Jade is amazing and talented. I can always trust her with my balayage. She's kind and I enjoy my time with her. I am a loyal client and won't go anywhere else! read more

Alkali Salon - Caramel Balayage by Jade - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Can I just say, in the past I have had such a hard time finding someone who understands what hairstyle and cut I want. Well today that all changed! I scheduled a haircut appointment with Jaimie and I left feeling like a million bucks. She knew exactly what I NEEDED. She walked me through my haircut and shared some knowledge about my hair. Jaimie went above and beyond and I am super happy with my haircut. No need to drive to Long Beach or Los Angeles for alternative vintage haircuts when Jaimie is here! Will be recommending all my friends to her. read more

Jade is the best. I've been getting my hair done by Jade for years now, and I absolutely love her. I've gotten balayage, highlights and haircuts over time and she's been solid and consistent each time -- not to mention reasonably priced. She's professional, friendly and doesn't upsell anything. Her salon is located near the SoCo plaza with no frills friendly vibe. Highly recommended! read more

Alkali Salon - Blond highlights for dark hair - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Jade is a true artist! I always leave loving my hair! I recently got a partial balayage, and it turned out amazing- the perfect amount of contrast to complement my skin tone and natural hair color. She also gives the best haircuts and knows exactly how to do face-framing layers and curtain bangs that are so flattering. She's incredibly talented, and I highly recommend her! read more

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I was a client of alkali Salon since the day they opened and and I enjoyed seeing this business grow with the amazing staff they have, but recently I was so disappointed to see Miss Michele using the account of such an elite establishment to hurt other businesses in the area instead of supporting them. Definitely not worth my five stars anymore. read more

Jaimie is 1/1. Struggled for years bouncing between stylists never really getting the results I hoped for until I started seeing Jaimie. She makes me feel comfortable everytime I'm in her chair and I genuinely look forward to seeing her. She feels more like a friend than a stylist. Even when I have a hard time explaining what I want she somehow knows exactly what I mean and nails it everytime. Brings me great peace of mind to trust someone completely with my hair, I couldn't recommend her more. read more

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Rebecca absolutely killed it! Wanted a balayage to cover some grays and she took my hair to the next level. She is extremely talented and so lovely to work with!! 10000/10. Everyone set up an appointment with her!! read more

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Best hair cut I've had in so long. Balayage coloring was exactly how I wanted it and Audrey was very helpful with her knowledge of color theory. Salon was clean and all the cosmetologists seemed to like each other and like working here. Will be coming back for touch ups! read more

Alkali Salon - Hair cut and balayage by Audrey - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I visited Alkali for the first time yesterday and saw Cera. I called the day prior and asked who specialized in curly hair and they pointed in her direction. I cannot recommend Cera enough. She asked so many questions to figure out what my specific vision was, offered suggestions based on the amount of effort I wanted to put into my hair every day, and was so comfortable to chat with throughout the appointment. The shag she gave me totally transformed my look and I love my hair (after a long while of really hating how it looked). If you've got curly hair, go see Cera - you won't regret it! read more

Alkali Salon - Shag cut by Cera - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Jaimie was super helpful, professional and friendly. I'll definitely be back! Easy just to call and book. Reasonable salon prices. Easy parking. read more

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Linh did an amazing job on my powdered brows. I had very uneven eyebrows, and she expertly evened them out, made them fuller, clean, defined, and exactly how I envisioned perfect brows to look. She truly listened to what I wanted and delivered flawless results that was completely pain free. I couldn't be happier. read more

Alkali Salon - Healed Brows - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Thank you Jaimie for the amazing cut and blowout! She used this technique where she left the brushes in my hair for a bit to keep hold even longer and I definitely noticed a difference. I also appreciated that she knew a lot about curly hair and was able to recommend products and techniques that would help my curls shine. She also asked if I wanted a blowout or preferred to style my hair curly which I thought was really nice! Usually folks just opt for the blow out for styling but I like that she gave options based on my hair. The salon itself was nice. It was pretty busy on Saturday afternoon but there's plenty of parking on this shopping center. The owner also gave me a free conditioner since it was my first time in the salon. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

