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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my hair!! I was going to the same stylist for eight years before I came to L Salon and I was very nervous. I loved the color I had, but I wasn't crazy about the cut or my stylist....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why is it that I always seem to find decent colorist but not hairstylist??? 1 star for Kerastase n Bumble Products.1 star for Janice (Senior Colorist) --Super friendly woman1 star for her talent in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this salon! Lynn colors and cuts my hair, and I've gotten so many compliments on it since I started going to her 2 years ago. She really listens to what you want, and also gives great advice if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to L Salon for a few years now. I always see Douglas and I'm always satisfied with the haircut I get. What makes Douglas' haircuts great is that he knows I'm not one to fuss with my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mary is the best for hair cuts!!! She really listens to you and takes the time to cut your hair right and be sure you are happy. You can really tell she enjoys what she is doing! I cannot speak on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an updated review for Yvonne. Again, I've never had a haircut here. I come here for my regular brow wax and occasional skin care treatment. The brow wax is still right on target and I am...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOEL IS THE BEST! I've been growing my hair out for about a year and a half. It's finally getting long but was starting to lose any sort of style. Noel at L Salon fixed that. She put in just the right...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an excellent, creative and professional group of people. I had my hair cut and styled by Monica, a "New Talent" hair stylist and love it. It is something I can do at home as well. She took the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really confused as to why L Salon isn't rated with higher stars! I've gone to salons in Palo Alto and when I went to San Diego for college, I had to get my haircuts there..and none of those places...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know anything about getting your hair done here but i highly recommend their esthetician Yvonne! She's truly wonderful, she has endless amounts of knowledge & knows her craft, which makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to L Salon for about a year and a half, and I couldn't be happier with the salon. I originally came here for a color correction and to chop off nearly all of my hair and start over due...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a hairstylist, i value honest and good work. When you walk into L Salon there are no friendly faces. The receptionist were stuck up and acted as if they couldn't give you the time of day. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of L Salon and Color Group - but only for their cuts. I didn't have a great experience with a lady who did my color (that colorist eventually left). She made my hair very brassy and almost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my hair cut here for 8 years, as a hair model. You can get a very good haircut by a licensed cosmetologist and a master stylist or the owner Elizabeth for only $20. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to crow about. I came here on the recommendation of an idiot friend who has had the same haircut since the 1800s (long hair with bangs). I wanted a short and modern haircut. I've gotten plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this salon to buy some Kerastase products. I was offered zero service. It wasn't until I gathered about $100 worth of product and went to the counter did they realize I am going to give...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm updating my review because the Colorist I previously raved about is now at Stilo Salon in San Mateo (off of Hillsdale Blvd, next to Whole Foods & Gold's Gym). Please read my Stilo Salon review...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My 100th Yelp and how appropriate ... why? Let me give you the stars:1st Star: It's my , "I'm sorry I was tempted by the fruits of others but I'm back again." I've went to alot of salons (and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wendy is the absolute best there. You'll always walk out loving your new haircut!
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to L Salon for many years on and off. I've had both good and bad hair experiences and some pretty bad facials there. Recently, I tried using their apprentice program for hair cuts...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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First of all, I would like to say that since I am in beauty school I no longer go to L salon, but did so, off and on for 5 yrs with Maria, she was always attentive to my needs and ALWAYS delivered! She's not...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only came here because a friend of mine used to work here and she told me I should try it out. So let me describe my experiences here and you could be the judge of how I feel about the place:1. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the price you pay, you'd think you'd get a full complete service. BUT NO. You pay an arm and a leg for highlights and if you've been there before, you have to blow dry and style your hair...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Checked the reviews because someone wrote me that they had been threatened for writing a bad review on this place after having a similar experience...bring it on! Worst experience of my life, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I could have updated my previous review but that felt wrong because I thought long and hard about switching salons. I still completely love Mia as a colorist and Wendy as a stylist but I don't love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went in for the class cut one tuesday morning with mary. $20 w/o tip. cheap! bangs are a little shorter and heavier than i imagined and more hair was cut from around my face than i would have liked,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried L Salon a while back, it was just okay. So I was looking for a new salon, but couldn't find one so I called up L Salon to give them a second chance. I made an appt for 1:00 pm. I showed up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One star taken off for price. For what you get out of this place it is WAY over priced.One star taken off for rudeness. I think that these stylists are WAY over booked. They need to spread out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the girls at L salon. And a bring them cupcakes every time I come to show my appreciation! Mia does a fantastic color job, lightening my hair up a bit each time to get in back to it's old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for haircuts on and off for several years now. It's close by for me and it looks like a reputable place that I can trust and relax in.You just KNOW they're going to charge you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I deleted my original review because the stylist emailed me and said she was really hurt. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings so I won't mention anyone by name anymore if the review is bad....