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    Artkiteks Hair Studio

    4.8 (141 reviews)
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    John B.

    Alright so here the thing Artkiteks is fire, Yelp wouldn't let me put in a fire emoji :( Jeff and his team of talented stylists seriously can make a good day great and an already great head of hair, perfect. Jeff: Jeff has been my go to hair guy since the first time I stared going here. I was interested in trying a new hairstyle, from fresh out of the military and using the same style for the last few years, AND being brand new to the west coast, I was nervous about trying anything new... I KNEW my hair and thought I was comfortable. I was introduced to Jeff and sat down in his chair, expressed my apprehensive nature when it comes to making changes to my favorite taco spot LET ALONE my hair cut I learned to love. Jeff explained to me that bringing out some of my personality in my style with something that wasn't outlandish but added flair to "WHO I WAS" was going to be key in finding comfort in my new persona as a gentlemen of Orange County. The last few weeks my lady had been making comments that she wasn't satisfied with the way her hair was looking, constantly up, and just felt like she couldn't do anything with it. I knew exactly who she needed to see... so today I'm sitting in the chair with Jeff and his staff POURING time and attention into her amazing locks... she did a cut and color today and let's say... it needed it. Jeff knocked out highlights and a beautiful cut, just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations!! The Team: Kai & Monique honestly bring Jeff's studio to life, ANY PLACE can have a greeter "hi, welcome to Walmart" or "do you want fries with that?" These ladies aren't greeters, these women are fixtures of an institution and they add so much value to Jeff's salon, it's a wonder his competitors are even still open. These ladies make this place feel like home, I feel super comfortable when I walk in because I KNOW the quality of the service and the caliber of the knowledge about how to LOVE MYSELF BY LOVING MY HAIR these incredible woman honestly love the clients, and find joy in seeing another satisfied customer in the seat with the absolute game changers that come to work here every day. Artkiteks primary competitive advantage in Orange County is the feeling that you get when you walk out of the studio knowing in your stomach... YOU LOOK AMAZING, you can't duplicate this THE WAY it's been implemented at 765 St. Claire Street. Well done Hefe, thank you so much to you and the ladies for for taking such amazing care of my locks, and giving this 5'6" ginger a much needed boost of confidence!

    Short style by Kai
    Teresa G.

    This is the first time I got my new hairstyle here. Kai is such a nice and professional hairstylist. * Smooth communication~I made an appointment in advance, Kai checked her schedule and spared her extra time for me. It's so easy to make an appointment. * Safe studio~ Kai arrived early, made the salon super clean, and prepared for me. After using the spot washing my hair, she sterilized it immediately. She also earned the mask all the time, the other guest was much more than 6 feet away from me in another room. * Professional taste and skill~ I saved my hair for quite a while, tried to totally change my look, but I was not sure about what I really want. Kai gave me some useful tips, did a new hairstyle based on my personal preference. She also told me which hairstyle would be a good fit and the reason why she can't follow some of the details I told her. I'm really glad she has tons of patience. She insists on her idea due to her professional experiences. I highly recommend Kai as your hairstylist, just as my friend recommended her to me. She has Kai to take care of her hairstyle for years, she is still very satisfied with her skills every time. If you are looking for a new hairstylist, Kai will be your best choice

    Deep deep delicious Burgundy red by @splitendslayer (Jessica Renich)
    Olivia F.

    Such a cool hair salon!!! So clean, modern with a welcoming vibe. It was my first time here and my reason for coming all the way from Burbank is for Jessica Renich (@splitendslayer) I use to drive to Mission Viejo just to see her, but now she's moved a little bit closer haha. If you're looking for someone who knows how to do unicorn hair, vivid neons, highlights, then come see JESSICA!! She's soooo amazing and talented!!!! You'll leave feeling happy, sexy, confident and beautiful She's transformed me from black hair to purple, to green and blue hair and now to a burgundy red head Jess also gave my sisters plain brown hair these beautiful highlights. Is worth the money because my sis doesn't have to get her hair touched up for easily 6 months + I seriously can't say enough about Jess. I've been coming to her for over a year now and I'm always leaving happy.

    Michael gets back to school cut from Jason. Jason cutting Micks hair since he was 4 years old. ARTKITEKS Costa Mesa CA
    Patrick M.

    Continuing my series of positive reviews for this Salon. Jeff is building a powerful brand that feels right and delivers top quality style's and color. Jason John is our family favorite; I can recommend each of the artists on staff, I have come to know each of them, and hold them in the highest regard.

    My not new just improved do. Thanks Cat!
    Sandra B.

