Vanity Blowout and Makeup Bar

My first review on Unilocal since 2014 and definitely going to be honest about it. I loved, love, and love that I found out about the Vanity and Blowout Makeup Bar. I was in an emergency search for a hair salon that would be open on a Sunday and they were the only one open and not only that but they have good reviews already. Well, my request was very last minute, I mean a baby shower plan change on a Wednesday notice to Sunday of the same week! I was going nuts but I called and I was warmly answered by Hilda (owner/​manager) I believe and she took down my appointment for hair and makeup, well Sunday came and it was great. Jessica was awesome customer service and makeup artist wise, as soon as I walked in I was greeted very politely, kind, and inviting. Suzette was absolutely awesome with my hair I was told she is a perfectionist and I couldn’t agree more. She took her time yet was done fast enough. I held a conversation with both Jessica and Suzette and they were amazing. One thing for sure there was such a great vibe from the moment I walked in to the moment I left, I even met Bobbie (a MUA) and even she made me feel welcome and I loved how I was able to see how these three girls interacted with one another in a friendly and professional way. As you can tell, I am absolutely impressed and happy with all that forms part of my Vanity and Blowout Makeup Bar first time experience. I even got a chance to meet Hilda and she was so fun, interactive, definitely not a bossy feeling from her and she even remembered being the one to book my appointment! Before I forget, I know not much about makeup so I curled my eyelashes with the ones that were already glued on right, well I must have accidentally lift my right one just a bit and being my baby shower and just living 2min drive away from the salon I called for Jessica and even though they were already closing when I got there she pulled out her equipment and helped me put my eyelash in place and retouched my eyeliner and no single ugly face expression was given from her, talk about professionalism. Thank you!
Plus+++ their prices are very reasonable and they even offer mimosas, water, tea, you name it! I can’t wait to come back after I deliver my baby girl for a total new mummy make-​over soon!
& did I mention that I had never seek any other hair stylist since I am originally from K-​town LA but I think I just did.
Thank you Jessica & Suzette! :)

Absolutely in love with my hair! I was going for a bayalage inspired ombré & it came out perfect. Alan is amazing! I am Very happy with my results, i drove an hour out of my way and I will definitely be coming back in the future.

I rarely give reviews but with my experience at Vanity Dry Bar I felt compelled to share my feedback. Like most of us, I was hesitant to try a new hair salon, but I took the chance and I was amazed with the entire experience… beautiful salon, very clean and chic, exceptional customer service by all, very friendly and accommodating. My stylist was Mariecela who was so pleasant and patient. The owner, Hilda, who I had the chance to meet and chat with is such a bellisimas lady inside and out. I will definitely be back as a regular client and refer everyone I know. Such a great addition to Downey, we needed a dry bar in our side of town!

I give Vanity Blowout Bar 5 Stars!!! Hilda the owner and her staff are GREAT and very professional. They go above and beyond in satisfying your beauty needs and make you feel glamours. Jessica is an Awesome Make up artist and Francisco is Awesome with hair. I will definitely be back.

You walk in and are welcomed by the beautiful chandelier into a white oasis.
I have had many stylist before but now have found one I can trust every time I visit. Very detailed in the art of hair.
Fernando your scissors create magic.

This place is not only beautiful but they do a great job, they go above & beyond to please you, the owner Hilda & her daughter Pam are wonderful, they have an amazing & friendly staff, I absolutely love this place!

Love love love this place! Beautiful friendly and professional staff. Have been getting my hair done with another stylist for many years and due to unforeseen circumstances found Hilda my new hairdresser. Love the way she highlights and cuts my hair. Highly recommend her and her beautiful salon!

I came last weekend for a blowout and returned the following weekend to bring my daughter for a haircut. I returned because of the staff & I was extremely satisfied with the place overall. I’ve been going to another salon for the past 10 yrs. I felt extremely comfortable here. Highly recommend this place, you won’t be disappointed!

