My new spot!!!! Last minute yelp request answered by the owner himself!!! Damon colored, cut, and styled my hair impeccably!! I have thick & short hair that he touched up to the perfect bob cut! I love it!! I am wedding perfect. Everyone here is so nice and friendly. One so-so" note - meter street parking kinda sucks BUT it's worth it. read more

(just posted this on the krystal hair salon page, and realized it's renovated into Rua now! ) This review comes a bit late, Caitlin did such a kick ass job with my hair. I was complimented walking to my car after our appointment. I saw a great color job on a friend, and asked who did her hair. So I traded a few texts with Caitlin, and after hearing what I was looking for, she took the time to send me a few inspiration photos to make sure we were on the same page. I have long, dark, straight hair, and to kick it up a notch, I decided to go grey on the tips. This was a big job, and Caitlin handled it like the pro she is. Knowing that 1 bleaching wouldn't do the job, she saw me twice to really get things right. She took her time to apply the bleach (and this is important, because I've sat with stylists who get impatient and the result is not good). And we color corrected my hair to the right tone. (grey is tricky on asian hair) The result was just what I was looking for, slightly edgy but still works great for a "serious" meeting. Hair is such a personal thing, and it takes a lot of components coming together to make getting your hair done a satisfying experience. Caitlin really made it possible. read more

(re-posting this from the Krystal Salon page because the salon is now Rua) In my experience, not all stylists know how to deal with short hair, but Caitlin never disappoints. Every time I see her she asks detailed questions about what I want, and, even better, offers her own suggestions based on the length, color, and texture of my hair to get perfect results. On my last visit to Caitlin we did something I hadn't done in years...color. I brought a reference photo and she suggested a few options based on the summery look I wanted and my natural skin tone. The final result was better than I imagined! Not too dramatic, just a sunkissed update. Caitlin also gave my stick-straight hair beautiful beachy waves that lasted me the rest of the weekend. I'm still getting compliments on this color! If you're looking for an attentive stylist that will work with you to give you exactly what you want (or a look even better than you imagined!), I highly recommend Caitlin! What's more, she's warm, friendly, and has a great sense of humor. I'll definitely keep seeing her and recommending her to friends! read more

Rua Salon - cut and color by Caitlin (September 2014) - Hair Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

This review is for Damon, who has been cutting my hair for years. Damon is highly skilled and super gentle and just lovely all around. He knows what to provide and will listen to his client's wishes. I have really thick hair that he knows how to manage and style. Sadly, Damon has left Rua but I can now get my hair done by him just down the street at C the Salon, 818-763-4005. read more

Tiana. Is. Thee. Bomb. She always cuts my hair EXACTLY how I describe. She shows genuine interest in what I want, takes her time and is always patient until it is just right. She's also super friendly and talkative so you're never awkwardly sitting there in silence. I won't ever go to anyone else and would follow her to any salon. The entire staff there is always pleasant too. read more

Damon is the absolute best!! I recently made a big change to the length of my hair and he made me feel completely comfortable & gave me the exact cut I was looking for. read more

Rua Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

Jacklyn did a great job on my hair. I got so many compliments. Posted a pic on yelp. Cut, color, highlights, blowdry. I recommend her. Follow her on Instagram also. @jacklynbey read more

Everybody is so nice here! The service is great and we always get exactly what we want, and it looks amazing! Definitely go here if you want great service and even better hair! read more

I love this place I highly recommend setting an appointment with Maria she has been doing my hair for 8 years and it's comes out exactly how I wanted it every time tia salon is very clean definitely a very great place read more

I want to say that my hair dresser, Tobias Mitchell, is the best! He has worked with me with patience as I often want to try new colors, and isn't afraid to give me his opinions. I love working with him as he is also a kind and caring person! I also like the feeling in Rua, just the right size, and the staff who work there are friendly too. Judy Shachory read more

If you want to be pampered and have the best haircut, this is the place to go. Super friendly staff, awesome hair stylists & a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Ask for Johnny Yang, he's great! He is very detailed and you can tell he takes pride in his work. They have yummy little treats and beverages too! I've never been so impressed before with a salon. read more

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This review is for cut & color services by Caitlin. For the last ~5-6 years I have bounced from one stylist/salon to another as I always left feeling unsatisfied or that I grossly overpaid for services. Finding a good hairdresser is probably harder than finding your life partner lol. This changed when I made my first appointment with Caitlin. I hadn't colored my hair in ages so I was hesitant but she took the time to listen, look at photos of hairstyles I had pinned, and also gave her opinion on what would compliment me. Came out with subtle but rich ombré and a cut that left my hair refreshed & kept the length I wanted. It still looked great about 4 months later, didn't get too brassy on the ends even though I wasn't diligent in using color safe shampoo. I've returned twice since and will continue to return. She has a great personality as well and doesn't try to up sell you on service add-ons or products. The front desk staff is nice as well, always offering tea or coffee. Since my appointments have always been on Sunday mornings, didn't have trouble finding free street parking. Plus there are a bunch of coffee shops & restaurants nearby. read more

