Sophia is honestly the most amazing person and stylist. She knows what she is doing and is just the sweetest person EVER! She just fixed my daughters hair which was messed up by another stylist attempting balayage. She spent 2 1/2 hours meticulously fixing it and it came out great! We love Sophia! She is the best!!! read more

Salon Sophia - Before pic - Another stylist from Studio City messed up my daughters balayage. - Eyelash Service Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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I really loved the front part of my hair, but I had this weird, creepy mullet going on in the back. I was Yelping to try to find a person who can get rid of it ASAP because I couldn't keep it tied up in a ponytail any longer and I didn't want to go to my usual stylist, which would've cost me like $100 including my tip just to get rid of this monstrosity of a tail that was growing in the back of my head. So I found Salon Sophia. She had great reviews and a Yelp deal. Well, I was sold! So I bought the Yelp deal and made an appointment. I found myself in this building that contained small salon spaces. It was quite interesting, but pretty cool. I parked at a meter on the street, but I believe there was parking in the back. I'm pretty sure she asked me if I needed a validation, but don't take my word for it. Anyway, she had a male client and I was just waiting in the hallway because there was a couch that really only sat 1 comfortably and it was taken by the male client's girlfriend. She finished clipping his hair right on time for my appointment. She cleaned up the trimmings and greeted me in. She thanked me for waiting and she sat me in the chair. We did the usual talk about what I wanted to do with my hair and she got started. She shampooed my hair and started cutting the beaver tail. She was polite and kept the conversation going and it wasn't awkward at all. I completely forgot I had the Yelp deal and so I paid. I think I ended up paying $30 with tip. As I was driving away, I got a call from Sophia saying she didn't know I had a Yelp deal and told me I could get a refund or that the next time I came, I could use the Yelp deal. I loved my haircut so I took the latter offer. I'm going in on Wednesday for a bang cutting appointment. She is super accommodating btw because I bugged her today (Labor Day holiday) which is her usual day off and she was able to get me in after work on Wednesday. She's awesome! I definitely recommend her. She's cool to talk to, she has reasonable prices, and she gives a great cut! Thanks Sophia!!! read more

Sophia is the most pleasant hair stylist I have ever met. She is sweet and kind but most importantly she is highly skilled in what she does. My husband and I both get our hair cuts from Sophia. I got a natural balayage for the first time and I'm so glad I went to Sophia because it came out just the way I wanted. She is open on Fridays and Saturdays only so it is best to book your appointments in advance. read more

Salon Sophia - Natural balayage done by Sophia - Eyelash Service Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

My navigation totally threw me off today, but boy was I glad to finally find the place! I called Sophia very last min and asked her to squeeze me in for a bang fix up. The lady who cut my bangs a month ago totally messed it up. Sophia took me in asap and fixed my bands. I absolutely love how she cut my bangs. I haven't had a full hair cut by her, but I can tell she's fantastic. I am usually very picky with my hairstylists. Especially after last time. I was very paranoid to go to Sophia because I didn't know what to expect, but she did a fantastic job. Thanks Sophia, I will definitely come back :) read more

I had been holding out on getting a haircut for way too long and I couldn't stand it anymore so I started calling around salons around the Encino/Sherman Oaks area and Salon Sophia came up on my radar. I called Sophia and she was so kind to fit me into her schedule that afternoon. The experience was just great! Sophia is so sweet and personable, while not being overly aggressive in her chatter. I love my hair cut, exactly how I asked for it! Sophia was also very timely about the hair cut, which is something I worry about and part of the reason it took me so long to get my hair cut. I just don't have two hours to sit around waiting for my hair to be cut. Her prices are so good too! All in all, I highly recommend Sophia! read more

