Theeee best beauty shop in Orange County! The owner Laura is so friendly, attentive and she remembers everyone, even if it's been years since your last visit! You will only find the best products here. Most are organic with high quality ingredients. And you can try almost everything first right there before buying. Whether you need makeup, brushes, shampoo, soap, nail polish, SPF, or moisturizers, this is the place! Oh and there is a free parking lot for the store. You can access it off of Ocean Ave, which is a one way that starts at Forest Ave. The first available entrance on the left is their parking lot. An attendant will ask you where you're going to make sure you're in the right place. All you have to do is mention the name of the store, and you're in for as long as you need. You will just need to show your receipt when you go back to your car. read more

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I bought an Alima pure foundation powder at Roots, and the coverage was no where near what the Bare Minerals powder I had used for years. They refused to take it back, saying the manufacturer didn't give them a return. I went in there to support my local business, but when it came to me getting support upon returning the item they wanted to sell me another product or brush that may help the coverage. I told the sales girl that I used the same brush I used for my Bare Mineral powder so it was not the problem and I wasn't willing to take the loss of this product to buy one that "may" work better with no return on it either if it didn't work better. I decided to check on Amazon to see if they carried the brand and what their return policy was, and they said right on their page that returns were fine. And on top of that, the same item was $8 cheaper on Amazon!! So much for supporting local businesses that don't believe that support goes both ways! read more

ROOTS the Beauty Underground - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I love roots the owner is very kind and helpful. The rest of the staff are just wonderful and very attentive. I get my hair highlights done there and just love them. I get so many compliments and the products are natural and organic which I love none of those horrible harmful chemicals. I love a business that cares and definitely it's worth the drive. I drive over an hour just to come to Roots. read more

Sales associate was so great! The owner, Well ...I'm clearly not the first to mention her rude tude. Bummer cause it a cute little shop.

This gem is life changing. Everything is not only completely non toxic, but fully nourishing for a healthy body: mascara that conditions your lashes, nail polish that feeds the nail, lip balm that stimulates endorphins on contact. Every time I visit I get lost in yet another carefully curated display of products. Every city needs a Roots Beauty Underground! Being mindful of what you put ON your body is the easiest way to happy hormones and clear metabolic pathways. read more

I have been going to ROOTS for YEARS! It's honestly my favorite store ever. I buy all of my skin care and makeup from here. I fully trust Laura with all of her beauty recommendations and I always learn so much from her about makeup techniques. She is not only an expert at all things natural beauty, but she is an EXTREMELY talented makeup artist. I have had my makeup done by her multiple times (for weddings) and she always makes me feel like the prettiest version of myself, naturally. If you are a local, you need to check out this store. Every time my friends from out of town visit, I make ROOTS a spot on our to do list as if it were Disneyland, that's how much I love this store. IT IS MAGIC!!! read more

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I'm so excited that I found Roots! I've been a happy client for a few years now. I slowly switched my old makeup and skincare for clean, healthy and nourishing products. At first it was a little intimidating, being unfamiliar with all the choices of brands/products - but that's where the staff here really shines. All the ladies that have helped me over the years have always been extremely knowledgeable and attentive. I absolutely love my clean makeup and healthy skin care products! So happy to support a local business that always takes great care of me. Thank you Laura and Roots team!! read more

This is a bit overdue but this shop was definitely worth the drive! It is the closest clean beauty shop that I could find and I desperately wanted to swap some of my make up items to cleaner options but always had trouble matching shades to my skin tone. Madison was the sweetest and extremely helpful in this! It literally took a few minutes for her to match me with the products I was looking for. Will definitely be returning in the future. The products they carry are amazing and the customer service was excellent read more

Since the owner can "assure me" that my name has not been brought up since 2013 I'm happy to a screenshot of an example where people have told me they specifically asked about my review and Roots said they fixed it. This happened recently. I find that extremely odd that Roots would be lying about this. Maybe another employee did this and the owner wasn't aware. read more

ROOTS the Beauty Underground - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

A little slice of heaven for anyone seeking clean beauty products with a welcoming, supportive, and well-informed staff to guide you. How did I not know this place existed?! Goodbye to rolling the dice online for non-toxic beauty products and makeup! I'm thrilled to have found this gem! Special thanks to Mary for being so friendly, patient, and knowledgeable about all the products, and to Madison, who absolutely hit it out of the park with my makeup! They both really listened to my preferences and knew exactly what I needed. 10/10 - highly recommend! read more

