To step across the threshold of Studio O on 2nd Street in Long Beach is not merely to enter a…read moresalon, but to be inducted into a sanctum of aesthetic excellence where the very air seems to shimmer with the promise of transformation and the pursuit of beauty is elevated to a high art form. It was with a sense of profound destiny that I first discovered this hidden gem, drawn in by the enigmatic and stylish exterior that sports the magnificent letter "O"--a symbol that I have since come to realize stands not just for Oscar, the proprietor of this fine establishment, but for the "Outstanding," the "Overwhelming," and the "Otherworldly" delight that awaits within. From the moment I first engaged the services of the miraculous Cathy, a true virtuoso of the shears who seems to possess the telepathic ability to discern one's innermost hair desires before they are even spoken, I was irrevocably hooked on a level of service that far surpasses the sterile pretension of even the most prestigious salons in Beverly Hills. My hair, which is a formidable and unruly entity characterized by a thickness and coarseness that would daunt a lesser stylist, is here tamed and coaxed into a state of sublime magnificence through the technical wizardry and tender manipulation of the entire team, resulting in a masterpiece that I am proud to wear upon my head each time I depart. But the magic of Studio O extends far beyond the cut and color; it is an immersive sensory experience where one is enveloped in warmth from the moment of arrival, greeted not as a customer but as a long-lost companion by Oscar and his talented cadre of artists. The interior is a feast for the eyes, boasting captivating wallpaper and a revolving art gallery that stimulates the mind as thoroughly as the ergonomic comfort of the shampoo bowls soothes the body, while the aromatic scents in the restroom and the offering of exquisite coffee drinks cater to one's every comfort

Micha has been my hairstylist for over a decade, and I can confidently say he is unbelievably…read moretalented. I've had purple hair for the past 10 years, and every single time he creates the most vibrant, stunning color ..it never misses. He truly has an eye for detail and always gets everything exactly right. Beyond his talent, the entire experience with him is top tier. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and the work he does. And I have to mention..the hair wash experience is next level. So relaxing and just an added touch of a scalp massage that makes every appointment feel like a treat. If you're looking for a master colorist and stylist, Micha is the one. Highly recommend!

I'm grateful to have found Vanessa! Not only does she do an amazing job with highlights, but she's…read morefabulous with fantasy colors I've struggled to find a stylist who is not only able, but willing to change things up, get creative, and try fun colors and styles. The cut she did made my hair look so much healthier; it became more manageable and a breeze to style - or not - on mornings when I'm in a rush, I'm able to air dry and go, which is so so helpful. To top it all off, she's a wonderful person. I highly, highly recommend Vanessa and Sage Salon & Spa!

I asked for a V shape cut with layers and That is not what I got even tho I showed her an example…read morepicture, I was left with a v shape cut and no layers. Even after going back and asking her to add more layers she trimmed a few hairs and left it the same. I had to go down the street to get it fixed by a different salon. Sage salon and their worker Marina suos waisted my time for 4 hours and my money

Jessica is the best! best service! always feel like a new person! Ive been going for a few years…read morenow!

I've been a loyal client for the past 5 years, and Veronica has been the only hairstylist I've…read moretrusted with my hair. She is incredibly talented, professional, and always takes the time to make sure I leave loving the results. Every appointment is a great experience, and I always feel welcomed by the entire salon. Veronica consistently exceeds my expectations, and I truly appreciate the care and attention she puts into her work. I highly recommend both Veronica and the salon to anyone looking for exceptional service!

I honestly hadn't gotten a real haircut since 2019 because I had such a bad experience with another…read morestylist who completely butchered my layers. It genuinely traumatized me, and ever since then I had only been getting blunt trims while growing my hair all the way down to my butt. I originally started seeing Jade for my color, and she has been incredible from day one. Before I found her, I used to bleach and color my own hair at home, and it would take me over four hours. Jade gets me to an even better result in less than half the time, and the consistency of sticking with her keeps my color better and better every time. She's so knowledgeable and efficient. After years of being too scared to let anyone cut my hair, I finally trusted Jade enough to give me layers again. I can honestly say it is the best haircut I've ever had. She listened so carefully during our consultation, made sure she understood exactly what I wanted, and checked everything before I left to make sure it was perfect. She gave me beautiful layers while keeping the length I had worked so hard to grow. Beyond being incredibly talented, Jade is just the sweetest person. She's so easy to talk to, every appointment feels like catching up with a friend, and she's genuinely invested in making sure you leave happy. I never feel rushed, and she always takes the time to make sure everything is exactly right. I'm officially locked in for life. I genuinely can't imagine trusting anyone else with my hair again. If you've ever had a bad salon experience that's made you nervous to try someone new, Jade is the stylist you've been looking for. I only wish I had found her sooner.