I found this salon through a yelp and google search and I am so glad I did!! When I arrived I met John who is so sweet - we talked for a long time about my hair story (treatments I had had in the past, color, products, regimen, etc.) and we agreed that I needed a major trim and color. I have curly hair and John made sure to treat it accordingly. I love my new cut and color and already booked my next appointment for a deep condition. Would recommend trying this place out! read more

Great experience here. Very talented people as well. Thank you Kara for a great day! Love the vibe. Love the people. And happy I went! Cute little refreshment bar too. read more

So lucky to find them and on Ventura Blvd, they are professional, good service, nice place with tea and coffee. Today is my dear's birthday, she is so happy to change a style here by Jonny. read more

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Came in for a pixie cut and got my hair cut and dried by the owner. Love it! I made the appointment through yelp, Damon let me know about the paid parking and suggested some alternate free street parking nearby. Thank you! read more

New to the area and they were so kind and helpful! My haircut was exactly what I asked for- I have kind of strange hair, that will only curl under very specific conditions...freshly washed, perfectly layered, and with product that isn't heavy but just enough to help me scrunch. Damon cut my hair and A) didn't make me feel like a diva with my hair neediness and B) managed to layer my hair in such a way as that it's curlier than ever. I'll be a loyal customer from here on out! read more

BELLA!!! She's the absolute best. Bella has been doing my hair for the past 4 years. She really listens to what I want each time I go into Rua. I have had brown hair,red hair, highlights, full blonde, lowlights, ombre, baby pink, teal and that's just in the past 2 years. She knows how to give you what you want and makes sure that your hair is staying healthy through the process. It has been such a joy watching her grow as a stylist. I would highly recommend her! Also, her co-worker Stephanie is amazing when it comes to doing braids! She's fantastic. Thanks Rua! Great team. read more

Best experience and cut ever! Found the salon after lots of research and reviews and love it. Damon gave me a make over with a fantastic cut! Love this place and highly recommend. Great conversation, fun atmosphere and great value. I'll be back and I will refer others! Thanks Damon. read more

I love this salon. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxed, the prices are reasonable and Damon is an expert with color and cut. I highly recommend it! read more

I came here for a keratin treatment and was very happy with both the salon and the treatment. Very professional staff and very clean, modern, up-scale design inside. I was seen immediately upon arrival for my appointment, had a quick consultation (not my first keratin tx) and enjoyed a hot tea with my treatment. The polite British guy who did the treatment knew what he was doing and made comfortable conversation which is always appreciated. The treatment took about an hour and the result was great: hair sits perfect and the product is still holding strong a few weeks later (not always the case with a poor application). Thumbs up. read more

Tina Branca at Rua Salon is the BEST. My husband and I have been going to her for years--and we're always pleased by her beautiful work!

I absolutely love my stylist Tobias! He is a genius with color and I have been going to him for years. I am picky and tend to be conservative, wanting a natural look. He concocts the perfect honey brown/blonde with just the right amount of highlights - alternating several different shades in his magical way to give my hair a lot of depth and interest. I always get a lot of complements on my hair color, and can depend on Tobias for a flattering cut too. He is meticulous, but also notoriously the fastest gun in the west, so I am always out in a miraculous 2 hours flat. Though my visits are always enjoyable, it's great not to have to spend the whole day. Rua is a big, beautiful salon with great products, lovely staff and in a great location. read more

This is the best place to get all of your hair needs. From a haircut to styling to hair dying. They have excellent hair products as well. I usually go to Tobias for all my hair needs. I love the miracles he does with my hair and my daughters' hair. We drive all the way from Bakersfield just to come to this wonderful salon. read more

My stylist is Jennifer Ellenberg and she is the BEST stylist I've ever had. I always receive killer color (am a healthy blonde now thanks to her) and perfect hair cuts. It's so hard to put your trust into someone who does your hair but have no fear because Jen is here! She does get busy so make sure you book with her ahead of time. read more

I followed Johnny to Rua Salon. He has a special talent for cutting hair and knowing what looks good on you. I wasn't sure about the hair color HE chose for me until I started getting compliments daily. Months later, people are still telling me that my hair color is beautiful. read more

I rarely review a place/employee unless I absolutely, utterly love it. This is a salon and hairstylist worthy of that so here is one of my few. First off, I frequent salons for my job and really hate/avoid them. RUA however has a beautiful and relaxing environment with a professional, accommodating staff. I almost always find parking right away. Danielle, my beloved hairstylist, I would follow and go anywhere for. She's been my hairstylist for years and I am so excited about her new residency at RUA. From my amazing color and cut to my beautiful extensions and conditioning treatments, Danielle does it all. She is in my opinion, one of the best and one of those rare and amazing stylists in LA who cares for her clients and her work. She takes her time which I appreciate - when you book with her allow a proper window of time for her to create her perfect masterpiece. She's a sweetheart, fun and funny, and so easy to talk to. She follows your lead and really listens to what you want. She is chill and also allows you to rest and not talk if you don't want to (sometimes in my case, I doze off haha) Every time someone compliments my hair or asks for recommendation, I insist regardless of where in LA they're located, Danielle is 1000% worth the drive. Make your appointment with her today, you will not be disappointed! read more

