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    Gold & Braid Salon

    5.0 (61 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    To say that my experience at Golden Braid was better than I could've expected is an understatement! I am very picky about who I see, and how my hair is done. Victoria made me feel so comfortable and really took the time to understand what it was that I wanted. From the consultation, to the finished product....chefs kiss . My haircut was quite literally perfect, no notes. 10/10 would recommend this salon, and if you can get in with Victoria even better! She's amazing, and I will definitely be going back to her!

    My gorgeous golden blonde hair ‍
    Sherena J.

    I have never received so many compliments on my hair color before seeing Anna. I'm loving the depth of color along with my blonde highlights. The gray hair is no longer the culprit for aging me!! She also gave me an updated haircut that was a fun style, I so needed. I swear she's taken 10 years off my age!! The salon is very cute, light & bright and everyone is so nice and professional with a welcoming vibe that says we love it here!! It's right off of 17th Street with lots of parking in the back.

    Hot hair done by the talented Carlie @ Gold & Braid Salon in Costa Mesa!!!
    Katelyn R.

    I have been searching long and hard for a stylist who is great at doing hair obviously, but also someone who takes time and listens to their clients.. aimed to do their best- and I found CARLIE! She did such a great job with my hair.. she was kind, took her time and didn't try to rush me and or add extra treatments that my hair didn't really need just to make an extra buck$... She's honest, kind and an artist at what she does.. thanks again Carlie!!‍ I got a full highlight with some low lights and toner and a cut... my hair is finally looking how I like it to and the cut is amaaazing... I can't wait to see her again!!

    Cutest cut!

    Kelly gave me the cutest easiest cut! I let her know I'm pretty low maintenance and while she styled it beautifully, it still looked good after I tried to style it. I know she does great color too and I can't wait to come back! Parking was also super easy right in front and she let me know there was parking in the back as well.

    Sara A.

    If you need your hair done beautifully and perfectly, go to Alyssa. Everytime I go she is so sweet and kind and .....HONEST! When I ask for something crazy she talks me through it, she is honest about what my expectations should be. She is so great with me and my crazy hair, I won't go anywhere else. I followed her here from another salon and won't be going anywhere else. My hair is beautiful, healthy and easy to maintain.

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    Demetria S.

    Alyssa was the bomb! I made an early AM appointment for a full hair dye session. Alyssa was very accommodating to both me and my mom. My hair was always very brassy after I had it highlighted years ago, and I really wanted my hair to be back to my natural dark brown I had prior to the highlights. Alyssa delivered, and my hair came out beautiful! She is definitely my go-to hairdresser in the area now.

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    If you're looking for an excellent color specialist I highly recommend Hallie She did highlights for me and i look 5 years younger.

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    Hallie does an amazing job with color and hair extensions!! I highly recommend her. Plus she is a really sweet and kind person.

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    Victoria is AMAZING! She's truly the sweetest and most talented hairstylist I know, and she is exceptionally good at cutting curtain bangs!

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    Cute salon and Hallie did a great job on my blonde highlights. Getting the right shade of blonde is always an art and she did a great job.

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    Thanks so much Katelyn! We hope to see you back soon!

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    Thank you Scott! We hope to see you again soon

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    Such a cute place with a friendly staff! I've been coming here to get my hair done by Carlie and she is one of the best.

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    Thank you for this review and Carlie thanks you too!

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    Carlie is fantastic. She does both my hair ( curly) and my daughters straight! She is a wonderful colorist as well!

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    Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you back again soon!

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    Review Highlights - Gold & Braid Salon

    thanks again Carlie!!‍ I got a full highlight with some low lights and toner and a cut...

