I've been going to Dong Kinh Hair Salon in Downtown LA for a while now, and I always leave satisfied--especially considering how affordable it is! Gina and Sandy are both so sweet and take great care of me every time. It's definitely not your trendy, upscale salon--but if you're just looking for something simple like a trim, color touch-up, or basic layers, they do a solid job for the price. I wouldn't recommend it if you're expecting complicated services like balayage or precision bangs (lol), but for straightforward cuts and color, it gets the job done. It's one of those hidden gems where you go in knowing what to expect, and you leave happy because you didn't overpay. ‍ read more

Dong Kinh - Brown color #6 large layer cut + hot oil tx - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Recommended by a friend. It totally exceeds my expectation. It was a weekend when come in and the line was really long. But when they started working on me everyone who handles me are very good and very efficient in there job. I had haircut and root color touch up. I"ll be back in 6momths to do my hair straighthening. It is really budget friendly. And I am very satisfied with the result. read more

Dong Kinh - Haircut and color - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

She did not acknowledge that it was her skill that caused this streaking and kept blaming my hair for not absorbing the dye. She offered to dye it black which will ruin my hair even more. I don't even know what dye they used to ruin it to this state. There was no apology and no understanding. I am very disappointed. The color is a mess, the haircut is uneven (not even the layered hush cut i asked for) and even their service is horrible. read more

Dong Kinh - It is not only unevenly cut but dyed too. Now i have gray highlights and brown roots. - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It is reasonable price and Lily gave a very nice cut that suits my face without too much input. The place was busy but I received prompt service as a walk in at 8:10 am in the morning read more

Authentic charm and skilled service in Chinatown! I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a hair salon in Chinatown, and although I didn't get my haircut by Lily as most reviews mention, I was pleasantly surprised by the expertise of the older Asian gentleman who took care of me. Despite not replicating the exact style from the photo I showed him, he crafted a personalized version that suited me perfectly. What struck me most about this place was its authentic vibe - customers blow-drying their own hair and even lending a hand in sweeping the floor while waiting for their turn. It felt like a community hub, reminiscent of home. Overall, my experience was great. The older gentleman's craftsmanship was commendable, and I left feeling satisfied. I'll definitely be returning for my next haircut. Paid $80 for haircut and highlights Tip: Park underground at New High St & Alpine. Convenient and affordable at around $3 paid on the machine. read more

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Nice and affordable place to get hair done, gets packed whether weekday or weekend but you'll finish in an hour!

Lily is a pro in hair color and layered haircut. Worth it traveling to downtown to see her. read more

Dong Kinh - Thanks Lily for my hair. Amy Babaev here - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't know if it's worth driving out here, dealing with the crowded parking , then waiting outside for a haircut. Yes, it's low cost. But no one takes responsibility. I walk in and say I want to get a haircut for my son. I tell the lady that was by the counter , she nods. Should I have the guy do it? She nods and says 15 minutes, you wait. So I go and take a seat outside. More people go in front of me. I finally walk in and ask if we are next and everyone has a blank stare. I tell the guy that we have been waiting for him for a long time outside. He says no one told him so we have to wait. I tell him I told a lady. No one told me that I was suppose to interrupt him and tell him directly that we wanted a haircut with him. He asked who I talked to. I pour. To the two ladies next to him and they just look away. He tells me that I have to wait longer because I didn't tell him and takes another customer. No apology, but actually let with irritation and impatience. Ugh read more

May 14 2024 - I GOT A 2nd degree burnt this coming out with green thing already im sure it can be infected it was the guy with glasses on the vietnameese and all of them do bad work they didnt do anything when i went back told me It will heal in 3 days thats all. And this is very infected so please save yout time everyone and never come back at this shop at all. If anyone can helped me suggestion what i shojld do with them and to my hairscalp. Los Angeles People Please Send this to everyone and make this shop go viral! This is not right at all what they do to everyone. I hope this wil get heard and i need a suppport from everyone. read more

