Cheryl did an excellent job with my hair. I came 20 minutes late to my session, yet she did not give me any attitude. It was over 3 weeks ago when she colored my hair, and it has not faded one bit. Also, most stylists are either awkward or TOO talkative. Cheryl was the right blend of friendliness and professionalism. Will definitely go back! read more

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Cheryl Lynn is the only one I trust with my hair! She helps provide options to my indecisive mind and never disappoints! The extra attention to detail is much appreciated. She always takes her time to ensure the job is to perfection. Can't wait for the next appointment! read more

First off, let me say it has taken me a few months to really work up to writing this review, because I didn't know where to start. This past weekend, gave me the perfect starting point. I had been looking for a new stylist/colorist, and stumbled on the loft from yelp. All reviews looked great, and I was hoping to squeeze in a last minute ombré/highlights, and I got a call back from Summer confirming she could get me in, and I was super happy. I showed up on a Saturday morning, and showed her countless pictures of what I had hoped to accomplish, with both cut and color. We talked for 20-30 minutes, and I felt she had a great grasp on what I had wanted. I told her about my wedding next year, and how I wanted my highlights to look good then too. She said she created a style profile for me on her iPad. She began applying color, and wrapping, and then walked away when done. Not a problem, except 20-30 minutes later, my head and the wrap my hair was in started feeling very hot. She said it was the color lifting, and I didn't worry. I was then washed out, and I saw a few shades of blond in my hair, ashy blond mixed with platinum, thinking it will look different when dried. She began cutting my hair, and I asked for bangs, and they looked great. She styled my hair, and I walked out feeling and looking like a model. I paid $440 with tip. Flash forward to the first time I wash my hair after getting it cut (three days). I noticed my layers were incredibly choppy, not like the feathered shag I had asked for, and that I was having a hard time combing through a particular spot. I thought something was in my hair. As I lifted my hair to check, I noticed one of the sections where the blond had been colored platinum was completely burned off, leaving about 3 inches from scalp to end. I started crying, because this was a huge section burned off. When straightening my hair, I felt as if I had stripper stripes, because nothing is blended together, matching in color tone and looks awful. I had text Summer to see if she could fix it, and i was not sure if I could make the appointment and would let her know. I did not confirm, my bad, but she had also not messaged me asking if we were still on for a few days, and I forgot. Then, the evening of the appointment, she told me she waited for me for over an hour for me to show up, and never confirmed with me in the first place. I wanted to get it corrected from her, but I honestly felt so nervous going back to someone who messed my hair up, that I felt like it was almost fate to not go. I was trying to style my hair this weekend half up, and the section of burned off hair keeps popping out of my pins. I REALLY hope it will be grown out by the time I get married next year. I ended up getting my cut corrected by a Regis Salon in Gilbert, Arizona at a mall, and the stylist did a great job. The Loft salon has nice people, and I was really hoping for a better result. I am angry and upset about paying $440 for a bad color and cut (with a 20% off!!!) and I hope that other people will take this for what it's worth. Needless to say, I will never be back, and will definitely seek out a new stylist. read more

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Oh. Wow! Love Joseph. It's true. I met him at the bar, but that is immaterial. Such a gorgeous, well designed space. First appointment and the color and cut consultation and results were absolutely fantastic. Also? Wine. Also? A blind, sixteen year old Dachshund, who is obviously well loved. Further, the view is sublime and the music perfectly curated. On a final note, these people are fun, fun, fun! read more

The Loft - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had amazing experience here Ive always been picky about salons and since im traveling i had to pick one in LA that would be good for me . I made appointment for trim and glaze Kathy was so welcoming and so amazing , we talked all the way thru it , she asked me what exactly i wanted and did a small trim plus grey glaze since i had alot of yellow color in my blond . Place was empty but nice Decor is awesome i felt for a second im in new york loft ! Great job guys Will def come back Cheers They offer 20 % off dont hesitate its a trustworthy place read more

