The abundance of beauty supply stores across cities all over this country verifies 1 very important…read morething amongst all women regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, all other identifiers of humanity in the world. Our hair and the presentation of it is our universal golden secret to who we are and our inalienable right to autonomy over our bodies. It's the one self expression that is specifically unique in how we choose to "show up" everyday in a world that picks and chooses who is accepted or not. Our hair is what makes us feel brand new and the allows spectators the opportunity to marvel and wonder about who we are and what stories we have hidden in our hearts. The beauty supplies stores across cities is essential in making our wildest dreams of who we are or want to be come true! It is the epicenter of cosmetic power and magic! It's where we marvel, imagine, and dream of continuing, improving, or re-designing the crown given to us in an effort to shine brighter! The beauty supply stores across cities is our hub and it is imperative the hub maintains a decorum of welcoming everybody, helping anybody, and be just in its economical value to not just one somebody but all people who cross its threshold. Especially now, as we have all been impacted by an oligarchy improperly placed in the land of the free and home of the brave...how dare it raise its ugly head in this local beauty shop store. A good friend of mine, after utilizing her Inspector Gadget research skills to locate the perfect new texture, color, and style of hair to re-do her braids, found this specific supply store in her neighborhood. Loving the location and the fact they had the hair she needed was a delight and excitement as she was preparing for a lovely Valentine's/Presidents Day weekend! She just knew everything was falling into alignment. She entered the store, easily found everything she she needed, and due to her research, knew exactly how much her items would cost; taxes and everything included. The clerk rang her up and as my dear friend was just about to go on about her lovely Friday evening, she stopped and look at her receipt in hopes to celebrate how spot on her math would be. But unfortunately, she was stopped in her tracks as she noticed an exuberant additional amount charged over her own calculations. $60 worth of odd charges. She had a "things that make you go hmmm..." moment. My dear friend inquired about the additional charges and was met with what seemed to be "I'mma make some bs up so this lady will get out of my face" energy. My dear friend did not like this and asked for the manager and the clerk responded the manager was busy. Friend asked for the manager's name and the clerk gave it and it was the name of the clerk. Friend asked "Is that you??" The clerk responded "Yes." Friends' mind was blown and her annoyance grew. Friend asked for an explanation of the charges and like most businesses that attempt to take advantage of customers, when it got down to the core of it, the manager couldn't explain the charges and offered a refund to her debit card which would take 7-10 business days. My friend wasn't buying it, demanded an immediate cash refund of the over charges and wasn't leaving until she received it. I don't blame her at all. If you knew my dear friend, you would agree she is a lovely person and definitely not the person to play, scam, lie, cheat, or steal from. It would not be wise. Eventually the "clerk/manager/I accidentally over charged you $60 for some hair" came to her senses and refunded Friend in cash and all was calm. In a time when everyones money has an assignment and very few of us can enjoy luxury let alone have spare time and change to beautify ourselves, the last thing we need in a place as sacred as the beauty supply store, is the mindset and ill-political strategies of "wanna-be" oligarchs. This really ain't the time to be messing with anyone, especially women when it's time to get our hair done. This business needs to do better and realize many of us ain't too busy or distracted to read our receipts. This is a warning to them to stop pressing your luck. We're entering a time when buyers are not afraid to report you for fraud. Thank you for coming to my TEDTALK.

This beauty supply carries alot of products that I can't find in my area,Long Beach. They are…read morefriendly here and always helpful my only problem is the price, they really charge you for those items. Most of the time I check to see what they have and then see if my other reasonable supply has it. If it was reasonably priced it would be my favorite.

This is not the place to shop for Black hair care products. I live in the area, so I've been a…read morecustomer just long enough to notice. The owners hire store attendants who are not knowledgeable on the products that they sell. If you need help, or ask questions, they appear lost and will suggest something random. And, the products that are sold here are indeed overpriced, you can find a better price at a store like Walmart, Target, or Amazon. The hair that they sell for wigs, sew-in's etc. is also poor quality. A lot of time I regret my purchase after coming here. FYI, you cannot legally require a customer to provide ID when completing a purchase, Visa and Mastercard prohibit this. That's a wild, discriminatory practice. If they ask, tell them no, and they still have to complete the purchase. To the owner: How can you morally profit from a predominantly Black customer base, while remaining ignorant of their hair care needs and simultaneously discriminate against them? Overall, it's a weirdly isolating and aggravating experience shopping here, but sadly, it's the most convenient when in a pinch.