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got the worst cut here, EVER, by Elaine. The girl simply does not listen. Plus she's bitchy. I told her I wanted layers and she said "no, we're not doing that." NO?! Who tells their client no?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the overall opinion of three stars. The cut was good because I paid over $100 for one of the top stylists to be trusted with my hair. But I didn't appreciate how the stylist was not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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UPDATE: Elaine and Victoria are now at Stilo!!! I called the salon last week to make an appointment with my colorist, Victoria, and was really disappointed to hear that she is no longer there. I asked the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive and uncomfortably snooty. I gave this salon three chances. Third time was the charm and have not gone back or thought of going back.1st experience: $63 for a hair cut. Elaine did do an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After an 80% terrible cut from Cowboys & Angels (what can I say, I liked the neck massage.. sadly that was it), I left feeling so duped that I went and got a haircut from a friend an hour later. She...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine gave me a gift certificate to the L Salon. I was very worry about trying a new hair stylist since I have been going to mine for a good number of years.I am so happy I did!!!!Michael...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went in with intentions for a highlight and the girl mentioned she thought a full tint with just a blonde chunk under my hair would look good. So i trusted her and instead it looked awful! I had one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I should have trusted the other reviews before even making an appointment. This salon is just way over booked!! I am all for making money, but you can't triple book every stylist and expect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't even make it to the hair consultation... No, not because I didn't show up (in fact I was early) but for the fact that they made me wait for 20 minutes with out the friggen stylist coming over...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to LSalon for years to have my hair highlighted by "Shauna".....I can't say enough nice things about her. She is extremely talented, highly professional yet with the most down to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Elaine cut my hair. Not that the cut was bad but one wag asked if I had let my eight year old cut it. Same experience that others have posted: no ability to listen and do as asked.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for a haircut after I had a color elsewhere. Knowing that I had just had full highlights, she didn't object to giving me a short haircut. In the back my hair looked splotchy and uneven...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to L Salon for almost a two years now. (Wow) Danielle has been my stylist since the first time and I adore her. Like the other poster about Danielle, she is really good at listening...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Danielle is the only one you can trust here!!!! Be warned, most people here won't listen, they'll just kinda do what they want which is usually about 5 times shorter....was the worst hair experience...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was referred to L Salon by my current stylist because I wanted a salon that specializes in short, hip cuts and I am afraid to get a bad cut since I can't throw my hair up in a ponytail and I look...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to L Salon for about eight years now and I'm always really happy with the results. Janice does my color and I've been getting my hair cut with Elaine for the last few years. I always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got to Jen for cuts, who is awesome, she is super nice, and always gives me a great haircut. The downside is it can be hard to find parking, and its pretty busy, but the business isn't always bad....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The girl that usually did my hair had just graduated from college so I had figured it was time for me to find a new salon. I had always heard people saying how they had gotten their haircut/color from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here since i was 15 lets just say i am about to get out of college so doin the math...hats really long time.I don't understand why this place gets a bad rap...actually I do and I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOEL - The only hair designer that has ever done exactly what I asked for, and always has lots of great ideas when I'm ready to change my style. Thank You!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The stylist that i chose was Elaine. I am not sure whether she was in a bad mood the day i was there or just how she acts towards people in general. All of the younger female stylists there seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going there for over a year now. I tried it out after I saw they had some models in a hair magazine. I could not find a good stylist to save my life so I figured I would throw some money...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been with the L Salon for about two years, looking for "my" stylist. I've been through all 3 levels of stylists hoping that the more I pay the better the cut will be. That seemed to be true, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this salon. It has the best service from a stylist I think I have ever gotten. I am VERY particular about my haircuts, and in all of the times that Douglas has done my hair, I have loved it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had a terrible experience at L Salon last year - where you walk away feeling like you just got completely screwed out of $300 (plus another $25 parking ticket because they couldn't do a haircut and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to L Salon for awhile now. My stylist is Elaine and she is great! She understands my style and knows the texture of my hair and how I should fix/wear it. She is one step above in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ask to be a *hair model*. I was taken into the hands of the lovely Gina, who is a color apprentice, but fabulously skilled! I had virgin hair about 2 years ago, and decided to get some highlights. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd probably give L Salon 5 stars if it wasn't for the attitude. I went there for many, many years and as more than one person has pointed out, L has much attitude. I don't mind aloof, but rude and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update 6/4/07I have taken away a star (from 4 to 3) after my recent experience there and am afraid I might be on the hunt for a new salon :( I loved the last cut that Elaine gave me about 5 weeks ago...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. Despite the bad reviews here on yelp, i decided to give them a try anyway. And you know what? They majorly effed up my hair color. And they call themselves, "Color...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine used to get her hair cut here by one of the stylists in training named Elaine so I thought I'd check it out. This was in the summertime and temperatures were hovering at around 90...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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L SALON & COLOR GROUP IS A GREAT PLACE FOR HAIR COLORING. