It had been years since I'd trusted anyone with my hair…read more Back in high school, I asked for soft waves before prom and walked out with a chemical perm instead. It became one of those experiences that quietly stayed with me, and ever since then, I've been hesitant to hand my hair over to another stylist. Michelle Park completely changed that. From the moment I sat in her chair, she asked thoughtful questions about my hair history, my routine, and what I hoped to accomplish. She carefully assessed the condition of my hair, explained what she was seeing, and walked me through what would be healthiest for it. Years of heat styling had left me with dry, damaged ends, but I never felt pressured into anything. I felt heard from start to finish. The salon itself made a wonderful first impression. It's bright, clean, relaxing, and everyone made me feel welcome. Michelle's calm, friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. One moment that really stood out happened when it was time to pay. I had originally booked a three-hour appointment, but since we finished in about two hours, Michelle adjusted the price before checking me out. I never had to ask. That level of honesty immediately earned my trust. When she finished, I couldn't stop smiling. My hair felt healthier, lighter, shinier, and had beautiful movement without losing the length I wanted. It still felt like me, just a refreshed version. The best part of the appointment wasn't walking out with hair I loved. It was leaving without the anxiety I'd carried for years. Michelle helped me let go of a fear that started with one bad salon experience, and I can't thank her enough for that. If you've been putting off a salon visit because you're nervous about trusting someone with your hair, Michelle is well worth seeing.

I ‍ MICHELLE PARK! I…read moream a new client. Michelle completely transformed my hair with partial highlights and haircut! I am completely in love and the best part is that I feel like myself again. Being in her chair is amazing - she's so kind. Highly highly recommend her! Also love how easy it is to schedule an appointment online. There's also plenty of parking in the back!

I had a poor experience with Meg earlier in the year when I went in for a haircut and highlights. I…read morehad liked my previous experiences with her and had sent her new clients, but will no longer be recommending her after my last visit as I found her communication and business practices to be quite shoddy. I confirmed the price with her ahead of our appointment and once again during our consultation. I had also received a discount code from her that she said she would apply to the visit. Midway through our appointment while we were making small talk she abruptly informed me that she would be charging me more than what she herself had confirmed during the consultation. It came out of nowhere and was very disorienting. When I reminded her of the discount, she made something up on the spot about how the new higher price still reflected the discount. It was super shady and vague and I felt extremely uncomfortable. I could not leave because my head was wrapped in foil and bleach when she chose to announce this change. The color also did not come out the way we had discussed and she pretty much rushed me out of the chair while we were still within our appointment window and kept making passive aggressive jabs about how she had other clients coming in and how she should charge me even more. It's clear that she was disorganized and had not planned her schedule well and was taking that urgency out on her clients. I found the experience to be unprofessional and baffling and will not be returning.

Genai is the most unprofessional hairdresser I have ever encountered…read more As tears were running down my face because I was concerned that my hair was getting shorter than I wanted, Genai insulted me, mocked me for being upset, and dismissed my concerns instead of showing even the most basic level of professionalism or compassion. Rather than taking a moment to communicate with me, she told me to leave before my haircut was even finished. I walked out with an uneven, unfinished haircut and was left shocked by how I was treated. No client should ever be humiliated for expressing concern about their own hair. The haircut left awful and uneven and The treatment was far worse !

I have been getting my hair done by Cynthia for many many years. I am at a point where she has full…read morecontrol and what she wants to do. She goes way beyond your imagination, unfortunately, I have given her a lot of things to be fixed over and over from damages that I had created. Nothing at all has ever been unfixable and just like how I said that she not only fixes it, but she takes it to a whole other level, creating dimension and vibrancy.

I have been coloring my hair professionally for years. My former hairdresser retired 2 years ago…read moreand I have been so disappointed with a number of other hairdressers I have tried since that time. Thanks to Yelp, I found Cynthia!! She is definitely a color expert! I came in with black/ brown hair and fine highlights asking to lighten my base and add highlights. She learned about my hair history and we proceeded with my understanding that it will be a process of a few visits to get to the color I desire. However, the initial results are beautiful! Looking forward to continuing to work with Cynthia on my hair color transformation journey!!

I was recently in need of a last minute haircut and highlights. The Alchemist salon was very…read moreaccommodating to my busy schedule. Vonna asked the right questions and understood what I was looking for. She has great attention to detail and truly did an amazing job. Vibes were warm and friendly, I will be back! PS: I also met Sheila while I was there. Just like Vonna, she was lovely!

