A big thank you to Steven for cutting and perming my hair, and to Song for assisting in the cut and…read moreconsultation! I originally came in to do a digital perm but during the consultation, Song mentioned after cutting the bleached ends of my hair off, my hair wouldn't be long enough to do a digital perm. I was pretty disappointed because I was getting my hair done for a special occasion. She pivoted and gave me two options: she could give me a nice cut and teach me how to style my hair, or we could try a cold wave perm. After she showed me a few pictures of a cold wave perm on middle length hair, I chose the perm. Steven washed, cut, and permed my hair. He was very informational and asked me questions about my hair history, what products I use, and taught me how to care for my new curls. I absolutely love my new hair!

This was my second time visiting this salon. Before my first appointment, I read several Yelp…read morereviews where people highly recommended Meina, so I decided to book with her. My first visit was around February for a bang trim, and I booked with her again for this appointment. During my first visit, I only came in for a quick bang trim. The service itself was fine, but the interaction felt a little awkward or off to me. I thought maybe I was just being shy or overthinking it. At the end, she did offer me a Milkis drink and gave me her business card, which I appreciated. Today, I came in for another bang trim and also wanted to cover my gray hairs. When I sat down, she suggested toning my entire head because she said my hair "looked messy." I understand she was probably giving her professional opinion, and I wasn't offended, but I did feel like the wording could have been more tactful. I tried to start the appointment on a friendly note by saying, "How are you? I don't know if you remember me from last time when I came in for a bang trim." She smiled and said she remembered me, but after that, there was no conversation for the entire appointment aside from instructions like "chin up" or "chin down." I completely understand that some stylists prefer to focus while they work, but this is the first salon experience I've had where the stylist didn't really try to engage with me at all. After she finished applying toner, she offered me a Milkis drink before she left while my hair processed. She did check on me once before the full 30 minutes passed, which I appreciated. Once it was time to rinse, we went to the washing station. The chair reclined, and she kept asking me to push back and move my shoulders closer to the sink. I may not have understood exactly what she wanted, but her tone came across as a little irritated and unpleasant. During the wash, she asked someone to place a towel over my eyes. I then lay there for about 10-15 minutes in silence. Meina had left, but she didn't communicate anything like "I'll be right back" or let me know someone else would be taking over. When the towel was removed and I opened my eyes, it was a different person washing my hair. I realized Meina had gone back to her station to work on another client. I didn't mind someone else helping, but I wish that had been communicated to me. Afterward, the same guy blow-dried my hair. Once that was done, Meina came to me to cut my bangs and asked if I liked them. She then asked how I wanted my hair styled and instructed him to make it wavy before returning to her other client. When the styling was finished, she came back and suddenly seemed much more upbeat, complimenting my hair and saying I looked like a "baddie." While I appreciated the compliment, the shift in energy felt a little forced, especially since the rest of the appointment had felt cold and impersonal. To be honest, I think she was just being nicer for a better tip. I wasn't originally planning to tip 20% because the overall service felt off-putting, but since another person helped with washing, blow-drying, and styling my hair, I ended up tipping 20% anyway in case some of the tip went to him. Don't get me wrong, I do like how my hair turned out. However, for $375 for a bang trim and toner, I expected a much better overall experience and stronger communication throughout the appointment. Overall, the people who gave the best energy were the first guy who helped me with my robe and the person who handled my payment. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. I also noticed another review from about nine months ago by someone named Heddy who described a VERY similar experience with Meina, so it seems I may not be the only one who felt this way.

I went for a Haircut, had an appointment with Melvin. Highly recommend him, he's very professional…read moreand I love how my haircut came out! Also location has plenty of parking and after your done you have a number of places to choose from to grab a bite or a coffee. Definitely coming back here again.

Let me just start by saying that Hin has some skill in cutting hair. I could tell by his scissor…read morework. But when he asked me what hair cut I wanted and showed him a picture of a burst fade Mohawk and he proceeded to ask have you had this haircut before. Then I showed him a picture of me with the haircut I wanted (which was a burst fade Mohawk) and he proceeded to say "is that really you". This was at the beginning of the hair cut. Mid way he asked a second time if I had ever had this hair cut before which I answered yes. Also at the beginning he had mentioned how much are we taking off the top. I mentioned just a little bit and we can work our way down. When it came to cutting the top I feel he had gone too low. At that point I just wanted to get out of the chair. I waited 2 days to post this just to see if my hair needed to settle in since I went from a wild lions mane to what ever this short hair cut I have now. But no matter how much I attempt to style my hair it just looks dumb. My feedback to Hin is if you aren't confident in cutting someone's hair then please just say so. Or if your specialty is clean cuts then tell your client so they can make the decision of sitting in the chair. I may come back to try with someone else to cut my hair since I feel the people here have some skill.

