A close friend referred me to Cindy after I had a failed attempt to go blonde from burgundy with another hairdresser. I arrived at her salon with bright orange hair that had sustained some damage from the previous process. I understood this transformation would take several months, possibly even a year, and I was willing to commit to that. When I first walked in, the young man at the reception was dismissive and, at times, almost rude. However, I was there for Cindy, so I decided to overlook his behavior. Cindy seemed very nice, and after my first few visits, I left feeling very happy with my hair--something I consistently made sure to tell her. I saw her several times over the following months but started to notice a pattern. After a few days, the toner began to fade, and my hair would revert to a brassy color. During my last visit, she left about an inch to an inch and a half of my roots uncolored when she added new highlights. She offered an excuse, claiming it was all part of the process. I was becoming less convinced over time. The last time I was there I realized that I had left a brush at her salon and wanted to retrieve it before leaving town. When I returned, she was busy with another client and asked me how my hair was feeling. I mentioned that I was seeing "some" breakage, which was actually quite significant, but I didn't want to criticize her in front of her client. I tried to be diplomatic in my response. After returning home from my trip, I attempted to schedule my next appointment, but Cindy was unresponsive for close to two weeks. I had a feeling she was upset with me. When she finally got back to me, she essentially "fired" me. She explained that she didn't feel comfortable doing my hair anymore because I wasn't taking the necessary steps to keep it in optimal condition, and for the sake of my hair's health, she wouldn't be working with me any longer. I thought she was joking. I had purchased every expensive product she suggested and had been following her instructions diligently. I suspect she was upset because I expressed my dissatisfaction during my last visit, as I didn't want to leave the salon looking like my roots had already grown out. Additionally, I didn't like how the last interaction went between her and her assistant. Usually, after Cindy finishes the coloring, she starts to dry my hair. If a new client walks in, she'll attend to them, and her assistant will finish the blow-drying. However, during my last appointment, after I voiced my unhappiness about my roots, her assistant left me halfway done to help Cindy with a new client. I sat in the chair for several minutes, thinking she would return to finish my hair. She didn't come back until I asked if she was going to finish blow-drying my hair. Did she expect me to leave the salon with wet hair? If I hadn't said anything, that's exactly what would have happened! How strange is that? Cindy's excuse for "firing" me seemed completely unfounded, especially since I had been careful with my words to avoid criticizing her in front of her client. She informed me that she didn't appreciate me speaking negatively about her work in front of another client, but I truly knew I had been diplomatic. Besides, if she didn't want to hear my honest response, she shouldn't have asked me in front of her client. I understand that Eddy James isn't a fancy Beverly Hills salon, but I believe I'm not the only client who expects a certain standard of service for the money paid. Despite receiving a "friends and family" discount through my close friend, the services were still not inexpensive, and I consistently tipped Cindy and her assistant well. It's clear I bruised her ego, and that is likely the real reason she didn't want to deal with me anymore. Regardless of the situation, it's my hair, and I deserve to be happy with the results. read more

Been going to Eddy for over 30 years!!! He's the BEST.. would never go to anyone else!!! He's Amazing with color!!! Love him!!!!

Eddy is amazing! Created the exact color & cut I went in looking for and ended up even happier with the results than I expected. Great salon with a great vibe read more

no one does it better than Eddy James Salon! to get as great a cut by great stylists along with it being fun...ya can't beat it!

