I've admired my coworkers hair from the moment I joined my team, and she was more than happy to share where she goes! Which brought me to Theodora to have my thick hair tamed by the talented Somi. I honestly didn't know what to expect besides going back to my former home of Koreatown. I was pleasantly surprised to have a free parking structure to park in, along with a grocery store and one of the last remaining Tom and Tom coffee spots! You enter the salon through the main galleria doors and it's located easily on the first floor with clear signage. It was popping off on a Saturday! Every chair was filled with hip young people, I felt a little out of my element at first, not gonna lie hahaha I was then taken back by the wonderful Chloe to get my locker for my stuff and for the most amazing shampoo I've had in a long time! After that, I met the stylist Somi and she assessed my face shape, hair pattern, and took it to account my vision and need for low maintenance. Her process clearly worked because I love my haircut and I couldn't believe that some people noticed it from a Zoom meeting yesterday! It was that transformative! The hospitality and care here reminded me of my hair salon in Osaka, Japan (Grace Alley)-- which made me feel comfortable going to a new place. I'm super happy and look forward to seeing how my hair grows out and longest haircut will last. If all good, then I'll be a loyal customer! read more

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I've been going to Theodora since 2021, and up until now I've always had a good experience. The staff is talented, the salon is great, and I stayed loyal because I genuinely liked coming here. Unfortunately, my most recent experience completely changed my perspective. I had to reschedule an appointment due to the insane LA traffic -- something that's honestly unavoidable at times -- and instead of showing any understanding or flexibility for a long-time customer, I was told I would need to pay a deposit just to reschedule. After years of supporting this salon, that response felt disappointing and impersonal. Loyalty clearly doesn't mean much here. There are plenty of salons in LA that value their returning customers and handle situations like this with more professionalism and empathy. Sadly, Theodora lost a custome read more

If you're looking for a haircut, Theodora is hands down the place to hit up in ktown!! Every time, it never disappointed me and I always have an excellent experience with Chloe and Daniel, and I would highly recommend booking an appt with Chloe. She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and delivered a clean, balanced cut with a smooth down perm on the sides. Her attention to detail and gentle precision made the whole process relaxing and enjoyable. Daniel ensured the entire appointment was comfortable and seamless, attentively checking in throughout and providing an excellent wash and styling experience. His technique was both gentle and skilled, adding to the overall sense of care and refinement. I left thoroughly satisfied with the result and would confidently recommend Chloe to anyone seeking quality and expertise. read more

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Writing this because I recently made the mistake of going to a different hair salon. I got a long hair layered cut by Subeen a few months ago, and she did such a wonderful job. I've never gotten so many compliments on my hair. It also grew out extremely well (over 6 months). Worth every single penny. She was EXTREMELY thorough and also considers what will work for your hair type and face. I brought an inspiration pic and she made small tweaks, recommending layers to my crown to bring volume to my fine hair (and to hide the fact that my head is a little flat). The salon experience itself was very nice as well. read more

Theodora Hair Studio - 6 months after my haircut with Subeen! Grew in nicely - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Theodora Salon is clean and modern. It's conveniently located inside Galleria Market with plenty of parking. The drinks and snacks are a plus too! I got a layered haircut with Subeen and I could not be happier with the results. My hair has natural curls so this haircut works great without much styling effort on my end. It's super low maintenance and can last up to 6 months. I can't wait to come back next time to freshen up my hair. Only complaint is that the scalp analyzing machine wasn't working during my hair spa treatment. read more