I'm generally not the kind of girl who pays a lot to get her haircut. Usually if I want a trim and some layers I go to a Fantastic Sam's in the area. But today I was looking for something different - a high class haircut within my budget. I looked to yelp and found Salon Sophia in Sherman Oaks. I gave Sophia 5 stars for several reasons: 1) She knew how to balance conversation. I've had bad experiences with annoyingly talkative hairdressers so most times I'd rather just sit there and get my haircut. But she was the perfect blend of quiet and get to know you. 2) She was flexible. I called her at 5:30 and she made time to see me at 6:30. 3) She was professional. She kept a notebook with her clients information so that she could refer to it later on. I thought it was a great way to keep her clients coming back. 4) She took her time and she was thorough. She checked and double checked that the lengths on each side were even. She made sure to blow dry the layers to check that they looked good. 5) She made no fuss about her yelp deal. I asked about her deal on yelp (which I thought i had to purchase on line) and she told me not to worry. She just charged me the discounted amount at the salon which was a fantastic deal and she let me know that she would charge me the same amount the next time I come in. Overall I would definitely recommend her and I have already told some of my friends. I would agree with the others, its definitely a professional cut for a great price. read more

Sophia was super sweet. I went in and got a quick trim and some hair tinsel. My birthday was that weekend and I wanted to look flawless, and thanks to her my hair was! She was quick but precise. She had a T.V. at her station and we chatted between segments on T.V. which was nice. Sophia was recommended by a friend and I of course would recommend friends to her. The hair tinsel is AMAZING if you have never heard of this or gotten it down it's quick, simple, and fun. It add some sparkle to you hair and everyone has been complementing me on it. The only sad part is three fell out within a week, but I have some thin hair so I'm sure that's what happen, the other strands are in it for the long haul, I'm sure! Thank Sophia! You rock! read more

I was in desperate need of a trim...split ends were taking over my head of hair! Just so happened, Tippr was offering a deal too good to pass up for Salon Sophia so I snatched it up. Making an appointment was quick and easy. She was able to see me that Saturday morning at the time I requested. I was so happy when I realized she was located literally half a block from my work. I could walk there in 5 minutes...Score! I made a mental note of that in case I ever wanted a lunchtime trim. The place was easy to find and what I loved about it is that it's kind of a "marketplace" of stylists where each stylist has their own studio. The concept is new to me and I thought it was so cool. I got my trim and also opted to put some tinsel in my hair. Sophia is so sweet and funny and I felt really comfortable with her. I think I've found my new stylist! read more

Sophia is now my hair stylist for as long as I live in L.A! I've been to three other stylists since I moved here and had problems with all of them. This has never happened to me in any other city. (My husband's job moves us around and I guess I got lucky up until L.A.) It was so refreshing to meet Sophia. She has a great personality and is wonderful at what she does. Her prices are also very reasonable. This is something you don't expect from a Sherman Oaks location on Ventura. I want to thank Yelp because this is how I found Sophia. Her five star rating is truly deserved. read more

I came across Salon Sophia on Yelp not too long ago. Glad I did! I was itching for a quick hair cut/change. Since I'm balling on a budget, I was in search of a hair stylist with a reasonable price that wouldn't burn a whole in my not-so-deep pocket. After calling a few places that charged an arm and a leg just for a bang cut, I called Sophia and went in an hour later for a side-swiped bang job for just under $30. She was super friendly and gave me what I wanted without pushing me to do anything else or products my way like other stylists/salons. Definitely would recommend visiting her if you're in the Sherman Oaks area. read more

I am super picky about my haircuts and have been getting my hair cut by Darin at Chop Chop in West Hollywood (who is great,too). But I was ready for a change as well as someone closer to home, and after reading all of Sophia's reviews on Yelp, I thought I'd take a chance. I'm so happy I did! Not only is she incredibly nice, but really thoughtful. She asked me tons of questions and asked about my head shots to see if my hair had to match. She did an amazing haircut. I was so happy when I left!! I'm thrilled that I found a new place to get my hair cut! And open on Sundays? Love. Her. read more

Called and got a next day appointment which was great. Sophia is her own one-person-shop inside of Sola Salons. The "salon" is a one room operation which guarantees personalized service. I got a hair cut and was quoted $50 as a new customer. Then I saw the Yelp deal and paid $19 for $30 worth of services. Don't do that new customers because the way the math worked out I paid an additional $35 on top of my $19 which was $54. Sophia explained that this made up for Yelp's commission. Okay :-\ Money aside, the cut is great and my hair looks so much healthier. Sophia showed me how to make my hair do soft waves which I haven't tried yet, but plan to. Will I be back? Likely, not not guaranteed. I may return to Du Japon, but I hate having to drive all the way over to Sawtelle from the SFV. read more

