Salon of Curls

My 3 year old daughter has very curly long hair. I have very straight hair. Despite lots of online research and trying many different recommended products, I was at a loss about how to keep her hair from getting tangled and keep her from waking up with a matted mess every morning. We went to Salon of Curls where Kym took the time to speak with us about what we were and weren’t (but should be) doing at home regularly, show me the steps she took at the salon to moisturize my daughter’s curly locks, and encourage me that I could manage it by just changing a few little things around. I also appreciated the follow up visit where we could discuss what had and hadn’t worked. We now have a regular routine that does not take long and my daughter’s hair is healthier and more manageable. Thank you!

I can’t say enough glowing things about my experience at Salon of Curls with Kym. I’m already really happy with my curls, so I wasn’t going in to be taught how to deal with this mess on top of my head and this is only the second hair cut I’ve had in 7 years (yup — just got fed up with the whole thing) but I’m so happy I finally came to see Kym She is the Curl Whisperer, I swear! After lots of talking and listening, she snipped some here and took a bit off there and by the time she was done I was already a happy camper. Then after the whole no-​poo wash and condition, condition, condition I was hooked. She’s the best!
Kym is kind, she really listens to what you want, what you like, what you dislike. She’s gentle and offers suggestions. She’s funny, too (which, in my book, can’t be beat).
On top of all that, there’s free parking at the salon!
You can’t go wrong with this curly girl!

Kym is absolutely the best!!! This was my first time getting a deva cut and it is amazing. I got my hair cut over 2 months ago. The cut and shape of my hair is so amazing that it looks better and better as it grows out. Thank you Kym for the amazing cut.

I have been going to Kym for years and she is the only one I’d ever have do my hair. Her additional expertise with curly hair makes it that much better for me!!! She has an amazing eye and feel for color, shaping, cut, all of it. She can do any type of hair expertly. But if you have curly hair, you must, must, must go to her!!!

If you have curly hair and you are anywhere in the vicinity (or even if you are not — it is worth the trip) you must come here! Kim really knows and understands curly hair. I am the happiest I have been with my hair in decades!
For once it looks healthy and well shaped, not the frizzy triangular look I often ended up with. I had put off coming for awhile as it was more expensive ($ 150) than I was used to paying for a haircut, but now I feel it was worth every penny. Because not only did I get a great haircut, I got a course in how to take care of it to preserve the look at home (which is easier and less time consuming than I expected.) It also included a free 2 wk follow up to make sure I was able to care for it myself.
Both Kym and her assistant Jessica seem to really understand curly hair and are eager to impart their knowledge to their clients. There is a friendly relaxed atmosphere and I did not feel they were trying to up sell products or services. In fact, Kym said I really did not need to come in that often in order to maintain the look. So happy I found this place!

I have been bringing my curly haired daughters to Kym and Jessica for years and can not recommend them enough. They are seriously interested in making your curls amazing and are really listening to your wants and needs. Love them and the salon is an oasis.

Kym and Jessica are amazing.
A must for curly hair!

If you’re having doubts about your curls, GO HERE!
It was my first time going to a salon that encouraged me to embrace my curly hair and try to enhance it all naturally– no chemicals, nada. The stylist, Kym, uses the brand Devacurl. And let me tell you, I’m so excited to start using this system. She used 2 products– the Devacurl One Condition and Set it Free– and the results were amazing. At first my hair was really small and defined, but throughout the day it started drying more and I got the volume I wanted with the moisture my hair needs.
I went in for a Devacut and Pintura Highlights. At first I was scared for the trim taking off too much– but she did a perfect amount. My ends are now ready for a fresh start, and the style is great! No uneven sides or weird layers (which every curly girl hates). Then we went on to do the highlights (she diffused them dry, instead of burning my hair in a dryer like others have done) and the color turned out great! I’m definitely coming back for her to help me grow my hair, and play around with some more coloring once I grow out my hair.
On top of everything, she’s such a sweetheart, and so knowledgeable. She had answers to every single one of my questions. She’s not your typical stylist trying to sell you her products– she tries to help you get to your goal. A lady in the salon with fine Asian hair asked her if there was a gel she could use to get wavy/​curly hair, and she simply replied by telling her there wasn’t anything she could recommend, and how she didn’t want to sell you her product that wasn’t going to work. It’s really nice that I’ve found a stylist that’s amazing with scissors, but also as kind as she is.

This place is the best!
I have the thickest, curliest hair around. I’m talking straight up 4c hair. And Kim and Jessica (who actually washed my hair) took me in and washed my hair and it hasn’t looked or felt better.
Great pricing, free spacious parking and good service = no complaints
Will be returning.

All curly people know how difficult it can be to find a good hairdresser. That’s why I could not recommend Kym, and her assistant Jessica more!
I was so lucky to come across Salon of Curls, and Kym online.
Kym was so kind as to squeeze me into her busy schedule (I suspect she worked overtime that day) so I could get a haircut for my wedding!
Kym did not only help to fix my previously bad haircut, but had given me the tools (technique on how to care, wash, apply products and dry my hair) to get the best out of my curls! I think my hair has not been healthier and looked better ever (despite the horrible OC water)! I also recommend all Deva products — this is all I use for my hair now.
Furthermore, Kym had shown me how to style my own hair at my wedding! It was a lovely hairstyle that I had not come across while searching online. It was easy to do, and suited my hair type, my dress and turned out well on the day!
So all in all, if you have curly hair, go and see Kym!
By the way, having an awesome experience at Salon of Curls prompted me to join Unilocal,and write my first review! :)

I cannot say enough nice things about Kym and her assistant Jessica. I never knew how to properly care for my curls, but Kym hooked me up with the right stuff, the know-​how, and she even provided support during my silicone detox. If you have curly hair and you want it to look its absolute best look no further.

