This review is long overdue as i've been coming here for years, but this salon is amazing and I don't trust any other place with my hair! I've had a few different hairstylists (I wish I could remember their names! I know one was Casandra) and every one of them has been great, but i've gone to Stasi the last few times and girl has AHmazing skills. She does the cut exactly how I want, i've never been disappointed, I always get compliments on the bangs she cuts for me. I cut my very long, boring one-length hair a few weeks ago and I love it so much, I was a little scared to cut it but I trust her judgement and she did not disappoint! I showed her some pictures I found online as reference, and they weren't even the clearest pictures, and she worked her magic and I couldn't love this cut more, I get compliments often and people asking me where I got it and I always refer them to Stasi. Anyone at this salon is great, the vibes are great, the stylists are easy and fun to chat with, seems like a good place all around. read more

I really love coming to see Marisa at Freebirds. She always gives me a great consult and really listens to my vision. She's so supportive of my thinking process and adds great ideas to our consultation. I really feel like after getting a cut from her, I leave a more confident version of myself. Marisa is awesome. Freebirds is awesome. Go support this amazing small business and get the cut of your dreams. read more

Freebirds Salon - Marisa gives me a great shag that grows out perfectly. - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was from 2022 so I can't dictate whether it's the same but review is for marky, not good with blonde. Came in with virgin hair (dark brown almost black) and left super patchy. I was trying to be understanding because I know lightening dark hair takes a long time (took 6 hours and she had other clients after) and my hair is thick. The top and random patches were a more silver/platinum blonde while the ends were more brassy and orange. I was told I can come in within the next 24 hours to get it toned again if I didn't like it but 1) it couldn't fit within my schedule with work and 2) the tips at the bottom were too dark to be toned out, it needed a second bleaching. $400 + 60 tip to be polite because it was 6 hours of work. I hope and presume it can be fixed the next session when I came back for my roots when they inevitably grew out. Nope. Roots were also super orange and brassy, had bad banding despite me coming in before they got too long. $300 for roots. I stopped coming after that as the patchiness was not worth almost $900. I got my roots done elsewhere and the hairdresser could not believe I didn't do the bleach job myself and went to a professional salon. read more

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Freebirds is a fantastic salon with immaculate vibes! Got my hair done by Markie, she was amazing and I absolutely love my hair.

Got my hair done by Sara today and let me tell you, she is wonderful! Not only is she great at what she does, but she's also so good at communicating and explaining what she is doing. I went in the for a big chop today and I was scared at first bit she made me feel so comfortable and did such a beautiful job. I will definitely be coming back to see her! The salon is really cute and well kept too! read more

Freebirds Salon - Sara's work! - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

Could not recommend Stasi more!! When I first sat in her chair I had hair down to my waist, she taught me how to style my curly hair and how I have the cutest shoulder length bob cut and the healthiest hair I've ever had!!! She is a wizard when it comes to curly hair and she really has changed my life for the better! You will feel 1000000x more confident after leaving her chair and SHE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. Thanks for being the best hairstylist ever!! read more

Cute salon, good haircut. I can't say mine is the most complex haircut or hair, (some layers, some face framing) but Blue executed wonderfully, and was also accomodating of my needs during the cut. read more

Loved my haircut- went to make a second appointment six weeks later and the price had gone from $65 to over $100. (the stylist says that her price was $80 and that she has eliminated tipping in a personal text message to me after they saw this review was posted but to my memory it was 65, I would not have booked it anyone over $75 and the website says nothing about tipping being removed) I do a pixie cut which to maintain takes about 30 minutes for a seasoned stylist. I really loved the salon, but they raised the rates by 40-50% in the last six weeks taking a haircut that was $65 ($75) and making it $100 I just can't afford to spend that much on a short haircut I did reach out to the salon to ask them what the new price was because the price it was asking me to commit to just said 100+, which means that it didn't even tell me how much more than $100 the haircut was going to be , but they declined to respond. (it was only after I posted this review that I got a response, the response said basically that the price increase wasn't that much, they eliminated tipping, and that if I couldn't afford her anymore that was OK) Yelp really should raise them to three monies, this is not a two money salon. So you absolutely will get a haircut that you love, but you're going to be paying Beverly Hills prices for it I would recommend continuing to shop around before committing to this salon as you don't know whether or not the prices will go up again by a great deal without warning between haircuts, (As an example in 2018 the owner posted that a bob haircut was $55, which means the prices have doubled in six years) but you will get a lovely haircut for the price. Just be aware the price is a bit steep. read more

