Once upon a time there was a little fizzy hair girl that so wished to have the most beautiful hair at the ball. But not matter what she did, or who she saw, her hair would never turn out the way she hoped. But one day she walked into a magical place where an all powerful hair wizard named Ronnie resided. She pleaded with the the wizard to help her hair. Ronnie smiled and listen to everything the little girl had to say and once she was done, Ronnie clapped his hands, picked up his magical brushed and set to work. In a matter of 2 hour the little fizzy hair girl was a foxy curl queen, ready to knock the socks off of everyone at that ball! Surrender Salon AKA transformation location, USA read more

I made an appointment based on yelp reviews (and bonus yelp deal). I called the day before and left a voicemail for a request for an appointment for haircut and color. They got back with me the next day to confirm the availability of the requested time. Booked it with Priscilla. Waited 20 minutes because Priscilla has another client. No problem, tea and coffee available. Priscilla is awesome! She listened to me and took care in coloring my "virgin" hair. Educated me on hair color and how to choose the right color for my skin tone. Love love love her! She took care of me for 3 hours!!! No complaints even when we were past the closing time and she even curled and styled it for me after the color and cut. How I wish i had a party that night to go to coz my hair all fancy read more

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Surrender Salon is my go-to for getting my eyebrows tamed and the occasional facial. I love that it's a 5-minute drive from my house, and with an appointment, you'll be taken in almost as soon as you walk into the door. Belinda is my girl for eyebrow sugaring! I never thought I'd find someone so quickly after moving back home after college, but she just gets it. She understands the best way to keep my eyebrows cleanly-yet-fully-shaped. I always feel confident after having Belinda work on my brows, because when those are in order, I don't see the need to do my makeup on a casual day. I seldom get facials done, however when I do, I come here. The Salon's line of products are all-natural, and the aestheticians really do understand what works best for your skin. Recently, when I came in for a (once-in-a-blue-moon) 90-minute facial, the electricity went out thanks to the lightning "storm" that delivered a whopping 2 inches of rain in the LA Basin (el lay problems...). At that point, I was 20 minutes into my facial and 2 minutes into a mask/peel. Hope was so kind to finish what she could in the dark, and was gracious enough to reschedule the entire session. I came back the next morning and left with glowing skin. read more

I'll start out by saying I'm not a local! I live in Texas and here for a couple weeks visiting family. I use Yelp often when I travel and always love the places I find! This salon was no different. I called and made an appointment for the next day no problem. Based on the reviews it seemed like it was going to be just what I had in mind and it was all that and more! There was a bit of confusion once I arrived with my appointment time and the services I was booked for vs what I actually wanted but it was not a problem. I had sugaring done with Belinda. I never had sugaring done and was told it was painful but worth the results. I had underarms and eyebrows done. Hands down the least pain hair removal when compared to threading and all types of wax. My eyebrows look amazing and I love the results from my underarm. Belinda made me feel like a regular, our conversation was constant and I wish I had more things to sugar so I can go back and see her! Love Love Love Belinda! I'll be back next time I'm in California. I also had a manicure and a toe polish change. Like I said I'm from Texas y'all lol and I've been to my share of salons but this one is up there! I frequent a spa in Austin that uses SpaRitual Polish and was so excited to see that they use the same line of products. Karen did my manicure and polish change and was great! She too made me feel like a regular. We chatted and I quickly found out that she lived in the city where I currently live for 17yrs! How crazy is that! I had acrylic residue on my nails but she did a great job of getting it off and buffing out my nail. No surprises at checkout which I love! They have cute and super affordable accessories which I loved! I'll be back for sure, Belinda and Karen you rock! read more

One of my favorite local hair salons, been coming here for many years. Amber was able to get me a platinum blonde (she's great!) and I came back a year later to go blue black and blue tips ombré, it came out wonderful. I've gotten so many compliments from strangers and friends and family, thank you Tiffany! You're awesome, great personality, attentive & Patient. read more

