About 10 years of returning to Leon time and time again for my haircuts, my daughters' haircuts, my son's, and husband's haircuts. He's always friendly. He includes a free wash which is amazing. Not a lot of places do that. I often ask for a short bob and he's so precise and really takes his time to perfect it. A haircut type that is not forgiving if you're not careful or know what you're doing. I have a lot of hair, it's very thick and frizzy, yet he still makes sure to take his time and that I'm pleased with the result. read more

Well I saw all the great reviews and so I decided to go for it and make an appointment. I asked for a really cute short hair cut and even showed the picture a few times and I left with a really short cut that really did not look like the picture. My hair looks like a marine cut, seriously. read more

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He's a great hairstylist with a lot of style, and cares about what you look like before you leave his salon

I have been coming here for about a year. Leon always give me a great haircut and it's not easy because my hair is very curly. He takes the time to discuss what you want and what works and is incredibly knowledgeable and detail oriented. I have recommended him to several people and will continue to go to him. Always a beautiful result after I see him. read more

Leon has magical hands, I called in last minute, he took me in, explained everything, gave me suggestions before getting started, took his time, and I'm in love with my cut read more

Salon Tulear - Hair Stylists Near Me - Whittier, California

Leon is amazingggg. I have a bob hair cut and was struggling to find someone who could maintain it. Leon was the answer. I love a good sharp bob hair cut and Leon can work his magic. His haircuts are to the point that people come up to me constantly and ask about my hairrrr. I always recommend Leon. read more

I decided to take a chance because of the great reviews, but when I got there the place seemed a bit sketchy. I went for it anyway, and I'm super glad I did! Absolutely loved the way my hair turned out! And price was quite reasonable. Fit me in with very short notice, too. I'm definitely returning! I liked paying for the actual quality cut, and not the fancy, schmancy place where I always felt like I didn't fit in. No frills, no cooler-than thou hairstylists. Just one (kinda funky) dude and an amazing haircut! read more

This location is a Whittier secret. Leon is great with mens and boys cuts. The quality of his work is what you would get at a Westside salon. The salon doesn't take cards but that's ok because the prices are very reasonable and a great value for a great cut. read more

I highly recommend this salon! Leon is patient and friendly. He asks many questions to make sure he gives you the haircut you want. The free hair wash is also a plus. Even though Leon gives high quality haircuts, the prices are very reasonable. It's cash only for now so make sure to take some cash before your appointment. read more

Loved my experience with Leon. He was so receptive to understanding what I wanted to achieve. Has great attention to detail. He wanted to make sure it was perfect. Exceptional quality for the modest price of $36. read more

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Walked in at 3:45 and made an appointment for 4:30 because he said there was an appointment at 4. He told me it was cash only so I go to the bank to get cash and kill some time. I return at 4:25 for the salon to be closed. Not only did he not honor my appointment but he completely wasted my time. read more

I have been going to Leon for many years to get my hair cut. He is very talented and knows what he is doing because of his training. That said, I cannot go back anymore after using the restroom and looking around and seeing all of the dirt and grime. The place is extremely dirty. I'm not OCD on cleanliness but I'm almost certain he would get shut down if the health department looked in the restroom. I also noticed there is no cleaning supplies such as barbicide to clean the tools and I don't see him cleaning any of the tools before he uses them on the next customer. We really need to be thinking about these kind of things. The cash only thing I have never liked, but we know the businesses that are cash only, ;-) read more

I was referred to Leon by a friend of mine who gets her hair cut from him, so I was in dire need of a new hair style and cut, so I scheduled and appointment and went in today. I told him exactly what I wanted and he gave me exactly that. His technique in cutting hair is great. He was very knowledgeable in cutting hair and I learned a lot in my session with him. He takes a lot of pride in his work and takes his time in making sure the hair was cut precise. I'm very happy with my cut, it's just in time for summer. Thanks Leon read more

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Finally got my hair done after searching for a hairstylist in the area. Leon was very professional and helpful in listening to how I want to wear my hair. He is direct and will let you know what works for you or not. He takes his time and very precise a perfectionist. I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a great hairstylist. read more

Salon Tulear - Hair Stylists Near Me - Whittier, California

I am so happy I found this place, I have been coming here for about a year and a half. I always get my hair cut by Leon. I haven't been to another stylist ever since. I receive so many compliments on my hair. He cuts my hair exactly the way I want it. And since I have a bob with bangs, Leon offers to trim my bangs for free inbetween haircuts, which is pretty neat. His customer service and skills are top of the line. He is very detailed with his work, and unlike other stylists he actually takes Time with your hair, and won't settle for anything less than perfection. read more