Love this beauty supply, they always have what I need and a broad selection of it. I went in for…read morehair dye, and they had so many choices for me to choose from. Definitely try to swing by when I am in the neighborhood, also the cashiers are always friendly as well!

Maribel is the best in Long Beach! I've been coming here for 8 years and have never gone anywhere…read moreelse. My hair has grown and is healthy because of her. I started with highlights and now got extensions which I am obsessed with. Hair extensions are a must try! I love my hair,

Maribel always does an amazing job! Love my new hair. She always does exactly what I request. Also…read morelike that she takes her time and isn't rushing me out the door.

I had a wonderful experience with my stylist, Hailey! She listened carefully to what I wanted,…read moreasked great follow-up questions, and offered helpful suggestions. I absolutely loved the haircut! She completely nailed the layers and curtain bangs exactly how I wanted them! The color, however, turned out much darker than we had agreed on. While I was bummed about that, Hailey's honesty and professionalism in handling the situation made all the difference. She handled the situation gracefully and offered to waive the color service for me. Her honesty, sincerity, and dedication to customer satisfaction is incredible, and I'm so happy I found her. I will definitely be back

After leaving my longtime stylist because of a salon culture of constant double-booking, rushed…read moreappointments, and heavy reliance on assistants, finding Salon Drew has been such a refreshing change. I'm so grateful to have found Jaidyn! She is truly a light--positive, warm, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. She's engaging and attentive, and I especially appreciate how knowledgeable and thoughtful she is during consultations. She listens to what I want while also giving honest, professional feedback and recommendations. One of my favorite things about Jaidyn is that she always lets me know what services she recommends for my next visit. It makes scheduling so much easier and ensures we book the right amount of time for what I want to accomplish. After experiencing this level of personalized attention, I can't imagine going back to a salon that routinely double-books clients. My preteen daughter also sees Jaidyn, and I love how she encourages her creativity and self-expression while still guiding her toward choices that are age-appropriate and responsible. That balance means so much to me as a parent. Jaidyn has made both of us feel comfortable, heard, and genuinely cared for. We're so happy we found her and Salon Drew!

Just want to say again I have the the MOST HORRIBLE WEAVE EVER when I wake up its start sticking up…read morein the morning like peacock the track have fallen out in then back The stiches are showing the tracks are starting to split and there wholes in the weave and I am just shaking my head BEWARE of this place. The girl that did my hair kept asking for utensil because she did not have whay she need for my hair horrible customer service taking this horrible weave down. Went down to another salon and they laughed at me because my weave was so horrible and said I cant believe the owner would let work walk out of there salon and she said you went to a shot omggg..... told her the Salon was called Elation hair Salon Still f***ing upset cant believe this salon did me dirty like this and that young girl that did my hair omg lol:///^ I guess this business will not be here long with the work that they put out.. .

Some ppl can do hair in that shop. But I know one who for sure can't the proof is in the pics…read more Had me looking a damn fool on my birthday. But hey. You live and you learn.

I found Leah on social media and started following her because I was looking for a new local…read morehairstylist that focuses on healthy hair. After following her for a couple months and seeing the content she posted I decided to check her out. I had an in person consultation where she gave me great feedback regarding my hair health and scalp. From there, I joined her crown root society and it's the best decision that I've made. I had a pixie cut for the last 15 years and have not had a sew in. I wanted to change up my look. At the consultation Leah suggested I get a closure due to the condition of my hair. I trusted her judgment and I'm glad I did because I absolutely love my hair. I get so many compliments after I get it done. I love how I don't have to worry about trying to blend a leave out. I'm so happy I found Leah and excited for my new hair journey.

Leah provides the most amazing hair service, she takes care of your hair, your scalp and generally…read morehas an amazing personality and customer service. I've been with her for about 3 years now, and my hair journey has been great. Her saloon is neat, spacious and very inviting. Great music, wonderful conversations about everything. It's her or no one else.

I came back to my favorite spot to get the best quality hair! I got 3 bundles of the best natural…read morewavy hair, ever!!!! Always a good experience whenever I get my hair from Paulines. And I love that the hair can be reused for countless installs.

