Drybar Studio City

amazing. comfortable. great hair. mimosas. kind attentive people. definitely a go 2

I’ve been coming here for years and have always had a great time. I made an appt for myself and 2 friends, since it was one of their birthdays. When we checked in, she couldn’t find our appt, even though I had a confirmation. Then we waited for 15 min past our time, as they were seating others who arrived after us. We assumed it was so they could seat us together as requested. Unfortunately no, and the woman checking us in with super short curly hair, was very unaccommodating, even as my stylist asked if we could be moved together, since there were empty chairs, she continuously said no. Very rude and horribly customer service. My stylist was great and my hair looked amazing, but the girl at the front ruined the entire experience.

Came in few weeks ago prior to leaving for east coast that day. Con — had appointment and still had to wait because it was pretty busy on Sunday night. Con — street parking 2 blocks away but not huge hassle for me. Pros — champagne. Pros — my stylist! Understating I def didn’t want to chat she respected my vibe and wishes. Nice girl from east coast who comes in to work around 2 pm. Can’t remember her name for the life of me. I told her to go heavy on hair spray and my hair lasted 4 – 5 days… it endured my flight at midnight same day! More than my stylist charges me for weekly blow outs but worth it! I’ll be back for sure but will try to book w her as some of the staff probably would not want to handle my über curly hair

I took my daughter into this location for a Shirley Temple with a waterfall braid for her birthday celebration. The curls went okay but apparently there is only ONE person that knows how to do this braids, and she was trying to figure out how to do it properly on my daughter. This should be routine for EVERY ONE of their «stylists» since it is advertised as a specialty. The braid looked sloppy and was barely noticeable by everyone we talked to. My daughter and I were less than pleased. I hope they figure this out and train their entire staff soon. I think I need a refund!!!

This place is busy! Even at 2 on a Thursday! Whoa.
The check in was a bit disorganized and it was hard to tell where I should go to let them know i was here for an appointment. But eventually I was introduced to my stylist and brought back immediately for an incredible head massage and deep conditioning treatment.
Returning to the station, I was asked if I would like anything to drink. I asked «well, maybe… what do you have?». What do they have? CHAMPS. «Oh it’s on!», I thought, as my bridesmaid arrived to be greeted with free champagne.
It’s all lovely but the curls didn’t last more than two hours for my event. Bummer. My hair is so fine and light it makes no sense why it wouldn’t hold!

I made an appointment days in advance so that I could choose a stylist who was expert with curly hair. Instead I got a stylist who did not care what I said about how I’ve learned to get the knots out, and she acted like she was doing me a great favor. She thought that aggression, rather than gentleness, was the way to handle curly, knotted hair, and while both washing and drying, she yanked so hard that I lost a ton of hair. I will never go back to this place.

I was going to a work holiday party and wanted my hair to be blown out and styled, so I decided to give Drybar another chance after a couple lackluster experiences. Unfortunately, yet again I was not impressed.
I wanted a blowout with a braid — I hadn’t even thought about a braid until I saw it advertised on their website and decided it could look really cute. When I arrived, the receptionist (who had a less than friendly attitude in general) asked if I was sure I wanted a braid. Yes, I’m sure, that’s why I booked the appointment.
The stylist was super friendly, unfortunately I can’t remember her name, and I explained to her what I wanted. She seemed unsure about the braid and convinced me to go with loose curls instead. After reading some of the reviews, it seems like all stylists aren’t experienced in doing braids. Which I totally understand, but if that’s the case, then don’t book me with someone who doesn’t know how to do it.
I was flexible, though, and told her the only thing I didn’t want was huge, poofy curls because I’ve had that happen at Drybar in the past. I don’t like that look on me. She assured me it would be loose, pretty curls, and went ahead with the blowdry.
An hour later, I look like I’m ready to compete in a pageant. HUGE curls, lots of volume on the top, bangs going everywhere. It was awful. She kept assuring me that the curls would fall, since my event wasn’t for a few hours. I always hear that from Drybar stylists: it’ll fall, give it time, etc. Honestly it just sounded like an excuse to not re-​do it because I wasn’t happy with it. So I paid my $ 40, gave it a chance to fall, and it never did. I felt ridiculous. I had to go home, tug on it for a few hours so the curls loosened, straighten pieces to get it to look half-​way decent.
That honestly should not happen after paying for a blowout at a place that specializes in blowouts. Every time I go there, I feel like I’m just a number in their system instead of a person who’s asking for specific styles for a reason. Like I said, the stylist was really friendly, but I’ve never been happy by any blowout I’ve received and this one I think might’ve been my last.
One star for the stylist and another for the cute salon style. I love the vibe, I really wish I loved how my hair looked when I walked out.