I am one of 3% of the population who will have hot flushes forever! I have enjoyed every moment of my hair has as it morphed from dark to silver save for the FRIZZ!!!!!!!!! Jaylee saved me, using an organic process (essential for me as I'm a breast cancer survivor) , smoothed my hair so perfectly that even in the heat of summer, in the throws of one hot flush after another (or so it seems) my hair has remained smooth. I'd get it into my car after teaching a gardening class, my head wet with persperation and hot flushes and miraculously it stays smooth. I had it smoothed in June! It's now mid October and still looking fabulous. Thank you! read more

Roots has been my favorite spot for years to have my hair and makeup done or to purchase products and gifts. Laura and her staff are talented gems. They are artists in their ability to make you look beautiful and natural. The store has the most current, clean, and quality cosmetics. I do not trust very many places and highly recommend roots! read more

From the first time I entered Roots I knew I had found a beauty Oasis. The staff and the their selection of products are above and beyond what you could expect to find tucked away in the heart of Laguna. If you are a local looking for ecoconcious quality products its a must! Or a tourist visiting the Roots staff always love to doll you upguarantee you'll leave looking and feeling more beautiful. read more

My sister and I bought over $1,500 of products from Roots in one day . We had some questions regarding how to use the products we purchased. Both of us attempted to contact the owner on multiple occasions, through text and phone. Not only did we never receive a response, but the one time the owner answered the phone she hung up on my sister. I texted the owner over 10 days ago to respond to me before I wrote a review, again she failed to respond. This type of behavior by a business owner should not be tolerated. I am writing this to warn others not to patronize Roots as they might find themselves in the same situation. Below, the business owner repsonded that she does not tolerate "disrespect, rudeness & overall lack of consideration of our staff & other guests ..." If the owner, who was in the shop the entire time we were there, felt that any one of us was "disrespectful, rude or inconsiderate" she could have asked us to leave. Instead, she chose to continue working with us, sell us over $1,500 worth of products, thank us for our purchases, and give us some free samples . In the days and weeks after we left the store the owner refused to answer our texts or calls regarding the use of the products she sold us. I don't know anyone who wants to be treated the way we were. BEWARE read more

Love this most unique beauty products store!! Every item is thoughtfully available! Great source of organic products! I also cannot say enough about the stylist Carissa who has made such a difference to my now graying hair. My hair feels and looks youthful again! Love it! read more

Great place to get a classic cut! Try this place and you won't be disappointed. I love coming here.

I just had my 2nd visit and they are amazing here! J Lee colored my hair back in Dec. 31st and it's still looks good! I love that they use healthy and organic products here AND they are all so helpful and friendly too. Today I had my hair cut by J Lee and it looks awesome. She's a very talented hair styling artist : ) Laura the owner is super nice and goes out of her way to make you feel welcome and to get me in for appointments even when they are booked up. I researched everywhere in town and they came up on top, so I'm happy I made a good choice! read more

ROOTS the Beauty Underground - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Laura is such an awesome and selfless person! I stumbled into this store by sheer luck at 6:30 p.m. when the store was supposed to be closed at 6:00 p.m. I was taking engagement shoot pictures that started at 2:30, so by that time, my hair was kind of flat. I decided I wanted a hair tie to just pull my hair to the side. Laura approached me and immediately knew that I was stressing out. She asked me "okay, what do you need?" (In a very sweet, let me help you, kind of way). I explained the situation to her, and she told me to come sit down in her styling chair. I said my curls were in my face, and I just wanted it straightened out. She actually talked me out of straightening my hair and just added volume to the top of my hair so that it went better with the curls. I kept thanking her for her help, and she was honestly just happy to help me out. I asked her what time the store closes, and she said not to worry about it because she was the owner! After she finished my hair, she told me to come over so that she could reapply my lip gloss. I asked her what color lip gloss she would recommend that I buy, and she told me that she wouldn't be able to sleep at night if she let me make such a decision with such little time. She told me to come back, which I definitely will. She told me her story, and she's the kind of mom and pop shop I love to support because they genuinely believe in their products and care about their customers. I can't wait to come back so she can tell me what products she would recommend for me. If you hate pushy and over-perfumed cosmetic stores, come see Laura, she'll make you feel like you are family. Thanks again, Laura!!! read more

ROOTS the Beauty Underground - Laura to the rescue! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I just went in to this beautiful store today. Laura is the owner and she really put her heart and soul into this boutique. All products are organic and nothing is harmful on the skin. I told her about my oily skin issues and she immediately directed me to all the right stuff for my skin. She knows her products like the back of her hand! She's super sweet, too! And if I didn't mention, I want to live in this boutique. It's super cute! (Check out the photo I added of the yellow chair. Gimme! LOL!) read more

