Have been seeing Janelle for ten years and she is the absolute best in all of LA. Her goal is always to make sure that my hair is not only beautiful but also healthy and makes sure the color grows out as beautifully and naturally as possible. She listens to my needs and adjusts the service based on the goals we want to achieve. Not to mention getting to spend time with her in the salon is always the most fun. She is professional, caring and beyond generous. Throughout the years I have met her various clients while in the chair and they are all such wonderful warm people which I think speaks volumes on who Janelle is as a person. I am a natural brunette with straight hair and she makes me a gorgeous blonde and I am complimented on my hair CONSTANTLY. She keeps my hair healthy and long and I've been asked multiple times if I wear extensions. I honestly don't know how she can make me a blonde and have healthy thick hair at the same time. When I got married my wedding hair stylist was a shocked at how good my highlights were throughout my whole head (many hair colorists don't do a great job in the back/under parts). I cannot recommend Janelle enough! read more

Janelle is absolutely amazing!!! I wanted to dye my hair back to my natural light/medium brown color after a couple years of black dye. I originally went to a different salon and left with hair darker than I even came in with and they told me another stylist wouldn't be able to get me to my goal either, instead I should just let my natural color grow out and keep cutting the black hair. In just one session with Janelle she was able to get me back to my exact goal color, even though she had such a tough canvas to work with. she gave me the most beautiful highlights as well that looked exactly like the ones i naturally get from the sun. i'm so beyond thrilled with my hair and i can't believe how talented Janelle is at color corrections. I had done several color removers to get the black dye out before I saw Janelle and my hair was around 4 different shades or brown and orange, she was still able to make my hair look absolutely perfect despite me coming in with such a color mess. My hair still feels perfectly healthy too after bleaching with Janelle. I absolutely love my results and i'm so glad I was connected with a hairstylist as talented as her. read more

Janelle is AMAZING! I have been seeing Janelle for over 10 years now and she colors my hair perfectly every time! I joke to myself that if I ever moved, I'd have to fly into LA every 2 months for her to do my hair because I don't think I could ever trust anyone else to touch it! She also cuts my son's long, curly hair and gives him the most trendy cut I've ever seen. He's pretty much the coolest kid in school with that hair. Equal to Janelle's expertise is her personality. She is warm, kind, and compassionate! Always honest with pricing and professional in running her business. I feel so grateful for her! read more

Loving my new hair!! Janelle is a god send I didn't realize I would like having brown hair so much (: read more

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Janelle was so welcoming and so kind from the day I booked my appointment via text, to the time I left. She was able to educate me on my current hair color and the way she was able to instantly recognize what I needed was simply amazing. I am definitely going back. The studio: Intimate and very clean. read more

I finally went to Janelle the first time for hair coloring last week and I'm so amazed at how phenomenal she is at her job. Usually when I go to get my hair colored, it takes about 6 to 8 hours, but Janelle finished it up within 2 hours!! I dread going to get my hair done because of how long others take, but she made it so quick & easy I was relieved. She did not make me wait (which is extremely important to me). I already have a balayage in my hair, I went to her to bring the color higher, starting from my roots. She did a perfect job, she nailed the color and style. She's a real professional, above all she's an artist. When I go to hair stylists, colorists, make up artists, I need to trust them and I need to feel as though they are artists because an artist could look at me, feel my vibe and produce a work of art, which is exactly what she did. I will always go to Janelle from now on, she's sweet, professional, kind, an artist, and just perfect at what she does. I definitely recommend Janelle for all hair needs! read more

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Oh my gosh! I can't believe I haven't written a review on yelp yet about Janelle. I've been coming to Janelle now for over 2 years. The way she knows color, her attitude, the way my hair looks afterwords... honestly the best. I first came to see Janelle when a very expensive and well known hair salon in Beverly Hills completely damaged my hair while giving me an awful color for my hair texture and skin tone. Janelle not only fixed it but gave me such a beautiful transition out of the wreck-- I've never looked back. My hair looks incredible, we've played with so many colors and cuts, she works magic. Best in her game honestly. I would recommend her to everyone. You will not be disappointed. read more

