Salon Theory

I've been with Annie since 2022. Previously I've had bleached & damaged hair by multiple hair…read morestylists, and been to a few hair salons in OC & LA. But I mean it when I say, "Your hair stylist will either break or make your hair". I'm quite simple and tend to focus more on the quality of my hair and haircut itself. Annie has always accommodated my schedule, met my needs in every hairstyle, and is detailed in her work. She's the only person that I schedule that can work with my type of hair. Everyone will have different needs, and she does try her best to accommodate those needs. Would recommend her since she's in Irvine/Mission Viejo. Also, I love how she puts in the effort to decorate her studio!

I found Annie here on Yelp bc I was looking for a stylist who knows Asian hair and was based in OC…read more It was super easy to schedule my appointment for a root touchup and frizz smoothing, and my experience was just wonderful. Annie is super talented and knew what would work best for my hair, and she's also very sweet. Her salon space is adorable and the service just top notch. I'm so happy I found her!

No bleach balayage

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Ash blonde

Minjoo Hair

4.8(168 reviews)

1.5 mi

I've been trusting Minjoo with my hair for over a decade and she's the only person I'd trust! So…read moremuch so that I've continued to fly to go see her even when I've moved far away. I have very thick and difficult to manage hair, and she's managed to give me perms that look so natural that I often get compliments on my hair. She's also very professional in honoring appointments/times, and friendly and easy to talk to. If you're looking for trendy, natural looking perms (though she does it all), look no further than Minjoo!

Love my haircut!! Minjoo is such a sweetheart & rly knows her stuff. I had an idea of what I wanted…read morebut rly appreciated her expertise in recommending what my hair actually needed as the ends were really dying / unhealthy. The salon was cute & everyone was rly nice! Minjoo's vibrant energy def made my day! Will def be coming back for my next haircut!

Balayage by Sharon

Ash brown balayage by Sharon

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Ash brown Balayage by Sharon

Dûe Pompeii Salon

4.7(277 reviews)

4.0 mi

My stylist, Melody Barajas, is amazing! She does great grey blending with natural blonde…read morehighlights. Her expert blending enables me to go an extended time between services without any harsh root lines. Melody has customized my extensions, installing them only where needed and blending perfectly leaving me with a very natural (and affordable) look!

Melody was amazing from the start! She didn't have my desired appointment time available, but…read morequickly provided options based on my preference. The communication didn't stop there prior to me stepping foot in the door she asked to see photos of my hair and asked what I was looking for. Once I arrived she was super friendly. Offered water, champagne, coffee. What I appreciated about her was her attention to detail and the education throughout the process. She made sure she understood what I was looking before she got started. Which is really nice if you've ever had a bad experience, you know. Mel did multiple cross checks to ensure the length was even. She provided me tips on styling my hair, showed me what products she used. I never felt rushed, and she did ask if I was on a time crunch, which showed her level of care and respect for my schedule. She was also just a great human being! I will definitely be back.

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Nice Hair Salon

4.2(486 reviews)

0.1 mi

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I absolutely love Ceecee. She's fast, efficient, and knows her stuff. It is a relaxed vibe in the…read morestudio and they provide a lot of different hair services.

To my surprise I was very lucky in getting my roots colored by Tiffany…read more My hair is very light blonde and some grey so I was nervous cuz my stylist I have been using is now charging $200 for roots only so I can no longer afford him. I walked in no appointment and owner was kind enough to get me to see Tiffany within the next hour so ran errand and came back. Tiffany confirmed my color with owner and it turned out perfect ... $40 plus tip what a deal now I walked out with wet hair but that was my choice perfect results bottom line I will come back and spread the word to others.

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Price list as of May 2026.

Ahrittaum Beauty Salon

4.5(1.2k reviews)

6.0 mi•Woodbridge

I've had my hair cut by many different hairstylists in OC, but Jennifer is hands down the best…read more Everyone at the hair salon is also very friendly and welcoming.

No need to wait in line, Zemma's haircut skills are excellent, and the people are very nice. The…read morefinal result was also very satisfying！I love my new hair style!

Hair By Bella Kim

Blonde by Joy

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Ombre and balayage by Bella @hairbyjiyeon @balayagebybella

Great Cuts Family Hair Salon

4.5(322 reviews)

1.8 mi

•$

Perfect place for kids hair cut. They were so patient and friendly for my 18 month old's first hair…read morecut! They also cut my husband's hair at the same time and it turned out great. Prices are excellent. Highly recommend!

I come here to get my daughter's hair cut a few times a year and I just love it! Very close to…read morehome, always a short wait even with no appointment. Everyone is always very friendly and efficient, also very reasonably priced. 10/10!!!

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Haircuts for the twins by Lynn. She's the best!