On 4/20 Easter, I visited Theodora Hair Salon, and my colorist was Subeen. I came in with brunette hair and showed multiple inspiration pictures of brunettes with a lighter, honey-brown tone -- very clear and straightforward. Throughout the process, her assistant was incredibly rude, which already made the experience uncomfortable. I specifically told them I did not want highlights, just a solid color. they made the professional decision to bleach my entire head. Keep in mind -- I was already a brunette -- I just wanted a lighter brunette, not a complete color change. Instead, I ended up with a blonde-grayish tone that looked nothing like what I asked for. They kept asking me to choose a toner, but again, I'm not the professional -- I expected them to understand the assignment based on the inspiration pictures I provided. I left extremely unhappy and messaged the salon's main Instagram page -- no accountability was taken. Subeen did offer to bring me back in on Tuesday to try to fix it. She toned my hair again, and although she tested a color on a small section, a few days later, after my first wash, my hair has now turned an ugly, murky green. To recap: my natural brunette hair was bleached to blonde, then toned back to brown, and now it's green. My hair is now severely over-processed, dry, breaking, and damaged. I originally paid $650, and now I have to spend even more money to have a different professional fix it because I no longer trust them with my hair. I would absolutely not recommend coming here if you value the health of your hair or expect your wishes to be respected. read more

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This was my first time at Theodora on a friend's recommendation. I scheduled with Zion with the goal of trying a new hairstyle. After settling in, we talked and she recommended an option based on my face shape and preferences for daily hair styling upkeep. From the haircut to the conversation, I had a good experience (see photos). Also thanks to Tristan who took care of me pre and post haircut. read more

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I always get my cut from Ryan. He's always fun to work with and super friendly vibes every visit. Thank you for always knowing what to do with my hair and I appreciate you for taking care of me! read more

Update: Andy left and I've tried a bunch of other stylist at Theodora: tldr: standard has dropped and avoid Ryan King I've been coming to Theodora for 4-5 years and have always had great experiences until today. I was assigned Ryan King, and it was by far the worst haircut I've ever had. As I started explaining what I wanted, he just grabbed the clippers and lazily shaved the sides with a single guard--no blending, no effort, nothing. The cut was completely uneven, and you could clearly see the patchy, inconsistent shaving(attached). Then he rushed through trimming the top and sent me off in less than 10 minutes, with no attention to detail whatsoever. Even the $10 chain salons put more effort into their cuts. He walked in from playing on his phone, hacked away at my hair like he couldn't be bothered, and immediately went back to scrolling on his phone like a spoiled teenager the second he was done. If this is the new standard at Theodora, I won't be coming back. read more

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Celine gave me an amazing perm! I love it so far; it remains to be seen how long it will last. Mine took us way way past closing time thanks to my thick, uncooperative hair (on a holiday Saturday no less) but Celine and her assistant remained super friendly and I never had the sense that she was rushing to get me out the door. I really appreciated the great service and feel really happy with how the perm+cut turned out. Thank you~ read more

It was my first time getting a haircut at Theodora, and while it was a bit pricey, ($120 for a haircut) it exceeded my expectations! My stylist was Subeen and she did an amazing job with my layers and recreated my inspo pic perfectly. She was super detailed oriented and helpful. She recommended a shorter curtain bang to better suit my face shape, and showed me how to style my hair and bangs properly. The vibes of the salon are super cute and they offer complimentary drinks and snacks! Parking was super convenient as there is a free garage underneath the building. read more

Came here for a random haircut. In a hirry. Done perfect loved it. Def coming back love the length and style. Recommend def!!

I tried this place out because it seemed nice. I think I just got unlucky with the hair stylist. I choose not the lowest tier but one that was the one above that. I came and asked if I could get face framing layers and hair thinning. She didn't know what I was talking about and asked me for a picture. Which never happened to me before. But that's fine. When she was cutting my hair she was just looking at the pic the whole time. So at the end it did look like the pic but my hair itself didn't feel right. It was thick in some places and kinda choppy. And my hair still felt heavy. I do want to give this place a chance again with maybe another stylist but I wasn't that satisfied for the amount of money I played for. Luckily I got a text from the original stylist saying she no longer working here so at least I don't feel awkward that I don't like her. The pic was my hair right out of the shower un styled but I didn't like how blunt it was. read more

