Leo is super knowledgeable about the science behind hair. Tested my hair to make sure which kind of perm is best and if it would be good for my hair. Treated and restored my hair health, bouncy and glossy now. Designs styles to fit face shape, giving a vibrant youthful look. More on the modern and trendy side, yet cozy. I got the latest trend, the digital perm! I went in with damaged hair and boring style. Came out looking amazing! Loved my new look, very impressive! read more

Scissors The Salon - Layers, restorative hair treatment, then digital perm. - Hair Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Leo gave me a haircut and it turned out really amazing. It was easy to make an appointment and the pricing was affordable. The salon had a relaxing atmosphere. Leo and the lady at the front desk were nice. Parking was easy to find in the morning. I'm planning to return when my roots need a touch up. read more

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I've been searching for a great salon nearby for a long time, and I finally found it. I called on a Tuesday afternoon, and within minutes I was in the chair with Leo. I didn't come in with a specific style in mind, but I knew my concerns. Leo listened carefully, offered thoughtful suggestions, and walked me through his process step by step. The entire experience felt incredibly reassuring--I truly felt I could trust him with my hair. At one point, I asked about ongoing hair treatments. Instead of immediately recommending something, he suggested we wait until the end to see if it was even necessary, which I really appreciated. The results exceeded my expectations. The cut suits me perfectly, and I absolutely love it. After reassessing my hair, Leo explained that treatment wasn't needed right now since removing the split ends and adjusting the weight helped my hair naturally fall into place. From start to finish, the service, experience, and results were exceptional. I couldn't be happier and will definitely be coming back. Thank you, Leo! read more

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I found this salon needing only a quick trim for curtain bangs but didn't think I found THE salon for me. This humble store is located in a small but packed plaza. I was accommodated for my last minute appointment immediately and Leo went straight to work. He noticed the issues with my hair and provided logical reasoning. I was apprehensive to listen to him at first since previous stylists at different salons failed my hair but I just went with what he wanted as he was very confident. I did not regret my decision to listen to him at all! I've received multiple compliments for my hair and it actually looks so good unstyled! It framed my face perfectly making it look small and snatched. I'm currently waiting for my hair to grow out more before coming back to try his digital perm! Will update when the time comes read more

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Great experience! Shampoo, cut and styling were all amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

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Not sure if it was Gigi's relaxing head massage during the shampoo or May's super friendly advice that'll make me come back -- maybe both I booked my appointment just two days before and they still fit me in at the time I wanted. I came right when they opened (10am on a weekday) so it was nice and quiet. I got a haircut, color, and highlights. The color wasn't exactly what I pictured, probably because I didn't explain it well enough and I still can't really see the highlights yet, but I'm trusting the process , maybe a couple or three more wash. May was so nice though and gave me some great tips on how to blow-dry for volume (still I can't get it right at home though!).. Anyway, everyone there was super nice and accommodating. They seem to know what they're doing -- you just have to be specific about what you want. I'll give an update in a couple of weeks once the highlights show up! read more

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Darling morning convo and cut with May. She's very attentive to my insecurities and my vision to have a voluminous lazy girl hair cut. She did a fantastic job putting my Pinterest photos to my hair. Scissors will be my new go to hair salon. Thank you, May! Price on point with the neighborhood salons. Plenty of parking in the shopping center and a nice area to grab lunch too. read more

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Thank you Leo for my beautiful cut. You did exactly what I asked, face framing with large layers. Highly recommended my new hair stylist read more

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Came in with flat, lifeless hair and left feeling completely transformed! I got a face-framing cut that brought so much life and movement back into my hair. Ask for Leo, he truly has a perfectionist's eye when it comes to styling. He knew exactly what would complement my face shape and made thoughtful adjustments throughout the cut. The layers are absolutely perfect! Leo gave my hair volume and even slimmed my face in the most flattering way. I'll definitely be coming back as it was worth every penny. $65 for a women's haircut and I walked out feeling like a whole new person! read more

