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    Bonded By Roots

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Loc'd!!
    Ree G.

    Started my locs here with Ms. Gretchen and it was the best decision I've ever made! Great customer service. Always experience smells of coconut oil, shea butter, good music & good vibes! Prices are very reasonable. I travel to this location from orange county every 6 weeks will continue to do so!

    2 hours to do her hair. It was fast.
    Leticia V.

    I'm from Norcal, but paying a visit to my family here in SoCal. As I yelped cornrows a few names came up, but this particular business caught my eye. This wonderful little lady named Keisha answered the phone and spoke to my 13 year old daughter Savannah. Keisha came in on her day off to braid my daughters hair. Keisha is a very sweet soft spoken lady who definitely can braid hair. My daughter loves her hair. Shop was clean other staffs was friendly. I highly recommend this shop.

    Youngest under dryer
    Tatondra G.

    Ms. Rae did an amazing job on my sons hair and worked both of them in on the same day. The salon is clean, in a nice area, and the staff is very down to earth and friendly. I highly recommend Ms. Rae and her Excellent Service!! My boys can't wait to return for a re-twist.

    Beware of Nikki!!! After 10 months of growing my hair out from a shaved cut, i decided to go to nikki for a press n curl. Firstly, our appointment was scheduled at 7am but she arrived 15 minutes late. I wasn't worried about it as i was the only one in the shop. She then washed blow dried, press trimmed and flat ironed my hair, charging me a total of $80. Once home, the press n curl didnt last so i decided to wash my hair because i wanted to refrain from putting heat on it myself. After washing my hair, i noticed my texture would not come back. NIKKI COMPLETELY DAMAGED MY HAIR WITH TOO MUCH HEAT. I exclaimed to her what happened and asked for refund but she denied and told me she'd offer me a free steam treatment. Anyone that knows anything about heat damage knows the hair needs to be cut as it will not revert back to its natural curl. Nikki is very unprofessional and shady as she damaged my hair and will not give me at lease a partial refund (which i would have been okay with) . DO NOT GO TO HER ! *first picture is my natural hair before the disaster* *second picture is her work* *3-6 pictures is my hair now. Damaged

    Almost every loc was like this. Notice the uneven thickness. This is due to improper size for my hair type and lack of proper maintenance.
    Tiffany R.

    After speaking with 3 sisterlock consultants that are listed on the sisterlock website, I am completely changing my review from bad to worse. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SISTERLOCKS, DO NOT START THEM HERE!! Cecile started my locs and I was told that I was set up to fail from the very beginning. First, they were too small for my hair type. They should have been started from the ends. I was grossly charged too much. I came in to do my touchups here for the following 18 months about every 4-6 weeks. For the most part, new growth was retightened and she washed my hair. She didn't groom my locs or even offer to shampoo me until I saw her washing someone else's hair. She told me to separate them and keep mty hair wrapped up at night and tio band them when I wash them with the shampoo. This was ALL of the information I was given. At about 18 months when the hair was starting to lock, they bunched and were fat in some places and extremely frizzy and not uniform at all. I thought that maybe something I did that caused this, but other consultants have informed me that if I was given maintenance and advice, this would have all been prevented. I told Cecile about the problem and asked her to fix it, and she did was say that she was sorry. After all the time and especially money that I spent to have someone completely turn their back on me is extremely hurtful and enrages me. One of the consultants told me that she would file a suit if she were me. I am still considering it. If you want to pay top dollar for some mediocre work, then this is the place to be. I would STRONGLY advice you to only get sisterlocks started by people listed on their website. In choosing someone from the website, you have more assurances and someone to advocate and rectify any problems, if some arise. I appreciate the consultants that have FREELY shared their advice and offered some solutions. That has restored some of my faith that people really do care and aren't just in it for the money. I waited about 6 months after I was blown off to inquire about what went wrong between Cecile and I. I wanted to clear the air and she if maybe there was a misunderstanding on my end. She wouldn't answer the phone or return my text messages. To me, this is further evidence that she knew and intentionally ripped me off. When you do right by somebody, there is no reason to hide.

    The inside
    Jade J.

