Thuy Dolce Hair Salon

Chu Ninh is a great hairstylist. He will give you a great haircut and make you laugh as he’s cutting your hair. He’s the best hairstylist ever. When I go see him, it’s like getting free entertainment and a nice haircut. His pricing is affordable as well.

My wife, sister, and myself have been going to Thuy Dolce for years. I can always trust Mr. Ninh to give me a great looking cut, whether with my own directions or him freestyling it. He’s very professional in the sense that he never rushes even when others are waiting. His prices are affordable as well. The place is always clean and comfortable and Mr. Ninh is as nice as they come. Thank you Mr. Ninh for making getting a cut such a stress-​free and enjoyable experience!

Totally loving my hair!
Been here since I was 10! And chose not to go anywhere else for my haircuts or what so ever!
Sorry, but he forgot a big chunk in my hair.
In the front still black.):
Noticed it when I got home.
And realized that the dye was supposed to stay on for at least 25 minutes before rinsing, instead he rinsed it right away after applying the dye.
Now my hair looks funny because the dye was apply unevenly.

I came to this salon after an appointment with another salon in the area did not show. I drove from Temecula and the thought of returning home without my hair done was pretty disappointing. I sat in the parking lot and began to Unilocal in order to find another salon. I thought, «I need to make this trek work my while.» I decided to come up to OC to get my hair done in the first place because the pricing is more affordable than SD or where I live. Upon my search, I briefly scrolled and had a good feeling about Thuy Dolce. I decided to call and one of the owner’s answered. Immediately Ninh (sorry for the spelling) was friendly and understanding. I was a little over a mile away. He told me to come on over and they would put me down. Right away the owner’s were nice and welcoming. I was referred to Michael! From the start we had conversation with depth and fun. I explained the kind of hair trim I wanted and Michael understood completely. Soon into the hair cut, I began talking about color and asking if he had time. I normally do not care what the latest trend is and care even less about celebrities. However, I had been exploring the Ombré. I «thought» I wanted it but it had to be natural. Michael worked so hard, I had no idea how involved this technique is. I have always had highlights/​low lights, instead he dyed my hair matching, although it does not match my natural hair color exactly. He then worked his magic in the blonde for the Ombré. Fast forward — incredible hair! The owner’s were great and I totally love Michael. Shalom!

Good service — the owner (Ninh) is the best out there.
As long as you make appointment in advance, you will get your hair cut & chopped the way you want. They are very fast — yet produce awesome look. Price is reasonable. Just about everyone that we referred to this place keep coming back.

When I am on a tight budget but need a serious hairdo, I know I can count on Ninh. I’ve tried other places that cost more but at the end, I get the same results… so with the fraction of the price, why not come here? It may not be perfect, but it is good enough to for this gal.

This place is a gem :) I’ve been coming here for over 5 years and come 4x a year for a trim, clean up layers and to thin out my super thick hair. How can I afford it? Because it’s super cheap + Ninh is awesome. $ 19 is it and I always tip because even with a hefty tip it’s still cheaper than other salons.
Ninh is simply the best. Today I was humming along to the music he had playing in his salon and he turned my chair to face the tv – where the song’s lyrics were scrolling. Insta Karaōke!!!
I love my hair and love this place!!!
Ill see you in three months!!!

I used to only go to Ninh for my haircuts, however, the last time I went, will be my last time. I am usually fitteen minutes early to his appointments because I know that he is a stickler on time. However, this last time I had arrived right on time, which was for my appointment at 12pm. I was having diffulty finding parking, but I still arrived right on time. When I arrived, he was giving me a hard time for arriving «late» in his opinion, even though I arrived at the time of my appointment. He was trying to make me feel bad by saying that I should have called him first if I would not be able to make it earlier so that he can take other customers at that time. I was not able to call him whilst driving. Throughout the haircut, he was rude, and rushed through my whole appointment. I asked for him to give me a trim, and to cut off my split ends. However, I noticed that he did not do a great job, and he was sloppy. I will not be coming back, it is no longer worth the drive.

Joanne did my makeup and Michael did my hair for a wedding ! I love the service, everyone was so sweet and funny ;)

I’ve given this place many chances. and they always mess up my hair some how. They never listen to what specifics I want to be done with my hair and kinda do whatever they want. The owner teased my hair and gave me a bump that took 20 minutes. I didn’t ask for one and when I asked her to stop, she told me it would be a good style to go out with. Not a fan when a hair dresser doesn’t listen to me. I mean its my hair and it sucks not being able to have a say in it.

Watching Pauly get a cut – ask for Joe. He’s awesome! :D
This was our friend’s go-​to place some and was ours, too, until Joe went on an extended vacation and I needed to have my hair repaired after a botched highlight job in Vietnam in Summer 2011. Not sure if Joe still works there, but if he does — he does good work and their salon is very reasonably priced.

