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    Makin Waves

    4.4 (48 reviews)
    ModerateHair Extensions
    Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Applying hair extensions

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    I have been going here for about 7 yrs. I love the way my extensions look when I leave there.

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    Love this place. They are able to work in my extremely thick difficult hair. Best salon ever and worth every penny.

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    15 years ago

    Hey I had a review in here and they took my review down .., Do not get hair extensions there... U will compromise the Health of your hair.

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    The person who did my extensions was rude and tacky. Actually the whole salon is a place to avoid. Unprofessional.

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    Grow Hair Rehabilitation Studio

    Grow Hair Rehabilitation Studio

    4.8(19 reviews)
    6.3 mi•Huntington Harbor
    •$$

    I have had the pleasure of meeting Dana in Oct 2020 . She is a professional with hair color , cut…read moreand definitely hair extensions. She is an artist. She has an eye for extensions looking natural and seamless and pretty . I am very picky and a complex person and Dana has Iexceeded my expectations. Give Dana a try you won't be disappointed. .

    In a way, I don't want to write this review because this place is a little hidden gem in the world…read moreof hair salons. However, they do deserve to be bragged about!! After many extension consultations, I came to Dana and her cute little salon as my last stop. Other salons were either just not willing to make this a great experience for me, or definitely quoted too many extra services and pricing. After the initial extensions were put in, the stylist's first words were: "Oops, it's a little crooked. If you don't mind it, just try and pull some hair to cover the bald spot." Wait...WHUT?!? You know you screwed up but you want me to be okay with it? Extensions are $$$ & I had saved money so I could do cover my pixie cut as it was growing out. I left the salon because she said she couldn't do anything more that day. Can I tell you, having 6+" of the right side of my shaved head bare because the stylist misjudged where she placed the extensions is not a good look! I texted her within a few hours begging her to fix it and she was very upset that she was going to have to come in the next day on her day off because I was upset. Again, wtf? You goofed and now you're mad because you have to fix it? I was surprised she would want anyone to see her work looking like a disaster. After all, that is for calling card. I let her know I wasn't mad, but I had to beg her to fix it. When I went in the next day, she was frustrated and said she was just going to take them out. She wasn't willing to fix it. I paid how much to install these and she was going to take them out and not bother to fix the problem? Luckily the owner of the salon offered some of her extra tape in extensions. She saw the problem and while trying not to interfere, she offered a solution. That is when I decided to search for a new stylist. Dana responded quickly to my online request. When I arrived at her cute little salon, there was another consult ahead of me. I was listening to Dana discuss that person's needs and she was so professional, super knowledgeable, and accommodating! It immediately put me at ease and in a positive and hopeful mind frame that my situation could be fixed by Dana. As previous stylists pointed out, Dana noted my extensions were a bit messy but she definitely could fix it and make the whole hairstyle look fuller, more normal than it did, and for a fraction of what many other stylists were charging. Dana was not the most expensive, but neither was her quote the least expensive, but right in the middle, but her customer service, level of knowledge, and warm and friendly demeanor puts her way over the top of all the other salons I've been to. Trust me, that was over six salons! Then, the best news was that she could do my hair right there and then! I was the last appointment she had booked and she and her new stylist, Nikki, had time. I was over the moon! I did not have to put up with my funky, mullet looking hair another day. She took apart what I had already installed and added a few more tape ins and my hair looks natural, like it's my own, super cute now, and full volume! Not just a string of hair attached to my head. I am no longer self-conscious about my beads showing and having a thin set of extensions. I cried from sheer Joy as this was how it was supposed to be when I first thought about having extensions. Dana brought my vision to life and it was no more expensive than my first set! In my career, I have high visibility working with donors and large events and I always need to look professional. I'm not shy about telling people I have extensions especially when I have a pixie one day, and 24 hours later I have chin length hair LOL Another awesome addition to this story is Dana also does color so it is going to be a One-Stop shop for me! I know I know, this is a super long review and I edited it down already! But it is important to know I did do my due diligence and research and Dana was by far the most knowledgeable, down to earth, professional, most experienced stylist that I met with. I also referred her to my other stylists up in LA, Hawaii, and Washington for when they have clients who move to Orange County. Dana and Nikki are amazing! I'm embarrassed but I believe I told them I loved them at least five or six times. If you are in the market for new extensions or just maintenance, I honestly say to come straight to Dana and don't bother meeting with all the other salons in the Long Beach area. I've done all the leg work for you! PS if you have never had extensions done, absolutely come to Dana. She listens to what you want, tells you what she can do, and offers so many ideas, suggestions, and solutions. She also knows the best type of extensions for your needs. However, do your research. Extensions are not cheap. Yes, it's like a car payment or half your rent for a month LOL. My photos only show the result of what Dana did. It was too embarrassing to take photos of my before look!

