Sophia Beauty Salon

Sophia is THE BEST! Been coming here for few years. Great price and I’m never disappointed. They also wash your hair and put product on for you at the end for $ 20!
Make sure you get your haircut by Sophia. She’s super sweet too

I came here on a Tuesday morning. I was the only customer. I didn’t know what I wanted so basically the owner cut my hair and every time she was going to work on a part of my hair she checked with me to see how short I wanted.
I really appreciated her working with me to see what I wanted. I told her I am a mom of two very young kids and do not have a lot of time so give me something simple and easy. She did just that.

Love coming here for a hair trim. It was $ 35 for long hair. They shampoo/​condition and blow dry. I believe I got Sunnie this time and I really liked it in the end

I have been going here for about 3 years now. Sophie is an expert. She is very very good at cutting hair. I would recommend anyone guy or girl to come check this place out. ⁵⁄₅ stars.

Never ever go here! Worst service, they don’t know how to cut hair and they definitely don’t know how to do a simple highlight job. They wash your hair but don’t conditioner it. They don’t care if you leave unsatisfied. I don’t know how they’re in business. Worst salon i have ever been to.
Oh and get this, I go back the next day to have them fix my hair and they charge you again! Worst service. The ladies there are so rude. Their salon is dirty. They don’t clean their brushes before they use it on you. The lady who did my hair brushes the woman’s before me and then brushed mine!!! They shouldn’t be in business. They can’t even do simple jobs. Someone please close them down.

Just driving around and Unilocaling hair salons and came upon here. I was iffy at first because it was definitely empty, but I came out a very happy camper!
Pricing depends on the length of your hair and I paid $ 30 for a wash, cut, and blow out. Cheaper than most places for a woman’s haircut.
I didn’t have anything in mind when I came for a cut. I just told the stylist I wanted a trim and layers that would frame my face. I’m really vague as to what I want when I get a cut because hair does grow, I’ve tried many styles and colors in my life, and I just trust that the stylist knows what would look good for my face shape. And she did not disappoint me at all.
I didn’t catch her name because I was in and out so fast. But I would definitely come back here!

I hate myself for coming here. I work nearby and I needed a trim so decided to come on my lunch hour. It was walking distance, had good reviews on Unilocal,one dollar sign and was Asian so I figured they’d treat my hair right. I don’t think I would be as upset as I am except that I said I just wanted a trim. I just wanted to get rid of my split ends and grow out my hair. So I was seriously upset when I saw her cutting off inches at a time. And on top of that she kept using the layering shears way too liberally. I want to GROW OUT MY HAIR. And I said I didn’t want layers. I was dying inside as I watched her snip and snip and snip and I tried reminding myself this isn’t a big deal. Hair grows back. But GEEZ. This was almost physically painful. I hate that some salons think a trim means take it all off and one inch really means three. I watched her and looked at the fallen pieces of my hair all around me. I asked how much length she took off and she said half an inch. _​I just watched you take off way more than that lady!!! And IT’S SCATTERED ALL AROUND ME! I was so miserable the entire time and I just wish I hadn’t risked coming to a new place even just for a trim. On top of that the blow dryer was on super high, super hot (I was worried about damaging my frail, thin hair) and a good portion of the time it was blowing directly into my ears. I was charged $ 35 for a haircut I did not ask for. And I’m not a cheapskate. I’ve realized hair salons are not cheap but I’m a little ticked off that there are some people who paid $ 25 – 30 for an actual hair cut and I was charged $ 35 for a trim that ended up being a full cut and layer which was not what I asked for and that I am HATING. I was extremely dissatisfied and I would have given them 2 stars because she was nice and at least my short hair feels nice even if I hate the way it looks but it looks like this isn’t the first time this has happened and they haven’t learned! No offense but I would not come back and will not recommend this place

