John Q

Initially, I thought the haircut that John gave me was decent for the price. He curled it so I couldn’t really tell how good it was BUT when I went home, showered and straight ironed it, I saw major flaws EVERYWHERE. The layers were super choppy. I could see steps in my hair! I’d rather pay twice the amount and go somewhere else.

I LOVE JOHN! :D John has been styling my hair for 11 years now and many more years to come! He’s amazing! Whether I have a picture for him or not he never fails with me. Every friend or relative I’ve referred to him lovessss his work as well. He has a great eye for what looks good on you.
Even for up-​dos or low-​dos he can do. He did my hair for my wedding along with my 6 bridesmaids and mom. He’s amazing!

John is AMAZING. Upon my arivale, he discussed with me what I want to do with my hair, and tells me the problem I have (hair too black, need bleach) I let him chose the cut and color for me because I had trust in his taste, and he made me look FAB! He really spends his time on you and never rushes… he sure does take gooood care of his clients! We had endless conversations for the 3 hours that I was there. we talked about my life, his life, and everything in between. You feel like he’s a close friend of yours. I really loved my experience with him. I never spent over 20 bucks for a haircut. I spent 160 +tip and it was wellllll worth it for me. That should tell you enough!
He is currently freelancing at BC Salon on Brookhurst and Hazzard (the old Ritz Gitz)

This guy is the REAL John Q! The other salon called «John Q Salon» is totally not him. This review is for the person known as John Q and not for any of the other stylists that might share the salon space with him.
John Q has been making my hair awesome since 2004. His coloring and cutting techniques are amazing. He knows how to color and cut hair so that it really compliments your face, no matter what shape or size. Ive tried out various salons out of convenience since then (I live in the Bay area now) but even the most high end salons can’t compare. I always end up coming back to Garden Grove, just for John Q. :)
Quick tips:
1: Openly communicate what cut and/​or color you want
2: Book in advance about 2 weeks to get the time that is convenient for you
3: He doesn’t work on Sundays
4: Cash/​Check only

I used to go to Bellagio Salon but have been receiving the same exact haircut style for the past several years. Everytime I come in asking anh Phillip to surprise me, he’d really surprise me with the SAME exact haircut.
So I got tired & Unilocaled another hair stylist. I came to anh John & explained to him the situation. I told him I wanted my length, but something different. He did give me a complete change but traditional just like how I wanted. He gave me some tips on how to give volume to my hair before going out. He’s not those kinds that touch & molest you as they cut your hair. He kept a distance & shared about his wife & kids. I felt comfortable sitting there knowing that he’s doing what he’s supposed to do rather than me flirting w the guy so he doesnt chop my hair off the ugly way.
My hair was shoulder length & it came out to have about the same length. Just different style of layers in front. It was $ 50 before tip for me. A little pricey for a haircut but I think it’s definitely worth it.

I went to John Q on a recommendation from a friend… she said one of the stylists there was HOT! and she wasn’t wrong. The stylist I’m referring to? Lien.
Lien comes off real stand-​offish at first but after a quick wash and a cut she lightens up a bit. Must be a language barrier thing, who knows. She does give a great cut though and all for $ 12.00! Yeah, good price so I tipped her good too. The place is kind of a mess but at these prices and the «eye-​candy» who’s going to complain?
I went there about a year ago and have since found a stylist closer to where I live. If you’re in the area though hit this place up!

Don’t ever get the super hot girl there who knows 10 words in English, good if you want a textured hair cut, I got lucky the hot girl didn’t mess up mine, very moderately priced 3 stars seems fair, although I would NEVER get color here. Just sayin

Came here for touch up hair extension with Chau Nguyen. This place is a nightmare, I had to go back the next day because she missed a track. N then a couple days later I realized she didnt it do it right, my hair was all tangled up and I ended up paying another stylist $ 150 to fix it. Stay away from this place!

By APPOINTMENT ONLY and CASH ONLY
John is awesome. He used to have his own salon but now rents a chair at Ritz Salon off Westminster.
I’ve done jet black coloring with him, grown my hair long, then chopped it chin short with color change to brown and blonde highlights. He specializes in highlighting and his cuts are great too. He’s super friendly and takes time to listen to what you want and explains why it could or can’t work with your hair type. It helps to bring in pictures of what you want too.
Depending on the service, cuts range start from $ 35 with a wash before and after the cut. Coloring starts at around $ 80 and goes upward around $ 140 for highlighting too.