If you are looking for an amazing hair experience, you have found it. Not only the most talented hair colorist I have ever found, but just a great relaxing and fun time getting it done. You leave with the most beautiful hair. LOVE, LOVE LOVE Janelle! read more

Janelle is by far my favorite hairdresser in LA! I came in feeling not myself as my hair was in a bad place, Janelle completely fixed my hair making it look better than it ever has! Janelle thank you so much I've not only left with a lifetime hairdresser also a friend! :) read more

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Janelle is the absolute best! I've gone to her for years for my color and she does the most natural, delicate highlights! Only person I trust with my color. read more

Janelle is the only one I trust with my hair -- she is AMAZING! I had gone to her months ago for a subtle golden balayage that turned out perfect, and now with summer coming I wanted to go lighter. As always, she took her time talking to me and had the perfect vision for my hair. She used two different tones to create a BEAUTIFUL multi-tonal look that looks so seamless and natural while still giving me a fun, bright and gorgeous new look. She even gave me a gloss treatment and taught me how she styled it. It turned out even better than I could have dreamed! Janelle is so sweet and I always look forward to coming in to see her. She makes you feel totally at home and takes her time to deliver exactly your expectations. Janelle is THE BEST!! read more

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Janelle has been taking care of my hair for almost 2 years now. I would never go to anyone else. Last week I finally decided to go blonde...a big change from the caramel balayage I originally went to her for. She took amazing care of my hair. Provided treatments during the process to ensure it maintained its health. She then told me what products to buy to ensure my hair remained healthy afterwards. She is amazing with all her recommendations and ALWAYS knows what will work for my hair. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

What was I even doing before I found Janelle???! As you can tell from my "before" picture, I trusted the wrong people with my hair. A lot of hair stylists can make your hair look shiny and beautiful the day of your treatment, but what makes Janelle's work stand out the most is that she makes your hair look good even months after. NINE months after seeing Janelle, my hair was still getting compliments. Not only is she a genius colorist, she has the sweetest soul and will put in the time to make sure you are happy with the results. She makes you feel comfortable and is completely honest if you're looking For some direction on your hair color. I've been seeing Janelle for two years now and I will never trust anyone else with my hair again!!! The salon itself is very clean, comfortable and professional. Everyone is nice and they even let me order food since I had a long treatment. You will NOT regret trusting Janelle with your hair!!! read more

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Janelle is exactly what I needed to look and feel fabulous again! She is so good at her craft from years of experience, and her beautiful soul and warm, welcoming vibe is an added bonus. I met Janelle about a year ago when she became my client through my business California HandyGirl. I already had a hairdresser at the time, but after going to him for the last 5 years, I became unsatisfied with my last couple of haircuts. I thought of Janelle and knew she would rock a fabulous new cut for me! I am SO glad I decided to call her. She didn't disappoint, in fact I couldn't be happier! There was another client getting her hair colored while I was there, and for someone with naturally black hair, Jenelle gave her a beautiful caramel highlight that really looks amazing. For a gorgeous cut or color, call Janelle, she's a ROCK STAR! read more

I was long overdue for a haircut and spent a long time looking through reviews before I found Janelle. After meeting her, I now understand how well deserved her stellar reviews are! As a stylist, Janelle is clearly experienced, talented and dedicated. She listened to my concerns about my hair, recommended the right treatment, and cut my (usually very unruly waves) perfectly. She spent more time than any stylist ever has on me, making sure that my layers were natural and even. As a person, Janelle is so friendly and positive, and puts in the effort to get to know you and make you feel comfortable. Overall, I'm so glad I found Janelle and trusted her with my hair! I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Janelle Varada Hair Studio - My beautiful haircut! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

So grateful I got to see Janelle Varada again. I just got back from Hawaii and the ocean and sun can really dry my hair out. She cut, color and used a moisturizing protein mask in my hair. I can't believe how soft it is. I love the way she cuts hair. Her experience and talent are obvious. I really can't say enough good things about her. On top of that, she is kind and generous. Thank you so much! read more

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The best stylist in LA. After moving across country/internationally, I still hope to get Janelle to do my sunkissed balayage again!