I called in on a Sunday and asked if they had time for me if I came in at a certain time, and the lady on the phone said yes. I was really thankful to get an appointment because that day was busy for me, and I had called other salons and they were all booked. However, I was disappointed because the moment I came in, there were still 5 people ahead of me. I came in at 2, and by the time it was 2:30, the two workers who were still working weren’t anywhere closer to taking care of me. The worst part of all, was that there was a worker sitting on an empty chair just talking to one of the other workers while she was looking at all of us (I’m not sure if she was on break, but she could’ve at least helped since there were so many of us waiting!) By the time it was 2:40 I called another salon and they had an opening for me thankfully! I don’t know if they would’ve done a good job on my hair, but I found it rude and unprofessional for them to tell me they had a slot open for me when really they didn’t! I wasted 40 minutes when I could’ve been somewhere else!

Great for both men and women. I take my nephew who is very particular about his ramons/​beatles hair style. Joyce is very patient with him, continually asking if the cut or thickness is ok. She usually thins out his hair because it’s so thick it sticks up. For me she does a great cut and makes it look full (I have very thin hair). 3 women have cut my hair and they are all great. I’ve dyed it once and the color looks really good as well.

This was my first time coming here, and I’m usually very picky about where I get my hair done, but this place has alleviated my fears. I am very satisfied with my new cut and color! Looks like I’ve found my new go to spot!

I came to Sophia for a bob cut few months ago, and I absolutely love it! Joyce was the one who cut my, she is very friendly, and constantly asks for my opinion and explains her process before the execution. She is very fast and precise, I was in and out in 20 minutes.
Today I have come in for my first perm. and she has done a flawless job. I called just 1.5 hours before to schedule an appointment, and she was very willing to work with such last minute request.
She took the time to help me understand the kind of perm she will offer for the style I want, and how she will approach to the hair cut after the perm. She has even taken the time to walk me through the aftercare of my newly permed hair. I am very satisfied with my new hairstyle, my hair feels bouncy and shiny.
The service comes out to be $ 90, and it included shampoo, cut, perm and style. I think it is a fair price for the quality of her service, I will definitely continue to come back and recommend to others.

For fast cut, top rate service and a perfect cut for the best price, Cindy is the one to trust when at Sophia’s. Ez to find, low key atmosphere. Be sure to go into detail if u r changing from long hair to a new shorter style. I’ve paid 3x the price to get exact cut. Includes shampoo and really good quality treatment.

Without fail, Joyce always does the haircut I always ask for. I am very specific with what I want and she delivers awesomely!
I seriously and highly still recommend her! It’s been a while since I got a hair cut (I was growing my hair) but felt like I needed a trim.
She is accommodating to my busy schedule and always tries to make time for me to come in.
She’s awesome :)

Haircut comes with shampoo and styling. Great haircut. Repeatedly asked for my input to make sure that I enjoy my haircut. Will definitely come back.

I’ve been coming to this salon for over a year now. Joyce (the owner) has been very accommodating to my busy schedule. Even today, I went in to get a hair cut after making an appointment two hours earlier. and she was down! For all my fellow korean brothers and sisters out there, especially those that are fluent in Korean, I’d highly recommend coming here! Price for a cut (Depending on Length of Hair) is $ 25-​$ 35. That’s freakin’ cheap compared to other places that have ladies charging for $ 40-​$ 65 for a cut that looks nothing like what you’ve instructed! (I’m from the bay area so it’s difficult to find a salon that cuts the way I like it at a cheap price!) For those that aren’t korean or aren’t fluent in korean like me, bring a photo!
As for the other Unilocal reviews that are also on this page about her moving to Cerritos Towne Center, is wrong. So Unilocalers, continue to use the address & phone number on here! She’s located right next to CVS and a LA Nails Shop! *****

She is one of the best. She move to a different location Cerritos Towne center next to radio shock and Starbucks coffee.
Her new number is +1 (562) 480‑9088

Carlton was my salon of choice since my favorite stylists are there. I came across Sophia’s salon by Unilocaling because none of my stylists at Carlton were available when i needed a cut. Sophia had good reviews but I was hesitant. However since my big, long hair has a life of its own, i had to have a cut ASAP.
Oh boy, i did not expect i will find the hair stylist of my dreams in Joyce:) i may be exaggerating a bit, but she did a great job! The best part is it’s $ 30 with shampoo & blowdry!!! I used to have my hair cut every 8 months because i spend $ 85 @ carlton per visit (haircut+tips to stylist & assistant). Now i can afford to go twice a year and it will still cost less than my one-​time cut at Carlton’s.
I finally found a stylists that does not cost me an arm and a leg:)
Don’t go changin’ joyce:) xoxo! Kamsahamnida!

