Circa92 Salon

08/06/2008 Posted by klenore

Meredith has been my hair stylist @ Circa 92 for 4 years now. My color is so natural no one knows that it's not my real color--it's so great that people think I'm 15 years younger than I am! Lela and her staff are wonderful! Everyone is friendly and make you feel like a part of their family. We've celebrated births and birthdays and was part of their filiming on Split Ends, the reality show. The salon is decorated in a minimalist mode - open ceilings, ac pipes and great art. Each month a new artist is featured. If you don't feel the stylist is making a connection with you, all you have to do is mention it and they'll direct you to somenone else in the salon - no egos here to worry about. They care about their clients and satisfying their needs.

Pros: Great color and cuts, atmosphere, staff

Cons: Location (kind of hidden behind hotel)

08/04/2008 Posted by MsMag

I have been to a couple different salons in OC that are all way overpriced and way over-weighted. I was gonig to one particular one in Newport Beach off of Bristol street for a couple years and it was not that they were particulary bad at what they did, they never did what I asked and always hurried me out the door. At Circa 92 they listened to me, made recommendations and gave me the best cut and color I think I have ever had. The colorist, Michelle, was incredible! She took me the exact blonde I wanted without any brass! I would recommend this salon to all my friends and family.

Pros: Great color, cut, atmosphere

Cons: none!

07/09/2008 Posted by annemarie10

I am new to the area and was searching for a salon that could "handle" my curls. I went to my previous stylist for 6 years so I was really hesitant to find a new salon. I am particular about my cut and I get my hair relaxed, which requires someone who knows both. I ended up with the owner, Lela, and could not be happier with my cut and the relaxer. She really listened to me and you could tell she was very experienced with relaxers. It all came out great and the price was fair. I have seen the reviews from people who have not been to the salon. I have been there in person and this is a great salon and a "real" review.

Pros: Offers relaxers for curly hair

06/19/2008 Posted by missvvorid

Ok, so this isn't a review, but I just wanted to say that the reviews for this salon look very suspicious. I learned this lesson the hard way with Salon Papillon (on PCH). There were tons of glowing reviews for Jilla, the owner, she jacked up my color very badly (I asked for very cool toned ashy blonde, I got dark orange that looks like the color of a penny), and then I realize that she and her friends must have written all the reviews. I am now very weary of salons that seem to have a strong internet presence (notice all the responses from the owners). Also, all the positive reviews seem waaaaay too over the top and none of them list ANY cons. No matter how great the salon, there is always at least one con.

06/12/2008 Posted by MissManRay

I LOVE it here! I used to live across the street, but moved back to Los Angeles a while ago. I know some good stylists in L.A. and I still come back to Lela at Circa92. The care and attention to detail for each cut and color is greatly appreciated. I am always happy when I leave. The atmosphere is relaxing and low key - and the rotating art on the walls are super cool.

Pros: Great care, attention to detail, amazing art

Cons: None

04/02/2008 Posted by jansportxxx

I've avoided getting hair cuts for years now. I'm a young guy that like's a modern cut but I've got really difficult hair to deal with. Most salons I'd been to in the past didnt know what to do with my hair, I had to basically talk them through every slice of their scissors and it would come out terrible. Then I met Latisha who works at circa, and let her do my hair. I have to admit I was nervous at first given my experiences in the past, but after my color and cut I had a hair style that i thought I could never have. Now I get my hair done every month and I feel confident leaving my ball cap at home : ) Great people, great environment, and friendly service...

Pros: Cant beat a complimentary beer or a glass of wine with a cut

Cons: Location. I thought that plaza was a hotel or apartments

02/18/2008 Posted by natibynature

I am completely happy and satisfied with my haircut. My stylist Latisha was very experienced and knew exactly how to transform my thick, short, and difficult to manage short hair into light, manageable hair. I love it and have had so many compliments. Circa has experts and know what they are doing. The cut is worth the price.

Pros: Ambience, cleanliness, swiftness.

12/27/2007 Posted by oc714

I went to Circa92 to get my hair cut, all I wanted done to my hair was simple layers (my hair was already layered, but was getting too long). The girl who did my hair either did not know how to do layers or was totally unexperienced. After she layered my hair, she curled the ends, so I wasn't able to see the results. It wasn't until after I got home and washed out my hair that I see that my cut is very choppy, my layers were not blended well. Basically I paid $65 for a haircut that I could have gotten for $15 at Fantastic Sams. I expected a much better job for that amount of money. Very disappointed.

11/03/2007 Posted by janetfischer03m

I originally found this salon while doing a search for good colorists for true blondes (hard to find!) after gettting a bleached botch job at another place. After reading reviews that recommended Megan, I've been having her color my hair for two years & always get compliments on my beautiful, natural looking color everywhere I go. After several months of work, she had it completely color corrected. . She always takes the time to listen, make thorough and thoughtful color adjustments, and is a perfectionist with amazing results! She is now also cutting my hair and recently did the partial updo for my wedding day...again beautiful! I cannot recommend her highly enough! There prices have recently gone up to help them get medical benefits, but its worth it, and they deserve to have that peace of mind.

07/07/2007 Posted by runitunes

There's something inviting & comfortable about Circa 92 that keeps me coming back. Of course it also has to do with outstanding quality . . . I've been seeing Megan for a couple of years now - a record for me. I'm always wanting to "tweak" something and am impressed with her ability to read my mind & translate what I'm describing into that mysterious "hairspeak" that stylists use. You couldn't find anyone better to help you translate your new vision into reality.