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Please please please don't go to this salon. Yes it will save you money but it's not worth it . When she put the hair color in my hair it was burning and irritated .had a severe headache and she made me dry my own hair like I've never seen or experienced this in my entire life. This is the worst salon ever. I NEED THE OWNERS NUMBER OR CONTACT INFORMATION!!!My whole head is super dry and since its very irritated my whole head is flaky read more

Dong Kinh - PLEASE DONT GO TO THIS SALON it's cheap but it's not worth it . Everyone was rushing so that they can take a lot of clients - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A work colleague of mine recommended this place and although it's quite a distance from me, I thought I'd checked it out. At first I was hesitant when I first arrived coz they hardly speak English not that it's an issue but it's just that I'm trying to explain how I wanted my hair cut and most importantly, the color that I wanted. I opted for a balayage and much to my surprised Lily (hairdresser) got what I wanted. The only thing that I don't like was the waiting, it's on a first come first serve basis and each time there's a new client that comes in, they would take it. They are not solely having you as per time. So, you'll end up being there for hours and hours for a simple color, cut and blow dry. The price is very reasonable read more

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Dong Kinh is a place to get haircuts for cheap in Los Angeles. Although 10$ might not be super cheap, they cut my hair perfect every time. The lady that owns the place is a sweet woman with a Vietnamese accent. She's really nice and does an excellent job at cutting hair. I'd like to say they cut and prepare hair well better than supercuts, fantastic Sam's and great clips. Although there is a barber near Santa clarita that used to be 11$, they rose to 12$ and they used to be considered really cheap. For women, they prepare hair better than most places in Santa clarita where I live but it costs quite a bit in the 40-50$ range for an hour of quality preparation and straightening for bushy split ends. The environment is filled with Asians and other surrounding hair salons are not even close to being this crowded. The woman's husband is also a barber, but does not become personable to the customers and is antisocial. There are five to six other barbers and they not only been working here for years, they are pros and cut hair very quickly. You may be intimidated by the line on the outside, but the line moves quickly. The location is close in a narrow corridor next to many different locked up jewelry shops possibly due to so many thefts that have occurred in the past. I feel that this place is more on the dangerous side because of the accumulation of many homeless people, so be aware of that. I would suggest trying to avoid them and ignore them as you walk by. In conclusion, the salon caters mainly to women, but men should come by as well because they put an exceptional amount of effort in making your haircut clean and elegant for a moderately low price. The only issue I mainly have is the line and the smell inside. I feel that the smell of hair all over the place has been effecting my lungs. read more

Dong Kinh - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Friendly barbershop at a cheap price! Arrive early to bypass the wait and make sure to bring cash for the payment. They take walk-ins, which is a plus. I was looking for a place that was affordable and knew how to cut my hair without me giving too much direction. Not only did this place come out to a cheaper price than most barbershops, but my barber was able to cut my hair perfectly without asking any questions after I showed him a photo of what I wanted my hair to look like. Again, come in early, because if you come in later, you may be waiting for awhile if you want a specific individual to cut your hair. The staff was very kind and everyone, including the customers, seemed to be in a great mood. read more

Dong Kinh - Cheap cuts on the corner! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've gotten the worst haircut of my life here. My hair was down to my back and I asked for face framing layers in the front and what I got was 10 inches cut off and choppy very uneven layers that goes around my whole head. There's not a single side where my hair is even. My hair is important to me and going here was the biggest mistake. Please, if you care about your hair, go the extra mile to spend more if you want proper treatment. read more

The service was terrible. It was rushed and they didn't listen to my preferences. Instead, the old lady yelled at me for specifying what I wanted because they said they're experienced and know what they're doing. The hair dresser was careless and the hair dryer kept hitting my head. I didn't comment anymore after being yelled at and was unsatisfied with the results. They also gave me a rash/cut at the back of my neck. The picture is from a couple days later. read more

