Curl Up & Dye

Amber has been doing tape in extensions for me for the past several months and she does an AMAZING job with them to say the least! I used to hate my hair and now I love it and I get compliments on it all the time — crazy! Amber blends the extensions to my real hair beautifully and you can’t tell I have them at all. She’s also been doing my color for years and it always looks great and I always get compliments after. She’s the best stylist I’ve found (and I’ve had manyy through the years) so I just wanted to give her this shout out! Highly recommended!

Yes yes yes! Amber just did my tape in extensions and I’m obsessed! I had always wanted to get permanent hair extensions but put it off, however after being told to go see Amber at this salon for my extensions I did and I’m obsessed !! My hair looks so good I feel like a mermaid now the color is perfect and she even gave me a free conditioner to keep my extensions soft and pretty which was a very thoughtful touch. If your looking to get extensions done in the area don’t hesitate to go see Amber!

I love my new hair style! Rhonda is just so awesome at this, she just found the perfect color that matched my skin tone without using any bleach! She trimmed my hair giving it a really cool layers as well! I will most definitely be coming back for my next trim and color maintenance. Rhonda rocks!

Taryn is a great hair colorist and she has very reasonable prices. The salon is clean and not too loud like some can get. The people are friendly. I love the location in the village and you can even sit out on the balcony while you are waiting for your hair to process if the weather permits… They always offer me water or coffee, etc… I really like this no nonsense salon. They don’t try to sell you product at the end like most.

Rhonda is the best stylist I’ve found in the South bay– and I wasted 13 years trying salons in MB, HB & RB.
Top three perks of seeing Rhonda–
1. Best products I’ve ever seen! Reds even last and don’t fade out!!!
2. Realistic prices– unlike the hundreds of dollars charged elsewhere.
3. Speed– cut and color and I’m outta there in an hour and twenty minutes.
I’ve never had difficulty making an appointment that fits my crazy schedule. Rhonda has decades of experience and only uses products and methods that won’t damage your hair.
99% of the appointments I have, I walk in and ask what she thinks will look good (cut and color) — and I end up with what she recommends. She really has an amazing eye.
After coming here every six weeks for the past two years, I believe my opinions come with some merit.

Truly the best hair cut, color and style of all of California and the entire country! Rhonda, the salon owner, is most definitely the best in the industry. Her creativity, hair cutting and styling skills, color mastery, professionalism, and attentiveness to her clients’ needs is second to none. Likewise, Rhonda is an extremely warm, genuine and caring individual of the highest integrity and character who takes enormous pride in her work. She treats each and every one of her clients with the utmost respect and dignity, it was a great blessing to have walked into Curl Up & Dye hair studio over 22 years ago. Rhonda is more than a stellar hair stylist, she is true family. If you want that perfect hair, be sure to call Rhonda at Curl Up & Dye.

I wanted to add a quick comment about this salon and Rhonda. For starters, Rhonda has been cutting my hair for 21 years. No other stylist could compare to the professionalism, skills set and personality of such a caring human being. Rhonda has the confidence and her haircuts are a reflection of her skills. I travel from Dana Point because she is that talented. On occasion, when in a pinch I have had someone «local» cut my hair and ALWAYS walk away saying the same thing…“she was no Rhonda”!! Unpretentious and authentic and just an all around compassionate person that will deliver the best hair cut value in SoCal — not to mention the best cut of your life! Guys head down to Curl Up and Dye and ask for Rhonda. You won’t be disappointed.

The owner of this salon is the rudest person I have ever met. How she keeps ANY clients is beyond me. I considered leaving while the color solution was STILL on my hair!!! That’s how bad it was. When I did leave, the entire back of my hair, (if you lift the hair up), still had grey roots.
Do NOT patronize this business!!!

I have been going to Rhonda for over 15 years and she keeps my (naturally scraggly) hair looking its best. When I moved out of state briefly, it looked a *mess* and I always paid her a visit when I was in LA. She is so thoughtful and smart– I always look natural and like «me” — just the best version of myself.