Years prior, I was on a constant hunt for the perfect hair stylist. I was gambling with my hair and went from salon to salon. Each time I would be disappointed with the way my hair was cut. The search is finally over since I found Surrender and Jamie Gatlin! Jamie is amazing and extremely talented! She knows exactly how to cut, style, and color my hair to compliment my hair texture, face, and style. I am never disappointed and no one is allowed to touch my hair except for her! Thank you Jamie!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!! I also tried sugaring with Ellie. She is amazing as well, and I will continue to go to her for my sugaring needs. Sugaring is so much better than waxing!!! Everyone should give it a try! Surrender is an amazing salon. Everyone is so friendly and I love every minute that I'm there! :) read more

I had been searching for a new stylist to handle my curls and I found Surrender Salon on Yelp. A little background about mah hurrrrr --Very dry without product, hair in disarray in the mornings and it's almost fro-like and out of control, especially when it gets too long. For years I would mostly wear it in a pony tail with the exceptions of special events like parties, church, interviews or a night on the town. As far as salons are concerned, I previously would go to Paul Mitchell School in Costa Mesa because it was more affordable. Although I liked the results 95% of the time, I didn't have any particular stylist do my hair on each visit (bc the stylists are students). Therefore, each hair cut I received was never the same. Plus I wanted to find someone more local that understood my hair better and so finally I read great reviews about Marla, a Hair Stylist at Surrender Salon. Let me just say that I am BEYOND IMPRESSED with her technique and skills. She truly understands how to treat my hair and I love that she explained everything to me before and during my appointment. I instantly felt very comfortable with her handling my hurrrr. After my hair appt with Marla, I really saw and felt a huge difference. My hair had volume, moisture and softness. My curls actually looked so natural and bouncy! And I absolutely LOVE the fact that she taught me how to wash and condition it and recommended the right products for my hair. I used to not wear my curly hair down because it was a pain to style it and it always got too long so my hair would get weighed down on top (not a good look!!) but I am going to apply everything she taught me and use the products . I will definitely make my next appointment with Marla! I'm super excited to wear my hair down and see how it holds up...Gone are the days of wearing my hair in a pony tail...Wahoo!!!! To any girl (or dude) with curly hair that is looking for a hair stylist....MARLA IS TRULY AMAZING!!! Super friendly, knowledgeable and works with what you want :) She's my new hairstylist in the LBC and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her!! read more

I loved loved loved getting my hair done by Tiffany! She's amazing and really helped me get to the hair color I wanted! Too bad I'm only here for work and won't be a regular . She really listens & worked with me through the whole process. She spent almost 8 hours on my hair!It was great talking to her as well; she's a great listener, that's always a plus. read more

Tiffany created a romantic evening hair and make-up look that was so much better than I had hoped for and got me on my way to my event a half hour earlier than I planned for, which was an added bonus. They sell the lip color pencil used for my look, which was great for me to have for touch ups. All of the staff is really nice, the place is beautifully decorated and my appointment started right on time. Really great place and I would highly recommend it! read more

Surrender Salon - Evening hair and make-up look created by Tiffany at Surrender Salon in Long Beach, CA. Thank you so much! - Skin Care Near Me - Long Beach, California

I went last Tuesday to Surrender after reading so many positive reviews of this salon and felt I must add how much I enjoyed my experience as well. Amber, who was my stylist, gave me her undivided attention from the moment we met. We discussed what I wanted - I even brought in a picture. After seeming to "play" with my hair, she noticed a cowlick and a section of my hair that grows heavier than the rest, so she suggested a slight modification of what I wanted and she went to work. She also gave me a great scalp massage while at the shampoo station, which, in my experience with other stylists, is a rare treat. Amber, who is also the salon's owner, also exemplified her salon's philosophy that beauty is achieved from the inside out. We discussed healthy eating, exercise, family and a variety of other topics. I didn't walk out with just a great hair cut; I also walked away with information on how to treat myself better. The interior is clean and calming. Nothing was out of place or dirty. The other stylists and office assistant were also friendly and helpful (I really appreciated that the receptionist called the day before to remind me of my appointment - thanks, nice touch). One final comment: another person suggested that the salon was in "the ghetto." I showed up 20 minutes early and walked the block area around the salon. Well, no, it's not exactly the ghetto; it's actually on the edge of Bixby Knolls. Behind the building are charming older homes and duplexes. Next door on one side is a building filled with medical offices. The other side had one empty store - which, sadly, is indicative of the times. Even Huntington Beach and Newport Beach have empty stores fronts now and I don't think anyone would call those cities "ghetto." So, if you want to support a business that is reflective of values that makes the City of Long Beach a great, fun place to live and work - that being unique, creative and distinctive, this is a wonderful shop. However, if you are looking for a completely pristine, perfect and bland experience, this may not the place you will want to go to...Irvine is less than thirty minutes away - take the 405 South. At any rate, I'm going back and happily! read more