Eddy James is an amazing stylist! True to his profession! His knowledge in cut, color, style and performance are truly number 1. Thank you!! read more

Eddy is very talented and always does his magic with my hair and my daughters'. We've been loyal customers because no one does our hair better than he does! Thank you Eddy we love you!!! read more

I get blowouts with Vanessa regularly and absolutely love it there! Highly recommend from a local lady who loves getting her hair done! Vanessa is an amazing stylist! read more

I recently relocated to the LA area after living in Encintas for 30 years. I asked a friend for a referral to a hair stylist in LA and he referred me to Bryan at Eddy James Salon. Bryan turned out to be excellent. He cuts just the right amount off - not too much. I've got gray hair and Bryan colors it so it looks totally natural. He's a pleasure to talk to as is the owner, Eddy. Glad I found this place. read more

Great salon in Studio City! They really focus on what you are trying to achieve. Beginning my transformation to grey:). Love this salon! Especially Kennedy! Amazing colorist! In for a transformational grey touch up/ high light low light read more

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Best cut & style I've had since I moved to LA a decade ago! Props to Bryan for understanding exactly what I wanted and perfectly executing it. Worth every penny and will now see only him from now on. 10 stars!!!! read more

Fabulous salon and staff! Erin, the hair stylist, was fantastic! She restored my hair to its natural glory and made it better!

I am usually nervous every time I am going to cut my hair but Berta made me feel comfortable from the start to the ending. I am so happy I went to this salon and got my hair cut by Berta. The minute I walked into the salon I was welcomed in a friendly way. Berta sat me down and cared to ask how I was doing and how my day has been. I will definitely be going back to this salon! This is one of my top favorite salons. Thank you, Berta!!! read more

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Eddy James and his assistant Paulina did a great job. Eddie is a true artist and works very hard. His assistant also works very hard too. The salon is so clean and welcoming. Very cute! Love my hair very pretty. Will be back again. Everyone is nice and smiles and wants u to feel comfortable. The receptionist very kind too. Thanku Eddy so glad I got my hair done by you. You are amazing and u rock!!! read more

STEPHANIE AND BERTA! Two best hair stylists on the planet! Ask for either of them!!! They are the sweetest girls too! A few of the things I'm looking for in a hairstylist are: 1. Professional Knowledge 2. Non "Catty" Personalities 3. Reasonably Priced I have to say this is the first time I have found all three qualities in a stylist. The last few stylists I had were great however I always felt some sort of cattiness within the salon. This has never been the case at Eddy James. I have been going here now for about a year and I don't think I could ever go anywhere else. Tip: Ladies, you must try "tape in hair extensions". Ask for Stephanie. She can do them and all sorts of colors (see picture) they are the most comfortable extensions to sleep in and they last for several weeks! All in all a great place to visit regularly! You will fall in love with your hair and the stylists who work here! read more

5 stars is not enough. First time going to Eddy James Salon and I won't go anywhere else again. Loved my cut, great price and was in and out in record time. Thank you for a great job. Highly recommend! read more

Went in for a drastic change since I'm pregnant and I can't do my usual Brazilian blowouts anymore. Was hating how difficult my hair was especially while pregnant, and had wanted to go short for 20+ years but never had the guts to do it. Went to Eddy and although I was so scared walking into the salon... his confidence and the staff's friendliness put me right at ease immediately. And sure enough I LOVE my new look! Thanks so much ! read more

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Shannon Garst is amazing! The Salon is cute and has a fun vibe! Shannon is also super friendly and easy to talk too! She now does our whole family...2 kids and hubby! For me there isn't a day that goes by that I don't get a compliment on my color! It's always perfect every time I go! She recently cut my 15 year olds hair - he had long hair his whole life- she listened to what he wanted and gave him a fantastic SHORT cut! I love that she always takes the time to make sure she does a thorough consult before she starts! I give a Huge recommendation for Shannon! read more

Eddy James Salon - Before and after picture of my son's cut by Shannon Garst! - Hair Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

Ernesto is the BEST! First of all, he's soooo nice and sweet. Second, he listens to what you want and really wants you to love the cut and love your hair. Third, he's easy on the eyes ;) I've been going to Ernesto for a few years and while I've kept my hair pretty simple with just layers (in my effort to stop the highlighting madness of my past), a lot of my friends see him and they ALWAYS have really great cuts and styling. The salon is spacious, clean, and very nicely decorated, especially around the holidays. I just wish Studio City wasn't so far from me! read more

