Chess & Burman Salons

11/04/08

Perfection she is....

by julia32

I don't generally give places glowing reviews, and am cautious before recommending a place. I had my first haircut from Vanessa back in July, and it was quite honestly the best haircut I've ever had. I was tempted to post a review back then, but I decided to wait until I'd had my second haircut from her, to make sure it wasn't a fluke. Well, I went back to her yesterday, and I'm convinced - she's definitely the best hairdresser I've ever been to. That's not an easy title to win, either - I've been to some very highly regarded salons. When I lived in San Diego I frequented both Salon David Perez (and David was my hairstylist) and Salon Tonic; when I lived in Berkeley I went to Peter Thomas Hair Design and G-Squared (in San Francisco). I have very fine, wavy hair - not the cute perfectly wavy hair you see on actresses - the unruly better blow-dry it straight or it'll look crazy wavy hair. Or so I thought. When I first met with Vanessa I told her I'd love to wear my hair down and wavy (or even a little curly), but that I hate spending time on my hair. The 5 minutes I spend blow-drying my hair straight is more prep time than I'd like, and when I don't feel like doing that my hair winds up in a ponytail. I didn't just want to be able to wear it wavy/curly, though, I also told her I'd like to be able to blow-dry it straight sometimes too, and still have it look great. So, to recap, I want my hair to look perfect wavy or straight, and to spend no more than 5 minutes on it. Amazingly enough, that's exactly what I got. My new hair routine is: shower, put on curl creme, scrunch my hair up with my hands, let it air dry, get PERFECT actress-like waves/curls. It takes me all of about 1 minute prep time, and my hair has never looked this good. It's incredible how many complements I get on my hair now, and how often I hear "I want your hair!" - especially after they hear how easy it is to style.

Thanks!! Vanessa

Room 33

• Pros: Extraordinarily
• Cons: none :>)

09/16/08

I WAS IMPRESSED !

by princes1

I used a temporary hair color and it had been almost 6 months. It was starting to fade out, but looked "faded" and I had several spots that I my self could not reach.LOL...so i went to Vanessa and she went right to work. I truly love the color and cut and she even did my eyebrows.She gave me the most beautiful dimensional highlights to go with my red and it all blends together.I look and feel so natural.I was a faded orange color when i walked in and a beautiful red head when I came out. I was also highly impressed with the cut. My hair is naturally curly, but i can do just about anything with it...straight, rollers, flip, however all my previous hair cuts are only for one style. But the style Vanessa gave me is so versatile i can go from curly to straight and still look great! I have nothing but wonderful things to say.She is the sweetest girl, not fake.. Just exceptional service and a great hair color and cut at a REALLY nice price! I will be going back to Vanessa. "TRUST ME" she is a true talent..U will love her salon.

Thank you Vanessa !

She is in room 33

818-268-6049

• Pros: Ambience is fantastic, Private trendy studio salon, Clean & professional , Great cafe & shops
• Cons: None....FREE PARKING ! ! :>)

07/08/08

Color is the Word.

by cb2dance

I have been to "Hair By Robb" multiple times for coloring and cuts and have been completely satisfied every time. Robb takes the time to listen to my ideas then translates them beautifully into a look that embodies everything I asked for and more!! I constantly get complements how how great my hair color looks. I would recommend "Hair By Robb" to anyone looking for a quality hairstyle. Robb is the best stylist I have experienced in the many salons I have visited.

• Pros: parking