I chose this salon because I previously had a great experience getting my bangs trimmed by one of the owners and loved their work, so I booked again with a different stylist, Yahayra. I can only speak to my experience with this stylist. Unfortunately, my recent haircut did not turn out as requested. I asked for long layers while keeping fullness at the ends, along with some face framing, and I provided inspiration photos. A cut I've gotten many times. The result was significantly shorter, uneven, and choppy. After the initial cut, we moved straight into styling without any visible checking, blending, or refinement of the shape. I first reached out directly to the stylist, who acknowledged the mistakes, apologized, and issued a full refund, which I appreciated. I then reached out privately to the salon to share feedback. During the conversation with management, the response suggested the result may have been due to how my request was interpreted, rather than solely an execution issue. I was also offered an appointment to correct the cut, but a $50 deposit was requested, and I did not proceed further. Correcting the haircut afterward required multiple follow-up appointments with other stylists to fix the issues, and additional length had to be removed. I had been growing my hair out for over two years, so this was especially disappointing and saddening. I'm sharing this so others have a clear picture of my experience with both the haircut and the follow-up process. read more

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Best hair salon in OC. Mariam is a master at her practice!! I will never go anywhere else. She has perfected my red copper color and I'm obsessed after every appt. Highly recommend! read more

I've been going to Nini to get my haircuts since 2024. Highly recommend her, she always delivers! Also love that the salon is cute and cozy.

This is the layered cut I got from the stylist, Kathleen. It looks even worse than when I cut my own hair at home. The price was way too high considering the quality of the work. read more

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Got my haircut here for the first time and it was an amazing experience. My stylist Amber was so welcoming and knowledgeable and knew exactly how to bring my vision to life. She made sure to explain everything throughout the process to ensure I was satisfied. read more

I really wanted to like this place, better yet the stylist Kathleen I found from Instagram. I mean the videos she posted were great, the client post cut/color/service, seemed to be happy and looked good. Off to trying to schedule my appointment with Kathleen I go! Process was a bit challenging, trying to schedule through IG, response time, deposit requirements, etc but I went through with it. I was excited to try someone new, get a toner refresh and cut. Cut was $125 and toner $115 plus and $85 deposit requirement to book. Got it done, set for my appointment. During my appt, Kathleen asked me what i was looking for and I showed her some of her own work I thought looked nice and talked about how I wanted to keep the density of my hair with my hair being on the finer/thinner side. She suggested I do layers throughout the top section to add volume and she agreed to keep the length. Kathleen was very nice, very personable and easy to talk to, she gave some suggestions on products to use to help my hair and dry scalp which I told appreciated. During the cut process, I noticed she was trimming ALOT of my hair as she was adding layers. I just let her do her job because after she was the expert or thats what I thought. The cut is done and she does the blowout and styles, always looks good right? For the time being I thought it looked good, of course since she just styled, and then when I looked at the ground and her sweeping up my hair, I truly noticed how much she thinned out my hair. When I came home my husband said the same thing. I reached out to her a week later because I wanted to give it some time but the result was what it was. I messaged her through IG and shared my experience. She responds days later and took no accountability and said for the toner part, she does not like doing work after other stylists have done their color/toner because it's not her work. Isn't that what happens when you have new clients? Then she said she did not thin out my hair and she does not do that unless a client tells her to do that. She then said, I could come in and she would see what she could do to fix it. Never apologized or addressed about what I shared about my experience. I was then traveling and did not get back for a couple of months and then finally got back to her but at this point, I decided there is no trust here and I would not come back and wait until my hair grows out and get it cut/fixed by a professional. When I went through Kathleen's IG after the fact, I noticed most of her clients were her family and friends...and for the clients she did post, the same style and cut were also done....Which brings me to the point, everyone's hair is not the same, a cut style that works for someone's hair, may not work for the next person. I really did want to love my cut and thoughts of finding my new stylist but I was sadly wrong. I did message Kathleen to see how she would propose to fix my experience and it's almost been a week I have not heard back from her but in that time, I actually decided the trust from me is not there and i am not too sure that she could actually fix her thinning out my hair and toning unevenly. Seems like a case of self-proclaimed hair stylist extraordinaire diva mentality to me. Back to the drawing board for me on the quest for an expert stylist! $250 for a cut and toner is not cheap but the work felt cheap and done by an intern vs a professional stylist. BEWARE!! I saw this other review by another recent client from Kathleen..I totally agree! Another thing I noticed, the Salon owner Miriam only responds to positive reviews which is a shame. As a business owner, all of customers' issues, good or bad should be addresssed. Jul 17, 2026 This is the layered cut I got from the stylist, Kathleen. It looks even worse than when I cut my own hair at home. The price was way too high considering the quality of the work. read more

Nini was amazing! Gave me everything I wanted and more! Very friendly and talked me through the whole process! I love it!

