LENGTHY I KNOW... BUT I CANT HELP THIS ONE This was the first time I visited this Hair Salon. I have medium length black hair that has a lot of body. I like layers and they had grown out. I have been neglecting my hair for a while because I come from Dana Point,California and am very skeptical about new stylists! I saw Janis Dugger! She was amazing! Not only did she cut my hair to my exact liking, she also helped me save my money by telling me that I only needed a root color and not all over! She said it just needed to be trimmed all over and when she's gets to know me and my hair better we can get crazy if we like! Haha! I am 53 and she is in my age group. Most of the stylists at RUMBA are! But they all were rocking the clients hair! I was watching Nice vibe, coffee in a real cup.. lol! I give this Salon and Janis 2 Thumbs up! read more

Rumba Hair Studio - Janis Dugger rocked my layers the first visit! Up and down! I'm a happy 53 year old! - Hair Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Previous hair color: faded auburn Color I was hoping to obtain: platinum blonde Color I walked out of the salon with: grey/ash brown Color I currently have after a week or treatment: caramel blonde I was referred to this Salon by my supervisor. I had a faded auburn and wanted to go platinum, which I had before. I knew it was going to be hard because I need a color correction with my faded red hair. If it was done incorrectly, I would have a carrot head. My appointment was with Tiffany. Very girly name, so I was expecting someone girly. To my pleasant surprise, she was a very natural and easy going girl- a hippy, if I can say so. She was sweet, funny and most importantly, wanted the best for my hair. My treatment started with a light massage and her bleaching my hair. I've never bleached before so I was nervous but she explained the whole process to me. I was put under the heat (on a hot day) and I was sweating like a pig. She brought me wine to cool me down and I enjoyed the scenery in their little backyard garden. After washing my bleached hair, my nightmares came true. My roots were platinum blonde but my red turned bright orange. The ladies in the salon kept looking at my like I was insaneeeee. I was calm though because I trusted Tiffany. She added blue/purple dye to my hair to cancel out the orange and I came out with grey/brownish hair. It wasn't what I was hoping for but she said the color will fade with each wash. She was correct. As I washed my hair, it became lighter. It was like I got another dye job! I loved how my co-workers would ask me, almost on a daily basis, if I changed my hair again. It's been a week and I'm extremely satisfied with my dye job. I'm afraid that one day, when I wash it, it'll turn orange- but I'm praying to the hair gods that this won't happen. Tiffany (which I'd rather call Crow because she likes that name better) did an amazing job. It costed me $130 and was worth every penny. I also bought their shampoo and conditioner which was about $50 but worth the investment to keep my color in and healthy. She said I could come back for highlights to obtain the platinum I wanted, but I'm completely fine staying like this. Thanks Crow! read more

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Janis did my hair this morning and it's a terrific cut/style. I have thick curly hair and was challenged over Covid finding a new salon in our new neighborhood - thankfully I found Rumba!! It's also an Aveda salon so they have excellent product read more

I will definitely go back . I wasn't sure what to do to my hair and they did a great job. I like how they dedicated their time with you unlike other salons that take care of 4-6 people at the time . I honestly love my hair If feels soft and looks healthy.. read more

Rumba Hair Studio - New hair style and I love it. ,nothing tacky :) - Hair Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The whole experience was great, from being greeted properly by the sweet receptionist to haircuts and blow dries. I took my two girls (3 & 5 years old) for a much needed haircut and they look amazing and loved Janelle! Janelle is absolutely an amazing hairdresser and more wonderful with the kids. The kids really loved that they got their hair shampooed and I feel they got a much better haircut, since most places just spray the kids hair. I also talked to jenelle about better hair products and she gladly gave several suggestions for items out and in the store. I ended up buying several items there that I didn't feel we're overpriced at all. Plus I'm glad to support a good business. What a gem of a place! read more

Rumba Hair Studio - My blonde had her mouth full of cookies that jenelle had for them. But the hair still looks good. - Hair Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I'm so happy to be back in an aveda concept salon no more chemicals for me. The prices are super reasonable. Bill does my hair exactly as I want it. read more