The Loft - Very cool, welcoming, warm atmosphere , professional stylists - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My entire life I've been looking for "the one" that one hair dresser who I would feel comfortable with and would make me look and feel well fabulous. Joseph has become that guy. I will probably never go to anybody else to do my hair! I came in looking to cut off my dead ends while keeping length and still maintaining the laid back maintenance of long hair with some subtle layers and he gave it to me. While taking into consideration the fact that I would be using clip in extensions for an upcoming event. He put in layers so that it would still be able to cover any clip ons I might be using. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Go here! And the space is beautiful. Felt completely comfortable. read more

I used to hate getting my haircut. Hated it. Until about 4 years ago, when my future wife told me about Joseph and The Loft 8W. We live in Long Beach and the idea of driving up to LA for a haircut seemed ridiculous. Turns out, it's bitchen. I look forward to it every month. We drive up, leave our car in the lot across the street to get it washed while we're there, bring a bottle of wine up, take elevator up to the 8th floor, walk into an awesome space with a great view (see photo), drink wine, chat with Joseph, Kathy, and Summer (stylists), pet Gertrude and Chicken (pups), and laugh. Then, we head down to Cole's across the street for French dips and classic cocktails. In addition to the good time, Joseph has easily given me the best haircuts I've ever had. My wife loves him and says there's nobody better for cuts and color. I've brought a couple of other folks up from Long Beach and they're converts now, too. If you're looking for THE best stylist AND a good time, The Loft 8W is the place. I'll never go anywhere else. Unless Joseph moves. read more

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Kathy is the best stylist! After moving to LA, I had been to numerous hair stylists until I found her. She does a great job with cuts, and gives the best scalp massages during shampoos. She is so skillful with the blade that she can perform close cuts of the sides with only her shears and a comb. Guys, if your hair stylist can't do that you should go to someone else! In addition to being technically skillful, is also a great fun to talk to. Never a dull moment and always offers you wine with your cut. Thanks Kathy! read more

Cheryl-Lynn gave me a God Tier haircut. She spent so much time making sure it was a personalized cut, taking into account my hair texture and length. I don't think I've ever had such a personal and lovely cut. The results were fantastic. My boyfriend even complimented me on my hair out of the blue when I got home - something he has never done. Honestly, I got my entire hair bleached to platinum recently and the guy barely noticed. But a haircut here? He was amazed at how good I looked. Also they have a great dog! read more

***update-*** I've been back to see Summer a second time with an equally satisfying result! I'm so happy with Summers work! It's been 8 weeks and I am still getting compliments on my vibrant blue hair! *********** I recently had my first appointment with Summer. Summer really knows hair and really knows about the plight of fine hair. Summer asked lots of questions and really understood what I wanted and what my hair needed. She gave great advice on products. The color magic she worked on my hair is amazing! I've had assorted bright colors in my hair before but I have never received as many compliments as I do now! Summers color work is amazing!! I can not wait to go back and get more! The vibe in the salon is so laid back, the views are gorgeous and Summer is so friendly. I've had a handful of disappointing hair appointments at various places around LA, but the yellow brick road finally led me to Summer at The Loft 8 and I will be coming back again and again! read more

I've been coming to the Loft since 2013, and Kathy knows more about my hair than I do myself. Kathy is very attentive and when I show up with split ends from the LA hard water, she works her magic and fixes it whilst maintaining as much length as possible. My hair grows like "miracle-gro", we've both agreed, so every time I come in, she efficiently puts layers in whilst removing the bulk. She is very knowledgeable in what she does, and she will be able to make excellent suggestions. I get my hair colored by Kathy every year as well, and I really like that she can do an ombre without using foils, resulting in a very natural, beachy look. I've had foils done before and I usually look like a zebra afterwards. Shes very easy to talk to and you can tell that she's able to pick up the gist of what you would like in your hair early on. I've come here for so long now that I'll even make the trip since I've moved to Riverside. I often walk out of here feeling like a new person - I get compliments all the time after I get my hair cut and styled! Oh. And there's usually a very adorable puppy who will shower you with love! read more

