I have been coming here for over 10+ years. Lee, the owner, knows her stuff…read more Color, highlight & haircut is always spot on. Highly recommend this place!!

Okay I was afraid to go to a new salon but I was desperate. I'd seen Ann's on my walks around my…read moreneighborhood so I called. I needed to act before I lost my nerve so when the voice on the phone asked, "Can you come now?" I dashed straight over. My hair was a mess, you'd have to be an expert to decipher what the style might've been. Lily hoped I might have a picture. I did not. I am delighted to say she did a fabulous job! I'm so happy she managed to make my superfine hilariously horrible hair look terrific. I am so happy!

Gwen is the best at the Front desk…read more Also greets you with a Smile Always very efficient

Worst blowout I've ever had. Super subpar location, I wouldn't go back here ever. I left with my…read morehair feeling frizzy, super off and nowhere near blown out. I didn't feel listened to either

My hair has quite literally NEVER looked better, it's like Haley read my mind. I've been getting my…read morehair done in LA for 10 + years and never has anyone gotten the color and more importantly the tone so perfectly. My hair was pretty damaged to being with, and with naturally curly texture Haley gave me great recommendations for products. I will officially be breaking up with my previous hairdresser to see Haley only! As a plus the salon is STUNNING, the chair and especially the bowls are so comfortable.

I have been to both Bonita Salons in Marina Del Rey and in Manhattan Beach. Both have a lovely and…read moreclean aesthetic. My hair stylist, Jaki, is amazing. My hair has grown to be very long and healthy over the years of seeing her. She keeps my desire for hair length in mind when giving me trims and I completely trust her to just trim the dead ends off without sacrificing length. Jaki is a pro when it comes to managing length, highlights, and blending layers to perfection.

Run to lay on her table. It was a whole experience. My hair has so much body. She's so sweet too…read more Thank you Ashley

TLDR: 3 not great experiences with Ashley, including her recording without me knowing, her being…read morelate, and then her canceling on me unexpectedly hours before an appointment and then charging ME a cancellation fee. Longer version: I found Ashley on socials and booked a new client appointment. She had me follow a bunch of rules: come in with no product in hair, no detangling, and completely dry. She was late to the appointment and I called/texted/DMed to no avail. Eventually, she did text me and let me know that she would be there. In that first appointment, we did a treatment and a wash and go. She also walked me through different products and how to style my hair. I was new in my wash n go journey and she told me to text her when I'm buying my products and to keep her updated on my hair journey. She asked me to write a 5 star review on the spot and to give her any feedback in-person instead of in a review. She tried to convince me to book a haircut, however I wasn't prepared to pay for a curly cut on the spot, but she did convince me to go ahead and still leave a 5 star review and book another wash and go. In the second appointment, it was pretty simple. We did a wash n go, and again she tried to upsell me to book a haircut by kind of insulting me about having dry hair and then also had me write a 5 star review again on the spot. She asked about my hair journey, and I told her how I still don't enjoy doing my own hair, but that I am trying my best to follow her instructions and to use the products she recommended me. I texted her ONCE when I bought the products to make sure it was right, as she requested, and ONCE a photo of my own wash n go. I later saw an Instagram post where she posted a recording of a conversation where I mentioned a salon that I'd visited over a year ago for a curly cut. In that video, my eyes are covered because I'm in the shampoo bowl, so I did not know that I was being recorded. I messaged her telling her that I did not give her permission to record me, that the context of the caption was misleading, and asked her to take that video down. It took some back-and-forth, but eventually she did take it down. That's when I noticed some of the before and after photos which I believe to be also misleading. The before photos she calls my hair dry and makes fun of my new growth, failing to mention the fact that I showed up as requested with my hair uncombed, unconditioned, no product and a year out from a cut. My hair was hydrated in the after photo and looks defined, as it does anytime I do a moisture treatment at any of the salons I've been to. Making fun of my hair while bashing another salon I hadn't been to in a year was unnecessary. This year I was going to a wedding and planning to have my hair in an updo. I wanted to support a black salon and the last one I went to was unavailable the week of the wedding. I saw that Ashley's salon is now using a different stylist other than her. I should've listened to my gut and distanced myself from anything related to Ashley from the jump. I booked a simple Wash N Go appointment with the other stylist, figuring that this is a simple appointment and that I wouldn't have too much interaction with Ashley. My plan was to have a wash and go there to define my curls and then put my hair in an updo for the wedding. The day before my appointment, Ashley texted me re-confirming the appointment and saying she was excited to see that I booked. She asked if I've gotten a curly cut before to which I told her yes and then she asked what products this "other" stylist has me using. I'm not sure why she needs that info if I'm just getting a wash n go but before I could even respond, I got a message saying that my appointment had been canceled and I'm charged a late fee for canceling within 72 hours. I thought it was an error given that she had just reconfirmed less than 5 minutes prior. I had to go back-and-forth with the booking company to eventually get my full refund, including that late cancellation fee. She never responded to my text about why I was canceled but she sent me an email mentioning the video that she recorded without my knowledge and said that "we have our choices." She had never previously expressed any issues or concerns with me, and I thought this was very unprofessional. Looking back, this unprofessional behavior is in line with every interaction we've had. I am posting exact screenshots of my conversations with her, so you can see for yourself the way that she speaks to clients. The fact that she charges people for canceling within 72 hours yet does it herself is telling. The fact that she texts me excited about an appointment just to cancel minutes later is crazy. The fact that there are many reviews saying she retaliated against them for giving less than 5 stars and/or sharing constructive feedback is ridiculous. The fact that she recorded my audio conversation while my eyes were covered in the shampoo bowl is asine.

