I keep coming back to Bombshell and just had my first cut with Marley last weekend. I have to say, I loved being in her chair! She's super fun to talk to and I loved how my hair turned out. She did exactly what I asked for and communicated with me about the cut throughout. Thank you Marley!! read more

Bombshell is the perfect name for this salon. From the moment you step in the door to the moment you leave, you truly feel like a bombshell. I have been greeted with kindness and friendliness every visit. The atmosphere is light and airy, and the salon is extremely clean. I love the large windows in the front of the salon. I'm very particular when it comes to my hair as I have had so many negative experiences in the past and I cannot recommend Jaclyn enough. She really listens to your goals and gives you realistic expectations. I was so nervous to go lighter with my natural brown hair and she exceeded all my expectations. Every visit in her chair it feels like you are catching up with an old friend. I will gladly continue to travel the distance to Santa Monica for Jaclyn. read more

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I absolutely loved my experience at Bombshell Salon! They take walk ins and I came by on a Monday afternoon around 2 pm for a cut and wash. Angel was available at this time and she was phenomenal! We did a hair consultation before getting started and I'm pretty open to stylist suggestion. She loved my hair length and we decided to take a few inches off but do a lot of layers and face framing to bring some texture and movement to my cut. She spent a lot of time blowing my hair dry and styling with it as well (I was paying a lot of attention hoping that I'd be able to pick up some tips and tricks for next time I try to do my own hair!). I felt so much lighter after the cut and am absolutely in love with my hair again. I also loved that they give a robe for you to change into before the cut. Then the smock on top of it to stop the hair pieces. The whole salon was open and airy and I felt very well taken care of the whole time here. I highly recommend! read more

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If I could give this endless stars I would! I was looking for a stylist to do an updo on my naturally curly hair in Santa Monica and came across the bombshell salon with Vincent having an opening at a time that worked. I'm truly grateful for this experience with Vincent! He's a true professional as he took the time with each strand with his vision in motion and left me in happy tears with his master artistry! Vincent came through with his 35 years of artistry passion and I will definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a stylist read more

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I've been to three different stylists here and each time have received great service. I've been seen by angel, Amy and today I saw James. James did a fantastic job on my haircut today, I am really happy with it. He was very professional, efficient and detailed. Head massage was great. It was another amazing experience here. What I love about Bombshell is it's never super duper loud or has harsh smell of chemicals. It's a very calm atmosphere and always feels like a special treat to visit. All of the stylists that have done my hair here have been super sweet. Never feels like a chaotic hairdresser appointment, and it has a cute location. Parking has always been super easy too. A+ Thanks Bombshell ! read more

I liked the stylist. She was nice and explained my choices well. I've been back already and plan on returning when I'm in the area again.

Jaclyn was awesome! So great to talk to and get a Cezanne hair treatment! Highly recommend!!

I love this salon! Very cute, easy to find. Validated parking next door for two hours is great. But my favorite part is Pamela she is my hair angel and the first person to cut my hair PERFECTLY. She also does color so good that people compliment it 3 months after my appointment! Can't recommend her enough, especially for blondes. read more

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My hair has never looked better, stronger, fuller...and my cut has never lasted longer. Eric always gives sound advice to my questions about what I want---which is sometimes "do whatever you think is worth trying." If I want a change but am unsure, I trust his decades of experience and have never been steered wrong. As I was wanting a fuller look the idea of extensions made me nervous and then for years I swore I'd never go without extensions again. Then the pandemic hit and I said "cut it all off, no more extensions" and he handled my willingness to go drastically different with incredible skill and wisdom. Trust Eric. He's great! And worth every penny. read more

From walking in, to walking out feeling gorgeous, Bombshell is the "whole enchilada". Reception is welcoming and can't do enough for you- coffee, tea, water (fizzy or flat). I have been following Eric Torres from place to place for years- yes, he is that good!!! When Eric opened his salon in Santa Monica, I knew it would be a huge success. Eric is talented and innovative with both cut and color. I have never left an appointment without feeling my spirits lifted and beautiful. read more

