Paul Donnell Toluca Lake

I’m really picky about my hair and I’ve tried so many hair stylists in this area that didn’t cut the way I’ve asked. I’m SO happy I found Terri! She cuts exactly how I want it and takes her time! I too have unmanageable frizzy hair and she knew exactly what to do! I’m no longer dreading my next hair cut!

After moving to Los Angeles 4 years ago, I think I tried every hair salon in the area before I finally found Terri Hazard at Paul Donnell in Toluca Lake. She is fabulous!!! I have extremely thick and deceivingly wavy hair. For some reason that combination makes it difficult to get a good cut and a reasonable price for color. Terri does both! The color is perfect! She has done several different cuts for me and I have loved each one! I am so glad I found this sweet and talented lady!

I stumbled upon this salon by chance a few months ago. Do yourself a Favor and call Ricardo!!! He’s an amazing colorist and has completely transformed my hair for the better. It has never been so healthy! I have definitely found my new forever hair stylist!

I have been going to this salon for at least 5 years now and Olga has done my nails ever since. She was recommend from my foot doctor when I had my toe nail taken off. She did a great job of making sure that my nail didn’t get ingrown ago. thanks Olga

I think I just found my new go-​to hair stylist at this salon! Nancy was fantastic! I have been bouncing around places getting by with just okay, ‘nothing-​special’ haircuts for the last couple years. I was very pleased with Nancy’s work. The consultation was simple and easy. She just knew what I wanted (even when I couldn’t exactly picture it in my head) and then she made it happen. Now I’m about to go on vacation to Hawaii feeling beautiful thanks to Nancy. Best haircut I’ve had in a long time!

Go see Dima! OMG. The best hair stylist and color gal. She listens to what you are asking for and gets the job done expediently. I’m a redhead. I’ve always been a redhead, but now it comes in a bottle. but everyone things my hair is still natural. It’s all because of Dima — working her magic!

Worst hair color and worst professionalism I ever saw. Bitchy hair colorist and absolutely bad color that faded after just a week and one hair wash. Bad bad in every way.

I happened upon this salon while walking over to Trader Joe’s from where I work just down the street. They were running a special on brow waxing. It was the very thing I needed to add to my regular beauty treatments so I walked in and Lori Hudson introduced herself to me. She did such a finely detailed job and treated my brows like a work of art. Not only that, she is a bright and sweet soul and you know you’re in good hands. I have been going back since and will stick with Lori for good. Great find in this fine community!

Kimberly has been doing my hair for years and when it came time to find a hair person for my wedding — she was the only one that I wanted to touch my hair.
She was with me EVERY step of the way — from trims and consultations in the beginning to helping me find my hair extensions to personally washing and curling the hair extensions to make sure they were just perfect.
I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day and my hair has never looked better.
Kimberly took the lead on hair while Nancy took the lead on makeup.
My bridesmaids as well as my mom, step-​mom, and mother-​in-​law looked GORGEOUS.
Kimberly and her team left LA SOOOOO early to make it up to Santa Barbara at 5:30 to make sure we were all camera ready for our 1pm church ceremony.
I cannot think Kimberly enough. She was so helpful every step of the way — she helped me find hair pins for myself and the bridesmaids — she made sure that what I envisioned is what happened — and she happily shared her advice and thoughts.
She is the hair whisperer and the most brilliant hair stylist I know.
I am BEYOND THRILLED at how amazing my wedding party and I looked on our big day and I owe so much of that to Kimberly (and Nancy)
If I had a thesaurus I would include a plethora of synonyms for words like brilliant, gifted, amazing, superb, and the best.
And even that would not cover just how incredible Kimberly is!

I was recently recommended by my boss to make an appointment with Debbie. After scanning reviews on Unilocal as well, I made an appointment and I’m so glad that I did. Debbie not only listens to your thoughts and requests about what you have in mind for your hair, but also also has very knowledgable input and suggestions that bring your look to the next level. After only one session with her, I feel like I’ve known Debbie forever. She’s so welcoming and warm while also being an extremely professional and talented stylist. She also made sure I secured a future appointment with her before I left and I’m definitely looking forward to that next appointment! Do yourself a favor and let Debbie work her magic!

If you come here, or call to make an appointment, ask for DIMA! I went to Dima to get my hair straightened. I had wavy hair and as it got longer, it got really annoying to comb and style. And I had to use pomade everywhere I Went. But after Dima did the japanese straightening, my hair became silky smooth. I now can style it with very little pomade. And I can actually walk out of the house with out having to style my hair.