Omg went in for color and left with the best color I have ever experienced. Eddy not only colored but gave me a super cute cut. read more

This is by far my favorite salon in LA. I regularly see Eddy, and don't trust anyone with my hair like him. He is extremely talented, and knows exactly what I want every time. I know I can trust his opinion and talent when I want to experiment with a new style.... This salon became my family salon, my wife, both of my kids and my in-laws are coming here as well. Great people, great service, great prices. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Studio City must be the hairstylist Mecca. The streets are awash with stylists catering to every type of client from blue haired octogenarians to the uber-rich If you're like me, you want a stylist that gives you a designer cut, without costing so much that you have to brown bag it the rest of the month. Eddy has the chops and the integrity to do that. He's confident without being cocky. He has cut hair for so many years (since high school) that his experience is invaluable My regular salon was unavailable so I stopped in for a cut and color. (Yes, I'm a guy but who wants grey hair?) As the dye in my hair was working away, I watched him style a woman seated to my right. She looked great when he finished but she wanted it shorter. He said, "let's wash it first. Your hair is very curly. We can always cut it shorter afterward". Now isn't that what we are all looking for? Somebody to give you what you want, even if it isn't what you ask for? Needless to say, I'm very happy with my hair. But afterward, I realized that I inadvertently lost part of my glasses. They wrapped the arms with foil so they wouldn't be stained with the dye. When I pulled off the foil, I pulled off one of tips on the earpiece. I don't know exactly what they are called, but look at a pair of glasses with metal frames and you'll see there are little plastic thing-ama-jig hooks that go around your ears and keeps you from stabbing yourself in the head. If you buy your prescription glasses anywhere but Sears, you know they are ridiculously expensive and it's not simple to buy "parts". So when I called the salon this morning. I had little hope it could be found. But an hour later, they called to say they found it. Wow. You guys rock!! read more

Yeah! They are back. Bryan is just great and fun to chit chat with. Covered my gray and gave me terrific highlights. Had some unfortunate past experiences with highlights possibly because of my Asian hair but am super-pleased with Bryan's work. The salon is very welcoming and comfortable to hang out in. read more

This is a comment specifically about Eddy James. My mother was his loyal client for over 20 years. My dad often drove her to the appointments and Eddy always admired my dad's '56 Chevy. About a year ago my dad began suffering from dementia and had to give up driving. He offered the Chevy to Eddy who told my dad that he should sell him the car for far under value and that he would do my moms hair for free for the "rest of her life." My dad was an incredibly honest person with great integrity and he agreed to Eddy's deal. Sadly my dad had a stroke and passed away 5 weeks ago. I asked Eddy to please come to the house to just cut mom's hair for my dad's funeral. It would probably be the last haircut I would ask him for as I was moving her to assisted living. She was very weak and couldn't go out, saving her strength for the funeral. Eddy wouldn't answer my calls or messages and finally told me that he would only do her hair in his studio. It never happened. My mom passed away 2 days ago and he never touched her hair after cheating my senile father out of his car and immediately re-selling it. If you care about what kind of person owns the businesses you patron then avoid this place. He is bad bad news. read more

Eddy was fabulous, he took my old, tired looking hair and made it beautiful again. So pleased with my color and cut. This was my first time there and I will go back, thank you Eddy, now I will feel confident when I go to my event next week. read more

First time customer with BRYAN.. great haircut definitely one of the best ive had. Nice shop with friendly people. Definitely returning ( booked appointment already!) read more

Bryan just did my lovely locks and he nailed it!!! Color PERFECT. Cut PERFECT! All the staff was very accommodating.. coffee, water.. coming to check on me etc.. Class act establishment. Thank you guys‼ read more