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Absolutely LOVED my long layered haircut!! April did an incredible job and I will forever be coming back here for my haircuts! She was so sweet and helpful with tips for how to keep this style! Everyone there was super nice and kept asking if I wanted any drinks or snacks. Perfect 1st haircut here! read more

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I had such high hopes for this salon after my first cut was with their co-director level stylist (Somi, $100 at the time) and it was absolutely perfect - exactly what you hope for when paying premium prices. The second time, I went with a senior stylist and while it was decent, the layers were cut slightly blunt compared to what I'd asked for. For my third visit, with their prices having increased, I opted for a junior stylist since I just wanted a basic trim and long layers refreshed. At $80, I expected at least clean blending, but after washing my hair the next day, I was disappointed to find the layers were poorly blended and choppy. The stylist had curled my hair beautifully at the salon, which hid how uneven the cut actually was. It's such a shame because I know this salon can do amazing work - that first haircut proved it! But when even a simple trim doesn't meet expectations at pretty high cost of $80 for a junior stylist, it makes me hesitant to return. If you do visit, I'd recommend sticking with their more experienced stylists, it might cost more upfront but at least you won't need a redo (which I ended up getting at a different salon for much less of a cost). read more

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I got a haircut from Subeen. I really liked the layered haircuts on her Instagram, so I decided to book an appointment with her. I'm so glad that I did because she did an amazing job! She's very professional and makes sure that you're happy with the outcome. She gave me some styling tips which was nice, since it's my first time getting a layered haircut. My hair feels so much lighter & looks better. Thank you Subeen! The shampoo & hair treatment service done by Subeen's assistant was great as well. Thank you~ read more

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Updated to 5/5: fortunately the director reached out to me directly and offered to correct this experience and provide a much better experience for my sister. I appreciate any business that is willing to address and provide an adequate solution! In the end my sister recieved the haircut she was looking for. Thank you! Initial review: Brought my sister here for her first time cutting her hair. She was nervous as it is her first time, unfortunately her stylist and experience was uncomfortable. She noted that the experience for the client in the next chair with Ryan was significantly better. My sister did not receive a cut she was entirely satisfied with but given her experience, she did not feel comfortable continuing to bring up her wants/concerns with the stylist as her interactions were already met with dismissal/lack of care for it being her first time. read more

This is now my go-to salon and Ryan is my go-to stylist! I feel stupid because I don't know why I kept getting bad haircuts and then having him fix my hair...but now I've learned my lesson lol! He's very detail oriented and meticulous. I usually go for shorter hairstyles even though my hair is naturally thick and wavy, too. He's very precise and careful and is able to make my hair flow in a way that looks clean and neat. It's something a lot of other hairstylists I've gone to haven't been able to achieve because it always ends up bulky and uneven, especially after it grows out a bit. I also really appreciated the head massage I got today with the hair washing but I didn't catch her name! Everyone's always nice and polite, too. read more

I've been coming to Theodora since 2020, and have tried different stylists each time. I've never been disappointed but I loved my last visit with Claire and April. Both ladies were so friendly. April analyzed my scalp and determined what type of treatment I needed for my scalp and hair, and Claire did the hair treatment and explained the steps along the way. Her scalp massage was amazing and I wish it had gone on longer. April came back to analyze my scalp again before cutting my hair. She listened to my concerns and goals and we discussed the type of hair cut she thought would work for me. I agreed and she went to work. The haircut is was beautiful. read more

This review is for my most recent visit. I had an appointment with Subeen. She was personable and spoke english fluently. However, I am not satisfied with my haircut. As more weeks pass, I just can't get over how awful it looks. It was suppose to be a simple cut. I just wanted some volume, and layers/ c curls. However my layers came out so choppy and unblended especially on the tips. Looks like it was cut pretty much straight across, no angle at all. This isn't my first haircut. I know how a proper layer cut is suppose to be and blend. I've never had a haircut this bad. Looks like she just cut straight through horizontally without blending nor softening the tips or creating any layers. (Photo uploaded for reference.) I just can't get over how bad it is. Really disappointed. read more

