I initially came to Larisa with a botched dye job: it cost a fortune to fix, but she did a good job…read morewith what we had to work with. Larisa was a master at making people feel "special". Over the next year, she made me believe that she truly cared about me. There were times I'd walk into the salon and she'd be with a high-level client or have 2-3 other clients in the same time slot as me- and would just leave me in the bowl for upwards of an hour, processing. To do my roots and color refresh on my above-shoulder hair took anywhere from 5-12 hours. She constantly canceled. One time she cancelled right before an expensive headshot session I had, forcing me to reschedule both the hair appointment and the shoot which she then canceled, again. I told her if I rescheduled my shoot a third time, I would be charged by the photographer. She curtly replied "I do my best to accommodate clients". Many times I would come home late after a long day of processing in the salon with my head SNOWING flakes. When I texted her pictures of my concerns she would say it was "your body, not the products". Without answers, I would end up having to scrub my scalp repeatedly to get the dead skin from snowing all over my shoulders and lap constantly, fading my expensive color refresh all because I was left in the bowl with dye on my scalp hours past the max processing time, while she attended to other priorities. The final straw came when I booked an appointment months in advance of my sister's wedding, expressing to Larisa the importance of this event in my life. Down to the wire, Larisa cancelled and then talked me into letting Katrina do my hair. I expressed my doubts and was reassured that Katrina would be able to do my hair just like she did it. When I got to that appointment, the spot Larisa told me I could no longer have was actually the result of her putting a new client in my original time slot. She left the salon early. Katrina, who struggled to figure out the hair color and kept holding up pieces of my hair to say "this breakage is not from me okay?" kept me at the salon until after midnight. I was so delirious that I defeatedly agreed to anything after 12 hours. The next morning I woke up and realized my there were LARGE HOLES throughout my hair. When I wrote Larisa my concerns, she suggested I buy more hair products, later suggesting I pay Katrina for hair extensions. Days later I reluctantly texted Larisa again asking if she thought it was a good idea to do extensions on my hair which was breaking off at mid-shaft. I told her I was having a hard time focusing and that my scalp was burned at my appointment multiple times. 7 days later she asked me what I thought had happened. When I told her it felt like a million tiny beads all over my scalp from the damage, she simply said "I'll have Kat text you to resolve this". Since Larisa was both the salon owner and the one I had the initial appointment with, I told her it wasn't for Katrina to solve when she was the reason my hair was messed up in the first place. Her reply: "Please don't put negative ill feelings on me when all I've done is help you and get you in whenever I possibly could". I apologized for hurting her and once again, she went radio silent. Days later I told her I just wanted to move past any hard feelings, that Katrina would no longer reply to my attempts, and that she had refunded me the price of the service but not my extremely gracious tip. Larisa read all my messages and never responded. I started posting stories about how helpless and ugly I felt, and how abandoned I felt in my darkest hours by people I had considered my heroes. I never named Larisa, and yet Larisa continued to watch every single story I posted, never once clicking out. She then posted a story of her talking about how she was sitting in the salon ALL day with "nothing to do" because she had FOUR CLIENT CANCELLATIONS. She went on to say that she considers every relationship with her clients to be "special", and that it wasn't right that so many of her clients had cancelled on her and left her out of work for the day. Even after having a full day open where she could have replied or fit me in for an appointment so we could FIX MY HAIR BEFORE MY SISTERS WEDDING- she continued to leave me on read. When I realized it was no accident: that she had cost me so much money, abandoned me, and refused ANY accountability to me whatsoever, I blocked her. This journey led me to my colorist of the past four years: she has decades of celebrity clients and long waitlists. And yet, she heard my story, and made space in her schedule to try to salvage my hair before the wedding. She could not believe the price this person was charging or the damage she had done on my hair. Take a look at the before and afters- you won't believe it either. My scalp? Never "snowed" again since. Guess it's just "my body" though. The moral of the story is: never trust a hair influencer.

