Helen is an ABSOLUTE GEM. I've never had hair extensions before so I really didn't know what to expect, but from the second I stepped into her salon I immediately felt totally comfortable (the space is beautiful!). The consultation was about an hour, and she did a thorough examination of my hair and walked me through what options would work best for me. She genuinely cares about your hair and scalp health, and she's super knowledgable and passionate about what she does. I left feeling so excited and knew I was going to be in good hands. My installation/style appointment was SO much fun. Helen is professional but she's extremely personable, and I felt like the time just flew by. The extension installation process was so quick, and she talked me through the aftercare and maintenance process so I felt totally prepared to take care of them when I left. I'm so thrilled to have found Helen; I'm obsessed with my new long hair (and my new haircut, which is PERFECT) and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment! read more

I started hair loss treatment at this salon recently and have already seen improvement in hair shedding. Helen is professional, knowledagble, kind, and overall just a lovely person. She sincerely want to improve your hair health. She is also honest and never tries to upsell you services you may not need. read more

I am beyond grateful to Helen at Hair Dreams for bringing back my youthful, think, long, healthy-looking blonde hair with her hand-tied weft extensions! Helen created the perfect color match for me, and I'm impressed by how my extensions look so natural! I got my extensions first done in August 2025 in advance of competing in the Mrs. America pageant, and I went back in October to get a redo. The extensions held up well and still looked beautiful despite my 2-month hair growth! I felt so blessed to have Helen help me with my hair before the pageant, because I felt so confident on stage with thicker, fuller, longer hair. Not only is Helen a passionate expert at what she does, she is kind, warm and fun! Her salon is easy to locate (with parking!) and provides a chic, relaxing, private atmosphere. She also offers head spa treatments, which I can't wait to try next! Helen's the absolute best! You will not regret booking with her!! read more

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Helen is truly the best at what she does. I had my first microline consultation with her September of 2023 for my wedding and have been going to her since. She's very knowledgeable, makes you feel very comfortable and will answer all your questions/concerns. Her head-spas are the best! I highly recommend them if you haven't tried them yet. Your scalp will feel amazing after and they are also very relaxing. read more

Short Version: Helen is amazing and I would trust her with my life!!!! I had the best experience during my scalp appointment with her. 100/10 Long Version: I visited Helen on August 8th for a scalp treatment and OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!! This service exceeded all my expectations. I knew that it was going to be amazing but wow, Helen blew me away with her service. She was so informative and thorough when talking to me about my scalp health. She really took the time to explain everything to me, and provided me with some tips to improve my scalp and hair health. The first part of the appt consisted of checking my scalp with a little camera (which was so cool) and Helen giving me LOTS of informative information about my personal scalp/hair health. The next part is the treatment itself. Helen really took her time to show me and my scalp love. She gave me a crystal eye mask (that was so cooling and soothing), a foot rest to put my legs up, a blanket to keep me cozy, and meditative music to set the mood. I felt so comfortable and safe that I even dozed off a bit towards the end. Helen even took the time to share her intentions in the services she provides to her clients. She really puts so much love and thought into EVERY step THANK YOU HELEN! I will absolutely be back for a scalp service and am planning on gifting this service to my mom for her birthday!! read more

If you are looking for a person who really cares about your hair and about you in general, you want to go to Helen. She helped me rid myself of the most bothersome and ridiculously expensive extensions I had been using before I found her and gave me the best quality, most easy-to-take- care-of weft extensions that are actually affordable. I am a wash-and-go person who swims and hikes, so I need something that looks beautiful and natural without any effort, and I got exactly that. I have had my weft for more than a year, and it still looks wonderful. She also helped me get my hair healthy by giving me the right shampoo and conditioner. Also, Helen never tries to sell you stuff you don't need or want. She meets you exactly where you are and gives you exactly what you want, ready to advise you, but not pushing anything on you at all. Now I tried the TED treatment because, of course, nothing is better than more of my own hair that unfortunately thinned out in my late thirties. It's an easy, quick appointment during which Helen washed my hair and then applied some kind of growth serum and ultrasound to make the serum go deeply onto the hair. After three treatments, I can expect my hair to be denser by 25-60 percent, and I'm so excited and can't wait for the results. read more

After suffering from hair loss for over thirty years due to PCOS, multiple endocrine disorders, COVID, and, most recently, cancer treatment, I am growing new hair! A certificated trichologist and licensed beautician, Helen is genuinely passionate about the individual needs of her clients, providing private analysis and treatment. The TED/Alma procedure is painless and effective. The private head spa service is a multi-sensory, indulgent experience. Helen provides a very unique, relaxing atmosphere. My hair has never felt healthier! read more