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I am HOOKED! Went to ROOTS for the first time today, and was pleased to find a spot very similar to my hometown's W3llPeople store. Excellent quality and variety of products, wonderfully helpful people in the shop, what more could you ask for? If you're curious about going green with your grooming products, get to ROOTS! I will continue shopping here for all future green beauty purchases. read more

This boutique will change your beauty lifestyle. The owner does a great job of bringing in upcoming and quality "clean" brands. Her and her staff are super knowledgeable, personal, and helpful. I could go on, but simply put, this is exactly how a beauty store should operate. Follow them on instagram, they have many events and beauty tips. read more

Hi Laura and Roots team, I just want to thank you once again for all that you do. I just got home from a trip to California. I was so glad I was able to stop by and get some fall beauty products. I needed to change my summer foundation color over to fall/winter. Laura helped me get an updated fall look - although I know anyone working at Roots is just as fabulous! I truly appreciate the time you spend to get just the right products for my skin type and just the right color for my skin tone. You are my go to for green beauty. Since I don't live in California any more I am so glad you are just a website and/or phone call away! You all are not only knowledgeable, but kind and patient both in the store and on the phone! Sincerest thanks! Carol Parker read more

Such a great little shop! I went in looking for a specific foundation which they didn't have. But the woman working there recommended a foundation and concealer that was perfect for my skin type. I loved that she put in the effort to help me find makeup that works specifically for me. She knew her stuff about all the products which was impressive. I also love that everything there is cruelty free! read more

If I could give Roots and Laura the owner 10 stars I would. I stumbled across this place while doing research on non toxic beauty/skincare products and knew I had to check it out. Laura is so knowledgeable along with the rest of her staff. She truly takes the time to listen and put together a plan based on your needs. She also gave me samples to try so I didn't have to pay for the full size items until I found what works best for my skin. I have already come back twice for more items. She genuinely cares and it's so refreshing. Roots offer everything from skincare, makeup, hair care, deodorant, vitamins etc. I could go on and on :) do yourself a favor and check it out! read more

Thank you Carissa for listening to what I would like for my haircut and being consitent and kind. Excellent excellent haridresser. I also want to acknowledge the owner very nice and kniowledgeable about the products and goes above and beyond. If you are looking for clean products please go here, and if you are looking for a hairdresser try Carissa out you wont be disappointed. Thank you ladies!! read more

I called to see if a slot was open for a full highlight and trim for the following day. To my surprise, there was a cancellation and they were able to fit me in on such short notice. The owner answered my call, broke down her suggestions (i.e. - clean hair and air dry if feasible) and took the time to give me parking directions so I didn't have to pay for street parking (I never would have thought to have asked otherwise)! When I arrived, my brain failed me. I was having a tough time locating the underground parking structure. I called for assistance and the lady who answered took the time to walk outside and assist me. So thoughtful! During my consultation, I showed an image of ombré colors I was looking to achieve. Thank goodness JLee had the heart to clarify on the ombré style. I wanted a full highlight with similar coloring, but I had failed to specify highlight versus ombré. Had she not confirmed, I'm sure it would have turned out beautiful, but it wouldn't have been what I had wanted. While JLee was mixing my colors, I had an urge to peruse the store. Even though they were starting to clean up shop for the night, they still took the time to assist me with what I was looking for, without hesitation. During my appointment, the owner stopped by for a moment to offer me some tea and later mentioned she had put a few samples in my bag. Not once did I feel like I was pressured to purchase anything. In fact, samples came highly recommended prior to purchasing from what I sensed. Overall, it was clear JLee has a true passion for her craft. The beautiful souls working at this treasure find, truly care about the product touching the largest organ of your body. I will be a repeat customer for life. Thank you! read more

