Needed a new hairstylist since moving, and Richard was so great to chat with! Explained a lot during my haircut. I'll be coming back while i live in the area! read more

I got my hair cut by Richard, and he was amazing! I wanted my wavy hair to be layered and trimmed and he did just that, recommending different layer lengths along the way. Super chill to talk to, really enjoyed our conversation while he was working on my hair. Richard is very precise and particular with his cuts, and he has great knowledge of how to cut what type of hair. Will definitely be coming back, highly recommend! read more

I've been coming to ERA89 for haircuts for maybe 3-4 years now. Richard is amazing! He's always super quick to respond to messages regarding scheduling and he's able to work with my more limited availability. His prices are fair and I always love my cut (and the experience is usually pretty quick). He's also super chill to talk to during the cut. I had a pretty traumatic haircut experience prior to meeting Richard where the lady chopped my hair way, way shorter than I asked because she said it was "healthier" for it. I came to Richard apprehensive because of this experience but he always cuts the hair a little longer for me and adjusts as we go, which I really appreciate. I've also had him color my hair a few times as well. Both of these experiences were positive and while I'm back to my natural color again, if I ever decided to go dark again, I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Richard. I would definitely recommend him if you're looking for a stylist and always send any friends looking for a haircut to him as well! PS. I attached a before and after of my most recent haircut as well as the dark dye job he did on my hair a while back. Loved them both! read more

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Richard was great! I got a great haircut with layers, exactly like I asked for. Richard asked great questions to understand what i wanted and made the experience super seamless. Highly recommend! read more

Richard has been cutting my hair for a couple of years now. My hair is waist length and slightly wavy, and he is very thorough with communicating how much I want to cut off. If I just want a trim to get rid of split ends he always shows me exactly how much he recommends cutting off for healthy hair. I appreciate him telling me how and why he is cutting a certain way in my hair, instead of just hacking away. Thanks Richard for all that you do. Your skills and professionalism are outstanding! read more

This is one of those places where you walk into a building and there are multiple small salons in their own unit. Chloe and Richard work side by side in their one unit. Change root color $100, balayage ~$150-200. Chloe did an amazing job, she delivered on what I wanted which is lightened hair by 2 shades and caramel highlights. She was not only a great listener in regards to what I was looking for but also gave advice so the look would be seamless. They use Japanese products for hair and they make your hair look stunning and silky. She's my new favorite hairstylist in the area. read more

The service is so good! Maryam is so nice and talented. She did my hair efficiently and it turned out really good!

Chloe and Richard are the best, she is my go to hair stylist in OC and my husband gets his haircut regularly with Richard. She is really good at cutting Arian's hair, and it's $50 dollars per women's hair cut. She takes her time to ask what you want. She also gives you suggestion on how to maintain your hair. read more

Chloe as a person is very informative and helpful, and recommends good affordable products. HOWEVER, this review is based purely on the results of the hair coloring process, which unfortunately has been a frustrating process overall. The first time I came in I asked for a pastel cool-toned lavender, which of course she told me would be impossible with the first session since my hair was dark brown. We settled for a darker version of the picture I showed her, with a pink melt at the ends. The end result looked fine in the studio but as soon as I went out in the sunlight I was shocked at how brassy and red it looked. I texted her this and she kindly offered to fix it at no cost, so I went back in and we toned it the same without the pink. Again it came out a must different shade than I originally intended, but I figured it was because we only bleached it once. A few weeks later I sent her an updated picture of the fading process. One side was purple and the other was red! I was so over the annoyed at my hair and almost afraid to go out in public... so I texted her again, and she offered to fix it for me (2nd bleach & tone) at a discounted rate ($200) to lighten and even it out. So I went back for a THIRD time in hopes of finally getting close to the hair I'd imagined. She used the Pulp Riot Violet hair color, and after I got my hair done and did a lot of research on how other hair stylists use it. They tended to use a combination of 2 or 3 colors to achieve the desired purple. She only used the violet color, and so of course it turned out to be a very INTENSE VIOLET, saturated tone. I felt like a 2012 goth chick, rather than the muted trendy purple I wanted. I was yet again super disappointed, but it's hard for me to say I hate something when I know the person worked so hard on it. Also, there wasn't much we could do at that point. TL;DR don't ask for fashion colors here because the results will vary. read more

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I love my hair and so happy with my hair. My friends said me looks nature! and she has great skill. Thank you read more