This place is great!!! I called at 10am and Leon got me in at 1:00 today. I was skeptical at first, but read the reviews on here so I decided to give it a shot. I've been growing out a pixie cut and it needed some serious re-shaping, but I wanted to keep the length. Leon was very attentive to my requests. Before he even picked up the scissors, he spent 15 minutes just making sure he understood what I wanted. And the haircut turned out great! I can already tell I won't need another one for a while, because his cuts are built to last. This cut will be perfect for letting my hair continue to grow out. Throughout the appointment Leon checked in with me to make sure that it was turning out how I wanted. I love this haircut and the experience! He didn't rush at all and paid really close attention to detail. Don't forget to have cash on hand, because they don't accept credit cards. But you can't complain for that price! My cut was only $29. I'd definitely recommend checking this place out and giving Leon a shot to work his magic. read more

Five years later I am still going to Leon for the best cut in town. His business has survived the pandemic and he is available as usual. He has a plethora of 5 star reviews, we all have had a superior cut with Leon. read more

This Place is the Best No other place thats i have gone to is so cheap and does shampoo and conditioning plus bloww drie and curls for $30 omg i love this place leon is great and he does very good job super quick plus message read more

Visit time customer had a great experience he not only went over the pictures I bought into detail about what I like about the style but also took his time cutting using multiple scissors. This one best cuts I've had definitely this my go to salon from now on. read more

Great great service. I always come here for my trims with my daughter . Fantastic work!! Thank you for always taking your time to always make us look great! read more

Have not had my haircut exactly how I wanted in a long time... until I met Leon! Showed him a picture and he gave me exactly what I wanted and better. His consultation before the cut makes sure the client gets what he/she wants and it's understood on both ends. He will make sure you get the look you desire. Go to this place you won't regret it! read more

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Let me just start off by saying that Leon is the Man!!! I never really like getting a hair cut because you always walk out unhappy. It's sometimes best to go in without expecting it to be the same as it is in a photo(learned that from my last experience ). I know from the outside it may not be as appealing as other salons but it's definitely worth it. I myself was hesitant but man was it worth the shot! I'm going to keep this short by saying that Leon is the first Hair-artist to ever take his time on my hair. He really makes you feel special! I love my haircut Leon and thank you so much! I have an amazing time-lapse video but yelp doesn't allow me to post it so, yeah . But I posted it on Instagram burciaga_rebecca_. read more

I come to the salon as well as my children and I can tell you he's the best I trust him with my hair and my Childrens the stylist is always on point and has great hair advice i wouldn't trust any other salon he's honest and wouldn't have you get something if it isn't best for your hair if I could give this salon 10 stars if I would!! -Friendly -Honest -Not pricey read more

Glad to be a regular customer. They style both men and women. I've been going here for a couple years now and Leo is definitely in high demand; always best to just make an appointment. read more

It's been a little over two weeks since I had my first visit with Leon, Ive been on vacation and hadn't got around to it but in the back of my mind I knew I needed to make a point to writing this review because my experience with him was that good! Things you need to know: 1) All the reviews you read about him are true to a T! He is very passionate, kind, professional, well educated and experienced about hair, and with the information about his background in doing hair you might even feel honored to have him working on your mane 2) He asks you what it is you want, as well as give you his honest and educated suggestion, shows you exactly what the cut will look like to verify with you before cutting and once you reach your final conclusion he works his magic with the scissors and voila! (Not much room for miscommunication or surprise cuts here) He also knew how to explain what it was that I wanted better than I could, haha 3) Its very 1 on 1 in his salon so he's completely focused on YOU while working 4) The price almost makes you feel guilty for what you're getting, especially because he treats every clients hair appointment like a masterpiece 5) I've never been so happy with a hair cut like this in way too long! If you're sifting through all these reviews looking for a flaw, you probably won't find one. Just make an appointment you won't be dissatisfied! read more

Loved my cut! Highly recommend Leon. He has a true eye for his work. Very reasonable price. Very happy with the results I will be returning. Thank you! read more

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Great haircut! Leon is a master of his craft. I asked for trim and he asked all the right questions to make sure I got the cut that I wanted. The best haircut I have had in years. I will definitely be back. read more

There is only one guy working there. Idk but I felt awkward by myself.. they should hire more people. My haircut was not the greatest, sorta an uneven layer :(. The guy was nice but I prob won't be back to this salon read more

I honestly was blown away with the treatment and experience I had!! I was impressed from start to finished on how educating Leon was about everything. He was attentive to my hair needs, provided experiential suggestions, and even made my boyfriend feel welcomed while he was waiting for me. You are getting so much more than a high end hair style experience, you are getting superb quality. I highly recommend this salon for all cuts, color, and everything in between for your hair!! And this type of recommendation is not something I would normally provide, but my experience was that INCREDIBLE!! read more

Leon is amazing all around. He's friendly and knowledgeable about hair. My auntie recommended him after I lost my haircut lady to her long battle with cancer just before the pandemic. I called Leon and scheduled my appointment. We started with a shampoo and conditioner wash, he did his magic cutting it and finally he blow dried it to check for symmetry and perfect the cut. I'm love with my hair cut because it feels so healthy and most of all he knows what he's doing wether you have short, long, straight, or curly hair. My haircut date was June 23rd and I can't wait for my trim in a couple of months! Thank you Leon!! read more