I moved to LA and tried a bunch of salons, but none of them really worked for me. My girlfriend…read morerecommended Kaz, though she warned he's usually booked out about three weeks in advance. At my appointment, Kaz started with a wash and then spent a solid 40-60 minutes on the cut. He's super detailed. It felt like he was paying attention to every single strand. I love how it turned out.!!! After washing, my hair just falls into place naturally. I barely have to style it...just brush and go. I travel a frequently so I didn't get back for about three months, but my hair still held up and looked good. Definitely recommend Kaz.

This was the best value haircut I've ever gotten in my life. Hair Craft is located on the third…read more(top) floor of a plaza in Little Tokyo. Yuji was my hairdresser, and he was so kind, precise, and skilled with my haircut. When I first walked in, I thought, "ah this really is a no frills hair salon," and I'll admit I was a little nervous since it was my first time and I didn't know what to expect. As soon as I sat down, my nerves went away. Yuji was so gentle and attentive, and I felt really well taken care of. My appointment lasted about an hour and included a wash and cut. Parking is validated for up to two hours, which is definitely enough time. I was so happy with my results. I truly don't know how Yuji creates such magic with his hands! I'll be coming here from now on for my haircuts. Please show Yuji and Hair Craft your support by leaving a generous tip. An establishment like this that truly gives you high quality results for such a generous price deserves to be met with gratitude and good tips. Too many salons are charging an arm and a leg for a basic trim these days, and Hair Craft is not one of them. There were only 1-2 stylists working during my visit, so please be patient and make sure to book at least three weeks in advance. When I booked, they were already scheduled out for three weeks, and I overheard them telling other callers the same thing. Thankfully, it was absolutely worth the wait. I can't wait to come back and will definitely be booking with Yuji again. Thank you Hair Craft for such a wonderful experience!!!

I've never had a bad haircut at this salon! I always get tons of compliments from co-workers and…read morefriends alike about my hair whenever I get a haircut from Kyunghee! Her staff is super attentive and friendly, offering homemade pastries during my cut and drinks! Kyunghee makes this amazing soft bread filled with mocha cream (i was lucky she had made it today!) and OMG it was amazing! (crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside :D) My haircut always has taken about an hour from wash, cut, and styling. Everyone is really efficient and kind when it came to what kind of cut I was looking for! Thank you so much for the amazing service and haircuts! This place is really the best imo

It was my first time getting a haircut by Kyunghee, and the entire experience was wonderful from…read morestart to finish. As soon as I arrived, I was warmly greeted and given a locker to securely store my belongings, which I really appreciated. I was then promptly taken for a relaxing hair wash before being seated at my station to have my hair dried. Throughout the visit, the attention to detail stood out--there was a variety of complimentary drinks offered along with a small cookie, which was such a thoughtful and welcoming touch. Kyunghee took the time to listen to what I wanted. I asked for curtain bangs and long layers, and she absolutely delivered. The cut was exactly to my liking--soft, flattering, and very well balanced. After styling my hair, she came back to do a final trim and made sure to check in to see if I was completely satisfied, which made me feel really cared for as a client. Overall, the service felt elevated, professional, and personal. I left feeling confident and happy with my hair, and I will definitely be back again soon!

Maevan is a vibe first of all! She definitely knows what she's doing and she loves it! She color…read morecorrected my hair and got me to the most gorgeous blonde balayage!! Definitely hit her up.

Maeven is amazing! Did my hair a beautiful honey blonde and Im obsessed with the result!read more

I took my 14 year old nephew here since I live in the area and he was here for a visit. He really…read morewanted the LA experience. We got him an appointment with Manson and Manson was truly wonderful with him. He gave him quite the glow up and gave him a style that he could wear different ways - one way would not show a lot of change from his original haircut (so as not to get teased by classmates), but he could style it a few other ways that really showed off his individual style and he absolutely LOVED that. Now my nephew wants to come to LA for a haircut every time. LOL! Considering he's from Oregon that won't be happening as often as he'd like, but he definitely has decided that Manson is his hair stylist in Los Angeles.

Really satisfied with my dry cut with Takeo! He evened out and layered a really bad DIY haircut I…read moregave myself. My hair is so much lighter and has a nice shape to it. I will definitely be coming back.

Just came as a walk in thinking of a cut but got color and cut done and looks fabulous. Love the…read moreresults Def coming back again

I originally went in just for a haircut, but I told Michaela(Master Director) that what I really…read morewanted was a low maintenance hairstyle and also a fresh new look for the new year. As a working mom, I honestly don't have time to do my hair and most days it ends up in a ponytail or bun. She completely understood what I wanted and recommended a number of good options. I ended up with c-curl perm along with a cut and straightening and I am so glad I trusted her. What was supposed to be about a hour long haircut turned into almost three hour appointment and she stayed late to make sure everything was done perfectly. I was so grateful for that. I came in with messy, flat hair and just needed help. I asked for her recommendation and she absolutely delivered. Micheala is so talented, experienced, personable and professional. She gave me a hairstyle that is easy to maintain everyday but still look glamorous and honestly feel like I look 5 years younger. And I kid you not this is the first time my husband has noticed and complimented my hair. That alone says everything. What a fitting name: Theodora Har Salon, truly a "gift of God." I feel so blessed to have found this place. Highly recommend and definitely ask for Michaela!