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS GREAT AND THE HAIR PRODUCTS ARE ONE OF A KIND. THE HAIR STYLIST ARE FRIENDLY TOO. PARKING IS HARD TO FIND SINCE THERE ARE TO...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how to review this place.I had been a steady customer many years ago. They did a terrific job cutting and coloring my hair (the stylist and colorist who used to do my hair don't work...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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I went to this salon based on their before and after photos, which were withit and flattering. I paid over $300 for a cut and color. The owner/stylist did not listen to me, and gave me exactly what I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only go here for eyebrow waxing with Yvonne. She is the BEST! Very accommodating and she does great waxing. She never over-does the wax and eyebrows are only $18.00.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My colorist, Heather, did a great job fixing the botched job of my last stylist and the color turned out just as she said it would. She was really nice to talk to and seemed very knowledgeable about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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Lynn is the best! The first time i went to her she took the time to ask me what I wanted and we talked about my previous hair styles and decided on something that would shape my face the best. She is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible. Really they are. First of all, the stylists come and go here-- thats usually a sign of a shady place. I like consistency with my haircuts. I came here for 6 years and had a different stylist...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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L Salon is wonderful! You will be treated very well in this stylish salon. After years of horrible cuts and scary highlighting jobs, I found Michael Maynarich who is a true artist. I also recommend Victoria...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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L Salon & Color Group is a high quality, cutting edge salon in downtown San Mateo with an international flavor. These stylists travel around the world to learn the latest techniques and teach their skills. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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My appointment was for a color and cut. First off, let me just say that I have been to a number of high end salons in the bay area and while the atmosphere was good, this was definitely not one of them. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had several haircuts here and fired them about a two years ago now. I can't bash the cuts themselves (although my Mom used to go too & her stylist would do what she wanted to do and not what my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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I love Lynn at L'Salon. I have thin hair and long hair styles just do not work for me. I asked her to give me a fun, low maintenance cut that would add volume to my hair. She delivered big time! They sell...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm a little biased because I love, love, love my stylist at this salon (Doug da Silva) - he's got a sparkling personality and he cuts my hair really well. The salon is located in downtown San...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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People are always stopping me on the street asking me where i get my haircut. I'm so glad that i can now share with everyone how wonderful my salon is. I've been going to this salon since 1997 and have never...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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You go into a salon that has a head stylist for $110 you expect a great haircut. At first as she was cutting it looked cute but then she began chopping it off and yes it looks somewhat ok when i style it the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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I went to this salon about 7 years ago and the hairdresser cut and styled my hair like Morgan Fairchild's (really feathered). However, my mother in law recently discovered them and their website and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gotten one hair cut from Lynn that was awesome, I plan on going back when the time comes. She also cuts my boyfriend's hair and does a fabulous job (I'm picky about that). And we referred her...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had an appointment with Noel on Saturday, she's a "Level 2 Senior Designer". When I walked in and let the receptionist know I had an appointment she barked at me to put a smock on and pointed to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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UPDATE: This place just isn't the same without Victoria and Elaine. I made the mistake of coming to see another hair cutter and colorist because I did not know where to find these ladies when they left and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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judysbook.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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I absolutely LOVE L'salon. I have been going there for about 2-3 years now, and love it more and more every time. I especially love their colorists; they are very knowledgeable. I have gone to many other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to L Salon twice and I have mixed feelings. The first time (also the most critical when trying a new salon!) was pleasant, I enjoy that going there to get a full color takes so much less...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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I was looking for a cute haircut with a touch of funk, and I did not get it here from one of the stylists! What I did like was the colorist's job she did on my hair. It seems like there are a lot of staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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sept 2005- I heard they were the best salon. I had a special occasion and I wanted brown hair color with lite brown highlights. It was simply a shade or two lighter than what I already had. The stylist didnt...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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This Salon is expensive, but they are also training grounds for the up and coming stylists of the day. If you feel brave, you can show up and get a fine new style in the hair clinic, where it costs only $20 to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner, Elizabeth Stenstrom, used to work at a salon in the city called Yosh for Hair. She started this salon and I must say it's a success. There are different apprentice levels for each stylist,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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I have been going to Yvonne for my eyebrows for awhile and shes great! I keep going back to her cause she doesn't over-do them and she does exactly what you want.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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I found L Salon on Citysearch and thought I would give it a try since it was highly rated. I find it difficult to believe all of their publicity in hair magazines as my experience/results were very poor. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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