I just noticed Yelp deleted my review and considering there are so many negative reviews on here (which left me appalled) I am re-writing mine. Also, check the bottom where it says "filtered" and you will find that there are over 39 reviews that are positive 5 star reviews, which Yelp filters for some reason. I've gotten my extensions done by Alicia many times. I had extensions in for over a year in which she would maintain. I NEVER experienced any negative experience with Alicia. If anything she would always go above and beyond for all her clients even doing house calls if they couldn't come to her salon. I haven't seen her new salon, but I am sure it's fantastic. I have recommended her to a lot of my friends and they were all thrilled with her services. Her business has flourished from a start up to a wonderful salon that offers many services, I am not sure how that would've been possible if she provides this so called "poor service." The sad part about the Internet is that it allows anyone to write a poor review without expressing their concerns to the business owner. I am sure that if they would've talked to Alicia she would've tried to accommodate them any way she can. I can't recommend her enough and please go in for a consult. Disregard Jen's and the other negative comments. read more

I am really confused because of all these great reviews about this business. I really didn't think they conducted themselves professionally. I went for a consultation and to order my hair. I only asked for 3 or 4 hot pink extensions - just as accents in my hair. The consultation was fine. I was a little surprised that they had a dog running around the salon - but hey, it's out of someone's house and I like dogs so it wasn't a big deal. When they called me back to make my appointment after the hair came in, I couldn't hear anything on the phone because the dog was barking like mad in the background. I asked them to call me back when it was quieter because I couldn't hear anything, and I was at work myself so I couldn't really be yelling into the phone to have them hear me. I never heard back from them and they never responded to my emails after that. You'd think people would be trying to get as much business as they can since there is a recession going on - especially for a service like extensions which is really just something people want, not something they need. Who knows? read more

With getting hair extensions for over 6 years now...I moved to the LA area about a year ago and was in desperate need of a new "hair extension lady" :) My girlfriend immediately recommended Alicia and I went to her with confidence. From the get go she was personable...accommodating and an expert in her craft...hair! After our first appointment I knew I had found my new "hair extension lady" And what's even better is that I was happier with my hair than ever before.. If you are thinking about getting hair extensions..Alicia is your gal! read more

Before I decided to get extensions I swear I searched the web for 2 hours. I knew I didn't want to go to a salon because they overcharge like crazy. I finally came across Alicia's page. Her web page was so helpful and I really felt like I could trust her just by reading what she wrote. So I called and she saw me the next day! Her place is super cute and since it's an apartment you feel more at home. Alicia is super nice and really easy to talk to. I'm mixed so my hair has about 3 different shades. She was really excited because I've never dyed my hair. She went through everything with me! Different techniques, different hairs. We spent a good half hour together for the consultation. I knew she would be the one to put in my first extensions. Today was my appointment and I came out of there with EXACTLY what I wanted. My hair looks great! You cannot tell I have extensions at all! It was so nice comfy getting it done. She flew putting them in and we talked and watched tv. And when she was done I swear she was as excited as I was with the end result! Don't listen to that bad review! I had a blast getting my hair done and I feel like I walked out not only looking beautiful, but like I can really take care of these extensions. (Again it's my first time getting them). She is the best and that bad review is crap! I will only go to her from now on! read more

I have gotten my hair done by Alicia for over a year now (4 different installs) and I highly recommend her. I have had extensions for 6 years on and off, and have been to many different stylists, in many different states and Alicia is by far the most talented. Her price is much cheaper than most places (especially in the Los Angeles area) and her hair is of great quality. I promise you will be happy with the end product, and if for some reason you are not, Alicia gladly and professionally fixes anything you do not like. Not only is she talented, but she makes the 3 hour session very entertaining and fun! The negative reviews listed below do not sound honest, as I have been to her 4 times and NEVER been disappointed or felt that I did not get my moneys worth. read more