Freebirds Salon - Price list, the highlighted stylist went from $75-$100 for a short haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

Kenzie is the best!!! She gets my cuts just right every time. She is welcoming and the sweetest person. read more

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Stasi is the absolute beeessstttt!!! Not only is she the sweetest person on this planet, but she also makes you feel your best leaving her chair. She completely understands the assignment EVERY time! She took me from black and neon green hair to red and pink in one session and somehow kept my hair soft and healthy! Stasi's chair is definitely a safe space that I look forward to visiting every time. If you're nervous about changing up your hair, this is your sign to take that leap! read more

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I absolutely love this place. I have not gone to a hair salon in years, and I'm super glad to have picked Freebirds. Blue did an absolute amazing job with my hush cut, and I came out that salon feeling a lot more confident about myself. read more

Freebirds Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

I drove all the way to LB to get a haircut by Marissa, the saloon owner. I've had super short for years and I finally had the patience to let it grow out a little bit. I've tried other saloons but I never liked how they cut my hair. Marissa listened to what I was looking for in a cut and delivered. She was friendly and the saloon was super cute. I'll definitely be returning, the drive was totally worth it! read more

Not only do I feel I've finally found a salon I can be comfortable in and not judged for coming in sweats and a sweater when I'm feeling a lil down and depressy--I found my all time fave stylist here: Stasi! She's amazing and so welcoming to her chair, ever since I first met her late 2022. After that first haircut experience, I knew I found my place. She transformed my hair into something I had been itching to do for years and couldn't quite articulate it well enough to other salons. But Stasi knew exactly what I meant and DELIVERED!! I love my haircuts, the styling, the vibes in the salon. It's all perfect! I was never ecstatic to get my haircut before--it felt more like a costly chore. But now, I'm excited to visit Freebirds, see their wall of hair art and get my haircut from Stasi! I could never thank Stasi enough for their understanding and welcoming environment. Thank you Stasi for helping me love my hair again and for all the hair tips you send me away with each time! Thank you for helping me learn to style my natural hair! Thank you for boosting my confidence and listening to my work stories and rants!! You are an amazing person! Please go see Stasi!!! read more

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Stasi has been doing my hair at Freebirds for a couple years now, and she does an amazing job every time. She is so talented with vivids and unique ideas, such a creative hair artist, but she is also amazing at the basics like a really flattering hair cut. She is so kind, creates a welcoming environment, and is easy to talk to. She has always helped me turn inspo photos and my own descriptions into a 10/10 hair makeover that always exceeds my expectations. I highly recommend booking with her for anything from a "simple" cut to a more extensive hair project. read more

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I love my hair!!!! Marisa is a multitalented artist and her salon is a direct reflection of her creativity and style. In the last few years my hair has developed some strange colics and changes in texture and with this haircut it's been skillfully transformed. It looks amazing, the cut is precise and compliments my face shape. It even looks good after I sleep on it! I'm so happy! I've dreamed of a wash and go hairstyle that looks cool for ever and now it's a dream come true! Added bonus the staff are friendly and welcoming, a great environment to treat yourself to a day of beauty! Thank you Freebird Salon! read more

First time coming to freebirds but won't be the last! Free birds is a spacious and cutely decorated salon located on the corner of 9th and pine. Only street parking available so keep that in mind when planning for an apt. I scheduled an apt with Blue for a trim and layers to frame my face. Blue was so sweet and easy to talk to and gave me just what I was looking for. I'll definitely be back! read more

I had a hair appointment with Cassandra and OH MY GOD She was so chill and nice and really helpful when hearing about my hair needs, she'd would walk me through what she would be doing with my hair based on my needs. Its been THREE YEARS since i had my hair cut professionally (ive been cutting it myself for that time) so i was wary of who id let cut my hair but this place was really nice, it felt like an alternative vibe where i felt welcomed and there were others like me since i tend to lean away for the traditional vibe. place looked awesome, it was very straightforward and i left with a short wolfcut/hushcut hybrid and im so happy i couldnt stop taking pictures. I also like how i dont have to book an appointment over the phone, it can be done online without talking to anyone! will definitely be coming back read more

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Was looking for an edgy/alternative salon in the LA area, and this Long Beach location was a hop/skip/jump away for me. I was nervous about chopping hair that came to nearly hip length and had been growing out for 4+ years. I recommend STASI & her wonderful assistant! After a brief consultation and reviewing one of the inspo photos I uploaded into the appointment scheduler (Tip: be sure to have your inspo photos easy on hand!), Stasi confirmed with me the details of each aspect of the cut I wanted: length, bang length, overall look. What was really cool was how Stasi checked in the emotional aspects of what changes I was nervous about and tailored her decisions to that. She was also very receptive to feedback. Most of all, the cut was exactly what I was looking for. My new bangs are epic and the shag is so fun. The cut gives my hair volume and movement. LOVE IT! Thank you, Stasi & team! read more

