I came into the salon today in a blue mood. So blue in fact that I considered changing my appointment; Netflix and a box of tissue were calling to me more than my scheduled trim. But the minute i entered the salon I realized that Celebs has a certain magic quality. Coming into the place feels like being invited into a good friend's home. Colorful overstuffed furniture mixes with elegant artwork, and there are always pastries and tea in the kitchen. Today I was handed a cup of green tea with apple slices and honey, and a small slice of carrot cake. But before I start sounding all "Ladies of the Canyon," let me just say that John Aguilar is one of the finest stylists I have ever encountered. It is almost mesmerizing watching him work his craft with such care and precision. I would even go so far as to say that he is somewhat intuitive-- he seems to know what look I am aiming for before I tell him. I like that he uses celebrities as references..."Oh, so you kind of have that Cate Blanchette thing going on in that one move.." I left the salon today with my hair and my soul refreshed. read more

Jon is my Picasso, great haircut and color,hope it improves my love life He truly is an artist,really glad I found him read more

I really wanted to like John as he's an old family friend. But, he doesn't listen. I saw him twice for cuts, and each time, he didn't cut my hair as I'd asked, and when I pointed it out, he said it "looked better that way." Really? read more

Beautifully decorated with Antiques including large Oak display cabinets to store hair care products. Kenny was recommended to me for hair coloring and he is very talented, thoughtful, and kind. read more

I am so happy that I found John & Kenny. I don't know how many times I passed by their salon through out the years until my curiosity finally bit the bullet. After reading all the reviews, I was excited to give it try and I sure am glad that I did. John is an exceptional stylist and gave me the best hair cut of my life. I have curly hair and he was not shy to give me the layers I needed in order to get the curls looking beautiful and sexy. Kenny is also wildly talented and did an amazing coloring job with my hair. He has a technique that gave me full coverage and has managed to keep my grays away for the last 3 weeks which is unheard of for me as I usually have grays by now. I love the ambiance of this salon with its eclectic artistic elegant decor and how it makes me feel, like I'm having a "calgon take me away" moment, every time I step inside. What a great experience and my hair looks fabulous weeks later. You will not regret it!! read more

I took my daughter for her first time getting a cut with John And had a great experience. John is so accommodating and makes you feel so welcome when you step through the door. My daughter has very unruly hair and John did a cut that is not only adorable but very easy to style. He took the time to connect with her and had a great conversation with her. We also loved spending time with Bubba, Johns Great Dane. Her cut is so good that it looks great when she wakes up in the morning. My husband had a great cut by John yesterday. Even with bed head it looked amazing. Thanks John so much. It's nice to have a salon where it's comfortable and welcoming. Great job guys! read more

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John and Kenny are a rare gem. They are honesty underrated and are true artists. I don't go to them often because I relocated but when I need to make sure my hair looks it's best I go to them. Kenny is an expert when it comes to coloring. My hair looks super heart and glossy. Now about John. I can honestly say that I've never gotten a better haircut than his haircuts. He takes his time and really knows how to frame your face. I highly recommend them both. read more

GO! You HAVE to go. No place like it anywhere. No experience like it anywhere. This place has a bit of mid-century time machine ambiance and vibe along with some Old Topanga Canyon style with a dash of Versailles countryside elegance yet with zero pretentiousness... I don't really have all the words to describe it! You must see it and experience it firsthand to get it. Come for the herb tea with slices of apple and honey brewed to your taste as you partake of your services from John or Kenny. Relax on the cushy divan and enjoy the company of Bubba, the sweet dog. Enjoy the soaring ceilings and artwork and twinkling lighting as you get your TLC scalp massage. John wants to know exactly what you want when it comes to hair stying and he will deliver the BEST version of it ever!!! He is so fun and funny and is as caring a person as he is talented. I drive from Westlake Village to Ventura to Celebs. I would drive 3 times the distance if I had to! It's one of those destination self-care experiences that is worth going the proverbial "extra mile" for! read more

