Dene is a pro and a perfectionist at that! Be it haircuts and/or color and highlights she is the one to go to. She has an amazing eye and things you can't even necessarily explain or describe exactly and articulately, she will deliver because she knows what she is doing and she is the best at it. She is also extremely smart and it's a pleasure to spend time in hair chair. She takes her time with all that she does and I personally appreciate that, because the end result is superb! read more

For years, I went to sub-par colorists who destroyed my hair by over-processing it. It was thin, dry and frizzy. But Dené Davis saved my hair! Dené is an absolute PRO when it comes to hair. She only colors the roots of my hair and we do highlights every eight weeks. Her gentle, compassionate care has allowed me to have healthy, thick, LONG hair for the first time since childhood, and I am in my fifties. Dené's services are very reasonably priced. She is a lovely lady and you will absolutely adore her. I always look forward to getting my hair done, because Dené makes me feel pretty, cared for and appreciated. She will play whatever music you like, and if you need quiet, she will not over-share as some stylists do. I wish there were more people in the world like Dené. She's a gem, right here in Sherman Oaks! read more

Negative experience working with this small owner. She cancelled last minute to move her storage facility) leaving me to find other accommodations last minute. While an adequate hair technician, her pricing is too high. She charges what they charge over the hill at top salons. A blowout is $65-$75 "depending on hair length"... Color is also up-priced. read more

I have been getting my hair cut by Dené for over 10 years and cannot say enough about how great she is as a stylist! What makes her great? Her attention to detail is incredible. She will not let me get out of the chair unless I am completely happy. And I admit it, I can be quite particular about my hair (think Sam Malone with NO toupé!) and that's me. I'm in my late 40's now and over the years I have changed my hairstyle to keep it fresh. Dené has been great about suggesting styles and working with me to achieve the look I wanted (Think, Jack Maxwell) Her studio is cozy and the outside courtyard is a peaceful and tranquil place to hang if you come early for your appointment. As for prices, I think they are extremely fair, especially for the quality of the work. Go see her - you will not be disappointed! read more

Dene is awesome. She does a great job on haircuts and color/highlights/balayage, and is very pleasant. She can be a bit particular in how she operates, but her attentiveness to detail is what makes her provide an awesome result. She is very concerned with doing the best job, and she is consistent in making sure the customer is happy with the result. read more

My hairdresser exceeded all of my expectations ! She is extremely talented and my hair has never looked this good. She is a color master and she gave me a beautiful haircut !My husband told me that my hair has never looked this sexy. Very importantly, her salon is very safe in regards to Covid. She insisted that we both wear N-95 masks, and she only lets one person in her salon. I couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

I have known Dené for 13 years and she is the best around. Easy to talk to and a brilliant hair stylist. She knows what I want before I do. Her gorgeous salon is intimate and so peaceful. If you want to have an incredibly professional experience, call or text her. One of my favorite people. Definitely try this amazing salon. read more

Cutting my hair is an issue because although I'm 100% Korean, my hair is naturally curly/wavy and it's super thick. It throws a lot of hair stylists off, not only because they assume that my hair will just fall into a hairstyle that is for super-straight hair, they just don't know what to do with the amount of hair that I have. (I know I shouldn't really complain!) Anyway, I've never had a dedicated hair stylist because I've never gotten a good hair cut from one and instead, I would just grow my hair for a year and get a cut to chop everything off, going to a different stylist each time. A year ago, I went to The Guest House on a referral and based on the time/date that I needed my appointment, I met with Dene. I am SO GLAD that I did!! She gave me a phenomenal haircut that I absolutely loved. Seriously, it was the best haircut that I've ever gotten in my life. My only problem was that I was days away from moving to Amsterdam on a work assignment! In the last year, I've gotten two haircuts in different salons in Europe and nothing really moved me, so I just decided to wait until my first trip home to meet with Dene again. My hair was a long mess for months! Not only did Dene remember me and did we have a fun time, she gave me yet another amazing haircut! Days later, I visited my colleagues in our LA headquarters and I received at least 10 compliments on my hair. I love it. If you don't believe my review, I will give you the names of the people in Amsterdam who had to listen to me whine about waiting x number of months until I could see Dene and I will give you the names of the people in LA who told me that my hair looks fantastic. It's all true! So go to Dene and get a great haircut! Now I just have to figure out how to get home more than once a year just so I can see her.... :) read more

Dene did my extensions and did an amazing job! I have very thin hair and was able to experience what it was like to have normal hair for the first time. It was amazing! Dene listens very well and is truly concerned for the well being of your hair. She is now my hair guru! She is awesome! read more

Crappy small salon located in creepy multiple office building setting. NO bathroom inside the salon, only a dirty gross outdoor building bathroom. I went to have my hair smoothed and it turned out terrible. The owner, Dene, recommended I have another smoothing treatment which also didn't work and then a 3rd which didn't work either. I found out later the product she used was no longer being offered . The product she used was old product. She also did not tell me having my hair smoothed 3 times in 45 days could ruin my hair AND she wanted to be paid all 3 times! She's also overpriced. Run as fast as you can from this salon. read more

Dene has a wonderful space that allows increased safety in this time of COVID-19. She has her own salon with one customer at a time only, and she is very careful with the protocols she has established, including antibacterial soap, masks worn by Dene and the customer, and good ventilation. The best feature is the knowledge that nobody else will be in the salon until you are done with your service (there is a nice outdoor courtyard if you are early). Dene has always done a fantastic job with my hair, and her salon provides a great option for having your hair done in a safe and responsible way. read more

