Scheduling an appointment over the phone was a breeze especially since Randi was very friendly and nice. When we got there, the receptionist was on the phone with another client but she gave us a warm smile and signalled us that she'll be right with us. We were offered beverages while we waited. I like how the salon had a quaint interior with a modern touch. The place was chill and so were the people. I must admit I get really nervous when I meet a stylist for the first time especially for a haircut. But my stylist, Taryn, was pleasant and attentive. I saw pictures of her work on Yelp so I decided to book an appointment with her. I wanted a low maintenance yet chic look. I showed her pics of the haircut and hair color I wanted. She listened to what I had in mind and also offered me advice on how to make my new look rock. She didn't pressure me to avail of extra services or products as other salons do. I'm so happy with my new haircut and balayage. :) I got out of the salon feeling wonderful and looking great. Bonus point, my husband was swooning over me even more when he saw my new 'do. I'm glad I found Taryn. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Was referred to a hairdresser by owner, who decided not to show up. Arrived 15 minutes early and waited on top a half an hour not realizing the owner was fine letting me sit there. I'm truly at a loss. I was being polite by waiting (45 min altogether and it doesn't occur to you to make it clear), because I really believed you were trying to welcome me. I truly don't know what the benefit is doing this stuff with people. read more

Fantastic people from the moment you enter; you are greeted in a warm welcoming environment. I'm terrible with names I believe the young lady in the front was named Katherine or Kristine- She offered my friend and I drinks and a wonderful patio to relax on while we waited for my appointment. Meghan the hair stylist/artist was fantastic! She made me feel relaxed, gave great tips for at home hair care, and made me and my friend feel like part of the family. Highly highly recommend this salon!! My hair needs; Medium to long semi wavy very thick hair. Received; Thinning, trimming, and layering. Efficiently done and beautiful product read more

Wonderful salon, with a clean and fun atmosphere. Amanda is the absolute BESSST! I started coming here when she moved from another salon because she's literally one of the best stylists I've ever had! I have very curly hair and she knows just how to work with it to make it perfect. I recently tried funky colors for the first time and she did any amazing job! But no matter if you're doing traditional highlights or going mermaid, she'll make you look unbelievable! And from what I can tell when I'm there, every other stylist is top quality as well! All their customers walk away looking amazing and happy! I even have my husband and son come here! read more

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My three girls had their hair cut by Amanda today. I wanted my 3 girls to get their hair cut the same day to avoid driving around. Amanda was so sweet about it and even offered to come in on her day off to accommodate me! Now the girls have beautiful hair and are extremely happy for the first day of school. read more

Maax Salon - My three ladies and their cuts - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Fina has done it again! Since my last review I have gotten my hair done by Fina about 3 times. My most recent visit I was wanting something totally different. About a month or two ago she helped me get to a really pretty blonde color. However with my birthday coming up this week I decided I wanted a new color. I was thinking a reddish color so Fina did some research and told me she envisioned a pretty red color for me. I trust her opinions and ideas so I told her to just go for it! I have already gotten tons of compliments and I feel like this red really suits me! Fina is honestly the best!! If you haven't already booked your appointment then you better do it soon! read more

Maax Salon - Both hair colors done by Fina! - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

What a great salon. They listened to exaclty what my daughter Sydney needed with her hair conditions and she walked out happier than I could have even imagined. Thank you! We will be back read more

Brenda at Maax salon is the best hair stylist there is out there. I do not trust anyone else with my hair. Maax salon is very clean and the ladies are always the sweetest when I come in. Would 100% recommend getting your beauty services done by Maax. read more

This salon was fabulous. I had been searching for 2 years for someone who would do a great job with my hair in the area and finally found the place! The person who answers the phone is super friendly and welcoming and Sabrina did an amazing job with my hair. She took time to hear what I wanted and help me figure out what would work best. I can't wait to get a touch up in September, if COVID reopening happens by then! read more

Sabrina is awesome and always does an amazing job . She is truly a very talented hair stylist and I would follow her wherever she goes! Randi the owner was so sweet and hospitable too. Highly recommend this salon read more