Hair Dreams/Helen are beyond amazing and I look forward to every visit. Been utilizing Helen's services and many qualifications for almost a decade. The salon is basically a full spa at this point, and one of the only I know in the LA area that offer scalp treatments and a wellness center. Helen is incredibly thorough and as clear as one can get when it comes to quoting and pricing. The salon is nicely tucked away and private. I've recommended her wealth of services to everyone. Especially individuals hoping to work on hair loss and who want to walk out of a salon like a new person. Love her!!! read more

Helen is a dream There are not enough good things to say about her salon, her knowledge, her transparency, and ultimately her craft. Salon: immaculate. My favorite part - you get the owner all to yourself. I don't know any other place that offers this unique advantage as the status quo. You'll never be stuck waiting under a heat lamp while she works on another head of hair. This allows for you and Helen to truly collaborate. She not only values your input but also your time. She listens to your needs, goals, and lifestyle and delivers your vision seamlessly, every time. Knowledge: beyond. She's consistently taking classes, researching and updating her services. In turn, her clients are always receiving the highest quality care. The holistic side of her business is another tenet that sets this place apart. She cares for much more than your hair. She cares for your overall health by using clean products and services that promote a healthy scalp and a healthier you! Transparency: this is a biggie for me. Yes, extensions are an investment. But she's upfront, reasonable, and honest. Craft: impeccable. I'm very picky and hard to please. Because of Helen, I can honestly say I've never been happier with my hair. I get complimented on it ALL THE TIME. My colorblind husband who literally notices nothing tells me how beautiful my hair is all thanks to Helen. I am SO happy I found this salon and this woman. Do yourself a favor, go see her and get the head spa ‍ scalp treatment. read more

I chose Hair Dreams because it is very close to me and the reviews were high. This is my first time getting extensions (for my birthday) and I wanted the best quality. First impression: the consultation was really nice. Helen is professional, but down to earth and lively. I felt taken care of and her salon is gorgeous! Clean and a beautiful aesthetic. It feels high-end because it is. She answered all of my questions and I felt secure in her guidance about the hair we chose. Experience: the day of my appointment, I felt nothing but excitement. The hair she ordered was great quality and came with a care set. The application time wasn't very long and she had entertainment for me, drinks, and snacks. There was no pain and the process seemed to fly by. Quality: I haven't had my extensions long but they feel great. I've never had them before, so I can't complain. I'm not tender-headed so the little tugging I feel from the weight of the extensions isn't bad at all. It feels like my hair, but more. Price: THIS IS NOT CHEAP! I'll say it was a little painful to pay for the consultation, the hair and the service, but I've spent my life taking cheap routes on my care. If you're not willing to invest, that's fair, but you should also feel confident about the hair you pay for. Overall, Helen is great and I look forward to being a client long term! read more

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My hairstylist recommended Helen, and I'm so glad she did! During my consultation appointment, she explained everything to me thoroughly and patiently. My problem is that I have hair loss, and she is definitely the one to go to! She explained the options of what I can do to hopefully add volume to my hair and to start some regrowth. Her explanations were very thorough and she was honest in regard to all the pros and cons of various treatments. After going home and thinking about which treatment would be best for my situation, I decided to go with the Alma TED treatments. I have only had one treatment so far, but I was impressed with the care she took during the process. She was gentle and explained what she was doing every step of the way. It didn't take long at all! Afterward, she really took the time to give me tips on how to improve the health of my scalp. Helen puts so much love into her work and you can just tell she is fabulous at what she does! Friendly, knowledgeable, caring, kind, thorough, informative...I could just go on forever! A big thank you to Helen...looking forward to my next treatment and the results! read more

The best Hairdreams person I have met so far. If you have to drive three hours do so she really knows what she's doing very fast but very good.! Highly recommend read more

I have nothing but absolutely amazing things to say about Helen. She is a professional who has honed in on her craft and is the complete best at it, while still bringing you warmth and comfort when you enter her salon. I loved her and what she did for my hair so much after a few appointments that I asked her to do my hair at my wedding. There is no one else I would go to for hair extensions, she is so good at what she does. I couldn't recommend her more. read more

Yoooooo!!!!! This girl gave me the hair I've always wanted in my head but could never meet any stylists that could see my vision. I've had just about every method weave and swore off them until I could find the right person and she's it. I got micro links and they are so flat and comfy. Helen made me feel so comfortable in her beautifully decorated private salon( It doesn't look like you're typical stiff and stuck up salon). I felt like an exclusive celebrity getting my hair done lol. Her customer service is unmatched which is something I pay attention too when dropping some $$$ on my hair. She had good snacks, nespresso, and a microwave so I could heat up my meal prep food, which is a big deal if you're like me trying to eat healthy on the go. Lastly, my hair is beautiful, sexy and fits the idea of who I am and how I see myself and Helen helped bring that image and confidence out. You will love sitting in her chair while snacking, listening to smooth sexy music and feeling like you are talking to you're soulmate best friend. read more

