Tate Whitney Hair Design

Tate did an express keratin treatment on my dry half curly half frizzy hair back in November, it changed my life and I am now addicted. Thank you Tate!!!

Tate is god’s gift to hair. I’ve been going to him for 2 years and my hair has never looked better — even with next to no daily styling on my part. I highly recommend him and his amazing salon!

Magic Tate! What a wonderful experience. I was referred by a client that had the most beautiful blond hair, and she did not steer me wrong. My color is amazing. It has been so hard to find someone that gets the blond color I am looking for. Tate nailed it. It is beautiful, natural and the cut is amazing too. He listens! He really listens and the results are amazing. I can not recommend Tate highly enough! Fantastic experience and I already have my next appointment booked. Thank you Tate and Sara for a great experience!!!

Another awesome cut from Tate. I’ve been coming to him for years and he’s never let me down. And even though we’re friendly with each other, his level of professionalism, attention to detail, and service never goes down. He always makes you feel special.

I went to Tate for a hair cut a few years ago and haven’t gone anywhere since. I spent the majority of my life roaming from one hair salon to the next until I found Tate. Now, every time I go I have the utmost confidence that I’ll leave looking fantastic. In addition to his skill and talent with hair, he’s always a joy to be around. Looking forward to the years to come.

I recently had a Keratin Glycolic Smoothing treatment done with Tate. I am so happy with my results. Before I had REALLY curly hair that was hard to tame, and NOW I CAN AIR DRY!!! I have been going to Tate for years and I have always left happy. TATE REALLY LISTENS to what you want, and makes sure that you leave feeling good and looking amazing.
Before this treatment I used to go to Tate for extensions. During this time, he made sure my REAL hair was staying healthy and thick. He made sure my extensions were well kept and «natural» looking. I could hardly tell I had them, even though I had about 4 packs of hair in.
I trust Tate with my hair and I would never hesitate to recommend him. He has not only given me a hot head of hair, but he teaches me little tricks to do at home.
Love him, his talent, and services.
If you do anything in life, GO TO TATE.

Tate is not only a friend he has been doing my hair for almost 7 years now and I wouldn’t have it any other way! He has taken me from blonde to brown and back again and it always looks great. I also get the Keratin treatments and they leave my CRAZY curly hair all smooth and manageable. His assistant is great too super friendly, helpful and knowledgable. If you want to look fabulous go to Tate!!!

Simply the best! Book early cuz he is always busy. A master at color, cut, style, he can do it all and is truly an artist. Warm, gregarious, and really listens to what you want but adds in his own suggestions to help you get the look you want – only better! His assistent Devon is charming, organized, takes care of your every need, and gives an amazing shampoo/​massage. My daughter and I have been going to Tate for 4+ years and he never disappoints!

Tate is an amazing hair stylist. He’s been cutting my hair for a couple years now and I couldn’t be happier. Recently he cut my hair exactly like Justin Bieber’s and I feel so sexy.
I always have the most fun time with him and his assistant, Devon. We talk about everything… and I mean everything. Ultimately, I walk outta there feelin’ like a million bucks. I highly recommend him to anyone; he’s a master of his trade.

1. Call ahead and be on time, because he is booked back to back to back ADED.
2. As other reviewers note, he’s easy to talk to… Maybe too easy? I told him every little thing while he took a long look at my hair then clearly explained how my follicular issues could be solved. It so lifted my sad heart (see previous review).
3. Wash/​condition was great. His assistant is gentle and thorough. Helpful hint: tip her.
4. Cut was awesome. It was shockingly quick, yet incredibly transformative. He took an (expensive!) hack job and made sleek, evenly layered waves that I can recreate with minimal effort. It was exactly what I wanted and I could not be more pleased.
5. Nothing’s worse for an artist than a client who doesn’t know what they want, yet isn’t open minded. Dress how you do, wear your hair as you would, and bring some relevant reference.
TL;DR Be yourself, be specific, and let Tate blow you away.

I ditto the review from Jessica from Burbank. Tate is very young and inexperienced — and overly confident.
Talk about an out-​of-​date haircut: I walked out with practically a mullet — which I didn’t realize until I washed my hair of all the product he added. My top layers were too thick and uniform and just lay flat atop my head, my sides were cropped too short except where he left these longer pieces that looked like wings, and the bottom length was disproportionately long. The whole thing looked very uneven, with a very unflattering shape and style…
I would have given only 1-​Star except I really was long overdue for a haircut, so he had a challenge. And I know short layered cuts are tough. Plus I liked the shampoo and head massage and friendliness of his assistant.
I went to Tate a few months ago based on all the Unilocal reviews, but it hardly seems like we’re talking about the same haircutter.

Tate has been cutting/​coloring and styling my hair for over 5 years now. He is amazo! I literally get a compliment on my hair color/​cut every single day… Even when I wait way too long to see him (4 months) my color and cut somehow grow out perfect and still look great! He really does care about what you want and what is best for you. He even takes the time to show you how to style your hair at home and shows you what products work well with your hair. I’ve been saying all along even when i first met him as an assistant that he was going to do big things and be amazing and he has and is. He is the most enthusiastic sweet and talented stylist I have met. I refer everyone to him and they are always super happy! Plus. He always leave me feeling «fierce and amazing» !

I am a walking talking Tate Whitney advertisement. It is guaranteed when I leave his salon chair, total strangers will compliment my hair. I can honestly say that in all my years, it was not till I met Tate that I actually found someone who could work with the wavy/​curly texture of my hair. Whether short or long, growing it out or adding color, my hair always looks finished and I always look like and feel like ME. Being happy with your hair is a huge relief. Knowing you have a competent stylist is too. And Tate is just a lovely human being. So glad to have him in my life!

