You know when you walk into a space and you can 100% feel the vision of that space? That is Left Coast Salon. Faced with yet another deeply disappointing haircut at another salon, I felt like it was kismet when I heard Kristina (the salon founder) speak with passion and conviction about the mission of Left Coast Salon. Education and the deepest of care: That's what I felt, along with a whole body yes and sigh of relief as I settled into Heather's chair at the salon. Heather COMPLETELY listened, educated, and created a space of safety and ease for me as she did her impeccable artistry with my hair. Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding because two weeks later and my (naturally multi-textured) curly hair still looks like everything I could ever hope for!! read more

I've been to this salon a handful of times over the years and have become a regular more recently. Each stylist genuinely cares about your hair. The open-concept floor still feels cozy, and the atmosphere is so warm, unlike anywhere else I've been. I've never left unhappy with my hair. If you're struggling to find a stylist, especially for curly hair, I couldn't recommend this place enough. read more

My goodness, what a gem I found!! A spacious space with cozy decor and gentle lighting. I came here to get my hair did by my fave stylist/creator (Sarah) and I was not ready for the transformation my hair experienced. This spot is geared towards educating clients about their hair type and how to use the right product for their locks. My mop went from dry and frizzy to hydrated coils that hold steady and firm. If you need some transformation in your life, you should start here. read more

I just had the best haircut of my life. No cookie cutter style. Jade listened to my request, took at look at my hair and face shape, and customized my cut for me. Great education. Thank you, Jade! read more

The only place to go if you have curly hair. I made the mistake of going into Tacoma Curly Hair Salon for a color (it's not that complicated I thought?) since I couldn't get in fast enough here and sheesh what a disaster. I won't ever stray again. This team knows their curls! I will post a few pics of the best color/cuts I've had in my curly life. I've been to almost all of the stylists and they're all wonderful! Such freedom to be in a salon where you can trust every single person to do your hair! read more

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Finding a new hairstylist is hard especially when you switch climates. I moved from the desert to the rainforest and for awhile I was blaming my lack of curls on a past horrific balayage where I ended up nearly blonde *insert tears*. I had been going to a salon in Tumwater and was happy with the service, stylist, and cut/color but notimy curls still hadn't been revived. So I ventured to Tacoma and found Kristina!!! She is EVERYTHING ya'll!!! She was on time and listened to my questions & concerns and confirmed my suspicions that I was damaging my hair with my "drybar" curling iron...LOL...it was ME all along after the balayage. So she educated me on how hot is too hot, hooked me up with some local organic products #LOMA that smell amazing and are easy to use at home. I'm so happy (and so is my hair) to have found Kristina...the curl whisperer! COVID update! My locks were missing Kristina and so was I, but well worth the wait! We caught up and chatted about the whole pandemic and I'm so happy this small business survived...she's so talented and a great human! I usually get a blow out, after all who doesn't love a good blow job ;) but opted for curly today....she styled my curls beautifully! And I'm trying some new products, Rizos Curls, to see how it holds up to my usual LOMA products. read more

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I wanted a haircut and kinda told the girl what I had in mind. It was a long appointment but it is a teaching/ experience. I was quite happy with the cut and it grew out still being able to look good. It seemed to me to be a happy, relaxed place with drinks available (nonalcoholic) read more

Best haircut I've ever had and I'm 65 so that's a lot of haircuts. Virginia was awesome. The salon is casual and professional at the same time. I love the vibe and I LOVE MY HAIR. read more

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I absolutely love this place! Everyone was so nice and they took me step by step. 10/10 amazing everything. They showed me how to care for my hair and nobody was rude. read more

Like Christmas morning!! I went natural about two years ago and this is the first time I trusted anyone with my coily type 4a-4b hair. Kristina knows what's up, and I'm so grateful to have found someone who actually cares about keeping my natural coils healthy, and teaching me to care for them at home. Customer for life!! read more

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I was really impressed with the service I received! It was my first visit and they took the time to get to know me and what my lifestyle is like. Georgia styled my hair and I absolutely love it. Jackie read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Kristina and my wonderful experience with her! She was knowledgeable, professional and fun! Classic curly hair story, I've had many not so great haircuts from someone who doesn't understand curly hair. Kristina not only knows how to cut curly hair but knows all the science behind it. She gave me a ton of understanding about my hair and how to love it up. I can't wait to return and keep this curly hair alive! I 100% recommend scheduling with Kristina, no matter how long the wait, it worth it! read more

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Kristina is a wealth of information. I drove an hour just to see her. For the last two decades I have been flat ironing my hair. Recently I decided to make the switch and transition back to my natural curly/wavy hair. Kristina took the time to explain the process of how I should take care of my hair. She literally brought my hair back to life and I couldn't be happier! Well worth the drive. I highly recommend her for anyone with curly hair!! read more

