I go to Audrey for my haircut and blowouts. She is the best. She can handle thick hair and is very quick and experienced. Will return to Audrey again. Good energy salon. read more

Awesome spot with great vibe! Reasonably priced and loved the results! Staff is super friendly. It's clean and comfortable.

Rene is amazing at hair and just such a genuine human. I'm obsessed with how he highlighted my hair (he's also an incredible artist so make sure to ask him about that). The receptionist was also so sweet and I felt immediately taken care of. This place is a little gem that I feel lucky to have discovered read more

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I was in my old neighborhood for an event and they were able to squeeze me in for a quick haircut. Although it is under new ownership from when I used to go here , service was good. Haircut turned out great! read more

This post is WAY overdue. I LOVE Alice! I have thin, fine hair and Alice is exceptionally skilled at giving me gorgeous, dimensional highlights, and a classic, yet modern blunt bob that grows out unspeakably well! She is an artist with scissors and color and she is a delightful person who I look forward to seeing! I cannot recommend her enough! read more

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This post is a little overdue, but I had to give a shout out to Alice for the awesome job she did on my hair. I got "the works" with her (color, highlights, and trim). It was about what you would expect for cost since I got a lot done ($225). I decided to go red for the fall so we talked over a few color options and she suggested a dark violet base with red and then highlights throughout. She told me the red would fade, which having red hair before I'm aware of, but she thoughtfully picked out the shades that would fade nicely. (And actually, they really haven't faded all that much! Definitely quality work and worth the price!) My hair is still quite red considering it's been over a month. The cut and style was great as well! She was also very funny and personable and I enjoyed swapping dog stories with her. The salon itself, while not super fancy/modern, had a really nice atmosphere to it and everyone was very welcoming. The shop was decorated with local art work and was located on a cute street with other shops and restaurants. I will definitely be going back to Alice for my next local visit. I'm so glad to have found a decent salon with a great stylist!! Thanks, Alice!! read more

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Kathy Khoury at Starr House is the best! She has been doing my hair for quite a few years now and always does a great job!! read more

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I'd give this a zero star for the STAR SALON. I called for an appointment. The lady was very nice made it for the next day. I arrived promptly. first red flag- it was really cluttered & quite dirty & in disarray. the woman on the front desk, the woman representing a beauty buisness looked really unprofessional & bad makeup & hair, & had no record of my appointment. looking around there was no way this place offered champagne or coffee as stated on their website. after I was told there was no appointment for me I told the woman this place was not for me, I'd made a mistake. don't go here unless you want a ghetto experience. read more

Stylist: Jennifer. Result: Disappointment and then some, as my hair grows itself out. salon faux pas. alors, we begin: No water, tea, coffee offered. Consider it a hot summer day. S'ok-- I came prepared with my own bottled hydration. Uneven lengths-- my hair appears asymmetrical when straightened, and no, I'm not going for the Rihanna look. Awkward, unfinished ends-- I believe they call this visible steps in hair speak. Disappeared after my cut, leaving me sitting at the station a wee bit puzzled. I'm up at the front desk for another few moments, wondering if Jennifer would be back. Did the woman not want her tip? Finally, I inquire the receptionist where payment could be made. Apparently, you leave tip in a small evelope, dropped into a fishbowl. Rude, rude, rude. This was not the service I was expecting. I'm surprised she wasn't coached in salon etiquette. I am not a highfalutin person by any means, but from all the glowing reviews, I had a specific set of expectations for this particular salon. Darling neighborhood, bountiful parking. Starr House obviously has its cache of devoted customers, but if it wants to keep the news ones, train the greenthumb stylists. read more

Got my hair highlighted with Alice and. It. Was. Glorious! This was my first time doing anything besides a cut to my hair (virgin hair is what they would call it) and I was a little nervous. I came in and wasn't sure what I wanted exactly (I don't recommend doing this, do some research beforehand) and asked Alice for some natural highlights. I also showed her a crappy picture of some girl that I found on google and asked for something like that. Turns out this girl had her hair colored, not highlighted. I just wanted some texture and dimension to my very black hair. And she gave me just that! I feel like a million bucks. Thank you Alice for figuring exactly what I wanted even though I didn't know how to put it to words. I'm going to include a pic bc I don't think you can properly review a hair salon without your results. read more

