I booked a Friday after work appt and was excited to get my hair done and had a lot do this weekend and had been working hard all week. I booked a press and curl. I got there on time but walked in a little late because of a little confusion with directions. Which was ok as she was finishing up with a client. There was another girl that got there at the same time as me that she started working on. So early on I realized she double booked me. She kept things pretty short with me but seemed to know the other client pretty well and they were talking a lot. Anyway I got there at five, and by seven all that had happened was a shampoo and condition and a lot of sitting under the dryer. She also upsold a protein treatment that she said was going to make the press and curl last longer so it would take my total from 150 to 200. Meanwhile the girl who got there at the same time as my appt had had her shampoo blowdry and style. After sitting under the dryer for a while realizing this was taking way longer than needed and being deprioritized making the experience feel less luxurious and honestly disrespectful, I decided to just have her blow dry my hair so I could leave with daylight to spare. She blow dried my hair hurriedly and left a wet spot so I had to ask her to finish her work. I didn't leave with my silk press and my time was disrespected and my hair plans had to pivot. I'm lucky I didn't have somewhere to be afterwards. It didn't even make sense for me to pay for the extra protein treatment that she said was recommended to make my press last longer because my hair didn't even get pressed. It's three stars because the treatment was effective and my hair felt nice. I ended up paying 100$ total for a blow dry that I didn't want. I didn't feel respected or prioritized. I can't go back anyway because she's located in New York but I was hoping to establish some ongoing rapport. You might want to shop around for a different stylist if you're looking for warmth and professionalism to along with skills and expertise. But if you're looking for a style in a pinch you might get lucky with the press and curl bar if you don't get double booked. read more

This review is months too late!!! I thank my lucky stars I discovered this salon on Yelp. I had a very unconventional wedding, but I wanted to look full glam. The owner did my hair, my mom's hair, and the flower girl's hair. We all looked sensational, first of all. My hair looked even better than I could have imagined, and it stayed that way for about 3 days! My mom got compliments all night. The owner was excellent with little kids, and my mom-- who acted worse than a little kid. (Weddings make people weird!) Not only did she make us all look stunning, her vibes chilled out my mom, and you can't put a price on that. It was such a warm, beautiful memory for my wedding day. read more

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I was blown away by my experience at this salon. It was luxurious, pleasant, and delightful in every way. Micha was soul food; her personality and genuineness just oozed out of her. I felt so safe in her chair. This was hands down the best hair experience I've had as an adult. It took me back to when I was little & my mom was finicky and only let ONE stylists touch my hair and she kept my hair flourishing. In recent years I have been trying to manage my hair on my own but there's nothing like the healing hands of a professional. The Press & Curl Bar website says "uplifting women is a huge part of the press and curl bar service, every woman should know that she is wonderfully and perfectly made" I FELT THAT & it was so genuine. I haven't felt so confident in my hair in years. Micha uses the best of products. The other stylists in the salon were doing exceptional work on their clients as well. It was a total pleasure & I can't wait until my next appointment. Tip 1: give yourself time to navigate parking downtown Tip 2: Hold off on stocking up on hair products until you get to Press & Curl Bar. Your stylist can point you in the right direction for product that brings out the best in your hair and you can purchase your retail at the end of your appointment read more

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And Wildly, The owner attempts to defend her position. It's fine. My daughter's heat damage (this was revealed later) is proof that this woman has a poor business ethic. Why would I lie about several women waiting for service? Why would I fabricate these things? The woman actually said...."Your hair, and your daughter's hair is in excellent condition!" Yes. I do my own hair, because I have had so many terrible experiences from "licensed cosmetoglogists", that I GAVE UP ON BLACK SALONS. And, in the last few years of YouTube, many women have. Licenses are useless, if people are harmed, or services are rendered poorly. I grew my hair to waist length. No one else. I just wanted a bit of pampering, and we were pressed for time. Further..... I gave Micha and Asia 4 stars! 5 Stars for the assistant! Alas, that was not good enough. Read my other Yelp reviews. I don't give many poor reviews. I am floored. Stay away from this place. They began with us at 1115, AFTER my request to help us, and we left at 150pm. I was burned, and my daughter has heat damage that I have to repair. As the song says, I can do bad all by myself. Thanks for all the product recommendations.....I will take it from here. Don't ever go, if you love your hair. read more

