I had a great experience at SAGE! The salon is located at a beautiful courtyard. On the second…read morefloor, is their space with a lovely designed interior. Valet is apparently free, but I found street parking in front of OSPI. I initially found SAGE on Yelp, then visited their website to learn more before booking. I really appreciated how transparent they are. Each stylist has a profile with a bio and a picture. The services and individual pricings are listed upfront in the booking portal, which made it easy to choose someone who fit what I was looking for. Price transparency is important to me, and at the very end I was charged exactly what I booked. My stylist was Mikayla, and she was incredibly meticulous/detail-oriented. She spent about 4.5 hours perfecting my Full Highlights, and I never felt like she was rushing through any part of the process. During the consultation, I felt heard. She listened to what I wanted without any judgment or pressure to steer me toward a different outcome. Instead, the conversation felt collaborative, with explanations that helped me make informed decisions. I know for some, having to chat for all that time may be daunting. Mikayla struck the perfect balance between friendly conversation and giving me space. She clearly communicated each step of the process before doing it. My Full Highlights service included foiling, toning, a shadow root, a hair mask, and a full blowout. I'm so happy with how everything turned out!

I had such a great experience at SAGE, especially with Colby!…read more From the moment I arrived, everyone was welcoming and the salon itself is beautiful. Colby really took the time to listen to what I wanted and understood exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to keep my long hair while adding movement and shape, and he absolutely nailed it. My hair finally looks the way I had envisioned. Beyond his talent, he was incredibly kind and thoughtful throughout the appointment. Before I left, he even let me know that if there was anything I'd like adjusted after living with the haircut for a few days, he'd be happy to take care of it. That level of care and attention really stood out. I'm so glad I found both SAGE and Colby. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a stylist who truly listens and delivers.

My boyfriend could not say more good things about his experience today at Rapor with their newest…read morestylist Talia! She did such an amazing job with his hair and I would highly recommend her to any man or woman looking for a new stylist in Costa Mesa. Great customer service and an incredible new stylist!

THIS IS $290 I came to this salon in March and returned in…read moreMay for the same service: a highlight root touch-up. Aside from a few highlights around my face and on the top of my head, it didn't look like I had recently had my roots highlights touched up at all. My hair looks grown out as if I had not even had it done. Watch the video and you be the judge. When I brought up my concerns, the owner, I sent her this same video (Emily) explained that this is what the salon considers a partial ROOT highlight touchup. I already had my hair previously bleached . I respect that explanation, but for $240 plus a $50 tip ($290 total), I expected a more noticeable result. She offered to correct it for an additional $50. I'm sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision and have a clear understanding of what this salon considers a partial highlight ROOT service.

I've been going to Thao at Hair Society for several years now. She was the first person to ever…read morecolor my hair, back when I still had virgin hair. I remember feeling extremely nervous the first time I lightened my hair, worried about potential damage. Thao guided me through the entire process and reassured me that she would keep my hair healthy while also making sure it remained low maintenance. Over the years, I've gone from dark to light and back to dark again. Each time, Thao has been incredibly professional and patient. I remember sending her numerous inspiration photos, and she was always honest about what was achievable with my hair. Without causing any damage, she successfully lightened my hair without it ever becoming brassy. Keep in mind when you go light, you have to get it toned and maintain your hair or it could potentially get brassy. Thao is very personable and always makes me feel welcomed and comfortable--like she's not just my hairstylist but also my therapist. I constantly get compliments on my cut and color, thanks to her. Whether it's your first time getting your hair done or you've been coloring it for years and need someone new you can trust, I highly recommend Thao! Hair Society recently relocated and is now at Tomahawk Salon, located at 775 West 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

I just had the best experience with Amanda at Hair Society, just look at the before and after!! She…read moretook that mess, said holdupp and turned my $h*t show into a masterpiece, she really understood the assignment. She said Bibbidi-Bobbidi- Boo honey!! I am looking and feeling summer time fine‍ Amanda was and will forever be a hair genie, and she is super kind and deserves all the stars and more. Have a blessed day

I've been going to Janeth for about 3 years now and I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my…read morehair. When I first started going to her, my hair was super damaged and short, and over time she completely transformed it. My hair is now so much healthier, longer, and stronger thanks to her care and consistency. She always takes her time, listens to exactly what I want, and somehow makes my hair come out even better every time!! She also does my extensions and blends them so perfectly. I always leave feeling pretty, and refreshed after my appointments!!! Not only is she amazing at what she does, but she's also such a sweet and caring person who truly cares about her clients. The salon atmosphere is always relaxing, it honestly feels like a little self-care day every time I go. lol If you're looking for someone who truly cares about hair health and makes you feel beautiful every appointment, I 100% recommend booking with Janeth!!