I have been a client of Larisa's for about 10 years and have always loved her work, which is why…read morethis review is difficult to write. Unfortunately, the quality of her work no longer outweighs the repeated issues I have experienced with scheduling and customer service. Over the years, I have had multiple appointments confirmed only to have them rescheduled because she "forgot" about another commitment she had. Most recently, I requested an appointment and was offered June 19, which I accepted and planned time off work for. The day before, I was told it needed to be rescheduled to June 25. Although I was frustrated, I accepted the new date and let it go. On June 25, I took half a day off work, drove an hour to the salon, and arrived 20 minutes early for my appointment, only to find the salon locked. When I texted, I was told she had forgotten to add me to her schedule and that we would need to reschedule again. She apologized and refunded my deposit, but her only solution was to reschedule despite the fact that rescheduling meant waiting several more weeks. I understand that mistakes happen, but this was incredibly disrespectful of my time, especially given the repeated scheduling issues I have experienced over the years. What made this even more frustrating is that Larisa has publicly spoken on social media about how upsetting it is when clients are late or fail to show up for appointments because it costs her time and money. Those feelings are completely valid, and she has every right to enforce policies that protect her business. However, I found it difficult to reconcile those messages with my own experience as a long-time client. Respect for time should go both ways. Clients also take time off work, spend money on gas, rearrange their schedules, and lose income when appointments are repeatedly rescheduled or, in my case, forgotten altogether. I have been loyal, to a fault, to Larisa and her work for over a decade. I supported her before she opened her own salon, have spent thousands of dollars on services, left positive reviews, and have recommended many people to her over the years because I truly believed in her talent. It is disheartening to say that I can no longer recommend her. Larisa is undeniably talented, but reliability and professionalism are also part of the service clients pay for. After giving this a great deal of thought, I no longer have confidence in the scheduling process or trust that my appointments will be honored. For me, that trust has been lost. Los Angeles is filled with incredibly talented hairstylists who not only produce beautiful work but also value their clients' time and have scheduling systems they can rely on. If you are considering booking with Larisa, I would encourage you to do so only if you have a very flexible schedule and are comfortable with the possibility of last-minute changes. I genuinely wish Larisa the best, but after 10 years as a loyal client, I can no longer support a business where I do not feel my time is respected.

I absolutely LOVE Felipe!! I've been going to him for many years, and I've had the opportunity to…read morewatch him grow so much in his career. He recently joined The Blondery crew a few months ago, and I'm genuinely so proud of him and everything he continues to accomplish! One of the biggest reasons I trust Felipe so much is because my hair is BEYOND healthy. He always gives me the best advice when it comes to maintaining and caring for my hair, and I feel extremely confident trusting him with it. I'm currently blonde and I am OBSESSED with how my hair looks! He really takes his time perfecting your hair, and his pricing absolutely reflects the amount of time, care, knowledge, and work he puts into every appointment. Felipe is also incredibly easy to work with and talk to. He always has such a positive attitude, keeps his work station clean, and is always on time. He's not only talented behind the chair, but he's also a great teacher when it comes to hair he explains things, gives great advice, and genuinely knows his craft. And his BLOWOUTS?! I'm obsessed every single time! I always leave his chair feeling beautiful, confident, and so happy with my hair. I absolutely love Felipe and his work, and after all these years, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a stylist they can truly trust! His instagram handle to view his work is @hair_phlip

Phillip has been doing my hair for over 10 years, and I follow him wherever he works because he's…read moretruly that good. I'm extremely picky when it comes to my hair, and I wouldn't trust anyone else. He's an incredibly talented stylist who listens carefully, pays attention to every detail, and is always honest about what's realistic for your hair and your desired look. He won't do something just because you're willing to pay for it. Instead, he'll offer thoughtful suggestions and guide you toward the best outcome, which I really appreciate. On top of his talent, Phillip is kind, funny, and makes every appointment enjoyable. His work speaks for itself and reflects both his years of experience and his artistic eye. I've recommended him to so many friends and family members over the years, and every single one of them has become a repeat client. I can't recommend Phillip highly enough. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about his clients and consistently delivers beautiful results, he's the one!

I have been following Olga for quite some time now on social media and had a consultation with her…read moreabout what products could be useful for dandruff, considering I have curly hair. Let's just say she has been the first person to give me such good advice on what products to use and how to use them I also appreciated her warning me about scalp scrubs a new trend that has become very popular in many salons but which one must be careful with because as persons we could confuse dandruff with other conditions such as psoriasis. So a scrub could make this kind of condition worse. So, as you can see, she truly cares about clients' overall well-being and making sure they have the best hair possible. Totally recommend paying her a visit. You will walk out with amazing hair and with knowledge of how to care for it effectively. Much thanks, Elsie

I've had everything from balayage, highlights, to dying my hair blonde several times over the…read moreyears, and I can confidently say that Olga is an expert!! After going to her, I will never trust anyone else with my hair--period. Not to mention, she's super fun and lively, and you'll have a great time while beautifying yourself. Just do yourself a favor and book with her already--your hair will thank you!

I had a poor experience with Meg earlier in the year when I went in for a haircut and highlights. I…read morehad liked my previous experiences with her and had sent her new clients, but will no longer be recommending her after my last visit as I found her communication and business practices to be quite shoddy. I confirmed the price with her ahead of our appointment and once again during our consultation. I had also received a discount code from her that she said she would apply to the visit. Midway through our appointment while we were making small talk she abruptly informed me that she would be charging me more than what she herself had confirmed during the consultation. It came out of nowhere and was very disorienting. When I reminded her of the discount, she made something up on the spot about how the new higher price still reflected the discount. It was super shady and vague and I felt extremely uncomfortable. I could not leave because my head was wrapped in foil and bleach when she chose to announce this change. The color also did not come out the way we had discussed and she pretty much rushed me out of the chair while we were still within our appointment window and kept making passive aggressive jabs about how she had other clients coming in and how she should charge me even more. It's clear that she was disorganized and had not planned her schedule well and was taking that urgency out on her clients. I found the experience to be unprofessional and baffling and will not be returning.