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Just like most of the people here, I went to Fina because of the yelp reviews. I'm here to warn you about my experience and hopefully you don't make the same mistake I did. I went to Fina for a total of five times. The first time was a haircut. I liked it so I scheduled for hair color the week after. We just moved to Ontario and my old stylist was in Redlands and it was just too tiring of a commute that's why I figured i'd try a new one. BIG MISTAKE. The first time I came in for a color, we talked about going platinum blonde eventually. She said she didn't want to ruin my hair so we would do it in several sessions. I was actually pretty happy about that because it seemed like she genuinely cared for the integrity of my hair. So even though I left the salon that day a tad lighter than I expected and also orangey, I still went back the third time. The third time that I came in, she weaved blonde highlights to my hair. It came out nicely but I had to return a couple days later because she didn't go all the way to my roots and I looked like I had my hair done about a month ago and not a few days before. That should have given me the idea that maybe she's not really as good as I thought she was. Rookie mistake. The fourth time I came in my hair was light enough she said that I could go platinum blonde already. I asked her if she could lift my hair to white platinum blonde and she said she could. Turns out she can't. My hair turned out sooooooo yellow I looked like big bird. Not kidding. She said I had to come back the week after so that she could lift it some more. I wore a hat the whole week. I came back because I gave her the benefit of the doubt that she could fix the mess that she made. WRONG. It got even worse. My hair ended up being tricolor. White/yellow/orange. The root color was even different from the rest of the head. I couldn't even fake a smile at the salon when I was leaving. I didn't know how bad it was until I got home and my husband said.. "What happened to your hair?" YES. IT WAS THAT BAD (Please refer to pictures). For a guy to be able to notice bad hair, it must be really bad. I ended up crying the whole day. I couldn't even believe that she would let me walk out of the salon looking like that. Aside from messing up the color, my hair is totally fried. So much for not ruining my hair. Pictures don't lie. Go see for yourself. I still can't believe how a stylist can do that bad of a dye job. Seriously. I can't believe I paid her so much money to destroy my once healthy hair. I had to go to a different salon the next day to have it fixed! Please think twice before going to Fina. She's a nice person BUT A HORRIBLE HAIR DRESSER. Bring your business somewhere else. read more

Maax Salon - Disaster by Fina - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

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Cute little salon! Fina is my hair stylist, and boy does she know what she is doing! I am very particular when it comes to getting my long mane cut but I am so lucky to have met Fina. She really listens to what I want and how to make my hair feel and look full and voluminous. I always come out feeling like a victoria secret model(well at least my hair) haha. She is also really easy to talk to and sweet, I am typically the shy girl that keeps quiet and lets the stylist do her thing but not with Fina! read more

Maax Salon - Haircut and styled by Fina - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

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My favorite local salon with attention to detail. I can always trust Tamara to style me hair to my liking. She is an expert in her field and the salon could not be more hospitable. read more

The Village is an area where you get mom and pop businesses that provide some of the best customer service. Maax saloon fits right in with the charming vibe of Claremont. It can be a little hard to find it if you're not familiar with the area. For locals you'll know it as the saloon on top of what used to be Harvard Square Cafe. For newbies its on Bonita Ave and Harvard Ave, you'll see a long building with wooden stairs. Go up those stairs and you'll find the saloon on your left. I came across this place through yelp. It had been years since I've last colored my hair and with everyones recommendation of Fina, I gave it a shot! Well not straight off the bat. I called in for some questions and Randi (the lovely owner) forwarded me directly to Fina who recommended to come on down for a consultation for all my questions. After speaking with her and being educated on the difference between an ombre and balayage, as well as going through color swatches on which would look best with my virgin black hair, I decided I felt comfortable enough with Fina to give it a try. On the day of my appointment I walked in and Randi welcomed me with a friendly greeting, I've never met her but she automatically knew my name. Now thats a person who's on top of their game! I sat with Fina, she worked her magic and I got the somewhat natural yet obvious colored balayage to my hair. I really liked the outcome but after talking with her I'm even more excited to come back again in a couple of months to do more with my hair! Cost wise it's the average normal pricing for hair color. If you have any hesitation just call in and ask or go in and see a stylist beforehand. Personally my experience was well worth it. I've never been to a salon where every single employee was super friendly and welcoming. The customer service here alone deserves the five stars! But my wonderful hair color doesn't hurt either ;) read more