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This was by far the worst experience of my life. I had gone in hoping to get my first curly hair trim and walked out with 4 inches gone. I had Cassidy who did not listen to my wishes and not once even combed my hair. I made it very clear that I wanted very minimal hair cut and just the ends removed. I was left with a short style which was also uneven. There are numerous different lengths all around my head and the back was dramatically shorter than the front. I have horrible layers and now a horrible self image. My hair was apart of my personality and now I don't want to look in the mirror. Safe to say my self esteem is crushed and there's nothing to be done about it. I was crying numerous times through my style along with my stylist. Mistakes were made and I am the only person whose is suffering. Never again. If possible, I would give 0 stars. read more

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The last time I went to the Salon was sometime in 2015. Saying I was due for a haircut that wasn't done by myself is an understatement. I booked an appointment at Left Coast Salon because of all the glowing reviews and also because Kristina seemed knowledgeable and well educated concerning cutting curly hair. I was extremely nervous about getting my haircut and some fun color put in, but I walked into the salon feeling immediately welcomed by Kristina and her energy. I walked into the salon looking and feeling not so great about myself and how I look - especially regarding my hair. I walked out of that salon looking and feeling like a brand new person. Kristina did such an amazing job bringing my hair back to life and I couldn't praise her and her work enough. Well worth the wait and worth every penny. I highly recommend this salon and getting my hair done by Kristina. read more

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Kristina is such a light - I'm so pleased with my experience with her! She is super knowledgeable and debunked a lot of curly hair myths I had been adhering to for so long. I left with beautifully trimmed and shaped hair, a whole new hair care regimen, and new found confidence on my hair growth journey! :) read more

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I have really, really thick unruly hair and Christina knows how to cut it properly. Listen to her as she knows her stuff and works to educate you also about your hair care. Her staff is nice but since I only see Christina, I can't comment on their work. I am sure it's good because Christina would not have hired them if they don't know what they're doing. And she is there as a mentor to them too. read more

I've been going to this salon about 5 months and each time I find myself eager and grateful to go - the craft these stylists are mastering from their mentor, advisor and salon owner Kristina Malolua Jividan is cutting edge, personal and stunning. Kristina's vision of changing aching and teaching these stylists to their next level of expertise offers both client and stylist an opportunity to advance and explore the many looks which can be achieved at this salon. The energy at Left Coast Advanced Training Salon is that of a warm and welcoming family who truly listens to exactly what their client wants, the clients vision, and they all strive to make the magic happen! My stylist, G, who has colored & styled my hair on several occasions has an amazing and energetic personality and truly loves her craft and all the possibilities her "blank canvases" hold - you can just see the ideas spinning around in her head. Hands down THE very best experiences I've had getting my hair done. Highly highly recommend! read more

My hair hasn't looked this good in 30 years. Wore it down and curly for the first time in ages!

Absolutely amazing! I had the pleasure of getting my hair done by Kristina a few months ago and she absolutely did an amazing job on my hair! My curls are 110% improved since I had my last appointment. I'm definitely due for another haircut soon! I'm very excited! read more

I rarely feel compelled to post reviews but in this case, I had to say, my first visit with Kristina at Left Coast Salon was terrific! She assessed and understood my tight curly hair right away. She gave me the style and cut I was looking for. Beautiful!! Her wash & go technique is unique enough to get me excited again about going natural. She is the stylist I've been looking for....I also appreciated Kristina's care with COVID-19 precautions. I will be booking an appointment at Left Coast Salon again! read more

Great new spot! Easy to get to & lots of parking!! Loovvvve the ambience of the new place & how relaxed you feel immediately walking in! As always recieved a great cut, great conversation & some kick it time with Kristina!!! Go see Kristina for all your hair needs & for some great conversation! Close to super cute shops! The origināl donut house! &&& great area for Just cruising after getting a fresh new cut! read more

I've been getting my hair done by Kristina for about a year now and just recently had my first experience at her new salon! The salon itself is so warm and welcoming with parking spots conveniently located right outside of the building too. I am not terribly good at "styling" my hair so she always keeps that in mind and doesn't ever go out of my comfort zone with some crazy cut that'll take me hours to style. She does however design a cut that is cute, with length to throw it up in a bun or something quick and easy to blow dry and go! My most recent cut was tailored to the new curly hair style and with her guidance and amazing line of shampoo/style gel I literally throw some gel in my hair blow dry for 10 mins and walk out the door with cute wavy hair that doesn't feel like it's weighed down at all! Bottom line for the price and expertise you really should check her out! You will not be disappointed. read more

If there was an option to give more stars I would. Kristina was truly the best hair stylist I have ever had. I was super nervous about cutting my hair short and making a big change and she made me feel so comfortable and at ease with everything. The salon set up is amazing and her work is even better. I highly recommend her and will definitely be booking my next appointment soon! read more

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I've seen Kristina 4 times now and each time I leave feeling so thankful that I found her! After committing to my natural curls 4 years ago, I've struggled finding someone trustworthy to touch my hair. I'd got to the point where I would only get a cut once a year or so just to avoid the drama and sadness that is a bad haircut. NO MORE! I love Kristina, she's the first stylist that I have enjoyed my time with. She listens and knows how to make dreams a reality. I also love my time with her because she's genuinely a good human and nice to be around. Her salon is gorgeous and really convenient, and she has gone out of her way to stock well-made, ethical product that is accessibly priced so I can take my hair care routine home. I'm so happy to have found her! read more

Went to Kristina for my first color and style and it is FANTASTIC!!! Cannot recommend enough!

