If you are looking for someone who specializes in short haircuts and red hair color, I highly recommend this salon. Ashlyn has been doing my hair for years, and I consistently receive compliments on the cuts she provides. She does an excellent job, and I'm sure you would be pleased with her work. read more

Excel Salon - Cut , color , and style. - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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I was planning to have a hair cut. She suggested hair colour with highlights. It turned out great! Love my hair! Highly recommended!

Linda is amazing! Very knowledgeable and magically always knows what I want done with my hair color!

please for $150 my HAIR looks gray and and blue i tried washing it off and the blue looks GREEN NOW. Someone please answer my last review on how to fix MY HAIR. It looks nowhere to the picture I wanted read more

Before and after! The manager here is sooo cool! She help me do a color correct and i love it so much! I will be definitely coming back here! Never disappointed and She is really lovely! read more

Ashlyn is amazing! I used to get my hair cut down the street at Allure and they were good and I was happy until my Mom mentioned this place to me. I was pretty content with Allure and didn't really want to move salons, but between work and school getting a haircut can be pretty touch sometimes. So I called Ashlyn and it was so easy to squeeze in an EARLY sunday morning appointment. What i love about ashlyn is that she is SO flexible. She'll really go that extra mile to make her customers happy! I have incredibly long and somewhat thick hair that's just a mess to cut. Ashlyn does a great job on my hair and always makes sure that what I want is what she does. I tell her I want 3 inches off and she shows me what 3 inches is and what she will cut. There is no MISCOMMUNICATION EVER on what will be done with my hair. I ask for tucklable side bangs and they are delivered. I ask for layers and boom layers! I think that's a strong suit about Ashlyn - she makes sure what I want is delivered, not like most hair stylists who when you ask for a trim cut hal your hair off! Her female hair cuts are on average about $35. She uses quality hair products and pays a lot of individual attention to each customer. When she is cutting your hair she is focused and not trying 3 different things to 3 different customers! read more

Long overdue update (lol since my review in 2009). Ashlyn is still my go-to hairstylist. Trustworthy, dependable and reliable after all these years. I would not go to anyone else with my hair (unless she's out of town, but if she has your cell number, she'll text her vacation schedule ahead of time so you can schedule a appt before she leaves). Her prices have gone up - but they are still competitive compared to the other salons in the area. She does a great job and takes her time with her work - does not feel or look rushed, so you always walk out looking great and feeling like she did a great job on you. I typically go here for my usual haircut - which Ashlyn remembers exactly how I like to get it done. I've had my hair highlighted by her before - she did a great job with that one too. Appointments are definitely recommended. Parking is ample - up front and in a private lot. read more

Ashlyn has Always done a good job on my hair, my first time here she helped me color correct my hair and took hours to fix and she is so sweet! Always will come here to fix , do my hair and cut . Thank you Ashlyn read more

Excel Salon - Dark Silver ash - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Lay is magic!! Yes, he did my hair for my junior prom, senior prom up until now, over 20 years. Trust him. I'm not saying this because I built a relationship with him, but I trust him with my hair style and the health of my hair. There is no doubt you will see and feel the difference. He is meticulous detailed, creative, but most of all experienced. He is honest and will ensure you look the best you should be looking. I spent the day out in meetings and with family; all have complimented. He is the best in the field and if you are lucky enough to work with him, you will look great and build the relationship with him that I have. read more

Ashlyn is an excellent hair stylist and makeup artist! Her prices are also very reasonable. I'd highly recommend her for weddings and/or other special events. read more

This review is for Anh Lay (Charlie) Where do I begin? Our "relationship" started about 2 months ago when I needed a new Hair Stylist/Coloring Expert/Mafioso :), Through the power of Yelp, I stumbled upon Anh Charlie and gave him a call.....the rest...whelps as we all know it would be history! I have been coming back to him months after months and this review is sorely needed and delayed! You know how important this beautification process - ie hair coloring does to a girl? It has to be EXACT! it cannot be looking like it or sort of matches the color you are looking for...NO!! it has to be JUST RIGHT, and he delivers ladies!!! Let me tell you, I had the particular fortune of being assisted by Anh Charlie throughout the entire process! to put it succinctly..I am extremely pleased with Anh Charlie and his ability to transform customer service into an art form! Charlie's professionalism and his uncanny ability to build immediate rapport with his clients certainly made a lasting impression. Most of us would have to admit that we've had our share of mediocre service from vendors in the past. However, some establishments are starting to "get it." They realize that in today's competitive marketplace, consumers have a greater number of choices than ever. Therefore, it's important to let those with whom you do business with know that you notice and appreciate a job well done. As a result, such a commitment to great customer service by Anh Charlie is to be commended. You can be sure that I will continue to refer ANYONE I come in contact with to Anh Charlie for years to come. Providing personalized, unique, professional, high-caliber experiences for your clients will inspire loyalty, rather than depending on fancy ad campaigns or discounted pricing alone. Competition is indeed good for the marketplace! P.S. He is literally so funny and tell MANY MANY wonderful stories that the time seems to fly by that MUCH QUICKER.....Not to mention his assistant as well, she is truly in a class of her own....he sure knows how to pick his people!!!! read more

