This is my second time with Lauren and she's always so kind. She's very communicative and also…read morelistens while also sharing her vast knowledge with you. I'm so glad I found her!

I was very disappointed with my haircut at Heretic. I went in wanting a clean, polished short bob,…read moreand unfortunately the finished cut was not what I asked for. The back was visibly uneven, the shape was inconsistent from one side to the other, and once I got home and was able to really look at it, I could see how poorly the cut had been executed. I paid $120 plus tip, so I expected a professional haircut and a much better result. I contacted my stylist, Michael, afterward and asked for a refund because I did not feel comfortable having him cut it again. I did not receive a response to my refund request. I'm attaching photos because they show the haircut better than I can describe it. I'm very disappointed both with the service and with how my concern was handled afterward.

I am happy with the low lights. Claudio gave me they added the perfect depth and dimensions…read moreperfectly leaving my hair looking rich and beautifully blended. They really listen to what I it perfectly. I highly recommend this place.

4th (curly) haircut at Hairem Studio by Claudio, who is a…read more gifted stylist. He has many years of experience. I always receive compliments. Haircuts normally make me very nervous, but not here. I am calm. Claudio is a great communicator and he LISTENS. He listens!!! It too me 2 years of poor haircuts, and then I read Claudio's reviews. Hairem is within walking distnace of my home. The salon itself is large, and serene. It is not noisy, which I love. This is a shot of me doing a website video--after my 3rd haircut: Plz Google: Carrie Freeman @ MY LEFT EAR (psychic counseling)

I'm so glad I found The Ministry! After literal years searching for a stylist who does great short…read morecuts, I stumbled upon this bright, pretty salon full of rad people. (Bonus, next door to a great little coffee shop with fresh pastries and excellent espresso.) First, I booked myself with Rachel Galati, who is so skilled (and highly educated), creative, and also lovely to hang out & chat with during your appointment. She gives the BEST short, cool, alty hair and is a glorious old-Hollywood glam/gothic fae scissor wizard! Today I brought my 11 y/o daughter in when she decided it was time for a fresh new look - she just started middle school and made a decisive change. It could not be more flattering and was exactly what she wanted. Rachel was so excited to support this transformation and had great rapport with my kiddo. 12/10, no notes, highly recommend, and THANK YOU!

It had been years since I'd trusted anyone with my hair…read more Back in high school, I asked for soft waves before prom and walked out with a chemical perm instead. It became one of those experiences that quietly stayed with me, and ever since then, I've been hesitant to hand my hair over to another stylist. Michelle Park completely changed that. From the moment I sat in her chair, she asked thoughtful questions about my hair history, my routine, and what I hoped to accomplish. She carefully assessed the condition of my hair, explained what she was seeing, and walked me through what would be healthiest for it. Years of heat styling had left me with dry, damaged ends, but I never felt pressured into anything. I felt heard from start to finish. The salon itself made a wonderful first impression. It's bright, clean, relaxing, and everyone made me feel welcome. Michelle's calm, friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. One moment that really stood out happened when it was time to pay. I had originally booked a three-hour appointment, but since we finished in about two hours, Michelle adjusted the price before checking me out. I never had to ask. That level of honesty immediately earned my trust. When she finished, I couldn't stop smiling. My hair felt healthier, lighter, shinier, and had beautiful movement without losing the length I wanted. It still felt like me, just a refreshed version. The best part of the appointment wasn't walking out with hair I loved. It was leaving without the anxiety I'd carried for years. Michelle helped me let go of a fear that started with one bad salon experience, and I can't thank her enough for that. If you've been putting off a salon visit because you're nervous about trusting someone with your hair, Michelle is well worth seeing.

This review has nothing to do with the stylists, it's purely related to the manager. Yesterday I…read morewitnessed her shame two parents whose very young child was having a tough time OUTSIDE the salon as they were walking by. She told them they had to leave because her stylists had to feed their families and it was causing a disruption. What does that even mean? I can't imagine a person with an appointment walking by, seeing an upset 2yo, and then thinking "oh well, I better cancel my appointment because there is a kid crying outside." Parents deserve compassion and help, not shame when a kid is having a tough time. As they were trying to leave, she even went so far as to call security. It was insane. I hope anyone who is looking for a new salon chooses a place that supports and lifts up families, not who makes them feel unwelcome and like they're an inconvenience.

I was at dance class with my child yesterday in the studio next to this salon. One of our…read moreclassmates was having a tough day, and his parents stepped outside to comfort him. While they were outside, I witnessed a woman, who I was later told is the salon manager, Marisa confront these parents in an incredibly inappropriate manner. She made them feel humiliated, and treated them as if they were doing something wrong simply for comforting their upset child. She even went as far as calling security, claiming they were being disruptive because their child was crying. As a bystander, I was honestly disgusted. Watching someone speak to parents this way, especially when they were calmly trying to support their child, was deeply upsetting. Children have difficult moments, they don't always know how to regulate their emotions, and that's exactly when they need patience and compassion, not hostility. I cannot understand how anyone, especially someone in a position of responsibility, could behave in such a cold and unacceptable way toward a family in that situation. To the salon manager, just do better.

I had a dye and styling appointment with Samer Hamayel and it was such a good experience. He's…read moresuper professional but also really easy to talk to, which made the whole appointment feel comfortable. He takes his time during the consultation and really listens to what you want, while also giving helpful advice. I especially appreciated how he explained everything as we went and made sure we were on the same page about the color. You can tell he really knows what he's doing. I ended up with a really sleek, pretty blowout that lasted way longer than I expected. I left feeling really happy with my hair and I will definitely be going back.

