PHD Salon

Free parking

I am very skeptical with new salons and stylists. Mainly because my hair is so specific and I often…read morefind myself getting the same cut and style. I came in after making a reservation - all online by the way! So user friendly! Made a reservation with Joanna to receive a perm. She knew exactly what to do and even made helpful suggestions. Again, my hair is very difficult so I welcome thoughtful and experienced advice! Joanna did an amazing job AND held such a fun and light hearted conversation! 10/10!!! If you are in need of a perm or recommendation from a pure genius, look no further! Joanna has got you!

First time at B Side U and had a great haircut with Tiffany. I wanted to try something different…read morefor the new year, and essentially gave her free reign on what she thought would work best with my face shape. She made some recommendations and we ultimately went with how I usually get it cut, but addressed many of the issues I run into with styling. She started with washing my hair which was so relaxing I almost fell asleep. Tiffany was detail oriented and took her time to make sure I had the perfect cut. I think I've found my new go-to for 2026 :)

Medium length men's flow haircut with slicked-back style | B SIDE U Men's Hair San Gabriel - by JJ

Low taper with mid part

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Korean men's perm

Yumi Ogawa

5.0(25 reviews)

4.1 mi

I'm a happy loyal customer since June 2019. It's been almost 2.5 years since I moved to LA from SF…read more I have to say that the quality of hair cut & perm you get here is amazing and consistent every single time which I feel very grateful for. I'm pretty picky about my hair, especially because I'm originally from Japan and I have a different hairstyle expectation that you usually cannot get at a U.S. hair salon. That's been said, if you have a typical Asian guy with hair traits like mine (thick & straight), I highly recommend you give it a try at this hidden gem in Monrovia. I cut my hair every 3-4 weeks, and I get a perm once a 3-4 months at Yumi's place. Yes, you read it right, I get a perm. I know getting men's perm is not common in the U.S, but the truth is it's such an undervalued thing here because permed hair is incredibly easy to manage, which is usually not the case for a typical thick straight Asian guy hair. Additionally, Yumi's place has very low covid risk as it's an individually owned salon, and the only person you meet in person is Yumi. She is very careful about maintaining covid sanitization and I feel safe each time I go there. If you have any questions regarding this review, hit me up and I'll happily answer you from my own experience. Happy 2022!

I've been searching a long time for a stylist who is able to cut and tame my frizzy, wavy, thick…read morehair. And I can finally say that I don't have to look anymore because I found Yumi! I let her take full reign of my hair because I just didn't know what type of style would look good for the type of hair I have along with the shape of my head. But now I can finally feel confident walking out the studio and genuinely say that I love the cut! Yumi is so sweet and awesome. She makes you feel comfortable and has such a great positive energy and I love that! Also, if you ever need or treat yourself to a scalp treatment, she offers it as well. It is uhh-mazing! So relaxing. Trust you have to try.

Committed to satisfaction

Permanent waves

Thank you for my haircut Yumi! Totally love it!

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Cute little area for each hair stylist

Hair Club 20 Arcadia

The moment I stepped into the salon, the atmosphere was a total breath of fresh air. I was greeted…read moreimmediately with such warmth that felt comfortable. The Experience: The level of hospitality is wonderful and I had a fabulous salon experience. Working with Alex and his assistant was a fun. They took a look at my hair and asked me questions of what I wanted and gave me suggestions. The Color: They suggested a subtle root cover-up, great decision. The color blended seamlessly throughout my hair, giving it so much dimension. There were no ammonia smells or anything irritating like box dye. The Precision Cut: Alex's attention to detail regarding my hair texture was on point. He knew exactly how to shape it to complement the blended color. My hair feels lighter and has so much movement. The Shampoo: Hair wash was heavenly, super relaxing melting my stress away. It set the tone for the rest of the service. The Results I walked out feeling like a new person. I had so many compliments on my hair! It was the confidence booster I didn't expect. If you are looking for a stylist who genuinely cares about the integrity of your hair and delivers great results, go see Alex. Looking forward to my next visit. Great service, expert technique, and a stunning, youthful result. Definitely recommended!

I've been going to Alex at Hair Club 20 in Arcadia for a while now, and I honestly wouldn't trust…read moreanyone else with my hair. He helped me transition from blonde to dark and then back to blonde, and my hair stayed healthy through the whole process, which is honestly impressive. What I really appreciate about Alex is how much he cares about hair health. He always takes the time to explain what's best for my hair instead of just doing what I ask without thinking. Every appointment feels like a real consultation. He listens, gives honest advice, and makes sure I'm completely happy before I leave. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and their results. If you're looking for someone who is skilled, patient, and actually prioritizes your hair's health, I highly recommend going to Hair Club 20 in Arcadia and booking with Alex!