This was my $140 haircut. Talked about the cut for about five minutes beforehand and showed pictures. Asked for the front to be left down to my eyebrows. Eric was very nice and we had a lovely chat. Maybe he is better with women's hair. ‍ read more

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My stepdaughter went to see James to color her hair last month. After spending $425, not only did he not color her hair in the way that he promised he could deliver, her hair came out worse than before. Instead of apologizing, instead of offering to make it better, he told her that he wasn't capable of coloring her hair in the first place and that he should've told her beforehand. Of course, when she complained, he said he can then fix it for her for even more money. This is absolutely ridiculous. I am livid. I can't believe there are people that conduct their business this way. read more

LOVE this place! Eric is a treasure! The salon is has a great energy and calm confidence with professional haircare services beyond anyplace I've ever been. His staff was kind, thoughtful and I left feel like a queen. Highly recommend! read more

Beautiful space, friendly & attentive staff, great service! Loved my color treatment and blow out! Eric Torres is very gifted.

My daughter is so happy she finally found a person who understands her hair, respects what she wants for her style, and can make it happen! They are really good! Without the ridiculously overpriced Beverly Hills prices! We Love them! read more

Eric and his staff are like family they all welcome you at the door from the start ! They are passionate about hair and the environment is warm and friendly. They all are invested in the whole client and we discuss topics about hair growth, physical health and hair health from the inside and out! Eric is the best at what he loves to do and makes you feel beautiful from the inside and out! I love coming here for the expertise and care and the least breezy way I feel when I leave! I have had a lot of experience with hair extensions and Eric makes it simple and fun!! They are my hair emergency go to as well, they always seem to get me in when I need them!! Love Bombshell and you will too! read more

I finally found a local salon that makes me excited to get my hair cut. I see why they have collected so many Best of Santa Monica awards. They have a great team of talented stylists and the Owner is the best. read more

I've been to Marley several times now for single process color. She matched my color perfectly the first time and she's lovely to talk to. Also gave me a great trim. The vibe is nice in the salon and not too fussy. Street parking is easy or they validate in the garage. read more

GET IN HERE! PURE MAGIC HERE EVERY TIME. Bombshell Salon - I will fly in from across the world for you. There is no substitute for feeling and looking this good - a great hair day every single day is everything! People stop me in airports and restaurants to ask about my hair - I've met clients, lifelong friends, and hot lovers because of this incredible hair. Thanks mom and Bombshell Salon!! You can trust every one of the stylists here who are highly selectively chosen by rockstars Eric Torres and Lisa Watts - you can only go very right. Don't miss the chance to be a client here - they are beyond unicorn status and the salon is an oasis with validated parking :) read more

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I got a cut, blow dry, and color the hairs with Pam today. She was great- gave me exactly what I asked for. She was her usual artistic mode, and very patient and detailed and answered all my questions and gave me good hair care advice. Very fair pricing! Also, I love the salon! I'm new to the area and was really hoping to find a new place to come to for all my beauty needs. Thanks PamYou're the best read more

Got an amazing layered cut and blowout today by James. Might be my favorite haircut ever! He also did my daughters long hair a few weeks ago which is what made me decide to go in. Highly recommend! And they validate parking which is a plus. :) read more

There are no better options to style your hair in all of Santa Monica. None. I've tried so many and Bombshell sits comfortably at the pinnacle. The staff at Bombshell make sure to treat you like a freaking celebrity. It's definitely one of those salons where you find your new hair bestie to bond with and they become a part-time therapist like in the movies. The vibe is definitely warm and welcoming, with a touch of luxury that isn't too full of itself. I don't think I've ever had a single negative experience in this salon. Everyone is so well trained and incredibly detail-oriented. I'll be going back again and again until I die. read more