Maax Salon - Brown balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

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I love Maax!!! I moved to the area almost a year ago and decided that I needed to find a new hair salon. I first tried a place near my house in Upland and was extremely disappointed with my hair cut. I left that salon already looking on Yelp to find someone who could fix my hair for me. Maax Salon had great reviews and did not disappoint!!! First of all, I love the downtown Claremont location. The salon is upstairs and has a very upscale, comfortable feel to it. Everyone who works there is so friendly! Randy, the owner, is absolutely wonderful and so welcoming. I've been getting my hair done by Fina for 8 or 9 months and it has never looked better. At my first appointment, she was able to see right away what had gone wrong at "the other place" and did a great job making my hair work again. Now, I get so many compliments on my haircut (short & naturally curly) and color! Fina is easy to talk to and seems to understand just what I'm asking for. Early on, Fina recommended the salon's manicurist, Jackie. I was hesitant because I thought it would be a lot more expensive to get my nails done in a more upscale salon than one of those bigger nail salons, but I tried it and am so happy that I did! Jackie does an amazing job with my gel nail polish, the price is only a few dollars more than my last place, and she is so nice and fun to chat with. I go every 2 weeks. I can't say enough great things about this place!! I always leave there with a smile on my face :) read more

My hair needed HELP and Fina came to the rescue!! She was nice, funny, welcoming and very talented! She listened to what I wanted and came through!!! I was a new client today but I will DEFINETELY be a loyal client to Fina from now on!! read more

Maax Salon - Cut, Color & Highlights by Fina - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

I was starting to think that nobody knew how to cut hair anymore. After a nightmare from a botched dye job and cookie cutter hair cut done at Tintura salon I wasn't sure where to turn and if I was going to be able to find someone I could trust. Enter Fina--I found Maax Salon on Yelp and I was lucky to be booked with Fina for my first appointment. Not only did she make me feel instantly comfortable by listening to my concerns and my trust issues from my previous encounters but she made me a believer again. A believer that there are still stylists that care about how you look and feel when you leave their chair. A stylist that is aware of their talents and is confident enough to tell you what will work and what won't. I trust Fina, she has cut my hair twice now and I look forward to letting her color my hair in the future. The salon is located in Claremont Village which is adorable. I never have a problem finding parking and I always feel welcome when I get there. The employees and the owner have made me feel like I have been going to Maax Salon for years because they are always so sweet and that has made all the difference to someone who is new to the area. I am thankful I have found Maax Salon and I am thankful I have found Fina. read more

Let's start off by saying that before I went to Maxx Salon I had my hair colored and it turned out a complete nightmare! I went in for an ombre and came out with a bunch of orange streaks on my hair. I made the mistake of thinking that this salon would do a great job because they are located inside the mall. Think again! I decided to go on Yelp & read other people's reviews on a good stylist/salon. I came across all the great reviews Fina has. Today was my 2nd appointment with her & I couldn't be more pleased! She took the time to listen to my concerns, fears, and what I wanted my hair to look like. My ombre finally looks amazing. Don't waste anymore time in searching other salons, make your appointment with Fina! You will become a happy client, just like me! Fina's stuck with me now! I also want to give kudos to the salons owner. Talk about superb customer service! She makes you feel at ease and she's a pleasure to talk to. read more

I haven't had a haircut in 8 years, so i when i decided to get one I wanted it to be special. I wanted a beautiful girl to cut it. I want to go to a salon that makes me feel pretty and look pretty. I wanted it to be special. As i walked in while wearing a beanie i asked if i can get a haircut even if i don't have an appointment. It was friday so its busy but they said YES!!! SURE!!! WELCOME DARLING!!! Want some water, tea or me? Cookies maybe? I politely declined cause i'm still full from smoking. And the time came... MARLON!!! We're ready for you!!! Let me see your hair the hair dresser said....As a i took off my beanie and untied my hair all i can hear is OMG!!! OH MY GAWD!!!! Are you sure you wanna cut this??? She even called the attention of everyone to look at my hair and what we're about to do with it... She politely asked, "can i take a picture?"... Sure why not... After that she divided my hair and tied it and snip snip! bye bye 14 inches!!!! The shampoo part is the best part! I shampoo my hair every 3 days so this is like heaven to me, the massage on my scalp and that strong smell of the salon chemicals that they put on your hair that makes it silky soft. Now back to the station for some final layering since hair is bulky and that's about it. For 35 bucks its not bad I've wasted more than that on shitty alcohol so its nothing. I came, they cut and now i'm prettier! read more

Wow the reviews don't lie! Fina was AMAZING! Wanted to change it up and go ombré and I'm so happy with what she did! She was friendly, outgoing, and great at what she does! Going to be recommending Fina to all my friends read more

