I found Liel on yelp after searching for blonde balayage near me. My hair was literally a hot mess and I needed help finding a better solution to my bad roots! I ended up getting two "root smudges" and bangs trimmed by Liel and I really liked the color - hooray for smudges! The price seemed fair and even though she was a little slow to respond/schedule/confirm the first time, the second time she was very accommodating to my very last minute request, and to me, that more than made up for the first slow time around. However....when I tried to schedule a third appointment on July 23rd, it turned into days and weeks of confusing texts (the most recent I received today) that quite frankly got a little personal and unpleasant I think Balayage by Liel would be so much better with a more efficient scheduling system, and by keeping the communication with me, the client, more professional and respectful. Based on my poor customer experience, and my current hair withstanding, I would not recommend Balayage by Liel to my friends or family. With damaged hair and growing roots, time is of the essence, and when it comes to customer service, I don't think it's right to speak to a customer (who only wants to book your good services!) in an ill-tempered way. But I have to give credit where it's do! I liked the color and maybe if it wasn't a 110 degree summer the smudge would've lasted longer and I wouldn't have bleach blonde next to dark roots (for the record I am naturally blonde but there is such a stark line between the dye and natural color ). I liked that Liel introduced me to "root smudges" which I think are a brilliant solution to rooted blondes everywhere! And the salon (albeit empty with no refreshments offered) was clean and pretty with lots of light I wish Liel nothing but the best and I hope this review will be helpful! read more

Liel is an artist and represents everything you would want in a hair stylist. Okay, I will admit that I'm afraid one day she will become so famous that she won't have time for my hair. However, I also know that I'll be doing this world a big disfavor if I don't put this review out there, so here it goes... I am ultra picky when it comes to a hair stylist. And I mean picky as in throughout med school in Chicago and residency in LA, I always ended up back in Huntington Beach, Orange County to see my hair stylist! My world was turned upside down last year when my stylist in OC told me she was moving to another State. Nervously I started searching the LA area. Thankfully, I came across Balayage by Liel and set up an appointment. Liel took her time with my hair, asked all the right questions, while still maintaining the confidence that you look for in a stylist. She is extremely detail oriented and pretty much paints your hair picture perfect. My balayage has NEVER looked better, while my hair still looks healthy and shiny. In fact, when I look at my pictures from last year, I wish I started seeing her sooner! Liel is the absolute GAME CHANGER and the Holy Grail that every girl looks for in a hair stylist. At the same time, she's so humble and personable that you'll totally feel comfortable and at home. If you're looking for the perfect balayage, Liel is your girl. Absolutely, positively, 100% recommend her (as long as you guys don't make her so busy that I can't get an appointment hehe ) Thank you Liel for doing what you do! read more

I had never dyed my hair before coming here...and did months and months of research as to the perfect person to do a balayage. I came across Liel's work and was convinced she was the girl I would entrust with my virgin hair...and let me tell you, it was the best decision I made. She took the best care and used top quality products to bring this balayage to life. So excited for my new hair and couldn't be more grateful for Liel! read more

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Had my hair done by this sweet girl yesterday. And I'm very impressed. She really listened to what I wanted but also gave little professional suggestions here and there. I truly love the outcome! Everyday I have my hair in a bun and never even realized how ugly my highlights have been so when I contacted her, I just wished for the best. I am going to a wedding today and I am just super excited to finally let my hair down and not be embarrassed with how it looks. Thank you so much, Liel! And I'm sure I'll see you again. Don't forget me when you become instafamous read more

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This review is long overdue (got a balayage back in February) but I wanted to make sure I wrote this as Liel was amazing! I hadn't dyed my hair in a while because I never got the color I wanted with previous stylists. I showed photos of what I wanted and Liel let me know what color would be possible as my hair is naturally dark brown. She also took the extra measure to test whether my hair could safely be bleached because the bottoms of my hair were still digitally permed. I appreciated the care she took into making sure my hair would remain healthy throughout the process! I am so pleased with the results and immediately could tell that she knows what she is doing! I love my hair so much and have not had to deal with any brassiness over these past 6 months! read more

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I want to thank Liel for all her hair help. I needed to cut my damaged ends ..... and also was hoping she had time to help with my hair color disaster. She is the sweetest and so helpful. She was able to do both in a short amount of time. I am excited for her to help me get my hair to a healthy and good starting point so she can do her magic. Definitely recommend Liel to anyone looking for beautiful hair and a sweet hairdresser, look no further! read more