Long layered with face framing curtain bangs

Long layered haircut

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TT Beauty Salon

I've come here for years for perm and cuts. Glad to see their business has grown.... But the…read morequality remains very high! Tina, the manager/owner, is still my go-to person but I saw the finished work of other stylists and they were good too. Definitely recommend this place -- one small thing: you may have to wait a while, even with appointment.

So many red flags…read more If you have fine virgin hair, I strongly recommend avoiding a digital perm at this salon. My hair was past my waistline when I arrived. The stylist insisted it was far too long and said a significant cut was necessary. I trusted her professional judgment, expecting a healthy trim, but nearly half my hair was cut off. The haircut itself felt rushed and uneven, seemingly done to accommodate the perm rather than with care for overall shape or length. Midway through my appointment, a previous client returned visibly upset, saying her hair did not look permed. While I didn't hear every detail, it immediately raised concerns, concerns that ultimately became my own. Throughout the service, my stylist repeatedly emphasized that my hair was "too fine," that there weren't enough curlers for my hair, and that more hair needed to be cut. If she believed a digital perm would not work on my hair type, she should have been honest from the start and declined the service. The end result: my hair feels fried, is significantly shorter than expected, and shows no real signs of a perm. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this salon. Additional notes: * The smell of cigarettes from the staff smoking heavily fills the salon. I left with a headache, and the combination of cigarette smoke and perm chemicals was overwhelming. * Stylists spoke aggressively in another language, appearing to argue about my service, which felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. * If you discovered this salon through TikTok and were impressed by how attentive they appeared (offering water, snacks, etc.), be aware that this level of service is not consistent. Unless you appear to be a social media personality. Paying over $400 plus tip for this experience was deeply disappointing.

Digital perm by Tina

Done by Cindy

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Peekaboo, black and grey :)

Gents Hair Salon

4.9(48 reviews)

3.0 mi

Exceptional barber shop in the SGV, consistent quality cuts, and all at an affordable price. Win…read morehas been my barber for years now, and I enjoy that every time I go, he knows exactly what I want and just gets started on it right away. Always the cleanest fades and have received many compliments after my cuts here. Scheduling an appointment is really easy with just a quick phone call or text - they are very responsive. Located in a plaza, parking lot is big enough that it's never been an issue. If you're looking for consistently fresh and clean cuts, I highly recommend giving them a try!

This place is for the discerning Gentleman that likes to look neat and clean. I found this little…read moregem through Yelp. I've been coming here about every 3 weeks for 6 months now. Highly recommend make an appointment with Lynn or Wynn. Wynn, cuts your hair the way you want it, not the way most barber shops think you would like it. Starts off with a cut, then shampoos, then trim, then finishes off with a style, all for $20 bucks... Great deal for a barber shop instead of wasting your money at a high end salon where everything is "à la Carte" Book an appointment and come here, you won't be disappointed.

Low Fade and Ruffle Perm

Texture Fringe with Low Taper by Danny

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Men Hair Perm with Low Fade by Danny

Em Hair Studio

4.9(143 reviews)

3.5 mi

Women-owned & operated

Five stars all the way! The atmosphere is amazing, the music…read moreis always on point, and the snacks are such a thoughtful touch. I've been seeing Yvonne on and off since 2017, and now I drive over an hour for my appointments because she consistently gets my hair exactly right.! If you're looking for a stylist, whether you're local or coming from out of town, she is absolutely worth it. You can openly talk about your hair history, goals, and even past DIY color mistakes or impulsive haircut decisions without ever feeling judged. She truly listens, gives honest guidance, and always brings my vision to life. She's incredibly talented, and I trust her completely when it comes to color, cut or tone. I always leave feeling confident and obsessed with my hair.

Today was my first time at Em Hair Studio and I had a wonderful experience with Keke. Getting my…read morehair cut is generally an anxiety provoking experience for me. So much that I never really stray away from a basic trim and a few layers added to my hair. In fact, the last 5 years I went to the same hair stylist even though I didn't like how my hair would turn out most of the time. Today was a day for change, I wanted to try something new with my hair and I wanted to go to a new hair stylist. I decided to put my trust in Keke. This turned out to be the best decision I could make. Before she started, Keke consulted with me about what I wanted. I feel like she truly listened. Keke took the time to actually stop and pause every step of the way and ask me what I thought of every cut, length and layer. I've never had a hair stylist do that before, usually I'm just asked at the end if I like it. She absolutely didn't need to do all that but that's what I appreciate so much about my experience. I didn't feel rushed or put on the spot, I was given moments to process how I really felt. For the first time in a long time, I really loved how my haircut turned out. Wispy bangs, face framing layers, and long layers throughout. Keke nailed it exactly how I envisioned and I feel like a new person. She even gave me tips on how to style my new bangs. Keke is patient, thoughtful, friendly and kind. I so genuinely appreciate my experience with her. I will definitely be coming back to get my future haircuts with her too!