I absolutely love this place! Highly recommend coming and ask for Kathleen for your next appointment!! She is so sweet and easy to talk to, we had a quick consultation before she cut my hair. She's very knowledgeable and has tons of experience with hair. we had great conversations as she did my haircut. She gave me good tips on how to style my hair and recommendations on how to keep my hair healthy. I'll definitely be coming back for my next appointment. Mane Thing is a very chic hair salon, it looks like each hair stylist has their own clientele but they seem to be a great group of ladies who know how to get the job done. read more

Got my hair done with Kathleen! I've been going to her for years, so I was super excited when I heard she moved to a new salon closer to me. I trust her completely--she always knows what's best for my hair! I went in for a little refresh, showed her some inspo pics, and she understood the assignment. I got long layers, a partial foiliyage, and a tone, and my hair has never looked healthier! The salon is easy to find with plenty of parking, and the vibe inside is so bright and welcoming. All the girls were super nice, and they even offered me water as soon as I walked in. Can't wait to go back for another cut soon! read more

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Mariam is my go to. I live in San Fernando Valley and will drive the 60-70 miles to come see her as I only trust her with all things hair. I am going to be 42 this year and I swear, everytime I leave her salon I get hit on by 20-30 something year olds . Lol . she makes me feel and look youthful and confident . With in a few weeks of leaving Mane thing salon, People have come up to me to ask me if my hair was real and my extensions must've cost me a fortune ... but no it's all her and all naturallllll !!! She keeps my natural color in tact and covers my grays with a huge beauty enhancement . The vibes are so mellow, cool and the other ladies who work there are so nice and down to earth . Everytime I'm there the time goes by so fast. They are just a hoot to be around . Mariam is an artist in her own way. Your hair is her canvas and she always give her free range . You give her the color brush and she'll give you a master piece . Thank you for helping me find my youth again @ mane thing ! read more

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If you need someone to do your hair, I recommend Rene! She has done my hair twice now and I trust her 100%. She takes her time to make sure the results are what you want. She is very good at communicating and a great way to get in contact with her is her instagram. https://www.instagram.com/reneshairadventure?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Doing my hair the second time was an impulsive thought that I do not regret because Rene did amazing! It's helps a lot if you have photo references so that she knows the color you want. I look forward to seeing her grow and will always come back to my hairstylist! read more

Mane Thing - My Current Hair and I was going for Neutral Blonde - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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This salon is incredibly clean and feels super warm and inviting! I came in not too sure what I wanted to do other than dye my hair purple. I initially found Rene off of TikTok (@reneshair) and loved all her previous work so I messaged her for an initial consultation. We eventually landed on a purple balayage with slight hints of gray. Throughout the entire process, Rene was extremely gentle with my hair and scalp and constantly checked on me to make sure I was comfortable and knew what she was currently working on. The overall process took about 8 hours but it felt like only a couple hours as we made conversations that made time pass much faster! She had such a genuine vibe to her that made me feel like I was in good hands. As for the results of my hair, it completely exceeded my original vision! She was somehow able to come up with such a beautiful color with a mix of different purple hues that blended so perfectly and looked even better in the sun. I couldn't have asked for a better experience with her and will always be coming to her for all my hair in the future. Highly recommend her for all your hair needs! read more

Mane Thing - Purple Balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I've been seeing Mariam since I moved to LA at the recommendation of a friend and I'm so grateful! Mariam is so sweet, kind and hella funny! I've seen Mariam for all my coloring needs and I've never been let down! She took me to the blondest of blondes then took me to a black cherry coke red. I can't recommend Mariam and Mane Thing enough! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I found Nini on someone's tik tok and I knew I had to see her. Came by for a haircut - went from butt length to boob length! She is MAGIC. Not only is she the absolute sweetest gem but the salon is gorgeous and the other stylist working (Jocelyn is her name, I believe) is so so down to earth. Super sweet chick too! I really appreciated both of them being honest about what style would be best! Nini also walked me through every step to make sure I was comfortable. Seriously appreciated that! I'll be seeing her again real soon for color so I'll have to update this in a few weeks. Couldn't recommend mane thing and the girlies enough read more

