i have very short hair and a number of cowlicks, so difficult to cut, and Kim always does a fantastic job, on which people compliment me. Her haircuts grow out so well that even after 6-8 weeks they are easy to style and take care of, even just walking out of the shower. My husband usually asks me why i'm getting a haircut because he likes the way my hair looks even then. read more

She is amazing and good what she does. Tells you what good for your hair and style. Very friendly and welcoming. A+++++

Keith is a top barber for men with the skills expected in a top Beverly Hills salon and with more than fair prices. I've been in LA for a decade mostly disappointed with haircuts that are either too expensive or just not up to the task. I have abundant long wavy hair and the only people who know what they are doing with scissors are usually out of a normal person's budget and usually too annoying to waste my time with. Enter Keith. A dude with over 20 years of experience who is like Sweeney Todd. you can tell his level of skill not just b y how well he sculpts hair, but it's in the details you really notice how well connected a professional is to his work tools. Just pray attention how he casually wields that sharp pair of killer razors in between moves. That's when you know you have a high caliber pro. Give it some love to this petit boutique. read more

I have gone to Keith at Kimarge a few times to get my men's hair cut. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and gives me a good cut at a great price. .Best thing is has the best dog who watches all his great work!! Love the place !! Highly recommended that you give him or Kimmy the owner a try fora great cut or color and beard trimming too!!! read more

I have been coming to see Kim since 2010. She is incredible. It's actually an understatement. First of all, she is down to earth and kind. So she cares about you as the person. She goes beyond treating you like a client. Secondly, she listens. She listens to what you want, and thoroughly discusses the result that we may expect, what she suggests. She consults you, but she won't do anything to your hair that may damage it. Thirdly, she is talented. The girl can do color. She is thorough, she takes her time to get it right. I went from being a red head to a golden blonde. Without feeling the damage. And my red was box color red. I also live in Echo Park so I make the drive, because she is that good. Her other stylist are amazing too! They are friendly and each of them are brilliant at doing hair. I am picky and Kim won me over from the beginning, and continues to impress me . She is the best in L.A! read more

Kimarge West - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just moved to the Bay Area last year, and went here today to get my hair cut by Kamerin. The shop is owned by Kim (Kimberly) and she was there today as well. Both Kimberly and Kamerin are super talented, reasonably priced, super easy going and really interesting and pleasant to chat w/. I saw Kimberly cutting her client's hair and it looked amazing. Kamerin did a partial Balayage w/ red tones in it, and a trim.. and I couldn't have been happier. I definitely found my salon here in Los Angeles... finally.. a reasonably priced spot w talent and nice people! xoxo Julie- see photos for Kamerin's work on my hair. read more

Kimarge West - Hair cut and Balayage by Kamerin at Kimarge West in Culver City.. totally recommend this place!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great salon. This is the only place my son and I go to for haircuts since 2018. The people that work there are awesome and they know what they're doing. We haven't ever had a bad experience with them. We definitely recommend this place. read more

Kimberly is an absolute miracle worker and I am so thankful we crossed paths . I have curly hair and needed a mistake fixed on my color. Since moving to California 6 years ago it had been very difficult finding someone to follow through with what I wanted . I found an Angel in Kim. She listened to what I said ,explained what needed to be done and took her time until it was right. I couldn't be happier! read more

I gave it another shot with Kim & was much more impressed. She is top notch.

I love this place! I have been coming to Kimarge for 7+ years. I started with a groupon for a Brazilian blow out. When I walked in Kimberley walked me thru the Brazilian blow out process and questioned why I wanted to straightened my curly hair, at that time I thought straight hair was a better look for me, now things have changed. Kimberley has always complements me on my curls and I have now embraced my curls. Kimberley is great at what she does and her and her team are FANTASTIC!!! Due to the Covid-19 she has checked in on me and has been able to continue to provide me with hair and face products. (thank goodness because I would have been lost). Check them out!!! read more

Great experience with Kim. She is very knowledgeable and great stylist. I am a very picky client and she was very patient with me. Very happy client here. read more

