I would highly recommend Sanctuary Salon! This is a premium haircut and you get what you pay for…read more Anna-Sarah is a sweet heart. The joy of her bubbly personality radiates off of her, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The shop is cute, it is in a building with other hair salons. Although, the overall building is shared, the salon is not. I was the only person in the studio when getting my hair cut, I felt like I was going to a private salon! Anna-Sarah walked me through a new hair care routine for my curls- I love it! Her expertise changed the game for me. Her skills and passion for serving her clients makes her stand out from other cosmetologists. It is on the pricier side, but I feel worth it for a once in a while hair cut.

Anna Sarah is wonderful. I went in with a lot of fear and complaints about places that claimed to…read moredo curly cuts and then would always walk me straight to the shampoo station and proceed to cut my hair wet. It always ended in a fine straight cut/bad curly cut. She said their first salon was called "Therapy" because it's a common story from curly-haired customers. She walked me through how to get more water into my curls for definition, that I needed a clarifying shampoo every so often, and that I was applying my products incorrectly (then taught me how to do it correctly for my curl type). She spent a lot of time talking me through what she was doing and how to get better results from my hair - both in definition and in multiple days of wear. It was really a life changing experience because now I feel confident in how to get this look again - and where I can finally go when I need a good haircut!

I have A LOT of really thick (creative colored) Asian Hair, and most stylists don't know how to…read morework with it. Finding Rae was a game changer and is worth every penny! She consistently gives me the most amazing razor-cut shags that don't require the extra curling and blow-drying I've seen other stylists have to do to make it even resemble a shag. I can wake up, put some Hairstory products in, and I'm good to go. The way Rae cuts my hair gives it texture and shape, making it less bulky and complimenting my round face. She also gives me the most fantastic curtain bangs, fringe, and wings to flip out my hair. I recently took a new driver's license photo, and thanks to Rae's haircut, it was the first DMV picture I didn't massively hate. She's trained by Jayne from Edo, the Shag Queen that you've probably seen all over Instagram and TikTok, but it doesn't cost a fortune. Plus, Rae is the nicest, most down-to-earth stylist, so it's always good to see her, and the space in Highland Park is very chill. I've definitely been to IG famous hairstylists that made me feel like I was beneath them and gave me a super underwhelming cut. I'm more than happy to make the drive from South LA to Highland Park because Rae's cuts are that good and when I'm out, I always get a lot of compliments on my hair, too.

Even after four years, I still have a bad feeling about this hairdresser when she somehow comes…read moreacross my digital world. After my first and only appointment, she left me with bangs that had some strange long pieces on one side that went over and kept poking in my eye. Not only did it not look right aesthetically (others later confirmed what I was seeing), it was physically annoying. Although everything else was great as far as the cut, this was clearly an oversight that, for whatever reason, neither of us did noticed at the time of the appointment. Frankly, although Rae does not charge as much as many very expensive hair stylists, she is *not* inexpensive and this was the most that I've ever paid for a haircut. I felt that I should not have to correct anything myself plus I did not want to mess with her work at all. After contacting her about this very small matter, as I was willing to make the effort to go back to her to have this corrected, she ghosted me. Instead of being agreeable and embodying all of the positive things she purports to believe in and represent via her Instagram page, she apparently decided that I would be "a difficult client." (And apparently this is a thing with hairdressers, as I found mention of this on a hairdressing professionals site.) There was absolutely no consideration for my feelings. I am far from a difficult client. But the client should be happy, and she could've done a couple of snips and that would've been that. Instead... After receiving no reply via phone after leaving her a couple of messages, I finally had to find her on Instagram and sent her a photo of my obviously uneven bangs. Apparently now fearing that I would post something negative to her account or leave a bad review somewhere, she offered to refund the entire cost of the haircut rather than make this quick fix. I was floored. While happy to not have to end up paying my hard-earned money to someone who basically was cruel to me via her respect for only her feelings with none for me, I knew that she was paying me off. As I didn't want to spend any more time or energy on this or her, she's been successful with that until now. But she's come up again, and I can see all of these great reviews and the feelings of rejection have returned. So I must be such an asshole to deserve to be treated like one, right? No. Our session together was perfectly normal, and Rae just cannot accept that she could make such a small oversight and that a client may not be 100% happy with her work--i.e. she exists beyond reproach. She's an artist, mind you! If you can be happy with that, yes she does good work and it seems that most of the time she gets it right with clients (particularly if they have lots of Instagram followers, I suspect but cannot ascertain) or they just don't bother or feel comfortable mentioning any dissatisfaction. I just don't like people thinking they can treat others like trash because they are an artist in some high-priced field. It's a fucking haircut attached to a human being. Just be a nice person and have some grace.

Jessica has been taming my mane for many years. I have very thick, coarse and wavy hair which makes…read moreit challenging for most stylists. But not Jessica! I'm sure every client is different, depending on their needs and hair type, but I love the fact that she cuts, wet and dry to ensure everything is perfect. The beauty of being loyal to your hairdresser is that eventually they understand how to balance style/cut that suits your lifestyle; so for me, although I have a head of hair - I am super low maintenance and don't like to use a lot of product so she knows what to do without me having to explain. Sometimes I will venture out with my cut, recently growing out an asymmetrical Bob that I had rocked for a few years! Additionally, her new salon space is awesome! Super cute and conveniently located in old town Pasadena where I am tempted to shop and show off my fresh cut after an appointment he he Thank you girl for making me look and feel my best!

