I contacted Joanna for a color correction after another salon did an extremely horrible balayage…read morejob a couple weeks prior (before after pics attached). To say I am happy is an understatement. I'm almost 40 and this was the first time in my adult life that I walked out with exactly what I wanted. Joanna takes her time, is highly skilled, and meticulous in her craft. Getting my hair colored has always been a scary experience (Asian hair probs), and I'm so happy to have finally found someone who I trust in fully. Thank you Joanna!

Joanna has been cutting my hair for four years now…read more She's an attentive, detail-oriented stylist and a super fun girl to talk to and spend time with. I highly recommend her. It's to the point where I can go in and she'll know what my hair needs. I can trust her to try out different styles on me. While I always stay within the realm of a contemporary men's cut, I enjoy getting something longer, or shorter, or preppier. Joanna riffs off of what I usually get, which is a fun way to keep hair interesting and seasonal. I love how she styles my girlfriend's hair as well. A similar look to Olivia Munn's hairstyle on Newsroom- it's always a nicely tailored, layered look for her shoulder length style, which she blow-dries to add volume and bounce. Joanna was my hair and makeup stylist on an editorial fashion shoot (I'm a photographer). She brought her equipment, showed up on time, and did three separate looks for our model that whole day. The looks turned out fantastic. To have trust in a stylist to maintain our personal image is a great treasure. Joanna is nothing short of that. You can find her now at Union Salon South, Pasadena on 435 S. Fair Oaks.

I came to kenzie with what we call "virgin hair". she did such an amazing job I couldn't believe…read moreit. I went from brunette to "bronde" and it looks so natural and I feel like a million bucks! She also has the most friendly personality and makes you feel at home in her studio. I can't wait to keep coming back!

Couldn't recommend Kenzie more! I shared a few photos and ideas of what I wanted and Kenzie had a…read moreperfect plan that turned out exactly like I wanted. She was able to get me the right look, but also keep it low maintenance knowing that my work schedule means I can't come to the salon too many times a year for highlights. The space is cute and comfortable, the location is great, and parking is a breeze which all makes it even better. I've gotten so many compliments on my color! I also appreciate that Kenzie focused on how to keep my hair healthy in addition to a beautiful final look.

Melissa went ABOVE and BEYOND with my hair. This was one of the best haircuts I've gotten in a long…read moretime. She took her time going deep into my scalp with a refreshing/tingly treatment followed by an ozone steaming before cutting and styling my hair. My hair hasn't been this soft/shiny in years and it's all thanks to her! If you want a spa-level treatment with personal tailored touches, this is your girl! 10/10 experience, I couldn't recommend her more!

Really damaged my hair with the perm they used. I now have to chop it all off to stop it from…read morebreaking off piece by piece over the last year. It went from shoulder length to a few inches of damaged hair, basically breaking off until it reached the untreated growth. I'm basically wearing hats and wigs now. It's been very depressing watching it shrink and become thin and uneven.

April braided my hair for Burning Man, but I was in such excruciating pain I had to undo my hair. I…read moreevetually found a lady who did my braids and I made it to Burning Man three days later than originally planned. The braids I had did not hurt at all, and I would often forget I had them on my head (my entire hair was up, not down). And my braids lasted the entire Burning Mud 2023. This is what I wrote the night after I came back from April's hair salon: "My braids are the type of braids that go along your head, not the ones that hang down. I have small braids on the sides (above my ears) and then I have one large French braid in the middle. My scalp is non-stop throbbing from pain. She saw me curling up in the chair in pain (the entire time) and continued to braid them insanely tight. She was cracking up and kept repeating some phrase that basically communicated how they needed to be tight. I am a white girl who has no idea how braids should be done. So I believed April, but I thought they would stop hurting later. I did have braids last year, also for the burn, and nothing was hurting. I have had surgery done on my big toe without anesthesia, I had four premolars extracted when I was a kid without anesthesia, and April braiding my hair is No. 3 most painful experience in my life. For hair?! Is that normal? I am in so much painful discomfort it is difficult to put into words. I am supposed to pack for Burning Man, and I literally cannot do anything because I don't know what to do with myself. It is hard to believe I can be in this much pain from braids, and it is hard to believe I need to be in this much pain from braids." If, for some weird reason, you think pain with braids is ok, cosider this. Here is what I found about painful braids. If they do not stop hurting by tomorrow, there is no way I am keeping them. "Camp adds that prolonged tension on the hair from tight hairstyles, braids, buns, or ponytails can weaken the root of the follicle. Over time, the hair follicle may become permanently damaged, leading to hair loss.Wear your hair down to loosen any tension, thus weighing the braids down. This is a simple way to not tug at the roots or scalp." ""If a hairstyle pulls on the scalp and is causing pain, then it is likely too tight and causing mechanical damage to the hair follicle," explains Garshick." "Tight braids can lead to hair loss down the road, especially if you make a habit of wearing tight braid styles. "If the braids are unbearably tight, I highly recommend taking them out to prevent hair loss or breakage," says Pounce." "Tight braids can potentially cause permanent damage to the scalp and the hair," says Bailey. She explains that when braids are too tight, they can potentially cause soreness or follicular pustules (inflamed, sore, raised bumps on the scalp) in addition to traction alopecia." "Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by continuous tension on the hair follicle," Camp explains. "Tight hairstyles, such as buns or braids, can weaken the root of the hair follicle. Traction alopecia is biphasic, which means that, initially, the hair loss is temporary and can be repaired if the tension on the follicle is removed. If the tension continues, the hair loss can be... permanent." Garshick adds that while traction alopecia can initially be considered non-scarring, it can evolve into a scarring hair loss if not addressed." https://www.byrdie.com/braids-that-are-too-tight-5079461 "Yes, tight braids can cause sores on the scalp. When braids are too tight, they can pull on the hair roots, causing the hair follicles to become inflamed. This inflammation can lead to the formation of sores, which can be painful and even become infected." "Wearing tight braids can have a number of negative consequences, including scalp sores, hair folliculitis, and even hair loss. Scalp sores from tight braids are often accompanied by itching, redness, and pain, making it difficult to comb, wash, or style your hair." https://edgenaturale.com/blogs/news/scalp-sores-from-tight-braids-what-you-need-to-know