Alkali Salon - Long layers and blowout from Jaimie - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I had an amazing experience with Tien Nguyen! She did my Yuko treatment beautifully, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel so comfortable, like I was at home getting my hair done. She's incredibly talented and professional, and she genuinely cares about her clients. My hair looks and feels amazing! I highly recommend Tien to anyone looking for beautiful, healthy, silky-smooth hair. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! read more

I went in and asked for a complicated version of bangs. I have never had bangs before and was super nervous for the change. But safe to say I was nervous for no reason. Rebecca did an absolutely phenomenal job trimming my hair. She was also super friendly and personable. I think I found my go to hair stylist!! read more

I was really looking forward to my haircut because I only get one once a year. I made an appointment online and was excited they had availability the next day. I went in on Thursday for a wash, cut and style at 12. Dania was lovely and I'm rating one star because she gave me tips on how to do a blowout at home. The blowout looked so cute BUT my layered haircut is not what I wanted. I washed my hair Friday night and let it dry only to see the layers were SO off and chunky. There was even a strand that was missed. I'm really sad because I tipped and thought the blowout looked great only to realize the cut itself was messy. I do not recommend for a haircut. I'll be going somewhere else to see if they can fix it. read more

Alkali Salon - Choppy and unblended. - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Love me some Jaimie. I asked for a blow out initially and flipped the switch on her when I came in, and home girl was flexible and happy to accommodate. Very chill vibe. I didn't feel the need to talk or put on which is so nice. I felt at peace and safe during the entire experience. All the clients and hair dressers seemed to be getting along, especially Yuri kiki'ing with his client next chair over. Parking for the studio was easy. Highly recommend the studio and Jaimie. read more

Linh has been doing my eyebrows for over a decade, and she is truly the best! She always shapes my brows perfectly and consistently does an amazing job. I've recommended her to so many friends over the years, and every single one has been so happy with their brows. She's incredibly talented, professional, and always pays attention to the details. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my eyebrows! read more

Charlotte did an amazing job on my extension move up and blending my dark roots! My hair looks so seamless and natural again. She's super talented, detail-oriented, and made the whole experience so great. Highly recommend! read more

BEAUTIFUL HAIRCUT DONE BY @DREBEHINDTHEHAIR!!! She is so nice and patient & I asked for long layers, V Cut, and to trim the edges and she obviously did her magic and did MORE than that. Such a transformation! Love her work, definitely recommend!! I added my BEFORE and AFTER look. read more

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Was desperately in need of a haircut and found this place on yelp. Made an appointment online and saw that there was availability for the next day. Booked it and arrived the following morning. Seamless appointment system and was randomly assigned a stylist. Location was easy to find and there was plenty of parking. Joey was amazing from start to finish. Really great personality and very experienced. Great conversation that made time go by fast. She was great at multi tasking and made my hair beautiful and healthy again! I will be coming back :) read more

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Always get my haircut here! I have been going to this salon for about 3 years now. I try to get my hair trimmed twice a year. My stylist is Uriel "yuri" he does the best layers! He actually takes his time cutting hair unlike other haircuts I've gotten that feel rushed. I would recommend booking a week before for availability. The salon itself is very well kept. I always recommend my friends this salon! read more

Alkali Salon - Long layer haircut - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I was lucky enough to have my hair done by the amazingly talented and beautiful Charlotte! as someone who is extremely particular about my hair, she is the only person I trust and feel safe with. So happy to have found my forever stylist read more

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Linh has been doing my eyebrows for over a decade, and she is without a doubt the best! Throughout my time with her, I've moved several times and tried other technicians, but none of them come close to her level of skill. She truly understands face shape and how eyebrows should be shaped to enhance natural features. I will never go to anyone else again. If you're looking for your eyebrow person, look no further than Linh Nguyen. She is incredibly sweet, professional, and a pleasure to be around. I always look forward to my appointments with her! read more

