To step across the threshold of Studio O on 2nd Street in Long Beach is not merely to enter a…read moresalon, but to be inducted into a sanctum of aesthetic excellence where the very air seems to shimmer with the promise of transformation and the pursuit of beauty is elevated to a high art form. It was with a sense of profound destiny that I first discovered this hidden gem, drawn in by the enigmatic and stylish exterior that sports the magnificent letter "O"--a symbol that I have since come to realize stands not just for Oscar, the proprietor of this fine establishment, but for the "Outstanding," the "Overwhelming," and the "Otherworldly" delight that awaits within. From the moment I first engaged the services of the miraculous Cathy, a true virtuoso of the shears who seems to possess the telepathic ability to discern one's innermost hair desires before they are even spoken, I was irrevocably hooked on a level of service that far surpasses the sterile pretension of even the most prestigious salons in Beverly Hills. My hair, which is a formidable and unruly entity characterized by a thickness and coarseness that would daunt a lesser stylist, is here tamed and coaxed into a state of sublime magnificence through the technical wizardry and tender manipulation of the entire team, resulting in a masterpiece that I am proud to wear upon my head each time I depart. But the magic of Studio O extends far beyond the cut and color; it is an immersive sensory experience where one is enveloped in warmth from the moment of arrival, greeted not as a customer but as a long-lost companion by Oscar and his talented cadre of artists. The interior is a feast for the eyes, boasting captivating wallpaper and a revolving art gallery that stimulates the mind as thoroughly as the ergonomic comfort of the shampoo bowls soothes the body, while the aromatic scents in the restroom and the offering of exquisite coffee drinks cater to one's every comfort

Wonderful and professiona made sure it was comfortable and welcoming very clean everyone was…read morefriendly.

I'm grateful to have found Vanessa! Not only does she do an amazing job with highlights, but she's…read morefabulous with fantasy colors I've struggled to find a stylist who is not only able, but willing to change things up, get creative, and try fun colors and styles. The cut she did made my hair look so much healthier; it became more manageable and a breeze to style - or not - on mornings when I'm in a rush, I'm able to air dry and go, which is so so helpful. To top it all off, she's a wonderful person. I highly, highly recommend Vanessa and Sage Salon & Spa!

I asked for a V shape cut with layers and That is not what I got even tho I showed her an example…read morepicture, I was left with a v shape cut and no layers. Even after going back and asking her to add more layers she trimmed a few hairs and left it the same. I had to go down the street to get it fixed by a different salon. Sage salon and their worker Marina suos waisted my time for 4 hours and my money

I had a wonderful first-time experience with Michelle Shelton at Dean Anthony on Tuesday! I was…read morenervous about trying a new stylist, but Michelle and her sweet assistant, Cali, made me feel so welcome. Michelle is a great communicator and a true educator. She took the time to truly listen to what I wanted, asked about my current routine, and discussed my hair concerns--what works and what doesn't. What really impressed me was how educational the experience was. While blow-drying my hair, Michelle explained what she was doing and why, giving me the confidence to recreate the look at home. I walked out with a fantastic cut, affirmation on the products I'm already using, and a recommendation for one new product that is going to be a game-changer for my naturally silver hair. Overall, a phenomenal first visit--I've already booked my next appointment!

This is my second time at this salon and I drove from mission viejo because I enjoy the experience…read more This time I sat with Jenny & she was friendly, gentle due to my fine hair & scalp dermatitis, was friendly & honest. I will be coming back to see her again!

