Amalya's Hair Studio

I think I've gone to Casandra at Freebirds (for a shag haircut) five or six times now and I love…read moreher!! Gives my hair amazing shape, plus she's very sweet and great to talk to. Excited to have her as my hairdresser until I leave Long Beach! The vibe of the salon is very alternative, which to me is very chill and welcoming.

I recently moved from L.A. to Long Beach, which meant that I had to find a new stylist/salon - and…read moreI'm glad to have found it with Olive at Freebirds! While I went in for a much needed trim, I came out with an even better cut. The space is open and welcoming, and it was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Chatting with Olive was lively and fun, as we both used to live in Seattle and forged that connection. I've been in southern CA for over 20 years, and yet Seattle remains a strong thread. Now it's time for new Long Beach experiences, so thank you, Freebirds Salon!

My haircut :p

After a big chop see before

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Waiting area, hair wash station, and their very cool sign!

Salon 500

4.6(216 reviews)

2.2 mi

Service is great and the ladies are very nice! I recommend…read morefor a haircut, color, tone etc! The owner is very flexible and will tailor to your needs!

Bree was amazing, made me feel so beautiful My hair feels…read moreso healthy and looks so shiny!! Thank you so muchhhhhh!

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After Chemo before Extensions

The Studio O

Certified professionals

To step across the threshold of Studio O on 2nd Street in Long Beach is not merely to enter a…read moresalon, but to be inducted into a sanctum of aesthetic excellence where the very air seems to shimmer with the promise of transformation and the pursuit of beauty is elevated to a high art form. It was with a sense of profound destiny that I first discovered this hidden gem, drawn in by the enigmatic and stylish exterior that sports the magnificent letter "O"--a symbol that I have since come to realize stands not just for Oscar, the proprietor of this fine establishment, but for the "Outstanding," the "Overwhelming," and the "Otherworldly" delight that awaits within. From the moment I first engaged the services of the miraculous Cathy, a true virtuoso of the shears who seems to possess the telepathic ability to discern one's innermost hair desires before they are even spoken, I was irrevocably hooked on a level of service that far surpasses the sterile pretension of even the most prestigious salons in Beverly Hills. My hair, which is a formidable and unruly entity characterized by a thickness and coarseness that would daunt a lesser stylist, is here tamed and coaxed into a state of sublime magnificence through the technical wizardry and tender manipulation of the entire team, resulting in a masterpiece that I am proud to wear upon my head each time I depart. But the magic of Studio O extends far beyond the cut and color; it is an immersive sensory experience where one is enveloped in warmth from the moment of arrival, greeted not as a customer but as a long-lost companion by Oscar and his talented cadre of artists. The interior is a feast for the eyes, boasting captivating wallpaper and a revolving art gallery that stimulates the mind as thoroughly as the ergonomic comfort of the shampoo bowls soothes the body, while the aromatic scents in the restroom and the offering of exquisite coffee drinks cater to one's every comfort

Wonderful and professiona made sure it was comfortable and welcoming very clean everyone was…read morefriendly.

Natural gray mix with a full highlight can be a low maintenance hair color . Root touch ups can last 3 months.

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Lucid Hair Lab

4.9(38 reviews)

2.5 mi

Roberto is the BEST! When I first went to him I had a…read morestylist bleach my hair three months in a row. I am so glad Roberto worked with me and my hair. He helped my bleach damaged hair become silky smooth again. All while still playing around with fun bright colors. After I grew out my hair, Roberto gave me a beautiful balayage. And now we are back to fun bright colors. It was a long journey to get my hair to where it is now but I couldn't have done it without his help! He always knows the best products that work for my hair and I can always trust his advice and recommendations.

I am new to SoCal and this was my second time getting it done after being disappointed with another…read morehair salon who messed up my hair. I did a very thorough investigation on who I wanted to get my hair done with. It always came back to Roberto and his company Lucid Hair Lab. He went over above and beyond for me as this was a very nerve racking experience for me. He is a master at what he does, and that is magic! I felt so comfortable talking with him. He did my first ever balayage and the end result was incredible and perfect! He gave me tips on how to manage and do upkeep with my hair. He literally saved my life and am now a life long customer!

Bronde Balayage

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Salon Drew

4.8(1.4k reviews)

4.6 mi

Certified professionals

Established in 2002

Have been coming here for the past 5 years and have always had a great haircut. Linda and Nicole…read moreare both wonderful, highly recommend!

Jaidyn takes pride in her work. She makes you feel seen and heard. She way able to fix up my hair…read moreand feel confident. She works her magic!!