SO IN LOVE with this salon and Kathy!! I just moved back to LA in July and was having trouble finding a go to salon. After an extremely terrible experience at another LA salon [see my last review] I was almost ready to give up, but then my friend Jessica recommended Kathy at The Loft for cut and color. She had thicker hair similar to mine and was very confident in her recommendation. My whole experience from booking my appointment to paying was amazing. Joseph, the owner was so much fun even though I only interacted with him for a few seconds to say hi. He greeted me upon entering, offered me beverages and made sure i was comfortable before grabbing Kathy who was wrapping up with a client. She sat me down and immediately listened to my needs. After a shitty color job at my last salon, I was over ombre and wanted to go back to dark natural hair, and she knew exactly what was needed to get me there. She also gave me a greta haircut that complimented my thick hair and kept in mind that I was growing my hair out so she only added enough layers to take some weight and damaged ends off. BEST PART!? This place offers 20% off all services for your first visit! But even without the discount I still find their prices extremely reasonable. This will definitely be my go to salon in LA going forward and I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone seeking great service at great prices. read more

When you find a good hair stylist you tend to stick with them for life. You might even turn in to an obsessed person stalking them from salon to salon.. This leads to my obsession with Summer Star. Summer is an absolutely amazing stylist and The Loft is where she currently resides. I have been following her around for years for a few simple reasons: She is incredibly talented and she listens to your requests; brings ideas , and adds funky and artistic flare. She has colored my hair every shade of the rainbow and her chemist skills are phenomenal, the color always turns out exactly the way we have discussed. She is pretty brilliant with the shears too, she can create any style and she will go slow and take the time to learn your hair before chopping away. She has given me so many great hairstyles over the years; I have been a wavy redhead to a sun-streaked blonde to a brazen brunette. I have had hair down to my arse and short as my ears. She was even able to repair a few bad cuts and gave me "color corrections" when I was crazy enough to go to other people. The best part? She is free of attitude and really fun to talk to. If you're looking for a new stylist or just looking to freshen up your 'do a bit, ring up The Loft and ask for Summer. Take heed though as you may never go to anyone else again! read more

I've been coming to Joseph's for a little over a year now since moving to DTLA and I think I've found my new fave hair stylist! I get a shampoo, a hot haircut, blowdrying, styling, and clean up for a very reasonable price! Honestly, he should be charging more for what he's doing, but I just tip extra. :) read more

I had the great pleasure of having my hair cut, blow dried & set by the amazing Andres Copeland. He's is very talented and you can tell hair is his passion. He won't push you to color, highlight or get bangs if it's not in line with how you wear and style your hair on an everyday basis. He's very attentive & gentle, and his main emphasis is the overall health of your hair. All that aside, his blowdry lasted days. And he's super hot. read more

The Loft - sitting with Andres Copeland. - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As a downtown resident, finding modern conveniences within walking distance of home is a major score. I have a place for produce, enough coffee shops to keep me caffeinated into the next millennia, the perfect workout, and inebriation venues galore. But up until recently, I'd failed to find a DTLA hair salon worthy of repeat visits - and trust me, I'd been looking. The Loft is kind of hidden - on the 8th floor of the Santa Fe building, which is probably why it took me so long to discover it. You probably wouldn't know it was there, unless you knew it was there. Once you find the place, it's a peaceful, artsy haven from the crazy hustle on the streets. Sometimes I walk into a place like this and feel like I'm just not cool enough to be there - but all of the staff is friendly and there is no snobbery or pretense. Summer Star is now my go-to girl for all things hair. I've only had a cut and style so far, but I always look and feel amazing when I leave. Seriously, the before/after results are like a makeover story, and I can't wait until I go in for a color because I hear she's a genius at that. read more

I am so happy that I found this gem in downtown LA. The salon was located in this cool loft building and I was really happy that I came here! Joseph (the owner) was super nice and super attentive. I got a blowout and my hair came out beautiful! Most stylist wouldn't take their time to ask you questions but Joseph did. I've found my hairstylist in DTLA! read more

In 1997, Joseph James Hayes saved me from mustard and ketchup highlights and it's been true love ever since. Twelve years later, I'm driving downtown to The Loft, on the 8th floor of the historic Sante Fe Building. Because why just go to any salon, when you can enjoy the flavor of the city and pimp out your hair styling experience too? Here there are good vibes, great talent. And with Joseph, you get the truth. Authentic, not trendy. Honest, not hot air. From color to cuts, he knows what he's doing, and even better, he'll make you look like you do too. Parking is available next to the building and across the street for between $5-$7 dollars. Perfect since you'll look great and may need to cab it afterwards for a cocktail elsewhere (done it). Every day, someone compliments my hair. Every. Day. Thanks Joseph, I'll be seeing you in a couple weeks. read more

