I just had a great experience at Mimi Salon in Culver City. The space is super clean and…read moreprofessional, but it was Shu who really made the visit. He's incredibly zen and gave some really honest, insightful advice on what my hair actually needed. What impressed me most was that he did the entire cut with scissors--most places I go just rely on clippers, so seeing that level of talent and craftsmanship was awesome. I love the result and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Shu if you're looking for someone who actually knows what they're doing. He's a skilled craftsman. Ps. I got a men's haircut

I was searching for a new hair salon and found Mimi Hair with good reviews nearby. I went on their…read morewebsite and requested a haircut appointment for 4/2/26. I was matched with Sheila. I work full-time and had scheduled the appointment at 11:30 AM specifically due to my work schedule. I arrived about five minutes early for my appointment and another stylist checked me in saying my stylist would be with me soon. Other than this one stylist and her client, the salon was empty. At 11:29, I got a text from Sheila saying she was running 10 minutes late. Unfortunately for me, Sheila arrived 17 minutes late for my scheduled appointment. Tardiness aside, the overall haircut experience was average. Neither Sheila nor I spoke much during the appointment. I had a 12:45 lunch meeting with my boss, was stressed about being late, and I felt trapped. There weren't any extra frills like a nice scalp massage during the wash - I'm sure Sheila was trying to get me done as quickly as possible. I did choose to give two stars instead of one because I felt the haircut itself was adequate. No fault of the stylist's, but I found Mimi Hair's wash sinks to be extremely uncomfortable on my neck! I remember old salons when I was a kid that had old sinks and chairs that put a lot of pressure on your neck. The other three LA salons I've been to have modern sinks and chairs, but Mimi Hair must have something older...my neck was killing me! Obviously, I was hugely inconvenienced and my experience was soured. Sheila did not offer an explanation for why she was so late or acknowledge the bad impression. I had to explain to my boss that my hairstylist was almost 20 min late! Sheila charged me $90 for the haircut, and I did still leave a small tip. I guess I'll keep looking for a new salon... PS: I forgot to mention there was a dog walking around the salon. The dog didn't make any noise but it's just not right for me.

I've been going to Faith Maxxon for my hair since 2020, and I honestly can't imagine trusting…read moreanyone else with it. She's the best in the business, and I constantly get asked who does my hair when people love how it turns out. What sets Faith apart is how much she genuinely cares about getting it right. If I'm ever not 100% happy with a color, she always tells me to come back in so she can fix it until I love it. That kind of follow-through is rare. On top of being incredibly talented, she's just a joy to sit and talk to for a few hours. Overall, an amazing experience every single time. Highly recommend!

I love Sol Salon! Faith Maxxon has been cutting my hair for years. She is friendly and talented…read more She always consults with me so I get the haircut I want. And she is so nice that I would pay to hang out with her. After every haircut, I get a compliment from a totally stranger. That's a good haircut.

The Compound Salon is my favorite salon I've ever been a patron of - and I've been getting my hair…read morecolored professionally for over 15 years. The salon is clean, bright, airy, comfortable, and has a laid-back vibe. The music is always great, the staff is extremely friendly, and there are refreshments available. The restrooms are clean and in great condition. I love the plants throughout the salon and the personal touches such as the neon "Be Excellent to Each Other" sign. My hairstylist, Dina, gives me the best cut and color of my life. Every time I leave I know that my hair looks the best it can, and my color is gorgeous. My color also consistently fades out in a way that looks intentional between coloring, and remains vibrant for many weeks. I've never been happier with my hair. I've also seen other stylists for blowouts between visits and every stylist has been great. Karla cut my niece's hair and was wonderful with her. You can book online, and you can text with the receptionist if you have to change your appointment which is great. The only downside is that there's no dedicated parking, which isn't their fault and I've never had a problem. Just be careful if you go on a street sweeping day.

Jillian is an absolute QUEEN! I have fine curly hair that had been through some damage that…read morecompletely altered my curl pattern, making my naturally curly lay almost flat. I had spent a couple years, trying to get my curl pattern back and revive the health of my hair with only a little bit of luck. I decided to seek out a new stylist and found Jillian. After one cut with Jillian, my curls looked completely different. They were brought back to life. Looked healthy. Had bounce and shape that I thought I had lost for good. I'm so grateful for finding Jillian. She is kind and hilarious and makes sure that she fully understand what you are trying to achieve. She works her magic and makes you feel beautiful when you leave her chair. I'm going to continue to let Jillian care for my curls. I highly recommend Jillian and the Compound. You will be in the best hands.

