There are hair stylists, and there's Gina Gina hairstylist@hotmail.com 7144252205... she's a true master and professional. , she is sweet A true artist, and a genuinely wonderful human being. She has been coloring and styling my hair for over 20 years. Not only was my hair color perfect, it lasted twice as long. The way she does my roots allowed my hair to grow out for almost 3 months and still look great. read more

Highly recommend getting a hair cut by Tony at Elegant Salon (949-584-1383). He was the most meticulous and polite stylist I've had in years. He made sure to ask what look I wanted to achieve before cutting any part of my hair so of course, I loved my end result. I also very much enjoyed the experience as it was very relaxing and worth every minute and dime spent. read more

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I have followed my stylist for many years, but this place is messy y crowded, and there are a few unpleasant people , but the worst thing is the music, very annoying and laud they should play something more relaxing. read more

Tim the hairstylist shows his style with hair; gives it a flick, and I look great! Been going to him for about a year now . He gives a soothing scalp massage too. All reasonably priced. read more

Fariba is Amazing Honestly, one of the best decision that I made to go to Fariba Shirazi for Brazilian Blowout. She is super knowledgeable with hair trends and about what product to use for hair. Cannot say thank u enough, Fariba Joon read more

I walked in to talk to someone about getting my hair done. I was waiting over 10 minutes and many people walked past me including stylists and was ignored I would never recommend this place. read more

I've been going to Maecel for years, and I'm happy to read that she has so many devoted fans. Quite simply, she's the best. Irvine's a drive for me so I admit, I've cheated - sure, there are other good stylists, and sure, there are whole chains of inexpensive men's cuts, but no one gets it as right as Maecel does. Maecel accepts my swinging because she knows I'll always be back! One of Maecel's greatest tricks is she doesn't cut your hair exactly at its best length - wait for it - meaning, if she cuts it 'perfect,' as a guy, that form is gone within two weeks. But the time and detail Maecel puts into what looks like an uncomplicated cut (I usually go messy, fauxhawk-y, high and tight) gives me a week of it being a little short but still looking good, two+ weeks of it being in prime form, and then a gradual outgrowth that gets my butt back in the chair before I look like a dirty hippie. (There was a period where dirty hippie was exactly the look I was going for, and she did that too!) So kick back with a cold one, or wine, or my usual soda, and relax for about an hour, not counting delays, which are very common. I love Maecel but her schedule is not for people with short fuses. And be prepared, wherever you are, wherever you move to, you'll be driving to Irvine every month or so for life! read more

Gina is the #1 colorist and hair stylist she always get the color right, amazing highlights and touch up for the roots is a piece of cake...amazing skills and knowledge,she cuts,highlights and blowdrys my hair leaving the salon feeling like a super model on the runway She also did certain treatment for me and wow....my hair is silky smooth and shiny,its hard for ppl not to stare and compliment me....Thank you Gina Elegant Salon 714-425-2205....check out my pics! read more

Elegant Salon - Cut,color&ceratine trtmnt by the 1 & only,the amazing&most talented colorist Gina!I only trusts her with my hair. - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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On the recommendation, of a perfectionist friend, I went to Elegant Salon for a color and cut by Margaret O'Brien. My friend was spot on. Margaret listened to my needs and lifestyle. Assessed my hair and the condition of the hair. Told me what color and style that would bring out the hair and my face. No pressure on any level. My hair has never looked this nice. Great cut (I have fairly short hair) and excellent weave colors. Margaret is very gracious, patient and very professional on every level. Also, the price of her service was very much on par with other hairdressers in this area. read more

I'm a CREW Salon regular. Referred here by a friend. Get a cut by Maecel here. She comes from the high-end 18|8 Salon on Anton Blvd. She gave me a razor cut to add volume and texture, and a shampoo and Nioxin treatment to maintain hair strength. Styling products used Bed Head's matte gum product. read more

OH MY GOD. I had read Yelp's review before checking out this place, and chose to believe the better reviews here. It turned out that EVERYTHING that Joel M. said below was true. I got the same hairstylist: Maecel, who also gave my husband a military cut. We had specifically told her that we do NOT want that style. It's not just the style, the length is also very uneven. My five year old niece can cut better than this. As with Joel M.'s review, this is just one hairstylist and NOT the salon as a whole, but seriously, this is THE WORST haircut I've seen. Will never be back. read more

I have been a client of Maecel for over 2 years now. She specializes in men's haircare and is very professional and personable. If you are looking for a new stylist, I'd recommend her without question. Executive cut includes neck and shoulder massage and a cleanup between appointments without cost. read more

Mae is amazing! She listen's to what you want and cuts your girlfriends hair at the perfect angel! ;) Amazing personality and definetly makes getting your haircut a great experience! You Rock Mae! =) read more