What a great little salon. The owner, Kim is so sweet and professional. I had my hair colored and cut by Kamerin and it looks perfect. I have thin, straight hair that needs just the right touch to look fuller. My hair looks so full and has volume now. I completely recommend the salon and the two super talented stylist. Just be sure to park north of the salon on the side streets. You'll have to walk about a block, but it's totally worth getting some extra steps in. read more

Had my hair done by Kamerin at this salon and love love loved it !! The salon is clean an professional . When you walk in you are greeted with warmth and kindness. My color was fabulous ! Loved the cut and blow dry ! Will definitely be coming back to see Kamerin Onefunfish read more

Kimberly is awesome. She cuts the hair for the whole family. Her cuts are always precise and beautiful. She always knows exactly what we are trying to convey and it comes out exactly how we want. read more

I had a bloomspot voucher for full highlights, custom cut, and conditioning treatment. The voucher should have stated that only inexperienced stylists would be available. The two stylists there were talking to each other about how they got their licenses in March and June!! (Made me really nervous.) You would think that a salon that uses Bloomspot is trying to increase its customer base, but this is not how to gain customer loyalty. My stylist (Janie, Julie, Jaeleen? She never introduced herself, so I don't know for sure) was sick... so much so that the other workers talked about how she shouldn't even be there. I agree! Nobody wants a sick person working on them. I could tell she was inexperienced because I asked her for advice on what to do with my hair. I always ask. Good stylists always have a few great suggestions, but the one at Kimage just shrugged her shoulders. I finally said I wanted red or burgundy highlights, but she told me they "ran out" of those colors! What kind of salon was this?? She didn't get started on me until after about 30 minutes because she seemed so unsure of herself. I ended up getting partial blonde highlights and a full base of chocolate brown. After getting home, I noticed that the highlights start about an inch from my scalp. I don't think they're supposed to look like that. (?) She took five hours to finish! She kept having to ask the other girl for help. Another thing I noticed that shows either her inexperience or her apathy was when she washed my hair, she never lifted my head to wash, rinse, or condition the back of my head. I would not go back to this salon or recommend it to others. I think if you are a new customer, you should be told that the person working on you doesn't have much experience. It's only fair. And if this person actually DOES have experience, it surely didn't show. :( read more

Worst experience ever. This place deserves 0 stars. Don't be fooled by the deals they have with websites like DealFind.com, Bloomspot.com, LivingSocial.com, etc. Came here with a DealFind.com deal that required me to make an appointment with Nia. I bought TWO vouchers because it sounded like a good deal for the price they were charing for services. When Nia washed my hair, she simply put shampoo and lathered a bit. There was no "washing" of any sort. I could have done a better job. She almost put water in my eye. I knew immediately that she was an amateur. I asked her how long has she been cutting hair, she said she had her license for a few years (I don't believe her) and been doing hair for a few years before getting her license. When I was finally seated, I expressed that I wanted a bangs but not the straight edge kind. I even brought in a few photos for her to reference but she didn't bother looking at them. I've had experience getting bangs and know when a hairstylist is properly sectioning off my hair so the length is consistent. Nia was all over the place & couldn't properly section my hair if her life depended on it. She didn't utilize the different tools she had. The whole time she was cutting my hair, she never had me face the mirror. She spun me around according to her preference of angle and lighting and I was being swiveled in my seat very fast in all directions. Due to this, I was not able to watch her cut my hair. This has NEVER happened to me before. The client should be able to see what the hairstylist is doing to their hair. Super Cuts does a better job! Towards the end, my bangs were the only section of my hair I let her touch because I knew she'd mess up the other sections. I left that place with my bangs UNEVEN! I had to go to my regular hairstylist to fix them, costing me more money! She didn't blow dry my hair with a brush. She just used her hand to wave it around. The "styling" was horrible! She flat ironed my hair, which is ALREADY STRAIGHT, and used some shiny gel and puffed up my hair making it look like a mess. In addition: -- She checked her phone a few times whiling cutting my hair! Who does this?! -- She poked my eye while brushing my hair -- She almost took off my earring with her hands -- She was really rough with me and DID NOT BOTHER to measure if the length of my cut was equal on both sides at the end of the cut How is this deal a $305 value?! This is the most disappointing experience. How does a salon put such an amateur for FIRST CLIENTS when they're partnering up with DealFind, a website who is trying to promote their business? You obviously want FIRST CLIENTS to have a GREAT EXPERIENCE for repeat business. I gave Nia $10 tip for her personality, not skills, which is nonexistent. I ended up contacting DealFind.com to get a refund for the second voucher I purchased. Never again! read more

Got a blowout here and loved it! Would definitely recommend. Found this on Classpass and it was great!