If I could give Eddy James zero stars I would. He ruined my hair and my self confidence all in one day. I walked in there with long beautiful dark brown hair and I decided that I wanted to get ombre on my hair since my birthday was coming up. I showed him a picture of exactly what I wanted and his assistant and him both said that they could do it. A couple bowls of bleach later, and a botched haircut he destroyed my hair. He did NOT give me the ombre I wanted and he killed my hair with all of that bleach. I went back the next day to let him know that I didn't like it and he tried to fix it...which only made it worse. I don't know how he let me walk out of his salon looking like a clown; the worst part was I had to hear it from my friends that my hair was so messed up. They charged me $150 and then I went to a different hair dresser who had to fix his mess, which was very hard. I had to go back to her three times so that I could wear my hair down with confidence; and I am still not happy with my hair. Now a month later I have to cut four inches off my hair because my ends are DEAD from all of the bleach that Eddy James put on my hair and I still don't have the ombre that I want. Thanks Eddy James for nothing! I will never be coming back to him or anyone in his salon because him and his five assistants let me walk out looking like the way I did. read more

Eddy James Salon - Does this look like ombre to you? He killed my hair and gave me a terrible hair cut. - Hair Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

Receptionist - friendly, professional, helpful and able to squeeze me in as a late night request when i called on my way home from work - love that! salon - nice, clean, parking across the street metered, they had great products and seemed to be totally up to date with all hair trends, feather extensions and all that jazz.... Ernesto - as a beauty professional, I am so picky and sometimes critical about others. Ernesto was awesome. Kept the focus on me, asked about my life, great sense of humor, entertaining and personable. Also, LISTENED to what I wanted and did exactly that. As for my hair, I had a hair disaster over the summer and had to chop my long luscious locks off and put a rinse over the color to cover it up. He did exactly what I asked for! He didn't try to talk me into anything extra like deep conditioning, gloss, color, etc... He totally got that I am trying to grow my hair back out and don't want to dye it again. He took my ugly bob and made it look stylish and low maintenance - which is how I am. He also told me to stop cutting it and when I get bored to just get a blo-dry. Shows he cares about what you want, not what is going in his pocket! Great hairdresser! read more

Zaida is the worst ever- she bleached my hair white, fried it completely and thans to her my hair broke off in chunks and i had to get a hair cut. She even tried to charge me to fix it. She seemed to act as if it wasnt her fault- she was the hair stylist she should have told me if she thought my hair wasnt in good shape... but she didnt at all, infact when i asked if a lifter would be better, she insisted bleach would work best, as she continued to stare at her watch over and over. Very impersonal, not very friendly, and ruined my hair, and charged me 160$. read more

That Eddy James....he knows what he's doing!! I love my cut, I love my color....the best. His assistant, Erin, is great as well. I highly recommend the Eddy James Salon. read more

After having my hair butchered at a different salon, a friend recommended I go to Eddy James Salon. Kennedy has been my stylist for nearly a year and she has rescued my hair (seriously! She has transformed my hair). In less than 12 months, my hair is now healthier, thicker and longer! Kennedy is always honest about what will work or not work with my hair type, which I really appreciate! LOVE this salon and its kind, professional stylists. read more

I have been going to see Eddy for over 10 years, and I can tell you - he ROCKS! Eddy will listen, and do what you want. More fun, sometimes he mentions a new "toy" of his, which is an ultra-cool color most of the time, and I just tell him to "play." I love letting Eddy play with my long, noticible hair. Time and time again, I have people complimenting whatever inovative color or style or cut (the super-long shag was awesome!) Eddy created for me, and they clamor to go see my stylist - of course, who I'm happy to share. Eddy can do anything from conservative to extreme, and he does it so well. My all time favorite was a dark chocolate with royal purple "peek-a-boo" panels that was so well done that I kept it for a year, and the reactions I got never stopped! They were all amazed, and I highly recommend Eddy. Love his staff, too (:)) read more

