Lien has been cutting my hair for years. She is an artist. That says it all. Love my latest cut!

I've been coming to Lien for 2 years now. First I want to speak on her salon and her as a stylist - but then I will leave my comments addressing these cyclists that are trying to ruin a small woman owned business, because they are being called out for being disrespectful to an entire community of people. Lien is the best stylist I've ever been to. Her expertise is unmatched and the way she makes me feel when I'm there is like I'm in my own personal spa. I have a disability and Lien is nothing but accommodating and always checks in to make sure I'm ok. Not to mention - every stylist I've always seen, seems to take hours and hours to do my hair. Which if you know, you know is the part that keeps you from making your next appointment. But Lien does her work magically and in a timely manner. She makes me feel like a new woman each time I leave there, without taking my entire day to do it. Thank you Lien for all your exceptional service!! Secondly, I'd like to address the FALSE reviews these cyclists have been leaving on her page. I've lived in the area for 36 years. The groups of cyclists from when I was a little girl were so respectful and added to the community. This new wave of cyclists are absolutely unhinged. If the cyclists groups had a Yelp - you'd see hundreds, if not thousands of fellow citizens leaving them one stars. This would be community members from South Pas, Pasadena, and ESPECIALLY Sierra Madre. They leave their bikes everywhere, they take over any and every space they are trying to occupy and are rude beyond belief. They've taken what is their hobby and are using it to try and ruin what someone does for a living. Lien and other businesses have asked them to stop blocking their business doors resting all their bikes on them. Apparently this is too big of an ask for them. The photos below were taken on a Saturday at 8:30am and this was just the FIRST of many bikes to be stacked blocking her business. Find a new city to bike in, or stop harassing women who are running their businesses and supporting their family. This is your hobby, but this is her career. Also - please remember that these men are NOT customers of the salon, but are instead making it hard for actual customers to get inside the business. read more

Lien Allen Salon - The first of many bikes blocking a business door. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Sierra Madre, California

I have been going to Lien for many years...and she is the best! I am so happy she has her own salon in quaint Sierra Madre! I always walk out with my hair looking fabulous! She excels with color and blends the rich and vibrant colors, covering all my gray perfectly! Love the way she styles it beautifully. Lien specializes in curly hair as well. Give Lien Allen a try in Sierra Madre! read more

Lien Allen Salon - Look at the beautiful color, it almost looks like highlights! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Sierra Madre, California

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Impeccable service in a serene, thoughtfully curated space that makes you feel instantly relaxed while you have magic worked on your hair. Lien is extremely skilled at her craft and asks all the right questions before she even begins touching your hair -- what are your hair goals, what have you done with it in the past, etc. You feel cared for and in the right hands while in her chair. Apart from delivering on the end product as promised (healthy-looking, beautiful hair), Lien is also incredibly personable and easy to talk to. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable (offers snacks, provides a nifty QR code to quickly connect to WiFi) and has the best playlist to create a great salon vibe. Most importantly, she stands behind the quality of her services and will go to great lengths to ensure you are happy with the results. I had an unfortunate reaction on my scalp to one of the products used during my balayage service, and when I let her know, Lien was quick to call me to make sure I was okay and got me in ASAP to investigate the issue and provide remedies. She event sent me home with products to continue to treat and manage the problem. I will 1000% return here and would recommend anyone I know in the area to her for an awesome cut and color, as well as top notch customer service. read more

Lien Allen Salon - A fresh cut and full balayage on dry, unhealthy hair that had not been colored in ~1.5 years! Felt like a new person after the experience. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Sierra Madre, California

Lien is a master of her craft and a great conversationalist. I look forward to my haircuts now. She genuinely enjoys what she does which translates to a level of skill and attention to detail that can't be taught. Thank you, Lien! read more

Lien gave me a cute short hair cut that I wanted, good style. Service was friendly also.