Where has John been all my So-​cal life? I’ve been looking and looking and looking for a hair stylist I can trust with my hair in southern california, and I’ve finally found him! He is a truly rare talent, who cares about his client and his work. He is a self-​proclaimed perfectionist, so he will make sure that your hair is cut evenly, and exactly what you want before he lets you go. I like that he repeats what you’ve asked him to do and makes it very clear as to what he will do with your hair. No surprises! Also, he’s just a very friendly pleasant person to talk to and he makes you feel very comfortable. But what’s more important, I actually left a hair salon happy about my haircut/​coloring!
He takes appointment only. Try to book far in advance because he’s really busy. I could only go on a Saturday and I had to wait three weeks for an appointment with him. He accepts checks or cash.

Ladies, this guy is the real deal. After 3 years of bad experiences with stylists in the IE and Rowland Heights area, I decided it was time to just go with who I trust.
John can do exactly what you want to your hair. Even if you don’t bring in a pic, he’ll still know what you’re talking about.
John is very very detailed in what he does. He cross checks your hair multiple times to make sure everything is even. My favorite is when he cuts bangs… he layers them by hand and i LOVE that.
Don’t make my mistake and arrive late. =(He’s booked even in the middle of a weekday and I was 15 minutes late because of traffic. =(I felt so bad.
Even though it’s far, the drive for me is worth it.

I needed my hair and makeup done for my friend’s wedding so I called up John and he was very accomodating. This is a review for updo and makeup only and not on his haircuts.
John and his wife, Mimi, were really nice and patient so I feel bad giving them a negative review but I was pretty horrified with how my hair and makeup turned out.
I asked for a half up, half down do and John overly teased my hair to the point where I looked like Amy Winehouse! I was imagining something natural and pretty looking and certainly didn’t get that. The curls did last throughout the day though so that was one good thing.
As for makeup, I don’t think Mimi has had proper training or much experience so everything was all wrong. The foundation she chose for me didn’t match my skin tone at all so that already made me look ridiculous. And her application for my eyes and lips reminded me of how old school Asian singers used to do their makeup. She gave me thick eyebrows, really really dark eyes with pale lips. I don’t think she has a fresh, modern approach to makeup so I ended up looking more like someone my mom’s age than my own. I’ve had my makeup done by several different artists (see my other reviews) for weddings and other events so I know a non-​professional when I see one. If you’re going to have Mimi do your makeup, I would HIGHLY suggest doing a trial first.
When I got to the wedding people didn’t recognize me at first because I looked 10 years older. I had to run to the bathroom to throw some water on my hair to get it to flatten down and wipe off my layer of makeup. It was terrible and I wasted $ 150.

I have been going here during my visits out west for probably 10 years now and John never disappoints. I always leave feeling extra fabulous and anticipating my next trip out to California. His prices are reasonable. His cuts are great. I’m happy.

Ever since I lived in OC I have been going through hairstylist to hairstylist without much luck. I could never find someone I was happy with.
I was introduced to John Q by a friend 2 years ago, and after my first haircut with him I was very pleased with the results and I have stayed with him since then. :)
I pay $ 40+tip for my hair cut and you can pay with cash or check… I always forget to have cash with me but John is nice enough to take my checks :)

John Q is definitely one of the better stylists I’ve had which actually says a lot considering how ridiculously picky I am.
Please note that he no longer works at the salon called ‘John Q’ as he sold the business and allowed the new owner to keep the name of the shop to help him out. Unfortunately, the new doucher owner started claiming that he was John but don’t get it mixed up! The one and only John Q now works at Rittz Gitt Salon on Brookhurst and Hazard at:
14 441 Brookhurst St
Garden Grove, CA 92 844
The phone number listed on here is correct though. Anyhow, John Q sold his salon because he didn’t want his life to be overly consumed by owning a business (NOT BECAUSE HIS BUSINESS WAS DECLINING) in fact, he’s usually booked in full for at least a week in advance each time I call.
Alright enough of the John Q biography lesson, on to the good stuff. He’s great at listening to what you want as well as making suggestions but never oversteps his boundaries. I began going to John Q because I couldn’t afford $ 75 haircuts anymore and was expecting a major downgrade from the skills I would be getting for a $ 35 cut but suprisingly it was just as good! His coloring is great too and for the price. I don’t see why I’d ever go anywhere else!