Couldn't be happier I chose Liel to do my balayage. She took the time to go over exactly what I wanted as it wasn't a traditional balayage and it came out absolutely perfect. She listened to my every request and did a fantastic job on my coloring. While at the salon she paid very close attention to detail and never felt rushed. Big plus that she was also so sweet and professional. Highly recommend Liel for anyone looking to do a balayage. read more

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Liel works wonders on my hair. I highly recommend her. Ive been coming back to her as she has been the only hair dresser to understand what I like and want. Shes the best.! Also very professional and great customer service. read more

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I am beyond happy I found Liel via Yelp! She is extremely gifted with her Balayage skills. She makes it a goal to achieve the look you want and what's best for your hair type. I find her to be a specialist in many skills: Balayage Curly hair Damaged hair Correction color Styling curls with a flat iron (very cool technique) Gentle hands so it's a comfortable experience Customer Service Don't hesitate and text her to book! She's a fantastic hair specialist. read more

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Just 3 words. Oh My God! Liel is genius! I definitely recommend her to everyone who want amazing hair. Thank you Liel one more time and definitely see you again:) read more

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Liel is amazing! Totally worth my drive from the South Bay Area. She made the appointment super easy. I communicated what I wanted - brown/blonde balayage and she delivered! I warned her that I'm half African American and Filipino so my hair is thick (I usually have trouble finding a hairdresser that is familiar with my hair texture) but she assured me that I needn't worry. She was right. She actually styled my hair way quicker than I do and I've had years of practice on my own hair. I'll definitely be returning for my touch up and my next trim. Thank you Liel!! read more

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All I can say is WOW! Liel is so amazing I could not be happier with how my hair turned out!! This is the first time I've ever done balayage/colored my hair so I was looking for something that was subtle and natural-looking while still refreshing my look and she did it so perfectly. Liel definitely knows what she's doing and she's so attentive to what you want and the look you're going for. When she turned me around to see the final product I was SHOOK I could not believe how good my hair looked! She was super easy to contact and seriously so sweet. I'm extremely impressed and I highly recommend her!! If you want amazing hair, look no further and go make that appointment with Liel! read more

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As someone who had never colored her hair before and was extremely nervous, Liel actively listened to my vision and offered such a warm and comforting environment. I could not be happier with my results! read more

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I am one of the most particular people about my hair and Liel completely transformed by hair in such a beautiful and subtle way. She is so meticulous and particular about how she paints the hair which put me at ease through the entire process. My hair came out so gorgeous and remained very bouncy and healthy. I could not be happier with the result! read more

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Got my balayage done by Liel today and all I can say is WOOOOW! This was my first time coloring my hair and I was extremely nervous as I've never done it before and have done extensive research before making the decision to go with Liel, and I couldn't be happier! Liel really took my vision and brought it to life and I have received countless compliments in the short few hours I've had my hair. She colored my hair, along with custom colored my extensions and it came out seamless and amazing. It also helps that she's so easy to talk to while ur in the chair. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Liel is absolutely amazing! She was quick to respond and really took the effort to understand what I wanted. I get super nervous when it comes to coloring my hair since a lot of my hair stylists in the past have gotten intimidated by how long and thick my hair is...not Liel. Long and thick is her speciality! She took her time and really made me appreciate the work and time that goes into a balayage. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great hair experience! read more

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She is the balayage master! I was a little skeptical that balayage would work on my hair as it is curly. A lot of the balayage pictures I have seen in the internet were of people with straight hair. I spoke with Liel and as someone who also has curly hair, she assured me it would look great. I went January 2019 to get a balayage and was so happy with the results. It looked equally great even after my hair went back to naturally curly. I recently went back to Liel after a year and a half and got my balayage redone to be lighter than before. I love my hair and I'm happy I got it done before my birthday! So many people have complemented me on my hair and have asked where I got it done. It's safe to say I HIGHLY recommend getting your balayage done with Liel. She is super kind and very knowledgable in hair care. Thank you Liel and can't wait to go back! :) read more

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Liel was great accommodating to my schedule and was very friendly! I wouldn't have trusted anyone else with coloring my hair for my first time. She was patient with my long hair and it came out better than I could've imagined. read more

