I've been gatekeeping Kyle for years, but it's time to share the wealth because he is THAT good…read more Kyle is a true balayage mastermind. The blend, the tone, the grow-out -- everything is always flawless. My hair never looks brassy or overdone, and it somehow manages to look better and better as it grows out. I can't tell you how many times I've had complete strangers stop me to ask who does my hair or if they can take a photo for inspo. No exaggeration. Beyond the talent, Kyle actually listens. You don't have to over-explain or bring a million photos -- he just gets it. Every appointment feels easy, consistent, and intentional, and I always leave feeling like my hair looks expensive (in the best way). I've trusted him with my hair for years and wouldn't go to anyone else. If you're looking for natural, lived-in, perfectly blended color... this is your sign.

THE +'s: kyle. super cute location that's very clean and well kept. comfortable hair wash stations…read more(yes, this is absolutely a plus because the ones that bend your neck at an unnatural angle suuuuckkk). kyle. did i mention kyle? THE -'s: street parking only. :( if you come during the middle of the weekday though, it shouldn't be too much hassle. SUM: booked an appointment here with kyle after reading the yelp reviews because my lifelong hairstylist retired. you pay half of the cost as a deposit up front and the second half is due at the end of the appointment. i actually really love this because it spreads out the cost and i'm not shelling it all out in one go. the appointment with kyle was a fantastic experience. not only is he skilled and gave me the exact cut i was looking for, he was also a great conversationalist. i spent the most relaxing saturday morning with him. kyle and beachy waves is now my go-to!

Love Vanessa, she's the best! She recommended the scalp detox...it's AMAZING. My hair felt super…read morehealthy afterwards too. It made such a difference.

LOVE TIFFANY~ i came in for hair styling since I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding. I just asked for some…read morevolume and she absolutely delivered. i feel gorrrrgeous. The vibe in there is so cute too, i even got a cute little bevy 10 out of 10 recommend!

As someone who never wanted to cut her hair, Salon Drew has seen me through two different…read morehairstyles that I absolutely love. I would not trust anyone else but them. They make hair fun while keeping it personal to each client. Everyone is friendly, and the environment always leaves me feeling good.

I was referred here by a coworker because I needed to find a new stylist since mine left town!…read more I actually scheduled with Sebastian, but when I told him what I wanted to do -BIG CHOP - cut off 10 inches for a bob for the first time, he was honest and suggested another stylist that specialises in short hair. I was thankful for his honesty and appreicate that he wanted me to get the very best outcome. I then scheduled with Jen and she was like a bright lil sunshine. We cut off the 10 inches and it was so fun deciding what to do with it next. She truly knows hair and is very high level professional. I will be back! The location is in the LBX shopping area with plenty of parking, but it can be busy after 5 or on the weekends. Inside the salon is stunning and they offer you drink services which was so nice.

To step across the threshold of Studio O on 2nd Street in Long Beach is not merely to enter a…read moresalon, but to be inducted into a sanctum of aesthetic excellence where the very air seems to shimmer with the promise of transformation and the pursuit of beauty is elevated to a high art form. It was with a sense of profound destiny that I first discovered this hidden gem, drawn in by the enigmatic and stylish exterior that sports the magnificent letter "O"--a symbol that I have since come to realize stands not just for Oscar, the proprietor of this fine establishment, but for the "Outstanding," the "Overwhelming," and the "Otherworldly" delight that awaits within. From the moment I first engaged the services of the miraculous Cathy, a true virtuoso of the shears who seems to possess the telepathic ability to discern one's innermost hair desires before they are even spoken, I was irrevocably hooked on a level of service that far surpasses the sterile pretension of even the most prestigious salons in Beverly Hills. My hair, which is a formidable and unruly entity characterized by a thickness and coarseness that would daunt a lesser stylist, is here tamed and coaxed into a state of sublime magnificence through the technical wizardry and tender manipulation of the entire team, resulting in a masterpiece that I am proud to wear upon my head each time I depart. But the magic of Studio O extends far beyond the cut and color; it is an immersive sensory experience where one is enveloped in warmth from the moment of arrival, greeted not as a customer but as a long-lost companion by Oscar and his talented cadre of artists. The interior is a feast for the eyes, boasting captivating wallpaper and a revolving art gallery that stimulates the mind as thoroughly as the ergonomic comfort of the shampoo bowls soothes the body, while the aromatic scents in the restroom and the offering of exquisite coffee drinks cater to one's every comfort

Micha has been my hairstylist for over a decade, and I can confidently say he is unbelievably…read moretalented. I've had purple hair for the past 10 years, and every single time he creates the most vibrant, stunning color ..it never misses. He truly has an eye for detail and always gets everything exactly right. Beyond his talent, the entire experience with him is top tier. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and the work he does. And I have to mention..the hair wash experience is next level. So relaxing and just an added touch of a scalp massage that makes every appointment feel like a treat. If you're looking for a master colorist and stylist, Micha is the one. Highly recommend!