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    Grow Hair Rehabilitation Studio - Hair Lingerie Invisible Weft extensions for volume and length

    Hair Lingerie Invisible Weft extensions for volume and length

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    Studio Fifty Fifty

    Studio Fifty Fifty

    4.8(1.2k reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Exactly what I was hoping for!…read more I came to Patty for the first time wanting to transition away from my blonde highlights and return to my natural brunette -- and she nailed it. Not only did she bring my brunette back beautifully, but she also added the most gorgeous dimension, making the color look rich, vibrant, and natural. From the beginning, Patty took her time during the consultation, really listened to what I wanted, and explained the best approach to achieve it. She was kind, informative, and incredibly patient -- especially with my long, thick hair! The results were amazing. I walked out feeling like myself again, only better. It's now been three weeks, and I'm still in love with how my hair looks. It's holding up beautifully and I continue to get compliments. If you're looking for someone who's not only talented but genuinely cares about your hair goals, I can't recommend Patty enough. I'll definitely be back!

    I came here for a haircut last year and realized I never posted the review. I needed a haircut…read morebadly - see before picture. My hair was totally grown out, splitends, unhealthy. Luckily there was a novice stylist who was just starting to take clients who could fit me in. The salon is very elegant and stylish. A place they would offer you a glass of wine or champagne. (they didn't) The stylist did a great job. I just haven't been back because I'm too cheap to spend that kind of money on a regular basis. Supercuts is more my speed these days.

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    The Hair Shop

    The Hair Shop

    4.2(611 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    This place has a great selection of real human hair in many different varieties abs lengths...!…read moreThanks for the guidance too!

    INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTED Customer Service has died…read more... If a person spends thousands of dollars, in your store, year after year, and has minimal to no complaints, DON'T YOU THINK they deserve the benefit of the doubt when they finally have an issue? Now I'm not the customer at this shop, but I am the customer of the shopper of this shop ....that depends on good product for thier livelihood. I'm the one buying the product secondhand. I have had hair extensions, in my hair, for over a year and a half and have learned exactly how to take care of my Extentions. My Hair Dresser and I decided to replace them with new ones so they would look dramatically new and healthy, not because they were ratty or a mess or didn't have life left in them. So I did. Six weeks later, the brand new hair extension,of the same brand, were definitely faulty in color and for some reason!seem to rat up a bit. The color went from Brown to Orange. DID NOT use different product on them. But guess who the Manager at this business blamed? Me.!!!!!!!!! After a year and a half of proving my complete dedication to keeping these hair extensions perfect, " I " all of a sudden don't know how to care of my product. My Hair Dresser wanted an exchange and got denied. Then she requested how about 50% off of a new set and she got denied. What kind of Customer Service is this place? My Hair Dresser doesn't rip me off on selling me these hair extensions or double her money.... She charges me her cost of the hair extensions. She doesn't have anything to gain in this process. She knows, if she keeps me happy, I'll keep coming back to her. But I guess this business doesn't have the same work ethic that my Hair Dresser does. I am so mad for her and disappointed that this company doesn't even allow exchanges or refunds for a bad product... I guess they just think their customers are liars. What a disappointing and disgusting response to a customer that spends thousands of dollars in their shop. After investigation, I see that there are many people that complain about this companies customer service. Shameful. I guess they really don't care what anybody thinks of them.

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    The Hair Shop
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