Kathy is THE best stylist! I'm so happy to have finally made up my mind and decided to go to The Loft! After a bad experience at a salon in Claremont, I was scared to trust another stylist again, so I neglected my hair for years. I read tons of reviews of different salons in SoCal and when I got to The Loft, I had a feeling this was going to be the one. It's strategically located in the heart of downtown LA, but on an eight floor, so you don't get curious passers-by looking at you. I loved that a lot and the space in general; it's beautifully decorated, very luminous, has a great view and most importantly, has highly qualified professionals. As soon as I met Kathy, I knew she was going to do a great job. She has a bubbly personality and you can tell she knows what she's talking about. I knew I wanted to get a hair cut and then possibly have the tips dyed green, but was not sure. She seemed very confident about such major changes and I trusted her 100%. I really appreciate all the tips she gave me about how to style and take care of my hair; no stylist had ever shared such knowledge with me before. Right after I told her I wanted ombre green hair, she told me my many gray hairs were going to add a special touch to it, which I thought was awesome, given that a couple of years ago, another specialist had told me I needed to dye my whole hair again before attempting ombre hair! (She was obviously trying to take advantage and wanted to charge me more). Well, if you decide to make the right decision and see Kathy, you'll know for a fact that she'll give you great advice and you'll get every penny worth. Believe me, you'll love her. I trusted her to chop off 21 inches of my hair! Thank you so much for all your hard work and great vibes, Kathy!!!! :D I'll definitely go back to you the next time! read more

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Kathy is great! I needed my previous haircut to be fixed and also get ready for an event while I was in town. She took the time in explaining different style options for my hair texture. It has been great now styling my hair now, and I could not have been happier. Please give her a try when you are in the area and use the yelp offer. read more

I've been having a hair affair with Joseph Hayes for at least twelve years, even though I have to drive over a hundred miles every time I see him. You know you have an awesome hairstylist when he pings you on Facebook to tell you he has ideas for your next 'do, and then you make your appointment ASAP! Joseph is a genius with color and absolutely knows how to make a girl look and feel fabulous. I have absolutely no fear of telling him "Do whatever you think is best," and it always works out great. But he also always asks what you want and works with you to come up with a great style. I'm adventurous and I trust Joseph, so I usually just let him go, but I've also seen him working with clients who clearly have really specific ideas about what they want, and they're just as happy and comfortable as I am. And rest assured, if you have a really bad idea about what you want done to your hair, Joseph will let you know. The salon itself is lovely. It's decorated beautifully and is one of the cleanest places I go in life. Hellena hasn't done my hair (I can't cheat on Joseph, so that's the only reason), but I can report that she's very witty, friendly, fun, and kind. And hawt. My hair styles take hours, but I always leave feeling like I've basically been out partying with some of my hippest, most fun friends. read more

JOSEPH IS: A) A COLOR GENIUS B) THE PLATINUM SAVANT C) A BLEACHING GOD D) HAIR REVIVALIST E) So incredibly badass and talented it hurts -----**** F) ALL OF THE ABOVE I have tried for years to get my hair to grow beyond my shoulder and platinum. Joseph has been the only colorist to get my hair the color I want it while reviving it from years of harsh, crappy bleach and color processing that was careless by stylists who seemed to know what they were doing. HE IS ON THE NEXT LEVEL. Kathy is also top-shelf. read more

Kathy did such an outstanding job on dying my hair. I had asked for silver with purple tips and she took it all on without any problems. The Loft is not only a great space with friendly, casual people, but will also provide with some of the best results of a hair salon in LA. Thank you so much! read more

