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    4.9 (83 reviews)
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    Going out with my new hair
    Molly J.

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

    Nicollette G.

    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!

    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! :)

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    Natasha H.

    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!!

    Talar G.

    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!!!

    My beautiful haircut!

    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.

    Christine M.

    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!

    Hair color by Janelle!
    Paul R.

    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!!!

    I came in with brown hair with bleached tips and she made the color a beautiful goldish blonde with a base and babylights :)
    Ashley S.

    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 :)

    Beautiful balayage by Janelle!
    Hannah S.

    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!

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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!

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    She did two sets of baby highlights to lighten my very dark base and balayage to lighten the ends even more.

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    I called to make an appointment with Soonie for a cut and blowout. Grace, the manager, made the…read moreappointment and informed me that all women's cuts come with a blowout so in the future I could simply request a women's cut. This information was confirmed when I called to reschedule I mentioned I wanted to reschedule my cut and blowout and Grace repeated that a blowout automatically comes with a women's cut. On the day of my appointment I arrived 20 minutes early but Soonie was 20 minutes late. While I waited I saw women leaving the salon with sleek, straight hair and I was excited to begin my appointment. When my appointment started I explained to Soonie how I wanted my hair cut and then asked for her input. I always do this because I value a professional's perspective and even when I don't ask stylists typically offer guidance. When I told her she was the professional and asked for her opinion she replied that I'd had enough haircuts to know what I wanted so she had nothing to add. When she began cutting my hair I told her I wanted a center part. My part was crooked from the wash and my hair hadn't been brushed afterward. She said it didn't matter and left it crooked while cutting. Stylists always ask where I part my hair and use a comb to part it properly but she did not. When she finished the cut she took out a diffuser and began diffusing my curls. I told her I wanted a blowout. She insisted I keep my hair curly and I explained that I specifically booked a blowout with my cut. She then put me under a dryer and told me my hair needed to be 80% dry before a blowout. I told her I wanted sleek, straight hair and she said it would be. After about five minutes she came back and proceeded to fully air dry my curls with a blow dryer before attempting the blowout. She never used a round brush she simply pulled my hair taut. I could see the frizz immediately and she could tell I was upset. At one point she told me she "could feel me sweating." She didn't section my hair and it was going in every direction. I tried helping by holding sections but she said it was okay even though it clearly wasn't. She continued making a bigger mess of my hair as she "worked." I watched women with beautiful, sleek hair walk past me in the mirror while my hair looked like a tangled messy bird's nest. My hair came out frizzy with waves and dents so she took out a flat iron and began flat ironing the frizzy hair and causing constant snagging. I've never had a stylist flat iron my hair after a blowout and I was surprised again. Her unrelenting conversation was about how I must be very good at blowing out my own hair, how I needed a trim every month and a half and then she drifted into awkward stories about when she first started working. All the while my hair looked nothing like a professional blowout certainly nothing like Cristophe of Beverly Hills. It felt more like a child playing hairdressing. I was stunned when she said she was done. I told her I would need to go over my hair at home because this was not how my hair should look. She simply said, "Okay, good." I was shocked she was comfortable letting me leave like that. This wasn't my first haircut or my first blowout. I know how a proper result should look. I even watched her give the woman before me a blowout and she took her time with a round brush and used pins. It says a lot when someone can only blow out straight hair. For Cristophe's reputation this was unacceptable. For someone advertised as a "master stylist," Soonie's work was atrocious. Her work looked like that of a beginner and I felt like she was practicing on me. I was deeply disappointed by her unprofessionalism and her bizarre uncomfortable conversations. She said she likes cutting but doesn't like blow drying. I wish that if she at least liked cutting she would've done an exceptional job there but the cut itself is ridiculously basic and she missed a section leaving the front uneven on one side. I go several months between cuts but not with this one. I need another cut immediately. I'm used to leaving salons with glamorous, bouncy, flowing hair that turns heads. Instead my cut with Soonie is heavy, has no movement and looks like a wig. She knew this would happen and should have said something when I asked for her input and even if I hadn't asked a professional should offer guidance. I cannot believe I specifically asked for her opinion and she refused. When I went to pay I was charged $200. I was stunned she had the audacity to send me out with frizzy, dented hair and waves at the roots and still charge me $200. I told the person at the front desk that I was very upset and she agreed my hair was messy and unkempt. She gave me the names of three other stylists who she said were good at blowouts and added that they were master stylists. I told her that according to the website so is Soonie.

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