I LOVE this salon! I used to go there exclusively, then moved away to school and it was a bit of a drive, but I look back at pictures of my hair then and am still amazed -- they somehow managed to make my haircut last forever and the highlights blend perfectly. They use Aveda products, so the entire place smells amazing, and they have a wonderful ambience (very colorful, with vintage travel posters up on the walls, and a little garden setting out back so you can sit and enjoy a complimentary drink while waiting for your hair to do its thing). Definitely a 5-star establishment! read more

Rumba was great! The salon is cozy but not cramped, and is decorated to the nines with eclectic pieces that have an ethnic/antique feel. Everyone was full of life and super friendly. I was in desperate need of a solid haircut after my last one wasn't satisfactory (see review of Lush Sculpting Lounge). I printed a picture - ALWAYS go with a picture! - called for an appointment, and crossed my fingers. Boy, was I lucky! My stylist was Janelle, and she was so sweet. She really cared about understanding what I wanted and making me happy. Since this is an Aveda concepts salon, they give you a head massage and use all of the best (Aveda) products. I swear up and down by Aveda, so this made me very happy. I wanted a solid cut, and that's what I got! It looked just like the picture and has since remained attractive, even while growing out. This is often hard for most to accomplish. But really, what mattered most was the care in which the cut was administered - they take the time at Rumba to make sure you walk out of there feeling great. And at $55 for the cut, I still feel great about it and will definitely go back! read more

After moving to the area from out of state, I was looking for a new hair stylist -- and there are a lot to choose from in the South Bay! After a few "meh" haircuts at various places, I tried out Rumba and received a haircut by Anna. She was phenomenal and my cut was perfect -- it was just what I was hoping for. After that first time, I have gone to Anna for five or six more cuts, and every time my hair looks awesome. She is friendly, caring, consistent, generous with her time, and most of all, just an amazing stylist! I feel extremely fortunate to have found her and sending my wife over to her soon, too. Rumba itself is a wonderful little salon, too -- it has a very warm and welcoming vibe, and the receptionist is always extremely friendly. There are tons of salons and stylists to choose from, and after trying out a few myself, I cannot recommend Anna at Rumba highly enough. She's the best! read more

What a cute salon. It has a great vibe - friendly and laid back, but very professional at the same time - so glad it's an Aveda salon too, as I love their products. Now, about TIFFANY! She's the best! I saw the review from someone - I simply don't understand - I've never had a better stylist. Tiffany listens to what you want and does her very best to give you the best service possible. I'm 51 years old, and since I got my new style ala Tiffany, I have literally never received so many compliments. read more

I have been to this salon twice now and had wonderful experiences both times. I had been frequenting another area salon, but since I am pregnant, I was drawn to this place because they use Aveda "99% natural" hair color. I know hair color during pregnancy is deemed safe by doctors, but I was still wary of doing it and Aveda color seemed like a good compromise. =) My stylist is Janis and she is terrific! I am a big ol' snob about my hair because it is thick and very temperamental. In the wrong hands, it will look like an uneven, frizzed-out mess. I was quite apprehensive about seeing her the first time but she passed the test! And, she works quickly yet efficiently! For my shoulder-length, massive hair, it only took her an hour-and-a-half for highlights, color, cut and blow dry. She listened to what I wanted before starting and threw in her own suggestions. I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. Her personality is so sweet and she is just the right amount of talkative - a big bonus for me, because sometimes I want to just chill... The salon itself is cute and relaxing - decorated with a tropical/jungle vibe. I like that the stations are spacious and not too close to the next one (feels more private that way).. The price for the services was fair. I will keep going back to Janis because she makes my hair look awesome in a seemingly effortless way. read more