I love Alicia! She has been doing my extensions for over 3 years and I drive all the way from Irvine to ensure she does my hair. Yes Alicia does hair from a studio in her house, but that just adds to the comfortable environment that Alicia creates for her clients. Coffee, TV, wi-fi and a good conversation are always readily available. Alicia was able to match of my highlights to a T and used three shades of color to ensure my colors match 100%. Now I am a dark brunette and still Alicia manages to match my hair color perfectly. I've considered going to a salon closer to home but the quality of Alicia's work and her prices cannot be beat. For those naysayers, yes Alicia may take 24 hours to respond to emails or make at times run late - but get real people. She is a one woman shop! Just like any business there are the occasional hiccup. I highly recommend Alicia to anyone that wants high quality extensions at a reasonable price. read more

I have worked in the salon business for over six years and as a salon owner for three years (on the east coast), and I know a professional when I see one. I found an ad for Extensions by Alicia online and could not believe how reasonable the prices were. I had to check it out.. I had been looking into going to a mega salon in LA, but talent is talent, no matter where you find it. Alicia is not only an absolute pleasure in person, her extension skills are out of this world! I am super picky, and I am happy to say, I am in love with my hair again, thank you Alicia!!! The entire process was very simple and I had a lot of questions, Alicia was patient and answered them all. The location was super cute, very clean and very comfortable. I am recommending Alicia to everyone I know, and will be a client for a long time! Please disregard any negative comments on here. Being a salon owner myself, I have had a few client complaints and it is never easy. As a client you always need to communicate with your stylist, speak up, don't wait a month before you say something's wrong, go somewhere else and pay them to fix it, then then blame the original stylist for trying to help you out? Not cool. Also if you cannot afford a service or if you are unsure of the jargon, the stylist cannot read your mind. I love this industry saying, "Its a comb not a wand, speak up I'm not a mind reader!" read more

My horrible experience was much like the rest of these reviews. I emailed and called her several times with no response for over 2 weeks. I gave her a chance because I THOUGHT she was an expert in hair extensions and put my money and trust in her, HUGE mistake! This was literally the worst experience I have ever had with her not being on time for apps, forgetting she booked an appt with me, her dog running around and jumping on my lap while she's doing my hair, she starting fighting with her roommate that lives in the saloon since it out of her house, it reeked of dog urine, and was extremely hot temperature since her saloon is below a level and her chair is next to full length windows with no no treatments or shading-I asked her if she could turn on the AC and she said she felt fine and didn't do anything. It got so hot from the sun beaming down on me that my neck, chest, arms and face was flushed red and I tried to politely tell her I was really hot and burning up ad she could see I was Bright red and she still did Nothing! There were bugs and beetles flyng inside the saloon that she stopped doing my hair and tried to kill....so disgusting. When we set the appt she said it would take no more than 2 hrs to for my appt....and i scheduled my day accordingly. She took 8 hrs to complete my extensions and in the middle of the appt said she didn't buy enough hair and we had to drive to a hair shop and spend double the amount on crappy hair than she originally quoted and was there for another 40 minutes longer talking to the employees and buying another clients hair while I waited. On top of the horrible conditions of her salon and lack of respect for her clients she RUINED my hair, after by her lack if knowledge and know how on her profession and was unwilling to fix. 75 percent of my extensions came out after 2weeks and she assurned me that would stay in for 3 months and it was high quality hair and worth the investment. When the extensions came out there was glue/adhesive all at the base of my roots and created severe knots and tangling. I scheduled an appt with her to fix and she had and yelled at me that This was my fault and she's Never seen this happen with any of her clients! She said she would not remove the extensions or fix. I have never got a service, especially 1 that costs this much and been treated with disrespect and Non Performance. I had to go to another salon that charged $150 to take out all the glue and remove knotting that could not be combed through because of her "quality" extensions that lasted 2 weeks! I would absolutely Not recommend going to Alicia, where my end result was being lied to and scammed on hair and length of time they would stay in, treated with an attitude and not wanting to deal with or fix her mistakes and poor work-most likely because she doesn't know what's she doing in the first place. read more

