Hair Crafters Santa Monica - Santa Monica (CA)

Virginia Dyer All my curly friends, you must come here to see Bree and her team at Ouidad Salon. I had just moved to Santa Monica over a year ago and had been looking for a curly hair specialist for far too long. Thank goodness I found Bree! I have gone to several "curl" stylists in the past but have NEVER had a stylist so passionate about equipping me with the knowledge and skills to understand my own hair. This is the only place I will go to have my hair done from now on! After only a couple of visits I’ve never seen my hair so healthy and beautiful. Please make an appointment asap…. I guarantee you will love her and everyone else on the team!

Monique Quiros 90 Day UPDATE: I recently made the drive from Las Vegas to Santa Monica, and let me tell you, it was so worth it! After getting the perfect color I wanted 90 days ago, I knew I had to return for a refresh—and I’m glad I did. The drive may seem long, but when you’re greeted with such high-quality service, chill vibe- it’s all worth it. From the luxurious shampoo and conditioner to the heavenly scalp massage, every moment felt indulgent. The vibrant refresh of my original color? Flawless! If you’re looking for the best in color and care, the trip to Koko at Aube is a no-brainer. JULY 19- In late May, I decided to transform my blonde balayage into a rich wine red. Multiple stylists in Las Vegas, informed me that to achieve my desired shade, they first needed to apply an auburn color to neutralize the blonde and assess if the final color was achievable. Despite the uncertainty, I took the plunge with one of those stylist and was left with a dark auburn color with peaks of blonde that didnt take. Eight weeks later, I found myself in Santa Monica, CA, and stumbled upon Aube Salon. On a whim, I approached a stylist named Koko for a last-minute attempt to achieve my dream color. I showed her my inspo photo, and without hesitation or excuses, she assured me she could make it happen. Koko even promised to help recondition my hair. Skeptical, I waited for the reveal. But when I put my glasses back on and saw the stunning result, I was blown away. My hair looked perfect, almost like I was wearing a flawless wig. The salon, a Japanese style hair establishment, clearly delivered exceptional quality. I had my daughter with me and she got long layers put in her hair, a refreshing and thorough shampoo, followed by a blow dry. Im now a devoted fan and plan to return in three months for a touch-up, regardless of the four-hour drive or hour-long flight. Its worth every mile for such beautiful results.

carmen carrasco I went to the salon for a haircut and color with Elizabeth V., who did an amazing job on my hair!! I had some ideas about what I wanted, which she understood perfectly to give me the perfect cut. Elizabeth took her time to color, cut and style my hair, even tried a hydrating treatment on brittle hair, which I appreciated very much; super professional and friendly. The guy at the front desk was super nice too! The salon is beautiful. Thank you for an amazing service and great, knowledgeable staff!!!

Kristy Mason Nikki is somewhat of a Santa Monica legend who I’ve been hearing about for years. I finally got the opportunity to book with her and after one visit, I understand the hype. Not only did she give me a haircut that brought out my best facial features, she gave me the best color and blow-out of my life. People often stop me in public to ask who does my color. Nikki is professional, warm, supremely talented, and she really understands her customers. Run to Nikki!!!!!

Jujuba Verde Today I had my hair done for the first time with the hairdresser Kenna, and she is a good listener of the details I requested. As a result, she did an excellent job; she did highlights, root, hair cut, and blow dryer. I chose the first hour of Monday, which I find convenient, instead of Friday, when the salon is full. I will definitely return to keep my hair this way.

Fernanda Fernandes He is such a great professional. I’ve been going there for almost 5 years now doing highlights. My hair was never this healthy and it just keeps getting better! Magical Hands!!!

Dean Massee Scott is the best stylist I’ve been too. In addition to his top notch skill, he takes time to learn about your hair. He listens to your concerns, needs, ideas etc to make sure he gets it right and you’re happy with the cut. After all, we know our hair better than anyone. It’s a collaborative process. Prices are fair, the studio is clean, and Scott has a great personality. Go no further. You have found the best!

Gurbani KC Kim is amazing she did the best cut and added toner and conditioner to make my uneven hair color so flawless, shiny and smooth. she was incredibly communicative throughout the process and made sure i understood everything she was doing every step of the way.

Josh Dembo If you are looking for a great men’s haircut, look no further. I first went to Marjan when I was 6 years old, and since then no one else has cut my hair. She is a local legend, so sweet, and is an artist with the scissors. Always a pleasure.

Lena T Annika is the first person in the states that Ive ever trusted with my natural (3b/c) hair, and the first person anywhere to ever color it, other than myself. And I couldnt be happier with my results! I never write long reviews, but this feels warranted. Backstory: Ive been highlighting my own hair sporadically since 2020. Recently, though, I got a bit too careless with my technique, which resulted in some serious banding and brassiness. Unfortunately, I dont have any "before" pictures because I couldnt bear to look at it, let alone capture it on camera. But to visualize, the banding was so bad that in some parts it almost looked like leopard print. Needless to say, it was absolutely nowhere near the slightly chunky balayage I had in mind. & I knew I needed professional help. Back to the review: Annika was very knowledgable during our consultation, and I felt so safe putting the fate of my hair in her hands. She explained everything we would do with full honesty, telling me what styles would and wouldnt work for my hair. After the actual appointment, I can tell you one thing for certain, she KNOWS what shes doing. My tragic DIY "highlights" are now completely unrecognizable, and I finally feel confident wearing my hair out without needing to style it just to hide the banding. Plus, my hair still feels healthy and strong. Shortly after my appointment, I went out to run errands and ended up garnering compliments on my hair color at almost every place I stopped — which, was a fun bonus to the overall great experience I had that day& also a testament to the quality of Annikas work. I do know that shes incredibly skilled with a variety of hair textures, but I especially want to highlight this for my fellow curly hair folks. If ur looking for a stylist in the Santa Monica/West Los Angeles area who truly understands curly hair (which genuinely feels like finding a needle in a haystack) — congratulations, you’ve just found one in Annika. Book the consult girlll