This review is on my overall experience at Roots. My friend and I made appts for last Sunday at 3PM for the "clean your beauty routine". Finding the store was a bit of a fiasco but the biggest let down was that even though we had a 3pm appt, we were not helped until at least 3:45/4pm. The girl who was working didn't say we had to check in and that Laura would be with us shortly (it wasn't shortly). The store itself seemed to lack any sort of organization. There were actually 2 occasions when someone would walk in and the girl working the front would be washing makeup brushes with her back turned away from the door and Laura was not paying attention so people would walk in and wait at least 10-15 minutes before acknowledgement; i actually told Laura, you have someone who walked in and has been waiting (not my responsibility but i felt bad for the person not being helped). My friend had an appt at 4pm and because the store was supposed to be closed at 5pm, I think the younger girl who worked the front (don't know her name) started to do my friend's makeup. Her application skills were very different from Laura's. When my friend had mentioned, "you put eyebrows on very differently than Laura", her response was "how does Laura do it?". You can tell there is a lack of training in the employees and I feel like not everyone has a makeup/cosmetic background that works there. After paying close to $500 in products, I went home feeling like I spent A LOT but happy to start a new routine with cleaner products. Well, the following morning when I went to put on my makeup, I noticed that the Antonym Baked Blush that I had purchased was broken. Upon calling the store, the girl who answered told me to come and and they'd exchange it. I don't live very close to Laguna and with the Arts festival going on, parking is not really free anywhere right now or difficult to find. I explained that I was not able to come in and she had no other options for me. I told her I took a photo of the damaged product and she said "great, just email it". It's been 10 days and there has been no response to my email. No, "thank you for your email, we will get back to you shortly". Nothing. I'm appalled by this. I expect to have better service when I spend quite a bit of money. I will most likely be taking my business to organicbunny. Unfortunately, you've lost a potential customer and a great referral network. read more

I came here after learning that they carried RMS cosmetics. I believe that it is the only place in OC that sells it and since I'm obsessed with it..... You'll get great service at this small but well-curated shop. They carry a lovely selection of hard to find "healthy" skin care and cosmetics. read more

Best in the biz. I get my sunscreen, face wash and hair wax from Roots. It doesn't smell like toxic chemicals from a big box store. I recommend these types of products to all my guy friends so they can get educated on how to take care of themselves with non-toxic products. read more

I had such a pleasant experience at this adorable spot. Madison was so kind and patient with helping me to select the right products for my needs. I truly appreciate her guidance. I'm a repeat customer now :) yay! read more

OKAY I can't say enough amazing things about this hidden gem. First off, the place is so clean and beautiful and tucked away in a super cute little courtyard with a flower shop and an outdoor bar. Second, it has absolutely the best clean beauty products out there and organized so nice. Third and foremost if that isn't enough, the people ARE AMAZING! Laura, the owner, goes above and beyond for each and every customer and is also the nicest coolest human ever. She literally FaceTimed my mom for a consultation to give her samples. She always replies to texts, is so knowledgeable about skin care and beauty and knows everything about every single product. I had a weird rash and she knew exactly what to do and what to give me and made me feel so much better. Oh and also I forgot to mention their organic salon!!! Unreal. Janice is the sweetest soul and did wonders on my hair after quarantine. My hair has never looked and felt so good, I can't recommend her enough. We also have such amazing conversations and I always feel like I learn something from her. Seriously every time I leave I feel like I just got out of therapy or something. Probably my favorite shop to shop at ever! ILY ROOTS you guys are the best read more

Can't get enough of Miz JLee, Laura, and the rest of the friendly staff here! I've gotten more cuts, highlights, color (purple, blue), and it's been an amazing experience every time! Even the one time I wasn't in love with my hair, they rushed me back and squeezed me in to fix the issue! Parking is pretty easy even on those busy Saturdays since they have reserved parking with an attendant keeping watch. Laura always has great new products she's researched and added to the store, so it's a little dangerous to look around... I always end up bringing things home! read more

I am so happy I found Roots in downtown Laguna Beach! Beautiful store, beautiful location, and beautiful natural products! Mindy is a hair and color expert....and a complete doll . Mary and Laura are amazing. and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. This is definitely my new salon and beauty supply! Thank you!! read more

All natural, organic and nontoxic skin care? Yes, PLEASE! Thank goodness for this little slice of heaven in this already special part of the world. From the minute you walk in to Roots you get a sense of the owner's natural laid back vibe. No perfume counter lady trying to spray you with lord knows what and no overly made up makeup lady trying to slather war paint on your face. Nope. You won't find that here. What you will find is a great variety of all natural skin and hair care products. Got a man? They have a skin care line for them too. Got a baby? Guess what? They have you covered in that department with children's shampoos and sun block. Got grays? No problem! There's a salon station in the back where you can tame those grays with all natural and nontoxic hair color. Need I go on? So, as you're walking down Forest toward the beach don't miss this spot! It's a little hidden just behind the flower shop. I have a feeling I'll be frequenting this place! P.S. Don't forget your stamp card. read more