Wow, I am so shocked and dismayed by the review that was left here. Such a scathing review - makes me wonder if perhaps there is a personal vendetta? I'm just saying... I am not a friend or family member of this salon, but I am a faithful client - and have been getting my extensions done here for about a year and a half now! Alicia has done my hair over 5 times in the past - and I have NEVER EVER had a bad experience. Not even remotely... she does excellent work. She is meticulous in her extension installation and customer satisfaction... that's why this other review truly concerns me. She is nothing but professional and courteous. She offers beverages, snacks and constantly asks if you are doing OK - so, unless she was invaded by aliens that day - I really don't get it. read more

I have been going to Alicia for about 2 years now. She does amazing work. I have been wearing extensions for about 6 years. I have had many different brands and extension methods put in my hair. The hair and method that Alicia chooses for me is the best yet. They look very natural. I have not been to her new salon yet, but will be very soon. Yes, she works out of her home and it may not be the most professoinal enviroment. But she charges a fraction of the price of salons. And quite frankly if Im going to spend the amount of time it takes to get extensions installed, I'd rather if be in a relaxed chill enviroment not an uppity salon. If you want extensions that look great, at a price you can afford, then this is where you should go. read more

What a nightmare this girl was! Soo unprofessional, major attitude, and completely clueless on how to maintain good client relations, doesn't return messages, and is both uninterested and non-responsive with any issues you may be having with the extensions and her work. She's about making the sale, throwing in crappy hair, taking ur $$ and pushing you out the door. Who runs a business that way?! I was so nervous to get extensions, after experiencing health issues that caused me to lose 50% of my hair, I didn't want to do any more damage! I researched for sometime, and decided to put my trust in Alicia, after reading what I thought were legit reviews. I had some reservations from the start, as it took 2 & 3 msgs to get a response. I arrived for my consult,buzzed to get in, no answer, tried again, no answer,called her on her cell, and this girl had the nerve to ask me to wait OUTSIDE the building & "buzz her in 15 min because she wasn't ready! I was not impressed, get ur act together! I was finally buzzed in for my consult, which took place amidst banging,dust, and renovations and her half paying attention. I gave her the benefit of the doubt, maybe it's an off day for her. We discussed my hair goals, pricing, care etc. She said she gives all clients the "at cost" price on hair. (later found out she doubled the cost) We agreed on a plan, she assured me the hair she uses is quality and would last a year. I said I'd get in touch to set up the appointment. I had to email 2-3 times again just to get a reply. I had a few follow up questions that never did get answered. Finally set up the appointment for color & install. I arrive for my appointment, excited to finally get extensions, to find Alicia in the middle of doing a friends hair & complaining she's soo exhausted & starving that she might pass out if she doesn't eat. She's practically lying on her desk telling me she did 3 installs that day & is drained. I ask if she wants to reschedule, feeling nervous & annoyed that my experience is being diminished by her issues. She says,no I'm fine, so we begin. She starts playing guessing games with her friend & arguing over what color to put on my hair before the install, how color should be mixed,applied & processed etc. & apparently has NEVER done it before, grreat! All the while still complaining about being exhausted and starving. I'm getting more nervous and annoyed, but AGAIN give her the benefit of the doubt. Color gets done, & is passable, I guess. I suggest she better eat something, so the other girl goes to get food. Alicia starts doing my hair, but is more concerned with how she can get Coachella tix, & is texting, emailing, and calling ppl in the middle of my appoint. The girl returns with food & now I'm waiting on them to eat, she's eating a burrito with her hands & trying to do my hair at the same time.The other girl comes over,without asking if I'm ok with it, starts doing my hair, also without washing her hands after eating a greasy burrito.Classy. It literally felt like she thought she was doing me a favor as opposed to me paying for a $3000 a year service. The other girl is complaining during my ENTIRE appointment about how Alicia needs to finish her hair, before she has to leave in an hour. As a result, the service was completely rushed, & she did not install the amount of hair agreed upon or paid for. It was supposed to be 200 strands, but I had it counted, it was actually 98. Nice. She finishes & starts cutting my hair(Later found out she hacked off a ton of my natural hair,not just extension hair as promised). I was trying to be cordial & AGAIN give her a break, so I leave things as is, thinking I'll come back to add more hair later. By the third week the hair became very dry and started to shed, by the time maintenance was due, I'd lost half the thickness,it just kept getting thinner & drier & more tangled & knotted. It basically looked ok for 3 weeks & it was down hill from there. Considering when I consulted with her she said the hair would last a year, & it was already dried out & half gone by 2mos, it worked out to be a $400/month price tag! Uhh no thanks!! I don't know about u, but if I'm paying $3000/yr for a service, I expect quality, professionalism & courtesy. I DO NOT expect to have to practically beg to get an appoint or present a case for why she should address her work falling apart, and have my emails asking why the hair is so dry, tangled, knotted and shedding go unanswered. The biggest insult is in the end having HER cancel my appointment and tell me to go elsewhere so can avoid having to deal with her subpar work falling apart & me calling her on it. Wow. It was the MOST unprofessional experience I have EVER had! This experience was a nightmare. Most of the positive reviews oddly come from people with no photo and NO other reviews, suspect?! Umm I think so. Learn some courtesy, & business etiquette, word of mouth goes a looong way, and BAD word of mouth even further! read more