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M.k salon

4.8(378 reviews)

1.3 mi

After a few fix-ups from a botched haircut at another salon, I came in to see Maly for one small…read morerefinement. I was really nervous about getting my hair cut again, but she listened carefully to what I wanted, was mindful of preserving my length, and checked in with me throughout the process. She was kind enough to fit me in for the quick adjustment, and I really appreciated her generosity and willingness to help. I'd definitely recommend her :)

My mom & I had such a lovely experience at M.K Salon! My mom got a touch-up & tone for her short…read morehair. Maly did a cool blonde tone & even styled it into a soft blowout. For me, I got a fresh balayage. Maly fixed my previous bleach, toned my hair twice for the perfect shade, then gave me a nice cut & styled it beautifully. I honestly didn't know how to explain what I wanted, but I showed her a few inspo pics & she immediately knew what to do. Her salon is small & tucked away in a little plaza in Long Beach, but so worth finding! We actually know about her because my mom's coworker referred us! The atmosphere is so intimate with only 3 salon chair. Oh! She treated us to complimentary ramen & donuts lol. Prices are unbelievably affordable.. only $400 for both of us, including tip! That's rare these days!! The only small note is that Maly has a bit of a heavy hand while working!! My mom on the other hand said she actually loved it because it felt like a scalp massage . Overall, we're obsessed with our new hair and will definitely be back.

Before and after

On the right is what I got vs the picture I showed her many times for reference.

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Sage Salon and Spa

Women-owned & operated

I'm grateful to have found Vanessa! Not only does she do an amazing job with highlights, but she's…read morefabulous with fantasy colors I've struggled to find a stylist who is not only able, but willing to change things up, get creative, and try fun colors and styles. The cut she did made my hair look so much healthier; it became more manageable and a breeze to style - or not - on mornings when I'm in a rush, I'm able to air dry and go, which is so so helpful. To top it all off, she's a wonderful person. I highly, highly recommend Vanessa and Sage Salon & Spa!

I asked for a V shape cut with layers and That is not what I got even tho I showed her an example…read morepicture, I was left with a v shape cut and no layers. Even after going back and asking her to add more layers she trimmed a few hairs and left it the same. I had to go down the street to get it fixed by a different salon. Sage salon and their worker Marina suos waisted my time for 4 hours and my money

Green ,blue,silver ! Boom done by Vanessa

Beautiful new color ! Get it done at Sage S.

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Carmel Balayage

The Den Salon

4.7(302 reviews)

2.7 mi

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about this salon! We just started coming here, but they…read morehave treated us with so much kindness and made us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. Everyone is incredibly personable, professional and patient. Shannon has been doing my daughter's hair, and I am always so happy with how beautiful it turns out. You can tell she truly cares about their work and she takes pride in making sure her clients leave feeling good and loving their hair. One of the things I appreciate the most is how accommodating Shannon is willing to work with my unpredictable schedule. That kind of understanding and flexibility means more to me than they probably realize. It's rare to find a salon where you not only love the quality of the work, but also genuinely love the people and the way they treat you. Today, the owner went above and beyond for my daughter and I, he made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and taken care of here. I'm so grateful we found them and I would recommend this salon over and over again. If you're looking for talented stylists who are professional, kind, accommodating, with a great environment and truly care about their clients, this is the place!

I love the atmosphere and the staff is great! Special shout out to Shannon who really made me feel…read moreheard and did a great job with my cut!

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Dean Anthony Salon

4.8(1k reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

Certified professionals

22 years in business

I had a wonderful first-time experience with Michelle Shelton at Dean Anthony on Tuesday! I was…read morenervous about trying a new stylist, but Michelle and her sweet assistant, Cali, made me feel so welcome. Michelle is a great communicator and a true educator. She took the time to truly listen to what I wanted, asked about my current routine, and discussed my hair concerns--what works and what doesn't. What really impressed me was how educational the experience was. While blow-drying my hair, Michelle explained what she was doing and why, giving me the confidence to recreate the look at home. I walked out with a fantastic cut, affirmation on the products I'm already using, and a recommendation for one new product that is going to be a game-changer for my naturally silver hair. Overall, a phenomenal first visit--I've already booked my next appointment!

This is my second time at this salon and I drove from mission viejo because I enjoy the experience…read more This time I sat with Jenny & she was friendly, gentle due to my fine hair & scalp dermatitis, was friendly & honest. I will be coming back to see her again!

Balayage by Artistic Team Educator, Jonathan

Relax and enjoy!

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Sunkissed Balayage by Jonathan at Dean Anthony Salon

Seven Hair Studio

4.7(283 reviews)

0.9 mi

Great find on retro row. I was in need of some emergency cut services before a big family event…read more They found me someone fast who was great and got me in same day. Decor was a clean, hip salon. They took me in late on a Friday. Offer plenty of products on the wall for purchase. All so friendly. So chill and consultative. I'll be going back again for sure.