I’ve been going to him for about 3 or 4 years now and he is incredible with scissors! I had been wanting to donate my hair for a while and I finally got the courage to do it about a year ago. I was really nervous about it but found a photo of a hairstyle I liked and brought it in with me when I got my haircut. When I cut off 15 inches jon knew that I was going to donate it and he tied it even placed it in a bag for me. I absolutely loved my bob – it turned out very similar to the picture!
John is very laid back and great to talk to. He works by appointment and gets booked quick so make sure you give him a call. 714.839.2800

Review under «Ritz Gitt Salon»:
Is there such thing as a Hair God? Well, my stylist John Q. sure comes close! He’s the former owner of John Q. Salon but sold it a while ago and now works independently (meaning he rents his station) at Ritz Gitt Salon. John has his own review under «John Q.» b/​c of his freelancing business, which really confused me when I arrived to the business address above and the signed said «Ritz Gitt». Anyway, he mans his own hours and his own schedule. He does appointments only folks, and he gets booked up quick! John’s usual schedule is Tues-​Sat. from 10−6pm. He has his own direct line 714.839.2800, separate from Ritz Gitt Salon. He has 14+ years of experience and has mastered the art of hair, especially Asian hair!
Haircuts w/​John starts at $ 40 (CASH ONLY). Which is really good since he does very modern work — comparable to an American salon. I was going for a new side-​swept bangs look and John guided me through the whole session, teaching me how to work with my new look at home. He’s a very charismatic guy and fun to talk to. This was my first time with John and he made me feel like a regular! That’s because I WILL BE A REGULAR! :)
Additionally, he does wedding hair. I made my cousin (a bride-​to-​be) come to talk to him about his work and rate. He has a small team, his partner does the make-​up. He didn’t have a portfolio or pictures to show his work, so that was a bit of a bummer. His pricing for both hair and make-​up was the norm, so we can’t say for sure if we’re gonna go with him yet. But go with him just for your normal hair venturing — you won’t regret it!!!

John Q knows how to do hair well.
I came in with a a couple of pictures and he was very honest with the hairstyles that were going to fit my face. He kept me informed throughout the process and made sure that I was comfortable with what he was doing with my hair.
The result looked exactly like the hairstyle we decided on and I went home fully satisfied. It only cost me $ 80 to perm and cut my hair! What a deal!
Just make sure to make an appointment with him in advance. His schedule is packed and his availability is limited.

Review from 5÷5÷08 (it was under the wrong business!):
My bride friend booked him to do all the bridesmaids’ half up-​do for the wedding. The cost was originally $ 75 per person but she bargained down to $ 70. Him & his wife, Mimi, came to the apartment at around 8 a.m. We warned him that I have a lot of really thick hair but he ended up doing a great job with the curls. He even used special extra hold hair spray and it lasted from early afternoon until night time without any additional hairspray.
Mimi did the bride’s mom’s makeup and it looked really natural — all for $ 25. Our bridesmaids’ dresses had a sash to it and Mimi helped us tie a fancy looking bow since she use to have her own wedding shop & knows a bit about this kind of stuff. The couple was very fun to work with & talk to. Would highly recommend!

John Q is a freelance hairstylist that rents out a station at Milan Salon. If you search on Unilocal for Milan Salon, you will find more reviews on him, but I think he deserves his own separate section because he is magnifico and not actually a part of Milan Salon!
He only does hair by appointments only, and he is very punctual. I came in 15 minutes late and he immediately called his next client to see if they could push their time back 30 minutes. I think that’s really considerate of him. His days are usually booked because he’s so popular and he only advertises via word of mouth.
He used to own the salon that’s actually named «John Q Salon» (also in Westminster), but sold it and the new owner just kept the name, so please don’t go to that salon thinking you’ll be getting the one and only John Q!
Most of my friends come here because of John Q’s warm personality and reasonable prices for cut, curl, and color! Depending on the length of your hair, he charges $ 30 – 45 for a cut.
So I came here yesterday to have him do my engagement shoot hair. He emulated the picture I brought in exactly! I loooved it and so did my fiancé. I got so many compliments on the hair. It just so happened that I FORGOT my wallet at home, one of my worst nightmares, but John Q was super understanding and told me to just come back and pay him later.
Great service, great guy, talented hairstylist! I guarantee you won’t leave him disappointed.