I have A LOT of really thick (creative colored) Asian Hair, and most stylists don't know how to work with it. Finding Rae was a game changer and is worth every penny! She consistently gives me the most amazing razor-cut shags that don't require the extra curling and blow-drying I've seen other stylists have to do to make it even resemble a shag. I can wake up, put some Hairstory products in, and I'm good to go. The way Rae cuts my hair gives it texture and shape, making it less bulky and complimenting my round face. She also gives me the most fantastic curtain bangs, fringe, and wings to flip out my hair. I recently took a new driver's license photo, and thanks to Rae's haircut, it was the first DMV picture I didn't massively hate. She's trained by Jayne from Edo, the Shag Queen that you've probably seen all over Instagram and TikTok, but it doesn't cost a fortune. Plus, Rae is the nicest, most down-to-earth stylist, so it's always good to see her, and the space in Highland Park is very chill. I've definitely been to IG famous hairstylists that made me feel like I was beneath them and gave me a super underwhelming cut. I'm more than happy to make the drive from South LA to Highland Park because Rae's cuts are that good and when I'm out, I always get a lot of compliments on my hair, too. read more

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Even after four years, I still have a bad feeling about this hairdresser when she somehow comes across my digital world. After my first and only appointment, she left me with bangs that had some strange long pieces on one side that went over and kept poking in my eye. Not only did it not look right aesthetically (others later confirmed what I was seeing), it was physically annoying. Although everything else was great as far as the cut, this was clearly an oversight that, for whatever reason, neither of us did noticed at the time of the appointment. Frankly, although Rae does not charge as much as many very expensive hair stylists, she is *not* inexpensive and this was the most that I've ever paid for a haircut. I felt that I should not have to correct anything myself plus I did not want to mess with her work at all. After contacting her about this very small matter, as I was willing to make the effort to go back to her to have this corrected, she ghosted me. Instead of being agreeable and embodying all of the positive things she purports to believe in and represent via her Instagram page, she apparently decided that I would be "a difficult client." (And apparently this is a thing with hairdressers, as I found mention of this on a hairdressing professionals site.) There was absolutely no consideration for my feelings. I am far from a difficult client. But the client should be happy, and she could've done a couple of snips and that would've been that. Instead... After receiving no reply via phone after leaving her a couple of messages, I finally had to find her on Instagram and sent her a photo of my obviously uneven bangs. Apparently now fearing that I would post something negative to her account or leave a bad review somewhere, she offered to refund the entire cost of the haircut rather than make this quick fix. I was floored. While happy to not have to end up paying my hard-earned money to someone who basically was cruel to me via her respect for only her feelings with none for me, I knew that she was paying me off. As I didn't want to spend any more time or energy on this or her, she's been successful with that until now. But she's come up again, and I can see all of these great reviews and the feelings of rejection have returned. So I must be such an asshole to deserve to be treated like one, right? No. Our session together was perfectly normal, and Rae just cannot accept that she could make such a small oversight and that a client may not be 100% happy with her work--i.e. she exists beyond reproach. She's an artist, mind you! If you can be happy with that, yes she does good work and it seems that most of the time she gets it right with clients (particularly if they have lots of Instagram followers, I suspect but cannot ascertain) or they just don't bother or feel comfortable mentioning any dissatisfaction. I just don't like people thinking they can treat others like trash because they are an artist in some high-priced field. It's a fucking haircut attached to a human being. Just be a nice person and have some grace. read more

Great location, and good vibe. I got great service and will be back for touch ups. Staff was friendly too.

I wanted a transformation and Rae gave me the Mulan moment I was looking for! I had a lot of issues with my hair coming in, but one wash and deep condition later, my hair was back to its former glory. I had a really bad day on the day of my appointment and Rae was super patient, understanding, and kind about rescheduling. I've been through some major horrors in salons and generally get pretty anxious before I go in. It takes a lot of expertise to quell that anxiety, and she did a fantastic job. I got exactly the cut I needed and she even taught me how to style it. She made chopping off a mass of hair the size of a small animal feel way easier than I thought it was going to. To anyone who's looking for a transformation, even subtle changes that make a big difference, Rae is awesome at framing your face and making sure you leave the salon happy. She takes her time and makes your needs the priority, not just her vision. If you're used to negative salon experiences with bad attitudes and worse conversation, get ready for your life to be changed. I honestly can't recommend her enough! (Photo credit goes to Rae - she will also take mega glamorous before and after pics of you if you want!) read more

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I chopped off my long hair and got a lob with bangs from Rae. I was so happy with it. It looked just like the pictures on her Instagram. She's very talented and professional read more

I love, love, love my new hair cut by Rae! She is magic with her razor. I wanted a new look and she transformed my hair into this cute shag ‍. She carved through my hair and managed to keep my length while giving depth, volume, and swag to my tresses! read more