First visit to Cassandra's, fixing up a meh haircut from two weeks ago. She understood the thinning-out-while-keeping-weight vibe I wanted. Found her on Yelp because I was on a mission for a wolf cut/shag expert & avoid those impulsive decisions --definitely a smart move. She was real about the first cut not being perfect & I'll still see some blunting on the cut, but the second one would tidy things up as my hair grows. Appreciate her clear and honest approach. Excited for the next visit! read more

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I want to clarify this is not a review for the salon itself, but a specific stylist there. I had a terrible experience with Markie. Her demeanor was so hostile and catty. I even tried to make the uncomfortable experience a little better by asking her to get some thing for me to put some space between us. She just came back and immediately had the same negative aura. Sure, there was a mix-up with the specific service requested, but is that really a justification for the poor way it was handled? It is a shame because I actually really enjoy the overall vibe of the salon but the customer experience with Markie was so memorable in the worst possible way. I really wanted to have a self-care day but instead of leaving relaxed afterwards, it was the complete opposite due to her lack of empathy. read more

I have been going here since they opened in 2017. I always book with Marisa, the owner, and so far I have never been let down. She is talented and experienced but also intuitive and an artist in my opinion. She is great with textured haircuts but does a good job on more blunt/sleek styles as well. I get compliments every time I get my hair cut here. I'm pretty picky and usually know exactly what I want and I always leave with exactly that. Also live far and I will make the drive to Long Beach because it is worth it. This is my first ever review, I never bother but this place deserves it 100%. read more

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Cassandra is absolutely amazing! We connected like we knew each other forever. She did an awesome job and brought my vision to life, with taking the time to consult with me as long as it took to deliver. She did!!! I love my hair and I've been trying to get what I've asked her for with my previous stylist for 5 years! She also referred me to an awesome stylist who I can't wait to get my hair done from his name is blue. I observed his talent and I'm excited! Cassandra is a great artist she referred me simply because for the services I would be coming back for she thought blue would be the best stylist for the job! How awesome is that!!!!! read more

I wanted to come on here and echo all the other awesome reviews for Casandra bc she deserves it! Not only is she super experienced (10+ years!) and technically skilled, but she's also thorough in the initial cut consult and she makes sure to check in with you throughout the cut to make sure you're comfortable. Both times, I came to her practically begging for significant cuts + hair thinning and she *still* made sure to get my consent before making any big chops. She rocks! On top of all of that, she's also just a really cool person and super easy to talk to. Can't recommend her enough!! read more

Freebirds Salon - 2nd haircut from Casandra - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Casandra is the best!! feels like talking to your best friend, and you get an amazing haircut. she was very good at consulting you through the haircut/color you want, and is very open and honest about what can and can't be done, which i love in a hairstylist. read more

Freebirds Salon - my haircut :p - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

I am very anxious about letting people cut my hair and have left the chair crying so many times I lost count. But, for the first time, I left Kenzie's chair in HAPPY TEARS!! She is absolutely amazing, as a person and a stylist. She listened to me ramble about all the things that bother me about my hair, took all that into consideration, and gave me one of the best haircuts I've had. This was my first visit with her and I won't be going to anyone else again! read more

I got my first haircut with Stasi this past weekend and am so happy that I was referred to her. It was super easy to book and Stasi really took the time to make sure we were on the same page. One thing that I really like is that she charges an hourly rate with no tipping. In the past I've had a lot of anxiety over tipping, especially when I wouldn't know what the total cost would be at the end of an appointment, depending on what was being done. It gave me so much anxiety that I would avoid getting my hair done altogether. With the hourly rate I don't need to stress out and am happy to pay more knowing I won't have to do quick math at the end of the appt. I am really looking forward to my next appointment because I felt so comfortable and know I will have great hair when I walk out. read more

I got my haircut with Shelby. She's so amazing! Finding a a hairdresser for curly hair is so hard to find! I'm so happy I found her. My curls were so limp and dry and she sat with me and gave me such great tips and products that worked specifically for my needs and routine. I just went back for a maintenance cut (3 months after initial cut) and there has already been such a difference! My hair looks fuller, my curls are more hydrated and they look so much more bouncy. I can't wait to see how much my hair changes for the better. Thank you so much Shelby for your care and patience. You're amazing read more