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I've been getting my hair cut by Chloe and I couldn't be happier with the results! Her cutting skills are absolutely top notch. she takes the time to understand exactly what I want and executes it flawlessly every time. On top of that, client service is outstanding. Theodore is always welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, making me feel completely at ease throughout the appointment. If you're looking for someone who combines amazing technical skill with exceptional customer care, I recommend Chloe! I've been getting my hair cut by Chloe and I couldn't be happier with the results! Her cutting skills are absolutely top notch. she takes the time to understand exactly what I want and executes it flawlessly every time. On top of that, client service is outstanding. Theodore is always welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, making me feel completely at ease throughout the appointment. If you're looking for someone who combines amazing technical skill with exceptional customer care, I recommend Chloe! read more

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I've been getting my hair done by Chloe for years now, from short cuts to long perms, and she's honestly the best. The quality of her work is always amazing. Even after multiple perms, she manages to keep my hair healthy and strong with minimal damage. With Chloe, I always feel like I can fully trust her with my hair. This time I had a keratin treatment done elsewhere right before getting a perm, so the perm didn't come out like it usually does. Because of that, the perm didn't turn out the way it usually does. It wasn't her fault, but she still followed up with me, invited me back, and made sure I left with the beautiful result I wanted. I was so grateful for that extra care. What I love most is that Chloe doesn't just make your hair look good for the day you leave the salon. She makes sure your hair stays healthy and looks good long after. On top of that, the staff is always super kind, and I always walk out happy with my hair! read more

Theodora Hair Studio - Digital Perm by Chloe - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved my haircut today . Thank you Somi! Since Yelp is making me write more, I'll add that Dennis is the best and I love that the vibe at the Vermont is very collaborative (stylists helping each other out). Will return the next time I'm in LA. read more

Had a great experience with hairstylist April. She was very thorough and even showed me how to style my hair. 10/10 amazing haircut! I'll definitely be back! read more

This was my first visit to Theodora! I had April as my stylist and she was AMAZING to say the least! She delivered exactly what I wanted and more. She went above and beyond, going so far as to teaching me how to cut/style my hair, and didn't mind me filming! Safe to say, this is only the first out of many visits! See you in a few months, April!! read more

Theodora Hair Studio - face framing layers & curtain bangs done by April - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I usually feel anxious about getting haircuts because I've had too many bad experiences in the past, but Subeen completely changed that for me. The layers turned out exactly how I wanted. Light, well-blended, and easy to style. The scalp massage during shampoo was also incredibly relaxing. I would come back. read more

Today was the first time I had an appointment with Soo Mi and she is SO good..! Her and Dennis! They had taken my outgrown babylight roots and touched it up to match my damaged ends--in both warmer lighting AND cooler lighting the color looks great! I am so happy! Usually this will take 8 hours to do, and Theodora ALWAYS does an AMAZING job, but this time they did it in 5 which I was incredibly grateful for. My back wasn't tired and I love that they offer snacks and drinks because I do get uncomfortable when I'm hungry. Also the damage isn't any crazier than what I'd expect with bleaching black hair, but getting a treatment in addition doesn't hurt at all, and it's sooo comforting. If I lived closer or had the funds to do so, I'd come back every few months or so just to do something fun with my hair. I saw this other girl go in with bleached blonde hair and they turned it black (?) , I think I want to try that next time I'm here. It looked really good on her and not pasty like what I thought would happen when you put black over bleached hair. Maybe I'd ask them to cut it super short too, since they cut hair so well. Everyone that came in today left with beautiful styles and cuts done. Its so hard to trust someone with your hair, but I've recommended this place to everyone who compliments mine, because I'm so certain they'd understand the look you're going for and be able to do it for you with ease. This is my happy place! Thank you Soo Mi & Dennis! read more

