This year, I finally decided to let go of my bun and get a complete makeover. Joyce was patient throughout the process and offered great suggestions. She checked in regularly during the haircut to make sure I was comfortable and happy with the results, making it easy to make adjustments along the way. I've been back two more times since then, and every visit has been a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

Queer Haircuts - Bun OUT - Hair Stylists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good vibe, awesome haircut. I've been to a few places in LA that are just too much. This place, casual - welcoming - easy. I'm not a fan of a haircut kinda gal, the professionalism won me over. I'll be back. read more

Will be my first time for haircut there, but From the reviews I have great confidence in Joyce.

Have since found a more local barber shop but wanted to give my shoutout to this place! Joyce Landicho was my stylist and helped me to embrace my non-binary gender identity. As a fellow Filipinx QPOC she understood what I was asking for and gave me the cut I was seeking for so long so I could express the way I felt inside. Thanks again Joyce! The rest of the stylists and patrons also appear to be majority QPOC and alternative so the vibe is so welcoming if you're looking for a queer affirming place to get your haircut. Payment via Venmo. Ample street metered parking. Right by CHLA. Give Bang Bang a try you will not be disappointed! read more

Queer Haircuts - Joyce and me post haircut! :-) - Hair Stylists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Allow me to let you in on a little pixie hair 411. This category of haircuts was "invented" by Vidal Sassoon (the official 'home' of the pixie) and was made famous by Twiggy, Edie Sedgwick and Mia Farrow (all cut by Vidal Sassoon- trained stylists). Although most people just describe a pixie as a "boy cut"; there are various styles, textures, shapes and it is a far cry from a "boy cut". If it were that simple, any stylist would be able to replicate it and let's put it firmly on the Yelp record: this is NOT the case. Even in a huge city like Los Angeles, it is difficult to find a stylist who can rock a pixie. I've had a pixie for almost 20 years and I know exactly how I like it, the techniques, etc; so I refuse to settle for sub-par work. Due to Covid, I lost access to my hair stylist and since salons have reopened; have been on a search for a new one to cut my tresses. Well, praise the hair and pixie gods because I found my stylist: Joyce Landicho. I came across Joyce through a Yelp search for 'pixie hair' and was blown away by all the rave reviews and satisfied clients all over the interwebs. Wow, who is this Joyce and why haven't we already met years ago?! Further research tugged at my heart strings as Joyce is Vidal Sassoon-trained (YAY!!!) and is the master of pixies, short cuts, etc. Joyce also specializes in offering haircuts (and color, I believe) free of gender-binary descriptors. This means it doesn't matter what your identifying pronouns are, your sexual orientation or if you are a female wanting a "boy cut" or male wanting a female style; etc. I didn't want to offend anyone so I texted Joyce ahead of time (another bonus: she is super accessible with personal texts and online booking through Vagaro); to ask if I could still receive a haircut even though I identify as a heterosexual female. Joyce confirmed that it doesn't matter: she will cut all human's hair. Perfect! Beware folks, Joyce is so damn amazing that booking fills up quickly (I learned this the hard way) but it is worth the effort and wait. When my haircut day finally presented itself; I arrived at Bang Bang LA on the corner of Sunset/ Virgil by the Sunset/Vermont metro station where Joyce rents a chair. As we all know, this is a hip and hopping area so give yourself some time to find metered parking (1-hr meters). I walked into Bang Bang LA and noticed that it felt more like a creative loft work space than a salon with its cement floors, high ceilings, white brick walls and no reception desk. That's right! There is no front desk here! That escalated my standard daily anxiety into overdrive as no one greeted me; but I sat down and after a little time Joyce came over and personally saved me from my discomfort. Joyce is the cutest little thing and instantly had amazing energy and made me feel like I am both VIP and like we've been friends for life. We had a quick consultation about how I like my hair cut and I showed her pictures. Joyce was patient, receptive and didn't rush me at all. She made me feel at ease but also like a million bucks! And the hair cut hadn't even started yet! So, how was the cut? Girl, Joyce is seriously a godsend mixing expert technique, passion and art. I swear the way her hands moved, the way she looked at my skull... it was all art and I've never had such an experience. There are no words to describe how hair-gasmically great Joyce is. Plus, Joyce asks every step of the way how you feel about the cut, if you want to go shorter and explains the cutting methods while cutting (ie. "I have to cut like this here because your hair grows this way"). There is a level of intuition combined with actually LISTENING to the client that is unparalleled. I already knew my cut was going to be bomb! Do kids still say that? Anyway, it was indeed. My cut is/was PERFECT and I am happy/satisfied beyond words. There is not one strand of hair that isn't divine. I love me some Joyce! Joyce also kills the pricing game. Salons have this nasty habit of pricing based on gender: female cuts are exorbitant while man's are less costly. This is utter bullshit. My hair is shorter than most men's and yet they charge me women's prices. Joyce charges by length and technique rather than female/male so my pixie was $65. God, I love Joyce! Also note that during this time, Joyce only accepts exact cash (no change), PayPal, Zelle, etc. Whatever your style, gender, sexual orientation/preference, pronouns... humans are humans and all have hair. Joyce is the best at the hair game and strongly recommended for all you pixies out there! I hope Joyce is ready to see me every 8 weeks because I am not letting her go! read more