I’m not sure what the world did before Dry Bar, but I can’t say enough about this place! I’m always way too busy to spend time on my hair, but I want it to look amazing. That’s where Dry Bar comes in. I schedule an appointment before work (they open at 7, amazing) and in about an hour my hair looks better than anything I could ever do myself. While I’m betting my hair done, I can knock out a ton of work before I even get in to the office. Win/​win! The staff is friendly, accommodating, and if you don’t like the way your hair comes out, they’ll gladly fix it. I’ve already scheduled two more appointments while getting my hair blown out today. A modern day convenience!
Bonus: they have wifi! Makes working so much easier!

My second experience at Drybar was better than my first, but still not fan worthy yet.
I tried to make the first appointment of the day as I had meetings later and could not wait.
Got the 9.45 which turned into being called in at 10.15, really did not like having to wait, especially since it through my whole timing off.
While I did once again love the service, atmosphere and general idea of the place, I was still not happy with my blow out.
The back and sides looked great, the bangs however, they had no idea how to style.
My stylist asked someone else for advice, he suggested doing them over, so she did, and then again and then finally telling me it looks cute, I think more out of desperation and wanting to move on to the next client.
I let it go and agreed it’s fine, when I got to the car my husband actually busted out laughing, the gangs were sticking straight up and would just not relax.
So, first stop at the drugstore to get a brush, comb, hairspray and hairclip to clip the bangs back.
While that did look cute, having to go spend money just to fix it and be highly ashamed of how it looked at first keeps me from being able to give them 4 stars.
I had a meeting to get to and not really time to stop for supplies, but it was unavoidable and really saved the day.
On the fence if I would go back, loved the décor and atmosphere as well as the staff, but at $ 40 plus $ 10 tip you really should not have to carry a brush and clips around just in case.

2^nd time they are 30 minutes behind from the appointment I booked. But the manager did a good job resolving the situation. The comped my blow dry to make up for the tardiness.

I made an appointment for a blow out today and the gods smiled upon me and paired me with Erica. I have loooooonnnggg, thick hair and she was absolutely the right person to take me on. She really took her time and the final product is marvelous; my hair has never looked BETTER!
Will absolutely be back and see Erica again!

I love drybar, so much so that I signed up for their membership program but may have to rethink that after today.
I was pressed for time for an engagement which is why I booked an appointment for today. I arrive and have to wait 15 minutes for a stylist. When I walked in a handful of stylists were leaving for the day.
Once I made it to the chair everything was great. The stylist was great, hair turned out great.
Then when it came to check out the hostess had trouble locating my account and credits. I showed her my confirmation email for the membership, I showed her the transaction on my bank account. Still nothing
I was already late, my girlfriend was stuck waiting for me, I was pressed for time and I explained that to the hostess. I had to wait another 15 minutes for the manager to arrive.
I rushed out of there, was stressing and rushing so much about being so late that I broke out in a sweat and my blowout was ruined.
I arrived at the event feeling stressed, and not feeling my best. I usually leave drybar feeling like a million bucks, ready to take on the world with my rocking blow out.
I’m sad to say that I felt like a frizzy mess at the star studded event and wished I would have stayed home.

