Worth the long drive!! Great haircut, polite, professional and understand what customer wants!!…read moreSteven delivered the best haircut for me! The salon place is clean and in the good location , I can have coffee/bakery and do my grocery shopping after the haircut. I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!

I've been working with Steven as my hairstylist for 8 years, and he's the only stylist I trust and…read morego to. I usually get hair treatments, styling, and coloring with him. I recently dyed my hair back to natural black, with my short to medium-short length. I highly recommend Steven. He's very patient and has great taste when it comes to styling. He always combines my ideas with his professional expertise, which I really appreciate. 5 out of 5 stars--highly recommended!

Lynn has consistently proven herself to be the most skilled, caring, patient and personable hair…read morestylist I've ever had in my 55 years (35 of which I've had some sort of experience with a hair professional). You can see for yourself in the progress and improvement of not only the growth but the health of my hair through her choice of organic keratin treatments, washing and styling products that she choses for me that always leaves me with the softest and healthiest hair. Lynn is always available to answer any questions I have regarding my own products and is prompt at return communications. In fact I can honestly say I have nothing negative to say regarding her or Elite Salon. The salon is clean, wide open and the chairs and sinks are so comfortable. The other stylist that is there when I've been there is super friendly and it's just such a positive environment overall. Lynn is great too whether you want conversation or just want to relax. She's super talented and knowledgeable and you must add her to your contacts under hair stylist EXTRAORDINAIRE!!! Trust me....I'm living proof...and very fortunate to be living...and after having lost nearly all of my hair...I am truly blessed to have found her because I feel like a woman again and grateful to be alive. I look forward to each appointment and you will too!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Lynn. From the moment you meet her, you're greeted with…read morethe sweetest energy, a beautiful smile, and a genuinely kind soul that immediately puts you at ease. I came to her feeling completely hopeless about my hair, it was dry, damaged, and honestly, I had given up on it. But Lynn worked what I can only describe as a miracle. Her organic keratin treatment and haircut completely transformed my hair. It feels healthy, soft, and alive again in a way I didn't think was possible. Beyond her incredible skill, it's who she is as a person that makes the experience so special. She truly cares, and it shows in every detail of her work. If you're thinking about trusting someone with your hair, Lynn is the one. I'm beyond grateful for her magic hands and her beautiful heart.

I have straight Asian hair, which can be tricky to layer without it looking choppy--but she…read moreabsolutely nails it every time. She adds such beautiful shape and movement while keeping everything seamless and natural. My hair always feels lighter, more balanced, and just better overall, even with my side part. Beyond her skill, she's incredibly sweet, responsive, and just a joy to go to. I keep coming back because she consistently delivers and has never disappointed me. Highly recommend if you're looking for someone who truly understands how to work with straight hair

Kim did my cut and Japanese Straightening hair treatment a few weeks ago. I got an appointment…read morequickly and I'm so happy with the results! Just FYI, the treatment is reaaaaaaally long! (think 6 or 7hrs for long hair) I wasn't prepared and got so hungry! She's so sweet and offered me some yummy korean snacks! She is very meticulous and patient. The result is perfectly straight and smooth shiny hair. I love it! Thank you Kim and see you next year to tame the growth!

BLACK CURLS IN OC HAVE A SAFE PLACE!! Michelle is so amazing at what she does, she has helped my…read morecurl pattern recover DRAMATICALLY after years of incorrect haircuts! Michelle not only recognizes my various curl types, but cuts each accordingly, layer by layer! When I first came to see Michelle for her customized curly experience, I was so nervous! Curly cuts don't come cheap!!! And admittedly, I wasn't totally convinced that a white woman in South OC could deliver...but after years of bad haircuts, I was recovering from layers cut incorrectly, and decided it was time to commit to fixing it with a curly cut. Michelle genuinely blew me away with her work and I could SEE it was worth it! By taking the time to notice the different curl patterns throughout my hair, cutting with a purpose of fixing the damage, and hand curling each of my tired layers, I finally got a haircut that left me with an authentic BIG smile! From that moment it was decided, and everyone has seen the change in my hair since! My hair is so much happier and healthier now that I've been seeing Michelle for the past 11 months! I admittedly don't even go on a consistent schedule, just when I feel when things need a trim, but the difference is OBVIOUS. My hope for any OC parents of kids with curls ESPECIALLY biracial kids whose hair you're still learning--come to Michelle!! Michelle knows type 3 and type 4 hair and does justice for my various type 3 curls, making me so happy every time I come to see her. Y'all she knows what she is DOING!!