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Just wanted to start off by saying that this salon is pretty awesome. Everyone is very nice and warm, gave me the family style vibe. Even though I am not very talkative and shy, they included me in interesting conversations when I wasn't sleeping lol. I found a photo of ombre hair that I wanted to try so I did a super search on yelp, found Mars, made an appointment and walked in with my photo on my phone. Mars was super sweet and very knowledgeable. I would definitely come back to see her again. I actually went to the salon twice because I wanted a little more highlights added and she was very accommodating and helpful. She knew exactly what I wanted and I came out of the store feeling very satisfied. The salon is very casual with the chairs facing the walls, the "head heating" station gathered in the middle, make up area on the side, washing sinks in the back with a changing/bathroom area. If you are looking for a new stylist in the area, I would definitely recommend you see Mars. read more

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I was in need of a change and my best friend referred me to this salon her uncle works (Raul). He was simply amazing and did such a great job! I had long brittle hair with SPLIT ends for days... ugh.. Raul cut and styled my hair just like the photo I had shown. Loved my new look and best part about it is I no longer take hours dealing with the straightener or curling iron. Simply dry style and on my way. Easy peasy and I love it! Thank you RAUL!!! read more

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Good job! I've been out of town for a while, but took a trip back to this place for a cut. Wow! It's changed, and in a good way. It's clean, fresh, and a lot better than I remember. Great cut from Kimberley who used to be on tv in Blow Out! I'll be back. read more

I've been seeing Mars at Starr House for years now. I would never go anywhere else! She is a talented and trusted hairstylist with an intuitive sense for what will work with your hair and lifestyle. She listens carefully and creates you a look that will work for you and that will make you feel fabulous! I've also referred my daughters to her, and she has always been especially sensitive towards their needs as well. She makes us all look our best - cut, color, prom hair, she is the best!! I haven't experienced the service of other stylists in the salon, but I do see everyone coming out looking absolutely fab and happy. Also, it is just a welcoming, friendly place to visit, always some nice chats happening at Starr House! read more

I used to come here fairly regularly, but I was charged a different price than what was advertised, or the owner Karen would add random BS charges to my bill. She issued a rebuttal to my original post, which was expected. Did I receive an introductory price? Yes. But having the same price for several visits afterwards and then a $20 or more price hike out of the blue is unreasonable. My hair never gets long, so it's not like it takes 3 hours of labor to get the job done. The only nice thing about this salon is that they used to serve wine here while you get services done. Of course, it was only something cheap, like Chateau St. Michelle Riesling, which sells for around 6 bucks a bottle. Probably cheap, because I know I've walked out of here drunk on more than one occasion (and I've observed others doing the same). So thank you Karen for providing that British drinking experience. Almost forgot - don't get your eyebrows waxed here - Karen does them herself, and her $20 rate is a joke. Worst job I've ever had on my eyebrows. I would write about Karen's British accent that's barely decipherable, but this really deserves another review of its own. read more

I've never had a haircut so bad that I wanted to cry. I decided to get a haircut on a whim. I did a quick Yelp and found Starr nearby, I called and they were able to set me up with someone within 30 mins, awesome (or at least I thought so at the time). I got there in 15 and Jackie was able to take me in immediately. She lead me to the back and pointed to some closet, instructing me to go through there, find a robe, and put it on. For all the great reviews I saw of this place, I expected someone to get the robe for me - but no big deal. We go to the hair washing station next. She turns on the water and tells me it's warming up - five minutes goes by and she explains "we don't use the water here often so it takes a while." I wasn't sure how to respond, but I was getting inpatient so I told her to go ahead and use to temperature as it is. I told her I wanted a basic crew cut. She takes out a scissor and starts making many small cuts. I'm far from a hair expert, but I knew my hair was way too long to be making tiny snips. 15 minutes goes by and she excused herself - she went station to station trying to borrow a shaver from other stylists. When she came back, she started shaving my hair in ALL directions like she was painting or something. That's when I knew that I was in trouble. I made the connection that she was brand new when the trainer came by and took the shaver away from her. The trainer attempted to fix my hair, but it already looked like a soccer ball - with my scalp showing in some locations and hair in others. The trainer had another customer come in and instructed Jackie to give the top some texture. But instead, she asks me to take off the robe and tells me that I'm done! (Yes, didn't even offer to rinse off). My hair looked like Jack Nicholson's - http://bit.ly/1bBPaV9 At this point, I was furious and went to the reception to ask for someone to save this disaster. THANKFULLY, she introduced me to Albert and he was able to save do a bit of work to make it not look so hideous. There wasn't much for him to work with, but I'm grateful that he tried (the only reason this isn't a one star review). At checkout, the receptionist told me "atleast you're getting the Jackie discount." I'm not she if she was kidding, but she charged me $35 anyways. Looking at all the other reviews, I'm sure my experience was the exception. However, management needs to seriously do some thoroughly training before letting someone new on a customer - especially at a good establishment. It would have also been nice if someone had told me up front she was new. read more