Hair Jungle

4.8(125 reviews)

0.6 mi

Kept seeing Hair Jungle on IG and after scrolling, decided to join their waitlist for a haircut the…read morenext day. I added myself to the waitlist after midnight and received an automated text, the next morning I received a phone call from the salon to learn more about the haircut type (trim), current hair length, and my availability. I was added to Leslie's schedule for 3:30pm that day. The person on the phone was warm and enthusiastic. I also appreciated all the text updates leading up to the appointment. Closer to the appointment time, I received a text link to check in. Upon arrival, I was greeted right away and taken to the waiting area which was stocked with SO many drinks and snacks! Prob the most and nicest setup I've seen for snack/drink offerings at salon. They make their own cold brew, have a large selection of teas, nespresso pods, milks, syrups, and bubbly drinks! Seriously such a cute setup. The salon itself is very clean and modern with a lot of natural lighting. Leslie was super sweet and I liked my haircut! My appointment wasn't too long but I didn't feel rushed at all. I went in on a Saturday and did not have issues with parking however I can see parking being a little tricky if you book during the week, so be sure to plan ahead just in case. Great experience and would come back!

I'm giving this 2 stars because the staff is very nice and it's a beautiful salon, but I'm just…read morereally disappointed with my hair experience here. I came in with multiple reference photos for what I thought was a pretty straightforward style: layers, curtain bangs, and a blowout, with about 3 inches taken off my base length. Instead, I essentially left with 3 inches taken off and a few layers in the front that didn't translate into the back. I was also disappointed to find that their version of a blowout was simply blow drying and curling the hair, which was not what I was expecting based on my photos. More than anything, I wish they had just been upfront and told me they weren't comfortable doing this particular haircut. When I showed the stylist my photos, they gave me several reasons why certain techniques or the style itself wouldn't work for my hair. I would have much rather known upfront that they weren't comfortable executing the look and waited to see my regular stylist. I also should have asked to see some of their previous haircut work beforehand as none of their work is similar to the photos I included here. I really tried to be understanding throughout the appointment, but unfortunately, I left with a basic haircut that wasn't what I asked for and a result I'm still dealing with weeks later. Just a really disappointing experience overall.

What my hair look like before going in that salon.

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October 2022 hair color

The W Salon

4.7(502 reviews)

3.9 mi

I came in today desperately needing a change. My grandma has been my hairdresser forever so it's…read morehard to impress me. But NANCY...holy heck she was AMAZING! I told her she has free rein, I just wanted my hair short. She killed it!! I've never been happier with my hair! Nancy was truly wonderful in all aspects, she is skilled and loves doing hair. I had so much fun chatting throughout the process too. I'm so thankful I found her!

At first, I didn't know what to expect when I entered this salon. It took a while to be…read moreacknowledged, to be honest. I was assigned to a fabulous stylist, Moji! I came in for a simple shampoo and blowdry style. Moji was amazing! Very talented, sweet, knowledgeable, and she did an excellent job on my hair, as a result! I love this beautiful salon, clean and tidy, with a very laid-back vibe! If you want envious hair, go to Moji! She did a great job, and I'm extremely happy with what she did. I highly recommend her and this upbeat salon! Prices are in the normal range and varies between stylists. High quality hair products are used! You bet, I'm returning!

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On vacation in Maui & loving my Keratin treatment !!! My layers came out beautifully & I'm loving my curls !!!

KT Elegant Hair Salon

4.8(110 reviews)

3.4 mi

As someone who recently moved to Orange County, I must admit that I thought my journey to find a…read moreplace to care for my hair would've been a long one with a lot of trial and error. Fortunately, the first place I went for a haircut, was KT Elegant Hair Salon. I'm definitely sticking with this place moving forward. Vicky did such an amazing job! She was very patient, helping me figure out exactly what type of style I was looking for, and I felt like I was properly cared for. There was another stylist there as well, who while waiting for their next client, was friendly as well as we briefly engaged in conversation. I came here wanting to cut my hair and left feeling super confident and looking great! Customer service, cleanliness, price, and results were all top notch!

First timer! Scheduled an appointment via Yelp messaging. Very responsive and easy communication…read more Lots of parking. Friendly staff. Vicky was my stylist and did a great job with my trim. Was in and out (with shampooing, cut, and blowout) in less than 45 mins! Great prices too. Will definitely come back.

Always a nice cut from Neo and crew

Inverted long bob with Ashe blonde highlights. Vicky always does a great job!

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High & tight, sides and back

Maia Bella Barber Shop

4.7(84 reviews)

1.7 mi

First visit for both me and my son, and Maia nailed it. The fades were spot on for both of us --…read moreclean blend, even lines, no cleanup needed when we got home. Excellent attention to detail the whole time. The shop itself was very relaxing, and they were genuinely accommodating with my son. Easy, unhurried, and comfortable for a kid without feeling like a kids-only place. We'll be back.

My boyfriend and my son come here for their styling needs. Maia is awesome! I like how detailed…read moreshe is, always giving them very clean cuts. She's friendly. The establishment recently went through a remodel so it looks very new and updated. It is always clean. They have a really comfortable waiting area, lots of TVs. Definitely recommend giving them a try.

Inside their amazing salon :-)

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