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    Be Kekoa

    4.8 (95 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Chemical treatment

    Color only

    Haircut

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    Ciara T.

    They were incredibly kind!!! I want to focus on this because experience was 10/10! I just wish I was taught more about my hair type/length and what to expect. Yes, I am wrongly expected the volume and definition they all have on their GORGEOUS hair. Also, part of this is my fault because I booked the wrong service initially and was late. I'll take full responsibility for that. If you have short 4B/4C hair like me, I'd recommend skipping. Unless you want it to look like this. I do think they are best for longer, looser curls or if you big chop (literally what I did right after leaving) Honestly a 1 star result but that's partially MY FAULT because I didn't book the consult or have realistic expectations. They were AMAZING and I wish I could go back just to chat

    Tanika W.

    My experiences at Be Kekoa have always been professional, pleasant, and even uplifting--they've had me laughing more than once. Kai, Mary, Brandie, and Ty are consistently welcoming, greeting me with genuine smiles and kindness. I always feel at home here, and I'm truly grateful to have found this salon.

    Hope D.

    I had such an amazing time at Be Kekoa. I was recommended by a few people when I asked about curly cuts, so I decided to give them a try and I'm so glad I did! I had just given birth to my daughter, was feeling a lack of confidence, and needed a boost to feel like myself again. As soon as I arrived to the salon, I was met with smiles, warmth, and love. I had the privilege of meeting Brandie, Ty, Kayulani, and Ms. Mary, and their personalities literally changed my life. It sounds cliché, but they helped me transform into the woman I am today. Brandie provided me with a curly cut, trim, and color which also included a wash and hydration treatment. When I say she treated my curls with LOVE!!! I had not had an experience like that before. Brandie asked me many questions about my curls, daily hair routines, and what my goals were. Simple questions I couldn't answer because I hadn't been too knowledgable regarding my hair and I began to feel shy and ashamed. Brandie encouraged me, rid of my shame, and we built a plan together. At the end of my service, I bought the Be Kekoa hair products, which are amazing for my curls and have the best smell! Needless to say, by the time I left the salon, I felt as though I had new family. No longer was I feeling insecure or shame, but I felt whole and new. I felt beautiful. Thank you Be Kekoa, Brandie, Ty, Kayulani, and Ms. Mary, for not only healing my curls, but for healing me. I will continue to spread the word about how amazing you are! 10/10, highly recommend.

    Toni G.

    I wanted to provide an update on my experience at the salon with regard to coloring. I went in there with the picture of a hair color that I wanted, and I walked out with exact color maybe even better for me and my complexion they were kind and nice and they really knew what they were doing. I don't know cosmetology but they seem to know what they were doing when mixing the proper colors together. I'd say I'm a very happy customer and if you have any thoughts about coming to the salon? I highly recommend it if you want to work with somebody experience in curly hair.

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    Jasmine B.

    Wonderful energy, all the staff were so nice, love my cut! Haven't had my hair cut in over a decade and I was very nervous, but left absolutely satisfied

    Sarah S.

    One of the best curly haircuts I've had! My hairstylist of 10+ years is no longer doing hair and recommended Be Kekoa multiple times for their hair products and to get my hair done. When my hairstylist closed her salon, she recommended I finally try Be Kekoa out and I'm so glad I did. I drove from San Diego to Temecula and I'll do it over and over as I'm so happy with how it came out. I had braids in my hair and kept them in for too long so my hair texture was damaged a bit. I got a treatment to address the damage and a scalp treatment as I have severely itchy scalp. I left with a tingly fresh scalp with not a dandruff in sight and my hair on day 1 looked great but day 3-4 was amazing. I've added a picture of my hair right after the hair cut & style and then 2 photos from family photos I took after restyling my hair a week later. I'm in love with the shape! Ms. Brandy is so friendly and fun. She has a wealth of knowledge about natural hair and gave my hair the VIP treatment. The salons prices are so reasonable and well below prices I've seen anywhere even in the I.E. or even the Temecula area. I ended up buying some products too which I love, the scalp serum and the exfoliating shampoo bar. Can't wait to go back to get a color service

    Me and MOH on Left sporting our curls from be Kekoa
    Rachelle R.