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Most of the time, I review a business right after my first visit. While this makes sense for restaurants and parks, I have noticed that hair salons treat first customers very very well. So, before writing another review for another hair cuttery, I decided that I should try out Dong Kinh a couple of times. This weekend I went to Dong Kinh for my third haircut. It's literally a hole in the wall with no nonsense and zero frills. So, if you're looking for soft yellow lights, chatty barbers, and coffee, Dong Kinh is not where you want to be. I hadn't realized how much I missed not talking about life and death while getting a haircut. If you get there at opening time on weekends, you won't have to wait at all. Last Saturday, I reached 30 mins after opening time and had to wait behind three customers. If you're wondering, it was totally worth it. As always, I got a nice sharp haircut. For $8 before tips! read more

My mom recommend this play. I had an appointment with Lily to do some bleach ing and highlights and I really love it. The price was really cheap! I would definitely come back. read more

Dong Kinh - My hair transformation! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

when it's busy, you will have to blow dry your own hair or leave with your hair wet. take note: even when they're busy, they'd take you in, start you off then have you waiting for a long time while you're getting your hair permed or color done. Exactly what they mean by... "You get what you paid for!" But you'd still get that feeling of "You've been cheated on!" because of the kind of service you'd get when you paid with your money! I think i'll go look for a place where it's not too busy. read more

This salon is a hole in the wall. Located at the far end of an alley lined with jewelry shops, you wouldn't expect to find a busy hair salon. This place is always busy and surprisingly cheap. I generally only go in when I have long hair, and it only costs me $12 before tips. That being said, you do get what you pay for. Hygiene isn't really a priority. I've been coming to this place for years for routine trims. I usually stick to the lady by the door for basic styling. Don't come expecting them to update themselves with the latest trends and techniques. If you want to get fancy with your balayage or unicorn colors, go to a higher end salon. There's a parking lot underground, but I'm not sure how much it is. I usually park at the bank a few buildings down and do a small transaction to get free parking. read more

I used to love this place been going here for 4 years, not a fancy salon nor the best looking one. But they are quick, fast service and very affordable! However they closed down for like 7 months due to pandemic. And when I heard that they re-opened again, I got excited and felt confident to go cos I am fully vaccinated since February so I went last week to get a haircut and highlights. I went early as 9am...to make sure there'll be no wait and when I got there only 4 costumers (not bad) Lily is my lady, she knows what I want! So after an hour, this place got busier (this was Monday) and noticed that people are not practicing Social Distancing, costumers are still seating next to each other, Not sanitizing chairs after use! This bugs me out but I'm in the middle of a haircut! Lily did it it again (as always) but I hurry left the salon when done, sprayed my hands and arms with alcohol drove home took a warm shower! I would like to return again.... MAYBE!!! *But they NEED to Follow the CDC guidelines and protocol!!! To the owner..Please raise your standards and keep your salon safe for everyone! read more

This place is really cheap. I got ombré for $55 only so cheap and specially I have long hair. I really like how they took care of my hair. I highly recommend this place. Look for LiLi. :) read more

Cheap, no frills hair salon in Chinatown. Parking - park in the garage of where the salon is located. It's only $5 but w/ validation it can go as low $2-$3. Best time to go - A weekday is preferable unless you want to join the hordes of women & families that come get their hair done. In addition to, coming as early as possible to avoid the crowds. Hairstylist - My mother and I go to Bryan who uses the 3rd ( or is it 2nd) to last chair closest to sinks. Once you become a regular of his, he definitely knows what styles suits you and makes sure come out looking your best. I once got a perm here and I insisted on leaving it on longer, while Bryan told me to wash off the curlers and solution. He was right and I ended up damaging my hair, thankfully it wasn't too bad. But lesson learned, THEY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING. Prices - $12 just for haircut. $25 for cut and hot oil treatment, $50 for highlights and cut. Prices are very reasonable. Just tell the stylist what you want and they'll tell you the price. Lastly, PLEASE TIP WELL. The men and women who work here, do such great jobs that it pains me when I only see them get $2 tips. They definitely deserve much much more! read more