I've been going to this hair salon for few years and I never disappointed when I walk out. They are very attentive and make sure you get the look you are looking for, unlike some other places I've been to that are cheaper so the price of the service go along. I definitely RECOMMENDED this place to everyone :) read more

Excel Salon - Perfect red hairdo :) - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Linda H has been my colorist for over 10 years. I've had everything from short hair to bobs to growing it all out. Linda knows how to highlight and lowlight and weave with foils. My cuts have evolved from playful to professional to wedding updo. I love her sweet personality and professionalism. I growing out my gray during Covid and Linda blended the old with the new. Highly recommended! read more

Hello to all the potential customers and current customers of Excel Salon. I have been a customer of Excel Salon for over 11 years and I go once a week to have Ashlyn wash and style my hair. Every time I go my hair comes out perfect! Ashlyn also keeps track of when I need my coloring done along with when I need my haircut performed so I don't have to keep track of it she does it for me. I have in my long life have been to many other hair salons and by FAR I have never had such great professionalism service and quality anywhere else as I receive here at Excel with Ashlyn. The cost is fair and the quality and techniques Ashlyn can give you CAN'T BE BEAT! Thank you Ashlyn for all the great years of service you have given me. I so appreciate it all. Jackie Craze read more

Ashlyn has been taking care of my wife's hair and also my own for at least 10 and probably 15 years. We are both 100% satisfied. Ashlyn is an excellent hairdresser. She listens very carefully and understands how we would like our hair cut, styled, trimmed, colored (not me of course!). Ashlyn's charges are very reasonable. She always has a smile and is a good listener (not all are good "therapists", but I enjoy my conversations with her). We highly recommend Ashlyn and Excel Salon, which is kept spotlessly clean and excellently maintained. Very good parking. read more

Ashlyn is the absolute best. I've been going to her since I was 14. She was the first hair stylist who really listened and made sure to understand what I wanted, and she continues to do so every time! Ashlyn is very detail oriented (which is important because I can be kind of particular about things sometimes) and makes sure that I leave completely satisfied at the end of each appointment. She definitely takes pride in what she does :) read more

The 1st time I went to Ashlyn was almost ten years ago..She's the best stylist I've gone to & I've been to plenty!! My hair was jet black & put blonde highlights in it the same day..no stripping,no coming back every month..literally the same day.I went back black,myself..just dying my roots over & over for over 5 yrs,went to Ashlyn & she got it into beautiful highlights & eventually ombré within a month. I'm going back to her next week because I know she's the only 1 I've gone to that gives instant results,she's fast,she's not pushy,she gives you exactly what you want & I'm so happy she's still here!!! & btw, $7 for a bang cut isn't ridiculous..Top end salons would chop off more then your bangs,charge you triple then expect more than $7 just as a tip!! read more

Ashlen is really nice and great with hair I've been coming here for a while, and she always does a great job, with hair cuts and hair color!

I have recently moved to Orange County from Nebraska and found Excel Hair from the husband who owns Rosy Dental. By the way; rosy dental is a fantastic dental office. Anyways, Tami at Excel Salon is a kind and gentle hair stylist. She did a very good job and I was very impressed by her skills. Thanks Tami! read more

I've been going to Excel for many years. Ashlyn is a wonderful hair stylist. She always manages to make me look 10 years younger! How great is thar!! read more

I have been going to Ashlyn, the owner and only hair stylist at Excel Salon in Fountain Valley for two years. Based on the reviews I had been completely satisfied UNTIL TODAY! I had my hair cut three weeks plus 3 days ago, and stopped by for a bang cut. I had not told Ashlyn I trimmed my bangs at home a week ago, but they needed to be feathered a bit to lighten them, so I stopped in today. She was not busy and had me take the chair. A few snips later she told me I owed her $7. I was surprised about the charge and told her that was poor customer service. I actually would not have minded if she did a good job but I had to go home and re-cut my uneven bangs myself! I will NOT be going back and told her so! read more

Great Hair salon, have been coming for awhile now to get my make up and hair done always very happy with the results!

I'm still amazed how Ashlyn gets any bussines. I tried to try her again (against my better judgement) and my hair is now too short. I asked for 2 inches, just for a trim and $35 bucks later my hair is too short. Time to find another salon. read more