    This is a long review but completely worth reading! I initially found Be Kekoa after booking a destination venue at a vineyard in Temecula, CA. I wanted to wear my natural curls for my bridal hair and have a natural hair/texture aesthetic for my bridal party. Several months ahead of the wedding I reached out to Be Kekoa- first via email then I followed up with a phone call. I recommend contacting the salon via phone with a follow up email to receive a quick response. I was connected with Kai who was available to do my hair for my 8/10/24 wedding. The phone consultation was incredibly pleasant and Kai was a true professional. She went out of her way to book a hair trial that coincided with our venue tasting so I didn't have to make an additional trip to Temecula. The salon is located in downtown Temecula- only 15 minutes from most of the vineyards so it was easy to travel to on the day of the trial and wedding. During my trial Kai discussed my hair inspiration and worked with my texture to achieve the desired look. She even gave me a much needed trim- taking care to discuss how much she recommended removing and respecting the length I was willing to cut. For my curly/coil textures you understand how important this is- I am no stranger to someone cutting off several inches when I only agreed to a "trim." Kai frequently checked in to make sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process and I was very happy with the end result. During the session she noted the products we used and discussed additional recommendations prevent frizz on the day of the wedding. The Be Kekoa product line (which they use in the salon) is terrific, curl safe, and is available on the website for easy shipping to stock up. By the end of the trial Kai discussed a proposed day of timeline so I could easily coordinate with my makeup artist. In fact, she even recommended a make up artist who worked in the area that specialized in skin of color (who I ended up booking and wrote a separate google review for). I was so happy with the result I even asked my bridal party if they wanted to book with Be Kekoa for the wedding. My MOH (seen in pictures with me) and 3 nieces all decided to book with Kai who was able to accommodate them. Because my nieces have lots of hair, both Brandi and Kai did their twist outs the day before the wedding. They handled working with 3 young girls (ages 3, 7, and 9) who never have been to a salon extremely well. My eldest niece struggles with her coily texture and Brandi made her feel more confident with her affirmation cards. By the end of the session she was smiling and you could feel the joy radiating off of her. The next day Kai came in at 7am sharp to work her magic on both my MOH and I. My hair came out exactly as we discussed and Kai finished early. With her extensive knowledge of different textures and curl patterns she also nailed my sister's hair as well, despite not having a prior trial. The pricing was established well ahead of time, was extremely transparent and reasonable for the services provided- less than $800 for all of us (this includes bridal hair with a wash/glaze/style/steam, MOH wash/style/steam, twist outs with wash/steam for 3 girls). In short I'd like to give a big thanks to Kai, Brandi and Be Kekoa. My hair was perfect and my nieces/MOH looked beautiful! I absolutely recommend Be Kekoa for your special events or if you're looking for a curly/texture hair salon. When I visit my friends in the area I will be stopping in for a hair fix with Kai and Brandi!

    Raquel G.

    Brandy is absolutely amazing! She provided both my daughter and me with the best treatment and curly cuts we've ever had. I trust her 100% with my curls, and she delivered exactly what I wanted for my cut. Throughout the process, Brandy communicated with me, making sure I felt comfortable and confident with my curls every step of the way. Her expertise and attention to detail truly shine through in her work. I want to highlight Brandy's exceptional talent in hair care. After dyeing my hair blonde and then chocolate brown, my hair became extremely dry. Brandy worked her magic and brought it back to life. When I first visited her in June 2023, she cut most of the damaged hair out. I initially considered a big chop, because my hair was so dry but I was scared to cut my hair. Brandy recommended a treatment and taught me how to properly style and care for my hair. Her recommendation was spot-on. My hair was very healthy and kept growing. In February 2024 I wanted to cut the rest of the dyed hair off and she gave me my favorite cut to this day, and I absolutely love it. I highly recommend Brandy to anyone looking for exceptional care for their hair. Thank you, Brandy, for your outstanding service!