As most people know, a blow out is not a necessity… after all we can all blow dry our own hair. The bottom line is, we get blowouts because a.) it looks better than if we did it ourselves and b.) its about the experience… the wine, the head massage, relaxing etc. I had an appointment on Saturday at 6 pm and ended up getting there 10 minutes before my appointment check in. While everyone else with a 6 pm appointment got pulled in on time or at most 10 minutes later, I was left sitting there until 6:30, 30 minutes after my appointment time and 40 minutes of waiting. No one came to apologize or let me know they were behind. When i finally approached the front desk to complain, they said someone was going to be with me soon. When my stylist finally called me name I told her I had to be out the door in an hour (the normal appointment time) because I had not anticipated waiting 40 minutes. She told me that if that was the case she wouldn’t have time to wash my hair and would have to do a quick spray down with water. Um… what do you mean. I specifically did not wash my hair today so that I could have you wash it. its greasy and gross. Isn’t the point of having my hair done by you guys so I can feel pampered and relaxed… not rushed, stressed out and offered poor service? I politely told them I was going to forgo my appointment. There was a short apology from the front desk but nothing more. I ended up walking out and going home. quickly showering and blow drying my hair myself and barely getting ready in time for my dinner.
Oh also… it was my birthday. Was a great start to the night :)

I’m not really a fan of this Drybar location. Ive been to several of their other locations including Brentwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Encino, however the service here lacks very much. I came in quite some time ago (I had forgotten to post this review back then) in order to get a blowout for a night out. I asked for my hair to be wavy with some loose curls in it. The stylist simply gave me a regular blowout without adding in any wavy or loose curls. I could have done a better job at home. I haven’t gone back to this location as I feel like it does not deserve my money.

Love this place! So relaxing. Lindsay did an awesome job on my hair. My hair feels so soft and looks so shiny. I can see why they were so crowded on a Monday afternoon. This is going to be addicting.

Sheena did an amazing job on my Cosmo tai hair. The curls lasted for five days!!! Just like she promised.
I live in the valley & this is my goto location. Plus I am a Bar Fly member. The Encino is great too but cannot serve alcohol.
I had a work training visit to New York & Sheena went above & beyond for me. My hair was ultra fab for the big apple.

Very happy with the blowout that I just received by Brianna! First she blowdried my hair and then she curled it! My hair looks absolutely fabulous! She was also very sweet and fun to talk too! But I had to take away one star for the parking situation! It’s ridiculous how a business this large does not have parking for its customers, finding parking on Ventura is almost impossible, it took me 20 minutes just to find a meter to park at!

After reading mixed reviews, I decided to check it out for myself. Was NOT worth the $ 40. I have naturally curly hair and my curls did not hold for more than 3 hours. Maybe its the products they use that make the curls slip?! I was disappointed with my blowout– could’ve done it better myself! I did like the smell of my hair from the product they do use. I also didn’t get offered a mimosa or glass of wine like others had posted they did =(
Overall I would NOT RECOMMEND this place…
Paul Mitchell the school in Sherman oaks is better at a fraction of the cost!

Only two stars for my stylist (can’t remember her name) such a cold environment to walk in to. Everyone gives you attitude starting from the receptionist. My stylist was cool did a great wash and average blow dry. Nothing special. I wanted volume, came out with slick straight hair.
Stylist (had blue hair) was sweet, took time
To get what I wanted. I guess the products aren’t too great for volume.
Most of all, workers need to work on their attitude. For $ 50 including the tip I expect better service. Overall ok experience.

I went back, super friendly. They used the same flexible hold hairspray that I told them that I thought had and would make my hair fall flat and it did about an hour after leaving. She said it was either that hairspray or a hairspray that’s super hold and doesn’t move… I said that’s what my hair probably needs but she must really not like how that hairspray works. I wish they had better products, but I guess this place just isn’t for my hair. Super sad because I really like everything else about it… unfortunately how my hair holds and looks is most important at the end of the day and that’s where they fall flat. :(
I def recommend going here if your hair is easy hair and stays well.