I am taken aback. I am so fortunate to have found Leon. I have never really been satisfied with many of my hairstylists. Although I have found some amazing people that can literally do magic with your hair. Leon is at the top of that list. He delivered exactly what I had hoped for. Leon is an artist. His eye for amazingness is visionary. He guides you through what you envision. He speaks to you about what you want, and what can be achieved with what you want. He definitely knows how to position his recommendation, this allows for a compromise that will yield you pure awesomeness. I can not say enough about how great experience I had. I am so very fortunate to have found him. Hands down. It is hair, give it a try. You will not be disappointed. I can not recommend him enough. Get an appointment. read more

Not really sure how to rate this place. I've been here twice: the first time was a great haircut experience, the second was by far my worst haircut experience. Haircut 1: Leon was very knowledgable, gave a great "classic" haircut that grew out fairly well. It's cool that he uses scissors as his only tool. Haircut 2: I went in asking for an asymmetrical lob and told him I'm totally open to adjusting the lengths of the asymmetrical cut as he sees fit. He refused to cut my hair because "asymmetrical haircuts are not a thing": please behold a selection of excuses I received while explaining what I wanted + showing him pictures: -The lady has her hair pushed behind one ear -The lady has product in her hair on one side -The lady has the rest of her hair behind her head on one side -That is a bad haircut and not a precision cut, I can't cut that I appreciate his honesty about not being able to cut that, but also - he's a professional, not a backyard amateur. I pay professionals to figure out how to do things that they may not have necessarily done before. All the more disappointing because I've had asymmetrical cuts in the past that I loved, so I definitely know it's a far cry from impossible. In summary, if you're looking for a classic cut, I'm sure Leon's your guy. If you're looking for anything else, be prepared to be told that it's impossible and hear some odd (albeit entertaining) excuses. Note: I recommended this guy to a friend who told me he refused to cut her hair because she was asking for something impossible. I thought she caught him on a bad day, but apparently this is a thing. read more

I came in here expecting to get a great haircut as all these reviews were 5 stars(questionable after I got this haircut) I walk in and Leon was talking to me about what I wanted to do I said I wanted to cut 2-3 inches and a few layers. I was feeling comfortable and was like, "wow okay he's really hyping himself up, I'm so excited to get this cut!". But then...he starts to cut and I instantly felt like there was something wrong, he kept cutting away at my hair almost 4 inches more than what I told him, my front layers were crooked and when he dried my hair it looked like the most choppy and horrendous cut I've ever had in my entire life! His reviews are not what they say they are and quite frankly he was all talk and no walk. Never coming here again. I now have a terrible hair cut that I have to deal with until my hair is long enough to cut evenly. read more

I have been going to pricier salons in Whittier for years but I wasn't really happy with my last haircut at my usual place. I stopped by on a whim because I was tired of my hair, needed a change had read some good reviews. Leon actually gave me a consultation and asked what I liked and didn't like about my hair. He absolutely transformed my hair! He did not use thinning shears on my thick hair and have me a GREAT haircut. He didn't use any products and my hair still looked good. Leon takes his time, really knows his craft and is a professional. I am definitely coming back! read more

Amazing job from Leon. Thank you for a great haircut .. pleasant surprise to find this gem of a salon with Leon in it..excellent artist with scissors! Thank you yelp for helping me find this place.. read more

Very nice work. We should have taken before/after photos to do this hair transformation any justice at all. I'm so very pleased. Leon was very helpful and very skilled. And I would totally agree, an artist. Refreshingly unconventional just like all great masters of their craft are. Thank you so much Leon. All the best. read more

Leon was so professional and educational. He corrected my "bob" that was uneven styled and cut my hair. Over all i love my hair! Thank you so much for correcting !!!!! read more

Salon Tulear - Hair Stylists Near Me - Whittier, California

Still the best kept secret in Whittier and the best hair stylist. Not all the glam of other shops but the glam of a great cut. I always walk out feeling beautiful. read more

Leon is amazing! I went to this salon for a pixie cut. What caught my attention was the pictures of his hair artwork. Every other salon had the same long hair blowouts with layered cuts. I felt so comfortable giving this place a shot by the amazing pictures of his haircuts that he had up. I recently cut my hair 3 weeks ago and I hated it. It was not what I wanted. Leon is really cool and easy going. He explained everything in detail and made sure he understood what I wanted. While he was cutting my hair I felt like I was in the scene from Edward Scissor Hands, where is is cutting all of the ladies hair. He is just amazing! His technique wowed me. I left feeling so good, confident, and what can I say. I LOVE my hair! read more

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Leon is an artist! He cuts and styles my hair in ways I have only imagined. I always get compliments and refer anyone who will hear me. Thanks Leon. read more