Kathleen is truly the best in business! I go to her for my hair exclusively and have been following where she goes for years now. I always take the day off work whenever i have my hair appointment and treat is as my self care day. I can always expect a warm welcome from the moment i walk into the salon. She has a cheerful energy and is very personable. She thoroughly washes my hair and finishes with a scalp massage which is so relaxing. She asks what my vision is and always delivers even without pictures/inspo/details. I 100% recommend her for all hair services and she will absolutely take great care of you and your hair!! read more

Mane Thing - Haircut by Kathleen - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I have had a couple appointments here with the stylist, Nini! I will say genuinely I have loved my results every single time! I have been to some terrible hairstylists and was wary when booking with Nini BUT She is truly the most thorough, real, and considerate hairstylist I have ever been too. She has such an inviting and sweet aura, her communication and pure talent when it comes to dying hair is so beautiful. She will turn your inspo picture into reality and trust me when I say you will become someone's inspo picture. Like look at my hair and tell me my girl did not eat cause she devouredddd!! I would trust her with my lifeeeeeee!!! 10/10 I will be coming back! read more

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Top tier service! I've been following Mariam for years and I am so excited that she has a place to call HOME. I started getting my hair cut and colored by Mariam since 2019. I went from dark to blonde and back to dark with her. Mariam also does beautiful vibrant colors as well. She seems to be the copper/ red queen. She does not disappoint. I am always getting compliments after seeing her. She is worth every dollar and then some. I definitely recommend Mane Thing OC. It's a cute salon in a small lot with plenty of parking. read more

I've been getting my hair dyed by Nini for one year and I could not be any happier with the results. She achieved a beautiful copper red without bleach and has helped maintain the health of my hair!! She moved to Mane Thing at the end of last year and I had to follow her. The salon is beautiful, clean, and aesthetic. You can tell their hair stylists have a great rapport with their clients and with each other. Highly recommend!! Thank you, Nini read more

I come in looking crazy and leaving looking amazing. Kathleen is a truly an amazing hairstylist. She patiently listen to your needs and wants. She gives you her opinion and advice. But not only that, she does magic with her work. I have been going to her for years now and now my daughter does too. We love her energy , happy vibe but not only that her work. I recommend booking with Kathleen you would not be disappointed. If your into Korean it a plus cause we can talk about kdrama to K-pop the whole appointment. read more

Mane Thing - After haircut: layers. Living my inner K-pop - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This review is for Kathleen She's been doing my hair for the past 2 years. Even after moving out of OC, I still go to her because she's worth the drive, and I trust her with my hair. Don't even get me started on the scalp massages -- if I could get my hair done every week, I totally would lol. Kathleen's amazing at what she does. She's super personable, charming, and so easy to talk to. read more

I LOVE getting my hair done by Kathleen! My hair always comes out looking healthy, glossy and styled. She's been doing my hair for a few years and when I had my first consult she asked me "what's the hair goal" and it was then I knew that she would take good care of me. Whether I get a trim, full haircut or color I m always in love with the results- so much so that I followed her to this new location! Cute boutique salon and everyone is friendly! read more

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Rene will forever be my favorite hairstylist. This is my second time having her do my hair and once again she DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I came in with a vision and she brought it to life beyond anything I imagined. Her prices are affordable and she's truly the sweetest person. You can feel how much love and care she puts into every detail. I couldn't ask for a better hairstylist and I'll always come back to her and no one else. She even squeezed me into her schedule right before EDC and I'm obsessed with how my hair turned out. If you're looking for someone who can make your vision a reality, reach out to Rene!! Her IG is @reneshairadventure. read more

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I have gray hair mostly on frontal to mid-scalp regions and lacks vivacity. Prior to coming in I sent Mariam a photo of my hair. On the day of my appointment, she assessed, gave recommendations and explained the process, I can say I am super happy with the results, with the color and cut. Silver Ash blonde, she blended it beautifully. Love it! read more

