Be Kekoa

When I first moved to Temecula, I was a little panicked because I thought I would have to drive 45 mins or longer to get my hair done. I Googled Black hair stylists and Be Kekoa popped up. I panicked a little again (lol) because I saw that she didn’t do relaxers. However, my last stylist told me that I didn’t need them due to the grade of my hair; a texturizer would be fine. Brandie somewhat agreed but told me that even the texturizer was too much; natural was the way to go.
**panicking panicking**
I had my last texturizer in July (by my last stylist) of last year and have been chemical free since then. Brandie’s haircare products are the shizz! She really knows what she’s doing, she loves what she does; it’s obvious that she cares about the health of her clients’ hair. I am sooooo glad that I found her – 7 months later and my hair is growing like crazy! Huge shout-​out to Audra who does a helluva job washing/​massaging my scalp! [applause!!]
I highly recommend Be Kekoa to anyone whose goal is to have healthy, strong hair!
Thank you Brandie!

Brandie is amazing. She is very professional, respectful, caring and funny!:-) She has done a fantastic job with my hair. I have been going to her hair salon for several years now and I have never, not even once, had any bad experiences with her or her staff. She cares about her clients and does her best to make sure your hair grows strong and healthy. I absolutely recommend Be Kekoa, for either relaxers or natural curls. She is the best!

Can I just say Brandie is amazing?! She’s knowledgeable about caring for curly hair and has such a sweet spirit and personality.
I scheduled an appointment to have my hair straightened and Brandie and Audra truly delivered. Prior to seeing Brandie in November 2015, I hadn’t had my hair trimmed since April 2015, so I had lost the shape I initially received at another salon. I really appreciate the fact that she took my time to cut curl by curl.
The shampoo Audra gave me was awesome (I love getting my scalp scrubbed… I can never seem to do it the way I like). Having a deep condition and steaming was everything my hair needed. It was so soft and moisturized after. Brandie’s Be Kekoa products are excellent and her Be Clean is actually my go-​to co-​wash/​detangler when I do my own hair.
Brandie expertly straightened my hair, without using too much heat and without making too many passes with the flat iron. The end result was amazing! I was pretty shocked by how much my hair had grown, and seeing it straight (shrinkage can be so deceiving)!
All in all, I would go back to Brandie for my hair care needs. I WILL be visiting Be Kekoa Salon again in the near future.

Decided to do the big chop and Brandie delivered! I love my cut and awesome color! I will definitely be back!

I have been a loyal customer for almost a decade. I would never trust my hair nor my daughters’ hair to anyone but Brandie and her staff. They are gifted at making your hair look its best and the have their own line organic hair products.

This is the first time I have ever written a review. I am 52 yrs old and have had curly hair my whole life. I have never ever had anybody know more than Brandie did for cutting curly hair. She knows 3 diff techniques to cutting curly hair, because there are so many diff kinds of curls. Let me tell you, my hair looks amazing. It has shape and a good curl. Brandie also has her own hair care products that are amazing. I will be going back even though I live in Riverside. It is soooooooooooooo worth it. Thanks Brandie, see you soon.

I had to find a different stylist while Brandie was on vacation and boy am I and my hair sorry! Her services are wonderful, the shop is personal and professional and her focus is keeping my hair healthy. I have an appt this Friday and I can’t wait!

Brandie is AMAZING! She is super sweet, funny, and incredibly knowledgable regarding textured/​curly hair. My hair looks so much better following a much needed and masterfully done cut, a hydration treatment (amazing, I need to buy a streamer), and products which are amazing. Brandie makes her own products which work wonderfully. Be Kekoe was definitely worth the the drive from San Diego. It was a great experience to have someone with curly hair, helping me to revitalize mine. I will definitely be seeing Brandie in the future.

Brandie is a curly hair MASTER! If you haven’t yet had the privilege of sitting in her chair… go. Now! Seriously. Just go see her.
She saved my hair. After having a baby and 7 months of neglect, my hair was a (significantly less than fabulous) rats nest. I had [unintentional] dreads wrapped around dreads, to the root of my hair. She patiently combed me out for 3 hours all while keeping things positive and assuring me that she wouldn’t need to cut anything. Brandie saved my hair. Her patience is remarkable. Her skills are unmatched, as this is just one example of her amazing-​ness. As a curly haired goddess herself, Brandi *knows* what she’s doing. Go see her.

I love Brandie! She has been working her magic on my hair for the past two and a half years and I will NEVER go any where else. She is an artist. I’ve always struggled with trying to find someone who can actually color and cut my hair properly and I found that person in Brandie. I’ve gone from LA to San Diego to get the kind of results you’d get at Be Kekoa. Thank you Brandie for what you do at Be Kekoa. You have never let me down!

I was very surprised by the review provided by Karina. She must have been having a bad day. Brandie’s spirit is evident from the moment you meet her. She couldn’t be more professional and caring about YOU, her client, and more importantly about your hair. She is very serious about providing the best service possible. Each time you sit in her chair she takes the time to examine your hair and determine what is the best for the continued health of your hair. I have fine hair and my hair feels healthy and ‘happy’ instead of thinning and falling out due to overheated treatments. Brandy keep doing what you are doing and being the beautiful person that you are. You are a gem!