I tried different stylists....Kristina KNOWS curly hair!!!!! Thank god I found her in Tacoma. read more

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Kristina knows her curls! I'm Black biracial and I have chemical-free, all-natural hair. I was 100% confident that my hair was in good hands. When I went in for my consultation, Kristina didn't try to persuade me into anything. She gave thoughtful advice based on my hair goals. When I came back for my haircut, I loved the whole vibe of the salon and the conversation, as well as the cut itself. She's a very cool person to be around. I will definitely come back and recommend Kristina to anyone with curls. read more

Kristina is amazing. My mom and I have been seeing Kristina for almost seven years! She has transformed our hair, and made us regular salon visitors. She is extremely knowledgeable about curly hair, and she is never pushy about doing anything we aren't comfortable with. She has also been cutting my (13 year old) daughters hair. I was so impressed when I took my daughter in for her back to school cut and Kristina patiently explained everything she was doing so that my daughter could recreate the look at home. My daughter, who normally hates to brush her hair, much less style it, has been faithfully diffusing, and applying products to her hair since her visit with Kristina. I am continually impressed with the haircuts/styles on all the variety of hair types she does, she really is a miracle worker and I'm grateful to have her in my life! As a bonus, she is hilarious:) read more

New to Washington and so glad I found Kristina. Read her reviews and so glad I went. I walked in with dead frizzy hair walked out with life, shine and my curls back!! She's very welcoming. This Polynesian hair needed her magic. Thanks Kristina I will be back and definitely bring back more of my Polynesian Frizzy Hair family and friends with me. Such a great place, clean and cute!! Definitely worth it. read more

First and foremost Kristina is magic with curls!! If you haven't been to the new salon space you NEED to go!! Its gorgeous!! Its open, welcoming..from the layout to the decor, to products no detail has been overlooked! We decided to take alot more length off than originally anticipated and do a funky shag and I'm sooo glad we did!! I was elated(and still am days after my cut) Legitimately if it had a reflective surface I was staring at myself in it swooning and giggling like a school girl Everytime Kristina cuts my hair I walk away floating on a cloud of renewed confidence feeling sassy and sexy!! read more

I'm so glad I found Kristina!!! She literally served it on my hair. I definitely will be returning. She was so down to earth and knowledgeable. The shape is perfection and I can't stop looking at my hair or keeping my hands out of it lol! read more

Kristina is fantastic! I'm always a little hesitant to trust a salon stylist to do my hair because I have such weird, difficult cowlicks that even some seasoned barbers have trouble with. But Kristina knows exactly what she's doing. I am very happy with how she does my hair, and it grows out very nice too; I can go 6-7 weeks without returning for a cut. I have and will be back. She is conveniently located in Azarra Salon in city-center Tacoma, which is in the same building as Harmon brewery. read more

I can't recommend Kristina and Left Coast Salon enough. I'm actually from the East coast here visiting my daughter and I was in desperate need of a good curly cut and a color fix. Thankfully she got me in because not only is the salon great and Kristina very engaging and helpful, but I also got the best curly cut I can remember. She listens intently and then follows thru with a great cut and color and directions on how to maintain the curls. I'll be back the next time I'm on The Left Coast. Thanks again. read more

I am not very good with writing but I will do my best because i feel like Kristina deserves credit for the amazing job she did. I used to love my hair and was constantly changing it up. Due to a huge weightloss transformation I not only lost alot if density in my hair I also lost my hair identity because how I used to do my no longer looked good on my new face. I had been looking at different instagrams and websites trying to find a stylist that I was comfortable enough to see since for me this was a very emotional thing. I met Kristina and I asked her about my hair and her response instantly made me feel like I found the perfect stylist. I finally budgeted the funds and made the appointment. I left so happy with my hair and educated enough to feel confident in styling it. And today I actually loved the way it looked when I styled it myself and that almost never happens. I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone for an amazing hairstyle experience read more

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I've been one of Kristina's curly-haired clients for years. She's great with my hair of course! Her personality and ability to engage and inspire are a bonus. read more

I have been getting keratin treatments done by Kristina since late 2016 and she has always done a phenomenal job. I originally found her on yelp at her old salon and followed her to Left Coast. I am multiracial and my hair is very curly. Kristina has taken my hair from long to short and natural color to honey blonde balayage. She is awesome at helping your vision for your hair shine through. In my experience she has always made sure I am happy with my hair. I highly recommend her and I dread moving because I will not be able to take her with me. read more

So happy I found Kristina! My hair is always perfect (and I have curly hair). She listens to what you want from her. I have never had a stylist with her skills. What makes it so much better is that she is so personable on top of her superb skills! read more

Kristina was so wonderful, she knew exactly how to help my hair feel and look healthier. She was super fun to chat with, and the style she gave me is so much fun. I will definitely go back! read more

I found Kristina when I first moved here last year. She has done a fantastic job with my hard to manage, mixed girl hair. It's healthier than it has ever been, and looks great! She also takes the time to ensure that I know how to style it myself when I get home! She does fantastic work!!! read more