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    The Hair Lab

    4.7 (246 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    Diana L.

    I absolutely love Kim and everyone at this hair salon. Such a vibe and their color and cut is amazing! Such detailed work. Kim recently gave me a mommy make over with my hair color and I'm forever. I have my daughters going here as well because she makes it so fun for them and gives them the greatest cuts. Love them all so much!

    Jasmine P.

    This review is long overdue, but Kim is absolutely fantastic! I received a balayage, and I'm so glad she was able to transform my virgin hair into something natural, yet outstandingly gorgeous. If you're new to dying your hair and want someone who'll explain the process, give guidance on what's best for you and your hair based on a case to case basis, and a welcoming environment, book Kim! As a first-timer, I was extremely anxious and having second thoughts before the appointment. When I walked into the salon, all of my nerves faded when I was greeted and seated in the waiting area. On a side note, the salon is absolutely gorgeous -- there are a wide variety of plants everywhere and it was honestly refreshing to see so much greenery! When it was time for my appointment, I showed my desired picture, and Kim examined my hair and made sure to inform me about any potential issues if the bleach did not lift my hair to the color desired. As someone who's new to getting their hair dyed, I really appreciated the time she took to let me know about any issues that could arise, as well as general insight about the process. Throughout the appointment, we had casual conversations and she made sure I was very comfortable and explained what she was doing as she worked on my hair. When she blow dried my hair and styled it, I realized my addiction to dying my hair had started. Overall, I highly recommend booking Kim and trusting her with your hair -- she is so sweet and informative. I'll definitely be seeing her again in the new year, thank you for the gorgeous hair!

    Esther Y.

    Kim is the absolute best! She did an amazing job with turning my graying, virgin hair into a golden balayage. She knew exactly what I needed to create a beautiful lift to my dreary hair that will carry me into my wedding in a few months. Kim is so down to earth and puts you at ease with her expertise. She gives great advice on what will look best and work with your lifestyle needs. You will be in good hands with her and feeling amazing when you walk out of the salon :)

    02.20.21 Before the transformation - older balayage done elsewhere over 2 years ago
    Kathy S.

    This review is super late! Came back to Kim for a drastic color change almost 2 years later! She worked her magic and gave me the color (teal/blue) I wanted with the beautiful root melt that makes it so easy to maintain. All I can say is you get what you pay for! You are paying for an artist's talent which takes time! I'm extremely happy with how my hair turned out and I know that I'll definitely be back again when I need a new look. :) Thanks again Kim!

    Erica W.

    I've been going to Kim for over 6 years now and she's the only person I trust with my hair. She works with you on how you want your hair, but also gives her honest recommendations on how to achieve it. We've done a shade range of blondes, silver blue and went back to black. I recently went from black to a balayage blonde and Kim was able to lift the light pieces even more (photos attached). Her shop is a total vibe and highly encourage to contact her if you're thinking of going lighter or wanting to try a different color.

    Blondie
    Carolina P.

    I'm a 3 year satisfied customer, I get my blonde on here and get rid of the pesky gray. Kim does a great job, she gives you so much attention and her work is immaculate, she literally stays with you and watches your hair develop until she reaches the results she wants and what you need. She's constantly checking on you to see how you're "cooking " per se. She is awesome and I will not go anywhere else, she also rescued me from a bad hair color job, she did a color correction and I will be forever grateful I found her. She's the best!

    The lightest I have ever gone, one sitting.
    Priya K.

    I don't even know where to begin... My hair journey has been long, and I've met some questionable colorists over my years. However, it wasn't until 2020 that I took another chance, always the hair optimist, and I have never looked back. It was a sigh of tremendous relief when I met Kim, and then it was tears of joy when she provided me with the final product. What I adore: you can show her whatever random photo you find, she'll tell you if it'll work or not. She'll dissect your skin tone to give you a color palette to choose from. She doesn't push products. She doesn't push appointments. I hadn't seen her in over 11 months, I had a hair cut in that time frame but no dye, and I plopped back into her seat and she didn't harp on me for letting my hair be neglected etc. She's a realist, and pragmatic and I love it. What I hate - nothing. I have taken my mom and my little cousin here. I will not allow anyone to color my hair, period.

    I visited her today to help rectify my quarantine hair. Balayage, root touch up, and haircut by Kim!
    Karen C.