A friend once mentioned that she was having a bad day and was wondering if a haircut would make her feel better. My answer to her question was, "A haircut always always makes me feel better but I also know that seeing Jamie would make my day even better." I put 100% of my trust into Jamie's hair cutting and coloring skills. I like the fact that I can give her a general idea of what I want and it comes out looking better than I imagined. I get many compliments on my hair these days. I have Jamie to thank for that. :) read more

Been meaning to leave this review forever. Quick and dirty: moved here and the main trauma was leaving my stylist behind. Found Surrender on Yelp, took the advice and went to Josie. Best. Stylist. Ever. I can't remember the last time I was in love with my haircut. Awesome woman. Awesome stylist. Go! Now! read more

WOW! A thai massage with Robyn and I was back in the water surfing the next day! Jamie took care of my hair and put me to sleep with the head massage during the shampoo. The vibe in the place is very friendly and green. Thanks to Robyn's massage and Jamie's haircut I'm able to look good while I'm surfing! Thank you ladies!! read more

I feel the need to review this place, even though I had my hair cut here in May 2011. THAT'S HOW AWESOME THIS PLACE IS. I went in with hair I had cut myself (bad idea), and no idea what I really wanted to do with my hair at that point. Eva was sooooooooooo helpful with asking what I wanted to do with my hair, and fixing what I had totally messed up. She took her time with cutting my bangs too, which I liked a lot. It freaks me out when someone just chops my bangs off. I feel like what she did to my hair was a miracle. I literally have not cut my hair since then, and i am still in love with it. Go here! It's worth it! read more

Stylist - Marla I have been going to Surrender Salon for about a year now. Marla is the BEST stylist I have ever had for a variety of reasons: 1. She really listens to what you want (ex: I just want a trim and not notice a difference, she "trims' my hair of the dead ends vs. chopping off 4 inches like past stylist I've encountered) 2. She is an expert and gives the best advice when it comes to your hair (ex: knowing I wanted to grow my hair out, she suggested using masks every week and coming in for regular trims and a major change - laying off using heat) 3. She has a wonderful knowledge of the products in the salon (ex: even though I don't have curly hair, she has turned me onto the line that she brought into the salon, Deva Curl, because of the benefits of using the product to keep hair healthy and moisturized. She also turned me onto using Neuma hair mask 1x a week) As much as I hate to admit, whenever I got my hair 'trimmed" by past stylists I would be unhappy with the results. They would either trim too much, too little or completely butcher my hair in general. Marla has always given me the best hair cut every time I come into the salon! I would recommend her to anyone! OTHER PROS: -The salon gives you a reminder of your appointment via text: very helpful -beautiful space, great make up bar as well! -friendly staff -easy parking -over all a great place to get pampered! read more

I never go to get haircuts but I was recommended this place and it was a pleasant experience Jamie's the greatest ! read more

Randomly found this gem while looking for salons close to me. The salon it's self is so awesome and the vibe there is just so relaxing and cool. But the best part is the beyond amazing staff. Not only are they the nicest people but also so accommodating. I ended bringing my 1 year old and like any other 1 year old their attention span isn't a lot and they were so kind to let my little one look around and walk anywhere. Also my amazing stylist did beyond amazing with a bouncy 1 year old in my lap. Thank you Priscilla for being so awesome! Can't wait to come back! read more