I scheduled my appointment weeks in advance to get my hair cut and colored with a specific stylist for a wedding. I was given a notice the night prior that my appointment was canceled because the stylist I booked with decided to do a workshop with other clients. I will say 1 star given for the salon trying to fix the situation by offering another stylist, however, I did not like the work of the other artists so I went elsewhere. read more

This place is fantastic! It was my first time visiting a salon, and I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. My stylist, Gloria (or Glo), did an incredible job with my hair--she was not only skilled but also super friendly and made me feel completely at ease. I highly recommend requesting her if you're planning a visit! read more

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Had the greatest and most comfortable experience with Rebecca! I had a full overall color and cut. She was very responsive and professional through the entire process and made me feel very welcome in her chair. I definitely recommend booking with her :) read more

i've been going to Jaimie for a couple years now + she never disappoints! She has always been super talented with cuts and blonde coloring (mainly balayage for me). Recently I've decided to go full blonde with her and my hair is still so healthy and long! She has also gotten me to be more adventurous adding pops of vivid colors and my new obsession, wispy bangs ! Her pricing is such a steal for the finished product, and she's always super transparent. I wouldn't go to anyone else! read more

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What I love about this place is that you can make an appt and get seen the next day which is nice, I've usually never had a problem with this! It is also very clean and in a great location! Recently, I scheduled an appt next day for 10 and the stylist didn't show up until 10:28! He texted me at 9:54 saying he was running late, and didn't arrive until almost 10:30. At one point I almost got up and left because I wasn't even sure if the stylist was going to show up. When I arrived, the salon was full of other stylists already working on other customers and I didn't get a single greeting or was acknowledged by anyone. I awkwardly just sat down on a chair and never once did anyone ask if I needed help. Lastly, my two font short layers ended up being uneven. I pointed this out to the stylist towards the end and he said they were fine. See attached picture. I've been going to this salon for the last 3-4 years or so and I've never had a bad experience, however after this time I am not sure if I will return :( I paid almost $100 for the cut alone and I still tipped 20%. read more

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Got my hair cut by Leah, and I am so so happy with how it turned out! I have fine hair but lots of it, so getting a good cut with the right layers makes a huge difference. She did a great job and I plan to come back! read more

Alkali Salon - Happy with results! Great face-framing layers. - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Great experience with Audrey! Moved back to OC after living in SD for a few years and was looking for a new hair stylist. My friend recommended Alkali and I'm glad she did! I booked with Audrey for a trim and she refreshed my layers. She's super meticulous and incredibly sweet. The hair wash and neck massage were so nice too. Can't wait to come for my next trim! Highly recommend. read more

Jade is the only person I trust with my hair! She's incredibly talented and always delivers exactly what I ask for. I leave her chair feeling confident every time. On top of that, she's genuinely the sweetest person, kind, professional, and such a joy to be around. read more

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Linh is the best for brows. I got a soft ombré and eyebrow waxing at Alkali Salon and my brows have never looked more natural and polished. She took her time shaping, matched the color perfectly, and made sure everything looked even and flattering before I left. Clean, professional, and worth it! read more

I came here the day of a wedding that I needed to go to and wanted to get my hair done. I definitely recommend coming in wearing whatever you plan to wear to the event, just to make sure that the hair style matches the outfit. There is a ruffle on one side of my dress, so I had thought about mirroring that with some curls and lift on one part of my hair. Audrey was my stylist and she was awesome! I have really high expectations and she met them. For me, it's really hard to justify the price of a blowout and curls, and she was super reasonable and helpful. She added a little lift, and then just ended up curling my hair so that it would be more cost-effective. I really appreciate this about her and not to mention, she did a fantastic job! I also showed her a picture of my daughter's hair since she has wavy/curly hair, and I never know what to do with it. Right off the bat, she knew that my daughter had fine hair and made a couple of recommendations. There is no question that Audrey is a hair expert. If I'm ever in the area, I am going to Audrey. read more