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I was a little worried about coloring my hair, but I told Liel what I wanted and she made it happen beautifully!!! She blends the color so it's not a jarring, harsh, or damaging dye job. She also really focuses on maintaining and strengthening your hair quality which is always a plus at a fair rate. read more

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I found Liel through yelp after getting an astronomical estimate from another salon! I wanted to go to someone with just as much skill and found Liel. I loved the photos on Yelp and Instagram so I took a chance. And I am SO happy that I did! I LOVE my balayage and it came out exactly how I imagined it should look. These are my before and after pics. You can see it came out perfect! Thank you Liel! read more

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To start, liel was a pleasure and sweetheart to work with. Being myself, super picky and always nervous about trying new places. liel, understand exactly what I needed to look my best. Her magical talent to produce the hair better then I had imagined... this is my now hair guru, I'll be back for more!!! Xo miriam read more

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Liel was sooo sweet and sooo talented at what she does! She communicated very well with me with setting up an appointment. She's a very chill person and was nice to talk to while getting my hair done. I explained what I was looking for when I got there and she delivered it SO well! I highly recommend her! I'll let these photos do the talking :) read more

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Just moved to the valley from Santa Barbara and needed to find someone in the area to trust with my hair. I couldn't have made a better choice than trusting Liel. First, she was extremely sweet and took the time to understand the exact look I was going for and made a few suggestions that could make the look POP like face framing. She didn't take too long (2 hours) and made the experience very enjoyable. Overall, my hair turned out BETTER than what I expected. I have recommended her to all of my friends already because it's hard to find a stylist that gives you the exact style you want (and better). It's perfect I'm really happy I found such a gem to do my hair! Note: 2 hour parking meters are enforced and she is currently located at KB Salon. read more

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Liel is Super sweet, and met my expectations. I was nervous to give balayage a try due to bad experiences before but she reassured me the whole way it would turn out great and it did! I really love my hair and look forward to coming again! read more

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Let me start by saying that I am a hairstylist for 20 years now and I've worked with Liel for almost 4 of those years. I am very picky about my hair and am extremely choosy about who I let touch my hair. I haven't really had any color work done on my haor for almost 6 years due to health issues but finally now that I am doing better and have my haor health back I' was getting the urge to go blonder. I have watched Liels work and she has a natural talent for balayqge. Her work is seemless and her clients are always over the moon happy. I decided to ask her to balayqge my grungy dishwater blonde hair. I also have a lot of grey coming in. I was a bit nervous but told her to do what she thought would look good and work best for my length and texture. I knew she'd do a good job but after the foils came out and I blowdried my hair I couldn't believe how good it looked. It far exceeded my expectations! I am in love with her technique and am in love with my hair for the first time , Its never looked this good even in the past when I was having it highlighted on a regular basis. Liel has magic in her hands you can't go wrong with her. She also is very concerned with keeping the integrity of the hair and does not push it past the limits. No one else will be touching my hair except her from here on out. I'm hooked. And the best part is that Liel is the sweetest person you'll meet. I adore her and so does everyone else. I can't recommend Liel enough if you are looking for balayage or color work. Thank you Liel for making me feel great about my hair again read more

Let's just put it out there that I've never dyed my hair before. I finally took the plunge after admiring photos of balayage highlights on Instagram for years. Not only did Liel put me at ease with her warm personality, she also highlighted my hair to perfection. Tip: for people who cannot describe colors like me, it helps to bring a picture of the color you want! read more

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I wanted a caramel balayage and Liel didn't disappoint! She took her time to make sure it was everything I wanted-natural and not too close to the root. She's so nice and down to earth-great to talk to especially because I feel like it can be be awkward while someone's working on your hair for a while usually. Definitely will come back here again and will recommend to my friends :) read more

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Liel is amazing! She tells me what I need to improve the quality of my hair or what she thinks will look best for my face - her advice is spot on. She's an expert! I have never been more happy with my cut and style when leaving a salon! If you're looking for someone who is equally talented as she is nice and sweet, then look no further than Liel! You won't be sorry :) Lots of street parking available as well. read more

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A hairdresser with an artistic talent! Her color technique & styling is amazing- She really loves what she does and delivers what you ask for...I would highly recommend Liel to my friends and family! read more