I've been a regular for two years and I've finally had it. All the stylists here are very fickle. No appointments here are ever solid. I think I've only had one solid appointment throughout these past two years without having them reschedule or change my stylist. Don't even try calling because you'll never get through. The way to do it with them is to directly call your stylist, and even then, she'll return your call a day or two later. I've had four brazilian blowouts with Kimberly and two brazilian blowouts with two other stylists. Kimberly is really intuitive on how hair flows so she did great on my brazilian blowout and cut. I have a lot of thick, frizzy hair and she'll manage to tame it. You would think that since I'm a regular, she wouldn't just brush aside her loyal clients. Guess not! Time and Time again, I book her three months in advance to secure an appointment with her, knowing that she gets booked up fast. But, she'll always call last minute to cancel and i'll have to reschedule. Oh and By the way, she has to increase the price again, because the product cost increased again since the last three months. Happens every time. I'm so disappointed with their customer service. I never complain about her working on other clients while working on mine, double booking, or the drive out from walnut just to keep her as my stylist. With the constant price increase and rescheduling, its not worth the hassle. read more

purchased a Brazilian blow out from Group On on March 17th. I have left three messages on both salon lines and have emailed. I have yet to receive a phone call back. I am an understanding client and realized that when I make a purchase on Group on I may have to wait a while to receive my service due to the increase in business. To not even return a call is beyond bad business. I have just called Group on and they are refunding my money and told me that they have had many calls regarding the same issue. I am new to LA and was looking for a new hair stylist. I guess Kimarge is not interested in taking on new clients. read more

I used to live in Memphis, so I am very familiar with ghetto, but this place is just beyond the pale. This place would be much better suited to Compton than West LA. The place is delapitated and the exterior painted a non-prince worthy purple. The interior is run down and no one wants to bother sweeping up. Mangey curtains drape the crusty windows. It just feels dirty and you want to take a shower after leaving. As for the hair styling: The horror, the horror. SIX MONTHS after having gone to this place for a Brazilian Blowout I am still dealing with the ramifications of the terrible job they did. Some of the unsavories: 1. They do not use the real Brazilian Blowout. After having purchased a yelp deal here [YELP, PLEASE DON'T DO DEALS WITH YOYOs LIKE THIS AGAIN] for an actual Brazilian Blowout, they informed me that they use the "brazilian blowout" imported directly from Brazil and not the american Brazilian chemicals. Translation: some fake stuff that it is probably illegal to import and not anywhere near the actual Brazilian they advertsised. From day one it never looked smooth and silky like other Brazilians I have had. It made my hair extremely dry and damaged. Don't know what they are using, but "somethin' in the brazilian ain't clean." 2. My hair was cut COMPLETELY crooked. I had to have several inches cut off to get a semblance of proportion back. Mind you, I didn't want a cut. I asked to not have one and she stated that she would just do a slight trim... then she just starts cutting like Edward Scissorhands and I am left with an "avantgarde" cut... ie. a complete disaster. 3. The staff is unprofessional. The girl that did my hair bitched non-stop about other clients and how cheap they were. Who does that? Plus she doesn't take care of her own appearance... then how can the salon owners expect her to take care of yours? 4. Even if you are crazy enough to want to go here, you probably won't be able to bc it is almost impossible to make an appointment. I left four messages and got no response whatsever. Finally got through to someone on the fifth try! This place is just ew and a serious threat to your beloved strands. DO NOT GO here. The only reason that they have such good reviews on here is because the stylists BEG the customers to post positive reviews. FOLLICLES BEWARE. read more