I had a wonderful haircut last month & I received a lot of great compliments. However, as nice as it was, it just didn't feel like me. So I went to Tiffany at Rumba and explained to her why I wasn't happy with the cut I got from a different stylist at a different salon. I brought her a picture of my ideal cut and explained why I liked it. We talked for a few minutes and than she pulled up the picture I sent her on her phone to keep it close by. My appointment was Friday July 3rd and traffic was absolutely crazy and I arrived with barely on time. However, Tiffany had me relaxed and calmed down within 5 minutes and I felt so much more relaxed after a brief neck scalp massage. Washed hair, picture close by and a wonderful new hair style emerged. After the cut was finished she showed me a few ways to style it that was easy and fast for someone who doesn't like to spend a lot of time styling her hair. She explained the difference of gel vs clay and I walked out with a fierce, very ME hairstyle. The studio itself is really nice. I love the decor and all the glamour is on the inside. There's a little back garden patio for partners, husbands/wives, friends to sit and read. I loved the tiki / rumba elements. Nothing felt rushed about the studio and the receptionist was really nice. read more

Rumba Hair Studio - Left: Very nice hair style Right: Fierce new hair style by Tiffany - Hair Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Couldn't be happier. Suzy at the front desk is lovely. Tami is the best. It's a cute comfortable salon with a little zen garden in back. Have a complimentary glass of wine or soda with your cut. read more

I've been going here for at least 5 years, Tami is not only a great stylist but a great friend as well! The place is always spotless, smells great, and her prices are VERY fair - I would strongly recommend her (and have done so in the past.) read more

Jennifer is so rad! I flippin' love this place. Seriously, y'all... best haircut ever. read more

Made an appointment to see Ana, completely by coincidence as I was a same day, walk-in client and new to the neighborhood I should add. Ana was amazing! As a new mom, first outing without baby, she really took good care of me and made me feel relaxed for the first time in months! What intrigued me about Rumba is that they are an Aveda salon which if you've never been to one you are really missing out. Ana gave me a wonderful, much needed haircut. I made an appointment to return and am excited to have a new hair stylist. read more

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I've been going to Stephanie Bell for the past 5 years and have followed her to Rumba. She's continually proven herself as being talented, thoughtful, and friendly, and I'm enjoying coming to Rumba. As a stylist, Stephanie listens to my thoughts and preferences, but she's also confident in steering me in the right direction for major style changes. She takes my ideas into consideration while ensuring the final cut will match my face shape, hair type, and personal skill level to recreate the style. And, with no intention of diminishing her cutting talents, I personally think she excels at color and highlights. Stephanie knows how to color in such a way that people end up commenting in general, like "You look great today - what's different?" Also, I love that Rumba is an Aveda salon - good products that are less damaging. I've had overall good customer service at Rumba - no issues with booking appointments, etc. read more

I was looking for a new place to get my regular blow outs and hair cuts and came across this place on yelp. I called and Steve was very nice; I explained I needed information on how the coupon worked. They see me on a Friday (same day) and honored my yelp deal. I got low lights and s haircut with Tiffany. LOVE my hair! Will definitely come back to this place. Update: I have continued to go to Rumba for my hair stuff with Tiffany and I LOVE IT! She's sweet and listens to what I want. And every time I am amazed because I leave with something better than what I wanted. read more

Found my new favorite salon! When I walked in I was greeted by Suzy who was so sweet and offered me a beverage while I waited for my stylist. I booked with Janel (first time). I cannot stress enough how talented she is. She was able to transform my sad style into a beautiful bob. She truly is an artist. Above all she was honest and extremely helpful with putting me on the right path for the health and cut of my hair. I can't wait to come back for another great experience! Another thing I love about Rumba, is that it's an Aveda salon. Best products! read more

My appointment was 1/14/16 with Pamela. I was very impressed with her professionalism, patience and expertise. Pamela listened to what I needed and consulted with me though out the hair cutting process. She took her time cutting my hair and "fixing" a previous haircut I had 2 weeks prior at a different salon. She did a great job of blending in my long layers and thinning out any "bulk" areas (my hair is blonde, very fine but very thick and it tends to create "bulk"). This salon has great energy and everyone is very nice. I definitely recommend this salon. Since I have only personally experienced a hair cut with Pamela, I can definitely recommend her; however, I have heard all of the hair dressers are good. This is an Aveda Concept Salon and I have tried several of the products and really like them. I selected Moderate Pricing because I feel it is good, quality service and within fair pricing with the other nearby local salons. read more