Wow I love my Eyelashes I received from Renee. They are so beautiful and I have received so many compliments

Finally! A hair dresser in the South Bay who knows how to color and cut. Finding a good haridresser who can do both is very difficult. For 16 years I’ve been experimenting with various hair salons in the Redondo Beach Riviera/​Village area and the South Bay. Being from Los Angeles originally, I was tired of traversing through traffic to go to the hairdressers I used to go to. They have all relocated or always have some sort of crazy drama going on. Here in the South Bay, there are some decent hairdressers, but not one has proved to me the way Rhonda did that they have the ability to cut or color my hair the way I like it. I either had over bleached hair, too gold or very yellow. Rhonda even mentioned that who ever was doing my hair had no clue how to work with color.
Rhonda is very friendly and super sweet. She cares about her customers and she will do whatever it takes for you to have good hair days. She looked at my hair on my first visit and just knew what I wanted and needed. Like a hair doctor she gave me a prescription. She put me on a regimen and here I am a month or so later completely satisfied.
I finally found a salon close to home with a hairdresser I completely trust. Some of you may be into the fancy looking salons, but this salon is very Redondo Beach a decade or so ago. I love it. I love that I can get highlights, sit on her balcony, look at the ocean and not be seen by any passers by except seagulls and hummingbirds.
If you can get past that «high end» salon look, you will leave with a high end just stepped out a great hair salon hairdo at reasonable prices. I love the products she uses and encourage everyone to try out Curl Up & Dye. At least now I know I won’t be in the hands of hairdressers that I’m risking time and money with. Love Curl Up & Dye… I mean even the name rocks!

Renee does an incredible job. She takes her time and cares about both the client and the outcome. She utilizes various shapes, lengths, and products to achieve a beautiful natural looking lash. She doesn’t over glue and is methodical in her techniques making sure no lashes stick together. She wants the lash to look perfect every time. I have never left 100% unsatisfied. I highly recommend Renee to anyone wanting eyelash extensions.

I contacted Taryn about bridal services because of all the wonderful reviews about her. She got back to me right away and was incredibly reasonable for doing trial runs. I had no idea how I wanted to wear my hair for my wedding, so I brought her some pictures along with a picture of the dress, and we tried out different things. She was incredible! I liked her before I even met her because of her honesty. She told me flat-​out that she didn’t think up-do’s were her best work, and that her specialty was more with color. In my opinion, she’s underestimating herself because I loved each hairstyle she did, and she showed me pictures of other bridal styles she had done before, and they all looked beautiful.
She is very personable and seems to be a perfectionist, both great attributes for a hair stylist. Her shop is very inviting, and I will be returning to try out her other services.

I’ve been going to Taryn for almost a year now. She is the only one I trust to cut my hair and I won’t go to anyone else! She’s a busy girl, but she does a really good job fitting you in as soon as possible. She’s very good at what she does and will not let you leave the salon unless your hair is looking absolutely perfect! I’ve been to other places before where you tell them what you want, but end up with something totally different. Taryn listens to you and gives you exactly what you want. I also really appreciate that she’s very timely and doesn’t keep you in the chair forever for just a simple haircut. I’ve only done haircuts with her so far, but the keratin complex treatment is up next!

I went there several years ago and had the worst experience ever. After that, I swore i would never go back. The owner at the time, a tall dark-​haired woman, had done my hair a couple of times. She used to make me hold the foils and hand them to her one by one as she worked. I didn’t think too much about that at the time because I had never had a highlight before. Since then, I know better. Other salons do not make the customer do the work. The real kicker was my last viist. She put the foils in my hair as usual, left me under the heat lamp like forever. Then she had the nerve to chide me for not telling her it was time to rinse out my hair. HELLO, she is the hairdresser and she would have been aware. She kept walking past me, so she was aware of what was going on. I felt that was a slap in the face. My hair was a burned out mess after that. SHAME on her.