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Sola Salon Studios provide estheticians, hairstylist, massage therapists and other beauticians the opportunity to own their own salon space without the stress of opening a whole shop and hiring other workers. It is great for independent hardworking people who just wants to do their own thing with less risk and start up cost. By renting just the amount of space they need they save money and when they save money I feel like I save money on the cost of the services. The Sola Salon Studios are expanding quick and I'm starting to see then everywhere. I actually discovered this location because of Beauty Call OC in room 26. I have been getting my eyebrows, underarms and brazilians waxed by Robin even before she moved into the Sola Salon Studios. Her prices are extremely reasonable. I also feel like she genuinely cares and takes her time with my services and I especially love that her hours are flexible. The experience is always more personable than going to a franchised business. Overall I highly recommend the Sola Salon Studios to anyone looking for their own business space or if you're just in the area looking for a new hair stylist or esthetician :) This is definitely the spot to hit for all your beauty needs!! read more

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I am usually pretty slow to write yelp reviews and want to make sure what I am saying is legit. I would most def. recommend Richard. He is really great with details and his hair cuts are AMAZING! I have a lot of hair so he does really well with making my hair look stylish and yet maintainable. He is really great at seeing the different dimensions, nuances, and styles to hair! He has a natural eye for things! He also has a good eye for color and able to provide a natural look while still making my hair look good! Quality stuff:) He is someone that has passion for what he does and wants to do a good job. I would hands down recommend him! read more

Chloe is amazing! I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she did it beautifully. This long awaited cut/color was so worth it! read more

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Loved the results for my niece! Chloe did a wonderful job :) Will be coming back for her in the future :) read more

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Chloe has been doing my hair for 5 years now. I have stuck with her services because she consistently gives me the best cut & color I've ever had. She has even brought my hair back to life when other hair stylist have completely fried my hair. Chloe is professional, humble, and has very reasonable prices; she is the only person I put complete trust in when it comes to my hair. read more

Thank you Chloe for fixing my hair and my Mum's hair. We've been trimming our own hair since Covid and desperately need a professional hair cut. Chloe was very professional and asked questions about our hair habits before cutting. I appreciate her advice and recommendations. My Mum also appreciates that Chloe is very detail oriented with her short hair cut and color today. Thanks Chloe! read more

I had been looking for a barber/hair stylist who could do haircuts for men in the Irvine area for years. I was never quite satisfied with my haircuts until a friend introduced me to Richard. Richard is an artist at his craft. He is attentive to details and highly skilled. He is also just an overall great guy, except for the fact that he's a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Nobody's perfect. I enjoy catching up with him every time we meet up. It was no surprise that when salons finally opened up during the pandemic, Richard was the first person I called. I'm sure he's great at all the other hair styling techniques because so many of my friends also go to him, but if you're specifically looking for a great haircut for men, Richard is the one to see. Give him a call now! read more

Hair cut done by Chloe. Love it, she definitely is knowledgeable, reasonable price and will be back again for future hair needs read more

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My husband and I go to Richard for our haircuts. He listens to what style we want and cuts just the way we explain! So thankful we found our hairstylist! read more

Seriously... This salon might be quaint but the talent from Richard is enormous! He's been my hair stylist for over a year now and he's managed to cut and style my hair the way I want while exceeding my expectations each and every time! I never get anxious before a hair cut because he's completely won my trust time and time again. I've gotten the following done within a year's span of time: *A little known fact about my hair before I start ranting and raving about how amazing Richard's skills are. My hair texture is probably the worst texture to have. It's neither here nor there. It's part kinky and part straight so I basically look like Mufasa from The Lion King if I shower in the morning and let it dry throughout the day. I need to shower at night time in order for it to be tamed... which leads me to the first point, Magic straight! - Magic straight: Richard has the technique down. I've gotten magic straight for many years from many different salons but my hair would always be over processed, brittle, and over time, extremely damaged. Richard is the first person who actually timed the treatment perfectly and even a year later, my hair is healthy and straight (besides the parts that are grown out). - Hair color: from Ash to Auburn to Dark Brown I've tried several colors and each time came out great! I hate orange hues to my hair dye so I would tell him and he would advise me on which colors would turn out great for my hair. - Keratin treatment: This treatment really helps lock in moisture and give unbelievable shine to my hair. After all those times I dye and perm my hair, it needs a little keratin love. - Hair cuts/trims: He cuts exactly the length I tell him to cut. No more and no less. Of course he gives me certain suggestions but in the end really respects my decision. He's good. Real good. He makes my hair look like it's naturally beautiful, shiny, and straight. Which is a huge deception but that secret will be between us. ;) Check him out! read more

The only place I go to get my hair done. I have so much hair and it is very resistant to color/bleaching. Richard one of the only people who knows how to manage this mess on my head. Richard is the bestest! read more

