I had a great experience at SAGE! The salon is located at a beautiful courtyard. On the second…read morefloor, is their space with a lovely designed interior. Valet is apparently free, but I found street parking in front of OSPI. I initially found SAGE on Yelp, then visited their website to learn more before booking. I really appreciated how transparent they are. Each stylist has a profile with a bio and a picture. The services and individual pricings are listed upfront in the booking portal, which made it easy to choose someone who fit what I was looking for. Price transparency is important to me, and at the very end I was charged exactly what I booked. My stylist was Mikayla, and she was incredibly meticulous/detail-oriented. She spent about 4.5 hours perfecting my Full Highlights, and I never felt like she was rushing through any part of the process. During the consultation, I felt heard. She listened to what I wanted without any judgment or pressure to steer me toward a different outcome. Instead, the conversation felt collaborative, with explanations that helped me make informed decisions. I know for some, having to chat for all that time may be daunting. Mikayla struck the perfect balance between friendly conversation and giving me space. She clearly communicated each step of the process before doing it. My Full Highlights service included foiling, toning, a shadow root, a hair mask, and a full blowout. I'm so happy with how everything turned out!

I had such a great experience at SAGE, especially with Colby!…read more From the moment I arrived, everyone was welcoming and the salon itself is beautiful. Colby really took the time to listen to what I wanted and understood exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to keep my long hair while adding movement and shape, and he absolutely nailed it. My hair finally looks the way I had envisioned. Beyond his talent, he was incredibly kind and thoughtful throughout the appointment. Before I left, he even let me know that if there was anything I'd like adjusted after living with the haircut for a few days, he'd be happy to take care of it. That level of care and attention really stood out. I'm so glad I found both SAGE and Colby. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a stylist who truly listens and delivers.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Kalie at TReSs!! From the moment I walked in, the entire…read moreexperience felt luxurious, welcoming, and so professional. The salon itself is absolutely gorgeous. Kalie is truly talented and has such an eye for what works best for you. She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted, gave honest recommendations, and made me feel completely comfortable the whole appointment. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. Beyond being incredibly skilled, she's also warm, personable, and makes the entire appointment feel fun and effortless!! If you're looking for someone who delivers amazing results and a top-tier salon experience, book with Kalie IMMEDIATELY!

I swear, I swear, I don't really do this unless absolutely necessary, and I'm trying to advocate…read morefor the neurodivergent community, so I feel like this is absolutely necessary to do right now. This might not matter to everyone reading this, but for neurodivergent peeps (and anyone with sensory preferences), I would just say be a little cautious. I've been coming here for about six-ish years, and overall they are fantastic at what they do. Everyone is skilled, and their work in both cuts and color is genuinely good. For my recent appointment, I wanted to go shorter, but keep the front longer because I have sensory issues. I know that if the front pieces are too short, it bothers me a lot. I brought inspo photos to show exactly what I was aiming for--something a little more unconventional, short in the back but still longer in the front so I wouldn't have to style it. During the appointment, my stylist suggested not going too long in the front so it wouldn't feel unbalanced, which I understood. I said that was fine, as long as it was still long enough. But in the end, I was given a pretty traditional, trendy bob. The issue is that my hair naturally curves inward, so now it cups into my face, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid. I also don't style my hair (my stylist knows this--I've been going here for years), so this cut now requires styling for it to sit comfortably, which just doesn't work for me. This haircut was also for my graduation, so it was a really important moment for me, and that added to the disappointment. I do want to say that they refunded me, which I really appreciate--they handled that part well. But I'm still left with a haircut that causes a lot of sensory discomfort, and my only options are to cut it shorter or wait it out. For most people, this might not feel like a big deal. But for someone who is neurodivergent, small things like how hair sits on your face can be overwhelming and affect your day-to-day comfort. If you're looking for something more traditional or trendy, they do great work. But if you're looking for something more unconventional or very specific to your personal needs, just make sure you really advocate for yourself and feel fully aligned before committing. Photos below show the inspiration I brought, how it looked styled the day of, and how it falls naturally a few days later--which is essentially just a standard bob, not the "party in the front, business in the back" I was going for. Haha!

