I'm reviewing Michael de Leon at Bellizima Salon and not the other stylists but please go to the…read morebottom for a bit about the owner. NOTE: One thing I always see about hair salon/stylist reviews is they are based on reviewers that only have one review. That means I have no reference point for them. I'm clear Yelp isn't viral in Ventura County but if you want your review to be credible review other things/places! Michael is great, I got my hair cut 2 weeks ago. I needed to see how it grew before I reviewed. Just because it looked great up front, it could grow into a nest by months end. I like someone who explains what and why they are going to do it before they do it. I don't know shit but I want to feel included in the process. Michael was super cool and explained what he was thinking would work well with my melon and why. He clearly knew what he was doing. For what its worth, he said he trained at Vidal Sasson in Beverly Hills. He gave my wife a consult and she is now hooked also. The place, its clean, well appointed but once you've been the 10 minutes the place seems neutral with no real feeling to it. The important part its clean and not dated. The owner, bad first impression from her. Me and one other person in the salon and she didn't say hello. She has been friendly at times so I don't want to be to harsh. She does answer her phone while cutting hair which I think is a super no no.

My mom used to see Michael DeLeon when he worked at Blow. When he moved to this location, I came in…read morefor a cut. When I started, my hair was recently shaved, 3inches all around, and my natural dark brown. When longer, it is STICK straight. All of the color he used in my hair looked great, treated my hair right, and (because I don't use color-fast shampoo) when it faded, it would go through color spectrums that complemented my skin tones nicely. Make sure you set aside at least 2 hours to see him. When he gets to work, he is focused on you and giving you the look you want. (He is also a great person to give creative freedom. You will leave looking amazing.) I'm the kind of person who is very lazy with her hair; I let it do what it wants. I explained this to Michael and he took note, making sure that whatever cut I got would LOOK like I spent two hours on it but really just looks fabulous right out of the shower (or with maybe 10 minutes dedicated to it for the shorter cuts that needed product). I come in every 2-3 months and we play with a different style every time. My first cut was a faux-hawk with dark reds panneled in. The red only showed on the sides when I styled it in a faux and there was a little streak on the front. When I felt like leaving it down, it looked very cute and something I could wear to a job interview (got the job). My second cut was another faux, a bit longer, and with the bottom corners on the back of my head emphasized a bit with uneven length and the same red he did (and touched up) on the top. This cut I had for a while while it grew a bit. The colors faded into a spectrum of reds, browns, and golds. It always looked amazing. For the third cut, we lost the faux. My hair was long enough to part and layer. The back looked longer due to the two "tails" at the back of my head that he kept cutting at uneven lengths. At this length, they looked odd for about a month, which he warned me it would. My friend tried to cut one off and even them out. But we had plans for those tails. The color changed too. All of the spots that were red and now blonde because of fade, he colored DARK purpley blue. The rest of my hair got a black wash. The purple was hard to see unless in direct light. Eventually, it faded to a lovely lavender and then to blonde. The black washed out to my natural color. The last cut I got was just a trim with no color. My hair is now past my shoulders, slightly wavy from the way he cut it with even a little curl on the "tails" which are now just the longer parts in my layer cut. We have never touched up the roots on the color panels. You couldn't tell there was half...1inch... 2inches of root. They just looked like highlights. They fade nicely into the rest of my hair. All I have to do is brush my hair in the shower, give it a squeeze with the towel, and walk away. It looks like I take the time to dry, curl, and fluff it. It's light and fun. (He has also done cut and color for my friends and co-workers with MUCH more conservative looks. They love their hair as much as I love mine!)

Such an amazing and caring staff! They go out of their way to support and listen to your needs. I…read morehave seen everything from classic men's cuts to modern Bob's here...everyone leaves beautiful! Thank you Elisa!

Love this place. Staff are great talented pros and the owner Elisa is great. Highly recommend this…read moresalon.

She truly is exceptional. She dedicates time to understand your hair needs, offering valuable…read moreadvice on the perfect haircut and color. What's more, her pricing is very reasonable. Her salon, though small, exudes charm and is always filled with lively chatter, engaging discussions, and a sense of fun.