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Let me tell you about Richard. Styling is his craft. He knows what he's doing and he has an excellent eye for what looks good. He's professional, experienced, and he as a warm, stellar personality. Richard has worked on my hair for the past 1.5 years now and I'm consistently pleased with the treatments and cuts I receive from him. I highly recommend his deep conditioning treatment - it leaves your hair wonderfully soft and noticeably healthier looking. I also recommend getting your hair colored by him as well - he's skilled at mixing colors to get the shade you want and he has a great selection of shades to work with. I also appreciate his confidence and knowledge of what looks good - if you're indecisive of what you want, he'll give you great recommendations. Lastly, I recommend Richard because not only is he an expert stylist, but he also treats you like a dear friend. There's something about him that makes you always feel at ease and welcome. read more

I LOVE this place !! I highly recommend chloe whoever is looking for a hairdesigner that can give you a new look or some honest opinion. she is fantastic! she takes her time with the consultation, asking relevant questions and guiding you towards a style that won't just look great when you walk out the door -she gives you a style will actually be able to maintain. ** she knows what purely ash brown is !!! (not reddish at all ) her work and attitude are definitely worth every dollar u spend - read more

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I've been looking for a hair stylist since moving to the OC ...6 years ago. I've tried TONS of salons and was never quite happy with any of them. They were fine but between language barriers, stuck up attitudes and just unimpressive cuts I thought I was destined to never find a stylist. Then I found Richard... I came here for a two reasons...one, my friend Susan's review (hi Susan!!!) and Robin at Beauty Call (see my review of her later) recommended Richard. Richard was friendly, professional and talented. My bf has a funny shaped head so it's really hard to give him a flattering haircut. Richard knew what to do and he listened and gave positive feed back. My bf really liked his haircut and it's the only one his mom approved of. Mine turned out great as well. Mine was simple - a trim, thinned at the bottom, and long bangs. He did exactly what I asked for. He was personable... a pretty great conversationalist actually, and I never once felt pressured or judged. For now, Richard's probably the only one I'm going to. read more

So glad I listened to the reviews on Yelp regarding Richard and Chloe! Richard was very prompt in answering my call and setting up an appointment within the time frame I was available. He asked if I had a preference on which one of them dyed my hair, which I thought was very considerate of him and I told him that I was hoping Chloe was available. I have a job that won't let me have unnatural hair color and the feedback on Yelp implied Chloe has a knack for matching color to skin tone. She was able to nail the tricky red color I was truly looking for based on pictures I provided, while keeping it in a shade that wouldn't conflict with my work guidelines. I highly recommend checking them out because they are genuine and talented stylists! read more

I've been to lots of different salons over 15 years, and this is the first time I've found someone who cuts my hair exactly how I want it. I get my hair cut by Richard, and he's been nothing but excellent. In the past (with other salons), no matter how specific I am with my instructions, my hair would either get cut too short or I would have to touch it up at home. With Richard, I always leave the salon extremely happy with my hair. Setting up appts. is easy well, as I can just text him. And he is also very informed as he always gives me tips/pointers on how to manage my hair and scalp, and on how to style it. Easy to talk to while sitting in the chair as well. Would never get my hair cut anywhere else. Definitely recommend. read more

Chloe was awesome. She gave me an amazing hair cut, hair wash, and color. So happy to have found an amazing stylist in the area that I will keep going back to! read more

I was looking for a new hair stylist since I have just moved to Irvine. Through extensive research on Yelp and Google, I found Richard - did an amazing job on my hair. I personally prefer going to Asian salon or having Asian hair stylists cut my hair. Richard knows exactly what I want after showing him the picture. Whole experience is comfortable, professional and fast. Will definitely come here again. Thanks! read more

I am absolutely impressed with Chloe. When I first sat down in the chair after a wash and a deep conditioning treatment, the first thing she asked me was "What is bothering me with my current hair?" Most stylists would ask "what type of cut you want?" and go about their business, cutting the hair that you mentioned but not diving deeper into whether that hairstyle fits your needs. Chloe did just the opposite, she dived deep into what I didn't like, how I dry my hair, with a brush or not, how I normally wear my hair, my typical routine... and she worked her magic around to "cut" my hair to my liking. She gave me tips and tricks about my own hair that I knew nothing about, such as how certain part of my hair grows in a certain way and it has to be cut more strategically. Who knew?! No other stylist ever told me. So, I've been just doing my hair all wrong after all these years. Needless to say, I'm very happy with my cut. It's EXACTLY what I wanted. I was also able to follow the simple tips that she had given me about general maintenance of my hairstyle. Highly recommended to go with Chloe. read more

Highly recommend Chloe!! She is such detail person, and i feel like i am very special person every time i get hair styling from her. Love the hairstyle she creates for me too. It just suits my personality.. read more

