Sammi is a magician with hair. The first time I sat in her chair, she was upfront and gave me realistic expectations. My hair integrity was poor and I had a lot of breakage. She was honest about the possibility of a pixie cut post color/ bleach. I expressed understanding and still wanted her to move forward. 2 years later and I can say she's truly the best. My hair has never been healthier or lighter. She was able to take me platinum and educated me on products to maintain my hair health and color. She's easy to talk to and makes time go by quickly. I highly recommend Sammi and definitely don't see myself going to another colorist/stylist! She's the best in the game. read more

Bleach & Tone - My first visit with Sammi in 2021 - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

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There's a pattern with Sammi's clients which is once we've found her, we never go anywhere else. Yes, she's THAT good. I've been seeing Sammi since 2013 when she was at Ceci Studio and I still remember the day when I pulled up a picture of one of her blonde clients and nervously asked her, "Do you think I could pull this off?" And of course being the color queen/wizard that she is, she gave me the most beautiful stunning blonde hair that would go on to kind of become my identity for the next five years. We've done ombré and platinum global bleach out and even BLUE hair and then now even back to my natural color, Sammi has done an incredible job every single time. I don't need to repeat what the other reviews say because it's all true - her skill, attention to detail, ability to know what will and won't damage the quality of your hair - she's also become one of my close friends over all the years and I love having the chance to sit down and catch up with her. Getting my hair done is just a bonus :) Looking through all of my old photos makes me so nostalgic for my blonde/colorful hair era. Such good times!!! Thank you Sammi for making my hair so beautiful RUN to book your appointment with Sammi - just be patient, she's 100% worth the wait!! read more

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I have been following Sammi on IG for years, and when I saw that schedules aligned, I jumped at the chance! I have veryyyyy very stubborn dark asian hair & was always interested in coming to Sammi because she slays lifting Asian hair. I had complete trust in her & gave her free reign to do what she thought would work after she asked me what I liked/preferred. She hit it out of the park. I am obsessed with my hair & I can't wait to come back. I'm already considering going lighter and I have full confidence in knowing Sammi can get me there without compromising the integrity of my hair. I felt completely comfortable and at ease in her chair. She answered all of my questions, educated me on tips for caring for my hair-- including product recommendations to treat my bleached locks. She is so sweet and nice, it was such a pleasure for my first visit. TY SAMMI!! Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Bleach & Tone - Before & After (Full Babylights service) - by Sammi. - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

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If you have stubborn hair that doesn't want to lighten without snapping off, then you need to go see Sammi. I have jet black hair that is very fine and Sammi was able to get me to my ice Queen hair dreams! Everyone is always commenting on how healthy my hair is considering how bleached it is! I also love how honest she is, she won't allow you to push your hair to the limits it cannot reach. The first time I met her, she told me to come back in 6 months when i had more roots to work with. My hair was very compromised at the time and she just told me, "I don't want you to go bald" hahahha. I will admit ... I was sad but I also appreciated that the integrity of my hair was her priority! Just know that she is in high demand because of how talented she is. DO NOT book her last minute and expect to see her. All of my appointments with her are made in advance. read more

Bleach & Tone - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

To say that SAMMI is an incredibly talented artist with hands of magic is an understatement... SHE IS THE ULTIMATE HAIR GOD!!!! I've been a client for over a decade. I initially came to sammi many many years ago in hopes to revive my severely damaged hair. With just a touch of her magic, my hair was repaired and i've been the happiest blonde since. Just to mention, I have thick jet black hair that is extremely hard to lift with bleach but again sammi does what she does and evidently her work speaks for itself. I can't tell you enough on the amount of times I get stopped for compliments; even when my hair is in a bun! And if you don't already know..blondes definitely have more fun!!! So don't wait...join the posse now! You won't regret that's for sure. On a high note, I'm so blessed and thankful to not only have her as my hair god but also my shrink when I'm on her chair. She's so personable, down to earth, fun to be around and makes every visit with her one to remember! You're truly the best Sammi!!! read more

Bleach & Tone - TEAM PLATINUM! - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Look no more, Sammi is your girl for blonde, color correction, creative coloring, extension and whatever your wildest dream can imagine - ask and she will achieve. I've been going to Sammi for years now and she nurtured my hair back to life while giving me the bright and light blonde that I've never thought was possible. She is very honest and will tell you what's best for your hair health or if you should go a different direction. Before coming to Sammi I was never able to get my hair even close to as light as what she has been able to achieve or as healthy. Thank you Sammi :) Be warned, she does book up fast and months in advanced so plan ahead. She is well worth the wait and will forever be your hair's best friend. If you can't wait, I recommend going to other stylist in the salon as they've be guided by Sammi and does amazing hair transformation. read more

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Sammi is amazing and I have been going to her for years. I can't speak highly enough of her work, Sammi is definition of perfection when it comes to coloring. She is very detailed and experience and I always leave her salon feeling like a new person. She definitely gets booked up fast so if you wan book her do it asap you will thank me later read more

