Shear Success

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

Brian Guy Studio 14

Ana gave me a complete transformation and lightened my hair exactly how I wanted it. She listened…read moreto everything I wanted to change about my hair and delivered perfect results! The vibes were so comfortable and friendly. Price was so reasonable compared to other salons I have been to. Definitely going back again next time.

My daughter and I had our hair cut by Brian. Happy with the…read morecut we received and fair prices. Thanks Brian!

The inspo photo I showed him

New haircuts are the best! Thanks Ana!

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I'm actually much happier than I look LOL

MOC Hair Studio

4.9(306 reviews)

342.3 mi

I've been going to Allen at MOC for both my cuts and color, and after two visits, I can say that…read moreI'm so happy I found him. He takes the time to understand what you want, but also has a great eye for what will actually work with your hair, coloring, and overall look. Both my cut and color turned out beautifully. My color looks natural, dimensional, and fresh, and the cut has been easy to style and holds its shape really well. I also really appreciate that Allen doesn't rush through the appointment. He's thoughtful, detail-oriented, and clearly takes pride in his work. I've been really happy with the results both times and would absolutely recommend Allen to anyone looking for someone who is talented with both cut AND color. I'll definitely be going back!

MOC hair studio always gets me right. I initially was a little nervous since most of the photos…read morewere of women, but I went in for a male perm. Perm was 170$, including the haircut and hair wash too. Came out great, and after growing it out for like 1 and a half months I went back for another cut. Also turned out great. Cut was 50$. Overall, the barber is extremely accommodating and very customer oriented, 10/10 experienc

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Hyd-K Hair Salon

4.3(472 reviews)

5.9 mi

Certified professionals

Free consultations

This review is long overdue, but I just had to share what an amazing experience I had at HYD K Hair…read moreSalon! It's been about a month since my appointment, and I'm still so happy with the results. I called the salon hoping they might have a same-day opening, and to my surprise, they were able to get me in within 30 minutes! From the moment I walked in, everyone was welcoming and professional. Charlie was absolutely incredible. He took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted, offered helpful advice, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the appointment. His attention to detail and talent really show, and my hair turned out even better than I imagined. I've received so many compliments since then! It's not often you find someone who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely kind and passionate about their work. If you're looking for a stylist who truly cares about making you look and feel your best, I can't recommend Charlie and HYD K Hair Salon enough. Thank you for such a wonderful experience--I can't wait to come back!

Had such a great experience at this salon! Charlie did my hair and gave me a long layered haircut…read more I didn't want to take much length off, and he was really thorough and understanding of exactly what I was looking for. I'm so happy with how my hair turned out! The salon was super clean, the atmosphere was nice, and the whole process was smooth and easy. I also really appreciated that they were able to take me in the same day. Definitely recommend!

Chestnut hair

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They bleached my hair and dyed it pastel pink :-)

K-TOP Hair Salon

4.5(575 reviews)

4.7 mi

My son and I get haircuts here. We request Erika for our haircuts. I have gotten a Korean perm…read moreonce. Erika can help with your hairstyle plans.

I've been here before and had really good success. I'm really disappointed to have come again and…read morewalk out with my confidence destroyed. I showed my stylist the cut I wanted and expressed the length I wanted as well. She suggested to make it longer and I agreed, surely she had the best intentions in mind. I wanted layers and walked out with a long bob. My stylist was too scissor happy. She hacked it all off in 15 minutes. The shaping is atrocious and its way shorter than I had originally expressed. She had cut 6 inches of my hair off and looked regretful at the end. Even her coworker was expressing in Korean how short it was. My hair is a mess and it's too short now to be saved. Yet, I still had to pay a whooping $90 for it. The owner of the business also seems to be gaslighting and bullying anyone who gives them a negative review on here. I will not be recommending anyone nor will I be returning.

What I asked for

Balayage - ash beige

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Alkali Salon

4.7(1.7k reviews)

1.6 mi

Rebecca Jones was incredibly patient, kind, and understanding. My hair was severely matted, and she…read morespent four hours carefully detangling it without ever making me feel embarrassed or judged. She made a stressful experience feel comfortable, and I'm so grateful for the care she gave me. I would absolutely recommend her!

Jaimie is 1/1. Struggled for years bouncing between stylists never really getting the results I…read morehoped for until I started seeing Jaimie. She makes me feel comfortable everytime I'm in her chair and I genuinely look forward to seeing her. She feels more like a friend than a stylist. Even when I have a hard time explaining what I want she somehow knows exactly what I mean and nails it everytime. Brings me great peace of mind to trust someone completely with my hair, I couldn't recommend her more.

Haircut

Pink highlights with extensions by Dre 860-833-2337 Drebehindthehair

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Copper hair color & cut by Dre 860-833-2337 Drebehindthehair

Aldo Alan

4.8(164 reviews)

1.5 mi

Got a haircut with Kevin Yoo. I've known him for a while and decided to give his services a shot…read moreafter seeing some of his great work promoting "Aldo Alan" on his Instagram feed. He was attentive, personable, and charged a fair price. Of course, the quality of the cut was a 10/10! He's definitely earned my business and I will recommend him to everyone I know.