I should've taken a picture of my hair before getting the treatment, but before I got the keratin Brazilian blowout I had frizzy and dry hair. After getting it my hair became smooth, silky, and healthier. It's definitely something everyone should get! You won't be disappointed (: look for Marc Jung! He's the one who did this amazing transformation for me! In addition, he does clean and stylish cuts/layers/etc. Ask him what look you want and he'll make you satisfied! And for all those men out there who are seeking to have a fresh and young look, he'll make that happen! His number is 949-812-9111 It's worth it! read more

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First time getting my hair cut by Richard, and I cannot be more happy with the result. He's very personable and professional. Would recommend to anyone! read more

I went to get my hair trimmed/thinned out, get bangs, and a slightly ashy balayage by Richard and am extremely happy with the results. He listened to what I wanted to achieve while giving me his advice. Normally I get really nervous with people cutting my bangs, but he did exactly what I wanted which was a long side swept that can also be curled to lay straight as well. My color turned out very subtle and natural and I love it because I wanted something low maintenance in the meantime while I'm in school. It's always hard to find a good hair cut (I feel like it's easier to find someone who does good color), so I appreciate the quality of work he does. Thank you Richard!! Even my mom wants to go to Richard now after seeing my hair haha. read more

If you're looking for a hair stylist that knows Asian hair but without the know-it-all Asian attitude, Richard is the way to go! I followed Richard here from his previous salon, because I really appreciated his attitude! I've gotten both a hair cut and color from him. 1. Hair Cut: He was very honest about the damage in my hair, and gave me his honest recommendation without trying to swindle me or up-sell me like other hair stylists are know to do. Not only this, the actual haircut was exactly the length I had asked for. Not to mention, once it was complete, my hair felt so much nicer and healthier! 2. Hair Color: I've only gone to him for a roots touch up. However, a lot of other colorists I've been to have always tried to upsell me by trying to get me to do a different color, or add in highlights, etc etc. He was very honest about what I should do. Again, I never once felt like he was trying to up-sell me. If you want a talented and honest stylist, I highly recommend Richard! read more

If you are looking for the type of hair salon that provides margaritas and subpar haircuts, this is not the place for you. On the contrary, what I loved about Brush Salon is that I got a quality haircut without the ego that normally comes with other high end salons. That being said, here are some tips: 1. Ask for Richard! Richard has been cutting my hair for a while now and I have yet to be disappointed. The best thing about him is that he aims to give you the best version of what you ask for instead of using you as his personal muse. It also always helps when a stylist can actually carry on conversation instead of 15 minutes of silence as they run their fingers through your hair. 2. They take walk-ins but make an appointment. Especially if you are trying to request Richard (please see above), because there is no guarantee you will get the stylist you want. 3. If you need a pick me up, ask Richard about his dating experiences. He has some of the funniest stories. (This one is totally optional, but also highly recommended.) Overall, this is a great place to get exactly what you need: a good haircut and non-awkward conversation. You can get your margaritas later after Richard leaves you looking super fly and ready for your night out. read more

My girl Ruby! I've been getting my hair cut and colored for over 10 years, starting off when she was at Carlton Hair in Irvine, then followed her to AG Lounge in Irvine, and now she has her own studio at Sola. Ruby is truly a color master. My hair always looks fabulous and the compliments I get after an appointment with her are endless. I can't trust my hair to anyone else. Go see her! You will not be disappointed. read more

Love this place. Nice and neat. Ask for stylist, Chloe. She will get the hair you wanted! I have been this place couple of times she never failed :-) its always good to share your new style with her. She has gooooood sense and well mannered! Love here. Ask for Chloe! read more

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I love Chloe. I followed her from her previous location to here. She has great techniques so my hair is easy to style after a cut. She also has great coloring skills. read more

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After going through multiple stylists trying to find someone that can finally get my A-line right, I randomly came across Richard in 2013 and have been following him from salon to salon since! He's really good at listening to how exactly you want your hair done, but also throws in his suggestions from time to time without being too pushy (like other stylists!). My color/cut requests are pretty weird but Richard always happily complies and does a great job at it too. If I'm not exactly sure how I want a certain part of my hair to be cut or colored, I always leave it up to Richard because he has a great eye for what looks good and what doesn't. People often compliment my hair and its unique style/color, and it's all thanks to Richard! Also, I love how relaxing the environment at Sola is. Because of the size, there's usually only 1 other customer there at most, so you don't have to deal with all the chatter and noise that you usually hear at most other salons. I'm also pretty averse to stylists that talk or gossip too much, so I extra appreciate how chill and easy to talk to Richard is. read more

Richard and Chloe did an AMAZING job. I highly recommend their services. Richard has been doing hair for 13 years and Chloe for 10 years. I looked at their reviews and took a chance. They are very personable and genuinely care about the experience that their clients receive at their salon. I will be coming back. Thank you, Richard and Chloe! read more