Luxelab Salon - Santa Monica (CA)

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

Sarah Stepien Carolann does AMAZING color and cut! She is absolute perfection and would recommend her to anyone! She actually does more male haircuts, but Ive been going to her for over 15 years and shes amazing everytime!

Erin Lewis Fringe is such a cute salon, very bright and airy. Elizabeth cut my hair and did a phenomenal job, bringing my vision to life. Everyone was warm and friendly, and it was just a lovely experience. Will definitely go back!

Madi My first time getting a haircut at Eco Heads and it was a wonderful experience! I love Tina with all my heart and she did a beautiful job with my hair. She also did my boyfriend’s hair, and he’s never looked more handsome. Absolutely amazing haircut for the both of us. We love you Tina!

Neda Bayat Been coming to Vanessa & Amad for my hair for years. I’ll follow them anywhere. My hair is always refreshed and looking amazing even if I go in looking like a mess. Plus, it’s like free therapy because they are natural healers so you feel good as well as look good. This is a great place for my hair and my brain!!

garima bhateja Crystal was very welcoming. My hair were a bit greasy, not only she washed them twice but also gave me amazing bounce and loose curls! She also offered drinks and explained me about the products she used on my hair! I would definitely vouch and recommend her!! She’s 10/10!

Maria Erinn is amazing! Highly recommend going to her for the best styling. She’s been my longtime stylist and I’m so excited to be her customer at her own salon. She gets my curly wavy hair and is a coloring savant — she brought me back to my original hair color and my own family couldn’t tell the difference. She’s seen me through long haircuts, shorter bobs and everything in between. Erinn is also the loveliest person to chat with and gets exactly what you mean when all you have is a half baked image in your head. 10/10

Das P Ashlee was absolutely amazing . Couldn’t recommend her enough. Super fast and talented hairstylist .

Mya Stoessel I cant praise my hair stylist enough! Shes not only incredibly sweet but also incredibly talented. I recently transitioned from dark blue to light pink, and the result is beyond amazing. My hair feels soft and healthy, a true testament to her skill and care. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a fantastic stylist!

Sahar Rasouli I recently visited Mina for a haircut and styling, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Mina is not only incredibly skilled but also takes the time to listen to exactly what you want. She gave my hair a fresh, modern look that perfectly suits my style and personality. Her attention to detail and ability to bring out the best in my hair was truly impressive. On top of that, Mina has a warm and friendly personality, making the entire experience so enjoyable. I highly recommend Mina to anyone looking for a talented and professional hairdresser who genuinely cares about her clients.