Kim was great as well as her staff. It was an awesome experience! Loved my cut and color!

Had an amazing haircut at Salon Connection in Dana Point. The owner, Ms. Kim, personally worked her magic on my hair. A top-notch experience that I can't recommend enough! read more

I called early Friday morning hoping for a hair makeover. I spoke with George he set me up with an appointment with Kim It's been a long time since a cut or colour touch! She was amazing, totally understood what I was looking for and made it even better!!! Outstanding I left feeling and I must admit looking really good Thank you Kim 5 star read more

I LOVE GEORGE! He did an amazing job on my hair! I appreciate the time he took and the consciousness of what he was doing! EXPERT! Thank you! read more

I am so happy I found George and would highly recommend him to others for color, color correction for severe regrowth lines, and hair extensions recovery. George is an incredible master stylist. He communicates really well to make sure what you want done. He helped me to correct the harsh regrowth color line I had after months of lockdown and made it look so natural and pretty I could have just grown out my hair because I mentioned wanting to do that. He did the color lifting of my fine hair so delicately there was no damage and it took a few weeks for the color to gradually lift even more. Then he recommended an Aveda shampoo which makes my hair look so much better. He also offered to add a few highlights after we see how the hair lifted after a few weeks. When I went back after a few weeks, he expertly added a few face framing highlights, left it the perfect amount of time to get it a nice shiny warm highlight tone and I was amazed how great it looked. I'm the original visit, George also found that my last cut that was done by someone else was not done well. He showed me that when I put my chin down there were obvious steps down in the back that were really uneven. I was shocked. He made sure to correct my cut by moving my head through various angles so my cut would look good no matter what angle my head was at. The regrowth of my color was also something he had to correct because the intention of that previous color job was to allow me to regrow my hair after extensions and bleaching but the previous attempt by the other stylist wasn't looking very natural after months of lockdown. With George for both visits, I never experienced any burning scalp or itching with him lifting my color like I have with other hair stylists. He was really gentle in approach because I told him I wanted to grow my hair longer. In order to thoroughly preserve the new growth he was seeing at the crown, he actually teased all that hair back and did not lift color on that hair during the first visit. Seeing a stylist willing to take this extra step to preserve regrowth was brilliant and a method I had never heard of even after years of hair modeling. This regrowth I am experiencing is due to removing hair extensions and taking 4 Nutrafol women's hair vitamins a day religiously. Then for the highlights on the second visit, he did them about an inch out from the root which I think also helps to keep my hair strong and growing. I can't wait to go back and will bring others with me. He is so talented and charming. read more

Great salon, staff is very welcoming and friendly! Great color techniques, loved how my hair turned out, decently affordable

I go here all the time and love the place as well as all the stylists. I'm unsure where all the negative reviews are from especially the ones dropping the "F" bombs, classy! I have gone to George and Farah and have never had a complaint when I leave. This place is my recommendation as they treat you like family when you walk in the door. read more

I've had my haircut down here with Farida, several times since I moved in to Ocean Ranch. She is amazing! So precise, every time I leave I feel 10 years younger! George is the owner, whom I met today, is totally in the cool book You have a customer for life read more

Had a great cut by Kim today! Visiting from LA for a couple days, needed a cut for my YouTube channel live stream tomorrow. I think my subscribers will be quite impressed! read more

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I love George and Kim. My hair always looks amazing when I leave Salon Connection. I've always left this salon feeling more confident, beautiful, and like a rockstar!! I came to George and Kim with tears in my eyes and left with the biggest smile. George and Kim color corrected the clown red stripes tragically dyed in my brown hair when I asked a different salon for auburn red color all over. George and Kim fixed my hair and made me laugh throughout the entire process. They are such a cute and funny couple. Honestly, the only complaints I hear from other costumers going to Salon Connection is that the hairstylists will work on up to 4 people at one time & that blonde hair-dyes aren't George's strength. But I think George and Kim are AWESOME! They give people the most up-dated hairstyles with the most up-to-date techniques. Everyone I see coming out of Salon Connection looks amazing - and if you aren't satisfied or there was an obvious mistake, the salon is very accommodating. I hate that I cannot afford to come here anymore. As a college student, almost $400 hair-dye and cut is too much. I'll miss you Salon Connection ='( read more

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Total BS! No professionalism at all, George. Very rude owner and just hung up the phone as I discussed pricing options for multiple days hair styling, which is absolutely any clients' right. Never been to a salon like this where owners talk so rudely to their clients. Can't even begin to think what their work would be like! read more

They fixed my hair! I had tried dying my own roots with a good over-the-counter brand, and my hair started to look like a really bad, unintentional, reverse ombré that looked horrible. I walked by Salon Connection after grocery shopping, and walked in to see if they had an opening. They were very honest and told me all the mistakes I made by trying to dye my own hair. Even though they told me the correct way to dye my roots, they did such a wonderful job fixing my hair by reversing the color, putting a new base color in, putting highlights in, and giving my a stylish cut, that I will only have them do my hair from now on. I receive so many compliments from people about my hair that I feel so confident and pretty. Kim and George are miracle workers. I wish I had a before picture to post, but those pics no longer exist for good reasons. I will post after pics soon-stay tuned. read more