    Leave it to me to migrate clear across the country from Hoboken, NJ and find a hair stylist who moved just a few short weeks before me from Jersey City. Not only does she understand the joys of a greasy breakfast sandwich from the Bagel Smashery on a hungover Sunday morning, the way that OC cougars are oddly like Jersey guidos, and the trials of not finding any good pizza in CA, but she also gives one banging haircut. I was a little nebulous about what I wanted. Nothing too dramatic, just better, more shape, more movement. But oh, by the way, I refuse to blow dry or use product. Now please make my all one length, boring as dirt, long stringy hair look amazing, thanks. Well, Cat got the job done. The interior is snug and clean with modern design elements. The receptionist was extraordinarily accommodating with my last minute appointment and schedule changes. Oh, and they practically have a full bar, if getting a buzz with your blow out is your thing. Artkiteks offers high-end salon services without the highfalutin attitude.

    From black to blonde to purple! Hair by Em
    Dani B.

    So I was at a boozy brunch the other day and the bartender had the best hair. I asked him where he got it done and he led me to Artkiteks. Upon reviewing Yelp, I decided I had to book with Esmerelda (Em). First of all, every single person in the salon is friendly and makes you feel extremely comfortable (the complimentary wine also really helps with this - thanks guys!). Secondly, I showed up with medium length hair that was heavily dyed and was almost black (with red tones mixed in as well), and I asked Em to just go wild. I'm typically not the best at knowing or describing what I want, and she was amazing with my lack of hair knowledge and helped to design a fantastic color and style. Pics attached, but let me talk you through how Em is a beautiful beautiful hair wizard. First, she gave me the most flattering, messy bob that is edgy and pretty and all the things all at once. Then she lightened my black hair to a REALLY light blonde in one day annnnd it still feels like hair. Like, no straw spaghetti nonsense... None at all. I was floored. THEN she put together this awesome combo of light and dark purples that makes me look like a stunning human unicorn. AND THEN she gave me a rockin undercut (which we're gonna expand upon next time I'm there). Oh yeah, also she taught me how to style it and gave me a shopping list of products (per my request) because I'm basically a child when it comes to hair care... MY HAIR IS GORGEOUS. MY HAIR IS HEALTHY. EM IS A GENIUS WITH COLOR AND CUTS.

    Hair Color by Rosie
    Toni R.

    This is a cute hair salon in a corner dead end by The Camp. Uniquely decorated. If you're looking for a great hair colorist...then you should definitely come here and book your appointment with Rosie! I've been trying to get the grandma silver grey hair for a minute and have gone to 2 other hair stylist before her. Neither got the color right and the last person I went to, my hair slowly faded to greenish of blonde blue and slowly to a greenish blonde. I definitely needed my hair color corrected! Rosie definitely fixed that and corrected the color to a T! You can see her love and passion for her hair! Very passionate about hair and you can see that through her work. She's very talented! I recommend her to everyone who wants to get the amazing color you've been wanting.

    Hair by Danny - My transformation from brown to platinum.
    Carmen D.