Avid Unilocaler, first time reviewer.
I won’t let anyone cut my hair besides Kym. I’ve never been able to walk into a salon with complete comfort knowing I’m in good hands until I came here. She is patient, helpful, and genuinely cares about her clients loving their hair. She is a genius and a curl guru who will make you feel like you have awesome hair. I can’t say enough about her, she is a wonderful human all around. Her assistant Jessica is also wonderful and such a gem.
If you have curly hair and are struggling to find someone who knows how to cut it, GO TO KYM.

After struggling for a year to figure out how to handle my biracial heat damaged naturally curly hair I am sooo happy I took the chance and went to Kym. I’ve gone to a couple of other devacurl specialist who either looked at me blankly or did not listen to me at all which left me frustrated and thinking about going back to permanently straightening my hair. Not only did Kym take her time to listen to me she also instructed me on how to apply the products correctly and even had me do it myself. Kym and her assistant Jessica are very nice and encouraging and I’m now actually looking forward to going on this (long) journey with their help. I just wish I went to her sooner. If you have curly hair make an appt with Kym!
She is no longer at the Santa Monica address as far as I am aware. She is now at 2024 Pisani Pl
Venice, CA
90 291

I wish I’d found Kym years ago. I’ve spent most of my life thinking my hair was doomed to be a dense, unmanageable mess that only looked decent when it had been fried by a flat iron or completely shorn off into a pixie. Upon recently discovering that there is a proper way to nurture wavy/​curly hair (the curly girl method), I changed my ways and set up an appointment with Kym. I now think of her as my hair-​fairy godmother, because she is so incredibly attentive, generous, and sweet. Over the course of my first two sessions (two weeks apart, so that my hair and I had time to adjust to things), she made sure I learned how to use my Deva Curl products correctly and indulged my hair-​compulsiveness with two different haircuts. When I was curious about different products, she just gave me bottles of them that she was almost done with so that I could try them out for free. And, she told me I should come in and try things from her supply whenever I want. SO NICE. I wish all stylists (and society) would help folks embrace their natural hair, whatever texture, the way Kym does.

Kym and her assistant, Jessica, are absolutely amazing. They are genuine, kind, warm-​hearted and really passionate about curly hair. I hate going into salons where there isn’t a sincere warm welcome and instead it’s super pretentious and you can’t truly relax and enjoy yourself. I’ve been to too many of those. Kym is the exact opposite. Also, as a curly haired woman, I’ve literally never had a great cut or a stylist that REALLY knows curls. They all say they can cut curls, but most absolutely cannot. Kym re-​shaped my hair, gave flat and frizzy curls new bouncy life and showed me how to care for my hair properly. She uses the DevaCurl product line which isn’t tested on animals and she is a certified DevaCut stylist. I will never go to anyone else.
Her prices are really great as well. A lot of other deva certified people I checked out were vague with their pricing: starting at 175, 200, 225 etc. So I wouldn’t know how much I was actually going to pay until after they cut my hair. I don’t like that at all. Kym has a flat rate and not only that, she adds a follow up appointment for free. It includes more trimming if needed, a nice conditioning and wash, more styling lessons — she really wants you to feel empowered about your hair and really cares that you leave her salon feeling amazing.
Love love love her and will never go anywhere else. You need to check her out. You won’t be disappointed.

Kym is the bomb dot com! Seriously. WOW. I had no idea my curls could be this lovely! Truly — she is a curls guru who totally transformed my hair! And — she’s a great person with a big heart, the kind of person you want to be around. She did a great job cutting/​shaping it (goodbye freaky bottom poof!) and giving it volume, coloring it (highlights) and bringing it back to life with the Deva Curl products and her unique technique! And girls, she is PASSIONATE about your curls! Truly — passionate! She is for sure in her entelechy in this role. What a blessing to have found her. Thank you to my friend Sunny for the referral! Curly girls everywhere need to come to Kym!

Kym is simply THE best. She is the only person I will go to for cuts. I’m so happy I found her about a year and a half ago. I get SOOOO many compliments on my hair. It used to be once n a while that someone would say something, now it is almost every single day that somebody asks, «Is your hair naturally that curly?» It is all thanks to Kym.
She really teaches you how to take care of your hair and how to style it. She tells you all the little tips and tricks and which products are essential to create the look you want and which ones you can hold out on if you are on a budget. It is just very obvious that she loves what she does and that she genuinely cares about people. She has a heart of gold and is all about NATURAL BEAUTY. You don’t see that very often around here.
If you are tired of straightening your curls/​waves and think your hair is just not the «good kind of curl» and is just «kind of frizzy» then GO SEE KYM. People always tell me, «I used to have hair like yours» «I love your hair, but mine doesnt curl nicely like yours» GO SEE KYM. She will help you. She helped me so much!!!
Not only does my hair look much better than it used to, but it is the healthiest it has ever been. NO damaged ends. The only reason for a cut nowadays is if it gets too long for my liking.
Make your life easier and stop straightening you hair like EVERYBODY ELSE. So many people hide their natural beauty. Curls are beautiful, and no style beats what you were born with.

Kym is amazing!!! She’s the only person I’ll allow to cut my hair anymore, I’ve been going to her since 2009. If you’re ready to really take care of your curly hair and take her advice, you’ll stay with her.
I am mixed (black and Mexican) and my sister and I have never had anyone take such good. care of our hair.