I brought my non-binary teen in for a haircut, and Joyce was amazing! They felt comfortable immediately as they discussed what they were looking for in a haircut. Their thick hair was no problem for Joyce, and the haircut was both cute and handsome! read more

YES to the cut I got from Joyce! She's really really good at what she does, but what really sets her cuts apart is her total flexibility when it comes to style - and her complete separation from gender and its generally perceived limits. Gender bias in hair design is sneaky. I've paid a lot for a "woman's cut" that didn't suit my lifestyle. But I'm not looking for a "barber" to give me a skin fade either. Joyce bridges that gap with ease. Bonus: she charges according to length, not perceived gender. As an added twist, my hair is an unusual texture - very fine and curlywavy, with a double crown more volume and curl in some places than others. When I came in for my cut, Joyce got to know a bit about me, then got to know my hair. Many snips later, I had a cut that enhanced my gender-nonconforming style AND my hair texture. I didn't realize how much dead weight was gone till I looked down - did all that come from MY head?! On top of all that, Joyce is fun af to talk to. I'm so glad I found her! read more

Being queer and non-binary, I've always had a hard time getting the haircut I've always wanted at traditional salons. It was difficult for me to even work up the courage to ask for a short cut, and when I did I would leave with a cut that was short and cute - but just not me. I felt immediately at ease when I walked in to Joyce's salon and felt I was in a safe space right off the bat. Joyce is an artist at heart, and saw into my soul and emulated that into my amazing haircut that I left with. I've never felt so seen and validated at a hair salon. After years of hiding and struggling with my identity, this haircut has made me feel more like myself than I ever have been! I highly recommend Joyce if you are queer, GNC, or a human that needs a stylish and expressive haircut. Thank you so much! read more

Joyce is the best. She'll be my stylist for as long as we're both in LA and if she moves, I might follow her. She's styled my hair through crops, undercuts, a pandemic shag, middle parts, etc. She is GREAT at doing scissor cut fades. Plus she's cool and makes you feel so seen and affirmed. A great queer friendly stylist in a great queer friendly space. read more

I honestly had my hopes up coming to get my haircut from Joyce...It's a queer salon, the 5-star reviews were amazing and it looked like she had a lot of experience with cutting hair. But I really really hate my haircut. I feel like I should've spoken up more and checked in during the cut. Anyways the regret is SO real. I was going for a mullet-y wavy hair type of vibe and I even showed her a picture. We had a consultation and everything seemed to be good. But I ended up with a kind of feminine, layered pixie cut......There were some uneven patches I had to fix at home too and idk man, it's just not my vibe read more