Jessica really is THE BEST!!!!!! I'm probably one of the pickiest women on the planet when it comes…read moreto my hair... I don't trust anyone and have threatened the lives of so-called "professionals" before. (dramatic doesn't even begin to cover it) However, my hair has been in Jessica's hands for more than three years now and I am happier with my lovely locks than i ever have been. The first time I saw her my hair was just past my shoulders and I was rocking lots and lots of purple color with "Bettie" bangs. I've been wearing some form of fringe most of my life and I say this with full confidence, nobody is more bangin' than this chick. Utterly perfect, every single time. From there we transitioned my hair back to a more natural color, it was just time. Jessica helped me nurse my hair back to health and find it's natural shine again, I won't ever forget my son's face when he realized what color my eyes are. Still not sure if the purple was just distracting or if the darker brown just made for better contrast. When I became pregnant with my second child Jessica helped me maintain sanity and kept me from doing anything crazy with my hair (because, ya know... pregnant women are insane). She even did a "house call" for me after the little one was born and I was in desperate need of a trim. Speaking of the little ones, it needs to be mentioned that Jessica also cuts my sons hair and is literally the ONLY person who has EVER been able to get it 100% right. You'd think kids cuts would be super easy but not with my kid. He has not one, not two... but FOUR cowlicks. FOUR. His head is literally at war with his hair. I love having someone who understands that my obsession with my hair transcends to my child's hair as well. She's just amazing. At my last appointment we went for a subtle ombre on my now waist-length hair, I have grown out the bangs and embraced my "almost natural" color. My hair is definitely healthy and happy thanks to my amazing hairapist, Jessica LaRue.

Last minute appt and she was amazing! Very accommodating and patient. Showed me some things that I…read moredidn't know AND the most relaxing shampoo I have ever had!

Miko has been doing my hair since 2022 and I have never left her chair less than satisfied. She is…read moreprofessional, personable, kind, great prices and she has never been late or canceled, loves on my hair, is creative and uses top tier products. I had a hard time finding someone that could cut, style, moisturize my natural hair AND that can barber my sides and back AND braid (cornrows and individuals), crochet and care about the integrity and health of my hair. She now does my mom and two sisters hair as well. We all have natural hair that ranges from 3C to 4C. I have short natural,4C hair with an undercut. Miko does my natural hair, braids, crochet and designs on the sides and back. I have uploaded a few pics, including my natural hair, cornrows, crochet faux locs, and clip ins and my mom's afro. Make an appointment ASAP!!!!

Michelle fixed my hair!! Even though I came in with botched orange/brassy highlights she was able…read moreto give me assurance and confidence during our consultation that she would be able to help me out. After showing her my originally intended color she got right to work and quickly down toned the brighter areas and evened everything out. I left so happy and relieved. Trust your head to Michelle! She will do good by you and you will be in good hands.

Went for haircut. They we great. Paid attention to detail and my request. Will definitely go back…read more Sabina did my cut.

If you want to have a BEAUTIFUL, relaxing experience then Jen is your hairdresser! Recently, I had…read morethe express color done to cover my gray. I LOVE it. I went with my natural dark brown color and of course, she nailed it. I LOVE her working space too. It's really zen. It reflects Jen. She's so kind and awesome. She listens. She cares. I have curly hair. She's great with curly hair too. THANK YOU Jen! :-))

I love Jen! She's a fabulous hairdresser and takes great care of her clients! Grateful to have…read morefound her!

Wanted to get my hair braided for vacay and I reached out to a few braiders in my vicinity. Ella…read morewas the first stylist to respond to me and was available for the day that I wanted my appointment. On the day of my appointment, she was ready for me on time and made me feel very comfortable. She is also so sweet as well. I initially wanted Fulani braids, but at the last minute I switched to "Boneless" Medium knotless braids, and she was fine with that and did not give me any grief. The overall appt. time was about 4 hours from start to finish. She was faster than I thought it would be which was great. Price was reasonable as well, which I like and definitely did not feel like I was being taken advantage of. Definitely found my forever braider. Thank you, Ella!

This place is your go to for braids! The team is full of talented, professional ladies who really…read moreknow what they're doing and do their best to accommodate your wishes. My son can be pretty particular--he plays basketball and had a very specific style in mind--but they still delivered exactly what he wanted!! We couldn't be happier with the results! A shout out to Lake, she's been very courteous, welcoming and patient!! The whole basketball team was stunned with his hair style! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!

Scarlet is very sweet and got me in last minute for a keratin treatment. She walked me through it…read moreand gave some nice tips for after. I enjoyed her company and looking forward to my next visit.

Scarlet did an amazing job cutting and highlighting my curly hair! She always gives me the perfect…read morehair cut for my curls, cutting my layers just the way I like them, giving my hair a nice shape, texture, and fullness. Scarlet also knew I was nervous about changing the color of my hair because I hadn't changed it in so long, so she recommended a balayage treatment, where I could start out with a subtle transition from dark brown hair at the top to a slightly lighter golden brown towards the ends (and she recommended we started off not going too light at the beginning, and then if I liked it, I could always choose to go lighter later on). Well, I more than like it!!! I LOVE IT!! The balayage highlights gave some extra contrast to my curls so they look more defined and pronounced. Scarlet is also extremely knowledgeable sharing what kind of products are the best for my curly hair. My hair is looking more healthy, feeling more bouncy, and has more defined ringlets, than ever before! Thank you, Scarlet!