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My Mom has been going to John for over 30 years since the beginning of his career. She was temping in Santa Paula & stumbled upon his quaint little shop but loved him and his talent so much she's followed him to where he is now. Fast forward 30 years and I'm visiting home from Utah desperately needing to get rid of the fried seaweed living on top of my head. John was gracious enough to squeeze me in at the end of the day...a Saturday on a holiday (Memorial Day) weekend! He took his time and painstakingly whittled away at my frizzy, mid-back length hair "listening to what it did want to do and more importantly did NOT want to do" until I had the most exquisite cut that did what IT wanted to do with little to no help from us. My natural curls - and I have a ton - are happy, showing themselves off and I've never been treated more wonderfully. The icing on the cake was Bubba the shop's mascot. I lost my dog, my baby and companion of 12 years 5 days prior to our trip out here & Bubba picked up on it right away...he sat in my lap, loved on me & let me just love him and use him as the much needed cathartic I had gone without. Now my only question is...HOW on earth am I going to make it out here from Utah every 8-12 weeks for John to trim and shape up this curly mop of mine? read more

I've been a long time client of John and Kenny. The salon has an elegantly casual feel to it. Clients are pampered and treated like family. John is an artistically gifted, Vidal Sasoon trained stylist. He has an incredible ability to give his clients the perfect cut/style that enhances their individual features. No cookie cutter cuts or styles. Kenny is a color expert and exceptional stylist. John and Kenny provide honest opinions about cut/color/style when clients ask. Be prepared to spend your day being pampered and transformed into your most beautiful self. read more

Okay place, but too bad it's next to dumpy Bank of Books. The owner is a little greasy, too. Not sure why, but he creeps me out.

The owner and his staff are the most amazing hairdresser around and very very reasonable prices . It's disgusting the quality of work some salons do using cheap dyes and coloring but charging top price . John and his staff use organic products and work with you on pricing and cuts . They love their job and clients not just the almighty Dollar . What a breath of fresh air thank you !!! read more

Worst place ever. John was so rude. Maybe it's because I was using a Groupon. I had to wait 6 weeks to get an appointment. Once I showed up at my appointment time. I had to wait another hour and half. I would have been ok with it had he apologized. He was rude and not much of a personality. I would never go there again and would never buy their Groupn. read more

Great vibe Great dog Wonderful haircuts And best of all is John, a Venturan who is proud of his town, wants to see it improve, and is full of the love that we all need. None of which would matter as much if he did provide great haircuts in a relaxed, inviting environment housed in one of downtown Ventura's most eclectic and beautiful buildings. read more

I can't even begin to express how much I love Celeb's. John has designed my hair for the past 30 years (yes, 30!!) and I wouldn't have it any other way. His skill is outstanding and his understanding of what you need is always on point. Kenny's talent with color is unmatched, Megan's just an all around hair style wizard... look, let's just say John knows how to pick talent. The fact that the whole staff has the most positive energy and treats you like the makes it that much more amazing. A must visit! read more

John. Is the best at haircuts. The decor is eclectic and suitable for an old building. Fresh flowers and yummy cake are nice. Don't plan to be in a hurry. The master will take his time with you too. read more

I've never had a less pleasant experience getting a haircut than I did here. John was so rude throughout the entire I experience I ended up leaving in tears. Never again! read more

I absolutely love Celeb's on Main. My stylist John knows exactly what I want....but also what I need! Cut, color, creative style.....perfection. My hair has become so much more healthy since I've been going to Celeb's. Long, strong and gorgeous! I found Celeb's about 10 years ago....and have gone to random other hair salons a handful of times over the years since then, only to be gruesomely disappointed by comparison to the way I look and feel after a visit to Celeb's! This is definitely the place for me and I'm so blessed to have found such an amazing salon! read more

I have been going to Celebs almost exclusively for over 30 years. John cut my hair the first time 37 years ago before owning Celebs. He studied at Vidal Sassoon where he was able to cultivate his natural artistic ability. He has given me many different progressive cuts over the years. Sometimes I give him free reign on the style and other times I give him some input. He is open to any and all suggestions. I find most often it works best to let his experience translate my requests. His prices are competitive and worth every penny. I prefer to keep my hair short so I see him every 4-5 weeks. His cuts keep their integrity unlike other places where things start falling apart after a week or two. The salon is in a beautiful vintage building with detail and hardwood floors. John typically fills the air with aroma therapy and offers snacks, coffee, tea and even a warm small plate at times. I get my hair colored by Kenny first and then John cuts my hair. Kenny has much experience with the color process. My hair has been many shades of red, has had bold chunky color, high lights and I even had it lightened once to blond from brunette. I am open to many looks and Kenny never disappoints. He really takes his time to consult with me before each and every color process. He is very engaged throughout my every appointment and always makes me comfortable with food and drinks. He puts fresh citrus fruit in my tea and is just so caring. Megan is at the station adjacent to Kenny so I have seen her do some amazing cuts and color for her clients. She has done waxing for me and she does an excellent job. All that work at Celebs are friendly, professional and attentive. If you are looking for great cuts and color in a warm caring atmosphere I highly recommend that you go to Celebs. read more