The Loft - Kathy and my new hair, so in love with it! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was the worst hair experience I have ever had and I've been highlighting my hair since I was 13 years old! Completely unprofessional and destroyed my hair. I went in for highlights and my hair was completely fried and my scalp was totally burned. I attempted to contact them to let them know I wasn't happy yet I heard nothing back. Nobody called to offer to fix it or apologize for this horrible service. I was only called back when I disputed the charge (which I have never done in my life) and was at least two weeks after I'd gotten that service done. To top it off it took almost 8 hours to do my hair. I was charged $300 (which I think is an absurd amount of money and was told it would be a different price when I'd made the appointment). I also spent an additional $300 to do a color correction because I was so embarrassed to even be seen and my friends kept telling me how horrible it looked. When I went into the salon to fix my hair, the stylist (who is someone new as I moved to a new area) was completely mortified for me and kept telling me how terrified she was that my hair was going to break at the root. I couldn't even tell how horrible it was until the next morning because it was so dark when I'd left the salon since it had taken such a long time. I do NOT recommend this salon at all and I will be telling my friends what a horrible experience this was so they don't have the horrific experience I had. I would give negative stars if I could. read more

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Andres did an amazing job! I have super thick, long, wavy hair and not only was he completely unintimidated by the task (as so many are), he was more bold with the cut than anyone has been in a long time. I mentioned that I had a photo shoot the following day and he took the time to give it a beautiful blow out and style which I was excited to take out and show off. I've been living in Downtown for about 2 years and have finally found a home for my hair. I've never been to a salon where both owners personally came by the chair to introduce themselves and chat a bit. Everyone was genuine and friendly without being pretentious in the least. Love this place! Oh, and you get a damn good view of the city while you're there. read more

I have hair that is, depending on the section: -Stick straight - Wavy - Ringlet curls. Until Summer started cutting and shaping my hair, every other stylist made my head look like a mushroom. She makes my hair look glamorous, even after I've washed all the styling and product out. Nice to look good on a daily basis rather than just once a month. read more

Joseph is the best! When people find out that I drive from San Clemente to Los Angeles just to get my hair done they always give the same response, "Why". The answer is simple; Joseph is the absolute best and I will not trust anyone else to work on my hair. I have been going to Joseph for over 13 years. My color & highlights are beautiful. The keratin treatment is a prayer answered. The cut is always perfect and easy to work with. And, Joseph does make-up. He is an artist. read more

From the moment I walked in the door I felt right at home. Joseph was super friendly and amazing and offered a glass of wine to enjoy the full experience. And yes, this is not just a salon... it's an experience. A little bit of hair history, I've been going to my hairdresser/friend for many years. Last year though, I decided I wanted a little change so I did a double tone and a semi Brazilian. Bad idea! My hair took a turn for the worst. The ends where so dry people cried when they saw it. AND I'm a brunette. I decide to take a leap and make an appointment to see Summer. I explained everything and added the steps I've taken to bring my hair back to life. So we decided that a baby cut would be a good and reasonable solution. Not only did she listen but she gave me what I wanted. She trimmed it and took out the layers that where hanging around doing nothing. If you're looking for a new place to take care of your most cherished locks, then this is the place for you. read more

I LOVE The Loft and I also love Joseph, aka Hair God! I was there on Thursday and as always we had a little wine and a wonderful chat! Joseph has been doing my hair for almost ten years - cut & coloring! He is amazingly talented at both. Trust me when I say, that I get complimented on my hair all the time! Also, the Loft itself is super cool - it's sort of like someone's Dream City Apartment. It's great to get your hair done and then meet friends at one of the many downtown eateries. Can't recommend Joseph enough! Call him now & get your style on! read more

I'm getting married in 6 weeks and decided to go to Kathy for my wedding haircut. Man, was i impressed! After moving from Hong Kong 6 years ago, I finally found someone I can trust. She really knows her stuff and is a lot of fun! She not only gave me a haircut I LOVE, she also taught me how to style my hair which is equally as important to me. What's the point of having awesome hair when you walk out of the salon and have no idea how to recreate it after you wash your hair! Kathy is rad and I highly recommend her! So excited to go back and dye my hair purple after the wedding! read more