Janelle transformed my hair last Friday. She is a wonderful human and great with color. I was very nervous about trusting someone to color my hair, I wish I had found her sooner. Thank you! read more

Janelle is the best! I have tried 6 different salons in the West LA/Beverly Hills area with very mixed results. I'm a musician with long hair and I need my hair to look good on stage. Janelle did an excellent job with the color and cut. My hair looks very natural and looks great on stage. In addition to being a hair color genius, Janelle is a wonderful person. I enjoy talking with her and feel very comfortable in her studio. Thank you Janelle!!! read more

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I highly recommend Janelle. She did an amazing Job on my hair! She knew exactly what to do to make my hair dream a reality. I came in with brown hair with bleached tips and she evened out the color to a goldish blonde with a base and babylights that go with my skin tone. She was so friendly and positive. The James Kendall Salon was pretty and I really liked the environment. It was enjoyable and professional. Out of all the salons I've been to, this one is definitely my favorite! I could not be happier :) read more

Janelle Varada Hair Studio - I came in with brown hair with bleached tips and she made the color a beautiful goldish blonde with a base and babylights :) - Hair Stylists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Janelle is a hair guru! I've been going to her for years now and I swear everytime she makes my hair look flawless! Especially dark brunette to blonde. It's tough, but she's the right gal for the job. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I love Janelle! I have literally never been disappointed in a visit with her. I used to be a hair stylist so I feel like my opinion is pretty valid and she is incredible. She always makes her clients feel right at home (snacks and drinks are definitely a plus!) and loves to answer any questions you may have. I used to need to get my hair done about every 6 weeks but thanks to Janelle's expertise and ability to perfect the natural, effortless look I've always wanted, I'm only in twice a year! Please do yourself a favor and go to Janelle, you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Janelle Varada Hair Studio - Beautiful balayage by Janelle! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

The queen of Ombre & Balayage hair style! There aren't enough thank yous and i love its to express the amazing work this woman has done to my hair! I always leave more than happy & i'm excitedly running my fingers through my hair for a lifetime before i walk out the salon! I'm not great at describing how my hair looks like but I can say it looks better than the pictures i've shown her in the beginning that i had asked her to replicate & from the many compliments i get from friends and strangers on the daily! She's the sweetest gal & I'm glad to have her in my life! I've never stuck around with the same hair colorist but now I'm glad that I have & it's with the best one for me! read more

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Janelle is the absolute BEST! She is such an amazing talent and colorist, I have been getting my balayage and cuts by Janelle for the past few years and my hair has never looked better. Even more, she is such a kind and warm soul. Always accommodating, she goes above and beyond to look out for me and make sure I am satisfied with the results. I am so happy to have finally found my hair stylist in LA! Thank you Janelle! read more

So here I am writing this review to tell everyone that if you don't use Benji for a cut and Janelle for color..your hair probably doesn't look as great as mine. Like I said I am so beyond picky and Janelle listened to everything I said and did exactly what I wanted. She is the sweetest person I have probably ever met so her talent in the color industry is really just icing on the cake. I'm so excited to see what else she has in store for my hair. read more

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Let's just say that Janelle is blessed with the gift to do color! Being in the industry myself we can tend to be even more picky as we have access to a lot of hair stylists. Hands down my color and hair has never looked so good since she has got a hold of my head. Look no further, let Janelle do her color magic on you! LOVE HER! read more