Here’s a dirty little secret– Rhonda also does a fantastic job with men’s hair as well.
I’ve been going to her for a few years now and (while I’m usually a few months past due) I always have a great experience. She’ll listen to your needs while giving great advice on the cut. as well as local restaurants and craft beer selections.
She always schedules her time appropriately and makes you feel at home (note the periodicals on the table. personally I think she reads more of the biz and econ mags than the pop culture stuff, sorry ladies).
You’ll leave with confidence, have a good time and make a new friend who will treat you right in the years ahead. My only wish is that she’d automatically send me a three-​month reminder to get my arse back in the chair. God knows I need it!

Taryn has been doing my hair for a while now. She is amazing! She has done highlights in my hair and they look so natural. We have also done a dark brown/​red which I love. The cut is always perfect. She knows what colors will look best with your skin tone. She is always pleasant and on time. I recommend her to all my friends and family! I drove up from San Diego just to have her do my hair.

After searching for a new stylist, I found Taryn about a year ago, who is a total gem! I went to Taryn today, and my hair looks fantastic. the long layers and highlights are perfect. She’s the only one who has been able to add natural blond highlights without all the brassy tints. The bonus is that her prices are reasonable and she is adorable. It’s also fun that the salon is right on Catalina, so it’s right next to the ocean and a great place to meet girlfriends for lunch at the Riviera Bar and Grill or Crème de la Crêpe after getting my hair done. I don’t usually post reviews, but Taryn’s a «10» and she deserves a «high 5»!

I am a former Southern Orange County resident who has always taken very good care of my hair. Consequently, it was not unusual for me to receive daily compliments on my hair which I appreciated but took for granted. When business required me to move to the South Bay, I continued my trek to Laguna because of the quality results. Then, my stylist retired, and I was forced to search for a South Bay replacement. Shortly after going to a Riviera Village stylist I noticed the compliments stopped. I was on my second salon when old friends pulled me aside and asked why my hair had become so brassy. They also commented on the severe breakage which was highly unusual for my mid-​length hair (it was the color and quality which people had considered stunning in the past). I started to think that these symptoms were age related and that perhaps my once beautiful hair was becoming just a memory. Luck brought me to Rhonda and Curl Up & Dye in 2007. WOW! Positive results almost immediately!!! Within 3 months the compliments (which I no longer take for granted) were back!!! To describe Rhonda, salon owner (works in the front but owns both the front/​back), as an exceptional stylist, is an understatement. She is in fact a MAGICIAN!!! In my opinion, her comprehensive knowledge about color is unmatched (she uses unique and very carefully chosen products that are easier on hair); her skill in cutting/​shaping and coloring hair is the result of extensive experience and ongoing education. Her prices are very reasonable which makes Curl Up & Dye a high-​value find. Another benefit to Rhonda’s salon (if one is so incline) is to interact and/​or network with her long time satisfied and friendly client base which is made up of men and women of all ages (who are from all over S CA + SF + NY).
This is a great place to compare both local and out-​of-​town notes and find what one is looking for (i.e. best restaurants, doctors, florists, etc.)
I always learn something and look better too. Highly recommend!!!

The perils of hairstyling are many– one bad cut and you end up with an unfortunate nickname for the rest of your life. Luckily since I’ve been going here I haven’t had to endure that experience.
This shop has two parts: a room in front and a room in back, each with their own set of stylists. No matter which side you go to though, you will have to deal with stairs. So if for some reason you hate walking, or you aren’t physically able you might want to go somewhere flat or with elevators.
Mainly I go to Karen in the back of the shop. She is bright, bubbly, accomodating, and a whiz with hair. She’s great with color and always listens to what you have in mind for your style, offering her expertise as to what will work and what won’t along the way. The one and only time I was in the front was to get my hair straightened. The stylist was ok, but I wasn’t really happy with the results.
So my advice, stick with Karen at the back of the shop and banish those awkward nicknames forever.