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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jonelle is incredible!!!! After seeing some postings and hearing some buzz around Santa Monica announcing her recent arrival from Chicago, I decided to go and see what all the talk was about....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stacey is great. She really knows hair and color. I like that she takes a TON of time right when I sit down to go through my hair, what I like and disliked about the last cut and color. She also does...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go see Surya. She is amazing, professional, and such a sweetheart :) I came to Byu-ti a few months ago with seriously damaged hair, you know how it goes ladies :( and I am sooo glad that I did. All of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Byu-ti twice now. The place has more of a spa-like feel to it rather than a hair salon, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience here both times. The simple decor (almost everything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Andi is FANTASTIC. She made my sad hair very happy with a stylish cut. From one Southern girl to another, she knows why I want to use Rave hairspray, and showed me a way that i don't have to. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This salon is deliciously dreamy. I'm always so happy to be there. The ambiance is top notch. You get the ultimate in luxury and pampering in a clean and simple yet elegant environment. But what I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in for the first time in desperate need of a cut & style. I don't trust many people with my hair, but Sura really knew what she was doing. The place is really nice and has a spa feeling. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this salon, beautiful, bright, stylish, clean, and hip. I feel pampered every time i walk through the doors. The front desk staff is always attentive, helpful, and unpretentious!My stylist Sura...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Andi normally does my hair and she is awesome -- always makes sure that I like the color and style (especially if we've changed it a lot). She "gets" what I'm going for with my look. The facility is clean,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Byu-ti when it first opened and loved the haircut that Leslie gave me. I had always had long hair and wanted to do something different, and even though I was apprehensive, Leslie put me at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Noooooo! My favorite stylist, Luciana, is moving to Montreal. **tear**But it speaks volumes of her commitment to her clients and of Byu-ti's commitment to their stylists that she will be traveling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love byu-ti...............and i am the pickiest person ever when it comes to hair.ATTN ALL BLONDES...RUN AND GET YOUR HIGHLIGHTS DID BY LARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!she is awesome and has saved my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One morning, I woke up and realized that my hair was two different colors and four different lengths. My penchant for exploiting student prices at hair salons in Westwood had earned me many insane...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my hair re-touched here in July 2008 so oops i dont remember who did my hair. Anyway, all the stylists seem very friendly and professional. From what I saw, every person that came out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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I have been going to a high end Beverly Hills salon for the past ten years. I never thought I would let anyone but my stylist/colorist touch my hair ever again, I was wrong. After one of my girlfriends came to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the worst customer service i have ever encountered at a salon. it's really too bad since i wanted to like the place. my appointment time was changed without ever noticing me and even the stylist was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started going to Byu-ti Hair Therapy in June after spending many months looking for a place where I could get my hair cut and highlighted in an unpretentious place with minimal attitude and up-sell....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have curly hair. Tis a blessing and a curse because I do not need a blow dryer. However, I hate it when stylists throw me out with wet hair since I never blowdry it. Especially when you are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Awful hair cut. My first appointment was with Luciana. I requested an angled cut ? long in front, short in back ? what's referred to as an A-Line cut. There was a client in another chair getting almost that...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful hair cut. My first appointment was with Luciana. I requested an angled cut - long in front, short in back - what's referred to as an A-Line cut. There was a client in another chair getting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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I wanted to lighten my hair and had a pretty specific idea about what I wanted . The stylist listened carefully and then gave me exactly the color I wanted. Great! It's not cheap but I got the color I wanted...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Parking is a pain in the butt (I had to keep running out to feed the meter), but the service and atmosphere are great. The place has a great energy.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Moved to Santa Monica about a year ago and I yelped for beauty salons and Byu-ti came up . . . and I chose to go somewhere else. That visit was underwhelming and I didn't want to go back. Recently...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Love this salon. I've been looking for a new hair "gal" and I found her. Natasha cut my hair and I love it. Pefect flips to my curly hair. Usually it has to "grow out" for me to like it... yet I walked out...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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I absolutely love Silvia at Byu-ti Salon. She is a master at coloring, cutting and styling my hair and being consistently wonderful at making me look beautiful. I will never go to another stylist again. Byu-ti...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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The staff here is either aloof/rude/self-absorbed, or over-the-top fake nice. You know it's fake because one time someone gives you a huge, familiar smile and hello, but the next time she walks by you blankly,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've walked by this salon numerous times to and from work and had been curious. My hair appointment was canceled from another salon because of scheduling issues and I wasn't able to get an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Byu-ti has wonderful service. The employees are really helpful and warm. I planned my wedding hair and make-up there for my entire bridal party and they were all extremely accommodating to my vision. Not to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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I had a great experience at byu-ti salon. I am always skeptical to try a new salon, but I couldn't pass up the $25 off for your 1st visit coupon I saw on their website. The salon is so beautiful and everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Byu-ti Salon is a relaxing experience with top of the line hairstylists that know the latest, the greatest and classic favorites (like a good blowdry). They use yummy smelling product and I always leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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I feel really lucky I found this place, and would highly recommend it you anyone - and infact several of my friends have started going there after asking me " Your hair looks great where do you get it done?"