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I LOVE Janelle Varada! She is the most amazing colorist and stylist in all of L.A. I have been going to Janelle for almost 10 years. Janelle is my hair wizard. She takes the time to give you the best color in town. As a blonde it is so hard to find someone who can give you that natural color that goes with your skin tone. She knows what she is doing. Vidal Sassoon trained, perfected by experience this is your go to gal for all coloring needs. Go see her at her new location for a color experience that will change your look and your life. She is currently offering 25% off her services to all new clients. I promise you will not be disappointed and you can rest easy knowing you will be in good hands. Run don't Walk! You deserve to look as fabulous as you can! A.T. Tramp Salon 9664 Brighton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-887-1891 read more

I can't say enough good things about Janelle, not only is she an amazing colorist but she's also one of the sweetest people I've met. I have a lot of hair! it is very thick and course and my haircolor was also very very dark, I have been wanting to do Balayage in a much lighter color for a long time and i'm so happy that I trusted her with my hair. It did take two sessions because of how dark my hair was, but I am truly happy with the end results. She creates an amazing environment where she really listens to what it is that you want and also makes you feel super comfortable. Her assistant is also very lovely and it's just a fun place to be. She even has gluten-free snacks which is incredible as a Celiac! She comes from a long line of hairstylist and has a really good understanding of color and what works with peoples skin tone, do yourself a favor and book with her soon as you can. read more

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I have perfect hair now because of Janelle! She gave me that beachy balayage that is hard to achieve. I have blonde hair too and she is great with blondes. I would recommend 100% and I couldn't be happier with my hair! She even gave me a free deep conditioning treatment for being a few minutes late. Thank you Janelle!! Can't wait to come back :) read more

Janelle was amazing!!!! I went in with a very specific look I wanted for my brown hair that I've never dyed before. I showed her some pictures of a beachy gold color for a belyage and she matched it perfectly! She gave me a free blowdry after washing it so I could see the finished product. I love it!! Definitely going back for any future cuts/styles. Janelle works magic and she's extremely personable while she takes care of you. read more

Janelle Varada Hair Studio - Golden belyage - Hair Stylists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Please make yourself a favour and see Janelle. She is the best! I have died my hair for years, and have gone through many "high end" specialists in several countries. No one understands hair like Janelle. She is a true artist. She makes hair the best it can be, while listening to what clients want. Many stylists just do as they think, but Janelle listens and incorporates your wishes into her artistry. Her technique, precision and skill are very impressive and even though I live in France, I fly back just to see her because no one in Paris compares! read more

Janelle Varada Hair Studio - Janelle is the queen of natural-looking hair, she is modern and forward-thinking in terms of coloring techniques. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I don't color my hair often and the last couple of times I had, I didn't get the results I wanted and ended up disappointed. So when I made the decision to go blonde, I was on a mission to find the best colorist in LA who could make my blonde vision into a reality. I'm so happy I listened to all the other Yelp reviews because Janelle is a goddess with hair color! Right off the bat I felt super comfortable in my decision because she asked for images of my hair inspiration AND of my current hair color, so she could determine the best shade of blonde for my skin complexion and tone. Since we were dramatically lightening my hair, it took two sessions to achieve the blonde that I wanted. And they were both totally worth it because I am obsessed with my new color! She darkened my base to make the blonde really pop, then started using the balayage technique on the rest of my hair for the blonde. The results are gorgeous and, best of all, low-maintenance and natural-looking. In the back of my mind, I've always been terrified that I would look awful as a blonde, but the different shades of blonde Janelle used match my skin tone and complexion perfectly. I feel SO confident with my new blonde 'do! For the first few days I couldn't stop looking at my new hair in the mirror haha. I went in not knowing a lot about color and not sure exactly how to ask for what I wanted, but she seemed to read my mind. Janelle also explained a lot of the process before we got started instead of just diving in which I really appreciated. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Janelle Varada Hair Studio - My hair transformation from blah to blonde! Thank you Janelle! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