I had such a great experience at this salon! They were kind enough to accommodate me for a…read morelast-minute appointment, and I really appreciated that they never made me feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing them. They took their time with my hair, really listened to what I wanted, and did exactly what I was hoping for. I was very happy with how my hair turned out and with the entire experience. Karly helped me and she was such a sweetheart! She was professional, patient, and made me feel completely comfortable. You can tell that she genuinely cares about making sure her clients leave happy. I'm so glad I found this salon. I would absolutely come back again and would definitely recommend Karly and the salon to anyone looking for a stylist who listens and takes pride in their work.

GABE is my go to hairstylist here. He does all of my haircuts, styling, and so on. I have been…read moregoing to him for quite some time, and he always gets everything done RIGHT. I have thick, stubborn, and coarse hair. Most people one can't style or cut my hair correctly. Only Gabe. I have recommended him to my friends and family over the years and they keep coming back to him as well. Additionally, he did hair in Italy for some high profile clients. I'm SO happy I found him when he came back to the USA. The salon is nice and the other stylists seem friendly. I haven't gone to them for their services yet, but if I am in dire straits and if I don't have GABE available, I would happily go to them. Mimi is SO sweet and so is the Italian salon owner. That said, I really enjoy coming here. The decor of the place is charming, the atmosphere is nice, and everyone here is very friendly for the most part. I will continue to go to this salon for as long as Gabe is here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

My boyfriend could not say more good things about his experience today at Rapor with their newest…read morestylist Talia! She did such an amazing job with his hair and I would highly recommend her to any man or woman looking for a new stylist in Costa Mesa. Great customer service and an incredible new stylist!

THIS IS $290 I came to this salon in March and returned in…read moreMay for the same service: a highlight root touch-up. Aside from a few highlights around my face and on the top of my head, it didn't look like I had recently had my roots highlights touched up at all. My hair looks grown out as if I had not even had it done. Watch the video and you be the judge. When I brought up my concerns, the owner, I sent her this same video (Emily) explained that this is what the salon considers a partial ROOT highlight touchup. I already had my hair previously bleached . I respect that explanation, but for $240 plus a $50 tip ($290 total), I expected a more noticeable result. She offered to correct it for an additional $50. I'm sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision and have a clear understanding of what this salon considers a partial highlight ROOT service.

Mikael is an exquisite hairstylist and a true renaissance man..His ability to transform the…read moreordinary to extraordinarily is unmatched by anyone I've ever encountered. Not only is he extremely creative and professional, but he is delightful to be around. He is top tier and worth every penny. I feel special when I'm in his chair and elevated in every capacity as I depart. A rare gem.

I had the most incredible experience at Cristophe Newport Beach salon. From the second I started my…read moreconsultation with Scott, I instantly felt comfortable, he really listened to me and understood exactly what I was struggling with. My hair used to fall completely flat, and now it has so much volume and movement!! Scott and his team are so talented, and the level of care and precision they bring is truly luxury. I walked out feeling confident, refreshed, and absolutely loving my hair. If you want a five-star experience and results that actually exceed your expectations, Cristophe Salon is the place to go!!!

I've been going to Amy for my color and extensions, and she is amazing! I've had my fair share of…read morestylists over the years, and no one has ever gotten my color this perfect' Her extension work is next level -- lightweight, seamless, and you'd never know they're not my own hair. Amy really listens, pays attention to detail, and makes sure I leave feeling beautiful and confident. On top of being super talented, she's also just a genuinely kind person! If you've been thinking about getting extensions or refreshing your color, go see Amy. She's the best!!!!!

I just have to rave about Faith at Lotus Salon! She is effortlessly cool, incredibly kind, and so…read moreeasy to chat with. I'm terrible at keeping up with frequent touch-ups (oops) but thanks to Faith my blonde is so low-maintenance. I love how it turned out. She uses great products too. You can truly tell she truly loves her craft and stays dedicated to learning and growing in the hair industry. The Lotus Salon itself was very pretty and modern! Parking is just around the corner (like 5 steps) from the salon and everyone was really nice. I'll definitely be back. Thank you!