    I've been coming here for 2 years now and Chenel is 1/3 people (family & myself) to twist my Locs and she is Great at what she does. The shampoo is a tingly peppermint and feels great on my scalp. She twists very quick... Quicker than I could ever twist and the people in the shop offer good stories. I leave her shop with my hair smelling great, shiny from being moisturized and a overly satisfied guest. I will get my hair done with Chenel as long as she will allow me too ;-)

    Starter Locs. Less than 2 1/2 hours. Great job. Love 'em
    Nyla D.

    Five stars hands down. I had a great experience from the start. Cecil (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) was nice answering all of my questions on my phone calls. She was likely busy when I called, but still tended to each question with great care. When I arrived (early), she was nice and greeted me as well as the other beautician who was working also. The vibe there is comforting. They laugh and joke like a normal salon and you feel welcomed into the "family" as soon as you enter. Cecil got right to work on my hair & did it in less time than I expected (under 2 1/2 hours). Usually beauticians take longer than their quoted time but she quoted the timing almost perfectly. I recommend these ladies for all your natural hair needs. Cecil was knowledgable and did a terrific job on my starter Locs (see pictures). I will be back for certain... I've already made my appointment lol

    Love my new do! Thanks Cecile!
    Leigh L.

    Cecille is awesome! She did a great job on my hair. I got a ton of compliments. I will be coming here from now on! I can't say enough good things about her. Plus, she got me in on-time and finished on-time.

    This is hair after 6 weeks of wear and tear and still looks good. ...thanks Cicile

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    I stand by what I wrote, she's outstanding when she show up . She just need to learn time management.

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    Hello, how do I book an appointment with one of your stylist? I tried calling the salon, but no one answered. Thanks in advance

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    Thanks for helping me with a same day appointment. I was in and out and off to my job interview. Nailed it!

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    I had an appointment with Rae. She was punctual, personable and professional. Highly recommend!

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    Freebirds Salon - Love my cut by Stasi

    Freebirds Salon

    4.9(223 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    This review is long overdue as i've been coming here for years, but this salon is amazing and I…read moredon't trust any other place with my hair! I've had a few different hairstylists (I wish I could remember their names! I know one was Casandra) and every one of them has been great, but i've gone to Stasi the last few times and girl has AHmazing skills. She does the cut exactly how I want, i've never been disappointed, I always get compliments on the bangs she cuts for me. I cut my very long, boring one-length hair a few weeks ago and I love it so much, I was a little scared to cut it but I trust her judgement and she did not disappoint! I showed her some pictures I found online as reference, and they weren't even the clearest pictures, and she worked her magic and I couldn't love this cut more, I get compliments often and people asking me where I got it and I always refer them to Stasi. Anyone at this salon is great, the vibes are great, the stylists are easy and fun to chat with, seems like a good place all around.

    I really love coming to see Marisa at Freebirds. She always gives me a great consult and really…read morelistens to my vision. She's so supportive of my thinking process and adds great ideas to our consultation. I really feel like after getting a cut from her, I leave a more confident version of myself. Marisa is awesome. Freebirds is awesome. Go support this amazing small business and get the cut of your dreams.

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    Lucid Hair Lab - Bronde Balayage

    Lucid Hair Lab

    4.9(38 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    I am new to SoCal and this was my second time getting it done after being disappointed with another…read morehair salon who messed up my hair. I did a very thorough investigation on who I wanted to get my hair done with. It always came back to Roberto and his company Lucid Hair Lab. He went over above and beyond for me as this was a very nerve racking experience for me. He is a master at what he does, and that is magic! I felt so comfortable talking with him. He did my first ever balayage and the end result was incredible and perfect! He gave me tips on how to manage and do upkeep with my hair. He literally saved my life and am now a life long customer!

    Roberto is the best stylist I've ever had. I've never met someone more authentically OBSESSED with…read moretheir craft and with making their clients feel beautiful. My hair literally comes alive when he's finished with it. And I don't know how he does it, but the color/highlights always grow out like a dream (which is great if you like to space out your hair appointments.) I've never gotten so many compliments on my hair than in the last few years I've seen Roberto. His talent alone is worth the visit, but on top of that you'll also get to be around his fabulous personality and his GORGEOUS private studio space. It's a vibe. Can't rave enough about this man...he's truly an artist and I'm so thrilled I found him!