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Helen has been cutting/coloring my teenage daughters hair for the last 8 year. She is professional, precise, and takes time to provide the highest quality salon I have experienced. It is without hesitation I give her 12 out of 5 stars. Helen is honest, approachable and highly skilled. If you want quality work Helen is the person to see. A+++++ read more

Once again Helen slays my hair. I wanted to change things up a bit without coloring my actual hair, so she suggested custom colored hair extensions! read more

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Helen is INCREDIBLE. She's knowledgeable, professional, and damn good at what she does. Sitting in her chair is such a joy and I couldn't be happier to support a small business owner like herself. Story time: I had always wanted extensions, but wasn't sure they would work with my active lifestyle. I typically don't style my hair and was looking for the length and fullness without having to actually do my hair every day. Helen recommended bonded tips, so that's what we did, and I am never looking back! She gave me the long, blonde look I've wanted since I can remember. Not only do I have the look, but I can live my life the way I want to! I run, hike, camp, surf, and ski just like I did before; now I look even more beautiful while I do it. I can even rock french braids, which I've never been able to do. I'll be seeing Helen for the remainder of my time on Earth and I suggest you do the same! The pictures for this review are from the day Helen 1. Removed my old extensions 2. Colored my hair, and 3. Installed new extensions What a transformation! read more

Helen did an amazing job!!! We went from red to blonde & I love the results! Her boutique itself is super cute with snacks too. She was so fun to have as a hair stylist & I'll be recommending her to all my friends. Thank you Helen! :) read more

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Helen is TRULY GIFTED at her craft. And just as important, she cares deeply about her clients' satisfaction. I have hair extensions, and my baby fine hair requires an experienced professional who knows how to blend and match my real hair. I've had extensions for close to 15 years and I'm super picky. Helen, THANK YOU for your commitment and attention to detail. I walk out of your salon feeling confident and beautiful!! read more

Helen is the best at extension!!! Just got the best weft extensions today! Couldn't be happier! She is the best in town! Wouldn't go anywhere else for weft extensions! read more

Helen is the best ever! She is so knowledgeable, sweet, and always always makes you feel comfortable and at home. She also works super fast, which is great for me because I can never sit still. I got hair extensions with Helen 2 years ago and she gave me a level of confidence I never even KNEW! It blended so perfectly with my hair. She's truly an EXPERT at her craft and now I wouldn't trust anyone else. She continues to educate herself and improve, and it really shows. My life has been changed forever, thank you Helen !!!!!! read more

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I've been going to Helen for the past 2years! She always nails the color and style that I want. I went in with faded purple hair from our last session and left a whole new person with a spicy red brown. She pays attention to detail and makes sure to discuss the whole process into getting the hair you want. Her boutique is very clean and she provides coffee, water, and snacks. Highly recommend wearing a cute outfit for pics but also you will fall in love with her mirror it is AMAZING. There's no one else I trust with my hair!!! read more

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Helen is the first and only person I have trusted with my hair to do hair extensions. After meeting her for the time in our consultation , I knew she would do such a great job . I've kept coming back because her work is amazing. I've asked her to do highlights on me and she came through and achieved the look for me every single time. Always ask questions !! If you're unsure she'll gladly help you to achieve the hair look you want. Her work of beaded weft extensions has given me a confidence boost! I feel beautiful every single time I leave the hair salon! She's just the best when it comes to your hair needs! read more

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I went in for a hair cut and asked for my bangs to be trimmed. I even mentioned prior how I want to let them grow after this trim . I also mentioned how I don't like them short seconds before the trim. I hasn't as upset when I left the place. Even tipped her still. But now it's been 7 days later haven't been able to wear my bangs done to rock the blue color I paid for . It already faded to green and I've been having to manage to slick my hair back in a ponytail to hide my bangs. I get upset every time I look at the Mirror and hope they grow an inch every night. I'm not one to complain but I'm so unhappy . I paid 360 to walk out feeling ugly. I know my hair will grow back but I clearly asked for a trim and over mentioned how I Louie them. When I looked she said "I hope I didn't cut them to short". read more

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Literally would never trust anyone else to do my extensions. I've been a loyal client of Helen's for 5 years and counting and she does a killer job every time! She's very helpful with recommendations about upkeep and care, as well as products! Consistent, reliable, and always willing to fit me into her schedule. read more

Amazing at every service she provides!! I got hair extensions and they looked so good, I even got compliments from other hair dressers getting my hair styled on various different occasions about how well it was done. Once it was time to get them removed, she trimmed my natural hair, also great! I was scared after extensions my hair would be thinner and damaged but it's actually healthier than ever! Go to Helen she's the best!! read more