Just got my haircut with Dene, she's incredibly talented. She listened to what I wanted, and I told her what problems I had with previous haircuts. I have long asian straight hair and she did an amazing job keeping it long while giving volume to my hair without weighing it down. No chunky layers here! Layers were blended in. She took her time and knew what she had to do to accomplish what I wanted. Left the salon with amazingly sexy hair. Happy customer. Will definitely go back, thank you! read more

I was referred to Dene Davis...and let me just say...she is the bomb. Great colorist, hairstylist..."do" doer. Met her when she did a friends wedding...and she is excellent. Cute space in Sherman Oaks and utmost professional. Reasonable prices too. A true find. read more

I've been seeing Dené Davis for fifteen years. I have long layered hair with highlights. I've had hairdressers compliment my hair, telling me I have a great cut! Dené's layered cuts are very feminine and not choppy at all. Dené does an excellent job with coloring as well. I presently have three highlight colors blended in, which makes for a very interesting look. I highly recommend Dené if you have long hair like me. read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Dene. She is professional, kind, and always does an amazing job on my hair. I can come in with a vague idea of a new look I want to go for, and she tailors the style to work for me. I always leave feeling happy about my haircut and grateful to have her as a stylist! I highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Dené is flat out fantastic. She is really talented with color. She knows how to rock a cut. But! What is most impressive to me about Dené, is how well she listens. She hears what you want her to do, then goes the extra step of figuring out what will make you look your best and feel your happiest. I've had stylists do exactly what I asked. And that was fine. But Dené takes the time to suggest things I'd never have thought of, and that really took me to the next level. She works with the hair you were born with and helps you find what will make your hair work it's best. Speaking from experience, she does fantastic natural looking color. Her wedding/special event hair is flat out gorgeous. She has an intuitive nature about her, and she is *really* great at makeovers. If you need a change to update your look, Dené's got you covered. If you don't believe me, ask my husband: oh yeah, he sees Dené too! Nothing makes me happier than seeing how cute my guy looks when he comes back from Dené's chair. Always young, cool, sexy. Dené is flat out all-around great! read more

Lest anyone think Dené only does ladies' hair, I'm happy to report she's been expertly cutting and styling my thick, curly, Jewish man hair for years. Fully conquering what many have tried and failed at for decades. My hair has insane cowlicks, inexplicable parts and growth patterns that defy logic. Dené not only tackles all these issues with grace and talent, but is always on time, always has a smile on her face, and always exceeds my expectations when it comes to that particular hair cut's needs (if I want it a little longer in the front, extra short on the sides, etc.) I cannot tell you what a relief it is knowing I can always count on Dené for a perfect cut and styling. read more

I love Dene! Her new salon feels like a hidden exclusive studio. You walk into a private courtyard (with a fountain, no less!) and you feel far removed from the traffic and noise of Ventura Blvd. Her studio is beautiful, with custom features throughout, making it feel comfortable without being fussy. As a hairdresser, I have never had a bad experience with Dene. She will go out of her way to make sure I'm happy, even whipping out the scissors as I'm walking out the door if she sees something that can be made even better. I can't say enough good things! read more

I've been coming to Dene for years to get my hair cut and would never dream of going anywhere else! She's done it all for me - cut, color, eyebrows, she seems to know what I need done before I do. I'm the kind of person who likes to frequently change up my haircut and Dene always comes up with fresh, creative suggestions that are perfect for me. Her salon is SO peaceful, not like those places with annoying music loudly banging out of tinny speakers. If you want a zen experience where you can trust you'll get the perfect hair style, come to Dene! read more

I was referred to Dene as well by a good friend. I've been going to her for a few years now. I love the color she does! I've always wanted to be redhead but worried I didn't have the right skin tone for it. When I finally confessed my desire to her, she said, "You can totally be red. Let's do it!" And it looks fantastic! My recent haircut I've gotten more compliments on than any before. I took in the latest pic of Emma Watson on the cover of Glamour. I was worried, once again, that it may not work with my face, but Dene was very positive about it. The great thing is is that I trust her. If I came in with something totally wrong for me, she'd let me know. And the Guest House is a really cute, small salon. Friendly stylists around her too. read more

Simply put Dene is the best! Since I have been going to Dene, there is not a day that goes by that I do not receive a compliment on my hair color! I am a (not natural) red head, and her color far surpasses any color I have had in the many years I have been red. Dene is also very professional, there is nothing flaky about Dene. She is also very thoughtful when you feel like you want to change up your look, if she doesn't think it will look good, she will offer another suggestion. She takes huge pride in her work. Lastly, I LOVE HER SALON. The small personal atmosphere makes you feel very pampered. It is like going to your very own hair studio, with a beautiful private courtyard. read more

Had my hair done this past Saturday with Dené and first of all her hair studio is so beautiful. She has everything you see at big box salon. The environment is so peaceful and relaxing and Dené is so fun fun it was like hanging out with a life long GF. She did an amazing job on my hair! I'm now "bronde" and love it!!! My husband is also loving it! I got nothing but amazing compliments on my hair all weekend all thanks to Dené!!! read more

FINALLY!! I have found someone who gets my baby-fine hair right. Both cut and color. I'm so EXCITED. She gives an amazing cut... people actually think I have a lot of hair (LOL)... and the color is beautiful. I go every 5 weeks and it gets better and better. I highly recommend her to ANYONE... especially those with baby fine hair. She also spent the time to show me new products and ways to handle my hair when at home that give it body and "hold." I'm really amazed and delighted. I've tried for years to find someone who knows how to cut my hair... I'm in love with her work!! She's an artist. She cares. And her salon is like a little oasis... a beautiful place of peace to be pampered in. read more