I had an amazing experience at Shadows Hair Salon! Mahshid did such a fantastic job with my haircut. She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted and gave me a style that suits me perfectly. She is talented, detail-oriented, and truly cares about her clients. The salon was clean, welcoming, and professional, and I felt comfortable throughout the entire appointment. I absolutely love how my hair turned out--it looks healthy, stylish, and easy to manage. If you're looking for someone who genuinely knows what she's doing, I highly recommend Mahshid. I'll definitely be coming back! Thank you, Mahshid! read more

I had a wonderful experience with my hairdresser Mahshid. She listened carefully to what I wanted and worked hard to make sure I was happy with the result. When I wasn't completely satisfied with my hairstyle at first, she kindly made changes and created exactly the look I had envisioned. Her patience, professionalism, and attention to detail were truly appreciated. I left feeling confident and very happy with my new hairstyle. Highly recommended!. Thank you Mahshid. read more

My hairdresser from 2023 is working there, so I made a appointment with him. He did not disappoint, gave me a great cut. His name is Tim O'Conner for anyone looking for a new hairdresser. read more

Took my mom here because a friend recommended Mahshid. We explained in detail what color and cut we wanted and we were very disappointed. She ended up over processing the highlights and the cut we could've gotten at fantastic Sam. Seriously don't try the salon or Mahshid. I had called her prior to coming in and received pricing and when it came to paying, she pulled a bait and switch and overcharged us. Her customer service skills are below average and she's definitely not personable a very phony person that is only after your money. To those poor ladies out there... do yourself a favor and stay away from this place. It's ran like a mom and Pop's place. Runs down and needs remodeling! read more

I was extremely happy with my visit with Minchau! She's an amazing hairstylist and I love the way she colored and styled my hair!! I will definitely be back!! Linda read more

I had been looking for a good hair salon in Irvine, and Shadow Hair Salon more than satisfied. Clean, well maintained, friendly vibe. Sami, my hair stylist, is very skilled and patient. She took time asking detailed questions about the style I would like. Offered suggestions that helped to make the choice. The end result is a cut and style that looks both professional and friendly. I would unhesitatingly recommend the salon, and Sami, to all. read more

I've been wanting to get my hair done but haven't had the time. Finally a day off, called them and they were able to squeeze me in on a Monday afternoon. I was greeted upon arrival and they told me since I had a lot of hair that it was going to take 2 hours to get done with all the highlights, tone, and shampoo & conditioning. No problem I'd figure with my type of hair. My stylist was super sweet and let me nap during most of the process while she was doing my hair. Actually after 3 hours, my hair looked healthy and full of life. A nice caramel highlight and easy long curls, I love it! I know that other reviews they mention the service was rude but I disagree. They are kind and actually do care. I think the price estimation was kind of expensive but splurging on myself once in a while is okay so I didn't mind since they got everything taken care of all in a day. :) read more

What a great hair cut . And color. They are very friendly and it's a beautiful salon . I will be back . Thankyou Denise

I went in to see Manijeh for a root touch-up on my partial highlights and a long bob haircut, and she gave me exactly what I was looking for. I love the length (not too long or too short!) and the color matched the existing highlights perfectly. I'll be returning in a few months for another touch-up. Thank you! read more

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I've been bringing my mom to Mahshid for years & can't believe I haven't left a review! We love Shadows Hair salon but due to the quarantine, and out of extreme caution, we haven't been in since March. Today was our first visit and it's so reassuring to see how much care they put in to make sure they're following all the safety protocols. Masks are required, physical distance maintained and stations get sanitized. Definitely felt taken care of and so glad we can get back to some kind of normal routine. If you've been looking for a safe and caring salon, you will not be disappointed. This is a small business worth supporting!!! read more

Like someone else said here, I walked in to get a cut and was ignored initially. I stood at the counter watching a lady scroll through her phone without ever once looking up to see who had just walked in. I had to say "excuse me" and she looked up at me as if I was the one being rude. I then asked if she had any openings for an easy trim and she basically told me to come back later. I walked out and will never go back again. I had my hair done here for the last 3 Years, but that experience totally threw me off. DON'T GO HERE! read more

I love this salon. Yvette Manary is amazing! I only trust her with my hair. highly recommend read more

Soudy did an amazing job on my hair ! I came in because the competitor hair salon down the plaza said they couldn't correct my hair color. Soudy advised me and took her time with my hair. Thank you so much read more