This review is for Rizza, who did Grey Hair blending for me…read more I'm coming to terms with my gray/silver hairs and asked Rizza if she could do Grey blending for me. This can be hard to do, especially since I have ethnic hair and about a decade of vivids, henna color, and other experiments in my hair. I came in with blue and purple fun hair. This is my hair after two sessions and she's done a great job delivering on Grey blending. She found an ashy beige that would work with blending in with my silvers. She really understands color. Rizza also has very chill energy and listens to your requests. I also needed to handle personal medical stuff during my appointment and she was very helpful about it.

I asked for a V shape cut with layers and That is not what I got even tho I showed her an example…read morepicture, I was left with a v shape cut and no layers. Even after going back and asking her to add more layers she trimmed a few hairs and left it the same. I had to go down the street to get it fixed by a different salon. Sage salon and their worker Marina suos waisted my time for 4 hours and my money

Service is great and the ladies are very nice! I recommend…read morefor a haircut, color, tone etc! The owner is very flexible and will tailor to your needs!

Unfortunately, this response is misleading. Instead of acknowledging valid concerns, the owner…read moreminimized my experience and avoided responsibility. This interaction was more disappointing than the service itself and shows a lack of professionalism when dealing with unhappy clients. "At Salon500 we do strive to give an excellent haircut and excellent customer service. I was also there for the initial consultation We were fixing a bad haircut. You had gotten somewhere else. We did the best we could to fix the haircut that was already done by somebody else. We spent a lengthy time in the initial consultation, To try and help you out with a bad haircut you had initially gotten somewhere else. We wanted to want to help you I am sorry that we we're not able to."

Edit: not the owner trying to make excuses instead of holding her stylist accountable. BFFR Period…read morepoint blank I have made time out of my days to commit to our appointments and the first time I did have to change the appointment I stated IF SHE CANT ITS FINE WE CAN STICK TO ORIGINAL, no biggie I can make the original, and then she cancels like bruh we could have stuck to the original & then I couldn't say yes to appointments offered the following day or week because: 1. I had a flight the next day like at 6am 2. when I return I go back to school Mon- Thurs literally 10am -3:30pm and then 6:30pm-9 3. I work 14 hour shifts Fri- Sunday . Not once did she offer if I'd like another stylist , not once did she offer a real accommodation . Let's be real and hold accountability , because this second cancel the day of appointments, messaging me hours before on IG asking to move my appointment earlier to then canceling is WILD . Original : I know the stylists have their own way of booking or dealing with affairs apart of the salon but I think it's wild they have a rebooking fee of over $30 if client has to reschedule last minute their appointments BUT when I get my appointment canceled TWICE by the stylist ON THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT , due to "family emergencies" that apparently always happen. I think it's wild that a stylist can waste a clients time and day considering the first time it was canceled I had planned to get my hair cut before my birthday trip and today it got canceled I had just told my boss no to coming in for a shift because of my scheduled appointment ... what do we clients get in return besides wasted time and lost money ? At least she returned my $20 deposit that has been kept since August but damn , homegirl really needs to take care of home before taking appointments , we have a life out here too.

I had an amazing experience. I felt so comfy and so safe with my hair stylist Heather. She had such…read morea kind aura and energy. She talked to me but I was having a rough day and didn't feel like being a big talker and I didn't feel pushed into that. I didn't feel pressured into making conversation. Heather was able to read me well. The hair washing experience is pretty new to me ( i haven't had a cut in 2ish years) and it was so soothing. As she cut my hair she was explaining the steps being taken. Everyone else there also seemed super nice. They were laughing with each other and with their clients. I genuinely felt comfortable. My hair came out exactly how I asked. She just read me like a book. I got so many compliments from the other stylists and from my friends at work. I felt super confident with my cut. Thanks Heather !!

This review is for Pru! My hair, like me, had been through hell, neglected, depleted, thinning,…read moreand lifeless. After stress and illness, it hadn't been cut in years. In desperation I started asking around, looking for someone who could give me a variation on a wolf cut- I wanted to be sure I connected with a stylist who could meet me where i'm at and respect what I wanted. Sooo GRATEFUL I connected with Pru! She listened, understood and was able to execute an excellent wolf cut bringing body and style back into hair i'd given up on, previously only wearing it pulled back and in a headband to hide it AND she understood exactly what I'd been through, so not only did my hair look better than it had in years, the experience was fun and supportive. Thank you, Pru! ( I hope it's OK to share: @curl.up_and_dye on IG :)

I really love coming to see Marisa at Freebirds. She always gives me a great consult and really…read morelistens to my vision. She's so supportive of my thinking process and adds great ideas to our consultation. I really feel like after getting a cut from her, I leave a more confident version of myself. Marisa is awesome. Freebirds is awesome. Go support this amazing small business and get the cut of your dreams.