So I am sitting there waiting for Berta to start my hair when some random girl grabs my bag and starts walking away with it...WTF.. It took me a good second or two to politely tell her that that is my bag. lol. Naive me thought it was Berta moving me to another chair until I realized it wasn't Berta after all. It was not until Eddy told her she is walking away with my bag when she realized what she had done. It was quite the interesting experience. I did not suspect that she was 'stealing' it but I guess I could be a little more conscious of leaving my bag around. Backstory: The hairstylist was playing a hiding game with her client's daughter and I guess the child told her she had hid her bag next to me. It was quite funny, after. =D Anyway, Berta did a great job with my hair! I got some highlights and a 'glaze' to slowly transition out of the ombre look. I liked my hair at the salon but I truly began to love it a couple of days after. It needed time to marinate. The salon is really cute with the outside patio. I did not feel judged like I do at other salons and the stylists and front desk girls were all very friendly. Here's the kicker: As the owner was leaving for the day, he grabbed my bag(as a joke) and headed for the door. Now that was funny. This salon has personality. I'm a sucker for people with personality. I would most definitely recommend Berta and this salon! read more

I want to Yelp out and say thank you to Shannon Garst, a hair stylist at EJS. This girl got the color and highlights I have wanted, just perfect. She heard me and did an amazing job on my highlights. Thank you Shannon! You Rock girl. I love this salon. And Eddy is a wizard as well on hair. It's all around a fabulous salon! read more

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I went today and even though I had never been there before, I was treated like a princess!! I was lucky enough to have Eddy take care of me; he listened to what I wanted and did the best version of "me". He did my color, amazing, like 4 different colors, and a fantastic cut.. He is my guy from now on. The people were so nice; Kai was his assistant, and he made me feel so comfortable.. Everyone in the salon was nice and I felt very comfortable. I hadn't gotten my hair done in a long time because my previous hair stylist went out of business because of covid, & I had no idea where to go. I made the appointment without knowing anything about them except for online, so they exceeded my expectations. An amazing experience!!! Best color ever! If you need a change go to Eddy. If you don't know where to go, go to Eddy!! He was on time (early) and fabulous. :) read more

I absolutely love my ombré-d hair! Stephanie was awesome and I can't wait to go back to go lighter. read more

Eddy James Salon - Hair by Stephanie. Absolutely beautiful! - Hair Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I was in here on Thursday for a color and cut. Here's the positives and negatives below. Positives- The salon is very clean Greeter up front is very nice and they are always prompt in getting you what you water, coffee, etc I have allergies and I needed to read the box and they were patient with me through that as I know that can be annoying. Overall they are very friendly They know hair but they will do their own thing so you have to be more experimental Negatives- I've actually been here before and it's fairly pricey even for LA. I usually spend 200 including tip for a cut and color This time my total out the door was 300. I had shown several pictures before they started my hair and my hair looked nothing like the pictures I showed when it came out. When they first took the towel off I said hmm I don't really like the streaks in the front. They toned the streaks down but didn't remove them so pretty much left what I didn't like. I guess overall I wouldn't have minded paying so much for my hair if I got the best look ever. But I do think at a certain point a stylist should say hey I'm doing "xyz" to your hair, it's going to be more pricey than last time, are you ok with that? So the person is not stuck with sticker shock once they pay. Overall, not the best experience but not the worst. read more

The Eddid James Salon is excellent. I've referred a bunch of people there I've never had any complaints ever. That is extremely rare in Los Angeles! Eddie is a true professional. read more

I walked in without ever having any personal referral: simply off of appearance (believe it or not). I had always driven by it and thought it was very well-kept and manicured salon - saw it had recently expanded, naturally, I assumed it was a salon that was doing well. I walked in with the hopes to go darker and adjust a color I had done LITERALLY the day before...not only was able to be seen the very same day but Mallory was sweet very knowledgeable and did amazing job. Very fair prices. I love my hair! Mallory is a lifesaver!! The reception was very warm and welcoming... Which is refreshing! I was in sweats and not feeling my very best and other salons hold that against you and make you feel less than - So nice to have not experienced any snooty behavior! Check this salon out!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Zaida is THE best hair stylist Ever NO ONE is allowed to touch my hair but her! Stacy does the best make up and brows!!! read more