First off I think it's so important to share that my hair is a beast... it's thick, course, curly and my grays are pretty stubborn. Denessa is a true professional and artist. She asked all the question in regards to my hair routine to better understand my needs. I left her chair feeling amazing! The color was perfect and natural... low maintenance and blended perfectly. She took extra time to cut my hair twice during my service And did an amazing job! read more

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Let me start this review by saying that Deneesa is absolutely brilliant. But let me put it into context. I lived in Los Angeles for 16 years and during that time, I had my highlights done at a salon in Beverly Hills that served several A-list celebrity clients. I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, I'm simply illustrating that I became used to a high level of excellence when it comes to colorists. When I moved to San Diego, I needed to find someone close to where I live and of course, I was nervous that I would have to downgrade my expectations. Thankfully I don't. Deneesa is fantastic. She's incredibly thorough, professional, friendly, and extremely talented. In addition to knocking it out of the park with my highlights, she gave me one of the best haircuts I've had in years. If you're looking, choose her. You wont regret it. Take it from a high maintenance lady like me. :) read more

After my usual, trusted stylist couldn't get the color grey to actually stick to my hair after one wash, I decided it was time for a change. Thanks to the amazing power of Yelp reviews, I found Denessa. The perfect rating is 100% deserved. While I wasn't going back to grey (seems that everyone has it now), I wanted a stylist who could achieve a white, frosty blonde, à la Khaleesi. After seeing several photos of her work of the exact shade I wanted, I decided to book an appointment. Everything was breezy; a consultation consists of texting before/after pictures of your current hair and desired hair and setting a date/time along with a quote. Denessa was willing to see me on a Sunday, which I really appreciated. From the moment I stepped into the chair, I felt at ease. Denessa is fun to talk to and super cool, so a long appointment flies by in no time! Speaking of time, I was amazed by how quickly Denessa was able to take me to blonde - just a little over three hours. At other salons, this process would usually be double (if not more) the time and quadruple the cost and probably have some added snobby-ness along with the experience. But with Denessa, you get it all. Bottom Line: If you're super Type A like I am and tend to scour Yelp reviews for days before deciding on a stylist, look no further. Denessa will bring your hair dreams to life! read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

Denessa is by far, one of the best in this town. I was growing bored with my current style, so I of course wanted to change things up. Going to new hairstylists is scary because you never know how they will be with your hair, but Denessa came highly recommend, (especially for color), so I thought, why not! I found the perfect picture of what I wanted and Denessa gave me exactly that. SO NATURAL and seriously, exactly what I had I mind. Talent aside, Denessa was so nice and easy to talk to. Also, she adapted to my crazy work schedule and was able to fit me in early in the morning before I had to go into work. Definitely going back!!! read more

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Literally my hair was so damaged because I had yet to find a good colorist who doesn't damage my hair. I came to Denessa and I'm never going back to anyone else. In just 2 months, I have seen a drastic difference and I can still stay blonde :) I would travel miles just to get my hair done by her read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

I chose to go to Denessa because I have red on Yelp how good she is handling blondes. Since I am in new in town I was in big need for a good hair stylist. I have a medium light blond hair naturally, with highlights in it. I wanted something way lighter, but still not the full platinum blond (maybe i go with that once, just right now I am a bit afraid of doing that :) ). Something which allows me that I do not have to go every 2-3 weeks to do it again, which is pretty much needed if you go full platinum, unless one likes the darker roots. She did sort of a balayage thing on my hair, if you go, you will see why sort of, it seems to be working very well, it is just not the traditional thing done by everyone else. The effect is really natural I have to say! I am really happy with my result, my hair a little dry still, but It will go away, as a blond, it is always like that after going blonder and blonder. She recommended me some products I should use to keep the icy tone in my color, which I was going for.( I am pretty pale, so I felt always, that the yellowish warmer tones do not work that much for me ). Only thing I am gonna change next time is that I find my original highlights a little too warm next to the platinum put on my hair right now, so I will ask to make them have a little bit of icy tone too next time:) If you are a blond, go for Denessa! You won't be disappointed! read more

Denessa is honestly one of the best hairdresser and colorist I've experienced in Los Angeles! And trust me I even dated one! First and most important Denessa's hair salons is one of the most relaxing environment I ever experienced. I'm used to being in a big salon with multiple stylists and felt uncomfortable. Her salon is a room with one other stylist. It has a TV where we watched nurse Jackie Bc it's my favorite show the whole time she did my hair. It is very personable. I felt so relaxed the whole time. Second, Denessa's coloring skills are impeccable! She knows what will look good on you. After my first color I noticed it needed more toner and I came back to get toned. She actually did it for free which never happens. She's absolutely amazing and so sweet! I love getting my hair done by her and I won't go to anyone else but her! read more