I had a hair extension service done last year at this salon. During the consultation, I discussed…read morethe look I wanted, but the final result did not match what I expected. The color was not a proper match to my hair, and I was not given a clear opportunity to review or approve the length before installation. After the service, I noticed that some of the extension bonds were visible and the overall application did not blend naturally with my hair. At the time, I left a positive review shortly after my appointment, but I later felt it did not reflect my actual experience. I was also dealing with personal circumstances that made it difficult for me to address the issues right away. I am sharing this update so others have a more accurate picture of my experience

Got a referral from a friend for Crystal and she's transformed my hair! Amazing curly/wavy cut with…read moregreat grow out. Introduced me to DesignMe products which have also been transformational. She was using them to finish my hair and I loved how it looked, so I asked her for the rec (there's zero pushing of products from the salon or anything, something I always worry about). She's also given me really helpful home styling tips when I asked. When I first started going to Crystal, I was hyper price conscious of going to the salon for color, and had done some home dye. Crystal wasn't judgemental or offended, and in fact gave me GREAT tips for doing color at home! Her cut prices are super reasonable for LA, especially relative to how good the cut is (it's GREAT). I'm going gray, and strategized a blending plan with Crystal and she's been moving me from dye red to natural dark blonde w/ highlights to blend the gray. She alleviated my worries in making the transition, and hasn't been overly pushy on pricey highlights. She did them in a way that I wouldn't need touch-ups/to get them done regularly, in fact. She also told me what toner/developer to buy from Sally's to tone my hair between appointments, which I really appreciate. I can't believe how much I love my (mostly natural) hair now! Great stylist and I'd recommend her to anyone.

My review is after my Magic Sleek treatment with Deborah, the owner of the salon. When I called…read moreDeborah prior to making an appointment I asked how long the treatment lasted and she said at least 6 months. She also told me based on what I told her, the cost of my treatment would be from $375-$475. Not only did my treatment cost $550 (plus of course a tip), my treatment didn't even last three months! I understand how long it lasts depends on how often I wash my hair, but I only wash my hair 1-2 times a week. I'm very disappointed that I threw money in the trash. Also, she claimed that it doesn't smell and it smelled awful for the first month minimum every time I washed and blow dried my hair.

I was hesitant to book with Rafi at first because I noticed a couple of reviews that mentioned not…read moregetting exactly what they asked for. I decided to give him a chance, and I'm so glad I did. I asked a lot of questions about layers, styling, washing frequency, hair health, and he patiently answered every one of them. It's obvious that he genuinely enjoys what he does and has a great understanding of hair. He was confident with his techniques, professional, and very kind throughout the appointment. Most importantly, he fixed the face-framing pieces I had been unhappy with and gave me a haircut that feels much more flattering and intentional. I left feeling educated, listened to, and happy with the result. I would definitely return.

I found this place through Yelp and was a bit hesitant since I hadn't dyed my hair in a while, but…read moreI decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, I left very disappointed. I paid $620 total (including a 15% tip, $540 before tip) for a balayage and haircut, which felt extremely high--especially considering the haircut alone was only $80. During the appointment, the experience itself was uncomfortable. Chemicals were dripping onto my face, leaving stains on my forehead, and when my hair was washed, the water was cold and splashed everywhere. A few days later, after washing and styling my hair the way I normally do, I noticed how off the balayage looked. My roots already appeared very grown out--almost halfway down my head. I understand balayage is meant to grow out naturally, but this looked like it had been done months ago when it had only been a week. Even my family commented that it looked grown out. I called the salon to see if they could fix the top portion, and I was told my stylist, Angel, would call me back--but I never heard from her. Overall, I'm really disappointed. Not only was the service expensive, but the results didn't meet expectations, and there was no follow-up or effort to make it right.

My son had no problem cutting his hair here they played his favorite show while getting his cut…read morethey where supper gentle and careful ask for Susan and Alma for a amazing experience

This is a truly delightful salon for children. The concept…read moreis brilliant. I brought my granddaughter there today for her first haircut. She was seated in an adorable "pink Cadillac chair" Chelsea cut her hair. Chelsea, is patient, kind and just lovely. She did an amazing job! My granddaughter Mia looks like an "American girl Doll" thanks to her. Mia was given a pink balloon and adorable bows for her hair! Also a certificate and a lock of her hair. Thank you for not only an excellent cut, but a beautiful memory that I will cherish. We can't wait to come back. Lots of love Bernadette

I had been going to another stylist and just wasn't happy with the cut or color. I knew Dani was…read moregreat, so I decided to switch. I am so glad I did. My hair finally has a great cut and feels so much better. The color shines! I will definitely be back.

Nadirah is the best!…read more I've been going to her for several years now, and I can honestly say this is the best my hair has ever looked. She's incredibly skilled at doing blonde color. She always makes it look stunning and natural. It has great dimension, it's so shiny, plus she keeps it soft and healthy! Not only is Nadirah amazing with color, but she's also really skilled with cuts. I constantly get compliments on my hair. On top of that, Nadiah is really fun to talk to. The salon itself has a great vibe. You always feel welcome and comfortable the second you walk in. Everyone there is friendly and professional. Nadirah is truly a specialist. She was even hired in the past to travel the world teaching other stylists advanced techniques. But now I'm glad she's here in LA! Her expertise with both cuts and color are on another level. I can't say enough good things. I'm a perfectionist, and I tried for so many years to find a stylist I liked before I found Nadirah. If you're looking for someone who's exceptionally skilled, talented, kind, and will make your hair look incredible, Nadirah is the one!