I've been Mariam's client for 7+ years. She is naturally talented with her hands. I used to go by her at Carlton's and I followed her to Rua because she's that good!! She's always punctual and fun to be with. Going to see Mariam is definitely a treat for me and I always leave feeling satisfied & dolled up!!! :) read more

Rua Salon - My lovely stylist Mariam let me take this picture for my Yelp. Love this girl!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I cannot tell you how happy I am I found Tiana!!! I desperately needed a new hair girl and I had high standards from my last girl. Tiana blew it out of the water! She is friendly without being overbearing, knows her stuff, and did an incredible job! Tiana you are stuck with me from now on!! read more

Johnny Yang is amazing! By appointment only of course, don't expect to walk in and get a slot with him. Not only is he a perfectionist, but he also takes the time to listen to what you want and make sure you get what will look best on you. It's nice to have someone creative like Johnny to make you feel like a whole new person. He is a true artist! read more

I really wanted to donate my hair for the first time and my entire experience with Rua was amazing. I sent a message to them from here and they replied quickly and answered every question I had in a great manner. Tiana was my hair stylist and cut off nine inches of my hair so I could donate it. She then completely gave me what I wanted and worked with my weird hair and how I flip it both left and right. She also cut it in a way that it won't fluff out too terribly which I love. All around, I can't wait for my hair to grow out a little so I need another hair cut and I can go back here and see Tiana! read more

My stylist Jen moved here from another salon and it feels like a huge upgrade! I really like the set up and the products they use here. Obviously I will be returning! read more

Mario Estrada, Mario Estrada, Mario Estrada. I cannot even begin expressing how talented Mario is. If you would have seen the disastrous mess of hair I initially came into RUA with, and if you see how my hair has turned out now, you won't believe your eyes. Not only did he completely transform my hair, but with his technique, I was able to pull off a colour I never thought I could feel totally comfortable in. Being tan, I didn't think a fully blonde ombré would look as good as it does, all thanks to Mario. I love when stylists interact with you and get to know YOU outside of what your hair preferences are. Those 2 hours of sitting down flew by because of the conversation we had. Aside from fact that Mario is the best, the salon itself is very well kept, trendy and did I mention beautiful? They also have such a diversity of stylists as well, and each of them have their own unique look. I love that! All in all, great atmosphere, great experience, and of course, I highly recommend Mario. Check him out! read more

There's a reason I live in Santa Monica and drive all the way to Studio City for a haircut: Stefanie! I've gone to her about three years. About a year ago, she switched salons to a place much farther from my house, and I immediately decided I wanted to follow her, even though there are a ton of salons in this neighborhood. (People who live in L.A. understand what a big deal that is!) Stefanie always listens carefully to me and cuts my hair exactly like I wanted -- only better. I went through cancer treatment a few years ago, and my hair still hasn't recovered, but Stefanie's careful to hide the places where my hair is still thin. In fact, I often get compliments on my hair, and it's all her, because I wear a simple style that I just blow dry and go. Just as importantly (for me, at least) is her personality. I often feel awkward with stylists, but not her. She's kind, funny and easy to talk to. I definitely recommend Stefanie! read more

This review pertains to bella! Let me start off with how amazing and charismatic she is. Definitely not a boring visit!! I hate when you go to a salon and the stylist is either talking to another stylist or just doesnt talk to you at all. She was extremely friendly and accommodating. I went to her for a color. I went in with a bleached blonde and she transformed it to a beautiful pastel purple. We decided to leave my roots in...wasnt really looking into bleaching again. Overall her service was wonderful. Thanks girl for my awesome hair!! read more

Rua Salon - First day bella dyed my hair! Absolutely loveddddd it. - Hair Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

Loved this salon! Damon was amazing! He took me from shoulder length hair to a pixie!! Thank you for the cut and the conversation! read more

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A bright and friendly atmosphere. Damon does a great job with my color and cut. He listens and the results turn out just like I asked for. He is professional and an amazing stylist. read more

This review is for Katelyn, she gives a beautiful, effortless, shag haircut. Not fond of the orange/white interior or seats. Staff is helpful. Ambiance is not super warm or inviting. Happy with my hair, would highly recommend. read more

Love my hair!! Cut and color was perfect! Very quick and amazingly friendly. I was basically a walk in and they fit me in and did a great job! read more

Tobias is the BEST!! I always leave feeling beautiful. He is great at everything, color, highlighting and gives an awesome cut. I've been with him for a couple years now and is the first stylist I actually stuck with. He really understands what you want and is fast at doing it. I'm always out within 2 hours, and that's for the works! The salon itself is big and always clean. Everyone is nice here, especially Kate at the desk. She is great. Always so sweet and professional and makes checking out/ booking easy. read more