What can I say about Tate? First thing that comes to my mind; THANK GOD I FOUND HIM! :)
I have never been one to be a ‘stylist slut’ or a roamer when it comes to getting my hair done. I was with the same salon & same person for years & years & years. But after being all different shades; black, brown (my original color), highlights and then most recently for the past few years, red– I was ready for a change. I wanted to go with the «Ombré» look where its dark at the top and fades to hints of blonde at the bottom.
My girl didnt do this process so I kind of had no choice but to find someone else, well then I was recommended to a girl (who dont get me wrong is very good in her own right and very popular) in valencia by my boyfriend. (he used to train her and now she does his hair). She offered to give me a discount so I figured why not? Well I am not sure if she was afraid to damage my hair going from red to ombré or she just wanted to get there the slow way by naturally letting my real color grow out.
Needless to say after two trips to her doing my hair, I wasn’t happy. My hair would looke red/​brassy again after 2 weeks and looked damaged & I was frustrated at spending money to not look any different. I started asking around for recommendations and was given Tate’s info by a girlfriend of mine who does my eyebrows (Michelle at Flirt Salon in Burbank, shes amazo!) who used to work with Tate. I texted him and we talked back and forth about what I wanted and he said no problem come on in, we got this :)
So I went in and let me just say; I have never given a photo to a stylist of what I want my hair to look like– and come out of the salon looking exactly that way! I was beaming and sooooo happy with my hair, first time I’ve been that happy leaving a salon in a long long time. He darkened my roots/​base and then did the blonde ombré highlights at the bottom but did it in this beautiful blended way that made it look so great. He even took the time to show me how to curl my hair with a straightner which I had mentioned I wanted to learn since it looks so good with ombré. He is more money than I usually pay but so worth every penny for the job he does! I am so glad I found him and am excited to keep going back :)
He’s so sweet and the salon is in a great location– I highly recommend him!

Another year has gone by and let me tell you — he has MASTERED my super white platinum blonde. No yellows here. Tate is the best. I’ve been getting colored extensions in my pixie cut too and they look awesome. He can create whatever look you want. Better become his client before he gets famous!

TATE THE GREAT!
First of all 5 Stars to Tate for his patience and kindness. Thought for sure I wrecked a first impression by flaking on our original schedule because I got stuck in a long meeting. but he was so understanding and didn’t treat me like the ass I was!
So I came in with a challenged overdue 4 month grown out MOP! We talked up a ton of topics like old friends and before I knew it he was already styling it up just like the pic I brought in! The cut was awesome… but what I really enjoyed most was how he actually taught me the step by step method of styling techniques he used so I can do it myself once I leave the shop. Mind reader!
Oh yeah and FREE CLEANUP prior to your next visit Guys!
Seriously check Tate out if you want a great cut by a cool guy who truly knows his stuff! Thanks again buddy for all the styling tips too. Be seeing you again soon

Tate is great!
Not only is he an artist with hair, but he is very fun and sociable. Usually hair appts seem to take forever, but with Tate it flew by.
Plus, he actually LOOKED at the pictures I brought, unlike most people I’ve gone to who do more what they want than what I want. Then after we looked at the pics, he gave me his artistic opinion on what he thought I should do — which I love, after all he is the pro!
I would definitely recommend Tate.

I have very rarely ever been satisfied by a hair cut and rarely frequented the same hair stylist. I came to Tate based on a friends recommendation and boy was I surprised. It was the first time I explained what I wanted and felt comfortable in doing so. He knew exactly what I was looking for and gave me his thoughts on the style. Tate has pure enthusiasm for what he does and it shows. I walked away from that first hair cut the most satisfied I had ever been and I haven’t gone to anybody else since. He is extremely knowledgeable in his profession and he shares it with excellent advice that I found to be invaluable. He keeps the experience fun and enjoyable. Getting a hair cut no longer feels like a chore.
Give Tate a try. It very well could be the best hair cut you ever had!

TATE IS AMAZING!
My hair was a mess. I had been in LA for a year and a half and still had not found a great hairdresser. I had been to Rudy’s and Floyd’s, and still no luck with finding someone with the golden touch, until I was recommended to Tate by my friend Katherine.
I walked in and not only was Tate warm and welcoming, but he sat down with me and we REALLY discussed what I wanted. He gave me his opinion, and we settled on my new ‘do. I was a little nervous, but after the shampoo/​head massage I was relaxed and an hour later I had the PERFECT haircut! Even my mom loves him! She was visiting from Tennessee and she is SUPER particular about her hair, but I convinced her to let Tate do his magic. My mom was SO happy she said it was the best haircut she had ever gotten, and ranted and raved how he was the first person to actually listen to what she wanted.
In sum, go to Tate. He will NOT disappoint in the least!

Crappy haircuts ended the day I sat in Tate’s chair.
He listens to what you want, gives you advice on what might look bad — or better — with your hair type or facial structure… not to mention I get so many compliments on my hair after seeing him!
I wouldn’t dream of seeing anyone else and I’m not afraid to refer friends or coworkers to him because I know they’ll thank me for it after!
And it’s not just women, he cuts a few of my guy friends’ hair and ended their visits to barber shops completely.
And last, but not least, he is a genuinely nice, down to earth guy. You don’t have the ackward silent moments, you don’t get ignored, or rushed, you get an overall wonderful experience with great results.