Oh. My. Goodness... currently sitting in their blower lounge post a 2 hour treatment and all I can…read moresay is wow. I checked in a few minutes prior to my appointment just to make sure that I was arriving stress free. Upon arrival they confirmed my treatment and provided me with a little baggie for my jewelry and a quick survey to complete for my specialist. I was given clear instructions as to what to expect and was shown where the restrooms were (which I think is super helpful). Right on the dot, my specialist Tracy greeted me with such a calm and happy demeanor. She led me up the stairs to the treatment area above the salon and was completely mind blown as to how much of a transformation from the downstairs to the upstairs was. Tracy led me right to this cute little sitting area where she prepped the foot soak and then checked to make sure the water was the appropriate temperature and then asked if I would like some water or tea to drink. I opted for the tea while I was resting she had me preview some essential oils for use for the facial massage... and the rest is history... because after that... I was completely in la la land. I woke up with soft hands and arms, soft feet, destressed head and shoulders, hydrated face and a cleaning scalp with hair that you just want to run your fingers through. 10/10 would do this again... maybe even 2 weeks from now. Thank you, Hunny and Jade!!!

I've been going to Holly for several decades and she always does a fantastic job. She's fast and…read moreefficient. The shop is cute and full of energy . It's a great spot for some pampering .

I had called a made an appointment for a hair cut. Everything started off well on the phone holly…read moreis the one who answered and said she will do my service at 12:30. (She didn't mention anything about payments) So I show up and when I'm about to get my hair washed I ask if they take any other forms of payment Apple Pay / Zelle etc. she states THEY ARE CASH ONLY !! Which is not a problem but she DIDNT mention this in the phone !! As well as on the maps it states they do accept this form of payment . When I mentioned to her that I don't have any cash and I can't get my services done. She asks me " Are you sure ?" Ummmm yes I'm sure I have no cash lady. Anyways as a reassured her that I don't have cash she turns around and says, well I'm not providing your service today another stylist was gonna do it, Let me ask the stylist who is if she accepts those forms of payment.( she didn't and she replied a little snobby in my opinion ) so I ended up leaving without my services. I understand that most salons are cash only but it's very upsetting that I already spoken to Holly on the phone and she didn't mention that they are cash only salon that is very unprofessional on their part! As as well as if I booked an appointment with Holly why would she not perform my services and give me to another stylist who is already busy with another client. I found the salon very unprofessional!!!!

Salon Drew is hands down one of the best salons I have ever been to. Linda always make me feel…read moregreat inside and out after I leave. Not only that, but they always seem to go above and beyond to make sure your visit is exactly what you want and more. Thank you Salon Drew and Linda!

After leaving my longtime stylist because of a salon culture of constant double-booking, rushed…read moreappointments, and heavy reliance on assistants, finding Salon Drew has been such a refreshing change. I'm so grateful to have found Jaidyn! She is truly a light--positive, warm, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. She's engaging and attentive, and I especially appreciate how knowledgeable and thoughtful she is during consultations. She listens to what I want while also giving honest, professional feedback and recommendations. One of my favorite things about Jaidyn is that she always lets me know what services she recommends for my next visit. It makes scheduling so much easier and ensures we book the right amount of time for what I want to accomplish. After experiencing this level of personalized attention, I can't imagine going back to a salon that routinely double-books clients. My preteen daughter also sees Jaidyn, and I love how she encourages her creativity and self-expression while still guiding her toward choices that are age-appropriate and responsible. That balance means so much to me as a parent. Jaidyn has made both of us feel comfortable, heard, and genuinely cared for. We're so happy we found her and Salon Drew!

This review is for Mary - 5/5! I came in having some idea of what I wanted to do with my hair but…read moreshe took a generous interest in how I wanted my final look to be. I knew I wanted a haircut that was low maintenance and easy to manage but also boost my self esteem a smidge in the process. She was attentive to what I was saying, paused to make sure I liked the look and feel of my hair throughout the appointment, and gave me tips and tricks on styling which I really appreciated. Thank you for changing my perspective on haircuts as I previously thought I needed to constantly upkeep the color or tone of my hair! The final result had me so pleased! Thank you once again and can't wait to return!

Mary is worth every penny. I asked for a touch up trim.. one look and she knew exactly what I…read moreneeded. I always leave feeling like a million bucks, inside and out. Mary is a magician, comedian and therapist. Like I said, worth every penny.