I've gone to Sherry two or three times before and she's always been really great about taking the time to cut my hair carefully and precisely. Give her about 2 hours to work on your hair. It seems that Sherry is the most comfortable doing A-line haircuts, which is a stylish and flattering hairstyle for all types of hair and face shapes, but if you want another cut, be sure to bring in pictures and defend your choice or it might somehow end up looking like an A-line bob anyways. I like that this is a friendly little salon, very clean, and relaxed with a variety of really different looking stylists, so there's something for everyone, which is a reflection on the clientele that frequent this salon. Be sure to get to your appointment early as the parking lot is small and often crowded, particularly during the afternoon. For a wash, cut and simple style, expect to pay around $55-60. read more

I went in today for a cut. When I walked in the door I was completely ignored by the receptionist & stood there trying to get her attention for some time. She finally looked at me & said "what?" Uh.. not a good way to greet a customer. I told her I needed a trim but I had an appointment 2 blocks down at 11 (I arrived at 9:30). I asked if a cut before then would be possible, the shop was empty except one person getting their nails done. The hair stylist was just sitting in the chair. The receptionist just gave me a nasty look and shook her head. I asked if a bang cut could happen in that time & she rolled her eyes and walked away from the desk. HORRIBLE! I will never go somewhere with service like this. Also, her hair looked terrible... she may want to brush it before coming to work at a salon. read more

It is rare I write reviews, but my experience at this salon deserved it. I was a first time patron. My appointment was late in the day. The stylist was on time and started immediately (one of two positives). I asked for a trim; an inch or two off my existing hair style. The stylist was confused about what I wanted. I stated to take the original shape and cut in inch or so up. The cut/style took a total of one hour and 20 minutes. Remember, this is a TRIM. While the stylist was meticulous, I did not ask for that. Overall, the haircut came out great (the second positive). Here are my gripes... The salon states "best in". The premises itself is dirty, rundown, and needs a facelift. The scissors, combs, etc. were reused from a previous client and still had hair in them. The best part (sense my sarcasm, please) was the fact the stylist only used a smock, no towel around my neck. Needless to say, I had hair EVERYWHERE...down my back, in my bra, and embedded in my clothes! Doing laundry to try to get rid of it was a bust. All of my other clothes ended up covered in hair. I will never go back. Ever. read more

I have been going to Shadows Hair for over a year to get my hair done by different stylists. All have been very good until once I needed to shape my eyebrows because the wax lady at the other nail place was busy so I asked Mashied to do my eyebrows for me, it literally gave me a face lift!! wow! , her skills in designing eyebrows are top notch. I honestly didn't think I had beautiful eyebrows until Mashied shaped them for me! I love my eyebrows now :) If you haven't tried eyebrow threading or want and amazing blowdry & not sure where to go , then this is the place to go , why ?? because staff are friendly , clean and very skillful !! read more

Everyone was so friendly ! My hair turned out GREAT ! The price is competitive , I would recommend making an appt , they get very busy!

So Mahshid (i think--the owner) Japanese straightened my hair and it looked gorgeous! i LOVE it. She has done it before and did a really thorough job. She's friendly and makes conversation with you too. Only thing is that it was kind of pricey ($350-400), which is normal for japanese straightening, but some other salons do it for cheaper. 3 Days later, as planned, i came back for a quick trim because my ends were damaged from the procedure, and one of the other stylists trimmed my hair. It was a "dry" hair cut and it was alright but i feel like she didn't cut a lot of the ends because i still had so many fried and split ends. Overall pretty nice salon and good stylists, oh and its very Persian. read more

Shadows salon is fabulous! Masjid the owner and also my hat stylist is the very best in the universe! This showdown salon is perfect for any and all hair needs! They are rated the highest possible from me! I am blessed that I found Shadiws salon and Mashid and everyone working there will have the very best experience ever!! Thank you for reading my review! Nasir is Ny Beautiful Blessing! She is My Angel and the salon is of the highest standards!! Thank you, Cheri N. read more

I've been to this salon a few times, twice my hair has been done by Mahshid and she is amazing. I've never had better cuts and color. She will snip every tiny little piece until your hair is perfect. She is also very knowledgeable and will let you know if there's something you shouldn't do. I've also had highlights and cut done by Sondra. She did a beautiful job on my highlights, but I feel as if the cut wasn't that great. It looks very choppy and there were a few bits that she missed, I ended up having to cut them at home. Overall, the women working at this salon are talented and I recommend it! read more

I love this place...very professional. I was looking for somewhere near my house in Woodbridge. I've been coming here for a year...I go to Mahshid, the owner and always have a positive experience with fair prices. read more

Wow after many years finally I found super professional hair stylish in OC! Soodi jan is the best and i give her 5 stars!! read more