Mary Ann did a great job coloring my hair. I have coarse thick hair and after trying multiple…read morestylist, she got it just right. She was methodical in her approach, and spent a lot of time not only on the color but styling it as well. She also has a lovely personality. Highly recommend.

Gary is a very talented hairdresser and he is a very nice person. Strands is a warm and welcoming…read morestudio, buzzing with activity. There is always a freshly washed robe to put on so that your clothes don't get wet or covered with hair. Gary makes sure each client is happy when they leave. That is why I have been faithfully returning to Strands for many years!

Firstly, there is no incentive for this post, I just felt this hidden gem is so good, I had to…read moreshare! A few points: 1. Sarah is the kindest hairdresser I have ever had (I have gone to at least 5 others in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach), she is the most professional, no garbage language or profanities (found in most salons). She is a classy lady and and treats her clients with the utmost care (no ego like most hairdressers have). 2. The last two hairdressers continually messed up my hair and told me the look I was wanting to achieve couldn't be done, but Sarah DID it! She put in the time and effort needed to accomplish the look I wanted, not the look she felt I should have like most (hair dressers). 3. She is fair and true to her prices, no bait and switch like most salons. 4. She has the cutest salon mascot In this yelp world we can run here to complain but I wanted to share my great experience. I was referred to Sarah by a friend who had no idea I was even looking for a new person to do my hair (maybe my 4 inch roots gave me away). Hope this post helps anyone on the fence! Xo -Lo

On Hair is the cutest salon!! I have been a loyal and VERY happy client of Sarah's for several…read moreyears. Even my teenage children will only let Sarah cut and style their hair. Sarah is a gem of a human being, and an incredible hairstylist on top of it. She has a remarkable talent for cut, color, styling, perm, all of it. And her pricing reflects the humble and honest person she is (more than fair). She is so sweet and easy to talk with...and actually listens to what your hair goals are (whereas most stylists will end up doing what they want to do/think looks best half the time). I have very fine, straight, lackluster, short hair which I never loved...until the day I met Sarah. She gave me the confidence and joy I always prayed for. I now get so many compliments on my hair, and have Sarah to thank for it. Love you Sarah!! Make an appointment here...you will not regret it!

I've been going to Thao at Hair Society for several years now. She was the first person to ever…read morecolor my hair, back when I still had virgin hair. I remember feeling extremely nervous the first time I lightened my hair, worried about potential damage. Thao guided me through the entire process and reassured me that she would keep my hair healthy while also making sure it remained low maintenance. Over the years, I've gone from dark to light and back to dark again. Each time, Thao has been incredibly professional and patient. I remember sending her numerous inspiration photos, and she was always honest about what was achievable with my hair. Without causing any damage, she successfully lightened my hair without it ever becoming brassy. Keep in mind when you go light, you have to get it toned and maintain your hair or it could potentially get brassy. Thao is very personable and always makes me feel welcomed and comfortable--like she's not just my hairstylist but also my therapist. I constantly get compliments on my cut and color, thanks to her. Whether it's your first time getting your hair done or you've been coloring it for years and need someone new you can trust, I highly recommend Thao! Hair Society recently relocated and is now at Tomahawk Salon, located at 775 West 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

Ok hello! I was in much need of a new do. Like way past due. Red stamp and errthang. My daughter…read moreeven commented, Mom I can find you anywhere with your hair like that. Embarrassing!! Finally got an appt with Thao and she's amazing. Literally a magician. My hair needed love, therapy, conditioning, massaging the whole nine. She took her time with me and made me feel so pretty. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! In my screaming loud and proud voice.

I've had my hair cut by many different hairstylists in OC, but Jennifer is hands down the best…read more Everyone at the hair salon is also very friendly and welcoming.

No need to wait in line, Zemma's haircut skills are excellent, and the people are very nice. The…read morefinal result was also very satisfying！I love my new hair style!