I've been going to Joyce ever since I decided to chop off my long hair back in 2017. I'm a mom so naturally I was putting my hair up a lot, not caring. So I just didn't see the point of having long hair anymore. Obviously I was scared to cut my hair short at first so I searched long and hard until I found Joyce's work on yelp and Instagram. I knew I wanted her to do the honor of cutting my long hair. Well, guess what? I made the best decision following my mom intuition. Every 7 or so weeks, I see Joyce and I feel like a million bucks with my stylish, shapely short haircut. I'm sure she has had a lot of practice but I think the real reason why she's so good is because of pure talent. She is attentive and listens to your needs then executes it like a badass hairstylist that she is. I've had so many different kinds of haircuts in my life and this is the only haircut that I really truly love showing off. Love you, Joyce. Thanks for making me feel so chic with my short hair. I will continue to travel across town for your haircuts. read more

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My head had outgrown its shaved persona into a mess. I happened to be in town and googled - barbershop for women near me - and I was sent here to Yelp where Joyce's profile came up. Looking at the reviews and loving that she can get creative with someone who swings all way, works perfectly for me. From the reviews, I knew she was gonna have talent so there were no problems in trusting the process. What needs to be emphasized is how friendly Joyce is as a person. That is so important especially for a traveller like myself in a foreign country. I didn't feel out of place, I felt like I have always been there. So 5-stars to an amazing haircut and a warm/welcoming experience. read more

Joyce has been the best stylist and cutter I have seen in my life. Joyce creates a comfortable, safe, and fun environment while you're in their chair, and their skills have allowed me to repair my hair over time. I've been seeing and working with Joyce for a little over a year now. When I had booked with them for the first time, I had recently buzzed my head after a poor haircut at another salon. With Joyce, we took valuable time at the beginning of our first appointment to talk about what my hair goals were in terms of both health and style. Joyce charted a long term but flexible plan to which they refer each time we meet every 6-8 weeks, checking in about progress and collaboratively tinkering the direction we go. My conversations with Joyce are wonderful and filled with laughter, and Joyce thoroughly considers what it looks like to create space with their queer, trans, and gender non-conforming clients. I will continue to see Joyce for a long time. read more

I've been getting fresh cuts from Joyce for over two years! I'd had a pixie cut for ages but was frustrated by how some stylists insisted on "softening" my look to make it more femme. Joyce is super talented. She helped me find the perfect style that made me feel comfortable and also looked great. She's quick, precise, and creative with her cuts. I've recommended Joyce to several friends and I am excited for my upcoming cut this weekend - my sides are in desperate need of a clean up! read more

My wife and I started going to Joyce a little over a year ago, and we were so happy with her talent, and warmth, and understanding of how to cut our hair. My wife's hair is super curly, mine straight. She makes us laugh and feel comfortable and she always has great ideas about to change up our styles. Love her!!! read more

After stumbling upon her on IG on someone else's haircut photo, I knew that I had found the right person to go to for a haircut. I've had short hair cuts before, but I always felt like I had to be pigeonholed into getting something cutesy and femme. The pandemic has given me the time and opportunity to realize that my non-binary self needs to do things that truly express who I am and how I want to be seen. I put my trust in Joyce's experience and her talent and I was not disappointed at all. I had shoulder length hair and was ready to let go of this "wig", so to speak. The literal weight of my heavy ass hair fell off my head and I walked out of there feeling fucking great! Thank you, Joyce! For doing what you do, for being so fucking good at it, and also for being a really fucking cool human being that creates a safe and positive space for everyone. read more

Joyce is a badass. She is beyond talented. I hadn't found a hair dresser I trusted until her & the conversation was great. Highly recommend!