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If you're looking for a personalized haircut in LA, look no further! After researching different salons and hair stylists on TikTok and Yelp, I came across Theodora Hair Studio from a previous client and immediately booked an appointment online. I went to Subeen for a haircut and toning session. First, I showed her inspo pics and she brought out a hair sample book to show me the different colors I could potentially achieve. From there, she tested 3 colors on strands of my hair and asked me which I liked best. I've never had a hair stylist do this, so that was amazing! The color turned out perfectly. When I have booked a double service (haircut + color) in the past, I notice that the haircut often feels like an afterthought since the color / bleaching process takes so much time. BUT, that's NOT the case with Subeen! It was the most meticulous haircut I've ever had. She cut every split end off and even taught me how to style my hair at home. I really appreciated the extra effort she took to educate me! In addition to being talented, Subeen is really kind and sweet so I hope you make an appointment with her! The salon experience itself was very relaxing -- from the head massage to complimentary drink and snacks to the lap cushion for extra comfort. I can tell their management values attention to detail and quality service! Free parking in attached lot Salon located by entrance read more

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Chloe is the master Perm technician there and she does my digital perm every eight months I have to say out of every Perm I've gotten in the past five years of my life. Her perm is the most natural beautiful set. I've ever experienced the Koreans really know how to do it best I am a make up artist and I work with lots of professional hairstylist and they always are so complementary about her Set so much so that one of the hair designers sent one of her actresses to Chloe to get her perm done. What does that say? Great work read more

I started coming here after being assigned to Somi and Dennis, and honestly, I couldn't be happier. They always understand exactly what I want, and they're the reason I keep coming back. Fun fact: every time I tell Somi I'm bored of my hair, she surprises me with a new idea--and I end up loving it every single time. I always tell them, "I trust you, just make me pretty," and they never disappoint. Both Somi and Dennis are incredibly professional and have amazing customer service. I even brought my sister here, and she loved it too. Highly recommended! read more

I've been coming here for many years. Should have left an amazing review forever ago! The hairstylist that does my hair is Kai, and his assistant Nam. They are the best of the best! It's extremely difficult to get the perfect shade of blonde on Asian hair, but this salon does an incredible job every time!! ‍My natural hair color is black, I dyed it platinum blonde, and I get root retouch every 3 weeks. My hair is super healthy, it doesn't break at all. Even with bleaching my hair, my hair still stays healthy. Everybody at the salon is super welcoming and accommodating. Their pricing is amazing, way better than other salons. I actually moved away, but now I still don't mind making the 1-hour drive to get my hair done here every month. I do not trust anyone else to do my hair, except this salon! They do such an amazing job, I would recommend this to anyone! read more

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After countless trips to various hair places (from the "best" highly regarded and spending $$$$) around Ktown for many years, I can officially and confidently say that I have finally found my hair person and team - Subeen. I initially met Subeen for haircut and styling services- during a stressful and challenging time. Subeen's remarkable talent and ability to communicate with me (her client), listen to my concerns, provide genuine insight, and achieve my desired results were AMAZING and LIFE-CHANGING. Not only is she immensely talented, but she is also a very authentic and beautiful soul/person. Every time I visit Subeen for services ranging from haircuts/styling to coloring & highlights... I leave extremely happy, satisfied, and confident. After having so many horrible experiences elsewhere with services such as perms and coloring- I can confidently say that Subeen has earned my trust and ALWAYS DELIVERS RESULTS!!! Not only is Subeen talented, but the rest of the staff are super nice, attentive, and very professional! Another plus is that their location is very cozy & extremely clean- they also consistently offer great snacks and drinks!! Instagram: the_subeen read more