This review took me months to write because reliving it is genuinely upsetting. I want to start by…read moresaying the stylist I saw, Caitlyn, is a sweet person but she destroyed my hair. I went to her in October for a refresh of my highlights. I was already nervous, since my previous stylist had moved away and always took great care of my fine hair, making sure it never got damaged. I told Caitlyn upfront that I was anxious about letting someone new bleach my hair, given a history of stylists frying it, and that I chose her specifically because she's a senior stylist. She reassured me she doesn't use heat dryers and starts with a low developer, so my hair would be fine. Once I was in the chair, I explained exactly what I wanted: a little brighter, a refresh of all my highlights, but keeping the dark root and dimension shown in my before photo. She agreed and got started. She never mentioned pricing, so I assumed it would be around $400 at most. During the appointment, she suggested going through my ends because they looked dark. I said maybe next time, since I wanted to preserve the integrity of my hair. Later, she mentioned she'd gone ahead and done a few extra pieces at the bottom anyway something I never asked for. By the time she finished washing my hair, it was already dark outside, so I told her not to worry about blow-drying it. I went home with wet hair. Even then, it looked extremely blonde, which worried me, but I assumed it was just because it was wet. At checkout, I was shocked: the total came to $650. I left a tip anyway because she was watching the screen as I paid and I felt put on the spot. (Receipts attached.) When I got home, my husband immediately said my hair looked way too blonde and pointed out broken pieces. He was right. Over the next few days, it kept breaking. My hair had taken years to get healthy, and in one appointment it became dry, brittle, and was falling out. The extra strands she did without asking only made the breakage worse. I ended up buying box dye to fix the color myself, since I hated how it looked. As of June 2026, I've had to cut at least 8 inches off, and I'm still working to repair the damage. This experience caused me real distress -- I loved my hair, and I deeply regret trying a new stylist. I'm sharing this so it doesn't happen to anyone else. Before, after, and current photos are attached.

Seyoung did such an amazing job!! Looks exactly like the pintrest photos I showed her and she did…read morewhat was best for my hair and what would last the longest. She was such a nice person to talk to and we got along really well.

Thank you Seyoung for your expertise. My first time and I am very happy with her work. She puts in…read moreher love into her masterpiece. She will be my Forever girl.

I had the most WONDERFUL experience with Trinidad [ Trini ]. His vibe, his energy, his attention to…read moredetail & most importantly, his skill!!! He's such an amazing hair stylist. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Background: I dyed my own hair blonde from my natural Dark Brown color. Needless to say, I COMPLETELY ruined my hair. I had breakage throughout the top-mid sections & it felt so rough & stringy. I then began cutting my own hair. [I absolutely do not recommend anyone ever doing their own hair.] Usually my hair grows in quickly, but after I have extensively processed & chopped the hair unevenly; my hair wasn't growing as it usually does. Trini to the rescue. I sent him inspirational photos & what my hair currently looked like but agreed to see it physically to decide what we could do about it. I was ok with having to go with a pixie cut or a short bob aline. This morning was my appointment. He was able to keep a lot more hair than I thought. He performed a few techniques & had my hair feeling absolutely soft & new. It's bouncy, it's soft & most importantly perfectly styled. He uses the Oribe line which he loves & recommended a treatment/leave in for me. I had to take it. This will most definitely keep my hair tamed & hydrated until our next appointment. Maintenance is key & I will do my part to get my hair at its best. &&& yes, I have my next appointment booked out as he books pretty in advance. He specializes in curly & short hair. If you are searching for your stylist...look no further & check him out. Love love love Trini.

I have been to this Beautiful salon twice now. Not only do I love my stylist Trinidad but the…read moreentire salon speaks art and beauty. From the creative art pieces on the wall, to the open and reimagined space. It is relaxing, modern while being warm and classy. Everyone who works there is friendly, has a smile on their face and shows gratitude. Trinidad is my hair stylist and ever since my first hair cut we had a couple of months ago, I have not been disappointed. For someone busy with fine, straight hair, options are limited , but with Trinidad's artistry, my hair looks full, fun, is beautifully layered and light! I appreciate that Trinidad tries to not just cut hair, but give it a personality and character! Not to mention his hospitality and genuine care. Can't wait for my next visit!

I love this salon and Jessi! Her attention to detail and eye for style are exceptional, and her…read moreexperience really shows in the quality of her work. The salon itself has great energy and a welcoming atmosphere. Always a great experience- I highly recommend it! Cheers

10/10 experience! Lauren was incredibly attentive and made sure she understood my vision perfectly…read more She's extremely talented, so if you're looking for fantastic highlights, book with her!!

Really unprofessional experience today. I was scheduled for an appointment at 8:30am. Thursday it…read morewas changed to 8am (totally fine) morning of the appointment it was changed to 8:15am (again, not a big deal) I arrive at the salon at 8:15am- text my stylist that I've arrived. One minute later she texts me that she forgot the keys to the salon and won't be able to take me until 2pm. Most unprofessional experience I've had in the service industry and disappointing since this place had such great reviews. If I could give zero stars I would.

I want to thank Audra not only for saving my hair, but taking me on a same day appointment right…read morebefore an important weekend event I had. My previous perm (with another hair salon) permed my hair completely flat... so I found Uncaged and reached out. I dont know much about hair care and have never done a perm before this instance in my life, and wasn't aware of the chemicals in the solutions and how it could burn my hair off and all that crazy stuff. As if I needed that after my unfortunate experience with the other salon. Audra reached out, found what solutions were used and as a precaution, did a test strand before diving right in. Keep in mind I had my hair permed flat literally the day before. If it wasn't for her expertise, attention to detail and kindness, I don't know what I'd do. I would highly recommend seeing her - I mean check out the hair !