...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have two words that will keep me coming back to Byu-ti forever and a day....ANDI SCARBROUGH. She is just the absolute best in every way. Like most of us, I have always had trouble finding a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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I am also surprised by the negative reviews, so I feel compelled to tell of my great experience there for over 6 months.......i go to see Sylvia, who has been more than accommodating and understanding of what...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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I found this salon a few months ago after moving to Santa Monica. I was really nervous and in desperate need for some hair attention. I have been going to Dawn and she is fabulous! First I just went in for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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I have never written a review, but my experience here was honestly so bad that I feel compelled to. I came to have my hair highlighted and cut at this salon after reading positive reviews here on citysearch. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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"Does anyone else find it odd that ALL of the rave reviews are from reviewers who haven't reviewed any other businesses? Does anyone also find it odd that all these rave reviews generally come in large # and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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I have to say I'm surprised at reviews below. I truly had the best experience at Byu-ti that I've ever had at a salon. They were warm and welcoming from the start. I was greeted like never before with a whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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It's a nice looking place and the people are very nice and respectful of your time, but I had a horribly upsetting & disappointing color experience. The colorist did what she wanted, not what I wanted, no...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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My first visit to Byu-ti salon was yesterday, 3/29. Starting with the greeting from the sweet receptionist, she was very informative and offered me a delicious hot cup of tea. My hair color was done by...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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I too, was at the salon and didn't have a good experience.. First off, yes the girl below I saw her at the salon and I felt bad for her. The stylist really did not know what the heck she was doing. I had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off let me just say that Byu-ti Salon ROCKS!! And now for a more detailed story about the wonderful experience I had with them...I recently moved to LA from Maui and had not yet found a stylist...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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I walked into Byu-ti randomly over a year ago and have never looked back. The entire staff is so wonderful, always welcoming and warm. Tea is always offered, very polite staff. They email and call you in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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One day I checked my mail and I saw that I received a $25 coupon to try this salon as a first time customer. Just having moved to Santa Monica and in desperate need of a hair cut, I decided to go for it. Now I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks and Andi is amazing. Decor is a refreshing minimalist and clean look with cute cherry blossom accents here and there. The style of it makes me feel comfortable and the hot tea...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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I've been going to this salon since they opened a year and a half ago - it is the ABSOLUTE BEST. The hairstylists are the best in the business - I am constantly being asked my friends and even strangers about...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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This salon looks fancy but the staff is genuine and very service focused. I was blown away from the moment I walked in the door. Tia met me with a smile even though she had phones ringing, other customers...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I have been coming to Byu-ti salon for about a year now and have never been happier. My color is perfect (Dawn), my cut is the best its ever been (Natasha) and I now have eyes thanks to Sura, the magical...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I recently went to Byu-ti for a hair makeover bc I heard it was the best. I got my hair colored and cut by Luciana. I was sooo happy with the outcome!!! Got the best honey colored highlights and long layered...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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LOVE! Love! Love! Thank God the westside is getting cool. It's taken some patience but it's finally happening. Byu-ti salon is perfect example (well, Vanilla Bake Shop is right next door too!). These guys are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I love to go there to just relax and enjoy the conditioning treatment. It is worth it! Enjoy and have a cup of organic black cherry tea. For my taste a little pricy but your hair looks and feels fabulous after...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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I've been going to Byu-ti since the salon opened almost 2 years ago...I'am very particular about my cuts as I had bad experiencies before. I have no complains, my stylist is Luciana she is great and super...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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This salon is the best place I've been.Everyone is very friendly and I felt very confortable.I just change my stylist that I used to go for 15 years and when I called in they suggest me to go with Luciana.She...