Theodora Hair Studio - Hair coloring & highlights! I LOVE how it turned out... Subeen always excels - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first time here and got a cut and full color with April. She was so kind and informative of what I should do to take better care of my hair. Both cut and color came out great and you could tell that she is really detail oriented. Shampoo service felt amazing and would even pay for that alone. Will definitely be coming back to April again! Another plus is that parking is super convenient since you can park anywhere in the garage for Galleria market. No ticketing.. no valet.. which is always a plus in LA. read more

I've been bleaching my hair for 15 years and have been to several stylists. Finding a stylist who wont try to talk you out of what you want or who tells you they're giving you balayage but then gives you highlights is a struggle. Theodora Hair Studio always gives me the exact hair I ask for while making sure my hair maintains its health. Everybody is always nice and respectful and there's snacks which is a plus. This is my go-to spot from now on. read more

I will forever follow Zion to wherever she goes. Amazing stylist and great care. Super cute spot, bit a smaller place but loved it.

Michaela kindly offered me a new cut, and I took her up on her offer the next time I was in SoCal. I am so much happier with my hair! It's at the length I originally wanted, and my hair feels so much healthier now that most of the damaged ends have been cut off. This cut was a definite improvement - my SIL even asked me where I got my haircut since she wanted her hair cut like mine! There were some small communication issues along the way, but Michaela really tries her best to make sure you're satisfied as a customer. She refused to accept any payment or tip for the new cut, and really went above and beyond to make sure I loved my hair before letting me leave. read more

I've been seeing Chloe for almost two years now! My experience has been exceptional every time. My first visit was in Nov 2023 and I've been back frequently since. I've maintained my pixie cut with Chloe, have gotten numerous perms, and I get a down perm every visit. After so many years of having a pixie cut, I thought it was time to try something different. With Chloe's input, she suggested I bleach my hair. We did that yesterday and she did an amazing job. Whatever vision you have for your hair, Chloe will execute it but make it look even better. I'm so grateful for Chloe and Daniel for the quality, attention to detail, precision, kindness, and hospitality. My pixie would not be the same! read more

Subin/Subeen is literally amazing. Her services may be a little pricey, but honestly it's 100% worth it. I went to a different hair salon, got my hair botched and learned my lesson the hard way. I drive over an hour just to see her. She literally delivers exactly what you want and listens to your request. I also love how she has recommendations for you and its always spot on. Most importantly she is so honest; there are many hairstylists that push products or services on you and she does not do this. I love her work!! read more

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Highly recommended, Kai and his assistant was really professional and in the process of doing the perm was very informative on what they were doing and what recommendations they had. It was worth the drive and will be back. Thanks bro! Was also how accurate he got the look i was going for! read more

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Update after salon owner response: The issue wasn't the color lifting, as the color did lift me to a bright red. I asked for a DARK cherry cola color and your stylist turned me full Ariel. Do not try to backtrack now that I have come forward with my experience. Clearly this stylist does not have enough experience with coloring as nearly a year later someone else posted she bleached incorrectly and turned a client's hair green! Take accountability and invest in education for your stylists so this doesn't happen again. --- I'm writing this review almost a year later because I'm still dealing with the aftermath of what was done to my hair at Theodora Hair Studio in March of 2025. I booked a cut and color with Subeen, and although the cut was fine - I showed her inspiration photos of cherry cola hair and was left with bright red hair like Ariel from the little mermaid. She kept gaslighting me & saying it looked like the inspo photo...no it actually looked nothing like it. I refused to leave without getting some sort of toner to darken it and they had me sign a waiver and charged me full price for a second coloring even though it was their fault/mistake. I was left $450 + tip in the hole and hating my hair. Fast forward to a year later I worked up the courage to get my hair colored by a stylist at a different salon. Well folks, I sat in a chair for 8 HOURS today to color correct what was done to me at Theodora. I was really debating leaving this review but after seeing the damage and negligence done to my hair (it was far worse than what I thought), I needed to come back and let the people know. If you're going for a haircut you should be good, but stay far away from any coloring services. read more