    I've been with Kim for over 5 years and I'm so happy she has opened her salon! The salon is very clean and is located in a nice plaza with ample parking. I drive from West LA to get my hair done by her, so you know there's true some love and loyalty there... 'cause I definitely do not drive 1+ hours in 405 freeway traffic for anyone. Kim is one of the most patient and sincere hair stylists I've ever met. During the appointment, she is very honest with the results she can achieve and regularly checks in to make sure the work is up to par. Kim does her due diligence in obtaining your hair history and is so, so skilled at coloring hair. She is extremely meticulous when placing foils... she literally micro weaves each section so the blending is seamless. When she's working on you, Kim gives you undivided attention (which, in my experience, is rare). I've been to salons in that area where the stylist is working on 2-3 other clients at the same time and I am blow drying my own hair. I have never, ever had to blow dry my own hair with Kim. Her rates are extremely reasonable for the amount of work she puts into each client. I've referred a few friends of mine to her because they really liked her work. My appointments with her usually last 3-4 hours because of the coloring services, but they always seem way shorter because Kim is so delightful to be around! I always leave Kim's hands feeling so confident and beautiful! Thank you, Kim!!

    My T.

    Kim your AMAZING!!!I. I love how my hair turned out. I get so many compliments on the color of my hair.. Thank you Kim!!!!!

    Love my color
    Christine T.

    I been going to Kim for my hair for the last few years and she been very consistent on making me look fabulous. I love how she is very caring and really listen to understand your request. Love my hair every time I come to see her.

    My before and after! Such a great transformation.
    Cynthia T.

    A bit of a delayed review, but the feelings still ring true! I stumbled upon this salon through Yelp and I am so glad I discovered this gem! I sent them a text asking for a quote along with some photos of how I wanted my hair. I then scheduled an appointment as soon as I could! There was only 1-2 other clients in the salon during the duration of my appointment and we were VERY spaced out (almost completely opposite sides of the room), so thank you for caring about your and your clients' health and safety! Many other salons I've heard about don't really follow COVID-19 protocols, as they want to book as many people as they can. Kim was really nice and professional; when I got there I couldn't decide between the two different colors/photos I had in mind, but she gave me some input and I went along with something that required less maintenance and I couldn't be happier with my end result! I definitely think I found my new go-to hair place and will recommend this place to everyone I know. The quality of their work is AMAZING as you can tell from all of their photos and reviews. Also, I absolutely loved the design of the salon -- it was super simple, yet chic.

    FYI - I was then sent this by her rather than replying here.

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    I got my hair cut Saturday by Anh and she did a great job. As long as Anh is at the Hair Lab that is where I will get my haircut

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    Very pleased with my new look. The best, I've had in a long time. Thank you Kim. Looking forward for my next appointment.

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    Whenever I am in Orange County, I cut my hair here. They always do an extremely good job and they are so friendly.

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    Ask the Community - The Hair Lab

    Hi, how much would it be for a partial balayage and full balayage?

    Hi, please text us at 9494456546 so we can give you a more precise quote . Thanks

    Do you accept walk-ins for consultation?

    Yes we take walk-in consultations.

    How much is root touch up?

    A color root touch up, less than 1 inch in regrowth is $55-65.

    Hi how much is haircut? I have long hair and want it to cut 2 inches and add layers?

    Hi, it’s roughly $65

    Does the 20$ Deposit count towards the overall price, or is it an additional cost?

    It’s towards your cost. For example if your haircut is $55: your deposit is $20, so your balance is $35.

    Hi i just want to ask if you do women haircut and how much? Thanks?

    Hi, our women haircuts are $45-66, and it includes a wash and style. Please text or call us 949-445-6546 to book and appointment. Thank you.

    Do you cur curtain bangs?

    Yes we do!

    How much for a haircut, just probably above my shoulders and layered, as well as some sort of treatment if it's possible to counteract the damage from the bleach/hair dye.?

    Hi Drea, haircuts are $45-55. We offer 3 different types of treatments. Please text us for more info. Thank you.

    How much for hair cut FYI my length is touch down of my shoulder?

    Text or call us for current pricing information.

    How much for a hair cut for long hair?

    $45-$50

    Are you guys open during covid for appointments only?

    Hi! Yes we're open so please contact us to make an appointment.

