I went to see Manny specifically because he is a certified Brazilian Blowout stylist. I've never had my hair styled by Manny prior to this. Can I just say: the dude is awesome! His studio is nestled in the Library Plaza that accommodates the local public library in city of San Fernando. It's located in the back near the parking lot and situated on the second floor that overlooks the courtyard. It's a beautiful spot! If I remember correctly, Manny said that he has been in the business for 15 years although this studio location is relatively new (as of this year). His mastery of the art of hair shows. When he works on you, his focus is like that of a lead guitarist strumming his solo in a heart-felt rock ballad. You feel like you're the only one in the room! The day I was there he had one assistant and as well as another stylist, both of whom worked on me at some point during my treatment as Manny managed the business side of his establishment. But he was constantly supervising the work and did most of the "heavy lifting". The Brazilian Blowout is an amazing treatment. I went from having a tangled mess of curls and cowlicks to smooth straight tresses with a hint of body. This is not a stick straight style like the Yuko system however according to all I've read it's better for the health of your hair. I am very satisfied with the end result: gorgeous shiny hair that's straight and smooth. No frizz, no fuzz, no muss, no fuss! According to the Brazilian Blowout website the treatment should take about 90 minutes but Manny said realistically it would take up to two hours. That said it actually took about three hours to complete and that's with somebody working on me from the moment I got seated in the chair, which was within five minutes of my appointment. I'm not upset about the time involved as I had nowhere to be and didn't want my stylist to be rushing on such a high cost treatment. But I think it's worth mentioning if you're getting your hair "did" for a special occasion later in the day. My advice is: it's important to schedule extra time in your busy schedule to get this treatment done right. My only concern with a Brazilian Blowout is that the chemical solution that was used in the first stage really made my eyes sting however my scalp was absolutely (positively) fine. However my eyes burned and teared up worse than cutting up an onion. My eyes really hurt! Manny was prepared for this reaction and loaned me a pair of real Christian Dior sun glasses to protect my eyes for the duration of this stage of the treatment. It didn't really help, but at least I looked cool and nobody could tell I was crying. For all the claims that the BB contains no harsh chemicals and no formaldehyde I've really got to wonder what the active ingredient is that would cause such a seriously caustic reaction, as I'm sure it can't be good for you or your stylist who works with the product daily. The cost for my certified Brazilian Blowout came to $250 plus a tip for both his assistants, which is usual and customary for the industry. At the time of this review I'm coming up on close to only the third week of the Brazilian Blowout. I love how my hair turned out but it's beginning to fade out and already my hair is beginning to morph into its original wavy, curly state. I don't think this is a testament to Manny's work though. I think it's more to do with the treatment. The Brazilian Blowout marketing department claims that the results can last up to 12 weeks and since I'm barely a quarter of the way there I'm pretty disappointed. I can't justify rescheduling for another treatment every four months if it's not going to last. It's a spendy treatment and in today's economy I need to see a better value for my money and a longer return on my investment. It's hard for me to make that call because I absolutely love the results and I love Manny's work. However, don't let my budget constraints effect your decision. If you can afford it and want to look like a million bucks, go see Manny. I know for a fact that the Brazilian Blowout treatment costs way much more if you were to have it done on the west side Currently (as of July 2010) Manny is offering a "Sexy Summer Special" of $50 off a Brazilian Blowout on Tuesdays only. Manny also offers other specials every day of the week which can add up to some significant savings so it's worth asking about them when you visit or by checking out his website. read more

Manny's Hair Studio - Manny's Hair Salon, San Fernando, CA - Hair Salons Near Me - San Fernando, California

I had booked my appointment a week in advance and when I showed up, no one was there. I called the salon and it kept redirecting me to voicemail. I left 2 voicemails. After an hour and fifteen minutes, I finally gave up and left. I never got a call back. A few hours later I finally called back and Manny was very non-chalant about the entire situation. There is a serious lack of professionalism here and it is definitely not appreciated, especially when driving over an hour to get there. I was hoping it would be worth it. Guess not. read more

