I got a great haircut yesterday from Vanessa. The salon is clean and a nice space with good music. I showed her a photo of what I wanted (with the help of Chat GPT). We discussed what was and wasn't possible (my hair has different texture than the photo and it has to grow out a bit). All in all, she got really close to the cut in the photo and I'm very happy with it. The price was extremely reasonable, considering that many salons have lost their minds on pricing. I paid $100 for a medium length haircut. I just found my new favorite stylist. read more

Owner takes zero accountability and is very angry. And trust you never wanna get ur hair done by someone who yells on the phone!!!! Also argues with multiple customers as seen in other reviews! Please reconsider getting your hair done here. I chose to go to Mezkla Hair on Echo Park! Highly recommend for EXCELLENT customer service! read more

I'm really sad about my experience here. I booked a wash & style that was quoted for $75+. I came in at 2:30pm and left around 4:30pm. To be fair, I do have thick, long hair - so it was $125. I came home with my scalp looking like this and my hair feeling greasy, after being freshly washed. Once I got home, I had to go over my hair again with a flat iron. I should have just done it myself at home. read more

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Vanessa transformed my heavy outgrown hair into a light , airy and EXTREMELY flattering textured bob that has elevated my mood and made life a lot easier since then! She's sooo precise with her razor and shears and extremely dedicated to making your cut look good. All I had to do was give Vanessa a few photo refs and talk about the style of cut I hoped for and what I wanted to avoid and she was able to reach into my brain and pull off exactly what I wanted. Oh! And I love the new bright and airy space the salon is in. Around the corner from the old space on Edenhurst Ave and across from Lucky Pig Vintage and Soft Skin Studio read more

Vanessa is a true artist and has taken my hair from a short assymetrical haircut to a wavy shoulder length Bob. She reminds me not to fight my natural hair texture and she knows how to cut it, (which is a rarity!) I love my new cut!! Plus she can manage my stubborn grey Puerto Rican roots!! I can't recommend her highly enough!! read more

This Or Die Salon - Curly bob - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best haircut and overall experience I've had, hands down. Every time Vanessa cuts my hair, I walk out looking sharp and feeling great. I always get compliments afterward, even weeks later because it stays looking good with minimal effort. The vibe is super relaxed and comfortable, a place I always look forward to going back to. Vanessa is warm, fun to talk to, and a genuine pleasure to catch up with every time. And on top of all that, the pricing feels like an incredible value for the level of skill and attention you get. This or Die is truly a neighborhood gem. If you're anywhere near Atwater Village, it should be your go-to spot. And if you're not, it's well worth the trip. Highly recommend for guys who want to look their best and enjoy an experience that feels low-key and high-end at the same time. read more

I went into This Or Die Salon with an idea in mind as to what type of haircut I had in mind and Vanessa did an amazing job in making it happen. I love my new haircut! Plus it will be easy to maintain -- no blowdrying necessary. She is a true artist. I will be going back there again for sure. read more

I just can't say enough about this salon! Just great vibes, good hair and in Atwater village so I can grab a yummy treat or coffee afterwards. Vanessa the owner is so kind, I've been seeing her for years now. I recommend this spot if you like fun and funky style! read more

This Or Die Salon - Pixie Haircut (short) - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went into this not expecting much, mostly because it has been a long time since I've gotten my hair professionally cut so I was not too sure what to expect but I came out of here having the best experience. I was able to secure a last minute appointment last week before heading to Vegas. Vanessa just made my vacation that much more better because she definitely got my hair right before my trip . She gave me the exact hair cut style I was looking for . She really makes you feel welcomed and she knows what she is doing ! I'll definitely be coming back again in the future! read more

Vanessa was amazing! Great haircut, great conversation. I told her I wanted to keep the length as much as possible but really needed to cut out the dead ends. I'm also about a month postpartum and in the lovely hair loss phase. She had great suggestions for the cut and it all came out lovely. The refresh that I needed! Thank you! read more