I cannot recommend Kat enough! I started seeing her years ago, and every appointment felt like…read morecatching up with a hilarious, talented friend who also happens to be a total hair genius. Her vibe is always upbeat, fun, and genuine. She made me feel instantly comfortable from day one. One of the things I appreciated the most was how honest she was. If I came in with an idea that wasn't right for my hair type or health, she talked me through it and help me find something fun and realistic. She truly cares about the health of your hair and takes time to explain what she's doing and why. This was important for me because I'm pretty much clueless when it comes to any of that stuff, but I always still want to have a nice hair. She even was able to do the hair for my sister's wedding! The only reason I'm no longer seeing her regularly is because I moved away. That being said, I have to admit that I traveled back to see her more than once before finally settling in with a new stylist closer to home. If that doesn't tell you how amazing she is, I don't know what it would! If you're looking for a talented, honest, and creative stylist, look no further.

I have no words to describe how amazing my hair looks. Kat is truly an artist, and her love for her…read morecraft shows in the results. I sent her a photo of what I wanted and we decided on balayage. She clarified with me on color before she started mixing it. She explained every step to me since I am ignorant to these things, which I really appreciated. And she answered all of my millions of questions about hair care. I felt truly comfortable and relaxed at the studio. Can't recommend her enough.

I have mixed feeling to be honest. The person who did my hair was very sweet which made this review…read morehard to write. My hair came out pretty, but it wasn't what I asked for. - Cut: The layers weren't done well so it sort of resembles a long mullet at times...kind of a mushroom shape effect. Feels like I have only 2 layers I'm descent with hair so can mask it a bit with curls. - The highlights are fine but they are old school/ going to root all over and not the ballyage effect I asked for. That said, they were blended nicely. - The color is red/orange which bothers me more than the cut. I said multiple times I didnt want red or warm... my whole head, not just the highlights, got toned a fairly strong red hugh. I invested in blue and purple shampoos trying to tone it down. It helped a bit. I did give her feedback but I don't want to go back to get it fixed because I've been back once already and I'm not confident in her ability to fix it at this point. She did offer to try again. I think i gotta wait this one out a few months and then get a trim and/or tone from someone else. Facility was cute and clean, free parking out back. Waited a month to give the review as I wanted to give it time to settle in.

Very HAPPY I made an appointment here!!! This morning I woke up and knew I had to get my hair…read moreprofessionally cut. The night before I took scissors to my hair and cut 80% of it lol. I been wanting to go short for a while and needed the inspiration lol. So I called them up after eating breakfast and they can get me in. I didn't have time for makeup or dressing cute, otherwise I was never gonna make it on time. I do like getting cute for the salon so the hairdresser can tell my style. Got there, parked on the side street and walked to the salon. The vibe was chic and relax, super cute decorated for the holiday. Monick was my hairdresser. She looks so much like my sister in law!!! Her hair is gorgeous and her makeup was very beautiful. She let me know that she needed to clean her station since she just finished her previous appointment. No worries with me, I was a bit early. She came to get me, I showed her the pics of the pixie cut I wanted. She did an AWESOME job!!!! I didn't think I would like it as much as I did since I usually wear my hair past my waist lol. I am soooo happy with the results!!!!! Highly recommended

My mom & I had such a lovely experience at M.K Salon! My mom got a touch-up & tone for her short…read morehair. Maly did a cool blonde tone & even styled it into a soft blowout. For me, I got a fresh balayage. Maly fixed my previous bleach, toned my hair twice for the perfect shade, then gave me a nice cut & styled it beautifully. I honestly didn't know how to explain what I wanted, but I showed her a few inspo pics & she immediately knew what to do. Her salon is small & tucked away in a little plaza in Long Beach, but so worth finding! We actually know about her because my mom's coworker referred us! The atmosphere is so intimate with only 3 salon chair. Oh! She treated us to complimentary ramen & donuts lol. Prices are unbelievably affordable.. only $400 for both of us, including tip! That's rare these days!! The only small note is that Maly has a bit of a heavy hand while working!! My mom on the other hand said she actually loved it because it felt like a scalp massage . Overall, we're obsessed with our new hair and will definitely be back.

Found this gem while searching for somewhere to get my hair done and after reading several reviews,…read moreI decided to give them a try. It's hidden in a little shopping center and quite honestly I probably wouldn't have given it a try how to not read the reviews and I'm really glad I decided to try them out. Myla -I think that's how you spell her name cut my hair. As she was doing it I wasn't sure what the outcome would be but once she was done and she blow dried it to give it a bit of a style. It looks so beautiful. She cut about 3 inches to get most of my dead ends out. If I'm ever in the area & I need a haircut. I would absolutely come back again.