Alicia did my extensions last spring. She did a fabulous job and was super easy and convenient to work with. She works out of her apartment in Playa del Rey and is really flexible with appt. times. I was really freaked out about putting in extensions but I had to because a stylist butchered my hair. The extensions looked really natural and matched my hair color exactly. After 4 months my hair had grown enough to take them out and when I did my hair was not damaged AT ALL. Amazing. The best part is that Alicia is super affordable, quick and precise. read more

Had my extensions done by Alicia last year. Funny enough that I had the same bad experiences as other clients. For my first appointment was running an hour late and ask me to reschedule. Then for my next appointment she flat out forgot about the appointment. She was a no show and called me to come back another time and she will give me a discount on my extensions. She did nit give me a discount. This girl is unprofessional. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

If you have struggled with extensions in the past or fell victim to a bad hair cut, this girl is your answer! I should have posted a review for Alicia after the first installation, but I am raving about her now even more! Her studio is what I love the best over all! read more

she is best of best!! I had my hair extensions 5 different hair stylist in past ..I finally found her!!!:) she does fabulous job!!,,and fun to be around with..and she is very good person!! and reasonably price!!! my hair never damaged AT ALL...no one can tell that I have hair extensions..she use very good quality of hair.so that easy to take care my hair..almost like my own hair..and i like that she is really picky to style hair..i am so happy that I found her!! THANK YOU Alicia !!:) read more

I can't tell you how awesome Alicia is! First of all, she is very knowledgable about the world of hair extensions and can easily recommend the best method for you. I went in for my consultation, got my hair the next day (Alicia passed on her discount straight to me), and had long, beautiful hair a couple days later! It was super fast and easy and they look awesome! I have bleach blonde dry damaged hair and this girl made my hair look unreal! I can't stop looking at it!!! She made the process so comfortable and relaxing too. I can't say enough about how awesome she is, but if you're considering extensions, definitely get in contact with Alicia... you can't go wrong:) read more

I'm stunned there are any negative reviews about Alicia at all. I've been going to Alicia for 2-1/2 years and think she's the absolute best. I have very fine, naturally curly hair and with the extensions Alica has put in, my hair is the envy of friends and strangers alike. I much prefer the homey, personalized setting she offers vs. a hectic salon. Alica is very professional, down to earth and knows how to treat her customers. I have a 3 hour round trip drive I do once every three months - and gladly do so. The few times I've had issues with my extensions, Alicia has done right by me and fixed the problem. No questions, just 'come on in and let me fix it'. Add to the mix her incredible pricing - anyone who thinks Alicia's pricing is anything other than what it is - at her cost - hasn't done their homework. In a nutshell - Alicia is worth the drive, her results are amazing and her pricing can't be beat. read more