Had my hair cut today with Amy and the whole experience was wonderful! She was super knowledgeable with my consultation and have me exactly what I asked for. The salon itself is clean and cute. Great place to go if you need a hair cut! read more

Bombshell Salon - Asked for long layers and face framing pieces that blended into the rest of the hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Bombshell so glad I found you on Yelpers and so super lucky to come in same day, Thank you Elham for my booking -I know it's rare when this happens! The salon had all hairstylist with clients, I was blessed to get my hair did by Tree, she is the bomb and a pleasure to work with. Love the products I am using and getting so many compliments. Super hearts! Gratitude read more

I am so happy with my cut from Bridget! My ends were so dead and I wanted a change from all one length but wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to commit to just yet. We decided face framing layers in the front and I'm so grateful for her guidance. My hair is happy and shiny again, and it looks like none of my length needed to be compromised. She also helped me pick out a product to keep my hair moisturized and healthy. Overall I'm so happy with my visit, and I'll definitely be returning (I already have my next haircut booked!) I'm so protective over my hair, and always scared of new stylists. But I'm happy I came into Bombshell and let Bridget take care of me. The salon itself so so cute and clean too. Everyone was friendly, and they validate parking (I can't remember if it's 1 or 2 hours). read more

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I've been to a lot salons having lived in NYC,, Miami and LA. Eric is truly a gifted stylist, plus he's honest, ethical and I trust his judgement with my hair implicitly. Also a warm and enjoyable personality. A rare combination! read more

Worst experience I've had at a hair salon in years. So disappointing as I would have given them 5 stars a few months ago when the stylist listened to me and gave me a beautiful cut, and did not damage my hair as she did last week. I'd told her about my past experience with my hair being over processed with bleach, and how I prefer color only/no bleach as it damages my hair. She didn't listen to me, told me it wasn't necessary to look at the photos I'd shown her a few months ago...that she "knew what I wanted.". Well, after 4 hours of time wasted, a very unpleasant experience (including her not properly conditioning my hair leaving it knotty & painful to brush out), I spent $720 for this terrible experience and cried when I left. My hair is completely damaged, over processed and looks like an amateur not a professional did it. Now I have to spend more time and more money this week getting it properly toned and deep conditioned and "warmed up" so I do not look like a bleach blonde with a terrible haircut. I've been wearing a baseball hat to cover up this mess until I can get it fixed...not how it should be at the incredibly high prices charged at Bombshell. Be careful who you trust with your hair. If a stylist resists seeing photos of the cut/color you're envisioning, run! read more

Thank you Katie for always being patient with me and my hair. I appreciate your kindness and your professionalism. I love my hair extensions! Looking forward to having you always do my hair. read more

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The old lady at the front desk was extremely pushy and passive aggressive towards us. The haircut was mid at best with the extremely steep pricing. read more

Stopped by for a very quick same-day service. The front desk staff was friendly and efficient. The hairdresser Emily was excellent and did the cut exactly how I asked. The salon carries Kevin Murphy products - always a plus! Garage parking is validated; there are sometimes open spots on the street too. read more

My hair was feeling so dull and unhealthy so I came in for a total revamping. Sky did an incredible job and I love my hair now! I told her to do what she wanted/needed to do and she created a masterpiece. Total transformation, I've never had a better haircut! Just look at my before and after photos! She was so sweet from start to finish and my hair is so bouncy and voluminous. 10/10 recommend if you're considering coming to this salon ask for Sky! read more

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They took us on a short 2 hour notice. Turned from a simple root touch up to highlights and gloss and 4 hours lol. Special love for our hairstylist and Sushi Cupcake, his sweet chihuahua. Please note, it's premium Santa Monica prices, so the whole ordeal took about $600. read more

Great job and very accommodating! It was a last minute gift for my daughter who was turning 21, and she was very happy!