I LOVE it here! I was visiting from the south and was referred here by a relative. She told me…read moreabout the quality of her hair and how it lasted 5 years. I met several other women at the shop who had similar experiences and were back for more. Ryan was so helpful and attentive. He answered all of my questions and I had a lot because it was my first time. He anticipated my needs for quantity based on the style I told him I was getting & he was spot on!! Thank you, Ryan!! You're the best! They have an amazing variety as well. They offer custom coloring and so many other services. It's hard to get them on the phone so just go in person if you can.

A pleasant surprise! My first time visiting a beauty supply store. The store is roughly half hair…read more(wigs and extensions) and half beauty products. Everything is neat and organized. They also carry a small selection of Asian beauty care products. I spotted a couple of face masks, eye patches, and the biggest steal for me was the 60 Korean pimple patches for $7.99. Employees are nice. This store is located in a busy plaza, next to Walmart. They have a wide selection of false lashes featuring: strip lashes, lash clusters, magnetic lashes, and more. They have something for every lash lover from natural styles to dramatic ones. There's also several unique lashes that I typically don't see at mainstream beauty stores or online. One thing to note is the store sells some dupe items such as fragrances and bags. They're obvious dupes, so not an attempt to mislead customers. As with any beauty supply store, it's always a good idea to pay attention when shopping, as some beauty supply stores carry dupes alongside authentic products.

My go to Beauty Supply went out of business few years ago after 30+ years, googled and found this…read moreplace and can't believe I have driven around that area for years and never noticed it before!! Very friendly, helpful and personable staff!!! Wide variety of products, very Clean and Well organized store, found exactly what I wanted and looking forward to going back when I have more time to Browse all the products!!!!

I will start this by saying that I am a hair extension novice. Amandine has a good vibe, but…read moreultimately did not deliver on my hair. I did a phone consult and sent her pictures of my hair. I have a blunt cut. At no point before installation did she tell me she had any concerns with the hair extensions blending with my hair. The appointment was at a different address than the one listed here. Not a big deal but unexpected. I let her know I was unsatisfied with the finished look as soon she finished. She told me give it a chance and didn't offer a refund of any kind. I tried it make the best of it but got the extensions removed three days later. She was even going to charge me to remove them. She should have been honest from the beginning that there was no way for her to blend my extensions.

Im so glad I stubbled across baddie extensions. She did a flawless install, micro beaded weft…read more Looks completely natural, blends perfectly with my actual hair. Will keep coming here for my hair extension needs. Thank you so much Amandine.

I was looking for someone who was kind and knowledgeable and I found that with Isabella. I had the…read moresame hairdresser for over 20 years who knew my hair like the back of my hand. But I had to move and it was just to hard to get to her. So when I moved to Paramount I talked to a few different salons and found one right up the street and he sounded like he knew what he was doing (Big Mistake). Before I could even answer his question which was how would you like it done, he had stared cutting 1 1/2 inches off and then he made a statement to me this is how I like to do old ladies hair. I was frozen in the chair hoping there was away he can turn it around. I walked out of there so embarrassed. When my grandaughter walked in to pick me up she gave me a look as if to say. What did you do to my grandma I was so shocked she didn't I think she knew that would of made me feel worse But then I talked to Isabelle and I'm so glad I did. I was so afraid to go to another unknown stylist but the minute I sat in her chair I was at ease. The gray in my hair had grown out so badly I was nervous it couldn't be covered up but she did it with also a great color choice. She was so sincere after the color was done and she finally was able to take a good look at the cut she kindly said Geri there's nothing we can do about the cut until it grows out. She could of simply said oh I can fix it don't worry you'll look beautiful when I'm done and charge me more but that's not the woman she is though. The time you spend with her while in the chair isn't awkward at all So Monday I'm going to call to see if I can get in next Tuesday to cover the grays and a cut I hope it's grown out to be able to start the process of a great hair cut again. She also brought me home so I didn't have to pay for a taxi. Someone's character is so important in life. Thank you I'll see you soon.

Hair expert/owner always takes her time to accomplish your wishes very carefully she's also…read morebeautiful and kind I feel like I'm having a day at the spa when I get my hair done here totally recommend her for a regular routine hair up do or for women who are doing there hair for the first time I would call and make an appointment