My boyfriend could not say more good things about his experience today at Rapor with their newest…read morestylist Talia! She did such an amazing job with his hair and I would highly recommend her to any man or woman looking for a new stylist in Costa Mesa. Great customer service and an incredible new stylist!

THIS IS $290 I came to this salon in March and returned in…read moreMay for the same service: a highlight root touch-up. Aside from a few highlights around my face and on the top of my head, it didn't look like I had recently had my roots highlights touched up at all. My hair looks grown out as if I had not even had it done. Watch the video and you be the judge. When I brought up my concerns, the owner, I sent her this same video (Emily) explained that this is what the salon considers a partial ROOT highlight touchup. I already had my hair previously bleached . I respect that explanation, but for $240 plus a $50 tip ($290 total), I expected a more noticeable result. She offered to correct it for an additional $50. I'm sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision and have a clear understanding of what this salon considers a partial highlight ROOT service.

I've been going to Amy for my color and extensions, and she is amazing! I've had my fair share of…read morestylists over the years, and no one has ever gotten my color this perfect' Her extension work is next level -- lightweight, seamless, and you'd never know they're not my own hair. Amy really listens, pays attention to detail, and makes sure I leave feeling beautiful and confident. On top of being super talented, she's also just a genuinely kind person! If you've been thinking about getting extensions or refreshing your color, go see Amy. She's the best!!!!!

I just have to rave about Faith at Lotus Salon! She is effortlessly cool, incredibly kind, and so…read moreeasy to chat with. I'm terrible at keeping up with frequent touch-ups (oops) but thanks to Faith my blonde is so low-maintenance. I love how it turned out. She uses great products too. You can truly tell she truly loves her craft and stays dedicated to learning and growing in the hair industry. The Lotus Salon itself was very pretty and modern! Parking is just around the corner (like 5 steps) from the salon and everyone was really nice. I'll definitely be back. Thank you!

I've been going to Thao at Hair Society for several years now. She was the first person to ever…read morecolor my hair, back when I still had virgin hair. I remember feeling extremely nervous the first time I lightened my hair, worried about potential damage. Thao guided me through the entire process and reassured me that she would keep my hair healthy while also making sure it remained low maintenance. Over the years, I've gone from dark to light and back to dark again. Each time, Thao has been incredibly professional and patient. I remember sending her numerous inspiration photos, and she was always honest about what was achievable with my hair. Without causing any damage, she successfully lightened my hair without it ever becoming brassy. Keep in mind when you go light, you have to get it toned and maintain your hair or it could potentially get brassy. Thao is very personable and always makes me feel welcomed and comfortable--like she's not just my hairstylist but also my therapist. I constantly get compliments on my cut and color, thanks to her. Whether it's your first time getting your hair done or you've been coloring it for years and need someone new you can trust, I highly recommend Thao! Hair Society recently relocated and is now at Tomahawk Salon, located at 775 West 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

I just had the best experience with Amanda at Hair Society, just look at the before and after!! She…read moretook that mess, said holdupp and turned my $h*t show into a masterpiece, she really understood the assignment. She said Bibbidi-Bobbidi- Boo honey!! I am looking and feeling summer time fine‍ Amanda was and will forever be a hair genie, and she is super kind and deserves all the stars and more. Have a blessed day

Can I just say, in the past I have had such a hard time finding someone who understands what…read morehairstyle and cut I want. Well today that all changed! I scheduled a haircut appointment with Jaimie and I left feeling like a million bucks. She knew exactly what I NEEDED. She walked me through my haircut and shared some knowledge about my hair. Jaimie went above and beyond and I am super happy with my haircut. No need to drive to Long Beach or Los Angeles for alternative vintage haircuts when Jaimie is here! Will be recommending all my friends to her.

Jade is the best. I've been getting my hair done by Jade for years now, and I absolutely love her…read more I've gotten balayage, highlights and haircuts over time and she's been solid and consistent each time -- not to mention reasonably priced. She's professional, friendly and doesn't upsell anything. Her salon is located near the SoCo plaza with no frills friendly vibe. Highly recommended!

I've been going to Asako for over a decade, and honestly, there is no stylist quite like her. She…read morehas done my hair in a variety of styles, from a bob cut and blunt bangs to an air wave perm, and every look has turned out beautifully. These pictures don't even do her work justice in person. What I appreciate most about Asako is her expertise and guidance on how to style and care for my hair. She's incredibly sweet, attentive, and truly takes great care of her clients. If you're looking for beautiful, natural-looking hair, I highly recommend Asako!