Maax Salon - Love my new ombré look from Fina! - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

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Awesome place- very friendly service, clean and welcoming salon and, most importantly, an awesome haircut! Fina did an excellent job with my long wavy hair cutting just enough and checking in with me throughout the process. She was easy to chat with and did a terrific job on my hair. I'll definitely be back again! I've been looking for a salon in Claremont and I've finally found my spot. read more

I was amazed when I saw all the five star rates about this salon so I gave it a try today. It turned out to be an awesome place and I think I will become a frequent visitor. Fina did my hair and Jackie did my nails. I would say Jackie is the best nail artist in Claremont akd the price is pretty good! You can basically show her some nail designs you saw on instagram and she will do it for you! Fina is also amazing! I love how she listened to my thoughts carefully and patiently, then gave me helpful suggestions! Everything was exactly what I wanted :D read more

This was my first time to Maax Salon. My sister recommended her hair stylist, Fina to me. I knew by the results of my sister's hair that I was in good hands but boy was Fina amazing!!! Wow! She definately goes above and beyond to get you exactly what you want. I have long thick hair, I had some red in it and I wanted a whole new look for the fall so I showed Fina a picture of what I wanted (Ombre', short bangs, lots of layers). Fina got my hair as close to the picture as possible considering it was hard to get the red out of my hair. I walked out of the salon feeling like a whole new woman! I LOVE my new look! Fina was so patient and really listened to my concerns. I also love that she took her time with me, she wasn't rushing to finish me up and wasn't working on other clients at the same time, the focus was all on ME and I loved that! The salon itself is located in the adorable Claremont Village. I love that area! The rest of the staff was very warm and friendly. No snootyness going on in there. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. I've already received so many compliments on my hair!! I will definately be going back to Maax Salon and especially my go-to girl Fina! read more

About at year ago I decided to dye my hair for the first time, not only that I decided to go from an ash brown color to blonde! I tried a couple places and couldn't find someone that truly gave me what I was looking for. My mom recommended me to Fina at Maax and I will never leave her!! She gives me exactly what I want. Her customer service is a 10 and her quality of work is too. I definitely recommend her. Everywhere I go people ask me for her number, she's great! read more

Maax Salon - Color by Fina - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Great salon! I followed Fina over to this salon from her previous, and I love this one more! Everyone is so friendly, welcoming, and they make sure you're well taken care of. I trust Fina with my hair completely, and always makes sure that my hair is perfect and healthy! she's gotten my hair to a beautiful red and i love it! She recommended the keratin and I've gotten it done twice. She knows her stuff! read more

Maax Salon - To the right is before my keratin, and to the left is after. I love it! - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

First off, I'd just like to say how wonderful & friendly everyone is. They're all so welcoming. The accommodations were great! Fina worked up a miraculous transition on my hair. I loved how it came out. Balayage is certainly the way to go. Her assistant Megan(I'm sorry if I didn't spell it correctly), was so nice. Her head massage is amazing! I wish she did it longer, lol! read more

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Went into the salon on a whim. I didn't have any idea what I wanted. But this wasn't a problem. As soon as I got in, the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. I loved the decor of salon and the exposed brick reminded me of my salon back in Boston. They were able to fit me and Ian cut my hair. I vented to him about my rough day and said that I needed a change with my hair but didn't know what I should I do. I trusted him and he definitely delivered! I have thick, coarse hair and it desperately needed to be cut. After Ian was done with it, it was lighter, shinier, and smoother. And the cut fit my face shape. It's also so easy to style and maintain! The experience was really great and I'm definitely going back. read more

Maax Salon - Should have taken a before pic bc my hair was about 5in longer and looked a lot duller - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

When a problem happened with a transaction through my bank, I unfortunately had to postpone my appointment here two times-Randi was extremely kind and accommodating through the whole process, so I knew I had discovered a good thing and it was well worth the wait. Maax feels more like an art studio than a salon, smells H E A V E N L Y and is stocked with wonderful refreshments. Let me say that Roni is the B O M B. I have very coarse, thick hair that needs an undercut and several intensive treatments in order to lie down flat, something I discovered a few years ago. I wanted a Karlie Kloss-meets-Beyonce thing but Roni gently explained that I would have to either choose Beyonce's dramatic blonde or the styling options of the other look. I liked that she cared enough to be straightforward about what I could have and allowed me to make the best decision. We decided on a mild color change and a cute, chin-length cut. She asked me a lot about my regular hair routine too, so that she could give me a realistic plan for styling that went along with what I already was doing. My boyfriend flipped out when he saw me, and now he can't keep his eyes or hands off me. Thanks Maax! lol read more

Excellent stylists and atmosphere! Always accommodating and friendly. Great location!

