I followed my favorite hair stylist to Vanilla Salon and was so impressed with the bonus of a beautiful, relaxing environment! Julie Z is so patient with my style requests and listens to what I want while doing a professional job! read more

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Julie Z is my colorist/stylist and I couldn't be happier! She took my inspiration pic to life and she explains every step so I knew what to expect. Plus she makes it fun to sit in her chair. Her skill set with the vibes makes it an amazing experience! Highly recommend Julie read more

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I started going to brittany after i was tired of just having an all over bleach from the root to ends and she brought me to a beautiful lived in blonde that still the bright blonde i love but with just more dimension! it also grows out beautifully. she is also so kind and easy to talk to 10/10 would recommend going to her for anything you need! read more

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ELLE ELLE ELLE. Go see her and trust the process. She is attentive, and knows exactly what color correcting is. She took my bad box died hair and elevated it to the MAX! Book with her you won't regret it. read more

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Kat is the best! I got a cut and highlights and everything turned out exactly as I asked for it. I'd even say it's the best my hair has looked. She really listened to what I wanted and brought it to life perfectly. She's also super friendly and fun to talk to. I would highly recommend! read more

I am so glad I found Kat as a stylist! She colored my hair for my wedding, and was so grateful she did. It turned out beautifully. Her work in both color and cut is amazing, she's got a true talent for understanding different hair types and balancing tones. I feel very taken care of there, and always walk out feeling like a million. :) read more

I had my first haircut and color treatment from Julie at Vanilla Salon last week. She took the brassy tones out of my hair and did some highlights and the color turned out great! I haven't liked my color in years and I am very happy with the results. Will be going back! read more

HANDS DOWN THE BEST SALON AROUND! I HIGHLY recommend Elle. She is an amazing hair stylist, and did such a good job. I am extremely happy with the results. The salon is so cute and such a fun vibe. They offer you drinks and snacks, and make sure you are comfortable. Elle fixed my hair, and delivered exactly what I asked for. She added baby lights, root color, color correction, a hydrating hair mask, and cut/toned it beautifully. Absolute perfection. read more

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Kat was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and delivered what I was looking for. I had a really bad experience with my last hair dresser and was terrified to see someone new. I saw Kat's work and knew she would be the perfect person to do my hair. I am so glad she created a safe environment for me and made me love the idea of getting a hair cut! Definitely check Kat out, she truly listens to exactly what you need! Thank you Kat for my new and improved hair! read more

Great experience as someone nervous to treat my fine and thin hair. Stacy patiently listened to my concerns, came up with a plan, and then transformed my graying blondish hair with strategic highlights and toner/gloss to keep my natural vibe and the vibrant result exceeded expectations. read more

I have been getting a haircut by Bita for last 3 years and I am very pleased with her service. she is just awesome! Very friendly and provides excellent haircut! read more

Amazing salon, great service, and an amazing cut. Will be coming back and referring friends and family.

Bita is amazing; I've been going to her for years and have never gotten a cut I don't love. But, more importantly to me, is how accommodating she is with her schedule and her great attitude - Shes got such great energy and it's always a pleasure to see her! read more

Elle did an amazing work on my wife's hair with reasonable price! Glad that they have walk-ins available for my wife's impulsiveness. read more

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So thankful to have my hair done by Brittany Mae, she's such a love and does amazing hair. She is a perfectionist at was she does. I felt like a million bucks once she was done. I highly recommend going to her, you won't regret it. Amazing salon and amazing Customer Service, I was treated like family, thank you Brittany read more

There was some initial confusion at the beginning of the appointment, due to them recently moving and still ironing out some minor details on their website. They were super sweet, genuine, and went above and beyond to ensure I had a great first experience at their salon. The owner, manager, and stylist really took care of me! I luckily selected Brittany to do my haircut and she was a total gem and did a really great job cutting my hair for my engagement photos coming up this weekend. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place! I will be returning read more