Finding Vanessa has totally turned my hair around. I was suffering from heat damage and thinning hair, and she helped me change some of the products I use, as well as recommend in-salon treatments to help slowly get it back to healthy. She is fantastic at cutting, and knowledgeable of current trends and techniques. Her salon is clean, hip, and convenient. I love my neighborhood stylist and am grateful to have found her! read more

I had the best color/cut service with Vanessa! After showing her a couple inspo pics and taking into consideration my current hair situation she gave me the look I wanted, fit to my face shape and hair type. She explained every step of the process to me (which I LOVE!) and made me feel very relaxed in her chair. The salon has a cool vibe and the products used are not harsh on your hair. I did a high lift from dark brown to light copper and left with my hair feeling soft! Definitely coming back! read more

Great Keratin Treatment by Vanessa. She is very nice and careful. The products she works with are high quality. My natural hair is super fizzy and coarse. One week after the treatment I went to Miami, where the humidity was extreme, and my hair stayed super sleek, soft and ZERO FRIZZ! read more

This Or Die Salon - Keratin Treatment - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There's absolutely no parking. Was scheduled with Vanessa for hair color depositing and she didn't have any of the products needed despite making the appt in advance & providing pictures. I provided other options I was okay with & she just overall refused to do my hair for lack of time. Despite me being only 10 mins late & a client barely getting out of her chair by the time I arrived and after waiting for her to charge this client & sweep & then was scolded for being late despite her being unprepared as well???? Makes no sense. Complete waist of time! read more

After a few years of trying to correct my hair colour after ruining it with box dyes I ended up in Vanessa's chair at This or Die. She is a true wizard! I have hair that oxidises warm very quickly when dyed, but she was able to match and blend with my natural ashy hair colour so well (by "breaking the rules of dye mixing) that it has allowed me to touch up my hair less often, and even after weeks the high quality dye retains its tone. In the process of trying to figure it out, (a process a lot of salons call a "correction" and charge hundreds of dollars for) she patiently tried things at no additional charge until we got the formula right, and I have been a loyal devotee since then. Especially awesome that she owns the salon . She also speaks "inarticulate fashionista" and is able to gauge through my inept haircut descriptions like "layers but not a shag" or "Monica Vitti but low prep" exactly what I have in my mind for cuts. And she is a delight to spend time and listen to 80s hits with. Dedicated, lovely, super capable - AND one of the other stylists sells fresh eggs from her farm if you ask in advance! Highly recommended. read more

No regrets at all. Natalie was wonderful and really an expert. Love my haircut and my hair color. read more

This Or Die Salon - Cut and color by Natalie. - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Vanessa is great! She listens well, makes great suggestions! I'm always happy with what she does!

100% recommend Aaron! By far, one of the best stylist I've been to. Very knowledgeable and passionate of the work he does. He was very detail before and during the process of what he was doing to my hair, making me feel comfortable and in control of what I wanted. Overall, I really loved my new look and his amazing personality! Will definitely return! read more

This Or Die Salon - Color, Cur, and Styled by Aaron - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

In addition to being absolutely brilliant at cutting hair, Vanessa is so kind and warm and welcoming! I highly recommend This Or Die Salon!

I had a great experience here with a last minute haircut booking. Super friendly owner/stylist and great cut

I scheduled an appointment over email with Aaron. I drove to my appointment and the entire salon was closed. No one there, locked, lights out. I left a voicemail and followed up with email asking if there had been some confusion with my appointment time, and asked to be rescheduled. No response. Totally fine if there was a scheduling mistake, but no one has returned my calls/emails for over a week. Liberated salon down the street does a great job and respects their clients time. Recommend going there instead. read more

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Danielle started cutting my hair over a year ago. I'm not overly picky about my hairstyle, but she has a way of taking a basic cut or idea and really making it come to life. I've gotten more compliments on my hair in the last year than I can even count. She's also got a real knack for shaving some cool designs into my undercut. When I decided I wanted to start playing with color in my hair, I knew Danielle would guide me in the right direction. We started with a simple blonde ombre, which I absolutely loved. I now have an almost all over white/grey color that she totally nailed. Since I don't have a lot of time/money to come in for color touch ups, she recommended doing a shadow root that will help the color grow out naturally until I'm able to come in again. Not only will Danielle make sure you leave looking 110%, but she's also a truly wonderful soul and is always excited to invite you into her life - even if it's just for the short time you're in her chair. You'll definitely leave looking great and enjoying the ride it took to get there! read more