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Helen is the best at what she does ! If you're looking for great quality hair extensions and optimal installation I highly recommend Hair Dreams Boutique Salon ! After searching online for a hair salon that offered hair extensions , i found Helen and i can honestly say shes the best ! Thank you Helen ! read more

I haven't stopped coming back to Helen since I found her years ago! This was our most recent transformation on myself and I couldn't be happier with how our visions combined and came to life. She goes the extra mile for each and every one of her clients and it shows in her work. read more

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The worst place !!! Do not go!!! She took 350$ for deposit and I wanted to reschedule and she said no l!!! You cannot reschedule and you cannot get the hair you ordered!!! I have never experienced a terrible customer service like that in my life !!!!!! She basically stole my money!!!! I'm still in shock read more

Helen is not my primary hair stylist, but I've been wanting to go to her for a while because I know she specializes in curly hair. My current hair stylist was unavailable and I needed a trim so badly because my curls were so dry and unmanageable. I went to Helen for a trim and wash and fell in love with her. She is so down to earth and humble that it makes you want to go back for more services. I let her know I just wanted a trim and wanted to avoid getting too much volume because it's not my thing. She took her time observing my hair and asking what it is that I wanted and she totally delivered. It's been a week since my haircut and my hair just feels so healthy. During my visit she recommended Unite hair products and it has worked wonders. She is a little pricier than what I am accustomed to, but she is so worth it! If you have curly hair, I recommend you take a chance with Helen. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Where do I start I booked an appointment for my lady to get her hair done with Helen as a birthday gift the look my lady gave me after Helen was done was of pure joy and happiness I would definitely recommend Helen to any lady that's wants her hair done read more

I don't like the cancellation policy or being required to give a credit card in advance. That's absurd and I have never been required to do that nor will I now. I was all set to make an appointment but saw all your rules. Sorry I'm sure you are good at what you do but I would be a nervous wreck worrying if I'm going to be charged for not following your guidelines. I will look for someone who is less rigid. read more

Helen is the only one who I will trust doing anything to my hair! She really knows her stuff and is honestly the best! If you need a cut, color, Brazilian Blowout, and much more go see Helen! You won't regret it :) read more

I have been going to Helen for my micro link extensions for several years and there is no one I would ever trust more with my hair! She is highly skilled and always makes sure I leave happy...when it comes to extensions you get what you pay for and Helen is definitely the cream of the crop!! read more

I got my fusion extensions done back in May and they still look amazing! I wouldn't trust anyone else to do these with my hair. They blended perfectly and not to mention Helen is so sweet and makes the process painless considering you're in her chair for a few hours +. She will be my go to for all my hair needs and I drive all the way from Santa Barbara (if that doesn't tell you how good she is Idk what will!). read more

Helen is AMAZING! She made me feel so welcomed, comfortable, and cute with my new look! Get your hair handled by Helen - you won't regret it! She's the sweetest! I'll definitely be back read more

I am so excited to have Helen in Pasadena again!!! Helen is patient, kind, informative and multi-talented. The type of individual who is always going above and beyond for her clients, continuing to improve her craft by any means necessary. This is why I am a loyal client of hers! Helen has taught me the importance and value of self care. Not only does she help me maintain beautiful lushes healthy hair, but when she learned that my mother would be losing her hair due to chemo. Helen immediately went out of her way, did research and provided my mother with a special tonic (that she made) to help with discomfort and irritation. When my mothers hair grew back. Helen took her time and made her feel not only beautiful, but comfortable during a time when she wasn't confident in her self. She also provided her with tools and techniques that would help her during this time. Helen will exceed and outperform your expectations! read more

Helen really takes the time to talk to you in depth about what the realistic expectations are with hair extensions. She offers several options at different price points, she provides a very personal experience, which I really appreciate in a hairdressers/extension specialist. Best of all, she knows how to do AMAZING work! I'm very happy and will return. read more

I had really long hair grown out for about 4 years and came in with only a general idea of what I wanted. Didn't know how to clearly explain but Helen asked questions that help lead to the style and length I wanted. She did a great job helping me find the words to describe what I wanted and even better job executing. Very nice and personable. Definitely one of my favorite haircut experiences at a barber/salon. read more

I've been coming to this amazing stylist for 4 years and have never been anything but ecstatic!!! I get extensions plus color plus cut and change my style every time I come. Helen will take the vision of what I want and adapt it to suit not only my hair's fragility (thin and frizzy) but also my face shape. She is fun, caring, always evolving her skills and is a fantastic communicator. I live 45 minutes away and have zero issues taking time out of a busy day to travel to her because she is truly THAT GOOD. read more