She finally has her own salon!! I have been going to Lien since 1999 and have followed her everywhere Her coloring and transformations are to die for. Her work is ALWAYS on point and I love that's he is such a perfectionist. Her salon is truly a vibe! I could people watch all day long on this cute little street in Sierra Madre. read more

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The reviews before me already said it...Lien is a hair wizard!!! Such a master of her craft. Never left a salon loving my hair more than when I leave her chair! read more

Lien is more than a hairstylist - she's a hair wizard! She did the EXACT color I wanted. Drove 55 minutes from the westside to her salon - and I detest veering anywhere east of the 10 freeway. Her Instagram coloring skills speak for themselves. See you in 2 months. Very very happy client read more

Lien Allen Salon - Gorgeous color (indoors + outdoors) - Hair Stylists Near Me - Sierra Madre, California

It took me YEARS to find the perfect hair stylist and I'm so happy I found Lien. I've been seeing her for a couple years now and I'll never go to anyone else. I 100% trust her with my hair. She always does such an amazing job. I always get so many compliments on my hair after I see her. She is really knowledgeable about what would look good on each individual and about what type of haircut/color would be best for you based on your lifestyle. Her salon has the best energy and vibes. We also always have the BEST convos which is a plus. read more

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Lien is such an amazing hairstylist and such a good person in general! I am so excited that she now has her own salon!!! She never fails to make me feel comfortable, beautiful & takes such pride in her work! I would drive very far to have her do my hair! And the best part? She gives the most incredible head massage when she shampoos you!!! read more

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I have been going to Lien for many years, she is the best! So happy she has her own salon in beautiful Sierra Madre! Highly recommend her for color and cut. She will make sure your hair is perfect! Goes above and beyond for her clients. Especially great with curly hair. Really takes time with you. read more

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I have been going to Lien for over two years now and my expectations are consistently exceeded with each appointment! Not only is Lien a true master of her craft but it is a pleasure to be in her chair. She has helped make my hair so healthy and I get compliments all the time! She does not push products on her customers but offers straightforward suggestions for what would be best for your specific needs. I cannot recommend her enough and her salon is so inviting and clean it is easy to feel completely at ease while there! read more

EXCELLENT!!!! I visited the Lien Allen Salon for the first time. I have been looking for a stylist who can work with me as I grow out my hair following cancer treatment and a transplant. Lien was wonderful. She trimmed the right amount off to make me feel comfortable and confident without losing most of the length. She even provided some good advice on how to stimulate further hair growth which was greatly appreciated. The salon itself was beautiful, clean, and modern. I felt very happy being there. Lien was so kind and reassuring. She completely understood my fears and was able to make me feel confident and secure. I highly recommend this salon for anyone struggling with hair loss issues-or if you're just looking for a great stylist. You won't be sorry. Thank you again Lien! read more

I have been going to Lien for over 3 years now and I absolutely love her. She knows exactly what to do with my type of hair (Asian, dark, thick and a lot of it) and I trust her to give me a good color every time! She always makes the color look super natural and the cut fits my features perfectly. I always look forward to catching up on the chair. She keeps her salon clean and upholds all COVID guidelines. I don't have enough words for how fabulous Lien is! read more

Lien has changed my hair and the way I take care of my hair completely!! I used to box dye my hair darker and recently decided to go lighter for spring/summer. I found Lien through a mutual friend who said she was really good at giving dimension to her color. On my first visit, Lien took the time to ask about my hair goals and helped educate me on the coloring process. She took her time to perfect my color and cut and did not seem to be rushing the process at all. I felt like she truly gave 100% of her time, attention, and effort into me as a client. I was scared to lighten my hair because I thought it would end up so damaged, but with Lien's conditioning treatments and the Oribe products I purchased from her, my hair is the healthiest it has ever been! Thank you sooooo much Lien! read more

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Great meeting Lien! So friendly, beautiful ambiance and great style and cut! Will def be recommending her to the SGV friends and family.

I can't believe it took me so long to find Lien but it was worth the wait! As soon as I arrived, we had about a 20 minute consult before she even started a cut and color, and I immediately felt at ease. She gave me so many tips about my hair and style and I was blown (no pun intended!) away! Like where has been my entire life? And the color! I finally have the color I want! Plus the best thing, is that she is hilarious and so warm and friendly! I could sit in her chair all day long! I am so happy to have found Lien and her beautiful salon! read more

I recently began my hair coloring journey, and I am so grateful it was with Lien. I trust her with my hair, and with even finite explanations on the color I want, she nails with incredible performance. I leave every time with a smile because of the ambiance, quality, and customer service. Lien cossets my hair to every whim, and there is no stylist like her. She nails it every time. read more

I've only been going to Lien for about three years, but she is wonderful: great cuts and color! And she's such a sweet person, too. I don't know why it's taken me so long to write this review. read more