This Or Die Salon - Undercut and color by Danielle Badger - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I came in today a hot mess (crazy cat lady vibes) and was fortunate to get an appointment for a haircut with Danielle. I felt at ease with her presence and loved her recommendations! She worked her magic in under an hour and I left with a fresh new A-line cut. One feels immediately welcome at This or Die. The vibe is friendly and genuine. Many thanks to Danielle and my visit today is five stars!!! I will definitely be coming back. read more

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This salon is very cool..Vanessa the owner did a wonderful job on my hair..They make you feel very welcomed and comfortable..Check out the clothes,glassware and other cool items they have..Thank You read more

Wow - I had to update after reading the response Anastasia left. I feel like I already wrote everything I needed to say already in my review, and I just want to be done with this negative experience, so I am just going to address the major untruths of her response and then move on! I looked back at the reviews to see how I missed the bad ones and it looks like there are a handful of people that had bad experiences (with hair cuts and/or customer service) so this is not a first for them. (You would think they would know how to more professionally handle clients based on this.) There's nothing worse than wasting time and money and also feeling like you have been sucked into a scene from Mean Girls. I'm going to use bullet points to make something not fun more entertaining for me: 1) I have bleached my hair in the past, but at the time of the consultation, my hair was untreated. I said I wanted to avoid a harsh bleach treatment but that I wanted to achieve a NOTICEABLE color, NOT subtle and she said she could help me achieve that look. 2) After she colored my hair, I was NOT happy with the color and I told her it looked black to me. She said it was totally noticeable. It's so insane to me that she recalls that I "loved it" - but not surprising since she can't seem to remember any of the other details of what I asked for. How can SHE say I was happy with my service? Don't I get to decide that? I wasn't even happy with the superfast haircut she gave me and had to have her blend some part of it when I went back the second time - she saw what I meant and fixed it. 3) Of course I tipped her because that is the right thing to do. I always tip at least 20% unless there is some kind of crazy problem. I had no idea at that time, that she would end up being so combative and unprofessional. 4) I called a few days later saying I was unhappy with the lack of color and she made an appointment for me exactly one week from my first appointment (I did not wait a week to call). 5) She DID NOT tell me there would be an extra charge to fix it or I never would have wasted more time going there. Again, whyyy would I lie about that? I would never have agreed to spend a total of $320+ (the original $161 plus the $160+ she was asking the second time) on the whack haircut and fixing the terrible dye job she gave me. 6) Thank god my credit card company still refunded me the portion of the amount that was for the useless dye job. I'm glad the salon at least had to spend some time dealing with the CC company to compensate for their horrendous client service. 7) I cancelled 5 times?! What on earth is she talking about here? I made my appt wayyy in advance and RESCHEDULED it twice several weeks before the appointment. In no way did I cancel 5 times (or even once), in fact I was told the second time that I would be charged for another reschedule so I don't see how it is possible to cancel 5 times here. Lastly, I have NEVER been called difficult by any person in ANY walk of my life. I have always and will always leave 100% honest, truthful reviews. I truly hope to never have to have such a crappy experience like this ever again and hope no one else does, too. Anastasia's response and how this salon handles clients* should speak to their overall lack of professionalism and the pictures should speak to her lackluster work - I don't really need to say much more except that this is one of the few times Yelp led me astray and I just hope my review can help someone else avoid this negative energy and drama. I'm sorry for taking up so much window space on your computers with this review upon review. Just had to keep it real. Taking a nice deep breath and washing this experience away... *6/22/15 update: for more unprofessional behavior, see the photo of their "Blacklist" I posted. Another patron (a friend of a friend) posted this to Instagram and confirmed the location. They have a handwritten blacklist in public view titled "No Call/ No Show" - more than likely, this is just a list of other people that complained about bad experiences. Why bother making a list of people that would never try to come back? Pretty amazing they would rather use their energy to try to embarass their former clients instead of learning how to provide good service. **11/21/15: just saw Vanessa's response. I have never contacted the salon in any way after the single unpleasant phone conversation I had with Vanessa that I detailed in my original review - it is not cool to accuse people of harassment. It is also not cool to post client names in public view at your salon. You think it is "insane" to post it on Yelp to inform other customers of the lack of professionalism at your establishment but you don't think it's an issue to post client names in public view where anyone can take a picture of it? Odd. I'm still baffled that I have been involved in an experience like this - hopefully my first and last of this magnitude of annoying. read more