I was looking for someone to do a specific cut (my hair was almost to my butt and I wanted it extremely short ie. Ruby rose, Charlize Theron, etc.) I heard wonderful things about Denessa and decided to trust her with this task. She did an amazing job! I could not be happier and am so glad I took a leap of faith on Denessa! read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

I wanted to update my review because the mauve color I spoke of in my main review actually didn't take well with my hair type/the dumb old pipes creating hard water in my apartment's shower, and Denessa's response to that warrants further comment. Not only did she try twice with the hair color, when it again didn't take the second time, she apologized and re-did it for me in another color as a courtesy. Her professionalism and the quality of her work are exemplary and she will be my hairstylist as long as I'm in the same city as she is. Also, I used her instructions when I was getting married in Mexico (on her birthday, actually!), and my hair looked BOMB. Further confirmation that her work is so good that she can teach you how to deal with your own hair. Thank you, Denessa!! read more

I cannot sing her praises enough! Danessa not only did the most amazing color and cut on my hair, but she also was able to work with my impossibly hectic schedule. I can't believe how accommodating she is! My hair has never looked so beautiful in my life, thanks to her! I feel so beautiful; I could not give a higher recommendation. She instantly made me feel comfortable and like an old friend, she's truly everything you could want in a stylist! read more

I came to Denessa with dry, damaged and over colored hair. She was able to completely revamp my look into edgy and fashion forward. I am always very skeptical of trying new hair dressers especially in La there are so many choices, but Denessa came highly recommended by more than one source. I will definitely be back, as I have already! What a dope stylist and such a gem of a find :) highly recommend. If you are feeling like you are in need of a makeover I would take the time to go and see her. You will leave feeling like a completely different person. I won't try my luck with anyone else in the future. read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Beautiful healthy and shiny hair - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

I found Denessa randomly on Yelp as I was looking for food places to try nearby my work area. I've been looking for a new hair stylist for months now, and I guess my browsing history prompted Yelp to flash hair stylist advertisements. I'm a client who believes a picture tells a thousand words, and although Denessa's page does not have a bagillion reviews, her work speaks for itself thru her pictures. Scheduling an appointment with Denessa was easy as this woman is a hustler and works crazy hours throughout the week. I was able to get a Saturday appointment time no problem and although I arrived an hour past my scheduled time (will explain later), she was still able to perform with great results despite having to juggle two clients at once. Now for why I was late: the address listed on Deness'a Yelp page was her home address, not the address of her salon. When I had last seen Denessa, she was in transition from moving from 9022 Salon to a new location - to bigger and better things! So make sure when you schedule an appointment with her, you verify her salon address location. All in all, Denessa did an amazing job with my hair and I will most definitely be back. read more

Thank God I found Denessa!! I actually think I would fly from New York to LA this summer to get my hair done.. I found Denessa actually through Yelp back in the beginning of May and then looked at her work on here and on Instagram and was super obsessed with it and was scared it would take months to get an appointment and I got one the next week. Setting up an appointment was super easy over text and I just told her exactly what I wanted and she exceeded my expectations. read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Obsessed!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

So in love with my hair by Denessa!! Being a blonde is tough, and trying to find someone that does an amazing job without damaging your hair, is nearly impossible!! My hair feels like silk and has so much bounce and life :). She's a keeper, and my hair will be in her hands from here on out! Thank you, thank you for making me a beautiful goldilocks again read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

Danessa is literally a miracle worker! Not to mention a bad ass chick that I would hangout with outside of the salon. I came to her I need of color correction and wanted to go blonde. I am naturally a dark brown, but came to her with highlights that were grown out and uneven. She made me look like a goddess :) read more

Absolutely amazing. Very professional and precise. Worth every penny. I've been to many stylist who haven't been able to capture what I was going for. This is the first time I left a salon happy, looking exactly how I wanted. Highly recommended. read more

My hair looks amazing!!! It is exactly what I wanted. She's an expert and her studio is absolutely stunning. Do not compromise on your hair; Denessa is the way to go! read more

Denessa is the most amazing stylist I have ever visited. I was a first time client, however I knew before I even walked in she would know exactly what to do with my hair! She is so incredibly talented, and took me from a brassy weird yellow blonde to perfect shade. Not to mention that she's like the coolest person ever. Seriously love her, xoxo Zoey read more

I came in with UGLY orange hair from one too many mess ups (by myself and other stylists) I thought all hope was lost until my friend recommended dennessa to me. Thank god! My troll hair turned into a beautiful soft blonde. A color correction that I didn't think was possible! I highly recommend dennessa. Very good w cut and color very nice and professional a pleasure to be around! Thanks again! read more