I don't get my hair cut that often, and it had been about 9 months so I scheduled an appt with Fina. I asked for long layers and framing around my face and Fina did exactly what I wanted. I'm very happy with my new style and will definitely be a returning customer. read more

Maax Salon - Hair by Fina - I wanted long layers with framing around my face and Fina did an excellent job. - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

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I love this place! Randi is a wonderful person as well as Megan, my stylist. In fact, everyone I have had the pleasure of encountering have been amazing. Not to mention they are great at their craft. I am a natural redhead but as I am getting older my red is dimming. They know how to deal with reds (personality wise too lol) and the fact that they are simply amazing women, will keep me coming back forever. read more

When you're in a new city, you never really know what to expect when it comes to things like haircuts... I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Maax (here on Yelp!). I had an appointment with Rebecca, who was pretty awesome. Really friendly, and really talented. Great haircut. Totally recommend Maax, and totally recommend Rebecca, too! read more

I've been going to Roni for haircuts for six years now. She's the best! Seriously, she's the best haircutter I've ever had. I can't recommend her strongly enough. I had bounced from bad haircut to bad haircut for years. Then I found Roni, and my hair-related peripatetic days were over. Hooray! read more

Great cuts and customer service! I usually come in for a cut with layers. I've brought a friend in every time, and they treated her with the same friendliness- and even offered her some pastries and drinks. read more

This salon is amazing! Sabrina has done my hair for many years and am so glad she moved to this new place! I would never go to someone else. Its still close to me and the new salon has such a friendly and cozy atmosphere! You immediately feel welcome and comfortable around all the stylist there! Its great to see that Amanda and Meghan also work here now. You can tell right away the attention the owner has given to this place and attention to its customers. Love it!! read more

Absolutely in LOVE with my hair color/cut... Fina you are awesome!!!!! I had my baby about a month ago and I was due for a mommy makeover, while pregnant I went to Carltons and paid $300+ for them to basically fry my hair!!! ... Fina is very friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to hair. She did a quick consultation before and listened to me as far as what I wanted. Fina didn't only give me great color and cut she did not damage my air at all. I will definitely be coming back to see her next time (you got yourself a new customer). This salon in general is awesome, everyone is courteous and very friendly, they make you feel right at home. read more

Maax Salon - Balayage and cut by Fina...LOVE it!!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

I am a guy who has been getting my hair cut by Rita for the last 25 years -- long before she was at Maxx Salon. Not only can I rely on Rita to deliver a rockstar haircut without fail, but she also can be counted on to produce beautiful results for my mom and for my wife. I also enjoy the clean and modern ambiance of the salon itself. Owner Randi always brings a fresh and friendly attitude whenever I visit -- and let's face it -- downtown Claremont is a really cool place to hang out both before and after I get my haircut. Since I now live far away from Maxx Salon, I am unfortunately often forced into getting haircuts from other people in other salons. Usually, I find myself waiting huge amounts of time until I can finally make my way to Claremont, just so I can visit Rita and have her work her magic. I can't possibly recommend her (and Maxx Salon itself) enough. read more

Ronnie has been cutting my hair for the last few years now and I love what she does. Randi the owner is the nicest person I have ever met and makes each customer feel so important. My heart goes out to each stylist that works there that struggled through the pandemic and survived it. So glad they re-opened and so fun to go back today! As always, love my color and cut. Thank you Ronnie and Randi. I feel like life was normal today even though we had to wear masks. read more

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and most importantly great haircuts. Roni is a family friend so I decided to try this place out; Roni does an amazing job and is great at what she does! I love the location of Maax too (2nd floor of Harvard Square in Claremont); its always like a little getaway going to get my hair cut here! Bottom Line...go here, you'll love it! read more

I actually have never been here. But, I met the owner (Randi) the other day at a restaurant and she was so warm and friendly. No wonder she has a 5 star salon; her kindness must flow through to the treatment of her employees and guests. - thanks! with love & light read more