Our son was born with a lot of hair, so just before his 1st birthday he got his first haircut at home. After his 1st and 2nd bowl cuts we decided to take him to a salon where the stylist would have patience and our son's crying wouldn't scare everyone else in the room. Aaron has been the family stylist for my husband's family for years. Per recommendation we brought our son in and we've been going to Aaron ever since. Aaron has mastered the art of cutting Alexander's hair. He does it with patience, grace and gets it done in less than 10 minutes while Alex cries... because you know, getting a haircut hurts. Aaron does an amazing job of keeping his cool and I am always satisfied with the cut. He makes sure to get the cut just short enough and perfectly styled for a little boy. Cuts use to be $15 but have gone up to $20 since we started. Regardless, the kid needs a cut 2-3x a year, last time was the first time he didn't cry and he always gets a toy. For cuts, color and styling my family recommends seeing Sue or Aaron. read more

California Concept Salon - Grandpa standing by for support. - Hair Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Lani is fantastic! She has been cutting and coloring my hair for 20 years. I get a lot of compliments on my cut and color, even when visiting Los Angeles. She has received training in Europe and uses all the latest techniques. If imitation is the best form of flattery, now my daughter, sister-in-law, best friend, best friend's daughters, and another friend all go to Lani. Let's face it, it's not cheap to get your hair cut and colored, but Lani's prices are considerably lower than other salons. Also, the salon is beautifully decorated with art from her travels and live orchids that she arranges. She is a true artist and I won't go anywhere else! read more

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My name is Stephanie and I have been a client of Lani's for over 10 years. For 7 of those years I have lived in Montana. Yes, I travel to CA to see Lani. Why you ask? Because Lani is special. She is an artist and a beautiful person. She is full of kindness and passion for fashion and design. I have always left Lani's salon happy and feeling like my hair is beautiful, natural and tailored to my personal style and face shape. Lani is an educated woman who constantly works to learn about today's tends and to develop trends of her own. She loves to travel and explore the fashion of other cultures and places. If you are looking for a "home" for your hair, a place where it will be loved and treated with care, Lani's salon is the place for you. read more

California Concept Salon - Lani makes styling my hair so fun and easy. The fact that I can replicate it for events is wonderful! - Hair Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is the best hair salon I have ever been to. Lani is an artist with hair color. I have received many compliments since getting my hair done by her. I completely trust her with with my hair. She understands that when you have your hair done right that it can improve the way you carry yourself. She thinks about how best to accent your best features. She is also very kind and thoughtful. She knows that teachers are underpaid and that we give so much to our children, therefore she offers 20% off to teachers! read more

If you want a really good cut at a really good price, this is the place to go! I walked in with limp, long, drab hair and walked out with a style that is fun and totally functional. Aaron B. is a great stylist who spent time with me assessing my hair and suggesting a couple of styles that would work well with my hair type. I just let him do his thing and the result was a cut that I absolutely love. Even after a month, it is easy to style and looks great every day. This place has it all....a good atmosphere, friendly staff, and a stylist that knows exactly what he is doing. Thank you, Aaron for a simply amazing cut! read more

I recently returned to Lani at California Concept after a 10 year absence and I am absolutely thrilled to be back. Lani is a magician who understands not only hair but has an even deeper understanding of her clients and their capabilities. An appointment with her is like taking an advanced course in appearance. She works with you to ensure that you are able to replicate the look at home and maintain it going forward. She is very kind and truly wants for people to look their best so they can feel good everyday. I am very grateful to her for squeezing me back in on short notice so I can have confidence at a critical event coming up. Thanks so much, Lani! read more

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Lani is a true artist. She matches the color, perfect. The cut is also a work of art. I have no worries here because I know that Lani is never a disappointment. Lani is the best stylist I have ever been to. read more

California Concept Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Lani owns California Concept Salon and specializes in color and color correction. I came to my appointment with hair that needed help with the color and the cut. I could not believe the difference when I left her salon! I left with beautiful multidimensional blonde color and a cut that enhanced my features. I can't say enough good things about Lani! She is a highly skilled and experienced stylist with a rare blend of talent and artistry. We are fortunate to have a stylist of her caliber here in Sacramento. I love my hair...Thank you Lani! read more

Lani does amazing work! I've been her customer for years and always hear from family, friends and even complete strangers about how terrific my hair and hair color look. Lani has a true knack for great color and cut. read more