WORST. SALON. EXPERIENCE. EVER. I came here because a few of my friends have gotten their hair done here and their hair looks good. I wanted to dye my hair for the first time just a few shades lighter. I picked the color out of the book just so they're clear on what I want. They made me COMB my own hair with a dirty hairbrush. I spent an hour after she dyed my hair and when she washed it out it was HORRIBLE. My roots were light and my ends were black. And she accused me of lying that I've dyed my hair black before and that's why it's not showing?!?!?! So I was PISSED. They fixed it. And it turned out better but still not how I wanted. They made my blow dry and curl half of MY OWN HAIR in a salon. What kind of salon is this?! It was also super crowded. Hair all over the floor. So dirty. The smell of chemicals is nauseating!!!! IT WAS A NIGHTMARE. read more

I come here all the time to get my haircut or hair color. Make sure to ask for Lily! Show her a pic of the color you like and she won't have you leave until its the color you like, she will take good care for you! Great stylist and affordable!! read more

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Lilly is amazing! She ALWAYS does an amazing job. I used to spend hundreds of dollars and now it's $80 for an incredible cut, color and highlights! Bring cash and tip WELL! read more

Overall: You get a quality haircut for $8. What more can you ask for? This is the place the go for Asian people to get their hair cut. Generally the male barbers are the ones who are tasked with cutting guys' hair but I found the women to be better and a little more attention to detail. Just make sure you let them know exactly what you want. You're getting an $8 haircut so it's a bit of a roulette but I haven't had any disaster experiences here like I've had at super cuts. Hair washes are an extra two bucks but you're going to get hair all over yourself at the end no matter what. Don't go right when they open. That's when all the Filipino ladies schedule their hardcore perms, hair colorings and etc. Midday is probably the best time for a walk in. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem! I usually hate getting trims and haircuts, but after finding this salon, I can't imagine getting my hair done anywhere else! Where to find it: - It's in Chinatown Plaza on the first floor, last suite on the right. Parking: - On the street, metered - Several lots (about $4-5) in the surrounding blocks It looks small, but there are a lot of stylists, so the wait isn't long at all. They serve men, women, and children.. and the first thing I noticed while waiting was that everyone who walked out of the salon left looking happy AND with great hair!! Usually I feel pressured and bossed around at a salon, and my haircuts never turn out how I like, but that wasn't the case here! This was my first time coloring my hair, and the stylist was nice, patient (as I couldn't decide what color to pick) and helpful by suggesting tones that would look best on me and helping me figure out a good cut. As far as I know, it's cash only, but the price for the services are a steal! I was told (before everything) that the color would be $35, and a cut for $10, but I didn't argue when they asked me for $35. I got colored (highlights), cut (layered), and styled for $35! I was so happy I left extra tip anyway!! I also went with a friend, and though she only got a trim, they went to townnn trying to straighten her hair, and they only charged $10! If you're in the area, or looking to try someplace new, you should definitely swing by.. if all else fails, you can hang around the plaza or wander through the Chinatown alleys. :) read more

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Good place for quick cheap haircut for men ...it's always busy and not the cleanest place but can be done in about 15 minutes for men's haircut for $15 w tip read more

This is a very no nonsense inexpensive spot to go for trims. With a family of 8 (2 males, 3 teenage girls, my 77yr old momma and toddler in tow) we can all get our hair cut and styled without breaking the bank. All the females go to Lily and the males go to Huang. Lily does fun colors for the girls sometimes and she colors momma's hair too. I usually just get my split ends trimmed off. It's seriously the best deal in town. We all go have lunch after at Sam Woo's BBQ. Please Note: I don' t come here for cutting edge new trendy styles or fancy highlights or color correction etc., but its a solid place for routine trims. Hoang does a really great job on the boys and I have bee n coming to Lily for years! 3 stars only because they are solid but not a fancy 5 star type salon. read more

Dong Kinh - Haircut by Lily looks good to me! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The only place i go to for cheap and awesome hair services. Ive been coming here twice or thrice a year and every visit just gets better and better. Theyve always helped me attain the hair color that i wanted and explain to me thoroughly how sometimes the color or haircut that i would want wont workout. So? You guys should check em out. read more

Dong Kinh - My latest dyed hair.. pardon my filtered face.. - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The stylist have genuinely care for you And your satisfaction and that it something that really made this experience the best lilly and her crew are my favorites and I will definitely only be trusting them with my hair read more

Lily and her assistant was awesome will definitely be coming back got really pampered today.