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I got my hair cut by Rae last September and I've been in love with my hair since. She was able to bring back my wavy texture I hadn't had since I was in high school. She is an amazing listener when it comes to what you want and your hair care routine. I wanted more layers, face shaping and my texture back and I really missed my hair being cut with an old school razor. I also rarely used any heat devices for my hair. I'm more of a air dry and less product type of girl. She took all of this into account and I couldn't be happier. I also don't need a full trim for about 6 months because it grows out so beautifully, just a bang trim every other month or so. If you want a haircut that is catered to your texture and routine Rae is the one to give it to you! I also love that she takes into account healthy non toxic hair products that are also eco friendly. read more

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Rae is a kind soul and a true artist. The entire hair makeover process was amazing, it was relaxing, and it was fun. I'm so stoked to have such a fun, effortless, yet low maintenance haircut thank you Rae!!! read more

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Rae is an absolute GEM!! I came to her when I was in desperate need of a shape up for my shag before going to Vegas and it was perfect in every way! She's an excellent listener and made me feel super at ease the whole appointment. She's amazing at executing exactly what you want and I never feel like I'm surprised at the end of our appointment (only pleasantly surprised!) Since that first visit, I've gone back an additional time (I get my haircut every 4months or so) and I always leave feeling my look! read more

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Rae is a super cool and experienced pro. She has a great eye so she knows what will work for you. She listens and takes her time. She cares. I've had 3 haircuts and will be coming back. My hair is fine, curly, graying and just plain difficult, but now it is so easy to style. She also recommended the best styling products for me. And yes, she plays great music : ) read more

I'm so happy I found Rae! She listens to what I want, and tames my crazy lion hair with her razor wizardry. My hair is everything I wanted; a little 70's shag, a little punk rock, and a lot of framing "bits and pieces" around my face that work with my natural curl. And she's local!! I hated driving to Echo Park for my cuts Thank you, Rae!! read more

Rae is amazing! Love her vibe and she really listens to you and what you want to do with your hair. Love my haircut and color! She's truly talented! read more

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I love Rae! She's my go to for trims, fun bob cuts, bangs & color! I've gone through so many styles and colors with her! There's nothing she cannot do, Rae does it all! She's so welcoming and friendly. Knows what I want everytime & is knowledgable on products also! I highly recommend & promise anyone who goes to Rae won't be disappointed I've become a regular :) Thank you Rae for always keeping me pretty! read more

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As a hairstylist myself - Rae is the ONLY colorist I trust with my hair!! She knows her chemistry. I have never left with damaged hair even though I get my hair bleached to platinum blonde! She is constantly learning new techniques and stays up to date on trends while making sure your look is unique to YOU. I enjoy feeling completely taken care of and spending 5+ hours talking with her. I HIGHLY recommend Rae! read more

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Rae was absolutely amazing. I LOVE my highlights. They are a beautiful color and have tons of dimension. I also love my cut, even a few days out it's falling beautifully without any extra styling needed. I showed her a few photos of the look I was going for and she was able to guide me in the right direction of what would look best for me. She really puts in the extra effort to make sure her clients walk away 100% happy. I would highly recommend her. read more

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Amazing! Always gets the cut and colors on point!! She is caring and most of all honest! Will walk you thru each step of your treatment! Even throws in the good old scalp massage when she rinses hair!! So relaxing, try not to fall asleep! read more

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Please do your hair and self-confidence a favor by visiting this magical person. Rae is very professional with a clean and cozy studio. She plays great music and you leave feeling amazing. Totally worth every penny! read more

I have been going to Rae for about 2+ years now and I absolutely love her! She is so talented and sweet. I've tried different looks and colors with her and i have been happy each and every time. My hair has been very healthy because she usually does deep conditioning treatments. I get so many compliments on my hair color even from other stylists. I highly recommend Rae! read more

I found Rae on Instagram and made and appt for a color - I came out with the opposite and thank god I did cause I love it. Not only is Rae a color master - she's an amazing cutter. She can create for everyone any age and aesthetic. Her artistic abilities are phenomenal (check her instagram) I gave her three words "sexy age appropriate" for my cut and left the rest to Rae and LOVE it. So far I've had three appointments and left feeling fantastic every time. Bonus; everyone else in the salon is really cool - the clients too . read more

Absolutely amazing to say the least! Rae has been working on my hair for a long time and her professionalism and passion for what she does blows me away every time. She's patient and educates you about what she's doing. One appt with this beautiful soul will change your life, I will never go to anyone else. Rae is always smiling and never rude when you have a comment or concern, she is extremely understanding. Her professionalism is impeccable. Please make you appointment to see her I promise you won't regret it!!! read more

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Rae is AMAZING. My hair color was a mess from previous hair salons, and Rae was able to fix it. She got rid of the yellow/orange tints, blending in my new highlights really nicely. She's patient, gives a lot of great advice, and is so sweet. The process took almost 4 hours, but she still took her time and seemed so enthusiastic throughout it all. I'm so happy that I can finally trust someone with my hair! read more

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As a person who finds going to the grocery store to be a nerve wrecking experience, Rae is a comforting and professional individual who helps you understand what's going on! I never know how to ask to have my hair styled (made worse because I demand to have my hair in a pixie) and she always nails it perfectly. I've never been excited to have my hair cut/styled/colored until I met her! read more