    This is a long time coming and I've waited until now to write a review because I believe after 2 years my stylist is deserving of such a review. I have been getting my hair bleached from a level 2 (dark brown) to bleach blonde/platinum for about 2 years now and I could not be happier with my hair and my stylist Danny (Danielle Schumacher). Meeting Danny was by chance, I was just beginning my transformation from dark brown to platinum when my original stylist was busy and I was in major need of fixing my over grown roots. Now let me tell you, a little about my hair: I was box dying my hair regularly for the past 7 years. I used L'oreal, Garnier and Clarol to go from light to dark, dark to light, to red, black, brown and light brown, over and over again. I loved my hair and I liked changing the color. Then I decided to go blonde. I really wanted to go platinum but after photoshopping my face on a few platinum hair styles I got scared and I thought the color just wouldn't go with my skin tone. So I settled with trying out blonde. Wow did I not know what this meant. Because I had dyed my hair so many different colors my hair needed to be stripped of all the pigments. To begin my transformation from brown to blonde I had to go from dark brown to brown with highlights, to brown red, to brown orange, to orange, to orange caramel to caramel to straw blonde to finally platinum. Trust me, this is not for the faint of heart. I think my transformation took longer because of all the damage I had done to my hair and because I was reluctant to cut my hair. Luckily, I met Danny when I was in the early stages of this transformation and I am lucky to have met her. She took me from orange to platinum and I am so glad I went all the way to platinum because I really love the color. Let me tell you about Danny: Danny is easy to talk to and has been so patient through all my celebrity hair photos I have brought to her. She is very sweet and always asks if I need a beverage and if I am comfortable. She listens to what you want and she will tell you if it's doable and what to expect. She takes care of your hair and will not color/bleach your hair if she feels it will damage it. I enjoy her head massages when she washes my hair and the salon uses the best smelling shampoos. She has never pushed product on me. She has never made me feel rushed or pushed me to do something different than what I wanted. Danny has maintained my platinum hair for two years with literally no breakage and no split ends. I don't need to get a haircut every time I see her which is nice because I want long platinum hair. She is very good at making sure I don't have the dreaded bleach rings. She has even dyed my hair pastel pink for fun! Of course, I strictly follow her instructions on how to care for my platinum hair at home: shampoo 1 or 2 times a week max, use quality sulphate-free shampoos, use conditioner every time I wash my hair and use a mask every week. I blow dry twice max a week and I don't go to bed with wet hair. I keep my touch up appointments 4-6 weeks apart. You pay good money to get the color of your dreams you should take care of your hair right? What I think about the salon: Of course, every time you go to a new salon you always don't know what to expect. Here the people are casual, friendly and happy. I have seen the owner there every time I have gone. I watch the other stylists and they all look like they love what they do. The salon offers complimentary drinks (coffee, water, tea, wine, etc) and wifi. They have plenty of magazines and the receptionist is very accommodating. The salon is kept tidy and smells clean. Chairs are comfortable. The only thing I wish is that they had more parking. The salon is tucked away in a corner next to a cross-fit gym and they have 6 or 7 parking spaces so most of the time I park on the street. Come a little early so you can have time to find a parking spot. I don't like to be late for my appointments. Because I know it's hard to find a good stylist now-a-days (salons are everywhere) I am posting her instagram. It's only smart to look at a stylists work to see if they are a right fit for you. @schatzi_hair.mua I live in downtown HB but I drive to Costa Mesa to get my hair done by her. I am beyond happy with my hair and I am very happy with Danny. I highly recommend her for transformation and correction, bright colors and regular touch ups.

    By yours truly, em (Esmeralda)
    Mar V.

    Em does it again!! Her magic touch! Literally emailed her at midnight basically begging for a last min appt since I'm flying out for my big trip in a few days and need my hair done. She emails me back almost immediately and since I didn't reply, she went out of her way to text me and let me know she could . A-M-A-Z-I-N-G ! I basically made her stay after hours on a Saturday but her and savannah was anything but sweet and accommodating and my hair is now on point and ready for my big vaca!!!! I can't thank enough !!!! And I can definitely go on and on about their service + skills , but let's just sum it up to nothing less than superb . P.s. arkiteks salon is quite out of the way from work and home for me. Traffic is literal hell, but I go through with it for EM . That's how amazing her skills is .

    Bri L.

    I just went to this salon for the first time last Wednesday. I saw Jeff, the owner, after being recommended to him by numerous people. WOW. This is the best my hair has ever been done. I did partial highlights and cut off about 3 inches. Jeff is incredible at color, he does his foil in this very unique way that makes so much sense and is so quick with his cuts. Jeff assistant was also so sweet and did a great job also. I've truly never loved my hair more and would recommend this salon endlessly! Everyone I know who goes to this salon, love their hair no matter who the stylist!

    Hair Cut & Styled by Esmerelda
    Desa D.

    Esmeralda is my girl! I followed her here from her old salon & I love the new place! Very clean and relaxed environment with lots of natural light. It's great! Anyways, I've been going to her for about 4 years now & she ceases to amaze me. If you're unsure about what you want, don't worry ... She knows exactly what you need. If you come in with something specific you want, she makes sure you achieve that look ... but it will be 10x better than what you were expecting! Seriously ... She's a hair God. Lol Now this visit I needed a hair cut. I had box dyed my hair and it was starting to break off (I should've known better and just went to her for new color!). Anyways, I told her to do what she thought was best with it. I trust her 100%, she's NEVER steered me wrong. Here are the results ... I'M IN LOVE. Go see Esmerelda - let her work her magic - you won't be disappointed!

    Ask for Esmeralda she's amazing!!!!  She's  meticulous, smart and cares about your style, anything you want she'll make it work!
    Diana T.

    I used to hate getting my haircut, people didn't understand what I wanted and I always left miserable. Then I met Esmeralda!! I followed her from another salon to here been going to her for 9 yrs. Yes belive it. Super talented and someone you can trust your precious hair with!! You will love your hair after going to her! She's meticulous, smart and cares about your style, anything you want she'll make it work!

    Angela M.