If you're looking for natural or organic cosmetics, Roots is the place to go! Laura and her staff are super friendly and knowledgable, and make your shopping experience pretty magical! the store itself is beautiful, too. The first time I visited to roots, Elyse created a custom 'sample set' for me to try before she felt comfortable with me purchasing anything- I was amazed and so thankful that she wanted me to go home and try products for a few days before spending on new products- that's unheard of in the retail world! As a 20-something with changing skincare needs, I've been back several times and Laura, the owner, has since helped me to continue to evolve my custom skin care regimen and my once breakout-prone skin has never looked better! Beyond skincare, Roots offers an incredible selection of safe and natural makeup. Laura will gladly sit you in her chair, brighten up your face, and explain exactly what she's using, why she's using it, and how it affects your features- it's a really awesome experience! read more

This new hot spot is owned and operated by pretty Laura, a Laguna Beach local. They have only been open two business days. The store is roomy and well stocked (without being cluttered) with fantastic organic, toxic-free cosmetics, hair care and other delicious beauty products. There is also an organic skin care line for babies, children and men. I happily purchased Organic Care Systems hair products; Pit Putty that combines spearmint & tea tree oil; Kate's Magik anointing oils; Lotus Wei pure energy mist and took home some fantastic organic holistic Suti creams. Those are just a handful of the many non-toxic items for sale. A full time hair stylist is on staff and Laura offers professional makeup applications. As one who rarely wears makeup, due to the many toxic ingredients (major skin agers!), I am pleased to find a nice variety of natural makeup products under one roof at ROOTS. I may start painting my face again! read more

I have very sensitive skin and am prone to breakouts, the moment I switched all my beauty products to the non-toxic ones sold at Roots, my skin thanked me!!!! I always have a million questions and the owner Laura was beyond helpful! Everything at Roots is pure magic! Not to mention the outstanding one on one customer experience....trust me, you will leave this place feeling like a queen! read more

ROOTS the Beauty Underground - I cannot live without this mineral foundation! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We hosted a girls night at Roots and couldn't be happier with how it turned out! We weren't fully sure what to expect (it was our first event at a beauty lounge type spot) but the Roots team went above and beyond what we imagined. Friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating! We had a relatively large party too (12 of us) and every one of the girls left there feeling refreshed and excited about a new favorite beauty spot! This group consists of mainly hard working moms who rarely take a moment for themselves. A night out like this is a rare treat and we're so happy we spent it at Roots. All of the services we tried (dry hair styling, make up application, facial, and hand treatments) were exceptional! The icing is that this upscale gem has very reasonable prices and that's because Laura truly cares for her clients. You sense it from the moment you set foot in the shop - you're not a customer but a friend getting tips from a pro. Laura, thank you and your team for taking the best care of us and making us feel so comfortable! You really pepped us up and set a great tone for the remainder of our evening. I'm SO amped to have a local spot I can trust with all my beauty needs. Ladies (and gents), I can't rave about this place enough! If you're looking for safe and healthy products, friendly service, beauty tips, a make over, or just a fun time with friends, this spot is for you! read more

ROOTS deserves the best review as I have been shopping with them for years. Firstly, Laura is MAGIC! I continually leave her store feeling refreshed and that she truly cares about me getting the best products for my skin. For years I have trusted Laura and the other women to provide me with makeup and skincare products that will leave me feeling confident. Today I entered the store flustered from a busy day + traffic and Laura quickly calmed me with fresh drinking water and a lovely lavender spray. She then spent her TIME color matching me, showing me blending techniques, and having me stand outside in different lighting to ensure I was happy with her suggested selections. (Side note: Laura never half way does anything, she did any entire face of makeup for me and I LOVED it all). What I really appreciated was, before I paid for the products she asked me if I felt comfortable with my purchase which I of course did but really appreciated her asking and not feeling pressured to make a purchase. I left ROOTS today truly feeling my spirits lifted. My fiancé even made a comment about me seeming so happy this afternoon. It's the little things that matter in life and spending an hour with such a kind soul can just turn your day around! Thank you Laura and ROOTS! read more

I popped into Roots just before a wedding I was attending in Laguna. I had never been here, was a bit panicked, and in quite the hurry. Roots took immediate care of me, put my mind at ease, and made my hair look fantastic for all the wedding pictures. I think most people will agree that if you're going to sell a high-end product, you have to provide high-end service. The service at Roots was spectacular, and the products they used on me had me looking great all night, even in the Laguna Heat. Definitely worth stopping in! read more