Finding a good hair dresser is like finding the perfect man... They have to be attentive, good listeners, understanding and have the ability to practically read your mind... I'm happy to say that I found my perfect hair dresser at Starr House! Her name is Mars! She is absolutely remarkable with color... Just last week, I saw the most incredible honey blond color on another customer that Mars was working her magic on simultaneously to my hair cut... I wish I had a picture to show the amount of depth this lady's hair had after Mars put the final touches. When I asked Mars, she told me it was a four step process. AMAZING OUTCOME! I usually get my hair cut with Mars, and let me tell you, she knows precisely how to make me feel absolutely beautiful. I get people constantly telling me how great my hair looks. Complete strangers walk up to me and ask me who cuts my hair! I now carry her business card with me at all times for this reason. I've been getting my hair done with Mars for the past 3+ years! Trust me, you will not be disappointed. read more

I really wanted to like this place. After hearing such great things about this cute salon, I wanted to see what all the hype was about. In retrospect, I probably should have gone to Andrea (the owner of Starr) for color only. Instead, for some twisted reason, I decided that a haircut might be a SAFER bet to try out at a new salon- safer bet than COLOR?!?!?! What? Sometimes I really wonder what kind of logic I'm referencing when I make these kinds of decisions. Color is always correctable. Hair length, not so easily reset. :o( Luckily, my experience was over a year ago and my hair has grown waaay past the length I started with (even with three other haircuts/trims in between, at other salons). Kimberly, who was part of Bravo's Blow Out, cut my hair. I wanted something no more than 3 inches shorter- she snipped off six. And added tons and tons of layers- which did not work well with my runner's lifestyle. I was not happy. I should have requested Chris (who allegedly is great at cutting Asian hair). Lesson learned- Asian hair cannot be dealt with the same way European hair is handled. I never believed this fact until after my experience at Starr. Never again will I complain about Chinese salons with loud stylists that don't really listen to customers. read more

I am a sucker for getting my hair done by a professional because I am lazy and hate doing anything at home. Hence, I take every opportunity to get a deep conditioner and/or style. This salon is very convenient for me with free street parking and convenient appointment times. My stylist was knowledgable and thorough. I took one star off because I was charged a different price for the service than advertised on the website. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would . Starr House The Salon is probably one of my favourite places in the world. The staff are friendly, welcoming and warm, they were totally professional and I didn't feel at all uncomfortable chatting to my stylist about what I wanted. Above all, they are there to make you feel good, and I felt wonderful! If it's your first time in the area or have lived here for years, Starr House is the place to go for pampering. As if this wasn't enough, imagine my surprise when I was handed a Mimosa and a lemon-drizzled cranberry Scone freshly baked that morning ... Yummy. I was informed that this happens every Saturday - so when you book your appointment keep that in mind!! Exquisite service, the total professionalism, the classy touches on a Saturday (with the home-baked goods), the positive energy, the great team ethos and above all, the strong sense of happiness....how can you not love this place? read more