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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I too found this salon and Leslie through the curlyhair website. Unfortunately, I received the worst haircut I've had since I was a ten-year-old, when no one knew how to cut curly hair. In addition, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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All I have to say is if you're looking for a new salon, this is the spot. The vibe is super chill, the place is beautiful, the service is great. I had my first cut there last week and I have to say, I had my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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I've been going to Byu-ti for about six months. My girl is Luciana. She's a doll. She always listens. She comes up with new ideas every time. She's a special little lady with a cute Brazilian accent. Well, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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I've recently moved to Santa Monica. I'm pretty picky about my hair. I've had a lot of bad cuts. I always get nervous at a new place but I've been here for six months and only get my hair cut in Boston when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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This place is a gem! I found it by accident walking home from a local sushi place. It looked so pretty at night all empty that I took a brochure and called the next day. Talk about good service! I felt taken...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I adore this salon. My stylist Dawn gives me the BEST highlights ever. She is a super star with blondes. I've been to her three times now and was worried that i loved it so much the first time, she wouldn't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Ok, I am thrilled. No more trips to BH. The westside has been in desperate need of a reeeeally good salon. This place has what it takes. The staff is great. No attitude! They give great blow-drys! I've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Does anyone else find it odd that ALL of the rave reviews are from reviewers who haven't reviewed any other businesses? Does anyone also find it odd that all these rave reviews generally come in large # and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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I love that when I walk into this salon the ladies at the front desk are always happy and helpful. I feel relaxed when I visit the salon there is never any tense drama in the air as with other salons. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Byu-ti is a pretty new salon in Santa Monica. I pass it everyday on my lunch break. It looks super fancy so I was a little nervous to check the prices. As I passed on my lunch last week, one of the staff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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I'm a curly girl and have yet to find a stylist that can handle my mop. I went to Byuti after reading about them on a Curly Hair website. Yes, I've been to salons that specialize before so I wasn't expecting...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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I see many reviewers listed their favorite stylist at Byu-ti. Not me. They are all fabulous. I get treatments once a week. I went in after watching a Fox news piece on their hair therapy treatments and believe...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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My girlfriend was raving about Byu-ti's hair treatments specifically the micro-mist so I went to check it out in person. I'm a Latin with thick course hair and they worked magic on me. Not only is the space...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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I'm not much for foofy salons but I think Byu-ti has made me a transplant. I'm usually a barber guy but my girlfriend got me a cut and treatment for Valentine's. Yeah, I guess I'm pretty metro but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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This salon is beautiful (no pun intended) and cozy too. I went there bc a friend told me about how their special treatments literally repaired her hair back to health after a too-blonde highlight job. I think...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Man, did I feel spoiled on my recent visit to Byu-ti. I've never had a salon treat me like that before. You know the deal with nice salons... Well, not here. This salon is kind and very focused on taking care...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Not only is this salon owned by women but the entire staff is a bunch of sweet, customer-focused ladies. I have never felt so taken care of at a salon (especially one that looks like Byu-ti). You'd expect...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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I come to Santa Monica monthly for business and have yet to have a great hair salon experience......until now, that is. Byu-ti exceeded my expectations for an awesome blow-dry. I'm a weekly blow-dry girl back...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so in love with this place that I don't want to review it, because I'm already paranoid enough about getting an appointment with Natasha.It ain't cheap, but it's soooo soooo worth it. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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This salon is gorgeous! It's reviews are great! That's about it. All the hype about their special conditioning treatment was a gimick (hair was dry again after next shampoo) and even though the site here says...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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This place rocks. I'm new to LA (been here for just under a year). I think I've been to four salons in all and Byu-ti is by far the best. The staff is attentive (and I say staff because I've seen many...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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I had the absolute worst experience at Byuti. I am one of those people who typically are reluctant to try new hair salons. I got caught up with the personal hair consultation and analysis on your hair type. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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The stylist I'd been going to for years moved away, and I spent three years trying salons all over the place. They all seemed okay for the first cut/color, but inevitably, my hair showed they didn't know what...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Hands down this is the best salon I have ever visited. I have been to salons from the east coast to the west coast looking for a great stylist and colorist ? and then I found Dawn Stafford! My cuts have never...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Dawn at BYU-Ti in Santa Monica turned a "frump of month" look into a chic and easy to do style. She talked me into a stye I did not believe was possible for my fine thin hair. It is no longer a chore to do my...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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This is the perfect salon. The services are excellent, and at a fair price. It is always a treat to go to Byu-Ti! I highly recommend this salon to everyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Jordana Lorraine Kotlus has been doing my extensions for two years now and I couldn't be more pleased. I receive frequent compliments on my hair, and each time, the person is shocked when I admit to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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I think I'm a bit of a salon expert. I've been to some of the supossed best but Byu-ti is definitely one of my top picks. The staff is warm and seems to genuinely care about us clients. They also do these...