I walked in without an appointment and got a great color and style by Shannon. She was great! Gave me lots of tips and suggestions about styling my unruly hair. She surprised me by giving me a hand massage while my hair was processing :D Loved the mix of music they played. An overall great experience! I will definitely return. read more

Kenny is the best in colors ! He does hole transformation !! I heard about him from clients but after I saw his real job on one of my clients I realized he is magician and I recommend any one to go there and let him have fun'''' he is the best?????? read more

John and Kenny are the best. John is a master at cutting and Kenny can do any beautiful color I ask him to do. I love them and their beautiful salon! read more

John has been doing my hair for a couple years now and what a transformation. Prior to coming to John my hair used to be very dry and brittle with no style. John has changed the health of my hair. It has become healthy, and my color is always so beautiful. John is not only an exceptional stylist, he's a special human being. He's caring, kind and loving. I love coming in to the salon and feeling welcomed by John and Kenny and of course Bubba. I honestly look forward to my time spent with them and of course walking out of the salon with a great style and color. If you're looking for a great stylist, beautiful salon and some exceptionally awesome people, you must go to Celebs. read more

I have been getting my hair cut at Celebs for about two years now. Hair cuts are something that you typically get what you pay for. They charge a lot, but they also take a lot more time and do a better, more thorough job than most places. Just like with a massage place, a restaurant, anything, you pay more for 60 minutes than 30 minutes, you pay more for better ingredients and having the food prepared better, etc. I went to another salon somewhere in those two years and it was definitely more affordable and an adequate haircut, but I didn't feel like I looked as good as I did after going to Celebs. I've never seen Celebs use one of those "one on the sides and four on the top" electric shaver kinda things you'd find at a barber shop. It's always a meticulous scissor cut. You will leave there feeling like you spent a lot of time there, because it will have taken quite a bit longer than you are probably used to. They also have great personalities. I always leave Celebs looking AND feeling better than when I came in because they have such lighthearted and charming personalities. They joke around, have fun and are full of nice and genuine compliments and all around good conversation. If you are someone who would prefer to just come in and have a quiet haircut, they will respect that. If you are wanting to chat, they reciprocate good conversations. Before COVID-19, they have offered tea and snacks. If you have a cut or style that you are particularly fond of, you can tell them and they will do it. In my opinion, the best way to approach a haircut at Celebs is to come in and tell them to work their magic and artistry. Have them treat you like a blank canvas. They will get to know you and your hair type, the shape of your head, your personality, the clothes you are wearing, what job you do, your hobbies, etc and they will give you the best possible haircut. They have loyal customers who drive long distances to see them. They are the real deal. Happy Holidays Celebs! read more

A visit to Celebs is always a treat! John Aguilar is an amazing stylist, who has consistently given me stylish, fresh, and fun cuts. This has kept me coming back for many years. I wouldn't dream of trusting my hair to any other!! read more

I have tried for 6 weeks to get an appointment from my Groupon voucher. The first call was returned by John the owner. He told me he would not honor the voucher and to get a refund from Groupon!? He gave me no reason as to why he would not honor it. Groupon does not honor refunds if you do not cancel almost immediately. All future calls to the Salon were not returned. read more

This is a true hairspa. Nothing like it anywhere. True psmprring to perfection. You get what you pay for here.