Genai is the most unprofessional hairdresser I have ever encountered…read more As tears were running down my face because I was concerned that my hair was getting shorter than I wanted, Genai insulted me, mocked me for being upset, and dismissed my concerns instead of showing even the most basic level of professionalism or compassion. Rather than taking a moment to communicate with me, she told me to leave before my haircut was even finished. I walked out with an uneven, unfinished haircut and was left shocked by how I was treated. No client should ever be humiliated for expressing concern about their own hair. The haircut left awful and uneven and The treatment was far worse !

Absolutely hands down the most amazing stylist! I showed her exactly what I wanted and she did…read moreexactly that. She was so kind and so helpful on giving me tips on how to take care of my hair since I am new to the hair extensions club. The best part is we both vibe with Young Miko. She definitely gained a new forever client!!

Truly the BEST !! I am so thankful I found Anastacia she truly is an expert at what she does. If…read moreyou are thinking about it, think no more! It's the best decision I have ever made. It has made my mornings getting ready for work so much easier! I have naturally curly hair so I don't spend so much money on taming my hair anymore. I wake up brush it and go! Thank you so much.

Got a referral from a friend for Crystal and she's transformed my hair! Amazing curly/wavy cut with…read moregreat grow out. Introduced me to DesignMe products which have also been transformational. She was using them to finish my hair and I loved how it looked, so I asked her for the rec (there's zero pushing of products from the salon or anything, something I always worry about). She's also given me really helpful home styling tips when I asked. When I first started going to Crystal, I was hyper price conscious of going to the salon for color, and had done some home dye. Crystal wasn't judgemental or offended, and in fact gave me GREAT tips for doing color at home! Her cut prices are super reasonable for LA, especially relative to how good the cut is (it's GREAT). I'm going gray, and strategized a blending plan with Crystal and she's been moving me from dye red to natural dark blonde w/ highlights to blend the gray. She alleviated my worries in making the transition, and hasn't been overly pushy on pricey highlights. She did them in a way that I wouldn't need touch-ups/to get them done regularly, in fact. She also told me what toner/developer to buy from Sally's to tone my hair between appointments, which I really appreciate. I can't believe how much I love my (mostly natural) hair now! Great stylist and I'd recommend her to anyone.

My review is after my Magic Sleek treatment with Deborah, the owner of the salon. When I called…read moreDeborah prior to making an appointment I asked how long the treatment lasted and she said at least 6 months. She also told me based on what I told her, the cost of my treatment would be from $375-$475. Not only did my treatment cost $550 (plus of course a tip), my treatment didn't even last three months! I understand how long it lasts depends on how often I wash my hair, but I only wash my hair 1-2 times a week. I'm very disappointed that I threw money in the trash. Also, she claimed that it doesn't smell and it smelled awful for the first month minimum every time I washed and blow dried my hair.

Let me start by Ani is an incredible hairstylist and color specialist! I've been a loyal client for…read more4 years and counting, visiting every 30 days. The quality, consistency, and care are unmatched. I wouldn't go to anyone else. Highly recommended! Photos and videos posted speak for themselves! Thank you for always making me more confident! Xoxo

Adorami Salon is located in Studio City, just above Hollywood. Convenient from the 101, Adorami has…read morefree parking in front as well as street parking all around. I'm a client of Andi Issa's for about 15 years now and am excited to see her in this gorgeous space! Andi has taken care of all of my hair needs from fun, summer highlights to color maintenance as I've gotten older. I've even sent friends, partners and family to her and they looked great. What I love is that Andi takes her work seriously - if you text her and book, she'll get back to you straightaway and never ghost you. She's always on time and if not, she'll let you know. Dependability is key to success! Andi also helped get me through the pandemic making housecalls and working in the yard. A time I'll never forget - I still had great hair in my work zooms! But seriously, she's flexible and makes housecalls if a client is in a bind. Give Adorami a shout through Yelp (10% off for new clients!) or contact Andi through her Yelp page or Instagram @hair_by_andi for your quote and you won't be disappointed!!

I was looking for a colorist and found iColorHair, and I'm so glad I did! From my first…read moreconsultation, she was incredibly thorough and genuinely cared about the integrity of my hair. She asked detailed questions about my hair history, how I care for it, and exactly what I wanted. We first took my hair platinum while maintaining its integrity, and later I decided to go copper--and both results were beautiful! She also took the time to explain different techniques and options for extensions, making sure I would have the time and ability to properly care for them. Her attention to detail, knowledge, and care really stand out. I would recommend iColorHair a thousand times over for any hair service!

Ani is amazing! I had over 16 inches cut off, and she did such a great job. My hair is super thick,…read morecoarse, and wavy. Other stylists have struggled with it, but Ani makes it look easy. She is very knowledgeable with what cuts will work with each hair type. I'm really happy with my haircut and highly recommend iColorHair!