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    The Den Salon

    The Den Salon

    4.7(299 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Moni was kind enough to take me in on short notice. reasonable prices, quick, & convenient…read morevalidated parking. My hair was so ratty, dry and uneven. I got just what I wanted (chop and weight removal since my hair is super thick). She was quick af, too. The wash, cut and blow dry was done within 45 mins. The decor is cute too! Lots of pop culture memorabilia. Park for free at the Camden Apt Retail lot with easy access to the salon. On top of this, Moni was soooo funny and personable. There wasn't a moment of awkward silence. I'm so glad to have found this place!!

    Absolutely LOVE this salon! I got a color refresh about a year ago while staying in the area and…read morewas so happy with how it turned out. This place has a classic "old skool" vibe. The owner (originally from Chicago) explained the buildout and history of his shop, as he delicately cut a guys cut. My stylist was a sweetheart and it almost felt like a bargain, as she did such a nice job for a reasonable price. She even showed me a coffee table book, showcasing her & her family during the aftermath of a major Southern California earthquake (Northridge Quake, 1994). All very interesting and informative, indeed! Parking is very easy and you can grab a snack around the corner before your appointment. What's not to love? Can't recommend this place enough!

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    The Den Salon - Wanted a basic cut to start getting rid of my super layered hair. Nailed it.

    Wanted a basic cut to start getting rid of my super layered hair. Nailed it.

    The Den Salon - Chocolate rose  gold balayage..it looks lighter cause of the sun, but its darker than how it looks. ~by denis

    Chocolate rose gold balayage..it looks lighter cause of the sun, but its darker than how it looks. ~by denis

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    Seven Hair Studio - Hair by Amanda IG: @apeachyqueen. Gloss, trim, and blow out!

    Seven Hair Studio

    4.7(283 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    Edit: not the owner trying to make excuses instead of holding her stylist accountable. BFFR Period…read morepoint blank I have made time out of my days to commit to our appointments and the first time I did have to change the appointment I stated IF SHE CANT ITS FINE WE CAN STICK TO ORIGINAL, no biggie I can make the original, and then she cancels like bruh we could have stuck to the original & then I couldn't say yes to appointments offered the following day or week because: 1. I had a flight the next day like at 6am 2. when I return I go back to school Mon- Thurs literally 10am -3:30pm and then 6:30pm-9 3. I work 14 hour shifts Fri- Sunday . Not once did she offer if I'd like another stylist , not once did she offer a real accommodation . Let's be real and hold accountability , because this second cancel the day of appointments, messaging me hours before on IG asking to move my appointment earlier to then canceling is WILD . Original : I know the stylists have their own way of booking or dealing with affairs apart of the salon but I think it's wild they have a rebooking fee of over $30 if client has to reschedule last minute their appointments BUT when I get my appointment canceled TWICE by the stylist ON THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT , due to "family emergencies" that apparently always happen. I think it's wild that a stylist can waste a clients time and day considering the first time it was canceled I had planned to get my hair cut before my birthday trip and today it got canceled I had just told my boss no to coming in for a shift because of my scheduled appointment ... what do we clients get in return besides wasted time and lost money ? At least she returned my $20 deposit that has been kept since August but damn , homegirl really needs to take care of home before taking appointments , we have a life out here too.

    I had an amazing experience. I felt so comfy and so safe with my hair stylist Heather. She had such…read morea kind aura and energy. She talked to me but I was having a rough day and didn't feel like being a big talker and I didn't feel pushed into that. I didn't feel pressured into making conversation. Heather was able to read me well. The hair washing experience is pretty new to me ( i haven't had a cut in 2ish years) and it was so soothing. As she cut my hair she was explaining the steps being taken. Everyone else there also seemed super nice. They were laughing with each other and with their clients. I genuinely felt comfortable. My hair came out exactly how I asked. She just read me like a book. I got so many compliments from the other stylists and from my friends at work. I felt super confident with my cut. Thanks Heather !!

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    Seven Hair Studio - Hair by Amanda IG: @apeachyqueen

    Hair by Amanda IG: @apeachyqueen

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