I was on vacay in Long Beach and really needed a haircut. Moni gave me the best haircut of my…read morelife!!!!! Great place to go if you need an amazing haircut. She's also super friendly as well.

Moni was kind enough to take me in on short notice. reasonable prices, quick, & convenient…read morevalidated parking. My hair was so ratty, dry and uneven. I got just what I wanted (chop and weight removal since my hair is super thick). She was quick af, too. The wash, cut and blow dry was done within 45 mins. The decor is cute too! Lots of pop culture memorabilia. Park for free at the Camden Apt Retail lot with easy access to the salon. On top of this, Moni was soooo funny and personable. There wasn't a moment of awkward silence. I'm so glad to have found this place!!

TL;DR: Emory gave me the best haircut I've ever had, and I've had my hair done by many hairstylists…read more(due to working in salons for over a decade). I used to do hair. I have been cutting my own hair for years as I've struggled with finding someone who could tend to it for me. It's thick, coarse, wavy and frizzy (I'm caucasian). I'm not picky, I just need someone to not thin it out everywhere, I need the shape to not look like a ball or a triangle, and I need it to be even. I randomly saw Emory and Black Sheep Salon on TikTok and was impressed by three things straight away: 1) They do kinky/coily cuts (it's very rare for white folks to get this education or seek it out). 2) They've created an inclusive salon environment. 3) I could see right away their haircuts are superb: they're structured, shaped for the face, and intentionally done with thoughtfulness and care. I went in for a tiny trim. In some ways, this can be a challenging request (beyond having a hairstylist from outside your salon ask you to fix their hair!). The ask is to cut where it matters (good judgement) and leave the rest (thoughtful restraint). My result was exactly what I asked for, what I needed, and a super cute new shape to boot! I've never had the experience of feeling thrilled at the results of a haircut; or, for days after -- but now I do! I'm happy to highly recommend Emory and Black Sheep Salon as a whole!

I love Black Sheep! I've been seen by every stylist here and everyone is incredible! I started…read moregoing to BSS when I was transitioning my hair out of years of flat ironing and keratin treatments back to its curly self. Emory helped me learn about my hair texture and how to style my hair during this time! I was very embarrassed of my curls (hello internalized racism) and Emory heard my concerns and walked me through them. Dinnie and Frankie have given me cuts and colors that are sooo gorgeous and have both helped me explore new styles (baby bangs, QiQi treatments, cherry cola hair) while listening to me share my anxieties about my hair (hello hair anxiety havers BSS is your safe haven!) Beyond the amazing hair services is BSS's contributions to the community. BSS led multiple plus size clothing swaps making clothing accessible to all individuals. No one was turned away at the event for not having clothes to swap and everything was thought out to be accessible for all individuals. BSS walks the walk and talks the talk. They are the leaders of Disability Justice in Long Beach. The entire salon is fully adaptable to a variety of accessibility needs. As a Special Education Teacher seeing BSS provide a space that I know ALL my students would be welcome in warms my heart. BSS's bathroom had a cruising board for connections, fetanyl test kits, condoms, info on a variety of topics from domestic violence, to voters guides to information on ICE. BSS truly is a gift to the community. Love you all!!!

I've been going to Holly for several decades and she always does a fantastic job. She's fast and…read moreefficient. The shop is cute and full of energy . It's a great spot for some pampering .

I've been going to Holly for over 10 years. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I have curly thick hair…read moreand she cuts it just right I get so many compliments on my hair every day because of her haircut she is the best. Adrianne Rosenfeld OK Seal Beach CA

I've been going to Desmond for about 10 years now. The service is always top-notch, and you can…read moretell he genuinely cares about his clients and his craft. This isn't the kind of barbershop where you're rushed in and out just to get through the next appointment. Desmond takes his time, listens to what you want, and makes sure you leave with exactly the look you're after. On top of that, it's always a great atmosphere and an enjoyable experience every time I visit. For the past six months, I've been growing my hair out for my wedding, and Desmond has been helping me shape it every step of the way. He's made sure it looks great throughout the awkward growing-out phase while keeping me on track for the style I want on my wedding day. I highly recommend this shop and everyone who works there. they're all talented professionals. But if you have the opportunity to book with the master himself, ask for Desmond. If you can get a spot on his schedule, you won't be disappointed.