We BOTH got heat damage! I booked two appointments with Jeanen, one for my daughter and one for me. My daughter's appointment was booked 2 weeks before mine. At the time, I had no issues with the salon or Jenean. Jenean seemed quite pleasant and my daughter had no complaints. This was her first salon experience and the end results were very nice. I didn't start to worry until my daughter told me that her hair "wouldn't go back curly" after she washed it. I had already had my hair done by Jeanen at this time, but typically I give my hair a few weeks with a few light protein before reaching a conclusion. I have never had heat damage before in this past. As a natural, you are always looking for someone who is going to treat your hair with respect. Natural hair has been so ridiculed in our own salon industry and it is always important to me that I receive service from someone who is going to treat my hair the way that I would treat it. The ONE STAR is strictly for the young woman who completed my shampoo. She was absolutely fantastic. She was great at scrubbing my scalp and when she detangler my hair, she detangler it with the conditioner on it. That's exactly what I would have done. I was ecstatic! Prior to writing this review, I would have described Jeanen as effecient. She blow dried my hair quickly, definitely quicker than any stylist before her. Jeanen was also very conversational and funny. The salon as a whole had a very positive vibe, which is the reason for the SECOND STAR. Needless to say, it has been almost a month since my appointment and I can confidently say that my "Healthy Press N Curl" has resulted in heat damage for me and my daughter. My daughter and I actually have very different hair types. My daughter is a fine/silky 3C and I am a thick/coarse 4AB mix. There is absolutely no reason why the same amount of heat should be used on our hair. My daughter's a hair is nearly straight after just a blow dry. I am devestated and wished I would have looked deeper into the reviews before booking. I paid over $300 (a trim is an extra $30) for both of us to leave the salon with damaged hair and now I have to pay more money to try and repair some of that damage. Jeanen uses an excessive and unnecessary amount of heat and if I were you, I would avoid at all costs. read more

These women are hair scientists!! I absolutely recommend press and curl bar. The vibe is on point you can feel the love upon entering. Jasz works magic on my braids every time. read more

I got a last minute appointment with these ladies while in town from Louisiana on a busy Saturday. Very pleasant experience! Destiny is the bomb with hair washing! Micha listened to my needs and Jeanine took care of me! Good products, good atmosphere and they didn't neglect my needs. Thank you ladies so much for taking care of me before my cruise. read more

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You ready for this story time? Okay so I'm a truck driver right, and because I literally driver across the states it's always a challenge to find someone to do my hair. So I asked my friend who lived in this area if she knew anyone aaaand now entering: The Press and Curl bar. Booking the appointment: I called and asked the lady if they can do a frontal sew-in (with the hair included) and she says yes gives me the price ask for a deposit and Told me that I was to pay half now half later. Mind you the full service including the hair was a little over a thousand bucks... Yeah I know. Downtown L.A. So with that being said I had my four o' clock appointment set and I was ready to go. The appointment: Parking in L.A. sucks honestly especially since I'm driving my dang semi lol we ended up finding a lot that was close by around 2pm and I waited around to make sure I was on time. Showing up exactly at four because y'all know if you are a split second late go ahead and add an extra 50 to the service. So I'm greeted by this young woman who was really pleasant but she informs me that they are actually running behind and it will be an extra 45mins to an hour. Yeah okay..? Sure I don't mind waiting. Once it was time, they got me washed conditioned and then the messery started.... The person who was actually going to install my sew in was speaking to the wash girl (who was actually really dope person to just talk to) He asked her to go check out the closure piece and make sure everything was ready. I looked up and was like "wait, closure?" He calmly "explains" to me ... " yeah we are just going to do a closure on you and it will go from here to here ( pointing at the spot on my head where he would put it) Y'all did I not say I already paid for a FRONTAL. Okay Just making sure we are on the same page. Now I politely say, hey I thought we were going to go with the frontal. "Yeah no we couldn't get that, I thought someone would have called you I'm sorry so we are just going to go with the closure today" Ummmmm.....no thank you that's not what I wanted nor it's not what I paid for. So now what are we going to do? I'm sitting in the chair hair still wet under a cap looking crazy. I didn't want To leave worse than what I came in. So the staff start calling everyone and anyone they knew looking for this frontal piece and to no luck. I sat in this place for over 6 hrs and left with a press and curl that lasted the two minutes I was in that shop because the wind and weather outside definitely had it's way with it In conclusion: The owner did stop by and apologize and offered a refund. Idk but I Kinda wanted my hair done not my time wasted.... read more