Dec. 2015, UPDATE: Worst cut i have ever received. Had them try to fix it (twice i went back in the same day, in the same hour) but they were just making it worse. So, I left and went to a different salon/stylist the next day to help fix their major error. read more

George is amazing and a perfectionist! He took my daughter from red back to her blond in hours. A job I have never seen done so well. He took his time and did it perfect. I can only RAVE about this very experienced artist. Many Thanks!! Go check him out you will not be sorry:) read more

I have always been skeptical of professional hair coloring but I finally took the plunge and had my first balayage treatment ever at Salon Connection. They knocked it out of the park! My stylist Fariba was super attentive and made sure to check in with me throughout the process and explain why and how she was doing each part. I have blonde hair that is slowly getting darker and I wanted to achieve lighter highlights throughout and remove brassy tones. It is no easy task to make a blonde - more vibrantly blonde in a way that is noticeable, natural looking, and gorgeous. Fariba did just that! And she made sure that the roots were blended so I wouldn't get stark root lines as my hair grows. I get compliments all the time for my hair and I couldn't be more pleased. I always feel welcome at Salon Connection and I always leave super happy! read more

Thank you Nicole! It's hard to find a down to earth stylist who really listens to what you want. Well Nicole did that today. She took her time, was not distracted, and finished my hair perfectly! I love how it feels and looks. I would recommend Nicole to all my friends and family. My experience was so much better then the other salon located in the center(rhythms with coward :) ) Nicole informed me she also cuts children's hair! Give her a try! You will thank me. read more

The owners are both very rude, I've never had bad service at a salon before. I will never go back. When the owner was doing my hair I told her how I wanted it and she said "tell me now if you're a pain in the ass". Who says that? She also quoted me 120 on the phone and once I got there she said it's 200. But I said I've never paid over 150 at any salon for my hair in fifteen years I've been getting my hair done.. so she said I'll give you a "deal" and made it 150. The owners husband is the rudest person ever he doesn't let you talk. I would choose another salon if you're looking read more

Knowing that this is my mom's go-to hair salon, I already knew I would be in good hands. I requested bold pink hair and boy did Salon Connection deliver. Kim did my hair and she is outstanding! Kim is so sweet and really is a color expert. I am so satisfied with my experience and ESPECIALLY my new hair color. I would recommend this place to everyone, Salon Connection can do any look you want to achieve and will not disappoint! read more

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I wanted to have a Brazilian relaxer and a color but after looking at my hair .George insisted to do a Japanese one my hair are frizzy but not like African women and pass shoulder length , after the all process plus a keratin conditioner and $ 500 bucks my hair look so flat and over process ....George is a barber and nothing else he does not know anything about women of color . He just completely destroy my hair ,I had to buy a wig and I,m afraid to comb or brush , it's going to take years and a lot of conditioner to get back what I had I will be in my 70 by than.. read more

I'm not a big yelp user but I didn't have the best experience and felt the need to write a review. I wanted to try out salon connection based on the reviews but was not happy with my haircut at all. What I got was not what I asked for. Now I am letting my hair grow out again and going somewhere else. Never had a dry cut before and never will again. Gave 1 star since the staff were nice and location was convenient for me but I wont be coming back. read more

George and Kim are miracle workers, yes. This review is for Renee. She ruined my hair. I had her cut it a few times, ok. I usually get an air perm at a different salon. My hair is fine, fragile. Renee knew this, however, she talked of a different perm that does not cause damage. Not true, plus, when she rolled it she was not paying attention. She took forever, talking about herself. My hair dried while rolling. FRIED. I talked to George who wanted to help but when hair is fried, you have to cut it off. I had to cut it short. I have a wig-topper now, my hair is ruined. read more

Kim is the best. She knows exactly what I want even if I don't explain it well. She is very knowledgeable about hair care and how to maintain healty, pretty hair inbetween appointments. I also take my special needs daughter here and Kim works wonderfully with her. I could write volumes on what a quality salon this is. Enjoy! read more

Wow!!! George was a complete weirdo/creep/Crook with my wife! Glad I wasn't there. I'm Tempted to go in there and have a talk with the creep! He lied to her on the phone to get her there!! Told her a price and then after the haircut hit her with a huge bill!! I could of cut my wife's hair better then what this weirdo did!! He did nothing correct! Whole experience she had was horrible. My wife is in tears! Not only that but he forced her to schedule another appointment for a week later!! Talk about a crook!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! READ ALL the bad reviews and see who's name is in them!! GEORGE your a CROOK buddy!! Going to do everything in my power to get you & this shop shut down theirs multiple women that have left reviews stating you have scammed them!! Theirs even customers stating you have yelled at them and their kids, your not a man by any means yelling at women and little kids then lying to customers scamming them out of money. Doesn't get worse then that....not sure how this salon is still in business!!! ". "DO NOT GIVE THIS SALON ANY BUSINESS" read more