I am very UNIMPRESSED with this girl's service. Where to start... So i see Alicia's sign on her apartment door advertising her extension services, so i give her a call. No answer. I try again the next day. No answer. Finally one week later i run into Alicia outside (i live nearby) and ask about her services. She tells me to come back the next day at 4pm. She is not home when i come at 4. I then proceed to call her, and no answer. I call the next day, and she surprisingly answers her phone, and tells me she was sorry for missing our appointment, she had FALLEN ASLEEP. (I am serious.) After ignoring the red flags, i decide to go through with the extensions. We set the appointment for 6:00pm on a Tuesday. I arrive at the door and some guy in a t shirt answers, saying "Alica is taking a shower." So i leave. We schedule an appointment for the following day, and a dog, yes a dog, is running around the salon. Anyways, I get the extensions, and after only one week, ten extensions fall out. I go back the following week to put them back in, and over the next two weeks, 15 extensions fall out! I text her to ask her to take ten minutes of her time to put the extensions back in my hair. And she IGNORES MY TEXT MESSAGE! I text her again the next day, asking if she could just put in a few pieces of hair that had fallen out, (wouldnt take more than ten minutes) and she IGNORES me again! So i am sitting with now 17 pieces of hair extensions that have fallen out. Luckily, i found someone more PROFESSIONAL. Alicia is very inimpressive. She does NOT seem to care AT ALL about client relations, or keeping regulars. She is cheaper than most extension salons for a reason. You will have better luck with clip-on extensions. read more

Alicia is the best! I am in the spa/beauty bussiness and the service and quality of hair that you get from Alicia is excellent. You will not get better service or prices anywhere else. Her studio is cute and comfortable. My hair looks great and I love my extensions! Thanks Alicia read more

I love love love Alicia. I have now been going to her for almost a year and love my hiar more and more each time i go. She is so easy to work with and the salon looks so good now that she redid it. It is super comfortable and she always takes great care of me when i come in. I can not imagine seeing any one else do my hair and love the suggestions she has. Anytime i am confused about what i want to do to my hair, color, cut etc Alicia is there to help me and give me the direction i need. I love going to her and wont let anyone else touch my hair no matter what. I started going to Alicia when I got some bad hair from my guy that used to do my hair. After going to him for 5 years and reffering over 10 people to use him he told me that I was just going to need to buy more hair and pay him to do it again. I met Alicia at my work and happened to start talking hair (at which time my extensions were a mess and i was so embarrased by them especially because i was getting ready to go on vacation and couldnt take my hair out of a pony tail because it was such a wreck) Alicia not only offered to do my hair for me the next day she offered me a great discount and took great care of me. She made sure i looked great before my vacation. She also color matched my hair via photo (shes that good) and she gave me a great price because i had just gotten my hair done. Needless to say she has a customer for life! Try her out atlease give her a call you wont be dissapointed! read more

Alicia is THE BEST! I never considered getting extensions until my hairdresser suggested that it might be a way to add volume to my hair. My hair is fine and somewhat fragile so I was reluctant. I went for a consultation with Alicia and she put all my fears to rest. Not only does my hair look fabulous, it has cut the time I spend on my hair in half, at least. My extensions are so well integrated with my real hair that I can let it air dry, if necessary and it looks great. I would never have left the house before without a full round brush/blow dry routine. Alicia is so sweet and fun to be around. I am pretty high maintenance and and will frequently ask to pop in for a few more strands to be added here and there between tightening appointments. Alicia never seems to mind and is very accomodating. I seriously don't ever plan to be without my Extensions by Alicia! read more