Today was my first time at Starr House and let me just say... I have NEVER walked out of a hair salon so happy I could not stop smiling, all thanks to the amazing Mars! I went to Starr House because my good friend recommended Mars. I have always been a brunette and the past few times I colored my hair a lighter shade of brown, I just wasn't happy with the color or the cut. I came in knowing I wanted some sort of red brown... but not much more than that. Mars helped me choose a color and showed me all the different options while showing me how we could combine different colors to get the look I wanted. She was SO helpful and I knew right then and there that I could completely trust her. The color turned out A-MAZ-ING. Better than I could ever have imagined. It's a nice sultry shade of vibrant red with brown undertones... doesn't look fake, it looks so beautiful. I've already gotten multiple compliments and it hasn't even bee 3 hours! The cut is also great. She knew I wanted to keep the long length, so she was careful to only trim a tiny amount off the ends to clean it up, and she cut some of my layers to make my hair look more updated. And it didn't stop there... the blow dry turned out so well! Usually my hair ends up looking too coifed after I get it done and I HATE it, but Mars truly understands what each of her clients want. I can't wait to go out tonight to show it all off! The salon itself was really cute too and the assistant offered me something to drink right when I sat down. And I recommend Mars to EVERYONE. She's so nice and knowledgeable and skilled and has many years of experience. I love her and will keep going back! read more

5 Different Hair Salons! Since I moved to Los Angeles in 2003, I have been to 5 different hair salons. Don't we live in the Land of Beauty? Well, I have no need to fret... I have found STARR HOUSE SALON and I am happy! My stylist is Iwona & Rene. Have you ever been in a salon and you love the way your stylist cuts your hair, just not crazy about the color? Well, I felt very comfortable going to 2 different stylist for their specialities. I love, love my hair! I feel like Kim Kardashian only better... XOXO, Monica read more

Wow. Beautiful salon Genuinely friendly staff Thorough consultation AMAZING color correction and hair cut by Evonna Best salon experience I've ever had Plus the 20% off first time Yelpers made a huge difference I'm happy to pay full price the next time because this place rocked my world!!! read more

Karen knows how to run this salon. She knows what she's doing and gets great stylists in here as well. Pat did a great job when I needed highlights a month ago. I've also had Jennifer style my hair and it was a great cut with almost a manga look to it. They really pamper you in the place! I'm talking about the treats they serve to the customers which happens everytime I'm here. Not sure what some of these reviewers are talking/complaining about with rip offs. I have never seen that here. Especially not from Karen. read more

Wow, what to say about this amazing place! First of all, I was referred to The Starr House by a high school friend who loves this place to death. I was looking for a fresh new look since my old look was just not cutting it with me. lol So, low and behold, I came across this awesome saloon. Not only are their stylers super friendly, but they have an amazing raw talent for beauty. They have a keen sense of fashion and are up to date with the latest trends and styles. Plus, going on Saturdays for their free mimosas and pastries kinda sold me too... lol But I have to give my props to my stylist, Pat Ito. She is sooo personable and sweet that she makes you feel as though she has known you for years. My high school friend recommended her because she can take any style and put a cool new spin to it. I wanted to darken my hair and Pat suggested what would be best for my skin tone. I fully trusted her and, let's just say I have been getting compliments left and right about my hair ever since. It's good to know that I have a hair dresser who knows what she is doing (she's been doing this for over 20 years) and who can follow the latest news and updates as she is doing your hair. lol Trust me, she is pure awesomeness once you get to know her. Overall, excellent service, friendly staff, and professional styles and cuts. Who wouldn't want to come to The Starr House?!?! :-) read more

I GOT BLOWN OUT!!! I got a cut from Kimberly, whom many people may recognize from Bravo's Blow Out. She took the time to cut my hair and blow dry it. Normally I go to Asian places where they have a hard time understanding what I want because I it always looks different that what I asked for. I mean how hard is it to understand just take a inch off. Here I came out actually loving my hair cut. She even gave me easy tips on taking care of my hair at home. I would recommend giving this place a try. Its worth what I paid for. I hear the other stylist are pretty good too. They even sent me a nice postcard thanking me for going there and if I liked my cut. I can't believe there is a salon like this in the SGV. read more