Sophia is the sweetest person. I had my eyelashes done with her, and she was so patient with me. She was meticulous and when I asked her for a few more lashes, she kindly agreed. It's so hard to find some one good enough, let alone kind and patient. I would definitely come back. read more

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I am not one for planning ahead. When I noticed the lion's mane that was growing out of my head, I thought it might be time for a hair cut. Apparently, these are the sorts of things you need to plan in advance, because when I decided to finally cut my hair every salon was booked. As a low maintenance gal who usually gets her hair cut by a family friend stylist, I was unaware that hair appointment etiquette frowns upon same day appointments. After being turned away by every high end salon in town, I was beginning to lose hope. Luckily, I stumbled upon Sophia's yelp reviews and decided to give it one last shot. I texted (yes, texted) her and within minutes I had an appointment for that afternoon. I asked whether or not I needed to print the deal voucher from the site, as I don't have a printer here. She said not to purchase it online, and that she would honor the price when I came in. Fast forward 3 years later (I am finally getting around to posting this review) and I have not let anyone else cut my hair since I've been going to Sophia. My boyfriend now refuses to go anywhere else either. Sophia is a HUGE upgrade from those supercut haircuts he was coming home with. She is super quick, affordable, and a great hairstylist/person. Getting my haircut now feels like just visiting an old friend. read more

(ignore post date - it never posted on original update/date). It's been a couple of weeks since I got a stylized haircut and blended in some light highlights with Sophia. I was in love with my new do - shoulder length layers, heavy bangs, and the subtle highlights - the moment she put the scissors down, and I still am! I brought it a few photos of what I wanted and asked for a few modifications and she made it happen. Great value for your money, easy, quick, no fuss - just what you need to get a boost of confidence with your lovely locks. Thanks Sophia!! read more

My biggest problem is the high turnover rate at a lot of the places I go to get my haircut. I was going with Sport Clips in Encino, and was pretty happy for awhile. It was there I met Sophia, and was very pleased with the cut, and she was very sweet on top of that. I would wait specifically for her. Then she left. I kept going, but then the stylists I did get seemed like they were never the same people. Lots of turnover there. My cut lengths are on file, but I would never get the same haircut, which was slightly annoying. I'm not a stickler, as my hair grows pretty fast, so a shorter than normal cut was back to normal pretty quickly. Just individual interpretation I guess. On top of that, I would go in on a Saturday morning, and find 2 people ahead of me, and 1 stylist. Poor scheduling...Enough was enough. I got in contact with Sophia again, and have never been happier. Consistent cuts, and the same old sweet Sophia. The location is convenient, with valet out back (i believe), but I have always found space in the metered parking out front. The setting is single chair, which is a lot more personal. Sophia is also great about being able to take me after a last minute call in. I usually just text her, and she responds quickly. I'm thrilled. I just need to work on my 8 year old son now to get him to switch to Sophia from Lolly-cuts. Should be easy with the personal touch offered by such a quiet single chair salon....and a great stylist. read more

So I was in a desperate need of a hair cut/trim. Being new to the area I was trying to find somewhere I could get a nice hair cut for a decent price. Nonetheless I came to yelp for help. After visiting a hair dresser from Pasadena doing a fabulous job but having to pay an arm and a leg i decided to look outside of her because I needed something more affordable. So I went with Sophia because of her good reviews. So I went in and put my nerves aside. She turned out to be very sweet and a wonderful person. This is why I had such a hard time writing today's review. She greeted me, got to know me and had great customer service that helped put me at ease about getting my hair cut with a stranger. An hour later after I explained what I was looking for and shared pictures plus the lovely conversation, I was done. I got up to look in the mirror and horror was all over my face. I did not get what I asked for. I went from being a good-looking 29 y/o to looking like 13 y/o. OMG, it's been a week now and my feeling about my haircut have not changed, I hate my hair. I cried myself to sleep that afternoon because I had 5-6 months of length that were not shaped and just stripped away from my head. I don't know how to style it and I no longer look like a woman I look like a little girl. Lesson I learned is that while saving money and paying $65 for my hair cut and lousy blow dry/style I forgot to mention because the bad haircut took priority in the job, I lost my beautiful hair, have no cute way of styling it and would have preferred to spend another $50 and gone back to the same person before. That being said I would personally never return and not recommend Sophia for a haircut. Sorry, Sophia but I really hate my haircut!! read more

