I've noticed that the older I get, the less concerned I am with looking perfect all the time. Half of my working life is done from my home office in my basement. I start the day at the gym and spend the following 10 hours in front of a computer. Every once in a while, I see the FedEx man, but besides that, I am all alone all day. I try to take a shower and get my self somewhat cleaned up before my husband gets home at 4pm. Either way, my hair spends most of its time in a pony tail or pinned back with bobby pins. The other half of my working life is spent traveling and in convention centers. I have very little time in the morning after only getting approximately 5 hours of sleep. Shower, blow dry, and then run out the door. Come the weekend however, I like to get dressed up, curl my hair, and go into the city for drinks and dinner with my husband. I tell you all of this because everyone's lifestyle impacts their hairstyle. I have seen stylists that make my hair look beautiful but, at the end of the day, I could not replicate what they did to it, so it didn't work for me. I recently moved to Chicago and like every woman, I was scared to go to someone new to do my hair as I didn't want to get stuck with something I hated. That's when I called my friend Emily. I told her what I wanted, what every girl wants, to look beautiful with the least amount of work! Her recommendations took into account my age, my lifestyle, and my crazy, unpredictable work schedule. In the end we decided on this: semi-permanent chocolate brown coloring to make me look a little younger and not be back in the salon to cover up my roots right away & long layers so we could keep the length and pony tails. This color and cut gave my hair more bounce and softness so when I go out it is super easy to style. I LOVE IT!! Thank you Emily! -Kellie Velilla read more

Emily is an artist and your hair is her palette. She has loved creating hairstyles for as long as I've known her and has this talent and amazing ability to take a person's hair and transform it each time into something beautiful. Her task is about what each person wants; she really listens and carefully considers those desires as she helps each client achieve his or her desired results. Her range is huge--she expertly understands the coloring concept from a basic scientific level and can beautifully change hair color completely or just simply just add a subtle highlight in a way that is safe and healthy for hair. Her cutting abilities are excellent--she takes her time to make sure each creation is perfect. She has an eye for what looks good, and might suggest a new look, but if that is not what the need or want is, she will do whatever is wanted. Emily has done my hair for years---she recently did my hair for my daughter's wedding, and the compliments keep flowing about how beautiful my hair was from people who are only now seeing the pictures. I am excited to have Emily style my hair-it makes me feel confident in my looks each day. read more

I had previously gone to another hair stylist for the past 7 years when I was referred to Emily for a cut and color while visiting in Newport Beach. Before my appointment, Emily wanted to do a consultation to understand what I really wanted. This was a first for me! I was in transition to moving and wanted my hair to be colored in such a way that when it grew out, it would look natural since I did not know when the next time I would have my hair done. My hair was also very dry from all of the bleaching and straightening I was doing, so I was looking for some advice as to how to treat it. Emily was awesome and gave me tips on how to make my hair healthier. I went six months without cutting or coloring my hair and received compliments frequently, as if I had just gotten my hair done. My hair had grown out so much and the color still looked great. Emily is not only great at what she does, she also truly cares about her clients' satisfaction. She was very easy to talk to and I felt like she knew exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend her to anybody! read more

I had been going to the same hairstylist for over 10 years but she is located over an hour away and it just wasn't feasible for me to drive there anymore. I was REALLY nervous about trying to find a new hairstylist! When I met Emily I instantly liked her style and she made me feel comfortable explaining what I was looking for. The next day I made an appointment and she got me in a few days later. I've been to Emily a few times now and I LOVE my hair and I'm constantly getting compliments on it. She is very passionate about what she does and the products she uses. She listened when I told her my routine and how I needed something that won't be too high maintenance. She also shows me new tricks everytime I come in on how to style my hair. I feel like she really cares about her clients and never makes you feel rushed. I'd highly recommend Emily to anyone looking for a stylist who is ambitious, passionate and really cares about her clients! read more

I wanted to reach out real quick and say thank you again soooo much for making me into a new person with awesome hair J I love it so much, I keep passing by mirrors and windows and admiring myself (yipes). When I walked into work my boss said I looked like I was 10 years younger (the old days) J My husband loves it too, although he's scared it might draw too much attention J Anyways, you are an amazing person and hairstylist, I really appreciate everything you did for me, squeezing me in last minute, taking the time and patience to fix me up, listening to me blab, giving me great service at a great price, staying super late, etc. I'm looking forward to meeting up with you again and please let me know if there is anything I can do to add more clientele to your list, I've already sung your praises to my sisters, and my mom is going to go bonkers when she see's me. J Thank you again! read more

Emily is a phenomenal hair stylist who looks at 'big picture' when it comes to coloring/styling. Through a keen professional eye, she takes into account her client's lifestyle and overall look to create a personalized remedy for your hair. There is thoughtful reason behind every stroke of color or cut. To feel like my hair reflects my low maintenance lifestyle, and that the color is matched perfectly to my skin tone feels amazing! Emily's work speaks for itself. After one appointment I felt I could breathe a sigh of relief that my hair would now be in good hands for life! If you are stuck in a rut with the same color and style, do yourself a favor and go to Emily for a refreshing new outlook. Emily has the incredible talent to transform you into the most beautiful version of yourself. read more