I hate to give a bad review but this is a salon to skip. I had a dealfind voucher for highlights, deep conditioning and cut. The salon itself is not nice, kind of feels like getting your hair cut in someone's garage, which would be no problem if the stylists were awesome. Unfortunately, my stylist was the most untalented one I've ever come across. In the color consultation she pushed for a highlight that was way more dramatic than I wanted and it came out looking like a bad box job. She also foiled my hair like she was racing against a clock and pulled my hair, which was so unnecessary. She hardly cut my hair at all. She trimmed the top layer of my hair and left all of the split ends on the bottom I'd come in to get rid of. There was also no receptionist and my stylist had to stop cutting my hair every 2 minutes to answer the phone. Perfectly nice people but if I'd paid more than $30 for this experience I would have been really upset. read more

I got the livingsocial deal for a brazilian blowout and trim and got booked for the same week! My stylist was Jaeleen. She was very nice and did a great job with my hair. However, the appointment was late and I did a bit of waiting. Edit: my new stylist is Kimberely. I LOVE her! Not only is she friendly and welcoming but she did an amazing job with my hair. She also offered me foods and drinks. I had to wait but it was well worth it. read more

This message is for kimmie I who reviewed below: I have been going to kimarge the past year and have had several brazilian blowouts by the stylists. You are a bit misinformed regarding the blowout. Kimarge uses cadvieu brand Brazilian blowout products, which are not only formaldehyde free but are also all natural. The website that you are referencing is the controversial blowout that contains formaldehyde and is very dangerous. If you want to inhale formaldehyde be my guest but if you want a Brazilian done right I recommend kimarge salon. read more

I got a voucher on living social for a brazilian blow out. I went in and Kim helped me. She was great. She was so sweet and patient. She took care of me and made sure that my experience there was great. I was there for a few hours, but the end result was amazing. Every person that works there seems to make every customer there feel taken care of. Kim even gave me her cell number in case I needed to reach her. What service!! I think this salon goes beyond what they advertise on groupon or living social, etc. I think I finally found a salon that I will continue going to. read more

I don't know where to start.... But i first got a Brazilian Blowout deal through YELP back in March 2011, but I decided to wait for a few months before scheduling the appointment (thinking that they will be really busy with all the calls). I read the reviews and I was just wondering if I made the right choice or not. But still, I gave it a chance... I called on Thu (7/28) and got an appointment next day (7/29). I made sure I got to Culver City on time, since I've been looking for a hair salon for so long with no success. Upon my arrival, Kim was very friendly and took the time to explain the treatment, asked me questions about my hair and gave me some suggestions. Just on a side note: I'm Puerto Rican with curly hair, so since I moved to CA from the East Coast it has been a nightmare to find a good salon that know how to deal with my hair!!!. Allie was so nice as well, she was the one that took care of applying the treatment (BB) and you can tell how knowledgeable she is about the subject... I couldn't be happier enough. Then Kim took care of the trim and style. To be quite honest I went in with NO expectations and by the time I left I was so happy! My hair looks fantastic, it looks healthy, shiny and most importantly it makes me feel great. If you have the time to visit them, please do so... you'll have no regrets. Excellent service, and great personnel. YZ read more

This is a delightful little shop on Venice. The colorist was fantastic, she was a pro and did a great job. I'm very happy with my hair. I highly recommend Kamerin and this cute shop on Venice to everyone. read more

I think this salon is great.It sucks to see so many bad reviews when all its based on is the brazillian blowout voucher. i mean did you really expect to get in the next day or the same weekend and not think anyone else was doing the same? You would love it,if you get to experience it. Anywho,I got highlights and a trim from Kim at the Culver City Salon and she is genuine when it comes to doing hair and always caters to what you want and gets you the results you want.Its a cute,chic little salon,the stylists that work there are very friendly,they even offer you a mimosa( i mean,who can say no to a mimosa).. Its a very nice experience and I plan on continuing to go to the salon,they have a lot more to offer than just what they advertise on livingsocial,tippr etc.. Hopefully this changes some of your minds about the salon. read more

