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    Simpatico Salon

    4.9 (125 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Hair low/highlights

    Beautiful results with Taylor. I've seen her twice this year for a partial color low/highlights and both times I've been impressed. She is talented! My hair color is naturally rich brown and she used a technique that softens the tone at the roots so that the growth is less harsh while embracing more of my natural color.

    Cut: Matthew Color:Taylor
    Brianna M.

    Let me start by saying I am extremely particular about my hair. I've been to salons all over the world and have never found my "person". Well...Matthew and Taylor are my people. I've never been happier with my hair. Matthew cuts my hair perfectly every single time, and I always leave feeling like a Victoria secret model. And Taylor is the first person I've ever let color my hair, and It's everything I imagined and more - They're truly a dynamic duo. Will never go to anyone else.

    Taylor is a color expert and so so talented !! I had been going to the same stylist for many years , when she retired I was left to find a new place , and my only regret is not coming sooner. Taylor made a huge impact on the health of my hair and really brought a lot of dimension to the color. I'm so thankful I found Simpatico Salon.

    Issy K.

    I go here for haircuts, blowouts, and highlights. They are the absolute best place i've ever been to. Bailey is always the best for highlights! 1000% recommend coming here if you want amazing hair.

    Anita L.

    I came to Simpatico Salon to get my extensions put in by Heather (see my review for Lots of Locks (http://www.yelp.com/biz/lots-of-locks-hair-extensions-laguna-beach) and after my extensions were put in, they had to be cut so it could be incorporated into my real hair to give it a natural look. Claudio was the guy who did my hair and let me just say, this gorgeous Argentinian style-master is one to be reckoned with! You can tell he loves his craft! He started in the business when he was 15 following in his mama's footsteps, and having lived in south America and Europe 'doing hair', he came to America and fell in love with California! My hair was layered to give it a natural look and let me just say, I absolutely LOVE it! I also watched Claudio give this lady in the chair next to me her color and cut and wow, she looked like a movie star when it was done! If I wasn't sick of my short hair, I would totally go for a style like that. So anyway, the salon itself has a vintage feel about it, done up in green and brown hues. There is a salon on the ground level and also, on the 2nd floor. There are many stylists at Simpatico and everyone has their own rates, so I can't really tell you what your cut or color will cost you, but I took a photo of their price range and posted the photo so you can check it out yourself. I'd say the prices are comparable to other salons in Orange County and Simpatico offers validation in the parking garage of the building they are in (you can enter via Oak Street) -- and is valid for an hour and a half -- but they can get you more if you happen to be there longer, like I was! This chic little salon deserves to be noticed! The owner Matt is a super nice guy and they are in a prime location along the Coast Hwy! If I lived in Laguna Beach, this would be the place to go to! Definitely very very nice! 4.5 stars!

    BEFORE
    Erin C.

    Taylor has worked her magic again!! After trying to save some $ and use a groupon for my 15yr old to get highlights I had to send an SOS to Taylor to fix the nightmare that was my girl's hair. My daughter was in tears as she had striped, grey and orange hair. It was AWFUL!!! Taylor got us right in and within a couple of hours my beautiful girl was transformed back to her gorgeous locks! I learned a valuable lesson.....you absolutely get what you pay for and with Taylor you get the best!! I religiously see Taylor myself every 5-6weeks and forgot that what she does so effortlessly is actually quite difficult. I will never skimp on my girl's hair again. I feel so grateful to call this sweet girl a friend and my hair stylist!!

    Hair by Taylor.
    Cynthia L.

    Taylor is a truly talented hair stylist and colorist. I've been her client at Simpatico Salon for 4 years now, and I'm always so happy with my hair color, cut, and style. I always go to her for styling for special events and for regular color and cut upkeep. She is super sweet and we have great conversations. She will always suggest a great style. It's easy to park in the structure for 2 hours complimentary or use the metered parking on the street. The salon decor is super cute and I'm always offered water. Right outside the salon is a beautiful modern background perfect for photos. Taylor is the best and I will continue to be her client.