LORI Hudson is the best. She knows how to give a haircut or style that is better than you asked for. She never does something that wouldn’t fit you, and she can give you a cut or style that you had no idea you’d love. She just has a natural, innate ability I’ve never seen from anyone.
Of specific note, she’s extremely good with curly hair. Most stylists say they are, but they aren’t. (I speak from decades of experience on that one!) She absolutely knows how to work with it and make it work for you.

Haven’t had my hair cut in a very very long time because I had a great stylist and she moved away. The few places Ive gone since she left haven’t impressed me. I have very long hair, I do long layers and I am VERY picky about what I do and dont like.
Today I went to Nancy. I explained that I like my hair long, not too much off. I like blunt long layers. I want the bangs cut to right between the cheek and the chin. I dont use extra product in my hair.
She nailed it. My hair looks super healthy. She cut the dead parts off without sacrificing the length. She didn’t put any extra waxy or oily things on at the end. She just did a GREAT job.
Shampoo, cut and blow dry was $ 45 plus tip.
I will for sure go back!

I absolutely love my haircut! Nicolette did an amazing job. I am incredibly picky about my hair and I was very happy to see that Nicolette completely understood where I was coming from. I felt very comfortable with her and love her positive attitude! Will definitely be going back to her again!

Toluca Lake got a little more beautiful since Ricardo Millan, my favorite hair stylist started working at Paul Donnell this week.
I went there this past week to get my «sexy Millan cut» and Loved the salon: great location, clean, friendly staff, and my favorite hair salon now that Ricardo is working there.
My best friend recommended Ricardo 3 years ago and I’ve been going to him since then. A good hair stylist is someone who will listen to you but who also can tell you what hair cut will look good on you depending on your face shape. I’ve got my share of bad haircuts in the past, but since going to Ricardo I always know that I will get the best!
Go see him– you won’t be disappointed!

4 years ago I found a stylist name Ricardo Millan in studio city and haven’t let anyone touch my hair since. Well except for when I hack on it myself out of boredom! :)
Yesterday I visited Ricardo at his new home in Toluca Lake and the Paul Donnel salon. WOW. This salon is classy. It has great energy and a very warm feel. Plus it’s located on Riverside which has great food, drink & a friendly neighborly attitude. My entire morning was great and the compliments I’m getting from my new «short» hair cut have made my week.
Ricardo, I’m glad you found a home in Toluca Lake. I look forward to many more years of you helping me looking handsome.
R.H.

Let me start by saying this review is LONG overdue. Linda Marshall at Paul Donnell Salon has been rocking my locks for years. Her cuts are fantastic and her colors are down right WORLD CLASS. Sometimes, every few years, I mix it up and go somewhere else for a change of pace. On one such occasion about 8 years ago one of the most hyped up celebrity colorists on the west side complimented Linda’s highlights and then proceeded to give me a set of crappy ones that cost 4 times as much! So needless to say color-​wise I haven’t strayed since. And while sometimes it’s fun to try someone else, I always come back to Linda. So, I guess you can’t blame a girl for wanting to keep a good secret a secret. But today after another Unilocal user thanked me for my scathing review of another hair stylist (who I stumbled into on one of my cheat on Linda days) I feel like I gotta let the cat out of the bag and give some credit where credit is due. Linda has expertly styled me through long hair, short hair, blonde hair, red hair and everywhere in between. If you want some kind of crazy crap, she’s probably not your girl. But if you want a classic beautiful look she’s probably the best in the biz. Oh and here it is. The biggest scoop of all… I can’t believe I’m about to write this… but if you want an up do for your wedding or other special event she is the hands down BEST up do stylist who’s ever done me up. And if what I’ve written is not making you pick up the phone to make an appointment then you should also know that she’s reasonably priced too!

Terri Hazard does an amazing job with hair! Thanks Terri!

short, flirty hair cut with an edge? check.
rich brown with some nifty shimmer? check.
able to invest zero effort into daily styling? check.
finally saying adiós to tired, burnt out, frizzy, old blonde straggles? check.
all thanks to LINDA at paul donnell hair designs, who whipped my super fine hair into shape last saturday.
i’m a new girl! (and it only cost me $ 90 for the cut and color…)

I go to Debbie at Paul Donnell and she is awesome very personable. As a guy I like having someone who can just cut my hair without having to give instructions every time.