DO NOT GO HERE ! ESPECIALLY NOT TO GEORGE! This was literally the worst experience ever. George was such an asshole and did not cut my hair cut anywhere near how I wanted it. I told him I wanted a trim and he cut so much off. He was rude and very judgmental. He made me stand the entire time and was throwing my head around yelling at me. I will never go there again. This was the worst experience I've ever had. I would rather go to super cuts than ever go to this place again. Oh and I had to pay $46 for the crappiest hair cut that I did not want. DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR HAIR TO BE FUCKED UP DEFINITELY WOULD GIVE THEM NEGATIVE STARS IF I COULD read more

Fantastic!!! I moved here from the S.F. Bay area 3 weeks ago and finding a hairdresser is as we know..challenging..I walked in and met Michelle at Salon Connection and some of the other gals working there. Everyone was very friendly. I called the following week and spoke with George, who treated my like I had been a regular client. Michelle did an amazing and refreshing "Blast" on my hair ..She really "got it" My color is "the BOMB" and I walked out with my sassy new hairdo..DO NOT MISS this...Great people with an ever welcoming atmosphere to feel comfortable in. Thank you so much!! Karen read more

Nicole was real easy to work with. very friendly and easy to talk to, unlike some boring stylist with akward slient moments. I will be back again! so if you are someone in the area and looking for a fresh clean cut!! give Nicole a shot :) read more

I highly recommend Nicole Solowynski. Seriously, you will not be disappointed!! I've gotten my hair done by at least 4 different people here in California(from Chicago) and have never been wowed by any until now.. she's by far the best I've ever had. She listened and did exactly what I wanted. I had some hair extensions and she matched my hair perfectly to them and added some highlights. Not only is she a perfectionist and awesome at what she does,she's also really nice :) read more

I have been going to George at Salon Connection for years. He is the best stylist I have ever been too. I moved out of Orange County several years ago but have not been able to find another stylist as talented and creative as George. He keeps up with the fashion trends and is absolutely the best with color. I always get lots and lots of compliments when George cuts and colors my hair. I travel a long distance just to have him do my hair because I have not yet come across another stylist as good as he is. read more

I love Kim. She is absolutely the best! I had a lot of grey and my color was full. She gave me a different color and highlights. My hair has never looked so awesome!! I am getting compliments from everyone on how great my hair looks. Thanks so much to Kim for making me feel great and youthful!!! read more

My stylist moved to a location that was too much of a drive for me. I have been to this salon off and on over the years. Started having my hair done by Fariba. After explaining exactly what I want, she has made my crazy hair so much more manageable for me. Good cut and color. read more

Popped in there on a Saturday afternoon, just to check it out. I was in the mood for a haircut and met Stacy! She was amazing, available and really reasonable. Gave me EXACTLY the cut I wanted. I have referred her out and will go back very soon! read more

Farrah is so sweet and does a great job cutting and coloring:highlights. She listens to your needs and feedback. Having moved here from out of town I am glad I found a reliable place to go and a great stylist. Everyone there seems very knowledgeable. read more

I have been going to George for 17 years and wouldn't trust anyone else to do as good of job on my hair as him! He always comes up with good advice for styling and color from my hair. read more

This is a great place to get your hair cut. I use to live in the area now I moved an hour away and still come back to George to cut my hair. And the haircuts I get look better and last longer than any other place I have gone to. read more

My hair is now a platinum blond straw consistency after one visit here using George. It happened almost a month ago and has taken me this long to get over the shock. The ironic thing is when I went in, the sweet reception told me how "healthy" my hair was...sigh. He told me one thing in the consultation and took it completely out of orbit when done. I should have realized something was wrong when he called to his wife, and I quote, "I need some bleach..NOW!" And yes, I tipped him because he was standing over the counter pointing to where the tip finder was...grand price for ruined hair? $350.00!!!!!!! I had to drive to LV two weeks later to have my former hairdresser perform miracles to spin my straw hair into golden thread...which she has to do in stages because of the shape it is in - I wanted DARKER lowlights and nice highlights, only to get a full head of whitish/blond hair that feels and looks like straw. SO disappointed...He did say to me as I was still in the chair that my hair was "traumatized" and wanted me to come in two days later for a complementary conditioning! No way was I putting my hair in his hands again. Sorry, everyone has a bad day, but this was ridiculous, read more

George is an incredible hairstylist. I have been going to him for over 15 years. He always keeps me looking young. I can't tell you how many times my friends complement me on my hair They use quality products on your hair and you feel great when you leave. read more

I had three great cuts .. and then awful. I asked for the same cut/shape as before. The owner offered to fix it but this is more than one cut away from being fixed. I requested and received a refund. I would not recommend this salon based on this experience and I will not return. To expensive and bad, unpredictable results. read more

I have been going to salon connection for many years and have never had a bad experience. Kim and George are great and I always get the haircut I want when I go in. Wouldn't go anywhere else for my hair! read more

I've been a client of Kim Andraos, owner of Salon Connection, for over 20 years. Kim, her husband George, and the rest of the staff are super friendly and professional. They are great at accommodating last minute clients and make you feel so extra special. The stylists are very experienced and are completely up to date on the latest styles. read more

Really great Salon. Kim really individualizes the services based on your hair needs. They use the latest and greatest products and I could not be happier. read more