I'm never disappointed when Millie does my hair. Went in to get my hair lighter. Currently had some blonde. But wanted a high lift. Messaged Millie & within that week she was able to squeeze me in. I am always satisfied with her work. read more

Upgrade Salon - Before Millie did her work - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

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I went in to get my hair cut by Bianca, she trimmed it once before before COVID. I went in last Friday to have her cut it I really wanted this cute cut. I brought the picture of what I wanted. Needless to say I didn't get anything that remotely looks close to it except the neckline. It is so short on one side and the other is longer way longer. My whole head is like this. She Fucked Up My Hair So Bad Now I have to have someone cut it real short to match left side. Trimming hair she's good at, but an actual hair cut she has no clue. read more

My 3rd visit here and it keeps getting easier, sandra and i almost don't have to talk about what i want anymore, she just asks which bad idea of mine she's entertaining that day. Today it was a bayalage touch up, she tried to loosely convince me to just blend my roots but of because of my blonde obsession, i asked her to prepare the bleach instead lol. I initially shopped around for my first bayalage and the few that i looked into all started at 350-400 and up. I'm not sure if this is the typical rate but ehh that's just seems really excessive to spend on hair. I appreciate Sandra's humane prices because i can feel like i tipped really generously. $225 for a bayalage touch up on 5 months of root growth, a minor hair cut, and opalex treatment Hopefully she still makes a lot of money because she takes multiple clients at a time which didn't interfere with my session at all, she had everything under control the whole time. I got to see another girl's transformation!!! Totally gorgeous!!! I even asked her to take a picture of her lol read more

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This salon is the absolute best! I finally found someone who can cut my hair EXACTLY how I want it. Paola cuts my hair here at the Upgrade Salon and she is always very attentive and leaves my hair exactly how I ask. Ever since I started getting my regular trims with her my hair grows fast and looks so healthy. I always receive compliments on my hair & I've been able to maintain my long and healthy length thanks to her. I don't mind the 20 min drive from Ontario. So worth it! read more

Upgrade Salon - Shampoo, cut & style $30 - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

I love this salon ! The stylists are so nice and really care for thier clients. Stylist Danny Chad turned my dull damaged hair into beautiful hair that I can't stop obsessing over ! I LOVE my hair again I would definitely recommend this salon. read more

Upgrade Salon - Obsessed with my new color and how beautifully even my layers are! Big thanks to hair stylist Danny Chad - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

I had natural black hair for years. I wanted a change! So I decide to go PURPLE. Went to Sandra D, consultation was honest and price was great. She did an amazing job. I get compliments everywhere I go. She also cut my hair short which I love. Very nice, clean, modern Salon. All the stylist are very helpful & friendly. I definitively recommend THE UPGRADE SALON! read more

Upgrade Salon - My purple hair that I love! Done By: Sandra D She's the best! - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

I can't speak to the work they provide as I didn't get my hair done. What I can speak to is the lack of professional and interest in there customers. My sister made an appmnt for me. I arrived 10 minutes prior to my appmnt. I was asked if I had the 8am appmnt, I said yes. I went over the hair color I wanted, and reviewed my options. The manager began parting my hair and began the process. 10 minutes later, another person comes in and states that she's actually my stylist 8am appmnt and I had another stylist who was not in yet. The manger stops the process, Hair parted and everything and asked that I sit in another chair to wait. I was told the stylist would be 15 minutes late and would be with me quickly. 30 minutes later, i inquire about my stylist lateness and trying to figure out how much longer I'll need to wait. I'm told, she's 5 minutes away. Another 15 minutes pass by and I'm still waiting. The manager takes blame for my stylist not being there and continues to tell me that it will be any minute. It's 45 minutes into the appmnt time, and i feel completely disrespected and disregarded as a new patron. I don't know if this was a one time thing but I will never come here again. read more

They canceled my appointment after I had already called them to confirm if they were open...pulled money from my bank account because they are only taking cash and requested to get off early at work. Smh read more

So I went to the Upgrade on June 23th with a picture of what I wanted ; to strip the black from my graying roots in order to start phasing my natural graying hair (see picture posted). After 7 hours of bleaching in order to obtain my "silver fox" hair, my hair was more black with hues of blue than closer to my desired gray/white hair. It was explained that I shouldn't wash for the first three days and eventually the blue toner would wash off. What happened was this; after the first wash with the recommended shampoo, I was left with dry, damaged hair with blotches of various hues of black, brown, red, blue plus my original roots . I contacted my colorist with this situation and asked to come in so she could remediate it and she booked me to come over to fix it. In the middle of this, I fell ill and my hair had to wait. Finally today I went in and had it colored it black in order to cover all the embarrassing mess. I left with the understanding that I was there to fix the fiasco until I was contacted. Apparently the owner SANDRA does not guarantee their services; I was told, that she wouldn't allow my colorist to honor her work and demanded I pay an additional $45.00 because I waited too long to go even though I was ill and couldn't go. Personally I think I should've gotten the service I paid for or a full refund but I was glad to just have one solid color. Needless to say I will need to find a different place. Too bad because I like my colorist but will no longer patronize SANDRA'S locale read more