Brandie at Be Kekoa is just amazing!
I went to the Sola Salon in Temecula where Be Kekoa is located to see another stylist. This stylist had me waiting for 1hr before she even got to me. When she finally did she didn’t have the right supplies to do my hair and more clients showing up for their appointments *insert angry face*!! She then took me to Brandie at Be Kekoa who was quick to bring me in, consult with me, take time to look at the current state of my hair, and help me decide what style and a color to correct the damage was done prior.
When I say Brandie saved my hair… she saved it! She specializes in healthy hair care and she breathed life into my hair! Salons these days are there to make whatever work even when it’s not the best idea for the health of your hair (lesson learned). Most of Brandie’s clients are curly and «natural» so I was a bit worried because that’s not how I wear my hair. She assured me I’m a curly hair who just prefers to wear it straight (as i don’t use chemicals to straighten my hair). ;-) This really made me happy.
From color treatments, styling, to her amazing aromatherapy steam treatments it’s all just magic! Your hair’s health is her priority, she will listen to what you’d like and offer suggestions on a healthy way to get you to your hair goals.
On top of everything else, she has an amazing line of natural, organic certified hair care product that sing to the Gods!
Brandie always amazes me on the amount she’s able to accomplish. When you walk into her salon, you see she’s a serious business owner, a serious talent, and beautiful soul. You will leave a friend of Brandie and the Be Kekoa salon and looking FINE! I travel all over the country for work and believe me when I say, I will get on a plane to get my hair done by Brandie!

Brandie is an amazing person, inside and out. She is so passionate about her work and dedicated to her clients 100%. When you come to Brandie… you are family :) I’ve been going to her for a couple years now and my hair has never been better. I am of mixed races and I have had so many stylists mistreat my curls. I now live in Northern California and make trips back down to Temecula for Brandie to take care of my hair. You should try her products… they are all natural, smell amazing, and best of all… your curls will ROCK!!!

Not sure what this ladies deal was… but I’ve had nothing but good experiences with this salon. I find Brandie to be very professional and punctual. She manages her time well while not slipping on the service. I recommend Brandie for all natural and coloring needs.

Brandie has been my stylist for two years. Being a military family, I’ve had to look for a new stylist every 2 – 3 years when moving which is sometimes frustrating. I found her by googling hair salons in the area. I was amazed by her work in the pictures on her website. During my first visit she made me feel welcome like she’d known me for years. Brandie transitioned me from relaxed hair to natural hair. She provided me the education needed to try and prevent as much breakage as possible. Also, I suffer from scalp psoriasis. Brandie provided me with some wonderful tips on how to treat the psoriasis without medication. Today my hair & scalp are so much healthier thanks to the Brandie! My friends all loved how healthy my hair looked & too wanted to «the Brandie experience.» I’ve referred 3 of my friends to her. One of which now lives in Japan & still purchases Brandie’s hair products online. Be Kekoa Hair Studios offers wonderful environment & a stylist who both loves & knows what she is doing!

I was in the shop at your 1^st time consultation earlier in the week Karina R. and heard Brandie tell you she was booked out on Saturdays. Be Kekoa has been booked out 3 to 6 months in advance on Saturdays for the last 2 years. If you want walk-​in service on the busiest day of the week, Karina R., you should go to Fantastic Sams or Great Clips. Sorry, you can’t BULLY your way into a Saturday service with out an appointment.

The Temecula Valley has a first-​class, subject matter expert hidden away in this welcoming salon. I have had the pleasure and displeasure of trying various salons that claim to specialize in naturally curly hair all across the USA as a military spouse. If I were too keep it short and sweet, I’d simply say the quality of Brandie’s work, Be Kekoa products, the salon’s smoking prices are «bar none.» But I won’t stop there. If you’re like me and had you’re hair butchered or your curl nearly destroyed by a so called «expert» sometime through your life, you WILL value an appreciate a salon where the stylists give full attention to what their clients are saying and asking, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking clarifying questions as appropriate. They are soooo service oriented! You feel like a guest your first visit, and a friend your second visit and thereafter. My first visit nearly a year ago I was new to the area and skeptical. It was easy to make an appointment and didn’t take long more than a week to get in. I was seen on time and out on time for a cut, color, and style. What I’ve appreciated and admired about this gem of a salon (and more specifically Brandie) is their active, ongoing learning that is passed on to their clientele. This is key to success in so many industries, including this one. I have learned more about my naturally, curly hair from Be Kekoa’s professional, caring, thoughtful staff in a year than I have in several decades. I’ve personally sent Be Kekoa products to friends as gifts and invited out of town guests to schedule an appointment here as well. I’d highly recommend this salon and Brandie!

I find the negative review very odd and untrue. Brandie has been doing my hair for over 4 years and I find her very professional, talented and kind spirited. I drive from San Diego all the way to Temecula because she is the ONLY person I have been able to find that not only does excellent work as a stylist, but continues to educate me on how to condition, maintain, and improve the health of my hair. In addition, she is such a treat to be around. I always have a good laugh when i’m there and she even MORE than tolerates my two toddlers tearing apart her salon when I need to bring them with me. I recommend her to the fullest degree and challenge anyone who has actually had an experience with her to say otherwise.

Brandie has been doing my hair for over 5 years. I had first came to her after getting a really bad hair cut from another hair salon. Make a long story short, she got my hair looking normal and healthy again. Brandie truly has an amazing talent. Once you experience the work of Brandie you will not be disappointed.

Very poor customer service and a total lack of professionalism! I was very fortunate to have avoided ever getting any service done at this establishment. I wasted a full day, my appointment was at 130pm I showed up 15 minutes before my appointment time only to find out that there was no record in the stylist‘s book. I was accused of fabricating my appointment based on the the fact that my number was not in the scheduler‘s log. Very long story short horrid experience if you value your time and hard earned cash… find another salon to visit. Venture at your own risk!