    Are all services performed outdoors?

    I don't believe so. Should call to see if they are taking appointments.

    Do you guys do hair extensions?

    We do, just not now since salons are closed

    Do they take credit card?

    Yes!

    How much for a haircut?

    $40-$50 depending on length and thickness

    Hi, I wanted to inquire about your pricings, is there a way I can get that information? I want to color my hair/ highlights etc. for the first time and my natural color is a dark brown and i also wanted to get a short haircut.

    Yes, please text us at 9494456546 with a picture of the color you want, and we can give you a Quote!

    Where can I find pricing for hair color?

    Hi, a lot of our work are based on what your starting color is, and what you ultimately wants, so we don’t have an exact pricing until we can see pictures of your hair. Is there a specific color you are looking for? If you want to text us a picture… 

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    I've gone with Kim and a couple of the other stylists at Hair Lab- the quality has been consistent across the board.

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    LOVE Tony!!! He is the best!!!! Always does a good job and I never have to worry. I usually book…read morehim every 5-6 weeks. You can walk in and see whomever you want, as long as they aren't busy.... Parking in the area/shopping center sucks.... It is what it is.

    I've been here a few times, and during my last visit, chị Hiền cut my daughter's hair. I absolutely…read moreloved the haircut, and she was one of the friendliest staff members I've encountered there. Unfortunately, most of the other times I visited, the staff seemed somewhat unfriendly. Yesterday, I brought both my daughter and my son in for haircuts. The salon did not seem very busy, so I asked if chị Hiền could cut my daughter's hair. She was busy, so I said anyone could take care of my kids. From the beginning, it felt like no one wanted to do children's haircuts. I'm not sure if it's because kids' haircuts are priced lower, but several stylists kept saying, "I have an appointment next" or "I'm busy." Eventually, one stylist agreed to cut my daughter's hair, and the front desk asked me to wait about 20 minutes for my son's haircut. I was perfectly happy to wait. However, the haircut itself was disappointing. Even my 8-year-old could tell it looked nothing like the reference photo we showed. He was just doing it the way he wanted despite I clearly told him what I wanted for my daughter's hair After waiting about 30 minutes while my daughter's haircut was being done, the front desk again asked if anyone could cut my son's hair. Once again, several stylists said they were busy or had customers. At that point I was frustrated and said, "That's okay, I don't need it anymore." What made it worse was that as I was leaving, I noticed a couple of stylists standing around without clients instead of helping with my son's haircut. I can honestly say that I've visited this salon three times, I tip generously, and I've never been picky. If you're considering this salon for children's haircuts, I would recommend looking elsewhere. In my experience, they do not seem to specialize in little boys' haircuts, and some of the staff are not particularly kid-friendly unless you already have a favorite stylist. Because of this experience, I don't think I'll be returning.

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    This was my 3rd visit to Lovely's! I live 1.5 hours away, but it's always worth the drive to make a…read morefun day trip out of it. Thoa cut my hair on my first visit ($30 dry cut), and Kim did my last two ($40 wash & cut). Both are highly skilled, and I've walked out happy every single time. The salon is clean and simple, and booking by text is super easy. This time, my mom came along and decided to get a root color and cut ($95). Since we went on a Friday afternoon, Kim was able to fit my mom in right away, briefly pausing on my style to apply her color. When the shade didn't hold after the first wash, Kim kindly reapplied it, and my mom was happy with the end result. As for stylist vibes: Thoa is quieter, while Kim is bubbly and very friendly. Kim was also super responsive when I asked for a firmer scalp scrub during my wash. We both loved our visit and are looking forward to returning in December for my birthday!

    Cô Thoa strikes again! I went back to see her today and I am absolutely obsessed with my new hair…read more I wanted a vibrant balayage with red tones, and she delivered beyond my expectations. I showed her an inspo photo, and she completely nailed it--the multi-dimensional red and rose tones came out absolutely stunning, and the blend is completely seamless. I am always amazed by Cô Thoa's memory. Even though I only visit once a year, she never forgets me and treats me just like family. She knows I prefer low-maintenance hair, so she customizes the color so it grows out beautifully without harsh lines (perfect for my lazy upkeep!). Her prices are incredibly reasonable, and her quality is unmatched. Whether you want a quick trim or a complex color change, Cô Thoa is the absolute best! Love her!

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