Vanity blowout and makeup bar goes above and beyond with a really friendly staff and beauty services that includes blow dry, style, makeup, hair cut, and hair highlighting.
I brought one of my daughters here because we were in the area and it was the only kid friendly place in Downey. They also have an American Girl style bar for kids to bring their dolls (next time we will do this).
Aside from the services the décor is really beautiful with a very clean tone of grays and white. Complimentary mimosa and snacks are also offered to keep the upscale vibe. I posted the price list as well.

I want to give a shout out to Fernando, he did an amazing job on my daughters hair for formal. Looking forward to Prom in May! The place is elegant and the prices are reasonable! I highly recommend this place for anyone that needs hair and make up.

Amazing transformation!!! I love it and can’t stop getting compliments every where I go!!! Thank you Krystal for the beautiful new look!!! My man also thanks you too.

Krystal will forever be my hair stylist! She worked a miracle on my super fine hair. She’s fair and knows what she is doing, even on a my tender head. She gives great advice on future care of my hair. Highly recommend for ombré.

I couldn’t be any happier with the great makeup Janet did on me. I got so many compliemnts new years eve on my make up. Cant wait to come back and get my face beat again ;)

Krystal Michelle Puga is a great stylist! thank you for doing my hair I love it! She is very patient and does as you ask! I really appreciate that in a hair stylist! Specially when I have black hair trying to go blonde! I will definitely be going back to her!

Amazing staff, friendly passionate individuals. Not just a blow out & make up bar but provide other beauty services aswell from cleaning and shaping your eyebrows, and also doing Amazing color.

So I tried this place out for the first time yesterday (yes on NYE not my smartest decision.) But it had decent reviews and so did Fernando. This place is super cute and very friendly staff. That’s why I give it 2 stars! They offer you drinks, which was really nice. The girl Susie who washed my hair was a sweetheart. I asked for the «Glam» big volume/​big bouncy hair. What I actually got was flat hair with tons of super hold hairspray and short bangs! Fernando was nice but didn’t listen to what I was saying. I wanted volume which needs to be done by blow drying the hair with a round brush. He blow dried my hair taking out the water then just kind of blow dried it and used a curling iron to give me bounce on the ends (no volume). I was clearly unhappy but he didn’t seem to care and moved on to the next client! I guess it’s about quantity over quality at this place.

I’ve been here twice to get my hair dried and once for makeup. I’ve been pleased with the results and the customer service thus far. I’ve gotten my hair done by Valeria and makeup by Maricela.
I’ve gotten my makeup done a handful of times at other places and never have liked it until Maricela did it. I can’t say anything about anyone else yet but I’m sure they are all great.
My hair is super long and because of that other places always overcharge me, in my opinion.
Here they charge me $ 30 for my hair which is unbeatable!!! Definitely will keep coming back!

Fernando worked wonders on my hair! I was extremely pleased with my overall experience at Vanity. The staff was amazing and made me feel right at home. I was able to schedule an appointment that same day and was promptly assisted when I walked in. I read a few bad reviews from other customers and decided to give this place the benefit of the doubt and it was totally worth it! I hope those negative reviewers give this place another shot because I will definitely be coming back for as long as they’re in business! Fernando is a perfectionist when it comes to hair and you can tell he loves to style hair. Thank you Fernando!

Hair makeover! Thank you to @vanityblow and Hilda Pantoja for taking on this monster of a project called my hair. Never did I realize how damaged, choppy, botched and multi colored my hair was. You and your team took me on with professionalism and worked together to give me the perfect cut and color. It is the softest and shiniest it’s been in years. Thank you for a new me! #feelingrefreshed #mystylistsarebetterthanyours #vanity #vanityblowoutbar #vanityblowoutandmakeupbar #colorcorrection #lovemyhair #teamwork #dedication

Got a $ 20 happy hour blowout. Great price and great service. Jackie did my blowout and it came out super cute. She got it real smooth and gave it nice volume and a wave to it which curled a bit at the ends and looked a little vintage. She may look young but you can tell she knows what she’s doing. Would definitely recommend her.