Sophie is amazing. She made me feel so comfortable. She understands the science behind hair. She is so flexible. Fit me in at the last minute on a Sunday. Even helped a good friend of mine correct an overprocessing issue created by someone else. If she will add me as a Regular customer, I will keep coming back. read more

Sophia squeezed me in on a Saturday and gave me a great cut with an incredible price. I will most certainly be a regular customer! She's easy to talk to and quick! I will be back soon for highlights! read more

I love coming over to Sophia's to get my hair trimmed. She's always so sweet and positive and she never fails to deliver. I always leave her place feeling pampered and happy. read more

I was looking for a new stylist and scoured Yelp to help in my search. I came across Sophia and not only did she have excellent reviews, but she was offering a deal! Her location was super convenient for this born and raised Valley Girl. It is located in what looks like an office building from the outside, but the inside is loft-like with a bunch of hair studios. Sophia's studio is cute, private and she is so welcoming. She was busy too, which is always a good sign. She came out to meet me and was super sweet. Once in her chair, she went over what she thought I needed to do to my very long hair. In the end, I had my roots done and cut off about 4 inches of my hair! Sophia walked me through everything she did and kept the conversation going! She was super sweet and once she was finished, I was floored at the total! Totally beyond reasonable! I will for sure be back to see her! read more

Salon Sophia is run by Sophia herself and my experience here has always been great. Being able to sit 1-on-1 with a hair stylist is soo awesome. I feel so much more comfortable being able to close my eyes and completely relax without having to worry about other people in the room. Her cuts are deliberate and quick, and I feel very confident when Sophia gets to work on my hair. And-- when I let her know I want to keep the top a little longer this time, she listens. I always have my hair shampoo'd after the cut and the way she massages my head really makes it seem like I'm at some spa. It's so relaxing and soothing. It's a shame you'd never know about Sophia without pretty much a referral, so you've heard it from me: fair price, great treatment, go get'em fellow yelpers. read more

I also got the Yelp deal... Which is not much of a deal, that's why my review is in between. Sofia, like everyone says, is very nice and sweet-- bt the "deal" is nt worth it. I also showed her how I wanted my hair cut. All im going to say is that the last time I was there was a year ago... And dnt plan on going back... not everyone can be pleased best of luck Sofia read more

Update from 4 to 5 stars. Sophia continues to be great and is now also doing my highlights! She does a great job and is reasonably priced. :) read more

Sophia is great. She gave me a great blow out. Next up is trim and highlights, will let you know how it turned out

I got a wash and haircut from Sophia Maldonado of Salon Sophia today - she's incredible! My hair looks and feels great and she was so friendly and accommodating to me and my 6-year-old son. Plus, I had left a message for her a few days ago not knowing it was her day off (Wednesday) but she was very prompt and friendly in returning my call to schedule an appointment. She works everyday except Mondays and Wednesdays and takes early (9 am) and late (9 pm, possibly later) and weekend appointments so she can always work in a time that's convenient for you. I discovered her through Tippr (Groupon-like deal) but will be seeing her from now on, and telling all my friends and family about her too. She also give kids haircuts at a reduced price. Go see her, you won't regret it! read more

I had bought a deal (wash & cut) from Tippr awhile back, but instead of using it for myself, I gave the voucher to my mother since she was in dire need of a haircut than I was. I had gotten a confirmation call for the appt I had made, which- these days are rare (some salon's never give courtesy calls the day prior to your appt). Sophia was so professional and she did such a wonderful job with my mother's haircut. She will definitely accommodate you because your are the client. I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. read more