In my late 20's my hair suddenly turned curly... no perm needed curly. ugh. Since then I've had the hardest time finding a stylist that knows how to cut curly hair. Even with 'curly hair specialist' after their name, I've found it difficult to find a 'specialist' that can truly cut curly hair appropriately. By some miracle, my mom found John again. He had been our hair stylist when I was a teenager in a small town in Ventura County. Now, I don't ever want to leave him again. His cuts have taught me to embrace and even LOVE my curly hair! Can't ask for more than that. read more

Celebs is more like a spa! I highly recommend this salon, I had an amazing experience! I was fed tamales, cupcakes, and homemade fruit tea (no cost). John, the stylist who dyed and cut my hair was so attentive and extremely hospitable; I felt like I was at a relatives home. John created a miracle by fixing my hair. I have stubborn Latina hair, that refuses to be blonde and for curls to stay in place and John was able to do the impossible and fix it. Before going to John at Celebs, my hair was orangutan orange with different colors mixed in and my hair had absolutely no style; my hair was a hot mess to say the least! John fixed my hair color and gave me a stylish haircut; I'm so happy I went to this salon. If you decide to visit this salon...I promise you won't be disappointed, these stylist know what they are doing and are highly professional. read more

Celebs is my all-time favorite hair salon. Last night, for my appointment with John, he warmly greeted me with a beautiful cup of tea and a slice of delicious red velvet cake. He makes my hair look fantastic and I get compliments on it all the time. I used to fight with my hair, but he has made me absolutely love it! He is a true artist and has a passionate, dynamic spirit which is so refreshing. I have only been there twice (my last two haircuts) and I know that this is the only place I will ever go to. You will feel so "at home" and will leave there with your hair looking better than ever. I've seen other ladies finish their appointments and their hair looks awesome too. A+ read more

I recently had a haircut done by John. I came for just a trim and ended with choppy uneven layers, which i did not ask for. He was late, barely talked land did not care that i wasnt happy with the results. Overall unpleasant experience and now i need to grow out all that choppiness. read more

I've gone to Celeb's for many, many years. Always a great experience and worth the price.

I have been searching for a good colorist since I moved to the area. After several misses a friend suggested Celebs. I was skeptical because of the name of the place...I am not a person who is a celebrity or one who hangs around celebrities. But I went and was very glad that I did. My hair is gorgeous, a color I have been trying to achieve for a long time, but no other stylist has been able to give me. In addition to being pleased with my hair, my experience in the salon was wonderful. The owner is John and he is truly a gem....very loving and sweet. Kenny, stopped by while I was there (a hairdresser who wasn't working today) was generous to take the time to go get me lunch. I can't say enough about Meagan, who did my hair .... and Lucas (a soulful great dane who is suffering from bone cancer). I send you prayers and love. Thank you all for a great experience. read more

Love Celebs. John and Kenny are the best for cut and color. Longer curly hair and John is the only person I have found that knows how to give a Great curly hair cut. John recommended I switch from blonde to red and Kenny is Brilliant at color. Well worth the money...I am happy for ages after seeing them. read more

I went to Celebs as a walk in and got an AMAZING stylist named Stevee, shes cute stylist and young and gave me the best cut and color ive ever had! I highly recommend going to her! read more

Ok I am sooo fussy about my hair it's incredible. I have been going to the same stylist for 25 years. But omg he is retiring. I moved from Southern California to Northern California but still had my perms and cuts down south cause he was so good. Just happen to be in the Santa Barbara area and was desperately looking for someone as good. Boy did I luck out! John is amazing. Probably one of the best perms ever! I waited to write this review to see how the cut grew out (the sign of a good cut). Three months later my hair looks great! I am actually doing my next board meeting around driving from LA to Ventura to get my hair done again. Super place. Highly recommend it. read more

John has been cutting my hair for probably more than 25 years! He is so good that no matter how far I have moved away -- and I mean far -- I have always returned to him. John is not just a stylist, he is an artist and a perfectionist. I currently travel 1 1/2 hours to come to Celebs from my home. That in itself should say something about how I value this salon. I have also had Kenny do my color and he does a beautiful job, both in choosing the right color and in the skill of applying it. Although nobody else has done my hair there, knowing John he would only hire dedicated and skilled stylists. When I go to a salon the place itself is also important to me, and Celebs is located in a beautiful historic building and decorated in a fun, eclectic style. I love the ocean breezes and the salty air flowing in through the back window. Finally, whenever I leave Celebs I feel fantastic:). read more

I have never had someone be so rude and mean to me as John was. I left Celebs in tears because of the way I was treated. The only saving grace was the receptionist could tell how upset I was and was very kind to me. Never again! read more

John is My Mane Man , forever and always! Great people , ambience, treats, a very special place from the inside out ! And attention to every detail ! Won't go anywhere else !! read more

Always cut and color to perfection with a classy spa vibe.. allow extra time to enjoy the experience you won't be disappointed ever..