Tiffany is absolutely amazing!! I have been going to her for years and would never let anyone else touch my hair. She truly is so talented, and she gives the best head massages :) I usually give her a general guideline of what I want like I want to keep the length of my hair, and besides that I let her run wild. It is always amazing!! read more

Rumba is such a friendly place to come and get your hair cut!!! Definitely come in and check out the different hair stylists so you can find the one that vibes with you! My husband and I chose to work with Anna. Over the course of the last 4 years we saw the crew at Rumba 1-2 times per month and everyone goes out of their way to make you feel welcome! Suzy, Bill and the others always seemed like they enjoyed their work and authentically appreciated hearing conversations all about our life and trips and whatever else came up! It is a little bit of a bummer we won't be able to keep coming in because we just bought a house 10 hours from Rumba . We can't thank everyone at Rumba enough for keeping our hair classy over the years. This place is truly a gem!! read more

I came to Rumba last week for a simple root touch up. I have blonde hair with some low lights. Unfortunately I got Tiffany as a stylist. Not only did she RUIN my hair but would not refund my money. I wasted a total of 6 hours that day in the salon. For a root touchup?! Rediculous. Not to mention $100. There were 2 other stylist trying to help as well. One being the owner and another who actually told me she was surprised I wasn't more upset. She told me she was impressed with my patience and would have made a scene if it were her. (Goes to show I was not exaggerating about my hair.) After many hours in the chair my blonde was no longer blonde but very brassy and my roots were BRIGHT ORANGE. After blow drying it for the fourth time, she says to me very rude, "Well?" I tell her I do not like it and it actually looks worse then before. The owner over hears, comes over and listens a second. I tell her I am not happy that half of my head is ORANGE and this is NOT what I wanted! She tells me she doesn't know what else to do. I was so fed up with her attitude I had had it. Asked for my money back and was denied because it was a "full serice". The owner did absolutely NOTHING to help and wasn't concerned about my happiness one bit. Never again will I come back here. If you're looking for a great colorist go to TRAX HAIR STUIDIO, near by. Erin does AMAZING work and fixed Tiffany's mistake today. read more

I wish I could turn back time and never have gone to this salon. I used to have beautiful blonde hair. I went to see Christie for a root touch up and left the salon with black/white/green hair. I had to go to another salon to have my hair color corrected. Now with all the processing my hair has had, I have no choice but to wait until my hair grows out. Not only was the color a mess, Christie did not listen to what I wanted for a hair cut. She did what she wanted to do. While I was having this horrible experience I had to listen to her go on and on about her family and life. This by far was the worst hair experience I have ever had. I am still in shock that Aveda would have their name associated with the salon. read more

Went in as a walk in client, just wanted a clean up and was seated with Christie. She recommended a different style and I couldn't be happier with what I left with. I can't count the amount of compliments I've received on the change and the quality of my haircut. I've recommended her to many of my friends since and I can't wait to return. read more

I was told by a friend that rumba is a really good place and that Pam was very good i live in orange county and drove 2 time up there very far for me but i was willing to try it out. the second time was because it was not the color i wanted it. i wanted ombre and it was orange. then i went back 5 days later and she added more blonde and over processed my hair. Pam is a great person and the salon is nice and the owner is great. But i will not be going back. i give the stars for the salon and the people that run it. read more

Rumba is the funnest little salon ever! Bill McCrea is an amazing free form hairstylist. He is the owner and a stylist at Rumba. He seems like he really takes his time listening and consulting and really customizes the service! Very few people I have encountered in the hair business seem to have the natural passion that Bill has! LOVE IT! You guys are funky, unique, fun...and gotta love Aveda! See you soon for sure! read more

Bill McCrea is the owner here and he is an absolutely fantastic stylist -- I have been following him around the South Bay for over 20 years until he finally bought his own salon (Rumba) and was free to bring his vision for a comfortable, funky, creative, clean and friendly salon to fruition. I have baby fine hair and Bill is able to both perm and bleach it without frying my hair -- I always get tons of compliments on my hair and it is easy to care for too. The salon is very professional and the Aveda products are wonderful too. I can't say enough good things about Bill McCrea and his terrific salon Rumba. read more