Where do I start... if you're looking for fresh new looks and a stylist that actually listens to what you want for a change ... Manny's is for you! The stylist are so nice and helpful with so many styling tips... they really know what's up... not to mention affordable prices I was expecting to pay double what they charge. It's hard to believe this place is right in the heart of San Fernando. Sitting on the 2nd floor, the studio has 2 wide open French doors with an amazing view. I'll never spend my money anywhere else... I'll be Manny's client for life! read more

I went to Manny's for the Brazilian Blowout and I am loving the results! It's only been 2 hrs though! Loved the service and the work. I had my appt at 1 and I was out by 2:30!! read more

Went here after using a Groupon. So I don't think the actual BB brand was used on my hair and I wasn't in the salon for 90 minutes. I have had many BB's done on me and whenever it is under 90 minutes I am a bit concerned. I left though with my hair looking pretty good, but as you know this is the kind of thing where overtime you know if you would return to a salon rather than knowing the long term results the second you get it done. Anyway Manny was a nice guy although a bit ditzy. I did have a hard time getting in contact with him and months ago another hair stylist there forgot to cancel my appointment after I called to cancel. He also was a little bit late, but I expected that after reading the reviews on here lol. He quoted me $175 for a BB with a haircut (I have long hair) without a Groupon which actually seems like a reasonable deal. Huge parking lot in the back of that plaza so no need to park on the street. This was the worst BB I ever got (I hate saying that sorry!). The best BBs I had were with hair stylists who spent 90 minutes on my hair with or without the name brand or not because even when I didn't blow dry my hair, I would have no knots, no frizz, and it would be sleek and straight. With the one I got here I don't have to grab my straightening iron, but my hair looks like I never had the BB done if I don't use a hair dryer. Granted with the hair dryer my hair looks really good, but I prefer the stylists who managed to get my hair looking great even without the hair dryer. The treatment maybe only lasted me 3 weeks which is pretty bad. Since getting it my hair is like how my hair normally was before I started to get the treatment- damaged and full of knots regardless of how much conditioner and detangling spray that I use. Sorry Manny. I think you are a fun and nice guy and I am sure you give great haircuts, but my BB wasn't good. read more

Visited Manny's Hair Salon for the first time and was really happy with the quality and customer service I received by him.. As for me it really hard to trust someone with my hair but i was really satisfied with the outcome and how my updo came out:) Everyone loved my hair... The salon has beautiful spot and view!!! I just want to thank you so much for making my hair beautiful and making me feel special:) read more

Just got my brazilian blow out by manny and is GREAT! and so far so good with the blowout.... i found Manny kind of funny and i actually like the attitude he pretends to have. mine took a little over 90 minutes i do have long thick hair so i am usually there longer than the norm. I saw a cut Manny did while i was there and it was a really great style, i was actually surprised. I have never been to the city of San Fernando so wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. don't mistake his self worth confused with distain, snobbish or mean. I found him sweet and likable. I think just like anything you get back what you put out, maybe put something into it and you'll get something out of it. yes, i would be displeased if i had to wait an hour but keep it with the facts and lets not judge anyone by their personality or the fact they didn't speak much, review the job, not the person! you there to make friends or to get a blowout or haircut?!!! I would go back and would recommend. read more

Manny is now located at a salon called Touch of Lily. If you ever wanted or heard I love that cut, or color or you want to have your hair done just like that picture then you need to see Manny Martinez. I know you hear of talent or that person is great, he honestly is. You feel comfortable and you will always be satisfied with his work. He is a color specialist and cuts hair anyway you want. I have never posted. But I thought if I need to it needs to be something I really truly believe and because he has been my hair stylist for 15 years. If you are not located close by believe me he is worth the drive. Manual Martinez God Made your hands for Hair!!!! Liz.C Valencia CA read more