As soon as I walked in, I was hit with this amazing smell. I should've known that was only the beginning of a great experience. I booked with Jenean and I'm so glad I did. She is very friendly and warm. You'll feel like she's an old friend immediately. She did an excellent job on my hair. My hair is very thick and she got it nearly bone straight without chemicals! I was finished off with bouncy curls! Destiny gave me the best shampoo I've ever had. She really knows how to scrub a scalp and cater to what you need. So many places want you to come already washed and blow dried so it was great to get full service! I will definitely come back! The price was right for how great my hair looked. Great experience from the moment I walked in. From the good salon chat to skilled service, I'm a fan! read more

I came in for a deep conditioning and came out blessed. This salon is not just hair care it's soul care. Thank you for getting my hair right and speaking life into me. Send anyone and everyone here. read more

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I went here for the first time looking for some help with managing my hair. The woman who did my hair, Shekinah was very patient with my hair and very gentle when she detangled and cornrowed my hair. I felt welcomed by everyone there and really happy with the experience and results. read more

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So amazing. I loved my experience. It is in the heart of downtown, so be aware as far as parking is concerned. I just ubered down here because I knew it was going to be a problem finding decent parking. I walked in, gave my name, and waited for about 10 min, got a consult, and was on my way. I got a blowout and flatiron. I have thicker, natural hair that I rarely straighten, so I was a little nervous. But once Micha got her hands on my scalp during the shampoo, any worries fell to the wayside. I mean nothing is better than a good shampoo. I also noticed how amazing my hair looked after the shampoo and condition. It looked a lot less frizzy than it normally does when I get it done. Of course the rest of the process went smoothly and I left with an amazing flat iron. I also loved that she gave me great tips to keep my hair up while I work out and how to keep it from shedding so much when I wash it at home. If you love any of the products, she sells everything in store. I got some edge control that did well for me until my workouts got the better of it. Oh well! Thank you Micha for the tips!! I will definitely be back and get on a good schedule to keep my hair up. read more

I've been natural (4c) for 8 years and have had the pleasure and misfortune of encountering various stylists. Micha's salon, located downtown, is sophisticated and pristine. The owner creates a very welcoming vibe and has a great personality. Her prices are very competitive, and some services do not change price based on length or thickness of hair, which is kind. There are so many reasons why I wanted to love this salon, but unfortunately, after my wash/dry/flat iron, my hair was heat damaged and my edges will not revert to their natural state. The style itself was cute, but I was distraught after washing my hair a couple of times and discovering the damage. I cannot recommend this salon for other naturals, but those with relaxed hair may have better outcomes. read more

Severe heat damage!!! Got my hair done by Jenean for my bday. Had a burnt smell lingering many days after my appointment which threw up red flags. When wash day came along I saw the extent of trauma done to my hair. Which resulted in me cutting off a lot of the straight pieces. So disappointed and upset because my hair hasn't been this damaged since high school a whole 11 years ago... #RIPCurls you will be missed! read more

Aside from a couple of scheduling mishaps that were due to the new online scheduling system, my experience at Press and Curl has been quite pleasant. Jenean's silk press is the silkiest! My hair lasts and still looks fresh weeks after my appointments. Both Jenean and Micah have friendly dispositions and the vibe in the studio is always upbeat. I'm glad to have found a place where the stylist are professional and cool. read more

SEVERE HEAT DAMAGE! If you have nice pretty curly hair don't go HERE! They will make sure you come out with straight hair and burnt smell.

I started my hair care services with Micha B. last March 2021. I found the salon through social media and decided to give it a shot. I am so very thankful to have found a stylist who promotes "healthy hair care" for natural hair. I opted out of chemical relaxers and decided to trust the process of growing out my tresses naturally. I love the full salon experience of being pampered. Micha is very detailed and knowledgeable of hair maintenance. She has growing hands. My problem areas, which are my edges and "kitchen" are growing out. I am a satisfied client. read more

I enjoy this salon however last week I book a braiding service with Terrica. I went in for knottless braids and after a week my hair looks as if they have been in my hair for weeks. I reached out to her and she offered me a free take down. I asked it I could just receive the 100 dollars as I paid 200 because of her time. She stated that was the policy. I am very disappointed. I do like this shop though. read more