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I found Sammi on IG some 8 years ago and so happy that I did. She's the only person I trust with my hair. I've changed hair colors so many times throughout the years and she's never compromised the health of my hair. I've gone from redhead to dark grey, ash blonde, silver, blue, rose gold and the latest dark honey blonde. Aside from being a master colorist, her techniques are second to none when it comes to extensions. I've had extensions for well over a year at one point and I was constantly complimented everywhere I go. People couldn't even tell I had extensions on - that's how good she is! Sammi gets booked up fast and months in advance so I recommend planning way ahead of time to schedule appointments. read more

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I have been a client of Sammi's for about 7 years now since her old Rosemead location then I followed her to Temple City and now to El Monte! I moved too but I am still willing to only go back to Sammi because she is the only stylist I trust with my stubborn Asian black hair. She takes her sweet time painting every piece of my hair that ever exists on my head and the results always come out what I want. She gives me the blonde hair of my dreams. She is also always willing to give me bunch of tips on how to take care of my hair which is truly I appreciate. She is definitely a perfectionist and I always book my appointment like 6 months in advance because she gets book up really fast. She is super honest on what my hair can and can't handle and truly cares about the health of my hair. read more

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Sammi is your girl! From color, to cut, and everything in between. She is extremely talented. Her knowledge is always up to date. Professional and kind. I always leave feeling like a million bucks! read more

Bleach & Tone - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

I have been going to Sammy for years to get my hair done, and for good reason. She is a true professional and every time she styles my hair, it looks and feels amazing. I always receive compliments on it. Her technique is superb and I highly recommend seeing her or anyone on her team. You will not be disappointed. read more

Bleach & Tone - Ginger phase She nailed it - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

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I've been going to Sammi for decades! She is the best of the best! I drive all the way from SD to get my hair done and it's totally worth it. If you just look at the pictures of her amazing work, that should show you how amazing she makes your hair look. Not only when you leave the salon your hair looks amazing, the grow out and color looks amazing even months after! And she also cares for the health of your hair even though it is getting bleached and colored. Highly highly recommend!! read more

Bleach & Tone - My hair color still looks great months and months after getting it done! - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

Sammi is the best of the best!!! I used to fly up SF to get my hair done, until I found Sammi... she's even better and I can drive to her! She pays attention to detail, isn't working on anyone else but you, so rest assured you will be taken care of!! Everyone compliments my hair wherever I go, she keeps my hair healthy too! Consider yourself lucky if you can get an appointment with her! read more

I've been going to Sammii for about 5 years now. I live in TEXAS. Yes ... I fly and see her every 2 months for my global retouch. Yes ... she's that good. When I first came to her, my hair was a mess. She took her time and spent the whole day on my crispy, multicolored brassy hair that was damaged by another hairstylist I'm so thankful that she took her time and had all the patience in the world to sit there and pick out all the strains in my hair. We've came a long way from that first session. So thankful for a honest hairstylist that truly loves what she does and it reflects on her work. Now all my friends fly in to see her. Don't hesitate and just book your appt now. Stop searching ... and know that your in good hands and your hair will come out beautiful but make sure you follow a good hair regiment because she'll know if you haven't Don't let all her hard work go to waste of your not going to listen to her about the aftercare read more

Bleach & Tone - Hint of pink - Hair Extensions Near Me - South El Monte, California

Sammi is amazing with hair. My sister and I discovered her work over 10 years ago. I've tried all the different types of ombre and even fun colors. People would always compliment my hair. Being able to achieve icy blonde is a delicate situation cause your hair can break, but to achieve them is being in the right hands. She is truly a hair goddess! read more

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I've been with Sammi for over 7 years now, and she is the only person I trust with any sort of bleaching and/or coloring. She's helped me realize my dream of going platinum / silver from my natural dark brown in one sitting with low vol bleach (def not something easily achievable) while needing to color correct. My hair always ends up looking healthy and shiny. She is a true artist and a true professional because her attention to detail truly sets her apart. My silver always grows out beautifully, I get stopped by strangers often, asking me how I manage to maintain such a natural look, and people are always surprised that it really isn't that hard with the right products, which Sammi recommends but never tries to push or upsell. For as busy as she is, she's also always responsive and tries her best with scheduling. I truly appreciate having Sammi in my life, my silver hair has become such a big part of my identity that it's the only color I've kept for this long. I've since recommended many friends to Sammi and everyone's had a positive experience. read more

I don't leave many yelp reviews, but I really want to give a huge appreciation post for Sammi. I'm extremely nit-picky about my hair color and how it's styled to the point of embarrassment. I've never had someone make me feel so anxiety-free in handling my hair like Sammi does. she knows what she's doing. I've never once had to worry about how she was going to bleach or tone my hair. the first time I went to see Sammi was when I was going to go from pure dark virgin hair to platinum. I'm amazed at her precision, patience and attention to detail with every client despite the fact that it can take hours and hours to go through each strand of hair. Props to her for dealing with mine because I literally have so much hair. she is knowledgable about so much and always gives great advice on how to maintain the integrity of your hair with product recommendations, how often to use them, etc. she always makes me look and feel beautiful at the end and you can tell that this is someone who has mastered her craft. thank you for caring for us clients and making our hair look and feel beautiful! read more