For anyone who wants a really good cut and excellent color but without the snobbery and snootiness of the Beverly Hills salons, this is the place to go. Salon owner and colorist Andrea really knows her stuff and will talk to you about color that actually suits your face and looks natural, on top of which she uses high end products that won't dry your hair out. I have my hair cut by Chris and I'm never disappointed. He'll take the time to explain how to blow dry it so when you come to styling it yourself you stand a chance of looking like you've just walked out of the salon! It's easy to park in the area and the salon is a refreshing change from the wanna-be-chic salons that are now the norm; it's bright, colorful interior is as welcoming as the staff who run it. Co-owner, Karen, offers other services there which I've never taken advantage of - makeup, eyebrow shaping, manicures etc. etc. but perhaps I should. I always see her when I go and she's extremely welcoming. read more

As a guy, it takes a pretty amazing experience to get me to write about getting a haircut. Well, guess what I'm doing.. Another yelper said it well, ask for Alice. She is amazos. Try and go on a Saturday and get served some sangria while she does magic with those scissors. read more

This is a long overdue review. After years of searching for the right hair stylist, I found Starr House a couple of years ago. My first experience at Starr House wasn't a great one but I decided to give it another try and got an appointment booked with Jennifer. Jennifer is now my go to stylist at Starr House. I used to get my hair highlighted by her and got tons complements. I have Asian hair which is hard to get light without it getting brassy but my highlight were exactly what i wanted, no brassiness and it suited me. The only reason why I stopped going was due to the price and I couldn't afford it. Now that I'm a bit better, I'm back to Jennifer. What I love about Jennifer is how she's willing to spend the time to work on my hair. When a color wasn't right, she was willing to take that extra time to get the color right. It wasn't just with me too. She did the same for my cousin who she didn't know was related to me until this recent visit. Another thing is if you show her a picture, she can get your hair exactly like the picture and i mean exactly like the picture. She listens to you too. (I've been to too many places where one inch of hair chopped off always end up being two~three) parking: there is a small parking lot next to the salon. just remember to ask for a token so you can get out of the parking lot. read more

Mars did an amazing job doing ombré on my hair. I came in with a picture on my phone and described to her what I wanted. It can out amazing and mars was super nice and helpful. First time to this salon. It's very beautiful inside and feels comfortable. I'll be coming back for bang trims and haircuts! read more

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I have been lucky enough to be able to have my hair done at all the top salons in New York and Los Angeles since my husband is in fashion. Having said that I always dreaded the experience. I now look forward to going to Starr House the friendly staff owner Karen always making you feel welcome yet professional. Norma who does my hair is top notch and does an amazing job as good if not better than the salons I had been spending hundreds of dollars a month at. This salon is what it used to be like years ago when a women would go to get her hair done. You feel secure in the fact that everyone is supportive happy easy ... a true haven from the outside world. Never any attitude. read more

I haven't come here for a haircut yet - I'm still weaning myself off my stylist in Westwood a year and a half after I moved away. However, I've had my eyebrows waxed here twice by Karen, a darling Scottish lass who is personable and sweet. She does a good job and she makes you feel like you're her favorite client, even if she just met you. Plus she has an adorable accent. It's a bit pricier than I've paid at other places, but it is a nice full-service salon without any attitude, so I'm cool with it. read more

I'm not usually one to spend too much time doing my hair in the morning, something easy but professional. I was able to walk away with hair that was easily manageable and still looked chic. If you come here, ask for Alice. Not only does she listen to what you want, but she'll even teach you how to keep the hairstyle that you walk out of the salon with. Tips and tricks of keeping your hair looking beautiful without damaging it were really helpful. She was able to explain to me the difference and benefits of using a flat iron vs. a curling iron, and the minimal damage it does to the hair. read more

I found Starr House on Yelp when I was going to be in the area for a party and wanted to get my hair done before. Kimberly cut my hair and I absolutely loved it. I've been driving from Brentwood to see her in San Marino for about the past year, and that's probably the longest I've ever gone to one stylist. (I know, I'm a whore with my hair). Unfortunately, I've since moved to Northern California so I'll have to start my search for a new salon again. The salon is clean and cute and everyone who works here is super friendly. After my first visit, Kimberly even sent me a post card thanking me for coming in. I thought that was very thoughtful and it worked, because I kept going back! If you give them your email address and sign up for notices, they will send you offers for 10 or 20% off your next visit. read more