I honestly hadn't gotten a real haircut since 2019 because I had such a bad experience with another…read morestylist who completely butchered my layers. It genuinely traumatized me, and ever since then I had only been getting blunt trims while growing my hair all the way down to my butt. I originally started seeing Jade for my color, and she has been incredible from day one. Before I found her, I used to bleach and color my own hair at home, and it would take me over four hours. Jade gets me to an even better result in less than half the time, and the consistency of sticking with her keeps my color better and better every time. She's so knowledgeable and efficient. After years of being too scared to let anyone cut my hair, I finally trusted Jade enough to give me layers again. I can honestly say it is the best haircut I've ever had. She listened so carefully during our consultation, made sure she understood exactly what I wanted, and checked everything before I left to make sure it was perfect. She gave me beautiful layers while keeping the length I had worked so hard to grow. Beyond being incredibly talented, Jade is just the sweetest person. She's so easy to talk to, every appointment feels like catching up with a friend, and she's genuinely invested in making sure you leave happy. I never feel rushed, and she always takes the time to make sure everything is exactly right. I'm officially locked in for life. I genuinely can't imagine trusting anyone else with my hair again. If you've ever had a bad salon experience that's made you nervous to try someone new, Jade is the stylist you've been looking for. I only wish I had found her sooner.

First time trying a head spa and I decided on Hunny & Jade and they did not disappoint. The place…read morewas easy to locate and greeted upon entering. Minimal forms to fill out prior to my appointment and salon was clean and very aesthetic. I was escorted to my private room for my massage and loved this location more and more. Everything is clean and relaxing environment. My masseuse was gentle and did an amazing job. Following massage I was escorted to another room to enjoy tea and snack while she dried my hair. I am definitely coming back here and telling friends!

Have been coming here for the past 5 years and have always had a great haircut. Linda and Nicole…read moreare both wonderful, highly recommend!

Jaidyn takes pride in her work. She makes you feel seen and heard. She way able to fix up my hair…read moreand feel confident. She works her magic!!

Mary is worth every penny. I asked for a touch up trim.. one look and she knew exactly what I…read moreneeded. I always leave feeling like a million bucks, inside and out. Mary is a magician, comedian and therapist. Like I said, worth every penny.

This review is for Mary - 5/5! I came in having some idea of what I wanted to do with my hair but…read moreshe took a generous interest in how I wanted my final look to be. I knew I wanted a haircut that was low maintenance and easy to manage but also boost my self esteem a smidge in the process. She was attentive to what I was saying, paused to make sure I liked the look and feel of my hair throughout the appointment, and gave me tips and tricks on styling which I really appreciated. Thank you for changing my perspective on haircuts as I previously thought I needed to constantly upkeep the color or tone of my hair! The final result had me so pleased! Thank you once again and can't wait to return!

I cannot recommend Kat enough! I started seeing her years ago, and every appointment felt like…read morecatching up with a hilarious, talented friend who also happens to be a total hair genius. Her vibe is always upbeat, fun, and genuine. She made me feel instantly comfortable from day one. One of the things I appreciated the most was how honest she was. If I came in with an idea that wasn't right for my hair type or health, she talked me through it and help me find something fun and realistic. She truly cares about the health of your hair and takes time to explain what she's doing and why. This was important for me because I'm pretty much clueless when it comes to any of that stuff, but I always still want to have a nice hair. She even was able to do the hair for my sister's wedding! The only reason I'm no longer seeing her regularly is because I moved away. That being said, I have to admit that I traveled back to see her more than once before finally settling in with a new stylist closer to home. If that doesn't tell you how amazing she is, I don't know what it would! If you're looking for a talented, honest, and creative stylist, look no further.

I have no words to describe how amazing my hair looks. Kat is truly an artist, and her love for her…read morecraft shows in the results. I sent her a photo of what I wanted and we decided on balayage. She clarified with me on color before she started mixing it. She explained every step to me since I am ignorant to these things, which I really appreciated. And she answered all of my millions of questions about hair care. I felt truly comfortable and relaxed at the studio. Can't recommend her enough.