Avoid this salon like the plague for several reasons: misleading pricing, dirty station, self-absorbed and insulting hair dresser (Lani) who thinks she is way better than she actually is. Read on if you'd like the details... First, their website says cuts start at $45. After Lani finished trimming my hair and supposedly blending some choppy layers (after waiting a few days to confirm my suspicions, I can tell you she didn't do a very good job), which took less than 30 minutes, I went to the cashier area to pay her. She handed me a piece of paper that said $80. When I mentioned the price listed on the website she said "Every cut and every stylist is different. I don't charge for my time, I charge for my knowledge and experience." This, as you can imagine, sounded really snobby and self-absorbed. I feel that if the price she intends to charge is nearly double what the website lists, the customer should be notified of that beforehand. My bad, though, clearly I should have asked before sitting down. She also told me in the middle of the cut that today I could only pay with cash or check...very strange. She's lucky I had cash because I don't carry a checkbook. I may not have minded the cost of the cut had it not been such an unpleasant experience. While I was wooed by the wording on their website (i.e. "hair artist" vs. hair stylist), Lani goes way overboard with that. I was regaled the entire time with tales about how she travels to Europe all the time because they are ahead of the US in fashion and hair, how living in a "cow town" like Sacramento is such a burden because she works in fashion and is an artist...blah blah blah. I'm a very well traveled, well educated woman but I don't feel the need to rub it in people's faces. I don't live here in Sacramento so her comments about this city are not personally offensive to me but give me a break! I felt like my haircut was more about her than me. The cut I received was just OK, nothing extraordinary, essentially a longer version of the same layered 'do hairstylists have been giving since Jennifer Aniston sported it on Friends in the 90's. (Sidebar: she said this is her "signature cut"...but wait, if you're a hair artist who creates based on individual style, hair texture and face shape - as any good hair dresser does, I might add - how can you have a signature cut?) She also felt the need to tell me how the art in her salon is from all over the world...which is great, but her station was really dirty, and I'm not a clean freak or a germophobe AT ALL. And I don't mean messy - I mean clearly filthy and in need of a scrub down. I noticed as soon as I sat down, but I kept an open mind. I really needed a haircut and the pick-me-up feeling I usually get from a good cut so that may have clouded my judgement. Lastly, she was visibly disappointed that I had already colored my hair, although I had made that clear to her on the phone when I made my appointment. As she is cutting my hair she says: "My clients aren't allowed to color their own hair or trim their own bangs" and "if I only cut and don't color my job is only half done." I don't trim my own hair, but sorry I can't afford to pay $200+ to have my long hair professionally colored on a regular basis. Been there, done that, and my color looks lovely just as it is even though she couldn't help but mention that it wasn't "her style." (Why should that matter? Shouldn't it be MY style?) She also made me painfully aware that she doesn't take new clients, only referrals, but since the other hair stylists were on vacation and the policy of the salon is to accommodate new clients she made room in her schedule for me. All in all, a thoroughly disappointing experience. I usually feel like million bucks when leaving a salon but instead I left feeling like I wasted my money, wished I had said I didn't bring enough cash, and utterly regretted having left her a tip. My mom called to cancel her appointment, which I had previously scheduled for the next day, immediately after hearing about my experience. I made it clear that I'm here in Sacramento very often, my mother lives here, and we are both in the market for a new hairdresser since ours have both moved out of the area, so essentially this salon just lost two women who were looking to become regular customers. I doubt Lani cares much, since apparently we're not "her style" of client. If you've got cash to burn and don't mind being talked down to by your hair dresser/stylist/artist (whatever!), this is the place for you. If you'd like a recommendation for a better salon, my mom got a great cut and was treated very well by the talented and friendly staff at the Color Bar in East Sacramento the very next day. read more

Love this lady, not only is she one of the best hair stylist and color professional, she is very warm and giving person. I have been going to Lani for several years now and will not consider going anywhere else. Her shop is very upscale and trendy and always seem to greet you with fresh flowers or orchids. I go to California Concepts not only to get my hair looking its best, but also to relax! Thank you dear friend for your continued friendship! read more

Very happy every time I arrive and leave the California Concepts Salon. Lani is truly a color specialist and an artist. She helped me go from red to blonde with a smooth seamless transition. I love my hair, our conversations and the ambiance of the salon. I've been offered tea, coffee, water, protein shakes. The place is clean and elegant. Highly recommend. Tell Lani that Sandra referred you! read more

Lani is a Sacramento jewel. I found her 15 years ago and after experiencing her touch and artistry, I can't go back to anyone else. She treats my hair like an artist treats a canvass and I am proud of her work. I always feel confident after seeing her especially if I am going to a special event. Her salon is unlike other salons-very classy and it's decorated with art collections from Europe. The background music she plays actually is very soothing and relaxing. It's always a treat. read more

After recently moving to the Sacramento area, I was desperate to find a salon to rely on! I had my first appointment with Lani today for a cut.... walking in she was so welcoming and explained how she was an artist. We talked about my hair and she shared her knowledge with me about what would work best with my face shape and body and personality! Walking out I left with some highlights for dimension, lowlights and a trim!! She did an absolute an amazing job! Highly recommend! read more

Lani is a WIZARD...seriously! She is the owner/founder of California Concepts and visits Europe at least annually to stay abreast of her field. Why do I refer to Lani as a wizard? If you could see me before and after Lani does her artistry with my thinning hair, you would say OMG! When I leave California Concepts, I stand a little taller because I'm confident that I look my best. Lani has considered my lifestyle, facial features, etc and came up with the most flattering style, easy to care for and easy to maintain style for me. She is a savvy, educated and sophisticated lady yet so down to earth! I simply would never go to anyone else! I also so enjoy her salon...the ambience, decor and music. Get an appointment...you will not be disappointed! read more

This is the place to come for up-to-date color and cuts in a modern yet relaxed environment. I've been coming to Lani at California Concepts for more than 15 years and never leave unhappy. Lani is a well educated businesswoman who left accounting to pursue her love of art and found and expression for her art in hair. She takes the time to get to know her clients and provide just the right cut and color to suit their personality and profession. She travels regularly to Europe to keep up with the latest trends, products, and techniques - and brings her passion back to Sacramento. The salon is beautifully decorated with art, fresh flowers, and personal touches. And Lani will always go the extra mile to fit appointments around my busy schedule. I won't go anywhere else for my hair! read more

Lani is an amazing artist that always goes the extra mile to make sure my hair is in pristine condition. I have been coming to Lani for the past 17 years..I wouldn't go anywhere else! She is definitely a color specialist and does an amazing job of keeping my hair long shiny and beautiful! read more

How do I even begin to review Lani at California Concept? I've been a client of hers for almost 25 years! She's been a part of my life since college, when my dreadful blonde hair needed serious help. She knew exactly what to do and she's been my stylist ever since. We've shared many tears... prayers....and laughs in her stylist chair. She is the most compassionate woman I've ever met. College educated, spiritual and a true artist. As beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. I'm so thankful she gave up her career as a business woman to follow her passion for helping people. I don't know what I'd do without her. read more