I still haven't changed the color! Love it! I see Johnny every six weeks-now with my husband.read more

I was recently in need of a last minute haircut and highlights. The Alchemist salon was very…read moreaccommodating to my busy schedule. Vonna asked the right questions and understood what I was looking for. She has great attention to detail and truly did an amazing job. Vibes were warm and friendly, I will be back! PS: I also met Sheila while I was there. Just like Vonna, she was lovely!

I had a hair extension service done last year at this salon. During the consultation, I discussed…read morethe look I wanted, but the final result did not match what I expected. The color was not a proper match to my hair, and I was not given a clear opportunity to review or approve the length before installation. After the service, I noticed that some of the extension bonds were visible and the overall application did not blend naturally with my hair. At the time, I left a positive review shortly after my appointment, but I later felt it did not reflect my actual experience. I was also dealing with personal circumstances that made it difficult for me to address the issues right away. I am sharing this update so others have a more accurate picture of my experience

Meg has been doing my hair for over a year and I love it. I constantly get compliments on my blonde…read moreand how good it looks. She listens to all my ideas and desires and delivers every time. Plus she's fun to chat with and always professional and caring. She's the real deal and I recommend her to everyone. She cuts my husbands hair too and has taught him to use product and keep it longer. Her prices are more than fair and the salon is calm and beautiful. What's not to love?! She goes above and beyond and is a delight.

I had a poor experience with Meg earlier in the year when I went in for a haircut and highlights. I…read morehad liked my previous experiences with her and had sent her new clients, but will no longer be recommending her after my last visit as I found her communication and business practices to be quite shoddy. I confirmed the price with her ahead of our appointment and once again during our consultation. I had also received a discount code from her that she said she would apply to the visit. Midway through our appointment while we were making small talk she abruptly informed me that she would be charging me more than what she herself had confirmed during the consultation. It came out of nowhere and was very disorienting. When I reminded her of the discount, she made something up on the spot about how the new higher price still reflected the discount. It was super shady and vague and I felt extremely uncomfortable. I could not leave because my head was wrapped in foil and bleach when she chose to announce this change. The color also did not come out the way we had discussed and she pretty much rushed me out of the chair while we were still within our appointment window and kept making passive aggressive jabs about how she had other clients coming in and how she should charge me even more. It's clear that she was disorganized and had not planned her schedule well and was taking that urgency out on her clients. I found the experience to be unprofessional and baffling and will not be returning.

I was hesitant to book with Rafi at first because I noticed a couple of reviews that mentioned not…read moregetting exactly what they asked for. I decided to give him a chance, and I'm so glad I did. I asked a lot of questions about layers, styling, washing frequency, hair health, and he patiently answered every one of them. It's obvious that he genuinely enjoys what he does and has a great understanding of hair. He was confident with his techniques, professional, and very kind throughout the appointment. Most importantly, he fixed the face-framing pieces I had been unhappy with and gave me a haircut that feels much more flattering and intentional. I left feeling educated, listened to, and happy with the result. I would definitely return.

I found this place through Yelp and was a bit hesitant since I hadn't dyed my hair in a while, but…read moreI decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, I left very disappointed. I paid $620 total (including a 15% tip, $540 before tip) for a balayage and haircut, which felt extremely high--especially considering the haircut alone was only $80. During the appointment, the experience itself was uncomfortable. Chemicals were dripping onto my face, leaving stains on my forehead, and when my hair was washed, the water was cold and splashed everywhere. A few days later, after washing and styling my hair the way I normally do, I noticed how off the balayage looked. My roots already appeared very grown out--almost halfway down my head. I understand balayage is meant to grow out naturally, but this looked like it had been done months ago when it had only been a week. Even my family commented that it looked grown out. I called the salon to see if they could fix the top portion, and I was told my stylist, Angel, would call me back--but I never heard from her. Overall, I'm really disappointed. Not only was the service expensive, but the results didn't meet expectations, and there was no follow-up or effort to make it right.

Selina is incredible! Provided an excellent haircut & I am so happy with the results. She listens…read moreto what you want, gives great recommendations & ultimately delivers phenomenal results & quality! Highly recommend you pay her a visit for any hair services - she does from the most basic haircut to an absolute transformation - couldn't say enough good things!

booked my sister an appointment for tape extensions and she was so satisfied with mariah's work…read more she was so sweet made us feel like home. salon was so clean and everyone made you feel at home and comfortable. definitely book your tapes with mariah!

I had been going to another stylist and just wasn't happy with the cut or color. I knew Dani was…read moregreat, so I decided to switch. I am so glad I did. My hair finally has a great cut and feels so much better. The color shines! I will definitely be back.

Nadirah is the best!…read more I've been going to her for several years now, and I can honestly say this is the best my hair has ever looked. She's incredibly skilled at doing blonde color. She always makes it look stunning and natural. It has great dimension, it's so shiny, plus she keeps it soft and healthy! Not only is Nadirah amazing with color, but she's also really skilled with cuts. I constantly get compliments on my hair. On top of that, Nadiah is really fun to talk to. The salon itself has a great vibe. You always feel welcome and comfortable the second you walk in. Everyone there is friendly and professional. Nadirah is truly a specialist. She was even hired in the past to travel the world teaching other stylists advanced techniques. But now I'm glad she's here in LA! Her expertise with both cuts and color are on another level. I can't say enough good things. I'm a perfectionist, and I tried for so many years to find a stylist I liked before I found Nadirah. If you're looking for someone who's exceptionally skilled, talented, kind, and will make your hair look incredible, Nadirah is the one!