I see Ryan every couple of months to get my hair re-toned +/- balayage and cut and really love his…read morework. Sometimes I bring a picture for inspiration, and other times I just say "whatever you recommend" and he just does stuff. He tends to pick very flattering, naturalish looks (vs. some other places I've been that are more trend-oriented), but at this point as a natural dark brunette, I've come out with a variety of different brown balayage options, a pretty reddish brown, and an almost black color, and all have looked very healthy and pretty. I like that he's able to give me some variety without damaging it and without suggesting anything that would look bad on me. I have a little gray spot and he does a great job blending it with the highlights so that I don't have to do permanent color. Vibe is very casual and the prices are inexpensive for the area. He is a very honest businessman and will tell you up front if he doesn't think a look is going to be feasible. One time I wanted to go lighter and he lifted the color for a bit, tested it and showed me, went a little longer with no change and let me know that was my limit so that I wouldn't get breakage. He's very professional in conversation topics, keeping it friendly but without anything stressful. I feel safe and comfortable coming here. Overall, I definitely recommend this place and Ryan in particular.

Ryan is absolutely amazing !!!!! My hair was damaged box dyed horribly treated and I haven't gotten…read morea cut for 2 years ! Ryan was able to restore it, add shine, and give me this amazing color ! 10/10 love this definitely recommend his amazing work!

I got full highlights, Allen knows what he's doing. He gave me exactly what I asked for and…read moreexplained every step of the way in detail about his technique and his style choices. Drove from San Diego to get my hair done by him, would make that drive again!!

I've gone to Allen five times now solely for haircuts, and there's a reason I keep coming back…read more It's surprisingly hard to find a stylist who truly excels at cutting hair, especially when most social media and Yelp pages focus almost entirely on color services. Allen is incredibly detail-oriented, and I leave happy with my haircut every single time. I originally planned to grow out my bob after dyeing my hair dark brown from blonde, but I hated the awkward in-between length, so I went back to Allen to refresh it instead. I'm so glad I did. His pricing is very reasonable, and his cutting technique really shows his expertise. Highly recommend booking with him. Thank you, Allen! I'll see you again in a few months, because I've officially decided to keep my hair short for a bit longer :)

This review is long overdue, but I just had to share what an amazing experience I had at HYD K Hair…read moreSalon! It's been about a month since my appointment, and I'm still so happy with the results. I called the salon hoping they might have a same-day opening, and to my surprise, they were able to get me in within 30 minutes! From the moment I walked in, everyone was welcoming and professional. Charlie was absolutely incredible. He took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted, offered helpful advice, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the appointment. His attention to detail and talent really show, and my hair turned out even better than I imagined. I've received so many compliments since then! It's not often you find someone who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely kind and passionate about their work. If you're looking for a stylist who truly cares about making you look and feel your best, I can't recommend Charlie and HYD K Hair Salon enough. Thank you for such a wonderful experience--I can't wait to come back!

I got a haircut + highlights from Tammy and her team, and they did an amazing job! I wanted a…read moresubtle, dimensional highlight and layers, and they absolutely delivered. The salon itself was clean and had a welcoming vibe. The entire team was friendly, professional, and made the experience memorable and relaxing. I super love the results and highly recommend their salon!

Glad I came here. Been looking for a stylist that does more than mow and blow clipper only. Scissor…read moregame is where it's at but it usually costs like 70 or more. Yo boy ain't got that money. I made an appointment went there. Was seen 10 minutes late but all good. Nice hair wash. Chloe was amazing. Showed her my style, worked with me, was patient, used scissors and told me about a quick down perm to keep my hair from floofing out so it can grow out. Not salesman at all. I had no idea how much the cut was going to be. Shocked. 40 bucks. That's it. I went to another highly rated salon in Irvine and it cost 60 bucks and he ruined my hair. Going to for sure come back for Chloe. They also play non stop k pop and are all Korean but speak English.

I've been here before and had really good success. I'm really disappointed to have come again and…read morewalk out with my confidence destroyed. I showed my stylist the cut I wanted and expressed the length I wanted as well. She suggested to make it longer and I agreed, surely she had the best intentions in mind. I wanted layers and walked out with a long bob. My stylist was too scissor happy. She hacked it all off in 15 minutes. The shaping is atrocious and its way shorter than I had originally expressed. She had cut 6 inches of my hair off and looked regretful at the end. Even her coworker was expressing in Korean how short it was. My hair is a mess and it's too short now to be saved. Yet, I still had to pay a whooping $90 for it. The owner of the business also seems to be gaslighting and bullying anyone who gives them a negative review on here. I will not be recommending anyone nor will I be returning.

Jade is amazing and talented. I can always trust her with my balayage. She's kind and I enjoy my…read moretime with her. I am a loyal client and won't go anywhere else!

Linh has been doing my eyebrows for over a decade, and she is truly the best! She always shapes my…read morebrows perfectly and consistently does an amazing job. I've recommended her to so many friends over the years, and every single one has been so happy with their brows. She's incredibly talented, professional, and always pays attention to the details. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my eyebrows!