I had searched through yelp because i wanted some layers to my shoulder length Asian hair. I came across Sophia and gave her a call. She quoted me at $25 for a new customer. After reading some good reviews, and a better price than any salon had quoted me, I decided to make an appointment that same day. When i got there, she was waiting for me and i told her what i want for my hair and showed her some pics. She quickly washed my hair within 5 mins then i was ready for the cut. I dont think she washed my hair thoroughly with shampoo because i could feel the my scalp was still oily after the cut. Sophia is nice and we chatted as she worked on me but i felt that she was rushing me in and out. The cut overall was ok, nothing fancy. I had asked about the deal $30 for $19 that she had but she said that originally she charges $35 for cut but she's giving me a new customer price at $25. Blowdrying with a round brush was going to cost me another $30. I would have gone with extra charge but i didnt think that my scalp was clean for that to happen. Afterwards, I did gave her some tip tho. read more

I'm so glad I listened to the other Yelpers because words cannot describe how amazing Sophia is! When I first got there I instantly fell for her little space, it's very intimate and you don't have to deal with other people yapping around or listening in on your conversations. I was already sold after reading a couple of the reviews before I went in today. She's a great hair stylist and definitely listens to what you want unlike many others. I gave her two photo references and it turned out exactly how I wanted it! Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I plan on coming back for sure! Thank you, Sophia :) read more

I called and Sophia fitted me in immediately.. did a beautiful job of my lashes ! I couldn't be happier - wud definitely recommend for lash extensions and I will be back ! read more

As a guy it's always been a challenge finding place that can give you an amazing cut with great results so you don't have to have them shave your head afterwards. I was recommended to Sophia by a friend and it was one of the best decisions I had ever made. A great cut can help define you or make you look like a total clown. I have put my trust in Sophia for a year now and I have to say she is by far the best I have ever experienced. It's like Supercut prices with Beverley Hills Salon cut and care. Guys you know it's impossible to find a place you trust, so you mind as well try someone with incredible expertise! read more

Sophia is awesome. She knew exactly how I wanted my hair cut after telling her some of the nuances of my hair growth and density. I'm planning to go back to her for sure. She is very nice and easy to talk to. read more

Sofia is very friendly and professional hair dresser. Thank you,

Just got my first haircut and found this cute place from yelp. She was very sweet and the price is great. I'll be going back for my hair color. read more

I had highlights that needed some touching up and I needed a trim. It's always nerve racking going to a new hair stylist for color. You never know what you could look like when you walk out of the salon. Sophia was easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable. Almost like I've known her forever. I loved the results. I was worried the highlights wouldn't match. But she did a terrific job blending the new highlights with the old. I actually loved the new color better. She added some lighter pieces to frame my face. Can't wait to go back. read more

I yelped Sophia the night before my appt. She was able to fit me in the next morning. I went in for my first eyelash extensions and a haircut. Parking is $3.00 in a garage located behind the building. Her space is cool. It's located inside a place that stylists can rent individual rooms. So it feels very private and nice. She was incredibly professional and nice. The lashes took about 1 hr and a 1/2. The haircut was a little rushed, but I had an appt to keep and she was just trying to keep me on schedule. When I asked for just a little more drama in my lashes, she had no problem adding more before I left. I am very happy with both my lashes and my cut. Thank you, Sophia! read more

Sophia is so great! She highlighted my hair last weekend, and i love it. I will definitely be returning to her again.

Sophia was awesome! VERY cool and easy to talk to....she also cut my husband's hair while waiting for my color to process. I have VERY thick hair and she got the color on FAST ( I hate it when it takes a stylist forever to put the color on!). Hair looks great! She also gave us a great price and I really like her location. It's super private if you're not into all of the chitty-chat that goes on in most salons. Yay Sophia! read more

Salon Sophia is amazing! You can alway count on Sophia to get you an appointment anytime on any day! The entire family goes to Salon Sophia ... You should too ! read more

I've been to celebrity hair stylists and people who do rock stars' hair for 5 times the price and no one has given me a better haircut than Sophia. She's a one-woman operation in a building with other similar outfits so it's like a private session. She's responsive via texts for appointments and is always pleasant. I could not recommend Sophia more. read more