I scheduled an appointment and was asked to reschedule within 30 minutes from the appointment. I messaged the number and called back asking if someone would be available, as that time was what I wanted and had planned my day around. I received no response. I showed up, and no one was available to cut my hair. They requested I come back the next day and said I would be receiving a complementary hair treatment when I came back. I came back and was not offered the treatment, and when receiving my hair cut, I recommended her to cut more but was skillfully denied. I feel like the compensation should have been better for being cancelled on; it feels like new clients aren't treated with nearly as much care as their long term customers. read more

Miss Stacy and all of her girls are super funny cute and sweet . Her salon is located in a cute shopping complex nearby with lots of parking and was easy to find her . She has made me blonde !!!!!!! Not only that ; I'm amazed that my hair is still soft !!!!!! and I can put a comb through my hair !!!!! . By the way , my hair is CURLY , in the past , I have had horrific experiences where my hairs been so damaged by other stylists it has snapped , broken off or knotted and gnarled up like dreadlocks or straw ; I was almost sure I was headed for this dreaded compromise , but not this time ! ! Stacy really maintained my hair throughout the process , I have not had any of these issues that I had in the past ! My hair is still soft and manageable, I can't believe it I am so happy !!!! Stacy has not only maintained the integrity of my hair , she made me a beautiful soft butter yellow that I always dreamed of since I was little , my lifelong dream accomplished with the talented sweet and beautiful Miss Stacy . She's truly an artist and so much fun being in her chair and under her care . I have finally found the one I can put my trust in , it has been such a great experience, I couldn't have asked for more of a miracle than what this beautiful angel provided !!! Thank you miss Stacy !!!!! read more

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Caitlyn was absolutely wonderful! She was fun to talk to, gave great recommendations, and her skills are outstanding. I highly recommend Vanilla Salon. read more

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I typically don't write bad reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience. I went in for a consultation, and there was only one hairstylist available, so she took me in right away. We discussed my hair, and I explained what I didn't like about my current color and what I was hoping to achieve. It seemed like we were on the same page, and I felt good about moving forward. She gave me a quote of $345 for full highlights and smudges, which didn't seem too bad. However, I had already spent $300 on my hair recently, so I was looking for something more affordable. I asked her if there were other options to make the service cheaper. She offered a couple of different pricing options: one for $260, which included smudging my roots, adding some low lights, and toning all the blonde to incorporate more of my natural color. She also mentioned that adding a "money piece" would add $35 to that price. After some discussion, I agreed to the $295 price, which included the money piece and partial highlights. The experience itself wasn't bad. The hairstylist was nice, and I didn't mind waiting a little bit for communication, even though I felt kinda rushed to book with her by the receptionist, which was a bit frustrating because I prefer to talk directly to the stylist doing my hair and make sure we were on the same page before I booked to which she then reached out to me so we can talk more about what I wanted and showed some inspo pictures. Nonetheless, I booked the appointment since $295 seemed reasonable. When I went to pay, I was surprised to see the total came out to $345, which was the price for the full highlights, not the partial one we had agreed on. I believe there was a miscommunication about the pricing, and if I had known I would be paying the original amount, I would have just gone with the full highlights. Additionally, I noticed that the left side of my hair is noticeably lighter than the right side, with the right side being more brown. It's not a huge issue, but it is a bit uneven and stands out. It doesn't look awful, but I've gotten used to inconsistencies like this from past experiences. Overall, the environment was good, and the hairstylist was kind, but I just wish there had been better communication to avoid these issues. * update to the owners response My problem was that my hair didn't look even. Yes she did fix the problem but if you read the text correctly I very much pointed out I wanted to do something that was more affordable. I wasn't even trying to be rude but the fact that you're now being rude to me to defend your salon is absurd. I asked your hair tech what services she could do to make it more affordable and she told me what she could do and she said the price would be $260. I did not force her to find an affordable price.You guys miscommunicated on your end because she didn't tell me my total was going to be be $345 but $260, when I came in for a consultation the first time she said it would be $345 for a head full of highlights. When I booked it was only partial from what she explained to me. I understand the need to defend your techs and salon, but don't lie. If your hair tech didn't know the pricing she should've just said so instead of getting me to book making me believe I was going to pay $260 when I had to pay $345. read more

