutely stunning.read more

    I very rarely leave reviews, but my experience at Granada Hair and Makeup was so disappointing that…read moreI feel I need to share it. Before my appointment, I messaged the salon owner and explained that I'm very nervous about getting haircuts because I've had a bad experience in the past. She reassured me that I would be in good hands with Cassandra. I also personally explained my concerns to Cassandra when I arrived. Unfortunately, the haircut I received was the worst haircut I've ever had. When I left, my hair was noticeably uneven all around. I was extremely upset because I had specifically communicated how anxious I was about my hair and trusted the salon to take care of me. During the appointment, Cassandra also suggested using a hot tool to place curls at the bottom of my hair so they would hold. I did not ask for this additional service, yet I was charged over $120 for the haircut and blow-dry. After I contacted the salon owner to explain that my haircut was completely uneven, I was offered the option of returning that same day so Cassandra could fix it. After having an experience like this, I was not comfortable going back to the same stylist or salon to have the haircut corrected. I declined and asked about receiving a refund. What disappointed me even more was how the situation was handled afterward. I was only offered a refund for the haircut and not the blow-dry service. As a stay-at-home mom with two little ones, I don't have an income of my own and rarely get the opportunity to take time away for myself. Spending over $120 on a haircut and blow-dry was already a significant expense for me. I then had to arrange childcare, spend additional money, and find another hairstylist to correct the haircut. This wasn't simply a haircut I didn't personally like. My hair was left visibly uneven, and I had to spend even more time and money having another professional fix it. I'm extremely disappointed not only with the haircut itself, but with how the salon owner handled my concerns afterward. I expected empathy and accountability, especially after I had made my anxiety about haircuts clear before my appointment. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not recommend Granada Hair and Makeup to anyone looking for a haircut.

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    TK Salon - Balayage by TeamTksalon

    TK Salon

    4.7(425 reviews)
    3.4 miReseda
    $$

    I got chunky highlights and the staff delivered!!! It came out so good and was such a nice…read moreenvironment. 100% will be going there again

    Came here 4/21/26 based on high ratings for a special occasion. I asked for a brunette base,…read morehighlights, and a haircut. After 5.5 hours and $350 + tip, my gray hairs in the front were still completely visible--the main reason I came in. When I brought it up, I was told I should have specifically asked for gray coverage, which should be part of a basic consultation or at minimum asking the client if this is something they want. I also had uneven, patchy highlights. I returned the next day for a fix, requested a different stylist, and was denied. They said the same person could fix it all they needed to do was tone it down a bit, and cover the greys The "correction" resulted in my hair being taken darker overall, with the highlights essentially gone. I paid for highlights and left with dark hair. They told me eventually it should lighten down but I'm not seeing any improvement it's still really dark. To make matters worse I also left with visible dye on my forehead something I wouldn't expect after paying this price at a salon. Very disappointing experience and not one I would recommend I honestly wanted to cry. I really would have expected a partial refund or a proper correction by a more experienced stylist.

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    Salon Integriti - Caramel highlights on curly hair

    Salon Integriti

    4.7(294 reviews)
    2.2 miGranada Hills
    $$

    If you are under the age of 30, I would not recommend this salon…read more I really wanted to be the bigger person and let this go, but after my appointment with Edwardo on July 9th, I experienced severe and persistent pain and burning involving my scalp. During my appointment, my hair was bleached, and afterward my scalp began hurting significantly. By the following day, the pain had become so severe that I was crying and screaming. I have never experienced anything like this after having my hair done before. Unfortunately, I did not have medical insurance at the time, so I was unable to seek medical treatment. However, people who saw my scalp afterward expressed concern about how it looked, and the pain and burning continued. Approximately a month later, I went to Ulta to have my hair looked at. Employees there pointed out areas of damage to my hair and explained what they were seeing. My hair is now damaged, and what concerns me even more is that approximately a month after my July 9th appointment, my scalp is still in significant pain and continues to burn. I'm not writing this review to ruin anyone's career. I genuinely wanted to let the situation go, but I'm still dealing with the consequences of this appointment a month later. I'm sharing my experience because I don't want someone else to go through what I have experienced.

    I don't have a lot of hair at age 83, but Denise cuts and styles it perfectly. I've been to many…read moresalons but she's the best. She also was very respectful and caring for my now deceased wife when we arrive. Accommodating and respectful given my wife's physical and mental condition. These are good people. David

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    Genesis Hair Designs - Text for appointment.8189793647

    Genesis Hair Designs

    4.7(62 reviews)
    1.5 miNorthridge
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    Throughout my life, with few exceptions, I have always gotten my haircuts done by my mother at…read morehome. Last weekend, my boyfriend was planning on getting a haircut but his usual barber shop had too long of a wait. So we tried looking for another one for him. He declined several places that we visited because their prices could not compete. Then finally I called Genesis, and Lisa answered. She quoted me a great price for men's haircuts. Five minutes later I called again, and she quoted me a great price for women's haircuts too. Last weekend, my boyfriend and I both had our hair cut. Lisa did a perfect haircut for my boyfriend. Beforehand, he let her know his clipper numbers and she nailed it. For myself I didn't know what exactly I wanted. Lisa kindly gave me ideas which I felt comfortable with. Lisa was attuned to my fear of cutting off too much and not being able to go back. It was a refreshing experience. Before we left the salon, Lisa handed me her business card with her number. It read 818-979-3647. After a little under a week, I wanted to cut off a little more and called her. Even though she had just left the salon, she called me back and accommodated me into her schedule. At this point, I had a better idea of what I wanted and Lisa carried it out perfectly. I love my new haircut and will definitely be coming back. Getting my hair cut by Lisa was a game changer. Much Thanks to Lisa!

    Love this salon when I come into town to visit my son & family because Lisa is amazingly talented…read more She highlighted and blow dried my hair, which I needed badly, and didn't charge an arm like so many other salons I've gone to. She is always on time and gets me in and out of there in record time. All and all I highly recommend her if you want prompt great hair service.

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