I went to Emily for a "trim" and feel like I have a whole new hairstyle. I haven't had bangs since the early 90s but Emily convinced me that a fringe would not only frame my face but would take away the flat look that my hair can tend to get due to its thickness and weight. Additionally, she suggested some more layers all around but a clean line in the back would help me to keep my length as well as professional style She was right, my hair feels lighter, smoother and dare I say.... flirty? I am approaching a birthday and Emily provided just the style I needed to feel a little better about another candle on the cake. Thanks Emily ~ Mindy Himmel, Owner Justabitecakepops.com read more

Emily Cain is an extremely talented stylist & colorist. In fact, to say Im picky when it comes to my hair would be an understatement... To that end, I've had several stylist over the years and since going to EmilyAnnCain.com a year ago my hair has never looked better and I refuse to go elsewhere. If you are in the Orange County area and are in need of a stylist or looking to venture away from your current stylist, I would highly recommend checking Emily Cain out. The only downside is actually an upside; Emily is too good at her job (kind of a perfectionist) and may keep you there for a while. You wont be disappointed! - Richard read more

Emily is purely amazing! I had a certain haircut in mind but she opened my eyes to other options based on my face shape and what I was looking for. You really get a personalized cut, color, style etc. when you go to her. I had long boring hair for over a year. As boring as it was, I got comfortable with it and was terrified of cutting it. After everything was done, I couldn't believe how amazing I looked. She made me feel beautiful again. Thank you so much Emily! Keep doing what you're doing!!! And to anyone reading this...I highly recommend her to you and all your friends! :) read more

Emily Cain is an AMAZING hair stylist that goes out of her way to make sure all her clients are happy. I would like to point out the Emily is a hair stylist that takes her job very seriously. She is extremely passionate about making sure she is being the best hair stylist for her client. Not only do I trust Emily to do my hair, but I trusted her to do my 3 year old daughter's first haircut. All I can say is that me and my daughter will only let Emily Cain style our hair. If anyone is looking for a hair stylist I would highly recommend Emily Cain. read more

It's hard to find a colorist in Newport Beach that I can really talk to. It seems like most people just hurry you in and out. But when I go to Emily, I feel like she really cares about what she's doing. I'm not just another notch on her totem pole. I recommend people to her all the time, because I know she won't disappoint. There's enough unreliability in my life, so when I find someone that does a great job every time, I don't let them go :) Hmm...so on second thought, stay away from her! She's mine! read more

I wanted to share my wonderful experience with all of you! As you know it is hard to find a great hairdresser, well no need to look anymore! Emily Cain is the artist you can trust with your hair! For the last three years I had virgin hair and it took a lot for me to find someone I could trust and that I did, yesterday she worked her magic and gave me exactly the highlights I wanted! My overall experience with her was delightful! I highly recommend her!!! See you soon Emily...;-) read more

Emily is the BEST! I trust her so much with my hair that I often let her decide how to cut and color it because she always chooses the best look. My hair always looks so fresh and natural. I get so many compliments after I walk away from my appointments! I have never had someone better understand how my hair reacts to color or how best to cut and style it. Overall, Emily is amazing at what she does! read more

Emily has literally been a savior for my hair. When I first came to her, my hair was wrecked from the bleaching and over-processing that my previous stylist had inflicted. Emily showed genuine concern, has helped to educate me on how to take care of my hair properly and has patiently worked with me to restore my hair's health. I couldn't be more grateful and I would recommend her to anyone I meet. read more

I was thrilled when Emily styled my hair for my wedding! My hair never looked so gorgeous. Her work surpassed my original vision, and I received countless complements. Emily's attention to detail and creativity sets her apart, and I would recommend her to anyone whose looking for a stylist for a special occasion or a routine cut/ color. Thank you Emily for making a special day even better! read more

Emily took my hair from drab to fab! I have never been so happy with my hair. My Baylage highlights look awesome! I have never had so many compliments before. Emily loves her job and takes it very seriously. She explains and educates all throughout the cut, color and styling process, and I really appreciate that. She is funny, cheerful and very skilled at her profession! read more

Emily Cain is to hair what Leonardo Da Vincci was to paint. She has transformed my "look" from "housewife" to Victoria's Secret supermodel. I'm convinced that her hairdryer is really a majic wand !!! Seriously, I like the way she does my hair so much that I have her style it twice a week (usually Tuesday and Saturday's)...She is trully amazing. read more

I have a ton of curly hair, and I had just gotten a fairly unimpressive expensive haircut. Emily cleaned up my shape in less than ten minutes and without losing any length, made the style fall right into place. Add that to killer haircare and styling tips, and the entire experience was absolutely invaluable. Merci, Emily! read more

Emily is AMAZING!! Ive been going to Emily for a while now and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair. She gives me an updated and fresh look every time! Super knowledgeable of all hair types and what type of products would work best. I highly recommend her. read more