Very HAPPY I made an appointment here!!! This morning I woke up and knew I had to get my hair…read moreprofessionally cut. The night before I took scissors to my hair and cut 80% of it lol. I been wanting to go short for a while and needed the inspiration lol. So I called them up after eating breakfast and they can get me in. I didn't have time for makeup or dressing cute, otherwise I was never gonna make it on time. I do like getting cute for the salon so the hairdresser can tell my style. Got there, parked on the side street and walked to the salon. The vibe was chic and relax, super cute decorated for the holiday. Monick was my hairdresser. She looks so much like my sister in law!!! Her hair is gorgeous and her makeup was very beautiful. She let me know that she needed to clean her station since she just finished her previous appointment. No worries with me, I was a bit early. She came to get me, I showed her the pics of the pixie cut I wanted. She did an AWESOME job!!!! I didn't think I would like it as much as I did since I usually wear my hair past my waist lol. I am soooo happy with the results!!!!! Highly recommended

I have mixed feeling to be honest. The person who did my hair was very sweet which made this review…read morehard to write. My hair came out pretty, but it wasn't what I asked for. - Cut: The layers weren't done well so it sort of resembles a long mullet at times...kind of a mushroom shape effect. Feels like I have only 2 layers I'm descent with hair so can mask it a bit with curls. - The highlights are fine but they are old school/ going to root all over and not the ballyage effect I asked for. That said, they were blended nicely. - The color is red/orange which bothers me more than the cut. I said multiple times I didnt want red or warm... my whole head, not just the highlights, got toned a fairly strong red hugh. I invested in blue and purple shampoos trying to tone it down. It helped a bit. I did give her feedback but I don't want to go back to get it fixed because I've been back once already and I'm not confident in her ability to fix it at this point. She did offer to try again. I think i gotta wait this one out a few months and then get a trim and/or tone from someone else. Facility was cute and clean, free parking out back. Waited a month to give the review as I wanted to give it time to settle in.

After a few fix-ups from a botched haircut at another salon, I came in to see Maly for one small…read morerefinement. I was really nervous about getting my hair cut again, but she listened carefully to what I wanted, was mindful of preserving my length, and checked in with me throughout the process. She was kind enough to fit me in for the quick adjustment, and I really appreciated her generosity and willingness to help. I'd definitely recommend her :)

My mom & I had such a lovely experience at M.K Salon! My mom got a touch-up & tone for her short…read morehair. Maly did a cool blonde tone & even styled it into a soft blowout. For me, I got a fresh balayage. Maly fixed my previous bleach, toned my hair twice for the perfect shade, then gave me a nice cut & styled it beautifully. I honestly didn't know how to explain what I wanted, but I showed her a few inspo pics & she immediately knew what to do. Her salon is small & tucked away in a little plaza in Long Beach, but so worth finding! We actually know about her because my mom's coworker referred us! The atmosphere is so intimate with only 3 salon chair. Oh! She treated us to complimentary ramen & donuts lol. Prices are unbelievably affordable.. only $400 for both of us, including tip! That's rare these days!! The only small note is that Maly has a bit of a heavy hand while working!! My mom on the other hand said she actually loved it because it felt like a scalp massage . Overall, we're obsessed with our new hair and will definitely be back.

Wavy hair never used to be something I wanted growing up. It was frizzy, tangled, and hard to…read moremaintain. For years, I relaxed my hair and never thought anything about it until one day I decided that I missed the hair I used to see in the mirror every day when I was little. I started my curly hair journey and went to various hair stylists and salons. Nothing ever quite worked for me and I always ended up with the unruly hair that made me want to straighten my hair in the first place. After so many trials, I was lucky enough to find Dustin. Ever since getting my first haircut with Dustin, I've experienced a lot of firsts: I started receiving compliments on my hair that I have never heard before, managed to style my hair in less than 30 minutes (seriously!), and have started to actively avoid straightening my hair at all. Never have I felt like I could trust someone more with my hair before. I feel safe and heard whenever I enter his space. I would recommend his services a million times over to anyone who's looking to fall in love with themselves again. He's transformed not just my curls, but my entire relationship with myself. I only wish I had found Dustin sooner! Highly (highly!) recommend ⁠:)

Dustin is a specialist in curly hair. He has raving fans and is in the top 1% of all hair stylists…read morein Southern California. He has a great place about 10 yards off Second Street. You will feel the love the second you meet him with great vibes.