I walked in with beautiful long vibrant hair, walked out with burned hair, half the length and something that looked ombré, when all I requested was the tips and a touch up to my hair. Other people at the salon were laughing and the younger patrons who'd gotten there, were much smarter and left instead. On that same day, my friend happened to be walking in with me so he got a cut while I was being prepped. His medium length hair he was proud if, now looked a half-mullet gone wrong. Stay away, find another place to a guinea pig for. Not them!!! read more

This place doesn't know how to do highlights or haircuts. 2nd time I came here. I ask for chocolate color highlights & got blond/white highlights. It look nothing like the picture I brought in. It looks awful & the hairdresser cut my hair too short and uneven. I told hairdresser my hairlights looks too light, I know she left the bleach or toner on too long cause she was too busy working on several customers. She tried to pretend that nothing was wrong with my hair. She was lucky I gave her over 15 % tip for effort. Now I have to go get my hair fix right somewhere else. Yea, you get what you pay for here. 1st time I got orange highlights when it was supposed to be red & this other hairdresser overcharge me. Never going back here again. My hair looks awful. Waste of 4 hours of my life & $75!! Don't come here unless you want to ruin your hair & spend more money to fix it. read more

Been going to Lilly for 15 yrs. She's the best...all the staff there has many 25+ yrs experience. Lilly is super busy on weekends... don't bother coming without an appt....cuz your gonna wait for hours for her to fit you in. All her older clients with appts. will look at you crazy cuz your overlapping in their time. If you want quality time come during the week...everyone is good there but I prefer Lilly because she knows my style and I tell her what I want and she does it, I'm happy always with finish product. You can't beat $80 color, highlights, and hair cut. I tip her $20, coz she does great work. She's great on Ombre ands Bayalage Ombre. She will never try to upsale or change prices. That's why I like going here. read more

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They did a great job bringing back life to my hair! The people are amazing they always make sure that you would go home pretty with your new look. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

I got mah hair did here a while ago and they did an amazing job! My hair was first bright pink (think Magenta in the world of CMYK) and after about 3 months of having that kind of color, the semi permanent box I bought at CVS started to leave my hair more orangey red than pink. I wanted to redo my hair and so my boyfriend's mama suggested this place. I ended up getting a beautiful hair cut (he layered and thinned out my hair as my hair is thicker than you could ever possibly imagine) and dyed my hair an auburn-ish chestnut. The cut and color only cost me $50~! The guy who did my hair was an Asian man that was young-- not to be mistaken with the Asian man who is old. Annnyywaaayyy, this place is great when it comes to dealing with haircuts and coloring. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for good styling + good prices. NOTE: This is the hair styling place at the far end of the plaza on the right hand side. read more

I have never been to a worse hair salon! The cut was uneven and I showed her a picture of the dye job I wanted and she gave me highlights and I looks nothing like the picture. I showed her the cut I wanted and she just used a blade and gave me an uneven cut and that was it. She used the same blade to cut my bangs to give me the same cut and that was it. Everything was terrible and to top it off I had to pay 50 bucks for it. She tried to hide the fact that my hair was never by curling it. Nice try but I noticed. read more

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Kim is my hair stylist and she always get what I want. Very reasonable price for excellent service!!!

Without this place, my hair would look like shit. This place is full of hard working people and I truly appreciate their efforts (especially Andy) in taming my unruly, nappy head. For the same $10 haircut I get here, I can easily pay quadruple for a pretentious place with a bunch of posers. So to all you people out there tipping $1 for an excellent $10 haircut, quit being so cheap and open up your pockets a little more!! read more