Still the absolute best!…read more A no-frills place. Happy to get my haircut as a walk in like usual. Cash only. Definitely come with exact change if you can. TL/dr: cute cheap haircuts

Both Veronica and,Martha are professional and provide very good and fast service. Their prices are…read morereasonable. It's good service without braking the bank.

Had a great experience here, Frank is awesome!…read more This is my second time getting a Brazilian blowout. I got my first one somewhere else a couple of years ago and it does not compare to the experience I had here. Frank is very knowledgeable about how to care for your blowout and gave me numerous tips on how to make it last. I have super thick/wavy/frizzy hair and I'm glad I took a chance on going with Frank. His prices are reasonable and I appreciate that he genuinely cares about his customers. And he works super fast! Thank you so much Frank!

Friendly guy, clean and well kept salon, and otherwise great reviews. Leaving a 1-star because of…read morethe crazy amount of hair I've lost since the procedure. My experience was deeply disappointing and damaging. Owner's response to this review lacks accountability and honesty. I've had Brazilians in the past and typically the stylist flat irons the formaldehyde into your hair, then washes the chemical out, then re-straightens it. Instead this time, I was sent home without the process properly finished, just after the formaldehyde was flat ironed into my hair. I WAS SENT HOME WITH FORMALDEHYDE STILL ON MY HAIR. It seemed a little weird but I was relying on the stylist to be the expert. I reached out the next day to ask when I should wash it out and Stylist said "Whenever you like". So, unfortunately, I waited until my next hair appointment to wash it which was 2+ weeks later. Stylist expressed shock but seemed unwilling to admit that what he did was not only negligent but demonstrated unawareness. It's typical and standard for black women to get our hair done biweekly with no washes in between. I'm still a little surprised that he would be shocked that after formaldehyde was left on my hair for 2 plus weeks, there would be damage. Not to be funny but it doesn't seem like rocket science. Formaldehyde is dangerous! Via text he asked that I share that I went to another salon for a flat iron twice after seeing him. Again, demonstrating unawareness. He offered a deep conditioning treatment, but I was wary to return. LONG STORY SHORT IF YOU'RE AFRICAN-AMERICAN, I DO NOT RECOMMEND! STYLIST DOES NOT UNDERSTAND BLACK HAIR. PERIOD. Hopefully this can be a lesson learned. I spent $240 to learn the hard way.

I've been coming here for several months, had high hopes, unfortunately the salon and in my case,…read moreone of the colorists lacks the key element, customer satisfaction, process repeatability and accountability. Moreover, maturity level has a lot to do with it. Location: Salon is located near the Bay Club, the location is beautiful and plenty to do afterwards, but not worth it when you leave the salon with results that you clearly advised you did not want to see. Parking: Metered parking, somewhat tight due to gym; however, the salon does provide you a pass. Front desk person: Woman that answers the phone provides the recommendation on who to see based on the description that you give her; altough I'm not sure she is the right person so make those determinations. Color: Failed results at all times, kept saying that it's a process, yet she never invested in achieving the color as we discussed. I felt low and disregarded every single time I left the salon. I paid over $1000 to not obtain the results in each session. When I shared my concerns with her and advised that the incorrect color was used, she became distant, ghosted me on text and was not honest about when she was in the office. I called the salon and the woman at the front told me she was there. I feel cheated and hurt. There is no salon manager, no one that cares or that you can speak to about your concerns. Payments are done directly to the stylist.