Mane Thing - From dull gray, to this Ash blonde - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Nini is a literal hair goddess!! She is a 40 minute drive from me without traffic, and an hour with but she's worth it She knows what products for which hair types, and tells you how to take care of your hair. My hair is really dry on my ends, and really oily on the scalp. She gave me a few recommendations when I first met with her. Now, it's my second appointment with her, and she knows how to do me right! She cut, colored, and gave me a blow out today. The results are stunning ! read more

Mane Thing - Nini 3 - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Have truly had the most amazing experience here with my girl Nini! I've gotten my hair cut, dyed, and styled with her twice now and she has done such an amazing job both times. I've never had a stylist who I've absolutely loved and trusted 100% until I found Nini. She's such a talented and precise stylist and will take such good care of you and your hair! She's been especially wonderful at working with my Asian hair and teaching me best ways to style it as well. On top of that the energy in the salon is so welcoming and full of good vibes. Will absolutely be coming back!!! read more

Mane Thing - literally the perfect red+purple shade with the most beautiful blowout ever!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Kathleen is absolutely amazing!! I've been going to her for years and had to follow her to this new location. She never misses with my cut and color and is super knowledgeable about hair health and color longevity. She's the best!! The salon itself is super cute and clean! read more

I can't say enough great things about Mane Thing--this place is a gem! I came in hoping for the perfect layers to give me that effortless, bouncy blowout, and Nhi absolutely delivered. She is not only incredibly talented but also so easy to talk to, making the whole experience feel like catching up with a friend. What I appreciate most is how Nhi truly listens--when I say "just an inch," she actually cuts just an inch! She understands how much my hair length means to me and trims only what's necessary to keep it healthy. Her knowledge about hair is next level, and she gives the best advice on maintaining my cut and keeping my hair looking fresh long after I leave the salon. If you're looking for a stylist who's skilled, detail-oriented, and genuinely cares about what you want, Nhi at Mane Thing is your girl. I walked out feeling confident and obsessed with my new layers, and I can't wait to go back! read more

I've been seeing Mariam for a few years and of course I followed her to Mane Thing! I've never felt like I was in a "girls's girl" salon until Mane Thing opened! Everyone is so nice and they play great music and always offer you a drink. All of the stylists are incredibly talented and friendly. Mariam KILLLLSSSS it every time, whether I've done cuts or color with her. I've done balayage, orange hair, and currently have red hair and get nonstop compliments on my hair. Her talent really speaks for itself and she has always listened to me to achieve exactly what I'm looking for. With hair, I really do think you get what you pay for and their prices are more than fair for the talent and quality of work. Love it here and I truly wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

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What an amazing experience! Kathleen is very professional and explained every step of the process. I have very little knowledge about hair care, but I feel like I learned a lot by the end of the appointment. Kathleen is exceptionally good at analyzing my hair's natural texture, and completely transformed it like magic! The place is very clean and modern looking. Everyone who works there seems nice too. I definitely had the most comfortable experience at Manes. I left the place feeling like a new person! Make that appointment right now, you wont regret it! :) read more

I have been going to Kathleen for a few years now. She is the only person I trust with my hair and always takes great care of me. She understands what my hair goals are and knows how to bring my vision to life every time. Also she recommends great products for me to use at home which I really appreciate. I will definitely continue to see her for all my hair needs :) The salon is beautiful! Everyone here made it feel so welcoming and I loved all the good vibes. Looking forward to my next appointment. read more

Love the haircut I got from Mariam!! She really listens to what you want. I showed her a Pinterest board with haircuts that have a similar hair type to mine (curly 2c-3a hair), talked through the length, shape and shortness of my bangs. She absolutely nailed it! Feeling like myself again with this cut Couldn't recommend Mariam enough!! read more

My overall experience at Mane thing was amazing! I got my hair done by one of the hairstylists Rene, and the outcome came out way better than I expected! I was very satisfied with the results. She was very gentle with my hair and explained what she was doing in the process which I appreciated. And just the whole vibe of the salon is very friendly and they have great taste in music The owners Mariam & Joselyn were very accommodating and made sure all their clients were happy & comfortable. If you're looking to get your hair done this is the place!! read more