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This review is long over due. High five to Surrender Salon for always delivering superb service. Jamie is my go to gal for my hair. I've found my cutting queen and wouldn't change her for the world. My current cut has gotten me so many compliments, I fear my head might explode from being so high in the sky. All thanks to Jamie! Jamie is great at explaining what she wants to do with your hair before she does it. She pays attention to your style trends as you cut with her more and more and she takes your personality into consideration when giving you a chop. Her scalp massages are like heaven. Oh and her anecdotes are a hoot! The service from the rest of the staff is also great. I'm always greeted at the door and offered something to drink. read more

To put it simply, Eva rocks! She's been cutting and styling my hair for the past 6 years, I follow her everywhere and refuse to see anyone else! I lived in Seattle for a year and refused to let anyone touch my hair. I waited months until I had to come back to Long Beach for Eva to work her magic. My hair tends to have a mind of its own and she can always tame it into the perfect shape. Even as it grows out, and I may delay my next appointment a couple weeks, it still looks good. Really, Eva's absolutely fabulous! read more

Eva rocks! My hair is super cute and the color is out of this world. Eva understands when I say "don't be afraid to go short" and she gets it when I say "cute and tapered" she really understands! I was referred to her and I would refer anyone who hates their current person to give Eva a try. She is fun to talk to and knows her stuff! 2 paws up!!!! I also had sugaring done by Elle. That was the first but not the last time. It has been 4 days and I don't have a hair of growth. Way better than waxing! I am hooked on this place! Awesome atmosphere and awesome service! They will have my repeat business....or where ever Eva or Elle go ;-) read more

Changing hairdressers makes me nervous since I have some bad experiences. I had a hairdresser who at the time became ill and I really needed a haircut and color. I was livivng a block away from Surrender when I decided I couldn't wait any longer. I was booked with Jamie (Gatlin) Campbell for this first visit. I gave her my expectations of what I would like my hair to look like. She was very attentive, asked questions, and overall friendly. She made my visit extremley comfortable. She is a great conversationalist. Finally, when my hair was finished it looked EXACTLY like I wanted it. I have since been a client, which has not been over two years, and Jamie continues to be my hairstyist of choice. Jamie is so good at what she specializes in that I often take a seat and just let her do whatever she thinks will look good on me. She has cut it short, long, with bangs, without bangs, worked with a palatte of hair color. She especially made my graduation special when she added the purple color into my hair without it looking over the top. I always wanted to dye my hair color purple but didn't have the guts. But with Jamie, she can work wonders and helps my wild side come out. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Jamie is a major Duranie like me. She is also married to a wonderful guy, Peter, who is an awesome tattoo artist. I have referred my Aussie friends during a recent visit. Unfortunately, Jamie was unavailable that day but Ana was available. Ana used her skills to transform my girlfriends tomboyish 12 year old daughter to a beautiful hip young girl with some coolness. Needless to say they were extremely happy. Their front desk person, Ana, is always helpful and attentive. She handles all the lobby traffic with calmness. Robin (esthetician) is wonderful. I never had my brows waxed before I met Robin. Now I visit her every other week for my brow wax. I also am a believer in the DNA Facial. I use to have issues with redness and dryness but after a couple of visits, it has controlled my issues. I also indulge in a massage from time to time which is wonderful. Robin is so patient and calm even though I have to be her most tense client that she has. I recently visited Ellie for a manicure and pedicure and she was so nice and made me feel relaxed. Overall, the staff is wonderful and I love to visit even when I don't have an appointment just to say hi to my peeps. I am now commuting from Orange County but I won't give up my salon for anything. read more

Veryyy bad. The style that she gave me with tongs did not even stay for few hours for which i paid 60$ ! There are other salons where I have got my hair done and it stayed for more than 2 days till I wash it. Ihad 100$ gift card which they forced me to use at their salon as according to the receptionist it could not be used at other place after using at the salon once . So I sent my mother the next day for a haircut . She asked them to give whatever services are available in the remaining amount that is 40$ . They disagreed saying 60 is minimum . These guys are the biggest cheats that I have come acrosss ! read more