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After my previous experience, May reached out to me and offered to fix my hair. Originally this whole appointment was with her but since she was on vacation at the time (which I did not know about and the other staff did not tell me) they had passed me to someone else which now leads us to this moment. It took about 3 hours to fix my hair and she was super patient, caring, and communicative throughout the entire process. With what she was given with, she really worked her magic and evened everything out the best she could. I was so satisfied and happy after the correction that I felt alot better about everything and even went as far as deciding to bring my mom here for a haircut because May redeemed the whole salon and my experience for me. Even days later May was still checking up on me and asking if my haircut was okay and if I liked everything. She truly cares about her job and is super skilled. I am now back to being a customer at Scissors but I will only go to May! My mom loved her haircut and they had great conversations. When you book, ask for May! read more

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This was my second time getting my hair cut by Leo, and I'm just as happy as the first! He really takes his time with everything--shampoo, conditioning, cutting, and styling. You can tell he's attentive and genuinely wants your hair to look its best. Gigi is always so pleasant and welcoming as well, which makes the whole experience even better. The vibe here is relaxed and professional. Highly recommend! read more

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Great place to get a last-minute cut for layers and face-framing pieces! They took me in as soon as I got there, and they (I believe Leo? and the front desk lady) were very attentive and sweet. He washed my hair, cut it while keeping it long, sprayed all sorts of serums, and styled my hair quickly and efficiently. He also gave me a free bottle of leave-in hair serum! They were communicative every step of the way, and let me pay by Zelle because I didn't have cash. Card is $3 extra- bring cash!! I will be back here for my next haircut. read more

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I recently moved to Alabama and was on the hunt for a new hairdresser. Let me start by saying do not sleep on this Hair Salon!! Leo was amazing, he did a consultation before getting into the wash and cut of my hair. We discussed how I wanted my hair to feel and look and he Nailed it ! Thank you Leo ! You can tell this is a hairdresser who truly enjoys their line of work! read more

Came here because of the great reviews on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did. I hadn't gotten a haircut in over a year and my hair had become damaged with brittle ends. Leo was my hairstylist, and the entire experience was amazing. I'm very picky about who cuts my hair, but Leo took his time and was incredibly detail-oriented--starting from the consultation to the wash, the cut, and the styling. He gave me exactly what I asked for and kept my length as much as possible. I paid $70 for a long haircut. Just a heads-up: bring cash because there's a $3 fee for debit and credit card payments. Overall, I would absolutely come back. read more

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Leo was my stylist and I had an amazing experience from start to finish! He provided extraordinary service and paid close attention to every detail. He took the time to listen to what I wanted, offered great suggestions, and delivered exactly the look I had in mind. The customer service was outstanding -- friendly, professional, and truly focused on making sure I was happy with the result. I left feeling confident and completely satisfied with my haircut. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-quality service and a stylist who genuinely cares about their clients! read more

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Found this place on Yelp and came in for the first time. Leo did a great job on my haircut, he took his time and paid close attention to detail. Very happy with the results. read more

Leo was great! I came in wanting layers and a v shape cut but he explained that since my hair is thin it won't look good so I just let him do whatever he thinks look the best and I loved the results! The lady at the front helped wash my hair and she was really friendly as well. Total came out to $70+tip. read more

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Just moved to this area and found Scissors through Yelp! I was able to call and make an appointment on the day of with May. My hair was washed when I arrived. After the wash I spoke to May about my hair concerns and asked her for recommendations. I didn't have a specific style I wanted, but May was so great at recommending what was best for me based on my hair type and face shape! I had such a great experience, and a few months out my hair has grown out well. I will definitely be coming back when I need a cut again I had such a great experience with May, she was great at teaching me how to care and style my hair for when I get home. She is a great stylist and also a great teacher! Will definitely be getting my hair cut by her again in the future(: read more

We've been coming to Leo for over a year now, we love how much he pours himself into every client in his chair. Here's my daughter so happy with her cut! Thank you for making her feel like a princess read more