    Cut by Roza
    Michael T.

    Where do I start!? Simpatico has been my go-to for a cut for nearly 4 years now, and I refuse to let anyone but Roza touch my hair! She is knowledgeable of current hair trends, transparent with recommendations, and works diligently and exceptionally. Taylor and Matt also do great work, and round out a welcoming experience in a beautiful location. If you're in the area, you NEED to book an appointment.

    Channing E.

    I went to Matt at Simpatico to get my hair done before my wedding and I could not be more happy! Not only is the place sweet and personable but so is the staff. He did a perfect job for my big day!

    This is a miracle! My hair was fried before.
    Gerri V.

    What a gem this salon is! There is such a warm vibe and my experience with the staff is that they really care about hair and the individual. Matt gives great cuts and bailey has really helped me repair damage done at another salon! The location is so cool, right on PCH in Laguna Beach next to Heidelberg, fun for people watching in the summer:) The salon itself is inviting and unpretentious yet stylish and clean. I would sincerely say if you need a stylist you can trust, this would be a good place to check out;)

    Hair by Taylor and Roza!
    Susan G.

    Love love love! Taylor and Roza are fabulous! Baylayage color is fantastic. Both of them have such amazing attention to detail and such sweet demeanors. My hair is awesome! The salon so cute and perfect. The vibe is so fresh and real. They are all super accommodating and even came in early to do my hair. Very professional!

    Balayage and layered trim by Bailey.

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    Taylor was wonderful and my whole experience was really relaxing, not to mention my hair color looks fantastic!

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    My highlights are amazing! I get touch ups a few times a year and love it every time.

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    Eddie is absolutely phenomenal! Talented hairstylist these days are very hard to find and Eddie is…read moreunbelievably seasoned full of knowledge and gave me probably the best haircut that I have had and at least a decade! I wear my hair very long and Eddie was successful in layering my hair enough to Have it perform and sit nicely while also still keeping it long! I left the salon with shiny hair light ceiling, but the best part my hair was still kept successfully long that not a lot of people noticed that I actually got a haircut! Which for the women who like to wear their hair long is honestly the best feeling ever! Eddie knows exactly what he's doing so much so that I would take a flight from Big Sky Montana back to Laguna in three months just to get my haircut again! Thank you so much for this positive experience and the best haircut ever! Bravo!

    Wow... I'm shocked to even have to write this review. I will start out by saying that the owner has…read moreoffered me a full refund. I am going to take her up on that, considering the fact that I left this place with a botched haircut from a stylist named Cassandra. I did not let the owner know that my cut was unblended and poorly executed, because I had not noticed until yesterday. This was after I got a closer look at my hair and after the blowout faded. Unfortunately, as clients, we don't get to see all the mistakes when we leave the salon with a blowout because it hides a lot. Especially with layers. I'll spare you the all gritty details because I've already made the owner aware of Cassandra's awful attitude. However, for context, I saw her twice total and got a weird vibe from her the first time, as she made me feel like an imposition for having dense hair and running into her next appointment. Mind you, I considerately got there 10 minutes early to give time for my first appointment consult. She was visibly annoyed throughout the appointment and did not try hiding it. When I got there for my second appointment (again, I wanted to give the benefit of doubt because I did like the results first time around), I was met with immediate hostility. I was so confused. I'm a nice person?! So, as soon as I realized that she wasn't having an off day (during my initial experience) and this just happened to be how she is, I was concerned. She was unbelievably passive aggressive and rude. At one point, I told her assistant that he was doing a great job because I could tell that he was just starting out. Cassandra interjected and said, "he is doing a good job but he needs to learn." Who says that to a client...? And why not just let the man enjoy a compliment? When I called the owner to let her know, she did express that Cassandra is not a warm person. But this went way beyond that. I'll post photos of my botched cut as well as the inspiration photo that I showed her- which by the way, when I presented my inspo photo, Cassandra asked, "what's wrong with that girl's face?" You would think this would be common sense, but when your client is showing you an inspiration photo, maybe don't make fun of it. Again, common sense. All in all, I got a bad hair cut with extra attitude on the side. I'll pass on both.