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I found Liel through her Instagram @balayagebyliel and I am so glad I did because she is amazing! I just left the salon and am in awe! I had a balayage ombré (for the first time) done somewhere else a week ago that was turning green/ brassy and she was able to transform my hair!! She's so talented, super sweet, and has great intuition on what to do/ how to deliver what you want even when you can't exactly express what you want in words. She told me everything she was doing as she was doing it and gave me tips for hair care at home. Setting up an appointment was effortless through Instagram. I lucked out that she had availability this weekend! She is my new person that I'll be coming back to even if she leaves the valley. I'd trust her to do any of my friends/ family members hair. read more

I got my first balayage done by Liel 2 weeks ago! I've been loving my new hair so much! Contacting her and making an appointment was really easy! She is such a sweet person and so fun to talk to! I wanted a subtle balayage and her detailed work is beautiful! I highly recommend her!!! :) read more

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Liel is truly an artist! She was very welcoming and super fun to talk to! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get a balayage! Been getting so many compliments on my new hair. She's The best. read more

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I contacted Liel about a month ago after doing tons of research on balayage experts and procrastinating because I was too nervous to let anyone touch my hair. Parts of my hair had already been through a good amount of processing: perm, color, etc. and I knew it would be easy to mess up if I went to one of these Beverly Hills Insta-worthy, factory-style salons that churn out customers as quickly as they can while a stylist simultaneously works on 5 people at once. After looking through probably thousands of photos, I finally decided to reach out to Liel. I had waited until the last minute before an extremely important occasion and partly didn't believe I could get my hair done in time. Liel, who knew me from no one, reached out to me at lightning speed, asked for some basic photos (current/inspiration), quoted me, answered all my concerns, and did her best to accommodate me. Ok, that's all amazing right? But we all know that sometimes, things are too good to be true. I've had great booking experiences followed by tearful exits. But let me say this: Liel is by-far my favorite stylist I've ever had the pleasure of receiving services from (and trust me, I'm a total salon hopper). Being in Liel's chair was like.. hanging out with a super chill girlfriend for a few hours and leaving with supermodel hair. Hair color: on point. Haircut: exactly what I wanted. Hair health: just as good as when I walked in. Liel is a total sweetheart and a true artist -- just a GEM of a person. If you need your hair done, I'd call her. Like now. read more

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For someone who has never touched or colored her hair you can only imagine how nervous I was coming into this but Liel made the whole process so smooth! After messaging her for an appointment she asked for a photo of my current hair and talked me through the process and her recommendations on what I can do especially because I was a first timer and a little scared to touch my hair. She showed me pictures of similar hairstyles that would be a good fit for me and just like that we were ready to do it! She is such a sweet and considerate stylist she talked me through the whole process while we were there and the end result was just amazing! I could not be happier and cannot wait to come back for more!! Highly recommend! read more

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I found Liel through a friend and am SO SO happy she recommended me to her! Liel is so sweet and did such an amazing job. I can't stop looking my hair- I am in love with how it came out. Also she is very easy to get in touch with! Pics don't do it justice. Thank you Liel read more

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I went in for an appointment with Liel this morning and I can't sing enough praises! Messaging her and setting up an appointment was very easy. She had such a good, easygoing vibe from the get-go and I felt already that I was in good hands. When I met her, she was open and receptive to the kind of look I wanted but at the same time she was realistic and cared about my hair and the effect that the color I wanted would have had on my hair. We settled for a very happy middle and I love the balayage so much! We also had such a lovely and engaging conversation and I will definitely be back again in the future. Thank you so so much!!! read more

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Liel is an excellent colorist, she was very informative about the coloring process and hair care, which eased my anxiety as it was my first time coloring/bleaching my hair. Liel is also super sweet and makes three hours go by in a breeze. I absolutely love the end result and will definitely be returning to Liel. read more

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Liel was amazing! It was my first time getting my hair done professionally done and she did an amazing job and made sure I was happy with the result! I am definitely coming back to her and highly recommend :) the before and after pictures say it all! read more

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I'm obsessed with my hair. Liel asked me what I wanted and every step of the way she listened, from the color to cut to style. She took her time and made it a wonderful experience. Her color and cuts speak for themselves! read more

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Liel is such a talented hair stylist and colorist!! I was so pleased with the balayage she did on my hair. She was so professional, timely, and so enjoyable to be with for the time being! Can't wait to go back to her and get my hair retouched. 10/10! read more

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