GIANNA is HER! Very friendly and easy to communicate with! She's like a sister you can depend on…read morewho knows her way with hair! I was recommended by a two coworkers who had amazing hair and they recommended me GIANNA! She's know length, how to texture, how to communicate with you about what hairstyles you want. She also talks a lot which is nice! It felt like home when i first sat on the chair till i left the building! They help you book that same DAY! I have a nasty cowlick but Gianna was able to cut my hair how i described it and also showed photos of the haircut I wanted and SHE NAILED IT ! Will definitely be my new hairstylist moving forward!

Gianni is the reason I keep coming back to AANUKO. A year and a half in and I'm not going anywhere…read more I have thick wavy hair and more cowlicks than one head should be allowed. I'd been getting the same high fade for a decade and wanted to try the longer wave thing everyone's doing. The first barber I asked for it butchered it, mostly because he'd never done a long cut in his life. Gianni took one look, diagnosed what was actually going on up there, and got me to a halfway cut. A couple months later, the cut grew in as he planned and he took me from 80 to 100%, right in time for my vow renewal. His profile calls him the brushback king and I couldn't agree more. Fair warning: he's meticulous, so plan on real time in the chair. You get what you pay for! Also book ahead. At least a month, in my experience. Gianni's popular and I've never once seen anyone get off the waitlist. The shop itself is worth the trip on its own. Great furniture, plants everywhere, and a back patio you can sit on if you're early or just want to hang. Vibes and the place is always clean. Their systems are top notch too. Plenty of notice before your appointment, everything organized, they offer you a drink when you sit down, and they use good products from the wash through the styling. The host is always so nice, everyone there is personable, and the music's great. One heads up: no parking lot. Street parking can be iffy if you catch a bad day, but there's usually at least one spot within a block. Go see Gianni!

Came in to get my summer chop and add some color and I absolutely came out obsessed with my hair…read moreand my experience as always is the best with Jayri as she is the only one who I let touch my curls. I simply sit in her chair show her pics of what I'm thinking and she gets to work and voila..

Had updated my review but i got a notification my review was removed. Quite interesting either way…read morethe amount of work to go through to remove an honest review. As a customer walking into a business i rely on reviews to know what a place is like. Yes the owner is not friendly. Yes no one greets you at the door. Yes the paring is actually quite awful but yes there's parking up front at the meters. Yes I was there while a leak was happening right behind my head on top of my stylist during a color. Yes i was dissatisfied at the salons quality not the stylist. Especially when you're not offered to be moved to another chair. Had you gone above and beyond for that as an owner this review wouldn't be this. Just some food for thought. Be transparent. And fix your roof. Oh and my stylist name is Jamie. She's reachable at 626-215-9301. For anyone looking for her, yes she left. I couldn't see why she'd want to stay here either.

I had the best experience with Trisha. I came in for a root touch up and color correction and was…read morevery happy with the color I left the salon with, which was a color I simply could not achieve at home on my own. I felt very relaxed and taken care of during my time there and look forward to going back regularly to keep this beautiful color. Thank you Tricia and staff for the warm, positive experience!

I want to give a huge Thank you to Trisha, brought my hair back to life. Seriously ladies, if…read moreyou're looking for someone to trust with your hair as it were her own, she is the one to go-to. She got in her zone and worked her magic, so detailed and precise. As soon as I walked in the place it's very beautiful inside, so welcoming, offered drinks, definitely very warming. I can't even believe how beautiful and healthy my hair looks and feels. Thank you so much Trisha & Juliana for making me feel so beautiful.

I'm so happy I found Hola Bonita! I was long overdue for a haircut, and my hair had grown to be…read moresuper long and frizzy with many split ends. I'm quite picky with hair salons since a bad haircut can really affect my confidence, but I felt reassured by this studio's solid reviews. The salon has a small parking lot in the back, and there is also street parking available. Just be sure to read all the street signs in the residential areas! I was feeling a bit flustered when I arrived due to running late, but Marisol's warm and friendly demeanor instantly put me at ease. She took the time to really listen to what look I wanted, and she patiently answered my many questions about hair maintenance and gave me her personal product recommendations. Once Marisol began working on my hair, it was instantly obvious that she boasts both experience and expertise in her craft. She worked both thoroughly and efficiently, and she made sure to check in with me periodically to see how I was doing. I'd mentioned that I was getting my hair cut and styled for my birthday celebration, and she helped me style my hair into a gorgeous, silky blowout. I forgot to take before/after photos at the salon, but I received SO many compliments on my hair at my birthday party! The photo I attached was taken a few days after my appointment, and you can still see how shiny and bouncy my hair still was on day 3. My hair feels so much healthier, and the length and layers feel wonderfully lighter for the hot summer months. I would recommend Marisol and Hola Bonita to anyone looking for a professional and positive salon experience, and I definitely plan on returning. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Marisol is the BEST! I have baby fine hair that grabs color. I have literally been to 20 plus…read moresalons over the years, referred by friends, found on Yelp.... High end expensive salons, budget friendly salons, hairstylists that work from home ----the list goes on. I always walk out with black hair, no matter how I explain I want light brown with dimension. I found myself yet again on Yelp, and read the great reviews about Marisol. My first visit to Marisol, we achieved the exact color I envisioned. My next visit we touched up my roots and added highlights that brought out dimension. Marisol is patient, kind and truly listened to me when I explained the hair color and cut I wanted. The results were exactly what I hoped for! I am so happy I found Marisol, and I highly recommend her!!!