I tried Kim's Patio Salon at Kimarge West. It was fun, and no privacy issues. I had a nice, professional haircut that will be easy to style. Kim did exactly what I asked for, and for me, that is number one. Thank you Kim. I will definitely be back. I also would like to add that I find it important to support independent businesses right now, so go get your hair cut, even guys too. read more

Short version: Alley B of Kimarge shines me up, and blows me out like no other. She masterfully works my mop into silky locks that would make Snoop Dogg pop his collar. For the rest of the gravy that makes Kimarge worth giving a day in court, read on... This salon experience was quite different from any I've had before. The first notable would be John, office manager extraordinaire. With his Scottish accent, and warm accommodating demeanor, he brings to mind the days of yore. The days when businesses cared about their customers and put forth the effort to ensure a positive experience. One example; he asked what type of drink I'd like to which I replied coke. To my utter astonishment, John left the premises to buy me a coke, as they were out. Had I known, I would've stopped him...but these gestures go along way with me. Alley Benson was the stylist I was lucky enough to get scheduled with. Besides being beautiful, she's quite real, never making me feel like I need to engage in mindless chitchat. I can just veg out, nose deep in magazine, and not worry that she'll think I'm rude. To the contrary, I feel like I've found a friend in Alley. Last but not least, the Brazilian Blowout that brought me and Kimarge together...for one, it's far gentler than it's competitors. Per Kimarge, it contains little to no formaldehyde. All I know is that I can't smell or feel anything dodgy. All in all, for that Brazilian above the neck, I gotta hand it to Kimarge. For the Brazilian down below, stay tuned for my review on the Pretty Kitty. read more

Had a cut color gloss & BB by Alexis. She was excellent, professional & a perfectionist. Great color match. Love my Brazilian blowout! Highly recommend salon but above everything else, make sure you ask for Alexis! read more

Finally! A place I can go to get a simple cut that isn't $80 in LA! If you want super friendly stylists who care about your cut in a no frills salon for a great price, come here. read more

i have now been to Kimarge West two times, and each time was EXCELLENT! they really know what they're doing with hair, i tell ya. the first time i was in, i saw Kimberly for a Brazilian Blowout. it was absolutely wonderful. while i was in the chair for that long (but *totally* worth-it process), i observed several clients come in for Kathy. each one left looking fabulous and with a smile on their face. the second time i was in, i worked with Ruben for color. he listened to what i wanted to try and gave me his professional input before we got started, and sure enough... the result was fantastic. the salon itself is snazzy and clean. they carry a variety of products and best of all, their prices - Great! i would highly recommend Kimarge West to anyone looking for a new place for their hair to call home. read more

Kimarge West - me and Kimberley herself, after my Brazilian Blowout. happy, Happy, HAPPY! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kathy Cote is wonderful! Always get the best hair cut for both husband and myself. Thanks Kathy read more

Price is right - Much more value than any other hugely expensive place I've seen (including New York, Boston, Palm Springs/Upper class). For $60.00 you get a value of $180.00 - $400.00 or more with their expertise and talent. If you want red carpet ready hair for next to nothing - this is the place. After visiting the Hollywood location - they did such a good job on my highlights/cut I only have to have them done once a year - they do such a great job - never see the roots! The beauty is show-stopping when they are done.The service is gracious and both places (One in Hollywood) are clean with pretty decor. As far as the neighborhood is concerned - they're both safe and look like anywhere else in Los Angeles - though parking is a little hard to find in the Hollywood location. Kim did my hair from the beginning - but her staff has Also done my hair with the same outcome - so after reading the negative reviews (hum...paid for by a competitor - as they are too similar in writing styles), I find them very hard to believe - Yelp having the difficult task of weeding out the fake - obviously some still get through. Again, price is right - they do "GOOD HAIR". read more

I got my hair colored by Kamerin today. You can definitely tell that she takes pride in her work. My hair is naturally a dark brown and my expectations were exceeded. I honestly expected it to be no where near close to what I wanted (ash blond balayage). Kamerin adjusts with any obstacles and makes sure that you're happy with what your new do. Thank you Kamerin for your hard work and patience with my hair. read more

