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    Stay Gold Salon

    4.9 (77 reviews)
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    Applying hair extensions

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    Hahaha. Thanks Julie!
    Grace K.

    This is my 2nd review with Julie; 1st one was back in August 2018. Like last time, my experience at Stay Gold did not disappoint. At all. Outcome: I wanted a more vivid purple and I got exactly that. I felt like a freaking superstar lol. I did get some raised eyebrows at work but the people I actually give a shit about love/d my revamped color. Experience: 200 stars. Julie is a super down-to-earth chick who just knows what the hell she's doing. Is there anything more you need from a service? Random haha - she had her wisdom teeth taken out recently but she was still her chill fun self. Thank you for you, Julie! Bonus: - The quality of the products Julie uses is something else. I get comments on comment on how natural and healthy my hair looks. People ask me if I had to bleach my hair because it looks like I didn't. If you come here, you won't just get a color you love, but your hair will thank you. - I had tried my own hand at dying my roots with a friend at home a few months after my first appointment with Julie. It did not come out the way I had intended (but I wasn't complaining since I did do it at home). The bonus is that Julie just worked with it like a pro and made it look amazing. Am I coming back? Hell yes. Should you book an appointment? Hell yes.

    Up do at #FocusOC w/Lee Foss (night of getting hair did)
    Missy B.

    Seriously... if you guys think you need to look further... Don't -- BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT/consultation now! I've been going to Stay Golden Salon with Sara as my stylist for almost over 5 years now and I have never been disappointed at any of her work. Never a recut & never a recolor ever needed. (And I do my hair about once a month to maintain my Signature Red that Sara has curated for my skin tone, personality and overall look so amazingly well). There was a period where I went to try two other stylists (out of desperation) due to a conflict between our busy schedules. I thought it was working out until I experienced my first recolor/cut --- wow, what a waste of my time. The amazing color and look Sara specially created for me was officially lost. My vibe and confidence drifted and I felt like my look was diminishing... Something needed to be done and done quick-- So, a friendly text to my MOST FAVORITE hair stylist ever, an appointment booked a month in advance and here I am now to tell you that my, my, my.... DO I FEEL SOO MUCH MORE ALIVE!! I have my LOOK back and I couldn't feel any better!! I immediately felt 100x's more confident, amazed by the intricate color(s) she created and dyed my hair with. My boyfriend says that I even "look more youthful"! Wow! I feel great guys... so... if you're reading this and need a change-up or to get a good feel out of life.. Def. make it a point to check out Stay Golden Salon... SARA and JULIE are just the ABSOLUTE BEST I've ever seen! Their expertise in the industry from hair texture/type to extensive knowledge on color from neons, pastels, to funky and basic are above the rest... (And keep in mind... I've been doing my hair for over 15 years now)! So, with that said...Take a chance you guys... book an appointment and tell them Missy says, "Hi"!!

    Burgundy hair done by Sara K.
    Alice S.