Update Response to Owner: The stylist who damaged my hair and overcharged me was Jeanine. Her son was celebrating a recent birthday on the day that I came in for service. I would have appreciated a timelier response or acknowledgement. I would have more appreciated the business inquiring who the stylist was or any particular details. That would have shown some commitment to correction. Much like my still-damage hair which is slowly growing out, MY ORIGINAL ASSESSMENT REMAINS largely unchanged: The salon is in a small, well-appointed studio space downtown.  When you are there, it feels spacious.  Everyone there was personable. What I liked was that everything seemed straightforward.  Their list of services are on their website. I arrived on time and had to wait for the stylist, Jeanine, to finish her other customer.  Wait, Tandem work, Wait, sole client.  I don't really feel any way about this, the waiting or tandem work.  I wonder if it contributed to less attention in a meaningful way. I wanted the ends of my hair to be trimmed, so I inquired about getting it straightened and trimmed.  I was told that a trim is part of the "Healthy Press & Curl."  I still have all of this in writing in an email. The stylist washed, blow dried, marcel hot combed, flat ironed, and trimmed my hair.  I mentioned to the stylist that I wanted my hair trimmed, because like to be clear and made sure that this was communicated directly to Jeanine from my booking.  I was charged an extra fee for the trim--despite being told that it was part of the service prior to the appointment AND making it clear prior to the appointment that this is what I wanted done.  It was disturbing to me that she added it to the bill without even one word to me about it.   --- To be clear, at no point did Jeanine state that a trim would cost more. She made a comment about how uneven my hair was, WHICH IS WHY I wanted a trim. I found out that I was charged extra when she handed over the payment device. She said not one word. --- I said nothing at this affront. I paid, overtipped, and left.  It wasn't really worth any of my energy to protest or engage in a scene, but it did leave a final impression. My hair is fine and hit my mid-neck in length (i.e., less than shoulder length).  There is no way I was charged for "a cut" rather than a trim.  Per the policy of the salon and the service I contracted for in writing, I should not have been charged for a trim at all.  Immediately before leaving the appointment, I smelled of burnt hair, the tell-tale sign of heat damage!  This smell persisted and persists.  Now the odor is more like hojicha, but I know what it is.  This smell coupled with my denatured curls, means that way too much heat was applied to my hair.  I trusted the experience of the stylist to my own detriment.     My hair is fine (light, small caliber strands) not thin (meaning sparse).  I believe that they stylist used too much heat, because she does not make a distinction between fine, medium, or thick 4C hair.  She also apparently did not test my hairs' response to heat.  --- My hair is always in braids and fine, so it straightens very easily, very quickly.  The amount of heat that she applied to my hair during blow drying and the flat iron was entirely too much.  Now my hair is permanently heat damaged.   ---- The point of using a flat iron is that I don't want the permanent straightening or damage of any kind (heat or chemical). I wanted to like this salon.  I was even considering going back and giving it a second try, but really there are too many things - despite the staff being personable - that would make that a quite bad idea. Honestly, three would be an average experience and this was less than what should be acceptable service.  You may have a different experience, but be aware that this happened recently at the salon with a popular stylist. read more

I really enjoyed the service I receive from this salon. Micha washing my hair is something I need to experience at least once a week. I will definitely be coming back. It was a great experience for me . I walked out feeling and looking refreshed! read more

I have been going to Micha for years and will follow where ever she goes. This salon has amazing service, atmosphere, and treats each customer like an individual. If you want your hair truly taken care of I would definitely go here!!! read more

I usually wear my hair in natural styles so I don't get it done in a salon often, but when I do I love Micah B! She has done a silk press and trim on my hair which came out silky smooth. That's harder to do on my virgin 4c hair but the end result was excellent. More recently I got natural hair twists done in her salon that are so cute and perfect for summer. I love that when you come here you're not just waiting around forever. They were busy the last time I came in but they got me to the wash bowl right at my appointment time. I love Micah's salon and her work; I'm sure to be back. read more

I started getting my hair braided by Lucy in June 2015. I have had my hair in braids ever since that day. She is awesome at what she does and gives 5 star service each time. She has done my weave, regular extensions and twists (which I have now). I vist her about every month to a month and a half. Her prices are extremely competitive as well. I am so glad that she is able to open this place up and be her own boss. I just visited her new shop on 4/17/16 to have my braids done and it's very cute. I haven't been to anyone since Lucy and I don't plan on going anywhere anytime soon. :-) read more

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I got a full sewn in weave with some color. Micha was amazing. She was professional, attentive, gentle and did an amazing job protecting my natural hair. She is the best. read more

I have been getting my hair braided for about a year before I found Press and Curl Bar. They have the best quality and customer service. I always love how my hair turns out. I do recommend 100%. read more

