Yellow Balloon

James has cut and colored my hair twice now and he listens to what I want, understands my needs and does a very good job. He is very good at subtle highlights and doesn't try and force the latest style on me.

Yeah, it's not a fancy salon and you don't get all the pampering - but it is very cheap and if you just want a cut and color, rather than a styling 'experience', then this is the place. Ask for James!

PROS: cheap and simple
CONS: no pampering, no luxury

Posted 04/10/06 | Report Abuse

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I have had poor expereiences here for 3 times (don't know why I went back).

I had to clamp my son's head steady for the stylist, which I have never had to do.

Place is somewhat seedy.

PROS: in Santa Monica
CONS: Seedy atmosphere

Posted 12/01/05 | Report Abuse

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The Yellow Balloon specializes in children's hair cuts. The first couple of time we went their my son saw different stylists and most of them did really good. Lately, the hair cuts have been mediocre. Most of the time I still need to fix it afterwards which is not what I expect from a hair salon.

PROS: The kids get a yellow balloon to take home. Cheap
CONS: You never know who you are going to get.

Posted 02/28/05 | Report Abuse

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