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One of the best haircuts I've ever gotten. Leo is really excellent and went above and beyond my expectations. For $65 it includes wash, cut, and styling. I accidentally fell asleep for most of the haircut so my head was not stable but Leo didn't want to wake me up so he just worked around me. I wouldn't have minded if he woke me up but that was very nice of him. I'll def be coming back for all my future haircuts. read more

I had such a great experience here! Leo was amazing--so patient and skilled with my thick hair. I usually have a hard time finding a salon that can really manage it, but he took his time and made sure everything came out beautifully. The owner was also super kind and made me feel very welcome. I'm so happy I found this place--definitely a 5-star experience from start to finish! read more

Scissors The Salon - Women's Haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Leo is wonderful! He may not be fully fluent in English, but you can tell he truly wants to give you the haircut you're asking for. At around $70, I'd say the price is very fair for the quality. It was also easy to make an appointment. I called and went in an hour later. I just showed him an inspo photo and results were pretty close to the photo. Leo also made sure to keep my hair long (even though I wouldn't it shorter, but I couldn't explain it lol). So if you only want to cut a few inches off - he'll listen to that! On top of that, the blowout was amazing. I walked out of the salon and immediately noticed people glancing at my hair. The cut and style both looked gorgeous, and I'm so happy with the result. This is definitely going to be my new go-to spot for haircuts. read more

Mai was amazing my mom was really happy with her cut, after a horrible experience. We will be coming back my mom was out of town visiting she will be making trips just to come see. This salon has great service and listen to your concerns and wants. Definitely come in and give them a try! You will not regret it! She took the time on how to style and maintain her cut. read more

Scissors The Salon - My moms new cut by Mai - Hair Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

My hair stylist Leo did a great job with my hair. I showed him the style I want and he did a great job. He actually know how to style my hair. I have not gotten my hair cut in so long. It's so hard to find a good hairstylist. He did a great job. I will be coming here to get my hair cut from now on. I totally recommend this place and Leo my hair stylist. read more

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I will come back!! I love your hair cut! And leo very kind, he teach me how to blow dry my hair at home. read more

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EDIT/UPDATE: Leo reached out and asked if he could fine-tune my hair for no added cost. I am very satisfied with this experience. He was attentive cutting my hair and explained his reasoning. Somehow he made my bangs look longer which I like! Some parts still seem uneven but he explained that was the style and straight across wouldn't look as good which I trust. He genuinely wanted to make my hair look better and said I could reach out anytime if I have hair trouble. He curled my hair and also gave me a free curly hair treatment bottle! They did not ask me to change my review but I am bumping this up to 4 stars for the positive service. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Very disappointing considering the positive reviews for this place. It started out good but the actual hair cutting portion was a let down. I first showed my inspiration photos to Leo and he pointed out which photos wouldn't turn out the same because of my straight hair type. He spoke only Mandarin and I understood maybe 25% of his explanations since I can understand the language a little bit but he seemed thorough and well thought out (though I wish I spoke Mandarin so I could ask questions and comment about the process or ask for changes). He also decided to tone down my bleached blonde edges for a more blended brown which I thought was great (though it was an added cost which I didn't know until the end). For the actual hair cut I noticed for my bangs he didn't measure the shape or compare the left to the right, he randomly snipped at my hair and by the end of it you could tell. I thought he would fix it at the end but I'm guessing he wanted this kind of look? I'm not sure but the bangs are so uneven. One side of my hair is longer than the other and when I tussle my hair there are strands that are different lengths. I wish he took more care in intentionally cutting the hair lengths. This is my first time trying bangs and I am really not liking it. The total was $155 minus tip. There was an added $5 fee for using credit cards. Hoping I can find a better place elsewhere. I have included my before and after pics and my shag mullet inspo pics I showed him at the beginning. :( it looks sooo far from it read more

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First time I came in to get a nice cut for my tween daughter. She had straight and fine hair. He gave her a really cute cut which brought out the volume in her hair and framed her face nicely. I was impressed because Leo seemed to be a master at his craft. Although there is a language barrier it was fine and we communicated through translator. He handled my dry and thin hair with care. This was the first time someone has recommended to perm the roots and bangs to create volume. The cut was beautiful and brought life back into my hair. He also gave me styling tips. Great customer service. The other staff are really friendly and attentive as well. read more