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've been going to Arukas and seeing Asako for…read morearound 10 years. She is such a professional and takes great care with my hair. I've done haircuts, balayage, highlights, full color, etc. with her over the years and always leave happy with the results. I make appointments and never have to wait to get in the chair because she doesn't doublebook. When she left for Japan last year, I haven't been able to find a good stylist and my hair was a mess. I'm SO happy she's back!!

I've been going to Janeth for about 3 years now and I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my…read morehair. When I first started going to her, my hair was super damaged and short, and over time she completely transformed it. My hair is now so much healthier, longer, and stronger thanks to her care and consistency. She always takes her time, listens to exactly what I want, and somehow makes my hair come out even better every time!! She also does my extensions and blends them so perfectly. I always leave feeling pretty, and refreshed after my appointments!!! Not only is she amazing at what she does, but she's also such a sweet and caring person who truly cares about her clients. The salon atmosphere is always relaxing, it honestly feels like a little self-care day every time I go. lol If you're looking for someone who truly cares about hair health and makes you feel beautiful every appointment, I 100% recommend booking with Janeth!!

This review took me months to write because reliving it is genuinely upsetting. I want to start by…read moresaying the stylist I saw, Caitlyn, is a sweet person but she destroyed my hair. I went to her in October for a refresh of my highlights. I was already nervous, since my previous stylist had moved away and always took great care of my fine hair, making sure it never got damaged. I told Caitlyn upfront that I was anxious about letting someone new bleach my hair, given a history of stylists frying it, and that I chose her specifically because she's a senior stylist. She reassured me she doesn't use heat dryers and starts with a low developer, so my hair would be fine. Once I was in the chair, I explained exactly what I wanted: a little brighter, a refresh of all my highlights, but keeping the dark root and dimension shown in my before photo. She agreed and got started. She never mentioned pricing, so I assumed it would be around $400 at most. During the appointment, she suggested going through my ends because they looked dark. I said maybe next time, since I wanted to preserve the integrity of my hair. Later, she mentioned she'd gone ahead and done a few extra pieces at the bottom anyway something I never asked for. By the time she finished washing my hair, it was already dark outside, so I told her not to worry about blow-drying it. I went home with wet hair. Even then, it looked extremely blonde, which worried me, but I assumed it was just because it was wet. At checkout, I was shocked: the total came to $650. I left a tip anyway because she was watching the screen as I paid and I felt put on the spot. (Receipts attached.) When I got home, my husband immediately said my hair looked way too blonde and pointed out broken pieces. He was right. Over the next few days, it kept breaking. My hair had taken years to get healthy, and in one appointment it became dry, brittle, and was falling out. The extra strands she did without asking only made the breakage worse. I ended up buying box dye to fix the color myself, since I hated how it looked. As of June 2026, I've had to cut at least 8 inches off, and I'm still working to repair the damage. This experience caused me real distress -- I loved my hair, and I deeply regret trying a new stylist. I'm sharing this so it doesn't happen to anyone else. Before, after, and current photos are attached.

I want to share a really lovely experience I had today with a new hairstylist I recently found Thao…read more‍ Thao is incredibly sweet, friendly, and easy to talk to, which made me feel very comfortable right away. Even though I only came in for a haircut, she took the time to give me honest advice about my hair. She recommended that I should focus on treating and restoring my hair first, and then come back next time for coloring so the results would look better and healthier. What really impressed me was her thoughtfulness -- she noticed that my roots had grown out unevenly in color, so she went ahead and blended the color to match the rest of my hair. And she didn't charge me anything extra for it, only for the haircut. You can truly tell that she cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. She's not only skilled but also very genuine and attentive. I will definitely be coming back to her again Highly recommend her if you're looking for someone talented, honest, and kind!

I came in for a cut and balayage. It was about 6 months overdue for both. I showed Thao photos of…read morewhat I wanted and described a lob with warm, super natural balayage. Not the kind of white ashey blonde that most hairstylists do. I was also on a time crunch to pick up my daughter from school in time. I was totally apprehensive about giving someone new a try, but she totally delivered on exactly what I wanted, both the sexy cut and the perfect warm balayage. She also got me out in under 3 hours, which is crazy fast! When my husband saw my hair, he said, "I don't know what this is but whatever it is, THIS IS IT. This is the look." Best. compliment. ever. haha

Zenma is really nice and does a fantastic job! I highly recommend her. She has a real attention to…read moredetail and takes great care of her clients!

This was my third visit, and I had another great experience! Jessica gave me a fantastic haircut…read more It started with a hair wash and a scalp massage, which was a nice touch. Jessica is very friendly and easy to talk to, and she finished everything in about 40 minutes without feeling rushed. She also took the time to show me how to style my hair at home, which I really appreciated. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.