Edit: not the owner trying to make excuses instead of holding her stylist accountable. BFFR Period…read morepoint blank I have made time out of my days to commit to our appointments and the first time I did have to change the appointment I stated IF SHE CANT ITS FINE WE CAN STICK TO ORIGINAL, no biggie I can make the original, and then she cancels like bruh we could have stuck to the original & then I couldn't say yes to appointments offered the following day or week because: 1. I had a flight the next day like at 6am 2. when I return I go back to school Mon- Thurs literally 10am -3:30pm and then 6:30pm-9 3. I work 14 hour shifts Fri- Sunday . Not once did she offer if I'd like another stylist , not once did she offer a real accommodation . Let's be real and hold accountability , because this second cancel the day of appointments, messaging me hours before on IG asking to move my appointment earlier to then canceling is WILD . Original : I know the stylists have their own way of booking or dealing with affairs apart of the salon but I think it's wild they have a rebooking fee of over $30 if client has to reschedule last minute their appointments BUT when I get my appointment canceled TWICE by the stylist ON THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT , due to "family emergencies" that apparently always happen. I think it's wild that a stylist can waste a clients time and day considering the first time it was canceled I had planned to get my hair cut before my birthday trip and today it got canceled I had just told my boss no to coming in for a shift because of my scheduled appointment ... what do we clients get in return besides wasted time and lost money ? At least she returned my $20 deposit that has been kept since August but damn , homegirl really needs to take care of home before taking appointments , we have a life out here too.

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Jacqueline M.

9 years ago

I found this place after living across the street for over 5 years. I can't even believe how many times I walked by before I found Amalya. It was by chance that I bought a groupon to get a facial at this establishment. While waiting for my aesthetician to set up go my facial, I couldn't help but notice that the woman in Amalya's chair had a killer haircut. I am usually insanely particular about people doing my hair as I was raised in the hair industry. At any rate, went with my gut and decided to make an appointment with Amalya a couple days later. Man, am I happy about gut instinct. Amalya is great and gave me one of the best haircuts I have had in a very long time. I have been back once a week for a blow dry since then, and look forward to many more appointments to come. Bravo Amalya. read more

Born P.

7 years ago

I have been Amalya's client for over 14 years. In those years I never had color or haircut anywhere else. In fact, those few times I briefly considered trimming my hair elsewhere, it felt like cheating. :)))) She is super attentive and diligent as far as accommodating your every whim. If you ask for an inch to be trimmed off, you can be 100% sure it's going to be an inch, not more, not less. Same with color - down to the finest hue. Your word is her command! :) Amalya is also an incredibly pleasant person, which is important when you spend a couple of hours in her company during your appointment. Love! Love! Love! Blessed the day (14 years ago!) when I had my first appointment with Amalya. read more

alexis c.

4 years ago

I cannot put into words how pleased I am with Amalya's work. I have been seeing the same hairdresser my entire life, and for the better part of 15 years have refused to go to anyone else. After moving away from home, I haven't had anyone touch my hair in nearly 2 years, so you can imagine my trepidation walking into the studio. Amalya took perfect care of me, made me feel comfortable and safe, and listened to my every wish. my hair turned out absolutely stunning and I'm so happy to say I finally found another hairdresser. Thank you, Amalya!! read more

Cristal G.

9 years ago

Hands down, the best and most professional hair stylist I have come to know. I came in for partial highlights and a haircut that would tune up my style. Took her advise on the color of my highlights I could not believe how beautiful and elegant it looks. Came in one person and walked out another!! You can tell Amalya puts heart into her work. I will be coming back! read more

Elena A.

2 years ago

Amalia has been my go-to colorist for almost 7 years, and she's absolutely amazing! Her talent and attention to detail are unmatched--I always leave feeling incredible. I've sent all my friends to her, and they now travel from all over Los Angeles just to see her. If you want stunning results and someone who truly cares, Amalia is the one! read more

Jahzzer C.

9 years ago

Omg Amalya is the best. I couldn't be happier with my blonde I've been to many hair dressers but none compare to her wow skills!!! I found her on Groupon she took me in right away and I have found my permanent hair dresser !!! If there were 10 stars she's deserve every one of them !!! Her talent for blonde colors is out of this world !!! read more

MA Dee R.

9 years ago

Been going with Amalya for almost a year now. Since the first day i knew i wouldn't need to look for anyone else. I have a 2 hour commute that is absolutely worth it. Customer service ***** stars highly recommended if you're looking for a professional experience at a great rate. Amalyas hair studio is the place. read more

AM R.

9 years ago

Just moved to California and WOW I hit the jackpot with this salon! I should have known from Amalya's long beautiful, blond hair that I would be in good hands! I have real tricky blond hair and I think I have never had a better cut & highlight - not hyperbole - the truth! I highly, highly recommend this salon! read more

Teresa T.

9 years ago

Amalya is awesome!!! I got a Groupon cause I had my hair done somewhere else and my hair was gold not only she corrected it but it came out better than I could ever imagine she is a true colorist and she knows what she's doing! I will continue to go to her forever! read more

Anonymous A.

8 years ago

Amalya transformed my hair! She does an amazing job coloring, cutting, and toning. This was definitely the best experience at a salon I've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

Mary R.

10 years ago

If you want quality, openness, respect of your likes dislikes, and full satisfaction. Then this is the place to get your moneys worth. Highly recommended. read more

Tony P.

9 years ago

Amalya is amazing! She's always does an awesome job and is super flexible with my busy schedule. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! read more

Rossy L.

9 years ago

Love it.I cane with my friend to get her hair done, and I'm definitely will come here to get mine done too next month.

Amalya C.

2 years ago

greatest! Highly recommend Awesome colorist, great layer cuts. Great with gents cuts too

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