After 10 long years of being away from Cindy, I finally found my way back to her, and I will never…read morego anywhere else again! EVER. I didn't just get a haircut; I had an amazing experience and received the utmost care and attention that anyone wants when stepping into a salon. Not only did my hair get a 2.0 upgrade, but she also provided me with invaluable information through detailed demos and product application education, video tutorials, and custom notes/portfolio for my hair. What impressed me most was that Cindy didn't just level up her knowledge and skills--she elevated the entire client experience. The salon is immaculate, with a stylish yet comfortable and welcoming vibe. Cindy and everyone at the salon "gel" so well together, creating a warm and fun atmosphere. Even though I hadn't seen her in 10 years, it was like I had come back home, and she was able to work her magic on my hair as if I had been her regular client for all these years because she knew exactly what to do. She literally brought my curls back to life, and I'm super grateful to her and for her. She is professional and treats you with the utmost respect and dignity-even if you come in with a hot mess on your head. She keeps it real and gives you her expert opinion because she truly cares and absolutely knows what she is talking about. If you're looking for someone who will truly understand your hair, give it the highest level of care, and help you love it, Cindy is your person! She is amazing and a rarity! You NEED to go see her.

If you or your child have ever struggled to navigate natural curls, you know it's about so much…read moremore than just a haircut--it's about confidence. We first saw Deanna for my daughter's very first curl appointment, and I was floored by the experience. Deanna spent about four hours with her. She didn't just cut her hair; she walked her through every single step of the process, from product application to styling techniques. She even put together a folder of instructions and a video to follow, along with a list of the specific products, brushes, and hair wraps my daughter could use to maintain her routine. We recently went back for a second cut, and Deanna was just as intentional, taking the time to answer every question and offering new tips to refine the look. To put this in perspective: I took my older daughter to a different stylist at a different business who charged the exact same price, but the appointment wasn't even an hour long. It was a quick in and out with zero guidance and left us feeling incredibly disappointed. The difference in care is night and day. My daughter has gone from being unsure of her hair to absolutely loving her curls and her daily routine. It's clear that Deanna isn't just looking to fill a chair; she genuinely wants her clients to be happy and feel empowered to manage their hair at home. After seeing these results, my older daughter is already looking forward to her first appointment with Deanna. If you want someone who is patient, thorough, and a true master of their craft, Deanna is the one! She's a gem!

Kathy is a true hair artist. I came here originally asking for a digital perm but because Kathy is…read morelegit, she said my hair is too damaged for it which was disappointing. However, we decided on a fresh cut and I am so pleased with how it turned out. It feels so much lighter and she showed me how to style it, which is actually something that appears doable for me. I was super nervous - I did not want to end up, looking like Dora the Explorer with bangs which I had not had for literally decades, but she made them perfect. I just showed her one picture and she made some suggestions on what she thought would look better and I let her do her thing. I placed my trust in her and I am so thankful for her expertise

My daughter and I had a long hair cut trim and style done yesterday and we were so happy with…read moreKathy's service from beginning to end. She was very friendly and professional. We had a relaxing shampoo and she took time to get our layered cut and blow dry right. They were the best cuts we got. We will definitely go back next time we are in town.

BLACK CURLS IN OC HAVE A SAFE PLACE!! Michelle is so amazing at what she does, she has helped my…read morecurl pattern recover DRAMATICALLY after years of incorrect haircuts! Michelle not only recognizes my various curl types, but cuts each accordingly, layer by layer! When I first came to see Michelle for her customized curly experience, I was so nervous! Curly cuts don't come cheap!!! And admittedly, I wasn't totally convinced that a white woman in South OC could deliver...but after years of bad haircuts, I was recovering from layers cut incorrectly, and decided it was time to commit to fixing it with a curly cut. Michelle genuinely blew me away with her work and I could SEE it was worth it! By taking the time to notice the different curl patterns throughout my hair, cutting with a purpose of fixing the damage, and hand curling each of my tired layers, I finally got a haircut that left me with an authentic BIG smile! From that moment it was decided, and everyone has seen the change in my hair since! My hair is so much happier and healthier now that I've been seeing Michelle for the past 11 months! I admittedly don't even go on a consistent schedule, just when I feel when things need a trim, but the difference is OBVIOUS. My hope for any OC parents of kids with curls ESPECIALLY biracial kids whose hair you're still learning--come to Michelle!! Michelle knows type 3 and type 4 hair and does justice for my various type 3 curls, making me so happy every time I come to see her. Y'all she knows what she is DOING!!