Well after a year with Alicia, I am finally getting around to writing a review. Alicia has been doing my hair extensions for over a year now (since I moved to Southern California), and I feel so lucky to have found her as soon as I got here! I have had previous awful experiences, and Alicia does an absolutely wonderful job. Not only is she reasonably priced (as if you go to a salon, you will absolutely pay twice as much, perhaps more, and very likely not get the individualized attention she can offer), she does a great job, and really takes pride in her work. Alicia genuinely cares about the product that she puts out there, and will not rest until you are happy. Additionally, if you have tried hair extensions before, you will be able to tell the great quality of hair that Alicia provides. All hair is certainly NOT created equally, and Alicia's holds up great. For anyone looking to do hair extensions for the first time or to simply find someone better, check her out! Thanks alicia! read more

After shooting a hair campaign for Vidal Sassoon, I came to Alicia with a super edgy, short, colored, asymmetrical haircut. I appreciated her honesty when she said it would be best to grow it out a little first. I came back a few weeks later and left with gorgeous long hair that looked completely natural. Her rates are super competitive and her work is top notch! read more

I had a really great experience here and I wanted to touch a little on the previous review by Missy D. ...A lot of salons have small animals and actually more common than not lately. It's a beautiful, taseful salon and it is not out of a house. It's a really cool and unique space that I would recommend to anyone. Alicia is who did my hair and she is very knowledgeable and could not be sweeter. I have already referred my co-worker to her and she also had an amazing experience...Just think I will go longer next time! I absolutely Love, Love, Love my hair. I get compliments all the time and Alicia gets 5 stars from me! read more

To the girl that wrote the review about Alicia, I would assume you have better things to do with your time then write nasty comments about people. I have worn many types of extensions, from clip in, to sew in, to glue in. When I moved out to California, I finally decided to get individuals because it saves a lot of time and money in the long run. Plus, your hair is far less damaged when using this technique. There will be times when you get better hair quality then others. That depends partly on your budget & also on the manufacturer itself. I have had extensions by Alicia for about 10 months now & I love it. I purchased brown hair in October 2010 and wore that until April. Then I decided to go back to blonde and she has helped me through that process. She has been great and if you have any concerns or you don't think something is quite right with the extensions, she will fix it!!! All you have to do is communicate with her about your concerns. So I think that review from Jen L. is crazy. Alicia has hired a secretary to help now so they respond very quickly. Alicia was a one women show before she hired her secretary and brought Miranda on board for color. I think you must realize that you are getting an excellent price for extensions and one person who has tons of clients can only handle so much as one individual. As her salon grows, it will only get even better. I love extensions by Alicia and Alicia & Miranda. I would recommend them to anyone & you will love the look! I can't wait to come in next Wednesday and get my new hair put in :) read more

This is the only place I will get my extension done!!! Alicia is fabulous, and offers very competitive prices compared to other salons. I have been going to her for the past 3 years, and I am always pleased with the outcome. Before I found Alicia I went to another salon to put the same kind of extensions in, within 2 days the extensions gradually started falling out until I only had a few left. I went to Alicia, and she put a new set it. Not one strand fell out, I even went surfing a bunch, and never lost one. She does a beautiful job putting them in, they are always in very neat rows. Every time I get my highlights done, the stylist comments on what a nice job Alicia has done. Also the extensions, she uses are the safest for you hair, like I mentioned I have had extensions in for a few years, and have had very minimal damage considering. Extensions by Alicia are the best, I highly recommend her to anyone! read more

I can't say enough great things about Alicia! She is such a sweetheart and will always do her best to accommodate her clients. I had extensions put in for the first time a few weeks before my wedding and I couldn't have been happier. She did such an amazing job and I got so many compliments from friends about how natural and great my hair looked. My hair stylist at Ken Paves Salon in Beverly Hills was so impressed with how well she did that she even asked to meet her! I'll definitely be referring all of my girlfriends. :) Thanks Alicia!! read more

I got my extensions 3 days ago and I am very happy. Alicia did a great job, she is very nice and professional. I went to many other places before and I am very glad that finally I found what I was looking for read more