Mariam has been my hairstylist for a few years now (from turning my jet black hair from red, to copper, to blonde all within a year btw!!) and i'll follow her anywhere!! i'm so happy for her!! what i love about this salon is you can feel the welcoming energy when you walk in and i look forward to coming here when i can!! read more

I cant say I have much experience in salons to credit my appreciation for Mariam's overall service of my experience. The price of the salons haircuts may seem a tad heavy for some like myself and I'll be honest that it wouldn't be something I would give second chance even if I came out with the best haircut that would even forgive my ugly 2010 era haha. This is only if the best hair cut was the only thing I received for the price I paid. The thing is, you can go to a hair stylist who claims to have had decades of experience with haircuts and still be able to see their clear lacking in skills and understanding of how a single cut could completely alter the way hair naturally sits. With Mariam, after a warm genuine welcome, she would go through a check list of simple questions to establish a mutual decision of both your individual requirements and also an elevated professional advice that she envision would best suit you in both personality and physical appearance. Throughout her cutting process she would inform me of her steps and educate me on how it would gradually change the layout of my hair. This really helps the anxiety of having to just sit in the confusion from the progression of change and my own inability to envision what we both hope to achieve. Asking for consent is always appreciated although I personally almost immediately trust her enough to wager my future firstborn to bet in her abilities due to how genuine she was in the way she treated and communicated with me haha. Of course a wash and condition is included with your cut and that was also very nice; I felt like she takes twice the amount of care and time to cleaning my scalp than my own effort in self care. Then Mariam would continue to incrementally cut out a perfect profile of where you'd like your hair to layer naturally before giving you the most natural blow out. I've always enjoyed the huge diva-ish Brazilian blowouts from previous salons but with Mariam I find a deep appreciation in something that sits more gracefully and naturally. Its a nice change rather than having a professional provide you an impossible standard of floof to achieve at home you know. With Mariam I feel like she was aware of my stage in life where I prefer beauty in simplicity. This is not to overly compliment her just because she did an amazing job once but to acknowledge her handling of her profession in such an genuine and communicatively effective manner. Our conversation was refreshing and light hearted. I can already predict she'll be my stylist for years to come. Tldr: Mariam's professionalism shines in her genuine ability to understand client wants and combine it with her own vision to achieve a haircut befitting both your personality and your appearance. I've seen her previous work of styles much more intricate and voluminous to which I'm usually drawn to but Mariam helped me find my own look that I'm much happier in and helped me be more confident in my hair naturally. There's also none of that thing salons often do to make you come back for upkeeps. Everyone is genuine is prides in their profession. I've found my home salon. Thanks Mariam. See you soon! read more

Nini is fantastic!! She is so sweet and takes her time to know exactly what you want and give great recommendations as well. I'm a blonde with very fragile hair, and she always treats it with the upmost care. Along with this, the salon overall has such a good atmosphere, and it's very relaxing. Highly recommend nini for all your hair care needs! read more

I've been going to Mariam for years, she's amazing! She always makes my visions come to life and she leaves me feeling brand new every time. The salon is super cute and everyone is so nice. read more

I've been going to Mariam for over a year now, and every time I go, she always nails exactly what I want. She really listens to what I'm looking for and is super patient with me. The place is always clean and cute, and everyone there is so friendly! read more

i've been coming to this location since october 2024, getting my hair done with nini, & i absolutely love love love it. nini is so sweet, knowledgeable & i completely trust her with my hair. 4 hours in the chair feels like an hour. the ambiance is so welcoming & lively, the other girls here are so kind & i leave the salon feeling like myself again & 10x better love my experience here alwayyysss worth the drive read more

I love this salon! The ambiance is great, this place is a vibe. Service is awesome. I love my stylist NIH. I look like a million bucks every time I visit. Highly recommend. read more

Every mile is worth it! I've been following Mariam for over eight years--driving all the way from the Bay Area to SoCal just for her magic touch. I've stuck with her through four different salons and moves, and every visit reaffirms why she's my go-to stylist. Now, with the opening of her very own salon, Mane Thing, she's taken her craft to a whole new level. The space is as warm and inviting as she is, making every appointment feel like catching up with an old friend. Whether it's a cut, color, or a complete transformation, she always delivers beyond expectations. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment--you won't regret it! read more