Never felt more inspired after getting some much needed grooming. I walked in without an appointment around 5 and was instantly greeted by the receptionist and was informed that the next available stylist would be about 45 minutes, which was totally fine with me. but to my total surprise within 15 minutes Ronnie was able to help me get things started. However shortly thereafter his 5 o'clock appointment showed up so he graciously offered me a free conditioning! So while my locks were being conditioned, Belinda did her magic and sculpted my eyebrows using her sugaring wax. The results are spectacular and i'm really impressed that there was no pain involved in the process. By the time Belinda was done, Ronnie was ready for me and styled my hair exactly how I wanted. Granted it's a simple hairstyle, but you'd be surprised how many times I've been disappointed. In any case, Ronnie was great to talk to, very down to earth and a true academic at heart. I must say that I'll be coming back soon :) Thanks guys! read more

I went about a month ago, finally getting around to sharing the wonderful experience I had here! I definetly will go back!! very clean, calming and refreshing!!! :) read more

Ronnie is very experienced and excellent! I got a long bob hair cut and he cut it perfectly for my very fine Asian hair. Gave me plenty of hair maintenance tips without being too salesy Thanks Ronnie for squeezing me in on a busy Saturday! Definitely coming back for more Ronnie. Nothing to do with hair but I love the clean and modern interior design of this place too. read more

So I had the pleasure of having Priscilla create a new look for me. WoW!! It took a little getting use to...How did I get so lucky to find such a talented and knowledgeable artist...Thank you! read more

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Moved from France and after a year of disappointments, I found the best Hair Salon in LA county: Hair cut, Color, ambiance, I am always super happy about the results. Thank You Chelsea! read more

I read about Surrender on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I had being going to another salon in LB with so-so results and I wanted something new. I also wanted to try something in my new neighborhood. :) I called Surrender and they were able to get me in on Saturday! I have naturally curly hair and so I'm very hesitant to let new people cut it, it freaks me out. However, Eva made me comfortable from the moment I sat in her chair, she got it. She new how I wanted my hair highlighted before i told her. Now that's what I'm talking about. :) She even blew it out, even though it was the end of a long, hard day for her and I am so grateful! I haven't seen my hair curly yet, but I have had sooo many compliments on my hair already, I'm pretty sure I'll love it. I liked the salon so much that I'm planning to go back there to get my pedicures now too. I almost don't want to write the review, so I don't have to share with anyone else, but they deserve the good press! read more

I've have been making the drive to Irvine to get my hair done (I tried different salons in LB but none if them blew me away enough to leave my Irvine salon). One Sunday morning I drove all the way to Irvine and arrived 15 minutes late to my appointment. I was told that my hairstylist wouldn't be able to see me because I was late. It was then that I was determined to find a new salon in my 'hood. So went to Yelp to find a salon that was open on Sundays. Came across Surrender Salon.. Open on Sundays and good reviews. Called and the receptionist was really friendly. She even gave me directions on how to get there (Im still not completely familiar with LB ). I was scheduled with Denise. Denise is so sweet and totally understood what I was looking for. I have long hair and she took a lot of weight off but still able to keep the length. The products they use are natural and smell so fresh. Denise even took the time to show me how to create volume without teasing.I walked out a happy girl. For my second appointment, I was set with Marla (Denise was unavailable). Marla was just a sweet and nice as Denise. I wanted to try the new ombre trend but i was very nervous about coloring my very dark hair (I've had bad experience with my hair turning orange ) but Marla sounded very confident which made me feel at ease. I trusted her right away. The outcome was just as I pictured. It looks lovely! My hair has dimension now! Its a nice soft brown...not orange at all and it blends so naturally. Thank you Marla! This place is not the cheapest but it will not leave you broke either. Comparable if not cheaper to higher end salons. In my opinion the pricing is extremely fair. $60 for hair cut and $100 for color, of course prices vary by hair length and hair type (this is not unsual for salons). Again my hair is the darkest of brown and long, almost to my waist. Worth every penny. From what I saw, everyone walked out with a smile so Im sure all the stylists there are top notch. They also make sure you are comfortable thru your visit ( ie: offering you refreshments, coffee, and magazines). So happy I finally found 'my salon'! Best part is that they have a private parking lot! read more

This is definitely a place I am going to go to again! I asked for April because of the other yelp reviews and I was definitely not dissapointed! My hair is typically labeled extremely thick and long and super dry. Every hair stylist I've been to has cut it wrong and complained about how much hair I had for them to style and cut... But not April! She loved it and gave me super helpful tips on how to keep my hair moisturized! And she is super cool and funny to talk to. I will definitely come back to see her! read more