Got a haircut with Kevin Yoo. I've known him for a while and decided to give his services a shot…read moreafter seeing some of his great work promoting "Aldo Alan" on his Instagram feed. He was attentive, personable, and charged a fair price. Of course, the quality of the cut was a 10/10! He's definitely earned my business and I will recommend him to everyone I know.

I rarely write Yelp reviews, but I had to share this amazing find…read more I'm incredibly loyal when it comes to my hair, so when I find someone I trust, I stick with them. I know my family and I will be going to Aldo for years to come. Before finding Aldo, I was going to a well-known, high-end salon on PCH in Newport Beach. Somewhere along the way, they stopped listening to what I wanted. My hair always looked great when I walked out of the salon, but the moment I washed it myself, I realized the cut just wasn't right. Either it wasn't a good cut, or it simply didn't suit my face. I'm a busy person--I don't have time to spend every morning styling my hair just to make a haircut work. I spent weeks researching salons on Yelp and probably overthought the whole process before finally making an appointment with Aldo. From the moment I walked in, I knew I had found the right person. He's genuine, straightforward, and refreshingly honest--no fluff, no sales pitch, just someone who truly cares about doing great work. The salon has such a fun, welcoming energy, and it's obvious everyone genuinely enjoys working together. Aldo took the time to really listen. We talked at length about what I had liked--and more importantly, what I hadn't liked--about previous cuts. He looked through my inspiration photos, explained what would realistically work with my hair, and was honest about what would and wouldn't flatter my face shape. I appreciated that he didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear. I loved my haircut the day I left the salon, but the real test came after I washed and styled it myself. It still looked fantastic. That's when I knew I'd found my hairstylist. I've since gone back for both cuts and color, and every visit has been just as great. My 14-year-old daughter is also incredibly particular about her hair. She's been to Aldo twice now and has made it very clear that he's the only person she'll let touch her hair. That's about the highest compliment a teenager can give! We're so grateful we found Aldo and the magic he works with our hair. If you're spending hours researching salons like I did, save yourself the time--just book the appointment. I don't think you'll regret it.

Got my hair permed and turned out great! I showed YuJin a few inspo pictures and she understood the…read moreassignment immediately. She did a quick trim to refresh my layers and bangs then the Korean perm. It looks so good with the loose big curls, curtain bangs in place, and in like 3 hours! I told her I had to leave by 1pm and she had me out the door before 12:30. They also offered me coffee and tea, took my bag and jacket for me, and provided an overall quality experience. I always come back here!

I can't recommend this salon enough! I got a digital perm and it turned out better than I imagined…read more I get compliments on my hair every single day, and people are constantly asking me where I had it done. The team is talented, professional, and very nice. I couldn't be happier with the results and I'll definitely be back.

My third visit back to Jessie. She is the only person I'll let cut my hair now. Jessie just does a…read morephenomenal job! She is very skilled with her technique. I appreciate that she checks in with me to see if I'm happy with the progress at each stage of the cut. I will make the drive from SD just to see her. I'm not sure how my haircuts just get better with each visit (literally not exaggerating look at the photos). Booking an appointment is a breeze since she's so responsive. I want to gate keep her so bad but her skills and attention to detail needs to be shared. I always have a calm and peaceful experience at her studio. She has such a sweet and easygoing personality. I'll be back, Hyejin!!

Y'all, let me put you ON this place. Jessie/Jin is the best. The first time I came in was last year…read morefor a hair cut. I had just moved to the area again and wanted to find a hairstylist during my time here. I read a review that said she'll let you know her honest opinion and I'm so glad because for me personally, I would hate it if I came in wanting something and the hairstylist thinks it's ugly (but is quiet about it) and I walk out feeling regretful that I wanted to try xyz lol. My first haircut came out nicely after we chatted about what I wanted and what she thinks would look best, and she recommended me a brown I should try in the future. Today is that future time. It's my second time here! I came in knowing vaguely what I wanted (Some sort of lighter brown with bangs since I had black hair with no bangs lol). We chatted and then I simply trusted the process. She ended up giving me curtain bangs that can also be a little wispy also, and cut my hair to a length that looked soooo good. There was so much attention to detail when she was cutting too. It was great. For the color, she said that a lighter color might not actually look the best on me and a subtle brown might be better! I was pretty down for whatever she thought looked good so I trusted the process again. Let me tell you... this subtle brown looked so good with the cut. Also, my hair? Soft as HECK. It was kinda gritty before so I was shook when I touched my hair after the appt. She chatted with me lots and also gave me space too. It was a great balance and also she answered my questions!! I always have so many questions and she answered them all for me!! Including... how to style my hair because I suck at those things. I'll take any advice and tips I can get. Price is reasonable for OC too! TLDR; I walked in with messy hair that made me look dead inside and walked out with softer dyed hair AND styling knowledge. If that isn't a win, I don't know what is.