This Or Die Salon - Had a bad experience, wrote an honest review & got added to a "Blacklist" posted in public view. I was NEVER a no call/no show. - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was happy when I left, but once I got home and had a chance to inspect my hair, I was in heaven! I called Friday for a Saturday morning appointment and got one no prob! I had checked out others on yelp and decided to go with the amazing Jocelyn. First of all she was so sweet, and talked with me a lot about my hair prior, I showed her pics and she practically replicated it. Perfection. I did the Ombre style and I'm a brunette, I was worried, because I didn't want to go blond, my hair ended up as I envisioned! I will post a pic. Also I was offered water throughout the appointment as well. Very nice. Jocelyn was so easy going and soon we were chatting away. She also mentioned a few cool spots in the area for me to check out! I'm thrilled with the service and my hair! I used to drive 40 min away, but that got tiring. So glad I found a new spot. Cons: parking can be crazy, I parked in the residential neighborhood in the back. Price: my style, ombre base price was 140! But people its so worth it. I won't have to color my hair for like 6 months!!! The hair cuts are cheaper, this particular style was just a time consuming and detailed one. If you want your hair done right! Go here!!!!! read more

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Idma uses great products and is very skilled at her craft, color and cut she knows exactly what you want and delivers. She gives a great head massage ‍ at the shampoo bowl too! read more

Go See Jessica For your New look! Sooo! let me start by telling you that this place is so cute! The name tells it all ! The colors are great and its very CLEAN and stylish. I live right by there and have checked out all the salons in the area. I can honestly say that I will refer all my girls there!!! Jessica colored my hair and I love it! She also does make-up! Cant what to rent my part-time Station there! See you soon ! -*Dennise* read more

Love this salon, Vanessa's awesome! She fixed my bangs for me, gave me some layers and styled my hair beautifully. Definitely will be back :) read more

Came here yesterday for a balayage service. I had a ton of box die in my hair and I went in with the expectation that I had to do a few sessions to go lighter but Breeze is extremely talented and I left that salon happy. We also had great conversation. Needless to say I will be back! read more

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This review is for GREGGA. I've been coming to gregga for almost 10 years & the quality of her works has always been amazing. She continuously grows & improves her technique with time. She gave me the ombré before it was even a thing & her suggestions are always amazing, especially because she always has the clients best interest first. With gregga it's about finding out who you are & what looks best for you! I never leave disappointed, I always walk out feeling so beautiful & happy. Gregga is someone I will happily always travel to see & I know I will walk out feeling stunning. She's taken me from jet black ALine haircut to a beautiful layered cut with highlights. If you want to leave feeling beautiful definitely go to gregga I wouldn't let anyone else touch my hair. read more

This Or Die Salon - Greggas work - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

UPDATE: Tonatzin is now at The Atwater Parlour...just 3 blocks north. Since moving to lala land I have been on a hunt for my hair salon niche. I experimented and dabbled around Melrose Ave & Koreatown but never felt quite at "home." So, after growing out my hair for almost two years, I decided to sporadically cut it ALL off (we're talking over 10 inches here!). I let the luck of the yelp gods lead me to this highly recommended spot located very close to my Silverlake neighborhood. Pros & Grows... Pros: - One word: TONATZIN-- she is absolutely wonderful and you can tell she has such a passion for her work and is an incredibly talented master of her craft. - Tonatzin listens to your wants/vision and truly makes it happen. She does a beautiful job showing you different options and walking you through the process. - Relaxing head message during the wash (and for those who arrive make-up-less like me she will place a warm towel on your face... heaven). - Reasonable prices for cuts - If you refer to four clients, you get a complimentary cut - Ambiance - Walk-ins available - Outstanding yelp reviews (thanks everyone for all your honest insight!) Grows: - Only street parking available (plenty on the side streets) - Make sure you check the hours since they differ during the week Conclusion: This salon and Tonatzin have forever changed my LA life! It's a big decision to cut off all your locks and I couldn't have been in better hands (THANK you yelp gods!) My heart is so happy to have found This Or Die Salon and I will go to great lengths to continue supporting this salon. read more