Awesome salon I will definitely be going back soon! I had Tanya color my roots and she did a great job! Very fun atmosphere, friendly staff and affordable prices! Plus, they serve wine, which made the experience even better! read more

I started going here because Melissa moved to this location from her previous salon. I like it better, it's quaint, and very homey, not to mention that it's across from coffee cartel, my favorite place ever! Great location. If you're looking for a stylist, Melissa is awesome. She will listen to you about what you want and also give some helpful advice based on the kind of hair you have. The last time I went, i left completely satisfied and giddy about my cut. read more

Got a great hair cut from Chris Jackson. It's fun and Chris was able to take my vague desires and give the perfect cut. Christie shampooed my hair and gave me a WONDERFUL head massage. Ill be back! read more

Even though it's a bit of a drive for me it is WELL worth it. It's cozy but I love the vibes. Such a cute salon! Anna is my girl. I'd recommend her to anyone. She's flexible with scheduling and does a great job of listening to what I want and turning it into reality. Love all the Aveda products she uses as well, seriously obsessed with how my hair looks after! I'm a deep brunette currently going lighter with lots of blonde and caramels and Anna's the only one I'd trust for the job. She takes her time and is precise. The sweetest personality, very warm and caring. You'll walk away not only with great hair but feeling like you've made a new friend and overall super happy with your experience! Visit Rumba and go see Anna! read more

I'm a pretty low-maintenance person when it comes to hair. I always throw it in a ponytail and I never remember to schedule haircuts until it is waaaay overdue. I randomly scheduled an appointment with Tami several months ago, and I am a changed woman! I LOVE the style she gives me, so I wear it down almost all of the time. I can't wait to see her again, so I always schedule my haircuts in advance now. She is so friendly and professional. She really really takes care of her clients. I can't rave about her enough. She is simply the best. read more

The salon has a great energy and Aveda products which is always nice. The salon doesn't participate in Aveda Privilege points but it's still a great salon and I'll be sure to head back for my next cut. read more

Just saw Christie today for a quick bang trim! I moved back to Redondo Beach from New York and I get Christie Kempf more often!!! My hair is so happy! She is great with the color, cuts and straightening!! The Rumba salon has great energy and ambiance! Plus there is a great crystal shop next door and the beach is about 1 block away! BTW Christie does hair onsite for weddings at is reasonablly priced!!! Most importantly she rocks!!! read more

I just got my Brazilian blow out with Tanya and I absolutely loved it. She was very good at explaining everything that you need to know about this product, what to expect and how to treat it yourself so it lasts longer. Needles to say, everyone was very friendly and the salon had a peaceful and nice atmosphere, super clean and smelled great. Plus the price was very reasonable, considering I have long hair (but very thin). read more

Just saw Lindsey today- she was awesome. Been looking for a studio and stylist for a long time. Happy to have found a great one :)

As I search for a new salon in Washington, DC I am so sad that I can't find any stylist as great as Melissa is at Rumba. I followed Melissa from her previous salon and I have continued to fly cross county to get my hair done by Melissa (and visit family) for the last two years. It seems that stylists on the East coast just can't highlight blonde hair or cut curly hair. If you live near Redondo Beach I definitely suggest you have Melissa do your hair, I just hope I can get an appointment with her next time I visit. read more

Rumba is an amazing place, I STILL recommend them for anyone in the South Bay who wants a great Aveda service. Personally, I would disregard the negative reviews posted on their page from the "Groupon," people who essentially are looking for a "deal," and probably would never go back to a salon of this caliber because they are too cheap to pay for a quality haircut. read more

I have curly hair so I'm always scared to get a trim for fear in might turn in to a Jerry Curl. I had nothing to fear while in Melissa's very capable hands. She gave me exactly what I wanted. She even showed me ways to style my hair that I would have never thought would look good. I highly recommend this place! Oh and I got a discount as a first time customer....bonus! read more