Kimarge West - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I can can not say enough great things about Kim! I recently went to her off of a recommendation and she was incredible! As a new mom, my hair was in disarray and in need of some serious help! Both the color and cut needed some serious TLC and Kim worked miracles! I left feeling beautiful and have received so many compliments on my hair this week :) As someone that is terrified of trying a new hair person, Kim did not disappoint! I will be seeing her for my hair needs from now on! read more

This review is long overdue, but I'm a procrastinator. What can I say? Kim is LEGIT. I know there's a giant string of one star reviews, but they aren't for Kim, who owns the salon, by the way. She listens to her clients. She's sweet. She's funny. She remembers you. She knows what she is doing when it comes to hair. She is the ONLY stylist I have come across in the past 5 years that I can trust with my bangs, and I won't even let anyone touch my hair anymore. I took off one star because it is a little difficult to get through sometimes over the phone. They do get extremely busy. But be persistent because it is so worth it. If there is anyone here who can complain about customer service, it's me. The first time I came in, they were running almost an hour late. But I rebooked because my hair looked so fabulous. The second time I came in, I actually called to confirm in the morning because Kim was heavily pregnant the last time I saw her. They said my evening appointment was still on. And lo and behold, she went into labor right before my appointment, meaning I had to wait for the other stylist to finish her appointment before I could get my cut. (Side note - it was Ally and she did a fantastic job. And I was happy to wait, because HELLO! Kim was about to have a baby!) So the fact that I will still rave about this salon and recommend her to friends continuously is a testament to how awesome she is. I've turned down deals for cheaper haircuts and even free haircuts because I am so happy with Kim's work. read more

I had long hair for close to 5 years and I wanted to go short for my 30th birthday. I absolutely love my hair! Kim gave me amazing layers and style Kim is so kind and a great listener, she took great care of my hair and was super detailed and dedicated to the process. I love the way my hair turned out!! read more

Kim is well-knowing in our local Facebook group for being an amazing hair stylist, so I decided to make an appointment to see her. This is now my second time visiting her salon and I am a True Fan! She's got great skills with color and cut and is such a joy to be around. Thank you Kim - so happy to have found you!! read more

I was a a scared hair virgin. I finally came to grips with the idea that I was going grey and at 32 years old- it was time to color my hair. My whole life the one thing I was in love with is my hair color- I was told never to dye it, that people are dying to have my color and if I change it that would be a sin. So with a heavy heart and no experience I put my self in the hands of this magical, artistic color genius- Kimberly! Who knew a groupon experience would be so satisfying?? She was very attentive, answering all my neurotic questions about how to care for my "new" hair and helped me bring down my anxiety very quickly. I sat in her chair and after a few minutes I knew I was in good hands. She decided she would "camoflage" my grey with highlights, adding more of my natural honey color in. She was meticulous as she weaved and painted my hair. It made me very calm that as she went on, she got "into the zone" of creativity. I felt like my head was a canvas and she the painter. I am also very meticulous about the way my hair is cut and I asked her to follow the style of my previous stylist (a woman who I have been going to in my home town for 20 years and who I keep going back to because she makes MAGIC with my hair every time). Kim read my mind 100%. She gave me exactly what I was hoping for and kept the integrity of my style and natural color absolutely! Later my boyfriend said he could only tell that I had cut my hair because my color still looked like me, only lighter and with no grey! Also, because I had a groupon I was worried about the price for next time I would come in but the figure Kimberly gave me was WAY beneath my expectation and quelled my other anxiety about having to incur a new major "maintenance" expense. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! What a world of relief! When it comes down to it, I just want to leave a salon feeling like my hair looks fabulous. I don't care if it was in Beverly Hills or in a salon with all the bells and whistles. If this is how she can keep the prices reasonable then I could care less how the shop is compared to expensive over done places. (This is a response to all those previous yelpers out there). If you want to pay extra for a few moments of over the top extravagance and a shitty cut then keep paying those "LA" prices. I actually adored the purple interior! She uses excellent equipment and product, was beyond professional and even offered me refreshments. After 1 service, I can say I will be a loyal customer for years now. Kimberly- you are a hair magician, a true artist who made my "first time" color experience so comforting! Thank you so much! xoxo read more