Soudy is a very capable, professional and detailed stylist she has cut my hair 3 times and I love the way it came out she a hair stylist you can trust every time I have been looking for a stylist like this all my life I'm glad to have found her! read more

Had a great experience at Shadows Hair Salon! This place was recommended to me by a friend who's very particular about who does her hair. I had my hair cut by Mahshid, who was fantastic! She was efficient but also a perfectionist, paying attention to detail and making sure I was happy with the haircut. She listened to what I wanted while giving me her professional input and the result came out great. She also straightened my hair very nicely. I will definitely be going to her for my next haircut! read more

Just wan to let everyone know that my hair stylist SOUDY is the best I ever had. I have been all over the wold ,different countries, never found one hair stylists as knowledgable as she is. If you don't like your hair cut I pay for it. Amir read more

Another amazing haircut!! Mashid is wonderful. I have been coming here for years and every single time, I have total strangers compliment me on my cute haircut. Thank you Mashid for always making my hair look great!!!! read more

I just love the great work by Mashid! She gives me the best blonde color and a great haircut every time. She is a true professional and a wonderful person, as well. My recommendation is: she's the best! read more

My experience with Mahshid has been wonderful. I honestly had not had a consistent hairstylist for over 10 years...until I met Mahshid. My history with her is about 18 months, a record for me. It is due to her diligence in getting it right, her concern for what I'd like, her honesty regarding style, and her consistency in cutting and styling. I'm not easy to please, but she has no problem! Her schedule is also a benefit. She takes clients on Mondays...and I'm on my way. I do appreciate her very much and would highly recommend her! read more

I got a Yuko Japanese hair straightening with Jessica, she is so amazing. A perfectionist. I love my hair, I definitely would recommend her!! read more

Love Soudy. She gives the necessary time for a haircut unlike lots of other hairdressers. Soudy works towards what a customer needs. Staff is courteous and friendly. Would Definitely recommend Shadows Hair Salon and Soudy. read more

Overall great experience! Soudy surpassed my expectations and gave me exactly the haircut I was looking for (maybe even better).

I have been going here for years and dont plan on stopping anytime soon. very nice and clean place, friendly and fun people that work there and my Stylist just knows my hair. I dont even need to tell her how and what to do. I have recommended several of my friends here and They have all loved the work. read more

Shadows Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

After few years keep trying different salon finally I decided not to go to any salon and take care of my hair by myself because I never was happy with their job. One of my friend recommended me Shadow hair salon. Finally I went their and asked for Mahshid, since 6 years ago, I never stop going their even I recommended to all of my friends, the reason I came back because not even she does a excellent job, she is so kind and patient with all the customer. Mahshid is a owner and amazing person. I highly recommended SHADOW HAIR SALON to every body. read more

Sherry did an amazing job on my blow dry! It was my second time there and I was looking for "movie star" hair - lots of volume, movement, and waves to show off the layers. After the blow dry, she even went over the roots with a flat iron to minimize the potential for frizz (but still kept the volume). She really took her time, which I appreciated greatly. I got lots of compliments on my hair and will surely be back! read more

This shop is amazing and I love the way I look after I leave. My hair looks and feels amazing!! I'm new to the area and I had been going to another stylist who burned my hair while doing highlights and my hair looked terrible. I came here and not only did Soudie patiently correct the mess, but I left with gorgeous highlights and color and my hair felt healthy. I'm getting compliments! I highly recommend Shadows Hair salon. read more

I wasn't impressed at all. Took 3 hours for partial highlights. If you want to pay too much to go to a salon that has mediocre stylists, who bleach your hair too much and then charge you to tone it back to a normal color, then I guess this is your place. The atmosphere is disgusting and for the prices, the salon should be in much better condition. Thanks for frying my hair! read more

I saw Cathy Cash, and she did an excellent job! I was very pleased and highly recommend her! I will definitely return and request her again. She's very professional, personable, knowledgeable, and listens to all my requests and questions. She is very flexible and was willing to work me in last minute, during her busy schedule. After she did my hair I got many compliments on my hair and I was happy with my style. read more

I had done my hair in Shadows Hair Salon for a Brazilian Blow Out. they promised that the product will straighten my hair for at least 12 weeks, but the product did not apply properly on my hair and came out with a really bad result. after a week I got back to them and ask to get my hair fix; MAHSHID told me the product won't work for the first time!!! and I have to do it again and also pay for products again,... Excuse Me!!! after paying $250 she was asking me to pay again for my products, So she can fix her mess on my hair. they have really bad customer service. I Never Recommended. read more

I am very happy with the nice job that Shideh has done on my hairs. I definitively refer any person to this hairstyle salon.