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    Disappointed and Won't Be Returning…read more I got a haircut from Stephanie. She was nice, but I asked for a cut that would take off the damage and remove weight from my long hair while keeping the length. Instead, I got maybe an inch off with minimal layers -- my hair felt the same, just slightly shorter. A few weeks later, it still feels heavy and dull, exactly what I was trying to avoid. To make it worse, when I asked if a small adjustment could be made, I was told I'd need to pay again. Seriously? That response was unprofessional and dismissive. Any good salon should stand behind their work, especially when the request is reasonable. It was also expensive for what it was -- definitely not worth it. And yes, I tipped well. They could've easily made it right and kept a loyal client -- instead, they lost one. Just be aware: if you're not thrilled right away, don't expect much effort to fix it.

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    This review is for expert hair stylist Marina Romero…read more I have seen her twice a week going on more than 2 years now. We were so fortunate to have found her after we moved from Manhattan Beach to make the OC our home. Marina (from the US, and she has has an Italian heritage) is incredibly professional and extremely warm, a calming presence, fun to talk to, educated, well-traveled, keeps up on trends, she is so kind, and Marina is SO good and excels in all areas with different types of hair. She can get along and be professional with people from all walks of life and individuals with different personalities - so very professional in that regard. (I found Marina when my hair color needed to be corrected in the worst way, I tried 4 people before miraculously finding her!). Marina has now also been an OC girl as she has lived by the coast for many years now. Her skills and her demeanor are wonderful (she is a joy to chat with) and her expertise as a hairstylist is beyond excellent - I am talking about her ability to complete: hair dye/color (they do this at this salon!!!), men's hair cuts, extensions, full MAKE-UP, children's hair cuts, up-do's and blow-outs (hers stay clean and hold - and I have had blowouts on a weekly basis for the past decade, Marina's are the best by far!!). The salon is clean and neat. The stylists and staff have comraderie and are all sweet, courteous, and professional.. My husband is of Irish/English heritage, Marina does his hair cuts and it just looks amazing and the haircut is always completely even as well. Marina is like a superwoman when it comes to hair and makeup. She - without a doubt - has a gift for this field. Also, one of the things that I love most is that Marina books clients in a way to add time, so she is never rushing, she builds in time for anyone running late. Our family and my husband's job is so scheduled, to put it mildly, Marina has not forgotten or been late for an appointment in over 2 years. We do not know what our family would do without Marina! We like to come earlier (like 9am to noon, living by the beach we always tend to go early before crowds or late to avoid crowds that may come in) there is a big parking lot right by the salon. My kinder daughter absolutely adores Marina as well. Thank you Marina!

    First time booking a blow dry and style here and had an amazing experience! I was so lucky to have…read moreMeggy as my hairstylist! She made me feel welcomed from the second I walked in. We had great conversation the whole time and she was able to get my hair looking amazing for my special night! I definitely will be coming back in the future for a special occasion.

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    Greg is awesome! My first time at the studio after my stylist of 18 years retired. Greg is super…read moretalented and did a beautiful job with cut & color! Will definitely be going back!