Found this lovely talented stylist at 9022 black and now I'm hooked. I've never been brave enough to explore fun colors with my hair (I'm a natural dark brunette), until I met Denessa. She's AMAZING with colors, and knows exactly which shades look good on your complexion. I was feeling brave after I saw the beautiful blonde she did on my friend-who is also naturally a brunette. Denessa took my dark locks down to a perfect shade of blonde that blends perfectly with the natural color in my hair- yay minimal upkeep! I love it! Trust me she is worth every penny and then some! read more

Denessa is incredible!! A coworker introduced me to her after I left a salon looking like i dipped my hair in bleach (literally a distinct line going around my head and the bottom half was completely orange). I was horrified, but Denessa worked her magic and left me with layers of color that were blended to perfection! I never want to go anywhere else because I know that Denessa won't let anyone walk out of her salon feeling anything less than happy and beautiful! She is amazing and talented. I am still so thankful she was able to squeeze me into her schedule during my state of emergency. I look forward to having my hair colored and styled by Denessa in the very near future!! read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Goodbye bleach line and hello PERFECTION :) - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

Denessa is AMAZING. I couldn't be more happy with my hair color and cut. I explained to her what I wanted and she knew exactly what to do. Please do yourself a favor and make an appointment! I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

Denessa Sims Hair - Goodbye red! Hello blonde! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Oceanside, California

I am SO pleased with my new cut and color. I originally went to her at the recommendation of a friend and cut off ~8 in ... super cute! This time I decided to go baylage blonde. I had multiple pinterest pictures and she literally replicated them!! I'm so impressed with the color and update!! She also was able to work me in when I only had 2 times to offer her and worked quickly and efficiently... super comfortable environment and the time flew! read more

Denessa is absolutely incredible. Her color-skills are out of this world! Not only was she able to fix some of the mistakes of other stylists, but she was able to finally get me to the "perfect" blonde color that I have been asking others for forever! Denessa is a true artist. If I could give more than 5 stars, I definitely would. read more

I found Denessa through her reviews online and she definately lived up to all the great things that were said. She opened up 9022 salon for myself and another client on a day when they are normally closed which was greatly appreciated. Denessa was very knowledgeable and gave me tips on hair care and how to curl my hair in a new stylish way. She was very sweet and laid back and made me feel comfortable on my first visit with her. She let me know that I could text her anytime if I was unhappy with the results or if I wanted something changed. I am so happy that I found her as my new hair stylist. I would recommend Denessa to any of my friends and family! read more

Loved getting my hair done with Denessa! I first discovered her and Kraft Salon after seeing her work done on a friend, and I knew I had to try her out. I wanted to upgrade my grown out long bob with blonde ombré to a little bit shorter of a cut with subtle lavender tips/ streaks. She was a great communicator prior to the appointment, and she consulted with me ahead of time as to exactly what I wanted so we could just power through on the day of the appointment. She works very efficiently and has great technique, and I couldn't be happier with her work- it was exactly what I wanted! Heads up though- she books up super fast (always a good sign!) so make sure you book well in advance. Thanks Denessa! read more

WOOHOO!!! Denessa is LOVELY. Lovely person, intelligent and a master colorist. For someone who had never had their hair professionally colored before, I was nervous to say the least. Denessa made me feel at ease, and worked her MAGIC! Trust her ladies, she know what will look good on you and will make you feel like a damn goddess. Thanks D! read more

Denessa is hands down the most amazing colorist I've ever encountered! Her technique is incredible and the way she did my blonde grew out to the most beautiful ombré, people were commenting on my hair four months after getting it done. She's super professional and down to earth, overall exceptional experience every time :) read more

Denessa is hands down best person to go in all of LA! Especially if you are a blonde struggling to keep your hair healthy at the same time. It's always such a fun time at her salon and she really listens to exactly what you want done. I never go anywhere else anymore. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for their new stylist. :) read more

Denessa is a amazing! I walked out feeling like a star and absolutely love my new hair. She was extremely nice, met all my requests, and exceeded my expectations! I'm in Los Angeles visiting, and I might have to make frequent trips just for her to do my hair. I would HIGHLY recommend Denessa. She does it all. From my color to my cut, I'm absolutely in love. Great energy, cannot wait to return. read more