Rae is professional, kind, and extremely talented. I am obsessed with my hair! She cut out the coolest layers and did an amazing job accentuating my facial features. I'll definitely be coming back! I highly recommend this hair specialist :) read more

She did a cut and color and it turned out amazing, every time I go I always absolutely love my hair! I originally had a cut I wasn't super happy with but she really shaped it well and Iike it a lot better now, she's very well thought and made sure I was happy with the process and result, I would definitely recommend!! read more

Rae is my go to hairstylist! I don't trust anyone else with my hair!! She does such a good job and always listens to what you want and don't want. She is legitimately the best hairstylist I have ever been too (and there have been quite a few) I recommend her to anyone looking to get their hair done. read more

Rae styled my hair for my grandmother's 90th birthday party. I explained to her what I was looking for: hair blow-dried nice and sleek with really nice ringlet-style curls. I have a naturally curly/wavy frizzy hair. She did a great shampoo and conditioner to start. Then at her chair, I showed her where I like to part my hair and she started going to work. She blow-dried my hair and also used a curling iron to achieve the results. She used mostly Davines products in my hair. My hair turned out great! I got a ton of compliments from my family at the party and also on photos I posted online. After my service, she gave me a loyalty card where you can work up to a free haircut. The space is very easy to find, it is right on Baldwin Avenue next to a city parking lot where you can park for free. read more

I have been going to Rae now for almost a year and couldn't be happier! She is knowledgeable, attentive and most importantly...she listens and really tries to achieve the results you want. She has cut, colored, styled and even braided my hair and I always have amazing results and lots of compliments. read more

Rae is a wizard and miracle worker. I came in with a big blah block of hair (coarse and gray) and I left with the sweetest little shag. She is wonderful and I appreciate her intuitive style of cutting. To say, I love my hair is an understatement, I am in love with it. My hair and I are happy we found her. read more

My experience was very pleasant here! Soheila was able to make my hair look better than what I came in with. My hair was in need of a toner asap, I walked in told her what I needed and she understood perfectly my concerns. She also advised me about how to get my hair from red hues with highlights to my natural hair color with highlights, very useful information! The best part were her tips on products to manage my curly hair I always straighten my hair because I don't know what to do with it in it's natural state lol! Thanks Soheila! read more

Amazing hair stylist! I had been struggling two years ago to find a hair stylist that I could trust not only with hair dying but also cutting my curly hair and finally Rae came into my life! Couldn't be happier. I would trust her with anything! read more

I have been coming to Rae for a few years now. I got my hair color and cut and I love the way both came out. I was a bit apprehensive, but she immediately quelled those worries about her knowledge and classes she has for razor cutting. She is a master with the Razor. My hair is long and straight and it's really hard to find a stylist that knows how to masterly use the razor. Trust me, when I say you DO NOT want stylist to work on your hair with a razor if they really don't know how to use it!!!!! I asked Rae for her professional recommendation about a certain cut or color that would fit my face frame or skin tone. She's very easy and fun to talk to while she works on making you look fantastic; Rae's friendliness and explanation of her vision for my haircut. Kudos to her for remembering small details from previous visits! I love her suggestions and it always came out amazing. If you are health consciousness on what type of products are used. No need to worry she uses non toxic eco friendly products. read more

Rae is amazing! I came in looking for something very specific and she nailed it perfectly! She took her time and made sure I was more than satisfied before leaving. She also gave me a bunch of tips on how to keep my hair happy and healthy! I'd definitely recommend her. read more

First, I'd like to state that I don't Yelp AT ALL, but I was so impressed with Rae's work, that I had to get this app just to leave a review. I took my 11 year old daughter to get her hair dyed. Rae was extremely professional and gave us different options, and things to think about in the future, since my daughter's hair would be bleached. Instead of dying it a simple purple, Rae added a complex arrangement of pinks and purples mixed in with my daughter's natural hair. She was extremely attentive and discussed the process every step of the way. Needless to say, my daughter LOVES her hair and cannot wait to go "hang out with Rae and have a salon day". I highly recommend Rae to everyone. If you want your hair done right the first time around by someone who makes a personal connection with her clients, then Rae is the stylist for you. read more

Rae is THE BEST! Not only is she the best hairstylist I've ever come across (I couldn't be more happy with my hair. Honestly.), but she is completely dedicated to her craft. She is extremely passionate about what she does, and wants you to be happy. Before I left she told me that if I was unhappy with anything, I could come back within the week to have it fixed. Although, I had no complaints. I will definitely come back forever! So happy to finally have a permanent hair stylist. read more

Thee best haircut & personal attention that I have ever received. I've been thru to many to list over the past 50+years. Finally found someone to take the time to listen to my needs. Going on my 5th visit with Rae and I'm very pleased with the results. All of your highly professional recommendations have been positive, I noticed the change with the health of my hair immediately. I can't thank you enough Rae. Thank you from the bottom of my . See you in two weeks. #1happyagedman read more