Cherise is wonderful! Over the past 6 years that I have been going to her, I have had a couple unfortunate hair mishaps from other stylists (only went to other people when I was in a different state for a few months) and she has gotten my hair back in top-top shape every time. She's corrected both horrible coloring jobs and cuts I've received from other people. I am very picky about how much length the stylist takes and she makes sure to give me my money's worth and making sure my hair is healthy while never doing anything I don't ask for. She is also a blast to hang out with while getting your hair done, very friendly! read more

Wow what a treat for my hands and feet! Nga Ta is phenomenal. She provides a relaxing atmosphere with wonderful service. I usually get a gel color as it lasts longer. I opted for a regular one this time and my toes looked fabulous for almost a full month! She is very careful and thorough. I was gifted my first visit but have been coming back ever since. She is amazing and i highly recommend her. read more

I was a client of Cherise for about 6 months when she was at 18|8 Men's Salon on Alton and Culver -- just recently, she moved here and is now an independent hair stylist. Wanting to support her in her career move (and giant leap!), I gave her a call after 18|8 offered me to reschedule with another stylist for 50% off, and just came back from my appointment with Cherise. She's outstanding, attentive to your needs, and super friendly! I've always gotten a great cut and style. Her techniques are up-to-date, and she's definitely a perfectionist, which is a must-have for a stylist! The salon at which she now works is simple, clean, and nice -- large selection of products, and great facilities. It's also in a quiet (new?) commercial development with a drycleaner, food court, and other miscellaneous businesses. Highly, highly recommend Cherise! Give her a visit! read more

I got the Brazilian Blowout from Cherise about 5 days ago, and it looks absolutely amazing! I couldn't have asked for better results!

Ellie best hair stylish in Irvine she's best and beautiful lady I recommend her for luxury person in city.

Went back today to get waxing done. Kelly is gone. But I found Kim! Nice, older Vietnamese woman who definitely knows what she's doing. She did just as good a job as Kelly and was very careful not to miss any spots. From what I know, she leases a waxing/facial room within the salon, so I think she's got her own pricing. I can't give detailed prices, but her prices are great! Call her for a quote and you'll know what I mean. =) read more

I went for a trial session, one week before my wedding and Fariba was my last hope. I was scared and had no faith as my previous experiences with others were all unsuccessful. Fariba did a complete make over in less than 4 hours. In this case, the photo speaks for itself! read more

My husband and I have been coming to see Maecel for 5+ years and followed her from when she was at 18|8 salon. She has been the best men's hairstylist we've encountered in our salon-hopping years. Maecel really goes above and beyond for her clients, such as scheduling a late weeknight appointment when you have an important event needing hair-fabulousness the next day. Her haircuts are given with the utmost of care; Maecel's attention to detail goes without question and tends to take her time with your hair to make sure it's perfect and to your liking. She takes direction very well if you have a specific cut in mind. I personally love the head massage and hot scented towel given with her shampoo treatment. She has those "magic fingers" that keep us coming back. I highly recommend Maecel for your hairstyling needs! Tip: she offers a referral bonus! The salon as a whole is very nice: clean, superbly-stocked with product, and the staff are friendly. I enjoy the atmosphere of the salon and would recommend a visit! read more

Gina is the best hairdresser.. I had a hair color and haircut with her.. My hair looked fabulous and I git a lot of compliments from my friends.. Add to this she is very friendly and kind.. keep it up Gina.. you are the best read more

This review is for Carol Vogt. Excellent work. Professional and listened to what I did and did not want. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. If you are in need of a men's haircut I would urge you to call her first. read more

Was a first time customer and am very pleased! Ellie took her time and made sure my cut was just right. Thank you!

Made an appointment with Maecel because it was time for a change... I had pretty scraggly hair that I used to have cut often from multiple stylists. I decided that I wanted it short, but I was terrified because I wasn't sure I could pull it off. I came here because of the positive reviews on Yelp and the fact that Maecel specializes in Men's hair, and I was NOT disappointed. The salon is in a convenient location, and the salon itself is very well decorated and spacious. Maecel is entertaining and great company, and I was instantly at ease. We talked about my hair for a bit; what I didn't like and what I wanted, and she pulled out a book filled with different hairstyles. She showed me one that she thought would look great, and away we went! Having my hair cut by Maecel was the single best haircut experience I have ever had. Not only does she take EXTREME care and detail when cutting my hair (with a razor for texture), but she ended the session with a neck and shoulder massage and treatment for my hair to keep it strong for a good, long time. I would gladly pay twice as much for the quality of service at Elegant Salon... it's not just about the cut, but also the experience in general. So relaxing and pleasant. I had such a great day after getting my hair cut. And the final result? Incredible. Maecel introduced me a product that gave my hair a "beachy" texture that changed the feel of my hair completely. I had NO idea my hair was even capable of looking like this. I feel like a million bucks walking around with a great haircut. Your haircut is a large part of your overall looks. Don't be a fool and go anywhere except Elegant Salon. I will be coming back here for my next haircut, and the one after that, and the one after that... Thank you Maecel! read more