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This cute boutique salon is always ready to make you look and feel great! I have been bringing my sister, niece, and other friends and family to the talented Jess! She's amazing any cut color or service we have ever requested has been top tier and the end result is always perfect. Jess takes care of her clients and will always do her best to accommodate you even if it's last minute. If you're looking for a new salon and stylist check this place out and ask for jessica. read more

Just had a cut and style with Julie and it was fabulous. From the incredible cut, gorgeous curls, great conversation, everything about my experience was 5 stars. She is an incredible stylist and I highly recommend her!! I have long thick hair which is glowing. I will be coming back for certain. Thank you Julie! read more

I am actively going through chemo and wanted to get ahead of what I know is coming. I wanted to go shorter, but not too short - just something manageable until it all starts falling out. I walked into the Vanilla Salon yesterday and asked for a menu of prices. I met Julie and explained what I was going through. She was so kind and empathetic and offered to cut my hair. I went back this morning for my cut and style and absolutely love what she did. She transformed my frizzy, unmanageable hair into beautiful, soft curls. I wish I had come in sooner so I could enjoy it for longer. I'll be back though! Once I beat this thing and my hair grows back, I'm going back to Vanilla to get my hair done again by Julie. Beautiful place and amazing service! read more

I had a bit of a hair emergency of my own making and was lucky to get an appointment with Bita. She was so kind, reassuring, and truly worked miracles on my hair. She turned my brassy mess into a soft buttery natural blonde that looks so healthy and blended. Vanilla Salon is lucky to have her, and I will absolutely be back! read more

I have curly hair. Stacy gave me a great hair cut that I can wear curly or wavy or straight. It's looks great. She's fast and efficient. The quality of product is great too. It's a lovely welcoming salon. I highly recommend it. read more

Stacy is the absolute best! This girl had a vision for my hair and I let her do her thing. I love the way my curls look and fall now. The color on top of the cut just makes it all come together. I definitely will be wearing my hair down more often and am so excited for my new look. Thanks Stacy for being the absolute best I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair read more

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They will quote you way over price! $900 for highlights is crazy! And Ask for a lot of deposit ! Mexican people I wouldn't recommend it!

A few years ago I had my horribly botched hair dye job redone by Erica and she did an awesome job. Today I came in with grown out roots and an old blonde balayage. Stacy and Devin were total rockstars and gave me an amazing caramel brunette balayage with curtain bangs. Everyone at the salon was super nice and welcoming :) I was surprised by how efficient Stacy and Devin were, and my hair turned out perfect! I prebooked my appointment for toning immediately after and I'm so excited to come back! read more

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Shawna at Vanilla Salon is fantastic. I've been a client of hers for 5 years. I visit for cut, overall color, and highlights. It's great every time! So nice to find someone who does such a good job with brunette hair as well as blonde. Shawna is also the nicest person. She's always receptive and encouraging if I want to change something up or try something a little bit different. And Vanilla Salon is such a cute place - really enjoy the space and the other people here. Can't recommend Shawna highly enough! read more

Had a really great haircut here on a Monday. Friendly hairdresser, wonderful cut. Definitely recommend!!

Kyndal was sweet and to the point. I came in with my roots pretty grown out and she gave me face framing highlights, a well blended balayage, and a beautiful shade of blonde that went well with my skin tone! It was a peaceful atmosphere, she didn't pry too much into my personal life, which I enjoyed mostly talked about dogs and funny videos on the internet 5/5 definitely coming back again read more

For the first time in years, I love my hair. Stacy's a total expert who not only understood what I wanted but also knew how to elevate it in ways I didn't even know how to ask for. Her expertise really shined when she worked her magic on my overprocessed hair, delivering awesome color that exceeded my expectations. She just knew what my hair needed. Thank you, Stacy! read more