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Casandra at Freebirds Salon was amazing! She was able to recreate the inspo photos I sent her as well as teach me some techniques to make my hair look good and voluptuous. read more

I've been going to this salon for a little over 6 years. Blue is the person to go to for all your bleach fantasies. They are a master with color blends and bleaching in general, without damaging your tresses as much. I've been to my fair share of hair colorists, and no one keeps my locks as healthy from constant bleaching as this amazing human. Also one of the owners, Marissa makes these super rad "muppets" art from old colored tresses found all over the salon. The vibe is very 90s grunge and everyone that works there treats you like your best friend. Could not speak more highly of this salon! read more

Haven't been to a salon in about 2 years. Decided it was finally time and after some research found Freebirds, a short walk from my apartment and they had an appointment day of due to some scheduling changes! Was paired with Markie and had the best experience, couldn't recommend more. I got a cut and mini foil highlight. I have curly hair and am super picky with the cut, and Markie made sure to listen to my wants and needs and did a fantastic job! She was very professional and took her time throughout to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. Haven't had highlights in my hair for quite some time, and didn't love the results in the past. Again she listened to my ideas and did a fantastic job! Gave me a natural highlight just like I wanted by taking the time to blend the roots. Couldn't be more impressed, and will return in the future:) read more

Cool spot, very welcoming, and great haircuts. Art and plants everywhere is the cherry on top

Great services! Got hair done by Sara and she was amazing. Made me feel comfortable after not going to a salon in 3 years

Cassandra did my bangs, and they turned out beautiful - perfect! I really liked how she went through different options with me carefully, making sure I knew what I was signing up for. We spent about 10 minutes looking at pictures and playing around with my hair to see if I wanted straight-across bangs or a taper. She gave great advice and encouraged me to go for tapered bangs. I love them so much!!! She is also very down to earth and cool! read more

Freebirds Salon - bangs - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

It was my first time going into this salon and Sarah was very helpful! She transformed my hair entirely. I came in looking a mess and came out looking refreshed! I will be returning thank you so much for your patience and great energy read more

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I had Kenzie and they were super kind and fixed me up! I never had a good outcome for my last haircuts in the past but this time, I left satisfied! Loved the music played at the shop as well. Will definitely come back again and I already convinced two of my friends to come for the future! read more

YOU GUYS! If you want vivid color, with minimal damage to your hair? Do you want the BEST haircut you've gotten, in your life?! You need to go see Stasi!!! She is absolutely my favorite hairdresser remove ever been to! I have flown from New Hampshire, back to Long Beach as often as I can, because she's the hairdresser I want, until she retires. And even then! I'm gonna bug her! She's reasonably priced, for the incredibly high-quality she produces, and I would gladly pay more! Your hair isn't something to mess with, because once you lose your hair's health, there's only so much you can do. Shes saved my hair many a time! I just love her, and everything she produces! read more

Turned my hair black when I asked for brown all while damaging it SEVERELY. And they still made me pay them $25. Terribly weird, and obviously biased customer service. read more

Markie is my go-to gal ‍ she is a master of her craft and I'm always so happy with the results . I highly recommend booking with her ~ read more

Freebirds Salon - One session of bleach (hair is black) and a pixie cut - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

Stasi is an insanely talented stylist. I went to her for haircuts and a green dye job. Stasi always took the time to listen to me, made me feel welcomed and comfortable and gave me the hair color of my dreams. The only reason I don't go to Stasi anymore is because I moved away to Alaska!!! But an appointment with her would be worth the cost of airfare!!! Dear Stasi - Thank you for giving me enviable green hair, I have never been happier with my results. If you want a wild color, or any color at all, text Stasi now. You won't regret it! read more

Freebirds Salon - Cut and fabulous color by Stasi. - Hair Salons Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been seeing Stasi at Free Birds for nearly 2 years and they literally NEVER miss with my cuts!!! We been on the journey from shag/mullet to skullet since my initial appointment with them and it has been the most confidence boosting experience! I bring in a couple of photo references and then they work their magic! I genuinely look forward to my appointments with them. They make feel comfortable and cared for. Each visit brings me closer to my true self. Not only is Stasi an amazing hairstylist, but an incredible individual overall. I not only gained a hairstylist for life, but a friend too. I highly recommend Stasi for any of your mullet/skullet, and hair coloring needs, you will not be disappointed! I always leave this salon feeling better than when I came in and the entire staff is always so friendly and welcoming, the decor and layout of the salon is fresh and punky! read more

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