This review is for Jeannine. This woman is THE TRUTH!!! I have extensions and I went to her for a press and curl. First of all, she was ON TIME, which rarely happens at salons, and extremely sweet and professional. She took me straight through. Not your typical salon where you're waiting for 2-3 other people to get done while you're being serviced. The conditioner she used was AMAZING!!! My hair was the softest it's EVER been - even for the entire week after the appointment (including a couple soul cycle workouts lol). And the style- she got the beach wave curls (bed head messiness) I was looking for! I can't remember the last time my hair felt AND looked that bomb! You will NOT regret placing your trust in this woman and going to this salon. It's your loss if you don't, just more openings for me. Thanks to Jeannine and Micha for the best hair around! Xo read more

I contacted the salon to book for my wedding day. I paid my consultation fee and spoke to the hairstylist for about five minutes in which she stated she would call me within the next week to confirm who my stylist would be for the day, and to finalize my start time to have my hair done. During my brief consultation we didn't discuss much except for a picture I showed her of the hairstyle I was interested in. I never heard back from anyone and the consultation was a waste of time and money. I luckily found a wonderful hairstylist elsewhere, who made me look beautiful on my wedding day! read more

Micha knows her stuff. I have fine hair that is sensitive to heat but not only has she managed to straighten it without any damage but she gives it body! I typically go for a deep condition, blow dry/light straightening and trim. Happy with the result every time. The cherry on top is that she's a joy to work with and a positive individual which is important to me. Competency alone doesn't make me a returning customer if the attitude isn't right but I'm glad to find a stylist right in downtown that I can frequent! read more

I loved everything about my first time experience at press and curl bar. Booking online was easy and straightforward. Communication leading up to my appointment was informative and helpful. Micha is an amazing, experienced stylist who made me feel right at home. She's so nice and hospitable, I can't wait to go back! Well worth your investment ladies! read more

I moved to LA and needed to find a hair salon. Although I like the atmosphere, professionalism, and vibe of the shop, I got heat damage during my first visit. My hair is now unhealthy and needs to be cut off. I'm disappointed in the education of natural hair and will not be visiting again. read more

so thankful i decided to walk in. thank you for a wonderful experience micha, your energy was everything i needed and more. read more

Eh they are ok! For a black salon you'd think they would specialize in cutting curly hair NOPE!! Decided to get my hair trimmed anyway left with my hair uneven looks like one side has been cut and one side hasn't left my hair blown out looking a hot ass mess!! The French guy who owned that spot before them was better at cutting curly hair than they are. It was a waist of money for me. read more

Women know how difficult it can be to find the right hairstylist. Someone that you can completely trust with your hair aka life. Micha is heaven sent. She is beyond amazing at what she does. In all my years of sorting through Hairstylists, she's definitely the best. I always leave her salon 100% satisfied. read more

Micha Brown and Jenean! are so wonderful I recommend all hair types to press and curls! My experience here was memorable. Everywhere I go people ask me "who did your hair?" Press AND Curls! read more

Brittney W did a wonderful job on my hair. She offered hair tips and product recommendations based on the type of growth I would like to see. I will definitely be rebooking with Brittney W read more

Micha is amazing. I haven't felt this great about my hair in so long, as a mommy I don't get that much time to treat myself but my time at Textures was blissful. Arielle gave a relaxing shampoo that soothed me right to sleep. The salon is stocked with great reads while you're under the dryer and tasty starburst candies for your sweet tooth. My hair looks and smells yummy and I truly feel beautiful read more

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I had the best experience getting my hair done by Lucy. She's kind, professional and a gem. I feel in love with my braids. She has a client for life. read more

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Been coming to Micha for 4 years and she's one of the only people I let touch my hair. She's the best hair stylist that I've been to in LA... she does it all! Excellent black hair stylist read more

I absolutely LOVED sitting in Micha's chair - my hair looks the best it's looked in years. I got a sew in weave and was in and out after a few hours that went by fast. She takes one person at a time - and really cares about making sure your natural hair is protected. Her salon is a beautiful space. This is a game changer for me, for the past few years I have been going to salons that literally hold you hostage for 10 hours in an environment that typically makes you want to scream! No one has time to sit at a hair salon for that long and Micha understands that. She puts her customers needs first and you will walk out looking amazing!! read more

I visited the Press and Curl Bar in Downtown Los Angeles yesterday and had one of the most amazing experiences ever! First, the excellent and inviting customer service I received from Micah when I called the Salon to get a same day appointment was matchless. The Salon itself was beautiful. My amazing stylist Janeane did an excellent job on my hair. I had 4c natural hair and I went in to get a wash, conditioner, and cut. Jeanne did an amazing job with my hair and the results exceeded my expectations! Thank you Jeanne and Micah for the amazing experience at Press and Curl Bar. read more