I had an appointment with Stacy 7/24 for a full highlight and haircut. Based on her prices listed online for my hair's length and thickness, I expected to pay around $350, but was charged $528 (receipt attached). While the color turned out beautiful, I felt misled and overcharged for what I received. I asked for the tiniest trim - just half an inch - but was still charged $150 for the haircut alone. The appointment lasted 3 hours, and when I got home, I noticed the underside of my hair was still wet and had leftover product. Stacy also said she was giving me a "bouncy curl" blowout, but half my hair was straight and the rest only had two curls where my natural texture had reverted due to incomplete drying. I had to rewash and restyle my freshly bleached and toned hair as soon as I got home - it felt gross. Stacy seemed rushed and inattentive despite the high price. I did tip 20%, but instantly regretted it. read more

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My time spent at this salon was a very good experience, Kendall was my stylist. There was not a lot of conversation from her but I totally understand the laser focus, her work on my hair came out absolutely fabulous! She spent a lot of tlc on my hair which was much needed, in terms of coloration. A hair cut, other than bangs, was not included in the costs; everything was about $450 for a balayage, wash and color which is such an amazing pricing for my budget. My time spent here was about 4-5 hours just for the color correction. Overall I will be returning again, Kendall is so talented with coloring for previously dyed hair so 5 stars for her and this shop! Thank you girls and keep up slaying Queens read more

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I absolutely loved my experience with Liz! I had most of my hair chopped off and I did bangs. Everything turned out amazing! This was my first time going there and I will definitely be going back read more

Love Stacy!! She was so great and sweet! She worked ina timely manner and was such a great mood/vibe she was just on it! read more

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This salon 10/10 I loved everyone there they were so kind and sweet! I got my hair colored and cut by Julie I highly recommend her. She made me feel so comfortable and offered drinks. This was my first time coloring my hair and i'm so happy I had Julie as my stylist she listened to everything I wanted and when I would change my mind on the cut and how I wanted the color she was so patient I truly appreciate her so much! She gave me the perfect caramel and honey color I could dream of and her haircut skills are amazing. She literally helped so much with my middle part while still being able to have that side bang look and my hair feels and looks way more volumed and less weighed down and flat! Every issue I had she listened and fixed she is literally THAT GIRL! I will definitely come and book again with Julie read more

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I can't say enough good things about Kyndal, who is an absolute wizard of a hairdresser. Every time I leave her chair, I feel like the most confident and authentic version of myself. She has a true gift for making me feel beautiful. Kyndal is not only extremely talented and skilled in her craft, but she is also a color expert. She knows exactly how to achieve the perfect shade and always ensures that my hair looks vibrant and keeps it extremely healthy. Her attention to detail and dedication to her clients is unmatched. Kyndal is the only one I will let do my hair. If you're looking for someone who will not only transform your hair but also boost your confidence, Kyndal is the one to see. I highly recommend her services, plus, she is a vibe! read more

Vanilla Salon - Blonde and healthy! - Hair Salons Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Kyndal is an absolute gem!!! As soon as I met her, back in 2023 when I went in to get my hair done for my graduation, she dedicated hours to fixing the color damage I had and recreated the look I wanted. She is super friendly and welcoming. She takes the time to listen and genuinely cares about making you look and feel your best. I recently wanted to try a new look, and I was nervous about how it would turn out, she is literally your hype girl. She reassured me that the color would suit my face/complexion AND let me tell you, not only did she full fill that vision she made me look like a whole different person. Despite her busy schedule, she went above and beyond by accommodating me on a day she typically doesn't work, just to ensure my hair is perfect for a special occasion. That level of dedication is rare and remarkable and I appreciate her so so soo much ! Kyndal services are top-notch, but also affordable and provides incredible value without compromising on quality. Whether you're looking for a simple or complete transformation, Kyndal is the one to trust. She is the best, and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. She is my go-to girl for hair! read more

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This is my 2nd time getting my hair done by Kyndal, and both times, it came out amazing! She listened to my needs and gave me great advice. I 100% trust her. She also gave me suggestions on what products to use to maintain my hair healthy. I highly recommend her. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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