Amazing hair salon and a spectacular location in DTLA. ANDRES COPELAND has been my hair stylist for the past 5 years. I follow him everywhere he goes! My hair is VERY important to me and it's difficult for me to trust just anybody. This man is not only talented but intuitive! His quality of work is beyond First Class, Andres has truly mastered the art of hair, period. At every appointment I have the luxury and honor of ANDRES COPELAND washing my hair, which includes my favorite part - his specialty scalp massage! He leaves me relaxed while my hair is being prepped to be cut. Andres Copeland gives actual hair advice you should listen to. I come out feeling like a new person every appointment, and it feels damn good. I'm proud of Andres' career growth in his industry. He has done special events in LA and NY, prestigious editorials, and celebrities. Well worth it. I love the ambiance at The Loft Salon and I love my hair stylist even more. At The Loft, they are so friendly, warm, and honest without being rude. read more

Helena is an Artist!! (and apparently all of her coworkers are too). Seriously, I've been her client for just over 10 years - she only gets Better. No matter what she does, I get more compliments on my hair than I can (humbly) bare. Even weeks after the cut, my hair still looks amazing. Love it, Love Helena, love The Loft read more

This appointment wasn't just an appointment. It turned into one of those totally magical LA days where the whole city seems to be zinging with positivity. My time at The Loft and with Kathy was incredible. They are super on top of their game at this place. My appointment was to get an ombre/balayage lightener treatment. This, for me, was a dramatic change and I absolutely love my hair! It took some bravery but I'm so glad I did it. I really appreciated their laid back environment and that they didn't try to reschedule me again in X amount days. Good call. I'll be back! No need to pressure me! Well done! Well done! Well done! Kathy youre the shit! See you soon and I'll send as many your way as I can! read more

I don't usually write stuff like this but considering I found The Loft on Yelp, I figured I would put my two cents in. Like every other person on here is saying, SUMMER IS AMAZING. There is really no other way to put it. I went to her to get an ombre and needless to say, I CANNOT WAIT to see her again. I am very picky with my hair so going to get an ombre done by someone I've never been to had my anxiety sky high (especially since I hadn't colored my hair in about two years.) Honestly, that's it....go to summer and you won't be disappointed. read more

The stylist, gave me a haircut that was the best one I've ever had. Honestly, he spent over an hour cutting my hair and used techniques that I've never seen before.I am impressed. read more

Let me start by saying what an awesome location! Great city views while getting my hair done by the one and only Summer Star! This chick is a hair GODDESS! I have lived all over the west coast, and sometimes have had to go other places out of convenience but never leave happy. NO ONE can even come *close* to comparing to a Summer style. I have been a client of Summer's for 10 years now & am so happy to finally be living within an easy driving distance of her. There's nothing better than coming in, sitting down, receiving the royal treatment, enjoying the great ambiance, and leaving with the best hair you've ever had. Highly recommended. read more

Very nice place, Kathy is sweet and im sure she can cut hair, but she cannot do platinum blonde hair. She made my hair yellow and caused unessecary damage. Also charged me for a second round of bleach after i said it was yellow, uneven and not what i had asked for. I got my hair saved at another salon. read more

I was in business from Miami and needed a great cut. After reading some of the reviews I decided to give the Loft a try. I requested Kathy as per the amazing reviews on Yelp. I was not disappointed. I wished I live in LA so I could get my cut from her every month. Great service and great personality. read more

I had a meeting in downtown that ran late. I had no time to get back to Hollywood for a much needed haircut before my next meeting. The concierge at The Standard recommended The Loft. I made an appointment and they were able to squeeze me in with the new stylist Kathy. She was super friendly and did an awesome job on my hair! The massage during the shampoo was incredible. She is also super cute which always makes a haircut even more enjoyable. I highly, highly recommend her if you are in downtown. read more

KATHY is AMAZING!! I'm really glad I discovered this place on yelp because it's right across the street from where I live and super convenient! I was in desperate need of a hair cut. My hair was extremely DRY and getting to the point of unmanageable. So I called to schedule an appointment and was surprised I was able to get an appointment the same day! I told Kathy I still wanted to keep my length and usually hairstylists cut off 5 inches when you say that. Kathy managed to keep my length, gave me extra layers, and made my hair soft again! I will definitely come back! :) Thanks Kathy!! read more