    First off this salon is so cute. Its so hip&& trendy I loved the atmosphere. Esmerelda is seriously amazing! I followed her from her pervious salon because I've been going to her for years, and let me tell you.. she never fails to amaze me. Every time I leave I feel like a million bucks! Her technique is on point!I can't ever see myself going else where with her skills&& awesome personality. I love her&& recommend her to anyone looking for a great stylist!

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    Got a blowout done by Ellie today and she's amazing!! Very fast but quality service. She…read morecommunicated with me beforehand and asked me what I wanted ( curls, bouncy hair) and gave me just that. Clean salon, lots of parking outside too, and they have a waiting area for guests too.

    I booked with Stephanie Gonzales for a tone/gloss appointment, and unfortunately, my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing due to poor customer service. My appointment was canceled the day of, yet I received no text, email, or notification informing me. In fact, at 7:52 a.m. the morning of my appointment (scheduled for 11:15 a.m.), her team texted me confirming details and letting me know what to expect during the service. So, when I arrived and was told my appointment had been canceled due to "miscommunication," I was very confused. What made this even more frustrating was that nowhere on the booking site or Instagram page does it clearly state that new clients are required to complete an email consultation prior to their appointment. After explaining the cancellation, Stephanie quickly asked me to put my hair down so she could assess it and ultimately said she could still fit me in for the service I booked but that I would have to wait because she was busy. During the time slot I had originally booked, she was servicing another client. The most disappointing part of the experience was how cold and unwelcoming the interaction felt. My hair wash was extremely rough, rough enough that the shampoo bottle was even dropped during the service and the entire appointment felt rushed. There was no effort made to make me feel valued as a client. As someone who also works in the beauty industry, I truly believe client experience and genuinely making an effort to talk to your client is important and part of the job. At one point, while going back and forth between me and the other client, she told the other client, "10 more minutes and I'll be all yours," which only reinforced how much of an inconvenience I felt like during my appointment. To be clear, this review is solely based on the customer service experience, not the quality of her work. I'm not seeking a refund. I'm only sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision and in hopes that this feedback is taken seriously by the salon as it seems I'm not the only one with this experience.

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    Updated review! I've been going to Andy Lam for over six years now~ The amount of care, creativity…read moreand knowledge he has is beyond comprehension. Only quality work from him. He was able to bleach my hair from a super dark brown to platinum blonde, all while preserving the integrity of my hair. I wasn't quite sure what color I wanted but trusting in his suggestion, I went with ombre golden sky pink and it came out absolutely gorgeous. If you have a specific color in mind, he can work with you to achieve it but if you're also open to suggestions, he can create many different color combinations. I get so many compliments regarding the color of my hair, as well as how healthy it is. I appreciate that Andy has his own suite- the privacy and ambience of the salon is very chic. You can tell how someone would treat your hair based on their workspace and Andy is all about quality! I very much enjoy going to him for my hair journey, not only because he does a superb job, but also because he is very down-to-earth and cares about your hair's health.

    So happy with my haircut!…read more Andy is super nice and knowledgeable, he takes his time with you and asks questions to get a better understanding of the hair cut and color I want. He was very thorough in reviewing my hair color history and expectations of what I can expect with the hair color I want. He taught me a lot during our session! I am in love with my butterfly haircut and curtain bangs! I also booked another appointment with him , super excited to get balayage done. I will update my review later! If you are looking for a new hair stylist, definitely try out Andy, he is friendly, professional and honest with expectations of your hair (which i have never gotten from other hairstylists).

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    I love this salon and Jessi! Her attention to detail and eye for style are exceptional, and her…read moreexperience really shows in the quality of her work. The salon itself has great energy and a welcoming atmosphere. Always a great experience- I highly recommend it! Cheers

    This was my first time getting color at this salon and I am very disappointed. I asked for natural…read morelight brown highlights and specifically told my stylist I did not want a balayage. Then when my stylist was putting the foils halfway down my hair I reminded her I did not want a balayage and wanted more natural lighter highlights just around my face. She explained what she was doing would create natural highlights throughout. I figured she's supposedly the expert. Sure enough when she removed the foils I had a balayage. Then when she tried to fix it, she made it worse as I now have striped copper lines in my hair. Not light brown, like I asked, they're copper!! Literal stripes down my head, it's quite embarrassing and I wore a hat for the rest of the day. And I'll have to continue to cover my hair until I can get it fixed elsewhere. They look worse in person than in the photos too. Soooo frustrating and especially so because when I called to make the appointment I specifically ask for someone with a lot of experience as I have not had my hair colored or highlighted in a long time and I wanted a very natural lighter highlight.

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