Trusted this stylist I'd never met but had been following on IG with my beloved curls. She did not disappoint. One of the best haircuts I've ever had, if not the best. She changed it up entirely, working off the shape of my face and the curl in each individual ringlet. It was shorter, sexier, loose and free and yet professional, too. I wish I could make the trek to Pasadena more easily because Nicolette is so worth it. read more

I have a small business and always make sure to give shoutouts everywhere possible. However, I had an experience today that's worth documenting because of how this stylist treated me. I texted Nicolette and tried calling the number provided on the message twice and texted it to inform her that I will be running 10-15 late, and the number did not ring. There is literally NO way to inform her if you are running late and for directions as it's in an outside mall. It's very confusing to find the location, which contributed to me being a total of 20-minutes late! I knocked on her door and she said "my appointment had been cancelled because I'm late." I explained all the above and she didn't give two hells about it and made me feel invaluable as a new customer whom waited 2-months for this appointment, and drove 1.5 hours to try out her technique as I am very particular and wanted to pay top dollar for a curly cut, as I always do. Her unpleasant attitude was not kind, and I will take my $250 and go elsewhere, where I am a valued client. Maybe all the success got to her head, but that's not how you treat people. I will be disputing your $100 late fee for being 20-minutes late as I tried notifying you several times with the number you provided and have documentation. Treat people better, as you clearly saw that I was apologetic for being late, it was out of my control. read more

I had a lovely experience with Nicolette. I appreciated the calm environment of her space. While I understand that larger salons are busy, this was way more enjoyable for me. She was also very patient with me while we figured out what I wanted. This haircut was the final step for me to fully embrace my curls and wear them confidently everyday. I'm loving it! read more

Absolutely loved my curly haircut by Nicco. She has a super gentle hand, and also has an eye for the curls! She reshaped my hair after years of cutting my own hair (incorrectly). My hair is much lighter but more voluminous than it was before. She took great care of me and was also super attentive to what I did and didn't want. Absolutely recommend her for all the curly heads! read more

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Hey all, I hate writing bad reviews especially for small businesses and female owned, ugg. I had my haircut in November and decided against writing anything then because she did give me a 50% refund on the service and I hate to write a bad review, however, every single day I'm sad when I look at my hair in the mirror, or when I see pictures of my hair before the cut, or when I see other people with long curly hair - it's been 4 months and I still feel gutted. I know it's silly to be so attached to something physical as a part of my identity but I really am, and I paid SO much for this cut and did a lot of research and frankly thought I could trust it. I feel like I need an outlet for this, maybe getting this off my chest will help me move on and hopefully it will help prevent others from ending up in this situation! I had long curly hair my whole life, it was my thing, my signature, something I loved about my look. Now I don't have long curly hair because Nicolette did not listen to what I asked for. She said the bottom of my hair was unhealthy and she wanted to cut a lot off, I said I understood but I still only wanted a trim and we decided on "baby steps" that she would only take off a little and that I'd come back in 4 months instead of 6... However, by the end of the appointment she said, "actually you can come back in 6 months" this is because I literally now had short hair. You put so much trust into the people who cut your hair, and this was like an absolute nightmare. Again, in the end she did give a 50% refund but it doesn't make up for feeling robbed of my hair, my look, and my confidence that comes with it! Here's the kicker, the shape of the cut was also odd, awkward and unflattering. It made my hair look an absolute triangle which is the one thing other than length that I asked and checked multiple times that it wouldn't be. I paid $300 for my appointment including tip and went home to cry about the length, but with the shape I figured if I did my own style it would be better. I immediately washed it but it was still a darn triangle so I sent her a message on Instagram saying I was very sad about the length but since nothing can be done about that can she help me reshape it because it's looking very weird and triangular like she promised it wouldn't. It's hard to tell tone over message but her response seemed defensive, she blamed me for the shape saying it's because "I changed the haircut drastically mid cut." What she is referring to is that a few mins after she started snipping I double checked again that it wouldn't be too short. She kept using lingo about different layering but I told her I don't know those terms, what I don't want is to go short and to have a triangular shape, after that I'm trusting her as the professional and can't speak so much to this type of layering or that. Anyhow, her response was basically book another $300 (inc tip) appointment or better yet go elsewhere. I was so shocked with the lack of care or customer service. Not even trying or considering making an unhappy customer happy, immediately just "go elsewhere." I was obviously not going to book another appointment and spend over $600 on someone who did exactly what I asked not to do and who didn't care about me as a customer, so I asked for a partial refund. She agreed and the next day I went to her IG page and saw she had BLOCKED ME. So basically if you're an unhappy customer that is the treatment you'll get. Defensiveness, go somewhere else, and a block. Eeek. It felt extreme and unwarranted but oh well, I figured there goes that refund she promised... Surprisingly I did receive a 50% refund which also shocked me. The behavior altogether was not just unprofessional, it was frankly odd! My take is that she is SO booked from having such a popular instagram that it isn't worth it to her to value her customers and care if they're happy or treat them with respect. Anyhow, I did end up going to someone else a third of the price who fixed the shape thank goodness, but I'm still left with short hair and I'm so so sad about it. I'm sorry to have to write this review, but hopefully it helps someone! Truly such a bummer. I would say if you don't care about your length and want her to just do whatever she wants then maybe you can go here, most of the other yelpers seem to be happy? But if you have a vision and preferences like me definitely steer clear. Thank goodness hair grows back eventually!!! read more

Nicolette is the ultimate curly hair whisperer. She doesn't just give haircuts she creates ART! She truly is an artist in her own form. From consultation to styling the whole process was exciting and fun. She really has an eye for what haircut best suits your hair type and face shape. You will leave with a new customized haircut specially made to fit YOU. She leaves you feeling confident and in love with your revived curls. My curly hair was so flat and had no spirals at all, but after my haircut with Nicco I saw curls spiral and spring up from every corner! It was definitely an experience and I'm so glad I found someone to save my hair like she did. read more

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This girl knows what she's doing with your curls! Let me tell you!! She's very warm and genuinely wants to make her clients happy. Highly recommend! read more

Nicolette Renteria - Hair Stylists Near Me

Nicco is the real deal. I found her on IG and have wanted to get an appointment for over a year....I can now tell you, she is well worth the wait!! If you have curly hair and you're anywhere in the vicinity...book that appointment at 7amPST on the first of the month when her schedule opens. Move quickly because by 7:03am she's booked! I can definitely say this is the best haircut I've ever gotten. My curls have been optimized. They're bouncy and perfectly accentuate my face. read more

My favorite curly haircut!! Nicco listened to EVERYTHING I asked for, had tons of curly hair knowledge, and gave me great pointers for styling. I have been to other curly hair stylists and have left disappointed, my hair was too short after bring washed and styled, or didn't look as good as when I styled it myself. Not this time. My hair looked just as good after I washed and styled it myself! Thank you Nicco read more

Nicolette Renteria - Hair Stylists Near Me

Went in to get my haircut by Nicolette and the moment I met her I knew she was my curly girl stylist! She's so genuine and knows exactly what to do with your hair. I communicated with her all of my wants and needs and also communicated her what I DID NOT WANT and she did EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED. It's been a couple of weeks since my haircut now and My cut and curls still look good! Will definitely only come to her for now on! She's the absolute best! read more