It was my first time here and Larissa did such a fabulous job! The vibe was also wonderful as they offered me a beverage and she gave a lovely head massage during my wash. I love my haircut! She gave me so many tips to make my hair more full and what works best with my fine hair. So happy I will definitely be back! ‍ read more

Great stylists , they have been able to workout all my hair problems! Amy is amazing! She's changed my cut and color for the better! Couldn't recommend her more ! read more

I don't usually like to write salon reviews because it feels like a personal attack on the person who is doing the service. I won't mention any names. Essentially, I felt super pressured to have my hair cut in a way that I didn't want to. I ended up spending almost $600 to get my highlights ruined and hair cut in a super unflattering way. I hope that I can get used to my haircut for how much I spent, but I think I'll have to spend at least another $200-300 at another salon soon to get the hot mess on my head fixed. read more

This review is mainly for Krishna (although all the girls at bombshell are very nice and helpful!) - I have never had a hairstylist as PATIENT and THOROUGH as Krishna. I have a lotttttt of hair and it's very thick and very dark. I wanted to go purple and it was an 8+ hour project but it came out perfectly. Flash forward to 3 weeks ago it was time to go back to a normal color and she removed the purple and used a nice light brown color. She's also extremely sweet and easy to talk to. Bombshell is a great little shop. They have 2 hours validated parking, offer coffee/tea/water, and have you wear a cute little spa feeling robe while you have your appointment :) read more

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I had previously left a good review because I felt bad for how long it took the stylist to work on my hair and color, and I was satisfied with the color but the haircut I got honestly made me hold back tears while I was there. During the consultation I said that I wanted a little bit of layers but not a lot, I even told her about one time (over 10 years ago) when a hairdresser in another country cut my hair into basically two different lengths and I was scarred to ask for layers for that reason. But ironically the same thing happened with this hairdresser. As you can see in the picture the whole front side of my hair is cut really short and the back is still long. I hate it, obviously. I commented a little on it in the salon and she answered "it's still there". I'm never ever letting her cut my hair again and will probably never ask a stylist for layers and now I have to grow out my hair again. Very disappointing. I won't name names but be careful with who you let cut your hair! read more

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Bombshell Salon and Krishna are AMAZING! Follow their Instagram page at @bombshellsm and @krishdidmyhair to see more of their gorgeous work. Everyone there is so kind and talented. Just walking in already makes me happy, because the salon is very clean/aesthetically pleasing and the vibe is very modern and hip. As you get your service done, you'll get offered tea/coffee too! KRISHNA did my hair and I am sooooo happy with how it turned out. She will really listen to you and the vision you want for your hair and help you attain your dream hair to the best of her ability. She is also great at giving suggestions and will give you her professional input. Ex. Will that cut be flattering with your face shape, will that color look good with your skin tone? I was OVER my blonde hair and tried multiple times to color it over back to my natural color (dark brown/black) but it just kept coming back and my hair was so dead. Krishna brought my hair back to life. At first I was afraid that my hair might turn out too light with the partial highlight but she PERFECTED the look I was going for with her expect techniques. She made sure to blend my roots so that my hair grows out better and subtly so it looks great for a long time! She did lowlights and toned it down to get the color I was looking for. Her cut was just as perfect as her hair color. Did I mention she's also so sweet and easy to talk to? Go see Krishna if you want great service and amazing hair!! You will be convinced!! read more

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Sara is a true artist! She's everything you could ask for in a stylist. She's so kind and genuinely cares about you & your hair. She totally understood my request for subtle highlights in my hair just for some dimension. I'm usually really nervous when it comes to lightening my hair, but Sara did an amazing job and blew me away with the tone. Exactly what I wanted and more!    Thanks to the team at Bombshell Salon for such a quick and easy appointment process, a clean and stylish salon, and great follow up. Sara, thank you so much for the amazing cut and color! I will definitely be back, even if it's a 1.5 hour drive! read more

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