Thank you first Karen, you are truly an amazing person! Thank you Thank you Norma for my absolutely beautiful haircut. I walked out of there feeling like a million bucks! read more

UPDATE: CHRIS is now at Crowned Studio Salon! the salon is clean and brightly colored, and easily accessible. there's a private lot on the side that they give you coins/validation for, but i'm always able to find parking right out front on the street no matter if i come morning, afternoon, evening. i've been seeing CHRIS for over two years now, and he consistently gives me a cut that looks great from the moment it's done to when it's grown out 3-6 months later, depending on when i can escape from alcatraz norcal to get my hair cut again. the truth comes out about a haircut several months later when all the layers and details are exaggerated, revealing whether or not your hair was given the attention it deserves! he's quick without sacrificing quality (a shampoo, cut, and style in about 45 minutes), and he's gotten to know my personality and lifestyle, so i'm able to either tell him what kind of cut i want, or just plop myself down and let him do his thing. he's meticulous and i have no problem letting my asian hair be vulnerable to his razor and scissor cuts. the cuts tend to be on the shorter side (only by an inch or so), but i personally don't mind if they look great and last me until i feel like coming in again. i never have to worry about post-haircut regret, and i definitely don't come out with nastily chopped bangs or looking like a boy the way i do from some salons around here. and i've long put away the self-comfort line of "don't worry, hair grows." he's also fabulous at saving my hair from humiliation, morphing my fob fringe bangs from taiwan and also my spanish mullet from barcelona into something classy and sassy, and easy to care for!! his conversation is great and he always makes me laugh whether we're discussing his disgust at morbid ghoulish painted murals, the lines at cabazon on a black friday, or his clothing line...he has his own clothing line!! i haven't tried anyone else here, but i'm always greeted with a smile, and i particularly look forward to seeing chris sneak up behind me to give me a big hug when i come out of the changing room. the only sad part is that a haircut costs $75 with him. but i circumvent this by purchasing the VIP card, where you pay for 4 services and get the 5th free, and walk out with a $60 haircut i can justify everyday i wake up and don't have to wrestle with an untame mane. and at starr house, you get a free service with every three referrals (referrals get $10 off their first service). with the compliments i get on my cut, i can easily redirect friends to the house! (note: they've stopped letting you add the tip to the tab, you gotta bring in cash) read more

This place is great b/c of the people who work there. I go to Clara and I love her! She's very professional and is on top of it! She does my color, cut and blow dry. I always leave feeling like my old confident self! Oh and she always has these interesting stories to tell so your never bored or awkward trying to carry on a convo. Go see her! She's awesome! Only downfall: they are closed Sundays and Mondays. And sometimes parking really sucks. But hey...you win some, lose some. right? read more

Norma is my stylist, and has become a friend!! Everyone is very friendly here, and that's why I keep coming back. Norma takes her time and is very meticulous about how she highlights my hair...which I like because, well... it's my HAIR! She also gives a great haircut (Never a weird do) and she understands what I want... even though I may not use the correct terminology trying to explain it. Haha. I'm a repeat customer!!! read more

Who doesn't like a nice drink to go with their new hair do? Came here to get a haircut and Alice was excellent. Her passion is in the trendy hair styles, but I'm the conservative type - just need a nice professional hair do and make me look pretty. Boy did she delivered! I needed a haircut desperately and she listened to all my likes and wants and gave suggestions and tips on what she thinks works well for me. I walked out of the salon with such confidence because she did such a great job. Go see her! read more

I won't go anywhere else! My stylist is Kimberly, and although she is caucasian, and I am asian, she's the only person in the world who knows how to cut my hair!!!!! I've cheated on her once to go and get a trim at some other guy that I was recommended, and he totally butchered my hair... i actually left crying! (Now I only though that happened in movies) But seriously... crying?! I'm an adult... how horrible could it have been? I will never go anywhere else. For me, spending the $70 for a haircut/ trim, is totally worth it for me. read more