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I got my hair cut by Leo and he did such a great job. He suggested I go with more layers and I liked how my hair came out. His assistant was also very lovely and gave me the best scalp massage when she washed my hair she was so gentle. I highly recommend Scissors The Salon.! read more

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Leo did such a great job at cutting and styling my hair! I love it, my hair feels so much softer and healthier! read more

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Absolutely loved the service! I called to see if I could get a same-day haircut, and Leo was able to fit me in. I was adamant about keeping my length, and he totally respected that. He was checking in with me throughout the process and even freshened up my previous cut! I'm happy with how it turned out and really appreciate the care he took. Paid $68 + tip, would recommend! read more

Scissors The Salon - Haircut by Leo-- U-Shape with Long Layers and Face Framing pieces - Hair Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

The stylist May contacted me and she offered to redo my hair at no cost. May first started by showing me different styles that she thought would look good and tips on how to maintain the hair as well. She was very thorough of each step she did. Overall the hair came out well and just how I pictured it. The fact that she was willing to redo the hair when I was unhappy with the first time it was done (was done by a different stylist) shows that she does care about her client's hair. read more

I walked in a little nervous since it was my first time at this salon and I wasn't sure how the language barrier would go. But Leo completely exceeded my expectations! I showed him an inspiration photo, and he brought it to life--even better than I imagined. He took his time, paid so much attention to detail, and was incredibly kind throughout the whole process. I left feeling so happy with my hair and can't wait to come back! read more

Leo was amazing!! It had been over a year since my last cut. Took 6 inches off with long layers. Cut and style looks amazing! Thank you! read more

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The first time I came here, I got my bangs trimmed because they had gotten a tad bit long and didn't feel comfortable cutting it on my own. It was a guy who did it and he did a wonderful job! I was very satisfied with the result that I came back again a second time. This time, it was a lady who trimmed my bangs. She was very nice and even taught me how to trim it on my own!! Said it's very simple and if I mess it up, i can come in and she'll fix it for me. I've been on the hunt for a salon in the SGV area as my previous hair lady is really out of the way. I think this will now be my go to place for all my hair services! :) will post an updated review when a haircut and color is due! read more

I was looking for a place to do shampoo and blowdry for my super thick hair. I am glad they were available. They did a good job and I will definitely go back . It was $30 plus tip. Reasonable pricing. Salon is clean and I highly recommend. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE! Asked Leo for a U-Shaped haircut w/long layers & face shaping layers in the front. He did a marvelous job! I'll be coming back for years to come! read more

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Great experience overall. The haircut was clean, well-executed, and exactly what I asked for. The stylist was attentive and professional. I left feeling refreshed and confident will definitely be returning. read more

I was able to make a same day appointment, and the staff there were really nice. I loved the haircut that was done by Leo!

update 03/2024: our regular stylist sharon has moved salons and no longer works here. took my little brother here for his haircut on a sunday afternoon and it wasnt busy. for reference: my brother has naturally wavy/curly asian hair and requested a trim + taper on the sides. patrick was the barber who cut his hair. my brother requested for his hair to be not too short, but he thinks that the barber cut his hair a little bit too short for his liking. it was enough so that his curls were gone so he will probably need to take some time to re-grow it out. he's had better haircuts, and did not love this one. his haircut was $45 +tip and included a wash before and after! it took around 30min-1hr. i think the vibe has changed a lot since our old hairstylist changed salons, the staff is a little bit older and more traditional. read more

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I've been going with May at Scissors Salon for the past 15 years, and it continues to be my go-to place for all things style. Their exceptional service and genuine care for customers set them apart. The staff not only make you feel welcome every time, but they also have an incredible eye for fashion and detail. Whether it's a fresh cut, color, or styling advice, I always leave feeling confident and well taken care of. Scissors Salon isn't just a salon--it's a place where style meets comfort, and that's why I love it. read more