    Blonde. Silver. Turquoise. Green. Pink. Brown. Purple. You name it; Sara's made it happen for my hair. When I first met Sara, I had no idea how to properly take care of my hair. I would wash it every day with drugstore products, followed up by an intensive straightening process without any heat protectant. In fact, it had been almost three years since I had even CUT my hair! Yikes! "Hot mess" doesn't even begin to cover it. During my first appointment with Sara, she was nothing short of kind, accommodating, and sweet. I will be the first to admit that I am pretty shy when I get in the salon chair - but she made me feel totally comfortable! The initial consultation was great. She made sure to have all my hair goals in mind before even touching my hair, which was incredible. Back then, I was terrified of cutting off much length at all, and she was considerate of that. Even though I definitely should have chopped off about four inches at that time, she listened to my wishes and gave me a small trim instead. We then had a short talk about hair care, and I looked absolutely flawless as soon as I walked out the door! (Tip: Ask her for her signature flat iron curls - they last FOR-FREAKIN'-EVER!) I followed her hair instructions to a tee and was amazed to find that my hair would stay salon-perfect every day! Obviously, I returned to Sara many times. Almost every single time, I would want something different. And every single time, she delivered! Sometimes the change I desired would be so dramatic that I would have to wait a few sessions to reach my desired color. That meant I would sometimes have to settle for a color that wasn't exactly what I wanted - but even then I was super stoked and happy with how my hair turned out! Even if it meant staying past the salon's closing time, she made sure that I was completely satisfied at each visit. She's definitely a hair perfectionist in the very best way! (There's a reason that our relationship has lasted much longer than most of my boyfriends. ;P) Of course, sometimes Sara would be fully booked when I was in need of a trim or color refresh. That's where, if I was lucky enough to catch an appointment with her, Julie would come in! She's also amazingly patient, hilarious, and talented. Between the two of these amazing stylists, I never have to worry about my hair looking it's best. Of course, being excellent stylists, both of these ladies do tend to book up fast. I would definitely recommend prebooking an appointment in advance. If you're looking for a new salon, definitely stop by Stay Gold. Not only will your hair look amazing, but you'll also have a great time hanging out with these two fabulous ladies. :)

    hair by sara
    D D.

    I have been seeing Sara Katz for almost two years now and I can confidently say that she is the best hairstylist I have ever encountered. I have always had very thick, frizzy, unruly hair that no one in the beauty business seemed to know how to deal with. I've burned through probably a dozen stylists who all left my hair looking and feeling like death, until I met Sara! She has given me multiple stunning hair colors, cuts and even extensions. Apparently there is nothing she can't do! My hair was a damaged over processed mess when I met Sara and now I get compliments every single day about how beautiful my hair is. I could not be more excited for the opening of Stay Gold Salon, if there is anyone who has earned it it's Sara and Julie. They are both incredibly talented, friendly, and all around awesome girls who really care about their customers. I will let my photos speak for themselves!

    Color by Sara
    Andrea B.

    I LOVE my mermaid hair!! I saw Sara for a lightening and crazy color and I loved everything about my appointment. Sara is great and easy to talk to and when we weren't talking it wasn't awkward plus she does an awesome job and was checking in often to see how I was doing when she was lightening my hair The salon is small, which is perfect for my anxiety lol and really nice. I'll definitely be coming back!

    I dont know how she did this in only one day...amazing
    Kristin V.

    I consider myself lucky to have found Sara. I have gone to her for everything over the last year. (an ombre, dark brown hair to blonde,back to dark then added purple) she can do anything from natural to extreme cuts and colors....sometimes I have an exact idea of what I want and others I'll show up with 10 different pictures and sara is more then happy to help me narrow it down. Im always excited to see what Sara will do to my hair next. -I've never had my hair done by Julie but her chair is next to Sara's and everyone always looks amazing .

    Virgo M.

    Julie was such a welcoming and easy going person, she understood exactly what i wanted without me having to go into much detail. i got my hair dyed raven black and cut into a bob (mini a line but hair is currently too short). i couldn't be more happy with the beautiful results!

    Amazing color by @sarakatzhair and great cut by @spectraltones
    Vivi L.

    I have gotten my hair done by both Julie and Sara these girls are amazing. Julie did an amazing job by working her magic on my previous horrible mullet cut I had going on. Sara did a beautyful color on my very washed out hair she had no problem staying a bit later to make my hair perfect. I trust these girls with my life and cant wait for their sola suite to open up and pay them a visit. Also love that they are on social media @sarakatzhair @spectraltones.