Surrender Salon - My hair before and after! - Skin Care Near Me - Long Beach, California

Just had a facial with Dylan. She was truly Dylightful! She was very professional, knowledgeable and very sweet. She took her time in explaining what she was doing and everything felt fabulous. I feel like a million bucks! Go see her when you have the chance. You won't be disappointed. read more

Another 5 star from me. I found this place on Yelp and since I needed to find a new place to get my hair done after moving to Long Beach I decided to give it a try. My first impression: OMG the music they play from Pandora is nearly identical to my own Pandora station...awesome lounge/ambient beats. The location is mildly ghetto...it's close to the freeway so it's not too bad, but the streets definitely look shabby. I got a haircut and color appointment with Ana and wow, I can honestly say no one made my hair look this good before. So much better than overpriced and trendy Tony N Guy at the mall. Also a lot cheaper. Color looks great and the cut she gave me makes the styling of my curly hair a non issue. Bonus points: she isn't one of these hairdressers that chatter non stop until you get a headache =). Definitely coming back when it's time for a trim/roots touch up. read more

I've been searching for another Infrared Sauna location near Long Beach, as the one I was going to closed without any notice. This place is a hidden gem. I must have passed it a thousand times while driving down Wardlow, and I don't don't know why I had not stopped until now. The salon is beautiful inside. Very "zen like" and positive messaging posted throughout. It's great. Now for the infrared sauna... the pricing is great, the sauna is huge, and the staff is very attentive before going in with providing cold water, essential oil cold towels, and other towels for use. I'm soooo happy I found this place! I will be trying other services as well. read more

Very satisfied. I got a deva cut after a botched hair cut and she fixed me up real good. I will definitely be returning here for all future cuts and trims. read more

I brought my friend here for a little pampering before going out for her 30th birthday and we had a wonderful time! Amber Shea did her blow out and curls and Priscilla did my hair and our makeup. The salon was clean, cute, comfortable and we left feeling fabulous! Our hair and makeup was perfect to our preferences and the salon artist and stylists were so personable. Best yet... they allowed us to bring in some champagne for a little extra celebrating. I would highly recommend their services and come back here again. read more

Surrender Salon - Transformed by Priscilla! - Skin Care Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Don't know what creative genius decided it would be good to pressure clients to come in by creating appointments for clients without their permission and then sending constant reminders to come to the appointment (that I didn't make!). I haven't been to this salon for YEARS and I don't plan on returning. But when I try to contact them nobody answers the phone and website messaging options fails! read more

I have been driving to Corona to get my hair done for 2 years and finally decided I needed a new hair stylist closer to home. Did my research on Yelp and was a bit hesitant at first... I am so happy to that I decided to take the chance to try some where new. Just had my hair done today and I totally LOVE it! Hair stylist Chelsy did an awesome! Location is a bit hidden but once you find it, it is amazing hidden location! It's very nice and chic inside and they have so much other services going on besides hair. From waxing, massages, and etc. I highly recommend this location to any one looking for a new change. I cannot way to go back! read more

This was my first experience with a spa so I have nothing to compare it to. Everyone was very nice, the environment was clean and their ethics seem to be in line with my own. I had a massage, facial and sauna treatment in the infrared sauna. I normally hate saunas (and hot tubs) but I really enjoyed the session. It gets hot but not the kind of imposing hot that makes one dizzy or sick. It felt good. Really good. So good I want to use it once a week! The prices seem reasonable, but as I say I don't have anything to compare it to. I would definitely go back and recommend this place to friends. read more

After a not so great experience elsewhere, I found Surrender Salon. I had an amazing experience here with stylist April. I loved the atmosphere, the people, great conversation.... it was just a positive experience overall. And last but not least, I absolutely love my hair now! Definitely going back :) read more

I can't get enough, such an awesome experience every time! Sugaring, an awesome alternative to waxing. No irritation, less pain, even better results! Star does one hell of a facial. She is so informative, supportive, and caring! Really takes her time. Don't waste your time and money anywhere else, surrender is the place to go! read more