"You are a wizard." Those were my words to Denessa when she finished my hair. I found Denessa by looking up 'color correction expert' and saw her amazing photos. When I came in the salon for the first time, she was finishing up a client that looked at herself in the mirror and shrieked, "This is the best I've EVER looked!" STILL, I was completely amazed when she finished my hair and did EXACTLY what I asked for. I'm a natural blonde that, like so many blondes, decided to experiment with going darker then changed my mind after 6 months and tried to get back to blonde with another stylist. Not so much. When I came in to see Denessa, I still had brown hair but now with stringy white-blonde highlights. I showed her a photo of my formerly blonde self where I had multiple tones, sun-kissed highlights and a very natural blonde look. I said, "Obviously we can't do this in one visit but this where I'd like to eventually get." Not only did she do it in one visit, but it looks SO much healthier. She also breathed new life into my blunt and unevenly cut hair while still maintaining the length. I was in shock when she finished. I feel like myself again! Denessa truly is an artist, but she is also beyond professional and just a fun, sweet person. She was warm and spunky and hilarious. I am so happy I found my new go-to stylist. read more

I had an awful, blunt hair cut with a previous hair dresser which is what I specifically did not want, being that I wear hair extensions. This hair dresser also cut off much more than I asked for. I was very disappointed. After waiting several weeks, I went to Denessa recommended by a friend and I was very pleased! Denessa gave me the best cut: choppy, layered and angled just how I wanted! I can finally wear my extensions again! She also paid attention to length while she then gave me a very pretty blow out with beachy curls. I loved it, Im definitely going back. read more

I love the work Denessa has done on my hair. I have dark black roots and she found the perfect blonde to highlight my hair with. Very pleased! read more

Where do I begin? Well I want to start off, although Denessa got into a pretty huge car accident before our appointment. She still worked on my hair like a CHAMP/BADASS. Totaled her car and still worked on my hair. I mean if that's not dedication and passion than I don't know what is! I've had grey/blonde hair for quite some time. My hair has been pretty much deader than dead and lost it's shine. I always listened to my previous hair stylist how to talk care of my hair yet didn't understand why my hair would fade, or why my hair was so dry. But after meeting Denessa, she educated me on why my hair is dead and how to take care of it. Most people don't take the time to explain but she made it easy for me to understand. If I had any questions at all, I can count on her with a text message away. WHICH, by the way, is someone who goes out of her way to exceed expectations. Her taking the time to help me with my hair on her time off. I mean, c'mon, isn't that awesome? I'm really excited and extremely happy to have found a trusted hairstylist in LA. She took my yellow blonde to grey blonde, which was exactly what I was looking for. I DEFINITELY recommend anyone and everyone to her because she is absolute a gem! read more

As a recent transplant to LA I was anxious to find my new stylist/colorist, luckily I found DENESSA! Denessa was able to take my overgrown assymetrical lob into a beautifully soft yet edgy cut that compliments me perfectly. I could not have asked for better service or care. I feel completely at ease in her chair knowing she will listen and give me exactly what I want. I will be going back for color next! read more

Denessa literally saved my hair - she has been the best stylist I could've ever asked for. I highly recommend anyone going to see her. I couldn't be happier with my cut and color everytime I go! read more

Denessa is a dream come true! I was recommended to her by a friend after I saw how amazing her hair was. I sent Denessa a text and she was super sweet and accommodating from the start. She managed to fit me in that week, despite a busy schedule and asked me to send her my current hair and my inspiration. When I got there she was great to talk to and my time in the chair flew by. At the end of it, she had given me the best hair of my life. She took it from too many low lights, to a perfect bright blended blonde with lots of dimension and gave me a cute long bob, which every other stylist told me would look bad. But when Denessa did it, it looked amazing!!! I am so excited to go back soon and see what we come up with this time. If you are a control freak / OCD like me and always find something wrong with your hair after it gets done, go to Denessa cause it was the first time in my life that I left and stayed 100% in love with my hair! Thanks Denessa! read more

I found reviews about Danessa online in a panic because my long time hair dresser had seriously f*ed up my hair. For years my previous hairdresser had done my hair Jennifer Aniston blonde. I had told her it was getting too blonde and her version of toning it down turned into alternation white blonde, my natural dark brown color and brass streaks. It was so hideous and right before my dude was coming visiting. Danessa fit me in right away. She takes late appts which is great if you work normal business hours. She had me text her a picture of what I wanted before hand. The salon she is in has individual rooms that I love! Really awesome girl to talk to and you don't have to deal with all the other people getting their hair done. When she was done I was shocked how much better it was. I know it's difficult to get rid of brassy tons and she blended my hair so beautifully it was almost back to where I wanted it. As a first time client she also gave me a complimentary cut which was fabulous too. I am SOO glad I found her I've now found a new hair dresser. If I could give her 10 stars I would. read more