TLDR: Michelle is incredible! She is the best thing that happened to my curls in decades! With her…read morecut and techniques I consistently still have amazing curls from day 1 to day 5 (and that once included a day at an amusement park with rollercoasters on day 4)! I will definitely be going back and I cannot recommend her enough for anyone with curls whether you are new to being a curly girl or a longterm curly veteran! I guarantee you will learn something from her! Longer version: I've followed various curly girl methods for over 20 years and have been getting curly hair cuts for just as long. If there is a wash/style/refresh method of doing hair or a curly product I have probably tried it at some point. That said, new things come out and I love learning so every few years I'll try a different stylist just to see if they teach me new techniques I don't know. Michelle blew me away! Not only did she give me a phenomenal hair cut with great layers but she showed me her techniques and products. I had been introduced to Innersense before and wasn't really blown away but Michelle did a great job explaining the products and why they are cleaner/easier to use with less heavy oils than some other curly products. In the past, I have gotten good curl definition but usually have pretty significant frizz by day 3-4 but with Michelle's methods I have almost no frizz or halo at day 5, despite still having decent volume and amazing definition. Not only that but I had to do a wash/style day during a work trip and only needed half the amount of product I previously used which is HUGE for me since I almost always travel with only carry-ons. The products really are cleaner/easier to use than anything I have tried. I have also always struggled with refreshing my curls between wash days, but she went over her technique with me and I am now able to refresh my hair easily without it coming out stringy/greasy or wet enough that I felt like I should just do another wash day. Plus she pointed out a line of damage from where I was always ponytails/pinappling my curls and so now I am being more intentional about changing up my implements for putting my hair up. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, and I love that she still attends continuous education to constantly improve herself. She is definitely my new stylist for the foreseeable future and I am so incredibly glad I decided to try her!

I've been trusting Minjoo with my hair for over a decade and she's the only person I'd trust! So…read moremuch so that I've continued to fly to go see her even when I've moved far away. I have very thick and difficult to manage hair, and she's managed to give me perms that look so natural that I often get compliments on my hair. She's also very professional in honoring appointments/times, and friendly and easy to talk to. If you're looking for trendy, natural looking perms (though she does it all), look no further than Minjoo!

Love my haircut!! Minjoo is such a sweetheart & rly knows her stuff. I had an idea of what I wanted…read morebut rly appreciated her expertise in recommending what my hair actually needed as the ends were really dying / unhealthy. The salon was cute & everyone was rly nice! Minjoo's vibrant energy def made my day! Will def be coming back for my next haircut!

I wanted to take this time to thank all the stylists at Salon Laurent for working along side me…read moreover the past 5 years I will remember all the good times we had! that's for sure. To all my clients I also want to thank you for your continued support and love. I have moved to a new salon called LEGENDS II SALON in Rancho Santa Margarita and look forward to see you all soon. If you need any recommendations please DM and I will help you as needed. Blessings Diane

I get my partial weave done here. My hairdresser Mary is phenomenal and SO accommodating. She makes…read moreyou feel like a friend. The salon is spotless and has plenty of parking. It's a bit farther from where I live, but she and her expertise are definitely worth the drive.

Joyce KNOWS hair. She is simply one of the best and really knows how to cut and style hair. I have…read moregone to her for trims and I have gone to her for serious re-styling going from long to short hair, etc. She knows how to do it all. My husband also get his hair cut by her and he is always happy. She is in her own little studio in a salon that is right next to Target and great spots for lunch. I highly recommend you check out Joyce :)

I finally found Joyce!! The best haircut ever!! Joyce really…read morecares and listens to what you want. She doesn't cut the way she wants to cut it she cuts the way you want your hair to come out!! If you want the bell stylist around see Joyce!!

Taylor has been my colorist/hairdresser for 2 years now and I couldn't be happier. She really knows…read moreher stuff! Cute boutique station and relaxing atmosphere. She is very talented and fun to talk to. Loving my highlights after waiting forever for her to reopen!

I don't write many yelp reviews but I had to share my amazing experience with Taylor. She listened…read moreto me and did exactly what I wanted when she did my hair for my wedding. It's hard to find stylist that is so good with color and she did a great job on my brunette color with highlights. I was so happy with how it turned out that day, it was subtle and absolutely perfect! I highly recommend Taylor, you will have a great experience and leave feeling BEAUTIFUL!!!

Danielle primarily does extensions but she also does amazing haircuts. I was rocking a bad bob cut…read moreand she fixed it with precision & skill. Thank you Danielle!

Literally the friendliest and best stylist in the world! Danielle has an excellent scheduling…read moreprocess and has a super flexible schedule for both men and women! Super fun to talk to and very efficient too! She has a private salon suite and specializes in Invisible Bead hair extensions.