Upgrade Salon - What I got at the Upgrade after 7 hours, damaged hair and $160. + This is a picture four days after the "upgrade" - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

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Good experience! Called to make an appointment in the morning for Sandra to cut my split ends and she didn't disappoint. Nice environment and vibe, and the girls who work there seemed to be in a good mood as well as their customers. I'd definitely go back! read more

So sad that the old hairstylist that used to work there don't work there anymore. The majority of the time I try and book an appointment or try for a walk in no one is ever available or it's always closed. All the girls that used to work there were great colorists. read more

I needed to update my review i came in on dec 24 new patient.The past few weeks i kept looking at my hair and one day i decided to straighten it out and see the shape that sandra cut it if she did it right well she didnt i asked for a vcut and my hair looks squared ugly dnt like squared hair..When i came in she was nice attentive she cut it and she styled it with waves so i couldn't see the ending results that day. .this place really let me down on haircuts they must do good on coloring but other than that I'm really disappointed im the one that paid 25 bucks plus 5 dollar tip not worth rather of gone to a place that charges me 12 bucks and do better vcuts ..THIS IS WHY I NEVER GO TO SALONS TO CUT MY HAIR I LET IT GROW but haded to cut it cause it was damaged. ..WELLL BOO HOO NOW MY HAIR LOOKS LIKE SHIT. . read more

Upgrade Salon - My hair looks uneven and doesn't even look like a vcut. .done by sandra - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

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I will be coming back. I live in Visalia,CA...VERY far away but I will continue to only come to Millie. I'm glad I took the recommendation from my sister to come visit. She gave me a great cut, understood what I wanted and gave me the perfect plan to get there. I let her do what she needed to fix my black long hair and I'm so happy she did. Professional, funny and awesome experience. read more

My stylist was BIANCA I have to say, that I have not let anyone touch my hair especially doing a dramatic change , but I have to give to Bianca for doing such a good job! This is literally what I've waited sooo long for. I didn't touch my hair for over 1 1/2 because I didn't trust anyone, but thank god now I have found my hair stylist! Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job! I LOVE MY HAIR ... I highly recommend her guys Book her in ASAP! She's what u guys are looking for! read more

Milley does such an amazing job that I'm lost for words. I been coming here for almost a year. I can't be more thankful for her and her skills. She always make sure I'm happy with my color and cut. She is super sweet and always a pleasure. read more

Great service, Lucy did a great job on my eyebrows the clean up is sharp and I couldn't be more satisfy . Thank you Lucy read more

Upgrade Salon - Very sharp! - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

Walked in, used yelp offer, got great results. Sandra really listened to my picky and specific way I wanted my hair cut. Awesome job. read more

Upgrade Salon - Before and after - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

The only reason I did the drive to The Upgrade Salon is Sandra. This time all I had done was a a hair cut, but Sandra does such a great job she was worth the drive. She's truly a perfectionist, you can tell she loves what she does, and she does what she does with such art. She does amazing coloring, cuts, and is very friendly--easy to talk to. If you make an appointment with her she will do her very best to accomdate you and squeeze you in. She's a busy lady so call in advance! The Upgrade Salon is next door to a Barber Shop, which are both owned by same owner. I don't know for sure, but it looks like the owner is a male. The salon needs a little more of a "woman's touch." Lacks the "fluff," like paintings, or pictures. Otherwise the salon is new, very modern looking, the girls there seem to do a good job of quickly cleaning up after themselves (sweeping, wiping down things). Parking: Was completely full, but I parked across the street in a shopping center. So, theres plenty of near by parking. read more

I came in for my first time and was taken care of by Millie she accommodated me last minute and I was so grateful , I have been seeing my hairstylist over 10'years and she had to move out of state . I was so nervous to try a new place and a new stylist , but Mille made me feel so comfortable and did my retouch and styled my hair just like I like it , she was so sweet she made me feel like I had been one of her clients for years thank you Millie for taking care of me . I will be back for my retouch and haircut . read more

Been coming here a few times.. It's a super cute shop.. Bianca works wonders but all the girls are hella cool and very talented. I come from about an hour away cuz Bianca never disappoints. She always gets it right. Super accommodating.. Shop is clean. Decent prices. You get what you pay for. Definitely recommend! read more

Melly cut my hair today and I think she was a wonderful hair stylist as well as a wonderful person. This was the first time I ever had short hair so I had no idea how to style it and I was really nervous, but she did a wonderful job with the idea that I wanted. She is great and I would recommend this place to anyone. I will come back soon! Thank you for today, Melly! -Cora read more

Gotta say i loved how my hair came out i had paola do it and she did a great job did exactly What i asked for found my new stlyist

Hello everyone, i'm excited to post this new Spot just opened up about a month ago, I found out my stylist Sandra D is now here... this new place looks great, guess you can say it's a Upgrade from the Barber shop next door to it... I highly recommend her skill set... stop by check it out! read more

Upgrade Salon - The grand opening Cake!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

I absolutely love my new cut from Millie! She did a great job, and I look forward to going back for a fun color! The salon is nice and I love the fancy chandalier! Millie is awesome! read more

Millie transformed my plain boring hair to a fun and trendy blonde! Definitely worth it! Already planning my next look with Upgrade Salon.