I have been going to Nicolette's for about twenty years now. She keeps up with the styles and…read moreprocedures and won't ever let you leave unsatisfied. After months of quarantine, this momma is feeling better!!

I took my 12-year-old goddaughter for a haircut by Michal. She has very long hair and wanted a side…read morepart with face framing layers . She loved the results and the haircut was exactly what she requested. The salon is clean in a relaxing environment. The front desk staff is efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Michal for your next haircut and style!

Haircut by Tyler was perfect. She followed my request and I left very pleased - twice…read more I will continue going back to Tyler for my bob haircut that she does perfectly.

This place is so amazing and the staff is so friendly! I…read morewill be coming here again. Their service is so great and my hair is always so beautiful! Highly recommend Chelsea.

WOW, I seriously can't say enough good things about this salon, and especially Lily!! I actually…read moreused to work in the same parking lot and randomly walked in one day just needing a bang trim, and I'm so glad I did because that's how I found one of the best stylists I've ever been to. Lily is genuinely incredible at what she does. From my very first appointment, she made me feel so comfortable and welcome, and you can tell how much she genuinely cares about her work. She always takes the time to really listen and understand exactly what I'm wanting, while also using her expertise to make sure it actually works for my hair. She always makes sure to prioritize my hair health over anything which can't be said for many stylists I've been to in the past. I've thrown different ideas at her and somehow she manages to absolutely nail it every single time. I always leave feeling so happy with my hair and like she brought exactly what I had pictured to life. Beyond being insanely talented, Lily is also just such a kind and lovely person, which makes every appointment something I actually look forward to. I genuinely trust her with my hair, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a stylist who is talented, thoughtful, and really cares about making you feel your best. The salon itself is also such a welcoming environment. The owners are incredibly sweet and never fail to put a smile on my face, and their prices are really reasonable, especially compared to a lot of other salons in the area. I'm so grateful I happened to walk in that first day because I truly feel like I found a gem. If you're looking for a new stylist, GO SEE LILY!! You will be in the best hands Definitely check out her Instagram @lilymarinahair to see more of her amazing work for yourself!!

Finding a good hairstylist can be challenging. That's why I am so glad I found Jennifer. She's been…read moreconsistently skilled, gentle and professional. I've always been pleased with her work. I would highly recommend her.

Jennifer has done my hair for more than a decade. She in fact did my hair before she was a stylist…read more I know my haircut or color will come out great as she definetly has an eye for style. I completely trust her with my hair. Sometimes I just tell her to do what she thinks best. She is a great listener and I always feel pampered after going to her. I highly recommend her to others. You won't be sorry!!

Hannah has been cutting and doing balayage on my hair for 4 years now. Always extremely…read moreprofessional and has a good eye for style. Highly recommended!!!!

Finally... FINALLY I have found the perfect hair stylist. Any girl knows the struggle to find a…read moregreat stylist is real, and once you find one you love you never, ever let them go. Enter Hair by Genna, whom I've been entrusting with my locks for the past two years (the best hair years of my life). I live in San Francisco and have remained completely committed to Genna as my stylist. That's how good she is: 400 miles on Highway 5 good. Genna is really skilled at listening and delivering what you want, but not compromising the health of your hair. Even with the highlights she expertly weaves, my hair is still healthier and thicker today than its ever been before. She does a really beautiful ombre (which is what I get) that looks both on trend and natural - I'd probably say it's one of her specialities. That said, she also does men's cuts so I send my husband to her as well. Beyond her skill with my hair, she is easy to schedule appointments with and is open to text communication, which for me is key. She has a cute private studio in Westlake where we chat through my appointment, sometimes with a glass of wine. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Genna and would without hesitation recommend her to anyone in the market for a really talented stylist. So shoot her a text, schedule an appointment, enjoy a beverage and some great conversation and leave with amazing (and affordable) hair. Does it get any better?!

Genna is the best hairstylist. I've been going to her for years. She always listens thoroughly to…read moremy sometimes crazy requests and questions, and advises intelligently. I have very very naturally curly hair and before her I rarely went back to the same person twice because they didn't know how to handle it. Genna is a true professional and knows how to handle any hair type and any cut/color. I HIGHLY recommend her!