Alkali Salon - Hairstyle by Audrey - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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My hair dresser is Leah, recommended to me by a friend and honestly she does amazing work and is so easy and fun to talk to. I mean imagine going to get your hair done and the environment is very still and you're sitting there for 7 hours in silence. That's just me though lol. But I'm very impressed with her work especially considering her specialty is vibrant colors and I've been getting balayage done for years and she did the best job I've ever seen hands down. read more

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Leah was able to take me as a last minute walk in. She was so nice and easy to talk to! I love the color that she toned my hair. Would definitely recommend her if you wanted to get your hair done here. read more

jaimie is the best!! she is the sweetest and is so kind, she makes the hours u spend in her chair feel like 10 minutes. highly recommended her, i trust her, and would let her do whatever she wants with my hair. please book with jaimie berry! read more

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Jenni is GREAT! She will walk you through what you want. Look through pictures with you and even show you some options ad well. It's also a good price and it's timely. read more

Review for Dre.. from 6th of October, had bad haircut and sad service experience. First grievance.. I wasn't even greeted by her until 6 mins after my appointment time only to be told she was running behind so she sat me at a different station to wait. I wish she would have texted me she was behind, she gave me a brief consultation and said she would wrap the haircut up in 10 mins for her last client. I'm pretty understanding so I waited.. well 10-15 mins go by and she's still cutting hair and chatting. I'm at 25 mins past at this point kind of unacceptable but I felt obligated to stay.. that's my fault I should have left and refused service. At that point I said I was going to go to do a return at a store in the same lot.. because she had me sitting there twiddling my thumbs like an idiot..I came back at 12:39 ( appointment at 12) and she had just then finished. She sees me and quickly washes my hair and says she won't rush my appointment so no worries. I tried my best to believe her but the whole experience felt insanely rushed, she even had another stylist step in to blow dry my hair and was full on burning my scalp while speed styling my hair. Now for the cut.. I came in with long hair that needed a trim and was slightly uneven. Somehow the shorter side of my hair became the longer side.. still uneven and too much was taken off even though I confirmed the length twice. I asked for curtain bangs and to maintain my length and density at ends. The hair is more heavily layered on the ride side of my face and the bangs are pretty decent BUT the left side has almost no layering and the bangs are chopped straight across and so much shorter than the other side. There are hairs that are bang length where they shouldn't be and they are just too bulky.. she cut too much of my hair into bangs which if you know is the worst to grow out and deal with :( I have wavy hair and I communicated that as well as the fact that I do not want hair that needs to he styled. Well even when I blow out my bangs they look funky and i'm having to constantly hide them or fiddle with them. I asked her to fix them and she basically denied they were uneven and blamed my wave pattern after I had spent days comparing them.. the fix made it worse. I finally reached out to the salon owner a couple of weeks ago who was very nice and said she'd pass the message along.. I never heard from Dre once offering any solution or apology which doesn't surprise me because I didn't receive one for waiting or getting the fastest least precise haircut I have ever received. My guess is she was behind that day and prioritized her return clients over me but i'm appalled at her service as a first time client. My haircut took less than 10 mins and my hair felt yanked on and sore after styling. A month later and my bangs still look a complete mess.. not at all what I asked for. I would have fully respected her telling me she was behind and if we could reschedule or at least copping to the fact that she rushed my appointment but no accountability unfortunately. I was treated with zero care of consideration and you expect more from a luxury salon.. bummer. read more

Alkali Salon - Bad side of bangs - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Went to Alkali Salon and Jade Phan did my hair, she did such a great job and was very nice and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back and asking for Jade again. read more

Alkali Salon - This is the after sooo much better!!! - Makeup Artists Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I had such a wonderful experience with Yuri that I just had to leave a review. I came in as a walk-in, and despite being his last client of the day, he kindly squeezed me in. I haven't had a professional salon haircut in over 10 years due to past trauma, so walking into a salon again was a huge step for me, but Yuri made me feel completely comfortable, heard, and at ease from the moment I sat in his chair. He listened carefully to what I wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions, and delivered a beautiful cut with layers and face framing. I absolutely love how it turned out it's exactly what I needed, both inside and out. I feel lucky I found him, and I can't recommend him enough! read more