I often try alot of salons because of Groupon and Manny's was no different. I called to make an apt (I got a $40 groupon for $90 worth of salon services) and got passed off to Karina. I scheduled an apt with her for 2 days later and I arrived about 5 mins before my apt time and neither she nor Manny were there...so I waited...and waited and waited...about 20mins total before Manny came rushing in. He asked what I wanted and I said to fill my partial highlights ($50 charge) and he preceded to put in maybe 10 foils before throwing me under the dryer...10 foils for partial...Usually I use atleast 20 so I was a bit shocked he only used 10. While doing the highlights he stopped about 5 or 6 times to do something else....who knows what. Then when it was time to "style" me he asked if I wanted it styled, and I said, yes if he can, but he then mentioned that he did not have time as he had another client coming in right after me - so I left with wet hair. (even though it was NOT my fault I was not started on time) The FEW highlights he did put in came out GREAT I just wish the customer service was there too. I did not get my full value of the groupon (as Manny said the groupon was actually for cut and color but the groupon ONLY said "$40 for $90 worth of services) had I known he wasn't going to style me I would have asked for more highlights or additional colors.... Bottom line - I'm not impressed - I have seen better and experienced better. Disappointed as I hoped this place would be a great place to come back to.... Updated: I contacted Manny and he offered to "fix" my hair at no cost. So he re-did my highlights, cut and blow dried my hair for free. I am happy with the results after this and he was nothing but cordial the entire 2nd visit there. After this - I would consider going back to Manny since he handled my issue promptly and to my expectations. read more

I have been looking for a good salon with stylist who know what they are doing for a while now.I was lucky to find Manny's hair studio on yellow pages. I have to admit I went in not sure of what to expexct. I had such a good experience they knew exactly what I wanted and my hair looked amazing.For anyone looking for a great salon look no further Manny's hair studio is the place to go. read more

Ok, so about a year ago I bought a groupon for a brazilian blowout at manny's salon. I recently went to go use it and I was extremely disappointed! I had trouble finding the place because it was located in a plaza on the second level with no sign on the street or anything. I kept calling manny to get exact directions but he never answered...after 10-15 minutes of me driving around to find the place, he calls back and tells me the place. I get there and as I walk in the place looked below average even though the location was beyond average. All the towels and tools were dirty/stained. Manny handed me over to his "assistant" who looked like his kid brother or something to wash my hair. He had to wash my hair with cold water because they had no hot water!!! I sat down to get the BB started so his "assistant" begins applying the solutions and then blow drying (which by the way I thought I was going to have a concussion considering the number of times he banged the blow dryer on my head and burned my scalp)....it took him exactly 2 hours to blow dry my hair then another 45 minutes or so to straighten over it with an iron! I was getting sooo annoyed considering my appointment was at 12 and I had to be somewhere at 5. Manny was sooo weird!!!!! It was like he was high on something that kept making him twitch and make weird faces....creepy.... After I changed my tone and asked them how much longer it was going to take them, finally Manny decided to join in and help do my hair. Now two guys were pulling, tugging, banging, and burning my head! At last they finished my hair at 4:30! All in all, location was great, service was not so great, stylists were knowledgeable yet clumsy, and weird, results weren't too bad, but overall I was not happy with this place whatsoever! Sorry you guys, I prefer the traditional hair salons with normal stylists who do not take almost 5 hours to complete a BB with a whole lot of mess! read more

I have to say "wow oh wow". I visited Manny's hair salon for the first time and what a beautiful spot! Came in to get the Brazilian blowout with a groupon, and he was just as welcoming as any regular paying customer, which I was very happy about. Manny has great dedication for his work and you can notice it even more when you see how helpful his staff is at all times. No attitude, no negativity. The staff that surrounds him in the salon is very sweet and helpful. I have to say, sitting on that chair overlooking the courtyard was a real treat. Two of his walls have big open windows from where you can see the little plaza, the trees and flowers, and the people sitting outside enjoying a cup of coffee. Parking in the back was easy, which is one of the things I love about the valley. Going back to my hair treatment (Brazilian Blowout). It was my first time getting this treatment done, so I was a little scared and skeptical, but they were so great that all my doubts went away. 2 hours later my hair looked so shiny and silky I couldn't stop smiling. As soon as I left I took a photo of myself, posted on my facebook wall, and received a lot of awesome compliments :-D When I got home my son couldn't stop touching my hair, because it was so soft. I am not easy to please when it comes to hair, this place was it for me. Manny does have a lot of years of experience and surrounds himself with a great crew. I will definitely go back, and will recommend his salon to all my friends and family. read more