I was in need of a haircut.
Seriously, I needed one really badly having not cut my hair in months. I was starting to have a mullet. Actually, my mullet was growing a mullet but I digress…
As I was not in my local area, I took the advice of a friend and checked out this spot. Located in a strip mall next to the CVS, Sophia’s hair salon has everything you would except from an Asian stylist:
1 — multiple stations for the various stylists, check
2 — free coffee/​tea, check
3 — Asian soaps on the TV, check :)
This place embodies everything that is great about these small mom & pop joints, with great prices and exceptional service.
Unlike other high price places I used to frequent (e.g. Rudy’s), you can get a men’s haircut for $ 15, which includes a wash, a cut and style. For someone like me who had an enormous amount of thick hair, my stylist, Sophia, had my hair washed twice.
She even used scissors for the entire process and didn’t charge extra at all. While this may be a shocker to some, more «fashionable», trendy spots nickel & dime you for every little request. Screw that!
She really understood what I was trying to do with my cut, made suggestions and I ended up leaving a satisfied customer.
Will definitely visit again if I am in the area.

My girlfriend referred me to Leah, and she was able to decipher what I wanted without pictures and such. I usually don’t go to new stylists and ask for something really short, but she was so sweet that I decided, hey, why not! She did a great job, asked me for my opinion, made sure I liked what I wanted, and was happy to cut it shorter after I decided it wasn’t short enough. I like her alot and she doesn’t make me feel weird about asking for different options. My hair looks great, even after I went to sleep and woke up the next morning. The best thing is, she said that when it grows out, it won’t look goofy. I’ll have to wait and see, but I have high hopes.
I will definitely refer my friends to her… the pricing ranges from $ 25 – 35 for hair depending on the length.

If you don’t speak Korean, you’re going to get Sophia to cut your hair. Okay, I speak some Korean, but not enough — so I got the owner to cut my hair! This place is frequented by the ladyfolk, and I admit, I was a bit hesitant to get my hair cut here when I saw all the women inside. When I came in, I was welcomed by all the workers there, and immediately said «haircut» just to let them know, «hey I don’t speak Korean». Everybody was friendly.
For $ 15 you get a hair wash and cut, which is pretty cheap (the only thing cheaper might be a cheap $ 5 haircut in SF or NY Chinatown) given the high standard of living in the OC. Gina was who washed my hair — she was really sweet and even gave me a kind of head massage too! She asked me if I was Korean, but I responded that I wasn’t (in Korean). She was surprised that as a non-​Korean I could speak some, and she said «anyung haseyo» to me, which I thought was kind of cute & funny at the same time.
Sophia cut my hair and she did an overall good job! She’s really funny and friendly. I asked to get a faux-​hawk (I admit, I wanted to get a Tae Yang look) — I brought a picture and everything, but she didn’t need to look at the pic. It wasn’t very close (but then again, I don’t have Tae Yang’s facial structure!) but I was still pleased with the results.
The only minor complaint that I have is that while Sophia cut my hair, she was kind of chatty with her co-​workers and Korean-​speaking clientele. She would cut my hair, and then stop to chat for a bit, then resume cutting. This is pretty standard in the hair-​cutting world. I mean, it’d be a pretty boring job if all you did was cut hair and not talk to anybody. So it’s okay. But I just wished I knew what they were chatting about and I could join in the conversation – probably would have been a bit more bearable then!
Overall, this salon gets a solid 4 stars. I’ll be definitely coming here again. That reminds me… I need a hair cut!