    Going Short! by Sara and Julie

    Sara and Julie are the best! When I first came in to see Sara, I knew I wanted a new look. I had long, straight hair and wanted to cut it short, but I was nervous. Sara was talked me through the decision, never pressuring me or making me feel rushed. She recommended an in-between cut that would be easier to grow out if I changed my mind. I decided to do that. A few weeks later I knew I was ready to go the distance, and went back - but Sara wasn't available, so Julie helped me out and gave me the cutest pixie cut ever. Sara continued to help me maintain the short cut for a little over a year until I decided it was time to grow it back out. She was there every step of the way to give me little trims and adjustments to make sure it was growing out evenly and looked as normal as humanly possible. I trust her judgment completely, and I love that she is always honest and will do what is best for my hair. I continue to visit Sara for highlights, and she is most definitely a color master! From the craziest of colors to the most natural-looking highlights, I have seen her do it all! I moved to Fresno recently, but still make frequent trips to see Sara (and Julie!) because I can't imagine having anyone else. Totally worth the 4 hour drive for the peace of mind! THANK YOU!!!

    Balayage Red by Sara in Sunlight

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    Ask the Community - Stay Gold Salon

    Do you guys do full hair bleach on dark hair?

    Hi! Yes we do! Please text or e-mail us for specific pricing! Thank you!

    I have very faded purple hair. It was bleached and colored in March. I have to go back to work soon and they require natural hair color. How much would it be for cut and color? My hair is a little past my shoulders.

    Hello! Pricing depends on the process involved to get you to your goal color. Please email us at staygoldsalon@gmail.com or visit our website www.staygoldsalon.com for more information. Thank you! :)

    Hi! Do you guys offer Olaplex when bleaching hair? Or is there any other form of protection I can add to protect my hair from the bleaching process?

    Hello! Yes we do use Olaplex when necessary :)

    How much for a hair cut on medium hair?

    Haircuts start at $55 :-)

    How much to style my hair for my wedding day?

    Hello! Please contact us via our email address, staygoldsalon@gmail.com, for all service pricing inquiries. Thank you! :)

    What form of payments do you accept?

    Cash and/or all major credit cards! :)

    Hi! I've been really wanting to dye my hair a deep purple and I'm trying to go for a Raven (DC/Teen Titans) vibe. Could you maybe help me out and let me know starting prices? Thank you!

    Hello! Please send us a direct yelp message or text the salon at 714) 390-0996 and we can give you a personalized quote. Thank you!

    I have about 4 inches of regrowth and the rest of my hair is blue. How much would it be to make my hair all blonde?

    Hello! We would recommend scheduling an in person consultation so that we can go over the pricing and process involved to achieve your goal. You can text message the salon to make an appointment- (714)390-0996. Thank you! :)

    I tried to touch up my own roots and now my hair is a yellowish blonde -brown-ash brown. How soon will you guys be able to correct my hair after the major screw up I've done?

    Hello! Please text the salon at 714 390-0996 and we will be able to assist you as soon as we are in this morning with looking for an appointment. Thank you!

    Do you do the Keratin Treatment? If so what is ur price range? My hair is thin and a little over my shoulders?

    Hi Diana! We do offer keratin treatments by the brand Keratin Complex. We charge anywhere from $150 to $300 based on your hair length, texture, and density. If you would like an exact price quote, please contact us to set up an in person… 

    How much for haircut? My hair is not that long. Thank you

    Hello! Haircuts start at $55. ❤️

    Hi really long story but i botched a home dye job and the strawberry blonde i wanted is a bit of a deep red, how much time and work would it take to fix this?

    Hi Courtney! Please text the salon directly at (714)390-0996 so that we can set you up with an in person consultation so that we can go over the pricing and process to achieve your goal. Thank you! :)

    Hi! So I've had box dyed black hair for years, I've always wanted some bright beautiful colors but always figured that once you go black you can never go back. Is this true? Is it possible?!!!

    Hi Stephanie! It is possible, but does take a lot of time and patience especially when black box dye is involved. Email us at StayGoldSalon@gmail.com to set up a consultation and we can go over your options! :)

    How much does the keratin treatment cost? For men if it's any different?

    Keratin treatments range from $150 to $300 depending on the length, texture, and density of your hair. The pricing is the same for women and men. Thank you!

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    Review Highlights - Stay Gold Salon

    I saw Sara for a lightening and crazy color and I loved everything about my appointment.

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