the man, Jimmy Tran: 5 stars! Jimmy has been cutting my hair since 1994!! oh my God. i've veered off and gotten a few haircuts elsewhere, but i've stayed loyal for 98% of the time. haha obviously, he's been doing my do from before this salon's location; back at Illusion Hair and Nails, w/ Kim, who is another hairdresser that works at Elegant. anyway, Jimmy is reliable, friendly and will be as meticulous as you need him to be. i'll be sad the day he retires and buys his waterfront mansion in Vietnam. the salon: 5 stars. it's a fairly new salon. it's clean, nice and air conditioned when it's hot out, and easy to access off the 405. and all the other stylists are friendly. can't complain. read more

I have only been going to Elegant Salon for about a year, but I have been a client of Maecell's for 2.5 years. As previous reviewers have stated, she comes from 18|8 so is experienced with men's hair. Before going to Maecell, I had never received any compliments on my hair . However, after I began going to her, I then began to receive much positive feedback from friends/family. Before Maecell, I did not even think men's hair was a issue to be complimented on. The haircut sessions are very comfortable and I feel very pampered whenever I go, especially with the hot towel finish. Also important to note is that Maecell cleans you up very nicely, getting rid of virtually every piece of "hair debris" (which is great for those who get haircuts in the middle of the day and do not have the time to go home and shower after their haircut). The salon itself is in a convenient location with plenty of parking. There are quite a few restaurants, a mini-mart, and dry cleaning in the same complex as well, adding to the convenience factor. The interior is spacious and doesn't have the typical cramped salon feeling. read more

I didn't see my review from last week on the site so I'm going to repeat... not sure how all of this works...? I went to see my facialist (licensed Esthetician) last week for a facial, eyebrows and threading. Sammie is wonderful! She is new to this shop but I have followed her from several shops, she is worth the travel time. Her new facility is very nice... peaceful, serene and very, very clean. Ask for her very special music and you will be in Reiki heaven. She is one of those special people with healing energy! Her touch is magic and you feel it. After my facial Sammie introduced me to Mado, and she promised to help me with my hair color. Mado was as good as her word... I left the salon with a new hair color (much, much better for my age group) and a new style, too! Thank you, Sammie and Mado for making my day extra special and my evening out with my husband worth the time in each of their chairs. He loved the new me! Give Sammie and Mado a call and change your look, too! Sammie also offers Permanent Makeup and Eyelash extension! read more

Carol has been my barber for the last 4 years. I tried a couple of salons, including one at South Coast Plaza, but no one did as good a job as Carol. Scheduling is easy and when business gets in the way, Carol has no problem rescheduling. read more

Mado is a great hair stylist. She did my Keratin treatment, hair color and hair cut. I am always receiving many compliments because of my hair cut and color. I recommend her to everyone and to all my friends who want to have a beautiful look! read more

Carol Vogt gave me the best haircut I've had in a decade. She approaches the task with a lot of thought and deliberation, pointing out the sloppy mistakes others have made. Plus, she's a perfectionist. She uses techniques that take more time, but lead to a much better result. This is someone who takes pride in her work, and isn't just trying to sell you some pomade you don't need and get you out the door quickly. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Maecel is great! Been going here for about a year, and she consistently gives a good cut. It's more expensive than most but I think it's worth it. read more

I have never been one to spend more than $12 on a haircut. My first experience doing so was with Tami at Elegant Salon. Since the first cut I have been back regularly and have even recommended friends to her! I feel totally pampered every time! The place is very nice and they treat you like a king! I swear the washes and rinses feel so good, they use some tingly kind of shampoo that feels awesome and the hot towel on your face is so refreshing, and it has some sort of oils or ointments or something in it too. Makes you feel so fresh I am not exagerating! haha read more

Cherise is the best!! I've been getting my hair cut by her for over 6 years now and she gets it right every time. I've never had a bad hair cut from her and she is very creative if you're looking for something new. She knows what's cool and trendy and also knows what style will look good on you. She is so talented and everyone should get their hair cut by her!! Not to mention she is also super friendly and personable. I will never let anyone else touch my hair but her :) read more