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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I've been in LA my whole life and have been to about a thousand salons. I think I'm finally ready to settle down. This place a gem for the westside (you mean no more trips to Beverly Hills?). I've found my...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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So glad I found this salon. I cannot tell you how desperate I was. I've had three bad salon experiences in a row and I thought I was doomed until I found Byu-ti. Seriously, my hair has NEVER looked better. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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My girl Jordana has done it again! Every time I get in a rut with my hair, she makes another great suggestion. I guess she really does know me after 8 years. We had been highlighting for a while, but with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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I guess I'm not the greatest client to have, I only get my haircut a couple times a year and sometimes I color it myself. But this time I had Jordana color and cut it on a co-worker's recommendation. I am a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My visit to Byu-ti has got to be one of the most underwhelming experiences in my life. Granted, the space is lovely (clean!) and the staff there is nice enough. Yay. What I didn't like was that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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I live and work in the neighborhood, so I have watched Byu-ti open and change over the last year. It has a beautiful design and decore, very modern and high-end looking. Their website shows a lot of write-ups...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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I have been blond for almost 15 yrs and my hair needed a little extra TLC. A friend recommended Andi, who she loves and now I do too! Like many of us, I always want my hair to be "lighter and longer...." Andi...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SpinDaily.com's favorite salon. Don't miss the mistic hair treatment for dry and damaged hair and a healing haircut by owner, Natasha Sunshine. If you are looking for the best REAL DEAL hair...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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I have been a loyal Byu-ti customer for about a year, and I'm so excited to see that they are on citysearch now. Byu-ti has a great atmosphere, and a wonderful staff. Everyone is friendly, and I have a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Do yourself a favor, If you are looking for an excellent colorist book yourself an appointment with Dawn at Byu-ti Salon in Santa Monica. She's got the 'gift" - a true artist at what she does. She knows how to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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There are few salons a woman can go to where she can put 100% trust in her stylist. Dawn Stafford is my stylist and Byu-ti is one of those rare places. I let Dawn choose my color and cut and she has never...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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I was greeted professionally and didn't have to wait. My stylist Silvia checked out my hair and recommended the conditioning treatment that I needed. The bowl was very comfortable, not neck breaking like most...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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What will I do when I move away from LA?!!! Andi at Byu-ti Salon has made my hair look the best it's ever looked. I get my hair cut, colored, & highlighted by Andi and she always does an amazing job....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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i wouldn't go anywhere else--especially for curly hair. lesley is a curly specialist--i constantly get complements on my color and cut. i'm a redhead, so it's amazing to get great color. lesley and dawn are...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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The only thing I'm giving this place kudos for is the design of the salon. Once you step past that part- this place is truly weird. The hair stylist I had was not normal, and I say that in the kindest way...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! I got the prettiest hottest bob hair cut here by Tara, my stylist. The interior is beautiful too, all white. I feel at ease getting my hair cut here, it's absolutely wonderful. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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My stylist Natasha Sunshine opened her dream salon. You go girl!! She and her sister Daniela are doing it. I've been with Natasha for five years since she moved out here from NYC. She worked at Prive, then...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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My hair needed help... Bigtime. I saw these guys on Fox morning news. They have a blending bar where they make treatments especially for what your hair needs. I'm always on the search for the perfect blonde. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Man, does the westside need more businesses like this one. This is by far one of the hottests salons in the city. It's chic, fresh, and very modern. The staff has the chillness of the westside but the chicness...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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I moved here from NY not long ago. It's very overwhelming finding a new stylist. I read about this salon in some magazine. It sounded great so I gave it a go. I have to say, I had one of the best salon...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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My stylist Jordana just moved here from another upscale Santa Monica salon. This is a great step up for her! The other one was fine, but the whole atmosphere is amazing at Byu-ti (ok, the name's "different", I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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In the process of growing my hair out, I was looking for a salon focused on healthy hair so I booked a cut and conditioning treatment. Long story short, I was not given the conditioning treatment and left with...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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My hair was ruined by the Japanese Relaxing treatment. I walk past Byu-ti everyday on my way to the office. It's so pretty I decided to check it out. Luciana took excellent care of me. Her Brazilian accent is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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