Balayage by @susan.aw

Ashy color and layered haircut by @susan.aw

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Warm brunette brown hair color and hair extensions by @susan.aw

Eddie's Edition - San Gabriel

4.7(182 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

Committed to satisfaction

Easy to schedule on the website. Take credit with square…read more Had a haircut with Celine. She asked what I wanted. She took her time to analyze what she wanted to do. She was quick and efficient. It included wash, shampoo, and style with product.

Joanne has done it again!!! She is incredibly professional, talented, and kind. I would recommend…read moreher to everyone and anyone. I requested layers with face framing pieces and she delivered. The layers look so chic and made my heart look lighter, glossier, and overall healthier. She removed plenty of damaged hair while keeping as much of length as was necessary to accomplish this style. Thank you Joanne for your amazing work, I will be back again soon!

Men's haircut by Arnold

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Men's haircut by Yumi

Edition Studio

5.0(91 reviews)

1.3 mi

11 years in business

First time here at Edition Studio. I booked my appt online with Faye for cut and color. She…read moreresponded to me via text to get to know my hair condition, and she was also very flexible with time. I honestly came in with no expectations.(Also me being very indecisive) She evaluated my hair and told me the hair color that she think would look good and the hair style that fit my head shape. The whole process took about 2 hours, and I was very happy with the result! She was very detailed with every cut, and she also gave me tips on how I can blow dry my hair in the morning. I would definitely come back again!

Thank you Joanne!!!…read more I came in with pictures for inspiration and explained that I don't often style my hair, Joanne was able to give me advice on what would work best with my hair type and life style. $65 for a wash cut and blow dry with her knowledge, this was the first haircut and salon experience I've had in a while and it was truly top notch. Even with layers and a trim, my hair looks more full and healthier than before, thank you again Joanne!!

Women's color and haircut by Kim

Men's haircut by Faye

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Women's haircut by Faye

Kit Wong Hair Stylist

4.8(117 reviews)

3.4 mi

Kit is extremely professional and has a strong sense of ethics in his work. He truly knows how to…read moreprotect her clients' hair and does not simply push expensive treatments just for the sake of selling. Instead, he carefully recommends the services that are actually right for each client, and that is something I really admire about her. After my haircut and treatment done there, my hair became noticeably shinier, smoother, and much more manageable. Before that, my hair was very dry and frizzy from perming and coloring, but after Kit worked on it, it honestly looked and felt much healthier, softer, and more radiant. Highly recommend!

I got the haircut I asked for and turned out very nice with additional input from Kit! Kit was very…read moreprofessional and provided great advice on healthy hair care!

Https://kitwonghairstylish.glossgenius.com/

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Fastcuts Hair Salon

4.0(71 reviews)

3.1 mi

•$

My girl loves her hair cut by Ben, nice interior design btw, so glad to discover this hidden gem in…read morethe neighborhood, will definitely return soon. Making same day online appointment was a breeze.

This place accepts both walk ins and appointments made by phone (they even can make appointments…read morefor same day). My bf called earlier in the day for a later appointment (4pm). We saw the place many times while shopping at dollar tree in the plaza and thought it might be fast and inexpensive. When we arrived, there was plenty of parking nearby. The place is next to many stores and the front of the stores are pretty transparent with glass windows for walls. There were three staff, all were available and when we walked in they asked if we had an appointment. As he was getting his haircut from one of them, two customers came in, one had a 4pm as well and the other was a walk in and they were both accommodated right away. One had really long hair, they even wash your hair. The other was short just like my bfs hair. My bf asked to cut the top a bit short and at times he would ask a few changes during and the stylist would accommodate . The haircut took roughly 10-15 minutes. Since I wasn't getting a haircut, if you don't want to wait, there are clothing stores, cafes, restaurants and a dollar tree you can go to explore. The haircut was good (in my opinion), it was roughly 25$ which is more than we thought. They had a sheet of prices he showed my bf and that's when we realized we should've asked for pricing before making an appointment rather than assuming. Overall, I thought the place was clean, fast, and accommodating during a Thursday evening (they probably weren't too busy on a weekday which makes sense making an appointment on weekends if they do get busy).