Hmm... Decent service.. over priced (for the quality of service you will receive). I really dislike that they eat in the same area where they service clients, they didn't wash their hands after handling food to tend to their client, stopped working on clients to gossip... Will I return? No way. read more

I went to mannys twice. The first time i had a good haircut and an below average blowout but was pleased, even though he tried to charge me more than what he quoted. The second time was like going to a completely different stylist. He was acting soooo weird, no kidding, he was acting crazy. He took the scissors and cut 4 inches from a random strand right away. I am not trying to be funny, but this what happened. After that i got freaked out and told him to not cut so much. At the end i got out with an uneven haircut that looked like my 5 year old did it. I only tried manny the stylist, i dont know how the other girls work, but as an advise, be careful. This is hair we are talking about, it doesn't grow back overnight. read more

I booked my appointment with my groupon for a brazilian blow out a week in advance and when I did, I asked for the price of a haircut. The lady who answer told me it was $25. I left work early the day of my appt. and headed to the salon. Door was locked, I knocked and knocked, called the salon number and no answer. I waited over 40 minutes. No one showed up. I left upset for having wasted all that time. I called the next day and Manny finally answered the phone after several attempts. I told him I was there the day before. Very non-chalantly told me he had to leave early because he didn't feel good. But gave me a same day appt. I showed up, luckily he was there (based on other reviews this happens frequently). He did not have enough liquid for my brazilain blow out and mentioned he had another one coming in Saturday. So needless to say I don't feel I got a full portion. He put some on top layers and very few on the bottom layers. I got my brazilian blow out and haircut. HE CHARGED ME $40 for the haircut only!! I was told was $25 when I scheduled my appt. I didn't argue because I just wanted to get out of that place. NEGATIVE experience. Would not recommend anyone there. And my hair...not much difference after that blow out. A week later my hair looks the same as it did before. NOT WORTH IT!!! read more

When I called to schedule and appointment I got one that same weekend, which was great. After driving around for 20 plus minutes looking for this place, I finally found it. I go in and of course, Manny was not there. As I sit and wait hoping that he is running a bit late, someone else comes in and says they also have an appointment with Manny for the same time slot I do. Half an hour later, still no Manny, so his assistant says that he is on his way and in the mean time she will prepare me for my Brazilian blowout. She washes my hair and proceeds to dry me off, still no Manny. As she sits me down in the chair with soaking wet her she tells me that the Brazilian blowout product is "locked up and only Manny has the key." And so we wait. Another half hour passes, and still no sign of Manny. His assistant decides that then would be a good time to ask one of the other stylists to barrow their product. Elapsed time: 1 hour. Application time, the assistant did a great job with the application, she made sure that every strand was covered evenly. Here is the point where Manny shows up. He smiles, says hello and goes about as if nothing ever happened, and he was not late. His assistant continues to finish the treatment, not once did Manny stop by to say hello, or anything else for the matter. His assistant did the blow-dry portion just fine, when it came down to the flat-iron portion, she very much skimped on it, I had asked her numerous times to go closer to the roots and to go through some areas with much more detail then she was, after me saying it enough times she did as I had requested and was more thorough. End results: the treatment took very well, the results were good, not great but good. Its disdaining that the owner of a salon, who in hopes of building up clientele is late to his own appointments and double books clients. read more

I love how Thea does my hair :) I only trust her and no one else. This review should be from 2 years ago but if she still works there I would totally recommend you guys going there but asking for her she does an amazing job always so nice, sweet and very professional .i would always get complements when I would get my hair done with her . read more