This is dramatic but it gets my point across -even with a gun to my head I wouldn't let anyone else touch my hair except for Janelle. I've had the privilege of having her as my beloved hairstylist for 7 years and no one understands color like her. I love you forever Janelle!!! You're my hair angel! read more

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Janelle is AMAZING! I have been coming to Janelle for over a year and every time I leave the salon I feel like a whole new person ready to take on the world! I feel beautiful and most of all she makes me feel confident in my own skin aka hair! Whether you are looking for a huge transformation or a subtle change Janelle will make you look fabulous. She works with your skin tone and eye coloring to figure out what hair tone will make you look best...trust her she has 20 years experience, not to mention it is in her blood! If I could give her 10 stars I would:) read more

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I only trust Janelle Varada with my hair color! I have been going to Janelle for a few years now and I could never imagine trusting anyone else with my hair color. Janelle is a true artist with hair color and cuts! She is a true master with all hair colors and types and will always make sure you leave her looking your most beautiful. She always makes sure you get exactly what you want and instills a confidence in her clients with her years of expertise. It doesn't matter if I just got my hair colored or months after, I continually get complements on my hair!! Recently for example, months after I got my hair colored, I was getting a blow out and the the stylist was so impressed with my color that he asked me who my colorist was and could not stop raving about how amazingly technically perfect my highlights were - he could not stop raving! Not only does Janelle give me the most amazing natural color but my hair has never been healthier! She is truly the most amazing and kind person. I am so lucky to have in my life! You and your hair will not regret going to her! read more

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I waited a few weeks to write this review as it takes a few weeks for my hair to show it's true colors sort of speak after getting highlights. I am really blown away by the fact that my hair remains healthier than before I went blonde with her. She also gave me exactly what I wanted, a soft natural blonde, and removed all the ugly brassiness I had in my roots. What I love the most about Janelle is that she truly cares about her clients, she is not just doing her job but she takes all the extra steps to ensure the health and longevity of your hair. I can't emphasize enough that you are in excellent hands under her care. Looking forward to my next appointment in two months. Thank you so much Janelle! Xoxo read more

LOVE Janelle! She is amazing! My hair was an absolute disaster when I went to her, my previous hairdresser gave me what she claimed to be a sombre, but was actually brassy streaks. I was so embarrassed...it was horrible! I hated my hair! After reading the amazing reviews about Janelle I decided she was the one to go to...The reviews were all dead on, she is AMAZING! I love my hair thanks to Janelle! She took a disaster and made it incredible! She really did an excellent job! I feel happy whenever I look in the mirror at my hair! I can't express enough how amazing she is! I will never trust anyone with my hair color other than Janelle ever again! The whole experience was great, everyone is so friendly there, excellent service and the massage with the hair wash was fantastic! I highly recommend Janelle! read more

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I found Janelle here on Yelp! My ten year old son had convinced me to color my hair green with him for fun! Used semi permanent color from CVS and it did not come out! Tried everything. Janelle saved my hair. Not only did I leave with beautiful balayage, my hair was healthy and shiny. I've now been to see her dozens of times and every time I am impressed with the hair on my own head and those sitting in the chair next to me. Janelle is a true artist! read more

Janelle Varada is INCREDIBLE!! I've had my fair share of horrible dye jobs and Janelle saved my hair. I have naturally dark brown hair and decided I wanted to go blonde and I refused to let anyone but Janelle touch my hair. She did two sets of baby highlights to lighten my very dark base and balayage to lighten the ends even more. I'm so happy with the results! My hair looks so natural and I wish I had gone blonde sooner! Janelle will never make you feel rushed and will put in the extra time to make sure your hair looks perfect! I highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for an amazing colorist! read more

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Just had my color and Brazilian done this week. As usual, both are fantastic! Janelle knows exactly what to do with my color and highlights every time, and my hair feels and looks so healthy after. I've been a loyal customer since the mid nineties and have followed her everywhere. All because she is professional, has a fun, great service attitude and most of all because she is a MASTER at what she does. Hope she never leaves me! She is the best!!! read more