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    SAGE / on seventeenth

    SAGE / on seventeenth

    4.9
    (149 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    I had a great experience at SAGE! The salon is located at a beautiful courtyard. On the second…read morefloor, is their space with a lovely designed interior. Valet is apparently free, but I found street parking in front of OSPI. I initially found SAGE on Yelp, then visited their website to learn more before booking. I really appreciated how transparent they are. Each stylist has a profile with a bio and a picture. The services and individual pricings are listed upfront in the booking portal, which made it easy to choose someone who fit what I was looking for. Price transparency is important to me, and at the very end I was charged exactly what I booked. My stylist was Mikayla, and she was incredibly meticulous/detail-oriented. She spent about 4.5 hours perfecting my Full Highlights, and I never felt like she was rushing through any part of the process. During the consultation, I felt heard. She listened to what I wanted without any judgment or pressure to steer me toward a different outcome. Instead, the conversation felt collaborative, with explanations that helped me make informed decisions. I know for some, having to chat for all that time may be daunting. Mikayla struck the perfect balance between friendly conversation and giving me space. She clearly communicated each step of the process before doing it. My Full Highlights service included foiling, toning, a shadow root, a hair mask, and a full blowout. I'm so happy with how everything turned out!

    I had such a great experience at SAGE, especially with Colby!…read more From the moment I arrived, everyone was welcoming and the salon itself is beautiful. Colby really took the time to listen to what I wanted and understood exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to keep my long hair while adding movement and shape, and he absolutely nailed it. My hair finally looks the way I had envisioned. Beyond his talent, he was incredibly kind and thoughtful throughout the appointment. Before I left, he even let me know that if there was anything I'd like adjusted after living with the haircut for a few days, he'd be happy to take care of it. That level of care and attention really stood out. I'm so glad I found both SAGE and Colby. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a stylist who truly listens and delivers.

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    Hair Society

    Hair Society

    4.8
    (105 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I've been going to Thao at Hair Society for several years now. She was the first person to ever…read morecolor my hair, back when I still had virgin hair. I remember feeling extremely nervous the first time I lightened my hair, worried about potential damage. Thao guided me through the entire process and reassured me that she would keep my hair healthy while also making sure it remained low maintenance. Over the years, I've gone from dark to light and back to dark again. Each time, Thao has been incredibly professional and patient. I remember sending her numerous inspiration photos, and she was always honest about what was achievable with my hair. Without causing any damage, she successfully lightened my hair without it ever becoming brassy. Keep in mind when you go light, you have to get it toned and maintain your hair or it could potentially get brassy. Thao is very personable and always makes me feel welcomed and comfortable--like she's not just my hairstylist but also my therapist. I constantly get compliments on my cut and color, thanks to her. Whether it's your first time getting your hair done or you've been coloring it for years and need someone new you can trust, I highly recommend Thao! Hair Society recently relocated and is now at Tomahawk Salon, located at 775 West 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

    I just had the best experience with Amanda at Hair Society, just look at the before and after!! She…read moretook that mess, said holdupp and turned my $h*t show into a masterpiece, she really understood the assignment. She said Bibbidi-Bobbidi- Boo honey!! I am looking and feeling summer time fine‍ Amanda was and will forever be a hair genie, and she is super kind and deserves all the stars and more. Have a blessed day

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    Thao & Hair

    Thao & Hair

    4.8
    (188 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    I came in for a cut and balayage. It was about 6 months overdue for both. I showed Thao photos of…read morewhat I wanted and described a lob with warm, super natural balayage. Not the kind of white ashey blonde that most hairstylists do. I was also on a time crunch to pick up my daughter from school in time. I was totally apprehensive about giving someone new a try, but she totally delivered on exactly what I wanted, both the sexy cut and the perfect warm balayage. She also got me out in under 3 hours, which is crazy fast! When my husband saw my hair, he said, "I don't know what this is but whatever it is, THIS IS IT. This is the look." Best. compliment. ever. haha

    I want to share a really lovely experience I had today with a new hairstylist I recently found Thao…read more‍ Thao is incredibly sweet, friendly, and easy to talk to, which made me feel very comfortable right away. Even though I only came in for a haircut, she took the time to give me honest advice about my hair. She recommended that I should focus on treating and restoring my hair first, and then come back next time for coloring so the results would look better and healthier. What really impressed me was her thoughtfulness -- she noticed that my roots had grown out unevenly in color, so she went ahead and blended the color to match the rest of my hair. And she didn't charge me anything extra for it, only for the haircut. You can truly tell that she cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. She's not only skilled but also very genuine and attentive. I will definitely be coming back to her again Highly recommend her if you're looking for someone talented, honest, and kind!

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