Daniel is absolutely amazing! Not only is he an absolute sweetheart and an awesome person all…read morearound but he also truly takes the time to put his focus and care into each one of his clients. It was my very first time with The Hideout Salon and not only was he understanding of any scheduling rearrangements we had to make, he also made sure to make it a point that we would be setting enough time aside for what we would anticipate needing so that when the time came, there would be zero rush along with top quality service which makes a huge difference in customer experience compared to factory booking which sacrifices quality, time, and attentiveness for squeezing in numbers, and as clients we all greatly appreciate this! While I was waiting Allie was very sweet and settled me in/welcomed me and offered me something to drink. The decor of the place felt very cozy and cute. If youre a dog lover you'll also be very happy to probably see a friendly cute Lil doggo named Carl (Karl?) comfortably shimmying his way around the shop (and if youre scared of dogs dont worry, he really just does his own thing Lol). Hes So darn cute and floofy. I came in for both a color and a consultation for a potential cut. Because I sometimes tend to notice/look at details that others may want to gloss over or perceive as me overanalyzing, it felt really difficult for me to explain to others how my recent haircut from another place just a month or two ago had specific lengths and cuts in specific areas going around my whole hair that had left my previous haircut feeling kind of "off" in certain ways and that I felt was giving my hair the very slight illusion of looking shorter than it actually really was and a little "choppy" in some areas, which then had an effect on how it framed my face/widened it instead of helping elongate it. But when I explained it to Daniel, he totally got it and even held up the individual sections that he agreed were causing those effects, why it was creating the effect that it was and how we would resolve it. I was so happy that he not only truly acknowledges and makes it important to understand where his clients are coming from (whether its concerns or goals etc) but that he also has such skill and knowledge to be able to fully do so and hit the nails right on the head. The color was also beautiful as well and because I wanted something that was healthier than permanent that would also give my hair a healthier appearance (ie shine, softness, gloss etc) he recommended the demi and also mentioned that it would make it easier down the road for me to go lighter if I ever wanted to. The color blended and matched so well with the rest of my hair and everything from the cut to the color made me feel like all of my goals were achieved. Everything Daniel did with my hair left me feeling so *Bonita*, and he was just such a joy to work with and an awesome person all around. Thank you Daniel for this lovely experience :) -------------------------------- Parking: Since the salon is in the heart of Downtown, its best to try and arrive a bit earlier than your appointment time and to be prepared for alot of one way streets and quickly turning into the available open public parking lots closeby before passing the salon (to avoid having to go further down in a circle to get back to the parking again). I believe there are 2 or 3 lots before you pull up to the salon that have big signs that say public parking. If youre driving towards the direction of the salon, out of the 3 the first one youll pass is just self-service/pay which was the one I parked in, and the other two have attendants as you pull up to the salon. Im not sure if both of those allow open access to all, so i will find out the next time I go again :) The front of the salon itself can be very easy to miss so just make sure to park before you even pass it on your GPS and youll see a small little sign over a door that says the Hideout salon when you walk up. There will be a door code for you to enter so just ask the salon for the door code in advance so that youre all set to go when you get there as well :)

Venue: The Hideout is hugely deceptive from the outside, the…read moremoment I walked through the door I was genuinely shocked by how large and beautiful the space is. It's a gorgeous setting and the entire team is incredibly warm and welcoming. Service: Daniel Apodaca is an exceptional talent. I went in for a brunette colour correction that took almost five hours, and every single minute was worth it. I trusted his judgement, his suggestions, and his overall vision for my hair, and I'm so glad I did. This is the first time in my life I've walked out of a hair appointment with my expectations truly exceeded. I left The Hideout completely blown away by the results and didn't feel the need to tweak, adjust, or "fix" anything afterward, which is rare. Even the blow-dry/silk press combo lasted a full week. Daniel is kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely lovely to spend time with. I've absolutely found my stylist and will 100% be back.

Great service, I appreciate the availability for my locs whenever I need my hair retwist I come to…read moreJays Afro hands. I trust that I can get the style I want every time. Everyone has their own loc journey and she helped my locs grow in a healthy way.

Avoid this place like the plague. These reviews must be from friends or family members. They don't…read moreanswer the phone Then hit you up saying they received a missed call. Their website is fake, and they're other hidden reviews are from several years ago all around the same time. They were sketchy about questions and answered about price but then would not give the complete address. Very very odd and unprofessional.

I totally recommend Esther if you're looking for a layered hair cut. She styled it exactly how I…read moreenvisioned it. I was looking for a particular hairstyle and looked through her work on instagram and found the one I wanted. I truly loved my hair cut!

I really liked the care and attention Bella gave to cutting and styling my hair taking into account…read moremy preferences and allowing me to preserve my hair length. Very happy to have her as my stylist.