This Or Die Salon - Liberation! Thanks Tonatzin! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Gregga is the only person I trust with my hair! I had virgin hair until I was 19 and came to Gregga wanting to try something different-- a red ombré in 2012. Since then, she is my go to if I want to try something new or need advice. With Gregga, she's also given me THE BEST balayage, peekaboo peacock colors, an A-line and many other makeovers. What I love about Gregga (aside from her personality) is that she thinks very long term whether it be the way the color fades or the way the hairstyle grows over time. She definitely knows her stuff! read more

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I followed Courtney from her previous salon because I am so impressed with her hair cuts. I am a very low product type of person, and she respects that both in the style she recommends and cuts for me, and also how she styles my hair in the salon. The cut I got from her has grown out extremely well, instead of getting a little weird after a few weeks that some hair styles have the tendency to do. I fully recommend Courtney. read more

Courtney is awesome. She just moved to this salon and I couldn't be happier. She is the only person that I trust with my hair! She listens to what I have in mind and always makes it look even better! Super fresh every time. If you want a haircut that makes you feel like a million bucks, she's the girl to do it! Really great vibes. Atwater village is a great location, it is close to my work, and theres cool stuff to do in the area. I went to Crystal Matrix afterwards and was gleaming ear to ear. A+++++++++ Fresh Locks. Great Stylist. Will Buy Again. read more

This Or Die Salon - Getting my hair did by my girl Courtney. - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

NATALIE was my hairstylist, please say that I REFERRED you via YELP (msg if you did please). My hairstyle CREATION include color brighten, toner, wash, cut and blow dry but before the process was started Natalie greeted me with a hot beverage (coffee was my choice and it was taste). I was her 1st client and being treated so kindly was great. I have a direction with my hair style in which I wanted particle of my hair to eventually go platinum and I have a mohawk hair cut. Natalie needed to lighten up my hair (which she did) and provided advice on how to maintain the color. read more

This Or Die Salon - Before my hairstylist lighten my hair, retouched the root, cut and blow dry my hair. Natalie assisted me @ 323 661 5777 - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The only reason I went to this salon was for Anastasia, she's the sweetest! She helped me work up the nerve to dye my hair for the first time and red for that matter! Lol I started off with a deeper red the first time then came back for an even brighter red a few months later! I have really dark curly hair and with one round of dye, it came out super vibrant! It was so amazing! Then she blew out my hair and it was so nice! I'm definitely going back for another color. I love the theme of the salon and its in a cool neighborhood (I rarely go to silver lake). The other stylists were really sweet as well! read more

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After spending years driving to the west side to get my hair done, I decided to try this salon down the street from my home. And I wish I did it a lot sooner! This salon is AWESOME. Idma is the best hair dresser I've ever had (and I'm 50 years old, so there have been many!), the place is spacious and beautiful, and I've started using the products they sell. I highly recommend This or Die! read more

Go see Julie at This or Die Salon! She will do you up right. Hours are great and prices are on point. 2 cuts there so far and really happy with both. Parking not bad either. read more

This Or Die Salon - Haircut by Julie - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have nothing but GOOD things to say! This place is cute and everyone is friendly and professional. Natalie did an amazing job on my hair; she took me from dark brown to blonde in one session and it still feels so healthy and strong. I am a person who is TERRIFIED of getting anything done to my hair by someone other than myself and this was my first time stepping foot into a salon in three years. But Natalie worked her magic and I will be back for all of my future hair needs! Thank you!!!! read more

This Or Die Salon - Before my transformation. My hair was very dark - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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