    Zahra N.

    On March 11, 2023 I decided to take the next step in my natural hair journey by getting locs. My only regret is not getting them sooner! I've been going to Be Kekoa since August 2019 and they've truly taken care of my crown, whether in curl or loc form. Mary does my loc maintenance and Brandie still colors my hair. They are the curl healers!

    After a fresh hydration and cut.

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    Decided to do the big chop and Brandie delivered! I love my cut and awesome color!! I will definitely be back!

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    4.8(524 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Luxury

    I can't say enough good things about Charlene and Launa!…read more I was attending a wedding at a Temecula winery and wanted to be done up for the occasion. Charlene handled my hair and Launa did my makeup, and together they nailed it. Charlene guided me on adding curl but not too much volume. I was very happy with the result. Launa's makeup was equally awesome. She made me feel put together without my makeup being heavy or overdone. It held up beautifully through a long evening and I received a lot of compliments. Both ladies were professional, warm, attentive, and invested in making sure I loved the final result. They listened to what I wanted and delivered just that. I left feeling confident, beautiful, and ready for a gorgeous wedding. I would absolutely book Charlene and Launa again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for hair and makeup artists who are talented, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you both for helping make the weekend so special!

    Visited this salon with my son's gf for prom. She had an appointment for hair and makeup and they…read moredid not disappoint! Jessica did an amazing job on her hair and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. She was friendly, fun to talk to, and made conversation feel easy and natural, which helped create such a relaxed atmosphere. She really listened to what was wanted and paid attention to every detail. The braided style blended perfectly into the curls and ponytail, and the final look was beautiful, elegant, and photographed so well. She left there with a big smile and said she felt so pretty! Her makeup turned out gorgeous, unfortunately I do not remember the lady's name, but she was terrific. My son's gf had picked out a look she wanted, the makeup artist did mention that the look would be dark and they could start light and go darker if needed. She was absolutely amazing with makeup and truly a wizard with the brushes. Her blending skills were incredible, and she really knew how to enhance features without making the makeup feel heavy or overdone. The final look was soft and natural, while still giving that glamorous polished finish perfect for a special event. She created such a beautiful balance between elegant and effortless. Everything stayed comfortable and secure throughout the event. The makeup lasted and did not smudge or smear off. I would absolutely recommend Jessica and the makeup artist to anyone looking for hair styling services and makeup for an event. We would definitely come back to here again!

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    4.6(256 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    After moving from San Diego I needed to find another place to get my haircut.. and ya, I am very…read morepicky and I was so pleased with how Alyssa cut my hair. She took her time and did a perfect hand cut, and honestly, one of the best haircuts I have had (and I used to go to a stylist in Los Angeles that cut the Stars (and a president on Air Force One at LAX) I highly recommend Salon de Cheveux and Alyssa!!

    OMG, I'm blown away by my experience with Faith--she's truly the absolute best! You can tell she…read moreloves what she does; she's so passionate and took the time to make sure my hair was perfect--from her precise cutting to the flawless styling. She was incredibly kind, and we got along so well! This was only my second time going to a salon, and my first experience (at a different place nearby) was terrible. But coming to Salon de Cheveux and having my hair cut by Faith completely changed that. I was really nervous based on my last salon visit, but this time, I felt so comfortable and so happy with my haircut! I never write reviews, but I just had to come here and say--you should definitely get your hair cut here! The salon is beautiful and clean, and I was able to book a next-day Saturday appointment so easily online. My experience was amazing, and I'll absolutely be coming back! This is a picture of my hair an hour later while eating lunch the curls stayed and it looked so gorgeous!

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    Salon de Cheveux - My hair before going in to get a cut by Desiree. You can see it was below chest area.

    My hair before going in to get a cut by Desiree. You can see it was below chest area.

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