    I accepted your $210 refund, but because I was busy attending to my special needs daughters medical…read moreissues the day you sent the text - and I did not respond until the next day - when I politely asked you if I would receive the money back on square - you did not respond to me! When I sent you a text the next day asking for a response- you said no refund - you don't get to slander me and get your money back too. I most certainly did not slander you in any way - I simply told the truth of my experience. First of all you were the one who made the offer of refunding $ 210 out of the $ 395 total I payed to you. I'd be happy to post my receipt (s) to back up my claim of what you charged me. Secondly when you asked me if I wanted low lights I clearly stated no I wanted to go blonder for the summer. The second time I went to you - to have you fix all the low lights and toner in my hair that made it more brown then blonde- you turned my hair a brassy yellow orange. I did recently go to another salon where I got the perfect blonde color with not one excuse as to why that shade could not be achieved and the perfect shag cut which I told you I wanted and you said you could not do with my texture. The first photo is after I went to another salon and had then fix what you did. The second photo is my hair after you colored it- a lovely shade of orange!

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    I just had my second bridal hair trial with Riri and I'm honestly blown away all over again. She is…read morethe perfect combination of professional, talented, and genuinely kind. From start to finish, she made the entire experience feel so easy and comfortable! What I love most is how attentive she is, she really listens to what you want and then brings it to life even better than you imagined. She pays attention to every little detail, and you can tell she truly cares about her clients looking and feeling their best! My hair came out absolutely perfect! So chic, classy elegant, and exactly the bridal look I was going for. It also held beautifully, which is so important. On top of that, she's just the sweetest person, which makes the whole process even more enjoyable. I feel so confident and excited knowing she'll be doing my hair for my wedding day. Highly, highly recommend!

    Roya did my hair for my wedding earlier this year. My hair looked great for most of the day, and…read moreshe is clearly very talented. However, there were some downsides to the overall experience, especially given the premium price and the fact that I booked her for two looks and all-day touch-ups. Roya arrived to my bridal suite wearing a "MIGA" ("Make Iran Great Again") hat, a slogan modeled after Trump's MAGA movement and associated with political rhetoric about Iran. Regardless of personal beliefs or current events, wearing anything political as a wedding vendor is very unprofessional, especially when there is a chance of you being in bridal suite photos. Thankfully, my mom and maid of honor asked her to remove it before we headed to the venue because i didn't want my guests to misinterpret her hat, but the situation stressed me out on what was supposed to be a peaceful and relaxing morning . And the hat appeared in my wedding photos/video and I had to ask my videographer and photographer to make edits. She also ran about 30 minutes late to my trial and arrived 40 minutes late on my wedding day past my requested start time. I anticipated that she might be late based on reviews and prior experience and adjusted my timeline accordingly, but that is not something a bride should ever have to plan for, especially at this premium price point. Lastly, she left right as my reception began, despite me paying for touch-ups throughout the wedding. At the time I was fine with it, but by the time I cut my cake and after dancing, my bangs looked sweaty and no longer appeared polished. I am not sure if this is typical, but I wanted to share my experience.

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    This is a hidden gem in my hometown. After driving to Mission Viejo to get my hair cut for a year…read moreand not really liking my cut, I started to ask around. My friend B always has great hair (although her hair is naturally great, so I was like, who could really make that hair look bad...). So I asked her where she went and decided to take a chance. Boy was I glad I did! Sarah is a great sylist! I started out going with long hair, which she cleaned up nicely and gave me some great layers. Then after a few cuts, I was ready to do my yearly chop off. I hadn't seen any of her short cuts, but was thrilled at the end result. She gave me a great wedged bob - styled it amazingly and it's growing out really well - The true sign of a skilled cut. I recommend that you go to Sarah - or anyone at DC really. I've seen great cuts/styles and colors coming down those stairs! And if you go, tell her Heidi sent you!!

    Great salon, location rocks and its the kind of place that as soon as you walk in you can…read moreimmediately relax! I have seen Danielle and have been very happy with my color and cuts. They have a great referral program and a friendly atmosphere and clientelle. I highly reccommend them! My 2 cents: Whenever looking at reviews always scroll to the bottom and look at the filtered reviews as well. I don't agree with Yelps review filter- ALL reviews should be counted. In many cases if all reviews were considered, some 5 star companies would have a 2 star rating and vice versa. Decide for yourself yelpers, don't let their "algorithm " do it for you!

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