Changed up my sisters hair style ! People were so kind. It was very comfortable. They did an…read moreamazing job on my little sissy !

Wedding hair

Smiles & good hair are what we strive for!

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Soft curls, soft color, soft girl era

Agency the Salon

4.7(646 reviews)

3.5 mi

Women-owned & operated

Certified professionals

She saved my hair. My hair was really bad before because of bleach. Both of the ladies were very…read morekind and patient with our requests. Thank you so much! 감사합니다~ ^^

I had a wonderful experience at Agency Salon Yu gave me a cute haircut just as the picture I…read moreshowed her. The salon is very clean and the ambiance was relaxing with nice music playing in the background.

Natural brown balayage by yujin

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Cocoa chocolate balayage by yujin

Hair Jin Studio

4.9(164 reviews)

2.7 mi

•$$$

I had a great haircut with Jessie! She is very friendly and professional. She gave me her opinion…read moreon what would be best for my hair and lots of tips on how to style it. I will be back!

Leading up to my appointment I was already very excited to meet Jessie and I was right to be! I…read moreleft the appointment very happy with the results - my hair felt healthier and looked amazing. Jessie made sure with me throughout the appointment if I was okay with what she had recommended. She knew exactly where she wanted to start my layers and even took the time to show me how to style my hair on my own as well! At the previous hair salon they would thin out my hair so so much. Yes, it did feel lighter but often times I'd leave the appointment feeling as though they had thinned it out way too much. Jessie made sure not to thin it and even told me herself since I already had thin wavy hair it was best to avoid that. She mainly focused on using scissors rather than thinning blades to give me the layers I've wanted. Results came out amazing and I did not leave worried about how much hair I may have lost. The hairstyle she gave me is very easy to maintain as well as she assured me it would look fine as it grows out as well. So excited to go back and try out maybe a different style of bangs with her! Overall my experience with her was amazing, she was sweet, also had a nice little Korean drama on for me to watch. I tend to yap and she made sure to have some small talk while focusing on the haircut. It was my first time going into a salon where it's just me and the stylist and now I CANNOT have it any other way. The amount of attention she gave ensuring everything was cut to her standards was very much appreciated. Highly recommend Jessie if you're looking for someone who will take her time with you!

After

Layered haircut

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C cut

Pai e Salon

The owners and management seem to have no understanding of reasonable pricing for children's…read morehaircuts. The first time I brought my 10-year-old son, I was charged $30. The second time, I was charged $60 just to clean up the edges of his hair. There was no shampoo and no actual haircut--just a quick edge cleanup. When I asked why the price was so high, they pointed to the menu and said a men's haircut costs $60. But my son is 10 years old, not an adult. There was no consideration for children or for a regular customer. It also felt like they suddenly did not understand English when I questioned the price, even though they had no problem communicating when it was time to charge me. Leon, who cut my son's hair, is amazing--kind, professional, and very talented. My issue is with the manager, front desk, and owners. Their pricing and customer service felt unfair, unreasonable, and very stingy.

I made an appointment with Nick, and he told me to come in that afternoon. I arrived on time, but…read moreended up waiting 45 minutes without any updates. When it was finally my turn, a different barber cut my hair instead. The haircut itself was okay, but the overall experience felt very unprofessional. If Nick wasn't available, I would have appreciated someone letting me know instead of leaving me waiting. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing, and I don't think I'll be coming back.

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Virginia S.

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258

12 years ago

Heather is a hair muse! She not only is amazing with cut and color, but she has a way of making every human that sits in her chair feel alive and beautiful. I have thick, curly hair and was ready to chop all of it off ... Heather gently suggested a few different options and made me feel so happy with my decision to keep my hair. She gave me a partial Brazilian Blowout, that allowed my natural curl to stay and at the same time, keeping it manageable and long. She has also cut my 3-year son's hair and she was so good with him! Heather has a way with making all who walk in her door feel right at home. read more

Susan S.

10 years ago

Heather is amazing! A true artist in both cut and color. I've been her client for over 20 years- she listens to what I want done to my hair and also gives me great suggestions so that I'm always very happy with the final result. We've changed my hairstyle as the years have gone by, including the need now to color my hair so frequently. Heather stays updated with the latest and best products and knows what will work best for a particular hair type. I highly recommend Heather. read more

Lori L.

11 years ago

Heather at Shear Success has been cutting and coloring my hair for over 20 years! I think that says a lot! She is the queen of color! She listens, gives honest feedback and takes her time. I've recommended many friends to Heather and all have been very happy with the results! Love my heather time! read more

Erin W.

11 years ago

Lori has been styling my hair for over a decade ..and she freshens up the look as we go ..the new opalex..treatment is amazing my friends are now all asking what's up why so soft and shiny and I say call lori..plus it's a friendly salon for all ages of men and women. .would not go Anywhere else! read more

Kate B.

10 years ago

Freshta is great! Conversation is sincere and doesn't feel forced, she gives really professional opinions and suggestions if you ask for them, and your cut will look great! I haven't gone to her for color (yet) but I've seen her work and that looks good too. Will definitely be going back. read more

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