I've been getting my hair cut by Joyce for more than a year now. For starters, as I am queer and non-binary, having a safe space where I'm understood and not judged is so important. So for anyone else out there who needs that safe space as well, you should go to Joyce! Also she's been really great with helping me experiment with different short hairstyles, which can be difficult with my curly and wild hair. Overall, great experience! read more

Joyce is the best! I finally found a hairstylist worth being loyal to. Have been cutting my hair with her for over 2 years now. read more

Joyce is a professional and serious hair artist and tailor. She takes her time, is meticulous and won't try to paint you into a box. She really works with you to find your truest representation of who you are through your hair. She is reliable on returning phone calls and texts too, which is a nice change from flakey LA. She takes her work seriously, she cuts hair beautifully and she is a reliable stylist. On top of these points, I love her new space. It's a really great combination and I recommend her highly! read more

Queer haircuts is a staple in our community. To have this person open and available to cut man, woman, trans, fluid, non-binary, gay, straight, and anything in between i may have left out... having this is the coolest thing. They are and forever will be my stylist and my friend. If you're queer or not, they will make sure you're the happiest you've ever felt with the way you look. Joyce, you're amazing. read more

Joyce has been cutting my hair for 3 years, even though I have trek across town to get to her. It's worth it because she knows what to do with my short, fine hair. She's been patient when I've toyed with the idea of growing it out and patient again when I come back to get it all chopped off! She also helped me find the right product to keep my hair looking the way I want. read more

Joyce is the best. I've been seeing her for the past two years or so. She's really talented *and* is a great listener, which I think is a totally underrated quality. Not only can she execute with care and precision, but just as importantly she's able to hear what you're saying and what you want and act on that. Outside of her undeniable talent, she's passionate about what she does, she cares about her clients, and she creates a safe, positive, fun environment. I'm so incredibly grateful that I've found her. read more

Joyce is a pro stylist with the skill set to give high quality, cutting edge haircuts. Her service is top notch, her demeanor is chill, and she's got impeccable style. I was very much used to a "scissor over comb" Vidal style of hair, but when my stylist got too busy, I switched over to Joyce... and her precision cut was on point... so now I'm a regular! Go see Joyce, whether you are looking for a stylish short or long haircut, or a rocking queer haircut. #highqualityhaircutinsilverlake #LGBTQsytlist #shewillgetyourpronounsright #whiskeywhileyouwait read more

Can't say enough good things about Joyce -- she really does listen until she understands what you're about, and then applies her many years of training to make you look amazing. She's great to talk to, too! And I say that as someone who usually doesn't like trying to have a conversation during a cut. Book early, she's pretty popular. read more

Joyce is a pro. Pleasant, professional, skilled and makes you look and feel great.

Joyce has given me the best pixie cut AND shepherded me to my current mid-length shag (with bangs!!). She's incredibly skilled at asking the right questions so she can give you the cut you want, even when you're not sure what that might actually be!! Hands down the best person who has ever worked with my hair. read more

I have very difficult hair to cut; it's thin and straight, and I tend to love blunt, angled cuts. This trifecta is normally a hair tailor's nightmare because even the smallest mistake becomes blatantly obvious. This is why Joyce is a dream. She's SO good at what she does. She listens well, is a good communicator, and is meticulous about her craft. And if that's not impressive enough, she's also a really nice human being. read more

If you're a lesbian/queer person looking for an androgynous haircut, Joyce is the person to go to. I've always struggled to find a safe space in the hair world. Joyce was the solution. I can't tell you how many times I get complimented on my hair after I see Joyce. As long as she's in LA, I'll be going to her. read more

wonderful experience here - joyce took great care in my identity both in my expression and within. asked my pronouns, talked openly and candidly, absolutely felt like a safe space. 10/10 would go again. read more

Joyce is the answer to my hair problems! As a gay, I always found it difficult striking that balance between not too girly and not too butch. Joyce helps me strike that balance (even when I decided to get a mullet!). If you dread getting a haircut as much as you dread going to the dentist, Joyce makes the experience painless and fun, always listening to your ideas and helping you achieve your ideal look. Go to Joyce!! read more

Joyce is an extremely talented esthetician and barber! She really knows how to work with you to achieve whatever vision for your hair you have. Joyce is very professional and a top pick for anyone looking for an lgbtq friendly person in the hair industry. I always left Joyce's cuts feeling dapper and sexy!! read more

Joyce is a total pro who really cares about giving each client the best experience possible in her chair. She's a highly-skilled and creative stylist, and she's also just a total sweetie of a person. Whether you want a classic cut or something more edgy, Joyce can make it happen. read more