I wasn't going to leave a review because I totally wanted to gatekeep but its 2 weeks later and a…read morehandful of washes and I still love my hair. Lauren is a magician. She gave me the best cut and color. I asked for a natural-ish blonde and she just knew what to do. My favorite part is that she gave me a fabulous cut that not only looked good when I left the salon but I'm still able to style and recreate after washing and doing it myself!

Big studio with ample parking in private parking lot (shared with other businesses)…read more Very comfortable seating throughout appointment. Got my brows laminated here with an eyelash perm & highly recommend this business. Lashes look great (natural C curve) & so do the brows.

For Christmas I took my mom and sister here for a head spa. The Head Spas are all the rage now. I…read morewent to a competitor in Orange County before coming here. The one I went to was a head spa, but a Chinese one. This one is Japanese and has the same features as what I have been reading about in Japan. So they start out with a scalp review, showing you how bad your scalp is. Like last time, I had a lot of buildup. I was offered more treatment for dandruff, dry scalp and didn't take the upsell for more treatment. Then I'm led into a dim room and offered a chair. They add a protective layer so I don't get wet, and cover my in a soft blanket and an eye mask. The process of washing my hair with various water and products was similar as the other head spa, but here my scalp was focused on 90%, whereas the Chinese one did a facial more than my scalp. After the head spa, I paid extra for them to dry my hair. I don't think it was worth the $45 but I wanted to pamper my mom so I splurged. They said they offer hair dryers so I guess you could DIY. 3 head spa with an added blow out came to $495. Tip was paid in cash. My mother commented that her hair felt so soft and luxurious. That's worth the money right there.

Tania is the person to visit here! She's not only talented but also incredibly knowledgeable and…read morecaring. I came in wanting platinum hair, and as a Latina, I've always been hesitant because many stylists worry about damage or won't attempt it. Tania knew exactly what to do! She used high-quality organic products, and her process was gentle but effective. Not only did she achieve the perfect platinum tone, but she also made sure my hair stayed healthy throughout the process. What really impressed me was how she combed my hair afterward to show me that there was absolutely no breakage my hair was fully intact, soft, and beautiful. That kind of care and honesty is rare. If you're looking for someone who truly understands how to care for your hair, especially for sensitive or challenging color work, Tania is the one! I highly recommend herdon't trust your hair to anyone else!

I LOVE coming here! Friendly staff, short wait, and the environment is super welcoming. They're…read morealways willing to go above and beyond when caring for my hair!

I went to Aveda Vicara in El Segundo last week with really high hopes because I've always had great…read moreexperiences with Aveda salons in the past. Unfortunately, this experience was incredibly disappointing. I showed the first stylist multiple reference photos of what I wanted, but she ended up adding a very dark root color to my already lightened hair, which was the complete opposite of the look I asked for. After expressing my concerns, the salon did have another stylist step in to help correct it, which I appreciated, although I waited nearly two hours in between. The second stylist made me feel much more comfortable and did improve the situation, but I still left unhappy with my hair overall. The correction consisted of using a color remover on the roots and applying toner to the rest of my hair, and I was charged $265 for it. At the end of the day, my hair looked better than what the first stylist did but still nowhere near what I originally asked for or envisioned. I'm leaving this review because I think communication and transparency are incredibly important, especially with color services. What upset me most was not just the outcome, but the way the situation was handled overall. I understand that corrections can take time and effort, but if I was going to be charged $265 for a corrective service after my hair was initially mishandled, that should have been clearly communicated to me beforehand. I truly wanted to love this salon and leave feeling taken care of, but unfortunately I left feeling disappointed, uncomfortable, and unhappy with the overall experience.

Vicara Salon has become my go-to hair salon in SoCal which says a lot considering I spent YEARS…read moreonly getting my hair cut when I went home to Buffalo, NY. As you can see in my previous review, I had finally taken the plunge and got a local trim after a friend recommended Vicara at The Point in Manhattan Beach and I guess a couple years later, I'm glad I did. The salon is clean, airy, and generally welcoming (depending who's working the front desk) but the free parking at The Point is a bonus in the South Bay. Every visit I've had has been good - from the shampoo to the cut to the blowout. I savor every second because, honestly, I still feel I am in and out a little too quickly for the price. They use Aveda products, which I love, and I've absolutely spent more money than planned on shampoo and conditioner while I'm there. Every stylist I've had has been good - skilled, friendly, and patient. I think I finally have a regular now, though I forgot her name, despite asking her 10,241,029 questions during my last visit. She answered every single one with patience and kindness. I'll definitely be back...though I still plan on getting my holiday trim in Buffalo :)