The worst salon to do "Betty bangs" Sandra f'd up my bangs to a super micro. Last time I'll ever go there.

I went to get my hair cut by Millie after being referred to her by my Tia the same day she went. Millie's attention to detail is one of the many reasons why I think I found my new hairstylist. I wasn't sure of how I wanted my hair cut so she was great about asking me questions before even putting me in the chair. She's the sweetest and hilarious so the appointment felt super quick and easy. We had just met and I felt super comfortable to trust her with my hair. I didn't know what I wanted when I got to Upgrade but Millie gave me exactly what I desired! read more

Milly did such a great job!!! I loved my visit here! I'm super happy with my hair and the color came out amazing!! (: I will d finitely be back! read more

Upgrade Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

My hair was so ugly and damaged & I had to fix it right away. I removed pink from my hair and it had a weird reaction turning it baby blue from the tips and yellow on the top. It was embarrassing, but Mille did a wonderful job removing the yellow and blue by giving me a beautiful balayage. I am so happy with her service and how it all came out. She also cut my hair and I'd definitely recommend Millie for both haircuts and hair coloring. read more

Upgrade Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

1st time at this Salon my wonderful stylist is Sandra she did an AMAZING job on my hair she did exactly what I had ask her for I loooooove my hair! All of the other stylist are also very talented and everyone there is very welcoming. Deffently found my new stylist/salon! Thank you Sandra ‍ I am recommending everyone I know. #1 Salon in El Monte read more

Was very happy with the service and professionalism that I was provided! Went in for a Jaír cut and loved it! Thank you Sandra

I drive in from Westminster to El Monte to have my hair done by Sandra D. She's awesome and trustworthy. She has a great staff . Very friendly atmosphere. Sandra always tries to be flexible with her schedule as well. Squeezes me in when I forget to book in advance. I've been coming here for the past two years .... When life gets too busy.... And my grays start to come in, I still wait until I have the time to drive in. Don't trust my hair to anyone else read more

After going to different places and never getting the look I wanted I decided to try this place out I saw pictures online for a while and finally decided to book with Milliey I couldnt of made a better choice i had black hair when I came in and now my hair is golden blonde and healthy!!! Even though all the girls there are talented I love how milliey left my hair and her personality is amazing !!! Makes me feel comfortable like if I knew her for a long time. I drive 40 minutes to get to this place but I rather do that than have someone ruin my hair .... read more

I got my hair done by Millie and I loved it! She gave me a new lively look and certainly left my hair much healthier! Will be seeing her for my next service read more

so before i had weird faded purple (i don't have a before pic:/) and i wanted to go blonde ... and this place did not disappoint. my hair went to the lightest it could go without it being too much for my hair. this place is amazing and they know what they're doing :) read more

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I got recommended to this place by my cousin and she was so right! I drove from Downtown Los Angeles and it was so worth it, Sandra is amazing! read more

Getting drunk while doing peoples hair.. really? hmm! Wow what kind of salon does that. Have more class ladies! So unprofessional...

First off I wanted to give this salon a 5 but there was one thing that I did not like. I went in because I had gone to a salon and the lady totally messed up my hair so bad. I called in an made an appointment here because a friend recommended it. I had Paola, and she was very nice and understanding. She explained my hair situation and she really knew what she was doing. I went from an ugly copper orange color to a very beautiful color. She was extremely knowledgeable of what she was doing and she did an amazing job with the color, I was truly impressed. The only con I have was that she cut my bangs but once I got home I noticed they were crooked, I fixed them myself and everything but other than that she did an extremely nice job and I will be using her from now on! Thank you for fixing my hair! it was a total mess :) read more

I went in looking for my regular hairstylist who wasn't there, so I got my hair done by Sandra. I spend 6 hrs in the chair! I already had a balayage, I just wanted it lighter n roots done. She did such a bad job! My hair had line of demarcation everywhere and random chunky streaks and my roots were extremely brassy. The day I was there I couldn't really tell since it was styled, noticed til the next day. I had to go get it re done somewhere else. read more

Upgrade Salon - :( chunky and brassy no near a soft balayage. - Hair Salons Near Me - El Monte, California

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I honestly do not trust anyone with my hair , but sandra i been going with her for about a year an half. Hands down the best !!! Always give the best results. read more