This review is for Gina. I popped in to Elegant Salon on the morning of my son's wedding (11/8/14). I had planned to do my ultra fine hair myself but did not do so well on the practice session. Gina was coloring her patron's hair when I walked in and asked if there was any way someone could blow and do my hair for the wedding. Gina offered to do the job while her gal was processing. Needless to say, she did an amazing job with my very fine hair!!! I have a shorter layered bob and she gave me an adorable curly 'do' that lasted through the evening and into the next day!! I was beyond satisfied with the style and HOLD that far exceeded my expectations!! I will continue to see her as a patron as she had suggestions for my color/weave that I have done every few months. Thank you and big kudos to Gina!! read more

Mado, she is very professional, I got a beautiful haircut from very long hair to short hair, Love my hair so much.Mado is a great hairstylist! read more

This review is for Maecel, not necessarily the salon overall. So this is my first Yelp review and as I literally stepped out of this place, I'm still pretty furious. Before I get into the actual review, I'll give some background. I haven't had a really bad haircut since I stopped going to $8 haircut places in my mid 20's. I'm 40 now and have had basically 4 girls who have cut my hair in the last 15 years and typically only change because my regular stylist either moves away or I move away. The last stylist prior to Maecel is up in LA and after I moved to Irvine over a year ago, I still trekked up to Century City to see her until it just became too hard to schedule and too far to drive earlier this year. I tested out 2 other stylists before Maecel and this was my 4th time going in. The previous positive reviews about her service are spot on...she does 'normally' provide good service and a good cut. She is a nice lady and so because of that I held my tongue the entire time tonight. So we set up an appointment for 6:30...I get there and basically waited until after 7pm before she started on my hair...she's been late before (typically 5-10 minutes) but usually because I'm her first client and she just seems tardy by nature...it's cool, I can live with that. So again, this is my 4th time with her and last time I asked her to cut it real short...use a clipper on the sides and blend it in up top and she did that just fine last time. I'm not sure whether it's because she had a long day or was just distracted, but this time around, she let the clipper go way past just my side and up toward the top of my head...she probably would have gone all the way if I hadn't pulled away saying "what are you doing???" But alas, the damage was done. Instead of pausing to ask or apologize, she just kept on going and said "I'll blend it in and make it look good." Seriously?? So as I sat in horror looking at my almost buzz cut head, she kept on working away as if nothing happened. Oh, she knew I was pissed because her normal chatty Cathy self went silent. The furrowed brow and constant muttering from me would make it obvious I was pissed. But...I didn't say anything...I didn't want to make a scene in front of other customers and cause trouble for the other stylists working. So as I sat there my face red, fuming and knowing I'd be wearing a hat for the next couple of weeks every chance I could get, she just kept working along not acknowledging she just f'd up my hair. I work in a very conservative corporate environment and a military cut isn't what I was going for. Okay, so then she starts coughing up a storm and THAT is what she decides to apologize for...cuz she had to cough. REALLY?? Okay so long story short, she went about the rest of the service as if nothing was wrong and I pretty much refused her blow-drying it and putting any products saying "what's there to blow dry or put product in??" I went to change and came back out to pay her. So you would think at this point, I'd get an apology or even asking if I was unhappy...nope. "What do you want me to charge on the card?" is all I got...as if she actually still expected a tip! So I said just put what I owe her...and I signed it off and stormed out. Now I'm sure those who are Maecel's customers already will continue to go there and heck, everyone makes mistakes, but to NOT acknowledge it AND still expect a tip? I could have done this haircut myself with a flowbee or a pair of cheap clippers! I wrote this review for those that are even considering going to her based on earlier reviews just so you have full information. I expect the demographic is like me...professionals who want a professional haircut. The lack of acknowledgement and professionalism is all I'm warning those considering going to her for the first time. Everyone does make mistakes, but I expect those I am paying for a service to at least acknowledge they made their customer unhappy. If you're a guy and insist on going to someone at this salon, the other stylist mentioned here...Cherise...seems to have clients who really do enjoy going to her. As for me, it looks like I'm going to have to start driving back up to LA to someone I can trust. read more

Maecel is a wonderful stylist. Her professionalism and charming personality always have me looking forward to my next visit. I would highly recommend her! read more

When you go to Elegant Salon, ask for one person, Carol. I have been going to Carol for the past 5 years and she always gives me the perfect haircut. She specializes in men's haircuts and was previously at 18|8 before going out on her own. I am a young attorney and it is crucial to look your best when dealing with clients and your peers. Moreover, she always finds time to squeeze me in whenever she is booked up. I always look forward the relaxing massage that she provides at the end of each hair cut. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Beware of the sales people here. Horrible customer service. More than willing to sell everything but won't listen at all to the customer. They should close down the shop since they only like arguing with customers. I have never seen such a rude staff in my life. read more