I was referred to Rae by a local neighborhood group when I asked for recommendations for a cut. One…read moresatisfied client said she doesn't trust anyone else with her hair, and I can see why. Rae has a cool spot at Sola Salons in Cypress and I immediately felt welcome from the moment we met. Rae is pro, gets the vibe of the client in the chair and makes the magic happen. This was a revision cut after my other stylist cut 14" off and while the style looked good, it just wasn't "me". Rae however fixed that by shaping up, texturizing and getting some movement going for my straight fine soft hair. Before the cut I felt boring and now I feel fun and more like myself. She also has great taste in music and decor and I recommend her to all. She knows her craft and cares about her clients! Just go ahead and book an appointment with her. You can thank me later!

I made an appointment for "Blood & Glitter" (full effects makeup) for Halloween but she only…read morecharged me for Shadowplay (ordinary makeup application). As a woman who never puts on makeup, and whose eyes flinch when something comes near them. I can attest that Rae is super gentle and communicates what she is doing at every moment! It was like hanging out with a friend listening to tunes in her cozy private (fully walled) space. I'll be back next time I need any MUA services! Thank you

Mira Lima is a great hair and make up professional…read more I couldn't be happier with my hair and makeup! Mira Lima is incredibly talented and made me feel absolutely stunning. My makeup looked flawless, elegant, and lasted all day and night without needing touch-ups. My hair was beautifully styled with soft, glamorous waves that held perfectly. She paid attention to every detail and truly brought my vision to life. Not only is she gifted, but she's also warm, professional, and made the entire experience enjoyable. I received so many compliments! I highly recommend Mira Lima to anyone looking for exceptional hair and makeup for a special occasion. Thank you for making me feel beautiful!

My hair has never been this soft and it's exactly the color that I wanted. Mira is so talented and…read moreI love her energy. She makes me feel so comfortable.

I have been going to Analucia for my hair since 2017. She's…read moreliterally the best in my book. I hopped around from stylist to stylist before finding her through a recommendation from a friend. Started off with just getting a haircut and have graduated to extensions and keratin treatments. She has even done my hair and makeup for my engagement photos and wedding down to my baby shower and maternity photos. I love her and consider her family xoxo

I've struggled for years trying to have a stylist do my highlights without leaving my hair…read moreorange.... Well, I found her! Analucia does an amazing job. This salon is zen and relaxing. I leave extremely happy with all the services!

I got Japanese straightening done at this salon, and I'm really disappointed with the results. When…read moreI washed my hair after 2 days it looked like nothing happened--my hair was still curly and actually felt more damaged than before. For the price I paid, this was a complete waste of money. I would not recommend this salon for Japanese straightening. Hi, this isn't a duplicate review. I purchased the Japanese straightening treatment under Kelli, but the person who messaged me was Eric. I expected good service since the salon was rated 5 stars, my hair was damaged and remained curly even after following all the aftercare instructions. I'm simply sharing my honest experience because I paid for a service that did not deliver the results promised.. Just sharing my honest experience.

EDIT: Given the below I asked both Kelli and Eric for a partial refund given that I wanted to take…read moremy business elsewhere after the treatment Eric provided did not work at all (never been here before so why would I go back after this). Kelli's response to that was that I should talk to Eric, and Eric ghosted me after that request (he actually didn't respond for 24 hours after I initially texted him and only did respond after I told Kelli I would write this review). I pointed out that $25 was given to him as a tip---they wouldn't even do that! Kelly did mention in her response below that they actually did not refuse to give a partial refund or the tip. So that's great! As soon as they do that I will update this post. If you're seeing this message it means they have still not given any refund whatsoever. _______________________________________________________________________ I unfortunately have to echo the poor experience posted by another reviewer of the Japanese hair straightening. I wish I had seen that review before I made the appointment. I called Kelli after seeing a Groupon for Japanese hair straightening. She was not available to do the appointment on the day that I was available so referred me to her colleague, Eric. He did the straightening and I followed the aftercare instructions. The treatment did not work. My hair looks the same frizzy wavy way that it did before the treatment. I messaged both Kelli and Eric about this and sent pictures. Kelli admitted that the product was not left in long enough for the treatment to work but offered to fix it by doing a keratin treatment (which would not have the same perfectly straight lasting results of the Japanese hair straightening) or to do the Japanese hair straightening again at no cost. I did my research by contacting other professionals who very sternly warned me that doing another Japanese hair straightening treatment would be very damaging to my hair. I said that I did not want to come back and have another treatment done and that I would like a partial refund. Kelli's response when I brought that up was that I should just talk to Eric from now on. My intention with the post is just to warn other people about my experience. It's been 3 days and I see no red damage to my hair, so at least there is that. I think that both Kelli and Eric had the best of intentions here and I assume do great work on other procedures so all I can share is my own experience with this specific procedure. I would very much encourage you to go elsewhere.