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    4.9 (64 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bridal hair services

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    This is the start of my hair, and what I was aiming for was just a crown of chunky highlights. To blend in with the dark red burgundy.
    Paris M.

    Owner is such a wonderful hearted person, she helped me find a stylist in my time of need! Amelia was the one who took my request. She is an amazing person, and she took her time. Explain products the product did not ruin my hair. If anything, it feels very soft. And that's not comon with bleach. But I am 100% satisfied and I will be keeping her as my hairstylist. I highly recommend Vain salon in Ventura Amelia is a wonderful stylist! She is a keeper!

    Hannah R.

    Natalie! She did a color correction on me from brown box dye to bright blonde: first we had a consultation where she really took her time looking at my hair and identifying the different bandings of hair color. She had great pay and time transparency and offered me an appointment the next week. When I came in for the appointment she again took her time to walk me through the process and used really gentle bleach. She made sure to get every strand coated then always checked on the development of the bleach. In the end she trimmed my hair, toned, and gave me a blowout. She is very nice and easy to talk to.

    Fergielyn A.

    First off, Vain is such a welcoming and eclectic vibe. Just entering the salon, you can tell a lot went into the establishment Secondly, and most important to my experience here, Beatrice is a perm magician, and the results were amazing and self esteem boosting.

    This is a before photo of my hair before I got my color done and extensions put in
    Samantha S.

    I've been seeing Alyssa for almost 4 years now and all I can say is she's the real deal. She took me from being a redhead to a blonde in just a couple of sessions! She also gave me my first set of 20" extensions and they were PERFECT!! Alyssa's vast knowledge for her products, technique, and overall color shows in the final product. She cares about you as a person and about what you want to feel your most beautiful. She really does do gud hair! She's also created a salon space where you feel comfortable and happy while you're getting beautified. I always look forward to our chats, and chatting with other stylists! It's like a family, and she's really created something special with Vain. This is the best salon in Ventura County! Easy!

    My hair 3 years ago Vs now
    Bethany A.

    When I first saw Alyssa 3 years ago my hair had been fried off from a bad bleaching job. She soon got my hair looking the best it's ever looked in my life! I get compliments on my hair daily and I will always recommend her to anyone who is looking for a hair stylist. Besides being incredibly talented with hair, she's a great person. Easy to talk to and I truly feel like her salon is a safe place. 10/10 would recommend every time! I also get my nails done by Ariel once a month and she's incredible! I've never been disappointed. She can do pretty much any design you ask for. She's the best nail tech I've ever been to. 10/10 would also recommend every time!

    And this was a few weeks after
    Livia G.

    BEST HAIRCUT IVE EVER GOTTEN !! I got my hair cut about 5 months ago and it is the best I've ever had. Em did an amazing job and it looks so good STILL I don't even really have to do anything to my hair when I get out of the shower bc of the way she cut it. Before she cut my hair she went into great detail about my hair and it made me feel confident in what she was going to do and taken care of. I still get so many compliments and even another hair stylist said how much of an amazing job she did. Will 100% go back

    Kia M.

    Ariel is the BEST nail tech ever! I have seen her for years now for every few weeks. From the high end cuticle care, quality nail products, or amazing nail art she has your back! Ariel is a great conversationalist, getting your nails done is an intimate thing, Holding hands for hours, it's important to have a fun and joyful person on the other side. I'll attach some of my favorite sets ever.

    Jenni G.

    Kia has been my go-to hairstylist for any of my needs for several years now, and she's amazing! Whether I want a nice natural lived in blonde balayage style, color correction, full platinum, or (and here's my favorite) an innovative full head of creative color combinations whether it's color blocking through sectioning, keeping an even toned beautiful 1 tone vivid or pastel color, or a full head of rainbows.... Kia is your gal!! I personally haven't utilized her extensions services but my sister has and she's amazing at making it look natural, matching the colors for a seamless blend, and adding either fullness, extreme length, or both!! I swear there's nothing she can't do!!

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    Marissa H.

    Following my girl Beatrice to this salon. I'm in the area for a short time for work and have been blown away by her skill. Thank you for my beautiful results, will be seeing you soon!

    Natural looking dark brown ombré
    Kaitlyn S.

    The best!! Alyssa is the only person I trust with my wild hair. I get a Brazilian blowout and a natural brown dye to touch up my grays and always come out feeling amazing. Just seeing her vibrant hair clients on Instagram is inspiring! Thank you Alyssa !

    Color blocking by Justine

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    Love Felysha's work! She always makes me feel confident when I leave the salon and I know she's doing quality work. Definitely recommend .

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    Absolutely LOVE Alyssa ! She always makes sure to make you feel comfortable in the chair & makes sure you walk out happy no matter what!

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