TLDR: Michelle is incredible! She is the best thing that happened to my curls in decades! With her…read morecut and techniques I consistently still have amazing curls from day 1 to day 5 (and that once included a day at an amusement park with rollercoasters on day 4)! I will definitely be going back and I cannot recommend her enough for anyone with curls whether you are new to being a curly girl or a longterm curly veteran! I guarantee you will learn something from her! Longer version: I've followed various curly girl methods for over 20 years and have been getting curly hair cuts for just as long. If there is a wash/style/refresh method of doing hair or a curly product I have probably tried it at some point. That said, new things come out and I love learning so every few years I'll try a different stylist just to see if they teach me new techniques I don't know. Michelle blew me away! Not only did she give me a phenomenal hair cut with great layers but she showed me her techniques and products. I had been introduced to Innersense before and wasn't really blown away but Michelle did a great job explaining the products and why they are cleaner/easier to use with less heavy oils than some other curly products. In the past, I have gotten good curl definition but usually have pretty significant frizz by day 3-4 but with Michelle's methods I have almost no frizz or halo at day 5, despite still having decent volume and amazing definition. Not only that but I had to do a wash/style day during a work trip and only needed half the amount of product I previously used which is HUGE for me since I almost always travel with only carry-ons. The products really are cleaner/easier to use than anything I have tried. I have also always struggled with refreshing my curls between wash days, but she went over her technique with me and I am now able to refresh my hair easily without it coming out stringy/greasy or wet enough that I felt like I should just do another wash day. Plus she pointed out a line of damage from where I was always ponytails/pinappling my curls and so now I am being more intentional about changing up my implements for putting my hair up. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, and I love that she still attends continuous education to constantly improve herself. She is definitely my new stylist for the foreseeable future and I am so incredibly glad I decided to try her!

My husband has been coming to Helen for 7 years and I met her through him…read more She is excellent and very professional! She is also very friendly and personable. I love the way she cuts my husband's hair and styles it. When I cut it during Covid and before vaccinations, it would take me an hour but she cuts his hair within 15 minutes! Helen has cut my hair as well and I love the way she carefully shapes it and makes sure it is practical for me where I don't have to style it every day. I highly recommend Helen and would give her 10 stars if I could! We appreciate her skills so much that we drive 1 hour every month to get a haircut (mostly for my husband. I cut it every few months).

My wife referred me to Helen after a badly botched haircut and she really delivered. She is located…read morein one of the salon suites inside of The Beauty District, also known as the Phenix Salon Suites. She not only fixed my haircut, but gave me one of the best cuts that I've had. Now I've found my goto spot to get a professional haircut, at a fraction of the price these other hipster spots charge. If you haven't heard of these salon suites, they're actually a brilliant idea. They allow independent beauty professionals to rent out each suite, so you have a collection of various salon services all in one location. Each service survives on their own merit, so you know all of them are skilled professionals (unlike shops where you never know what you're gonna get). The minute I sat down with Helen, I could tell that she knew exactly what she was doing. So if you've had trouble finding a reliable barber shop like me, give Helen a call. She will fix you up better than most of these big shops can, and for a very reasonable price. Personally, I'd much rather support these independent professionals over a trendy barbershop any day. Note: She is actually located in Suite 122, not 105.

Been coming for Janie for 7 years and I'm never disappointed. I go for Haircut only but my daughter…read moredoes highlights and color as well. Excellent service, is always trying to fit me in when she can and is just a delight to be around with. Love my haircut thank you Janie!

I was recommended Janie by a friend last year and I have been going ever since. She has flexible…read moretimes which work with my schedule and allow me to go when I'm free. I always leave feeling better about my appearance. My friends love the haircuts I've gotten from Janie and like the appearance she has helped style for me. She is very kind and sweet. She was very useful my first time going by asking me and showing me what she could do and how it would look. She always asks for my opinion when she has an idea to enact and they always come out looking great. I'm glad to have been introduced to her by my friends as I had not found a good place in Irvine to get my hair cut.

This was my first time going to Hair by Shinobu, and she is now my go-to stylist. I've kept my hair…read morevery short these past few years, and every time I've gone anywhere else my cut has always been messed up because no one knew exactly what to do with me. Shinobu gave me the absolute coolest cut I have received yet, and I have gotten nothing but compliments, even from my dad! (who has hated every single cut I have gotten up to this point) Shinobu herself is a very friendly person and her shop is very cool. She is very easy to talk to as well. If you're looking for a great stylist, go no further.

I came to Shinobu because I've heard so many great things about her! She was very communicative and…read morewas able to accommodate my busy schedule. I visited her in her cute Irvine spot. It is very relaxing. She has lavender oil filling the room and it made for a great spa like experience. I got the permanent hair straightening treatment. Shinobu was very patient with my long and thick hair. She is very gentle I even went to sleep! I am so happy with the results. My hair looks and feels great. I highly recommend Shinobu. She is so sweet and I am so happy I have found a great stylist.

I had an excellent experience getting hair extensions with Tatiana. From start to finish, she was…read moreprofessional, patient, and incredibly detail-oriented. She really takes the time to understand your hair and what will work best for you. The installation was very clean and gentle, and I felt comfortable the entire time. The extensions blended beautifully with my natural hair and felt light from the beginning. Now that it's been about 1.5 months, I can confidently say the quality is outstanding. My extensions are still holding very well, look natural, and only a very small number have shed. Tatiana's technique truly makes a difference. What I especially appreciated is her follow-up care. She checked in with me after the appointment to make sure I was happy and guided me on how to properly care for my hair so everything stays healthy and long-lasting. If you're looking for someone who is skilled, caring, and truly invested in long-term results, Tatiana is an excellent choice for hair extensions. From Zamira Nasonkin

Tatyana is my new favorite person to do braids. I was able to squeeze in for a same day service a…read moreday before Thanksgiving. Her accent is so pleasant, she's a wonderful person all around and is a great person to talk to that time passes by quick. Thanks Tatyana, I can't wait to have another session with you!