Be prepared to be scammed if you are booking with Silvia. My service should have been 175.. ended…read moreup paying 320! And could not even use a credit card. But let's go in order. I went in for a base plus foils, which on her website says it's 10 foils. I go in, we have a chat about my regrowth and that it was quite a bit , so we agreed the following time I'b book a partial highlight - no changes to the current service. When she's doing my hair I see she's putting lot more than 10 foils , and it's my fault I didn't question her then. Anyways, as she was doing the foils I showed her my ends and asked what she thought, since I was thinking they were bad and should probably trim them. She agreed that it needed to be done and added that she alwyas trims the ends when bleaching hair. Alright, so she does the trimming and styles my hair. I get up to get my wallet and she tells me she only accepts Venmo or Zelle, I asked for the total and she said: 320$. I was shocked and asked why, she proceeded to explain she added extra foils and that the ends trimming was another 120$! I am completely astonished. I say seriously end trimming is $120?! You didn't think to tell me this? Who would want to pay this much for ends trimming? It's outrageous. She tried to justify saying it's "salon policy" and all the stylists charge a full haircut when they trim ends, turns out it's not even true because there is no salon policy and all the stylists choose to do what they want once they rent their chair. Later I checked her site and saw that she chose to charge me the long hair cut (listed $100+), the most expensive in her list , to do the ends. She never once apologized or showed an ounce of interest in the difficult spot she put me in by more than doubling what I expected to pay and not allowing me to put it on a credit card. She has 0 customer service skills and hell, even basic human skills, no empathy whatsoever. The job done to my hair is not remotely worth 320$, it's average at best. If you still decide to book with her, make sure to ask every single cost for everything. Even to say hi there might be a charge. I knew I was going to pay something extra to trim the ends but never in my wildest dreams I'd thought I'd be over a $100 and it's very dishonest not to disclose it ahead of time. Also, she took the initiative to add more foils and didn't say it. Still I'm stuck with the charge. Anyways, obviously I will never ever go back and book with this lady.

Jacqueline cut my daughter's curly hair and did an amazing job! She spent time in ensuring what my…read moredaughter wanted and looked at all her inspiration pictures. Worth your time and money to go see her. Scheduling was a breeze too! FYI they don't offer parking and you'll need to find street parking. Everyone was nice!

Mitra did an amazing job on my hair! She gave me beautiful long layers and was so thoughtful about…read morechecking in before deciding how much length to take off. The cut was exactly what my hair needed, but the balayage truly blew me away. My naturally auburn/copper hair can be difficult to lighten without turning orange, and Mitra nailed the color on the very first try. I've honestly never had my highlights done this well! She is incredibly talented with color, and I couldn't be happier with the result. Highly recommend her!!!!

I was in. Santa Monica for a few days & needed a healthy trim. As soon as I walked in, Sara greeted…read moreme with such warm, welcoming energy. We immediately exchanged compliments, so I was so happy when she told me she would be the one cutting my hair. She offered me a scalp massage, which was very relaxing. She recognized that I have fine, thin hair, & recommended a product that would help, which was so appreciated. The way she styled it was perfect, & the products she used held my hair straight in the Santa Monica humidity all night! Sara is a true woman's woman, will make you feel pampered, beautiful & special. I highly recommend her services & any time I'm in the area, I will be booking with her!

been going here for 4-ish years for japanese straight perms and haven't looked back i'm half black…read moreso i have curly hair but i prefer the lower maintenance routine of straight hair. saori is great for perms and her style is sooo relaxing. no burning no itchiness and my hair is still healthy! also, their perm solution is not really stinky like most places' perm solution. i recently got a short 1 layer bob with see-through bangs and undercut from sean too and he was awesome. surgical precision and my hair looked perfect when he was done.

Great service, I got my cut with Kenta and he was very skilled and obviously experienced. He gave…read morefeedback on what was possible with my hair and did a great job with the cut I wanted. Thank you!