I've been getting my hair cut by Des for over 14 years. When I first met him, I came in with a…read morepicture of the haircut I thought I wanted. Instead of just copying it, he took the time to explain how different hairstyles work with different hair types, textures, and head shapes. His knowledge, confidence, and passion definitely stood out. Over the years, he's helped me find a style that actually works for me, and as my hair has changed with age, he's adapted right along with it. Most of the time, I don't even need to tell him what I want--he already knows. What sets Des apart is that he listens first, gives honest professional advice, and genuinely wants you to leave looking and feeling your best. If you're looking for a barber who cares about his craft and his clients, I can't recommend him enough.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: A small, welcoming, immaculately clean salon…read more I followed my stylist Stephanie here from Envy Beauty Studio when she closed that place down, and I'm so happy she landed in such a cool spot. I was early (as usual) and helped myself to their Nespresso machine with all kinds of coffee options as well as variety of creamers while I waited. It's a super-clean salon, including the bathrooms. There are only two stations in here so it feels very cozy and intimate. The area outside the salon is nice as well, next to the beautiful and historic Lafayette building. If you're looking for great stylists in the downtown area, Stephanie and Valerie are super-experienced and friendly!

This is the cutest hair salon owned and operated by the kindest, sweetest, most talented woman!…read moreValerie has 20+ years of experience. She listens to your ideas and concerns and then brings your vision to life. She is by appointment only, so you can feel good about not having to share your time with another client. That was one thing that I didn't like about other stylists I went to. They would work on 2-3 clients at once, which is always a recipe for disaster, especially when you're getting your hair colored. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Valerie. She does amazing work and is a great conversationalist, which made the time fly by!

This review is for Pru! My hair, like me, had been through hell, neglected, depleted, thinning,…read moreand lifeless. After stress and illness, it hadn't been cut in years. In desperation I started asking around, looking for someone who could give me a variation on a wolf cut- I wanted to be sure I connected with a stylist who could meet me where i'm at and respect what I wanted. Sooo GRATEFUL I connected with Pru! She listened, understood and was able to execute an excellent wolf cut bringing body and style back into hair i'd given up on, previously only wearing it pulled back and in a headband to hide it AND she understood exactly what I'd been through, so not only did my hair look better than it had in years, the experience was fun and supportive. Thank you, Pru! ( I hope it's OK to share: @curl.up_and_dye on IG :)

I really love coming to see Marisa at Freebirds. She always gives me a great consult and really…read morelistens to my vision. She's so supportive of my thinking process and adds great ideas to our consultation. I really feel like after getting a cut from her, I leave a more confident version of myself. Marisa is awesome. Freebirds is awesome. Go support this amazing small business and get the cut of your dreams.

I had first met Shannon at the De Cielo Salon in Burbank…read more I was a bit apprehensive at first because I cannot find her name in the previous reviews, but her knowledge and expertise shone through when she explained to me the process of highlighting my super pigmented hair. I showed her a picture of what I wanted (low maintenance ombré/balayage highlights) with subtle layers, and that is exactly what I got! In addition, she blow dried and curled my hair to see the highlights in full effect. I love it. Thank you so much Shannon, I will surely recommend you to my friends looking for a color expert :)

shannon's awesome! I found her by yelp reviews and what people are saying are true!! She's…read moreincredible. She's super knowledgeable and knows how to do good hair!! She's really fun and personable and does great work! Will tell everyone i know to try her out if they are looking for a new stylist in Long Beach!!

For context, I recently moved to Long Beach and I've had haircuts in many countries before…read moreincluding Italy and France. Deaux Salon is on par and Kim did me SO good!! To start, I did a walk-in and Kim was nice enough to fit me in her schedule. To top it off, the quality of the haircut and blowdry is HIGH- she really took her time with the cut and was even giving me advice a long the way since my hair is on the thinner end. The full thing included a hair wash, a free hair treatment, wet cut, brow dry styling, and small finishing dry cuts. It was roughly 40-50 minutes but the quality shows. My hair is insanely silky and I keep getting compliments. I WILL be coming back!!

The owner put so much care and attention into my haircut. It really felt like a caring friend…read moretaking care of you and your hair! I was so embarrassed to come in after not taking care of my hair for years and she transformed my hair. It definitely reminded me of the hair salon I grew up going to most of my life and I hope to come here for as long as I'm in California. Thank you for your passion and care in what you do! See you again soon