I’m very picky when it comes to my bangs because I’m not like some people who can just have it any way they want and still look good. My mother was visiting and wanted a hair do from Thuy. She was a regular before moving back to Canada. While waiting for her, Thuy suggested that I needed a hair cut and should try out Ninh, her husband. I didn’t want to at first but she was so sweet and also watching Ninh’s client finishing up, her hair looked absolutely beautiful so I took a chance, though was still very skeptical because many times I did before, it always fails. Before Ninh, I was driving 400 miles to get my bangs cut every three weeks – literally. Sometimes my stylist comes through LA, I would catch him and still drive the miles just to see him for my bangs. Since 2011, took my leap of faith with Ninh I didn’t have to drive 400 miles for my hair anymore. He listens and takes his time with his clients. He knows what would look good on them, not just for me but by sitting and watching him working on others. He make his suggestions but you don’t have to oblige if you don’t agree. He has a great sense of style, humor, and interaction with all the patrons that walks through the door.
They both have big hearts, always, always have something to share or give. They treat everyone like family, my mother and I included. God bless their souls. They are angels carrying out God’s work. Did I mention they are Hip and Kool? It’s always Satisfactory and a pleasure every time I get my hair done. We love you guys!

This place is okay. Nothing’s extra special about it. I was in tastea and needed a hair cut since I haven’t cut it… months ago? Anyhow I just walked in no appointment. The owner Thuy cut my hair. I think my hair cut is okay don’t love it but don’t hate it neither. She asked for what hairstyle I want and told me if it’s good for my face shape or not. They’re all nice. She asked me afterward if I like it or not. For $ 25 ($ 5 tips), it’s not bad at all. The place is clean and yea AC for a hot day lol.

PLEASE READ: Heed the warnings. I IGNORED THE WARNINGS AND NEGATIVE REVIEWS BY OTHER UnilocalERS, AND PAID THE PRICE. This was the absolute worst hair experience ever.
CHU NINH is a pompous, egotistical, incompetent, rude, know-​it-​all jerk! It was my first time coming to this place and was unfamiliar with the locale. I called to ask for directions and spoke to his wife, Thuy. She was giving me directions when all of a sudden I can hear Chu Ninh in the back ground yelling in Vietnamese, calling me an idiot for getting lost. Mind you, they did not know that I spoke Vietnamese.
I arrived disconcerted but decided to shrug it off. I showed him a couple of photos of the hair style and color/​highlights that I wanted. He didn’t even look at them, simply casting them aside and saying that he already knows what he’s doing. Really?! Is that so?! He proceeded to yank out my hair tie and brushed my hair really hard and rough, to the point where my eyes were watering. I kindly asked him to brush softer but instead he thrusts the brush in my hands and told me to do it myself instead. The brush was disgusting, bristles were missing and there was so much dirt and dandruff stuck on it.
I should have just upped and left at that point but I had an event to go to right after so stupidly I stayed and endured the mistreatment. Fast forward to the end result… not surprisingly Chu Ninh did not know what he was doing. I originally asked for warm, medium chestnut brown hair color with natural golden caramel highlights and for a trim to my mid waist length hair with soft layers. I was left with orangey red hair with unnatural yellow streaks. He was supposed to trim my hair but instead butchered it to shoulder length because he kept messing up with the layers. Furthermore, to the right of my face there is a random blunt cut that goes straight across above my ears.

The whole time I was trying to voice and describe the look I was going for, he kept talking about his obsession with comic books, action figures and Catholicism. In the end, he must have known that he messed up because he kept blow drying my hair towards my face so that I wouldn’t be able to see the results. He also positioned my chair away from the mirror. After blow drying my hair he speedily curled it without asking me so that I couldn’t get the full picture until I left and it was too late. He styled my hair like Shirley Temple on crack, teasing it and giving me a pompadour in the front. I left, not a happy camper at all.
When my friends and husband saw me later that day, they asked, «What happened to you?!» All in all, I will most definitely NOT be visiting this godforsaken place again.

I love this place! $ 18 for a hair cut!!! Woah!
The guy was super nice really listened to what I wanted and did it! He didnt cut my hair to short like most people usually do.
The only con was he wanted to carry on a conversation while cutting my hair. I kind of like to sit there and just watch. But ill will be back next time!

I’ve been coming here for awhile. The service is ok. The stylists are pretty nice. They love to talk! I usually don’t have to wait when I come.
I think that I’m pretty easy when it comes to haircuts. As long as you don’t stray too far from my instructions, like cutting 5 inches instead of the 1 inch I specified, I won’t have a problem. I think everyone had cut my hair here except for the owner guy. It looks like he only takes appointments. I guess he’s the popular one.
I love the prices here. I’ve been coming here for years and my haircut is still under $ 20.

Joe doesn’t work here anymore! I’m SO bummed!
Anyways, showed up on Sunday hoping Joe could squeeze me in but I found out that he actually left the place earlier this year. Feeling pretty desperate for a quick cut, I allowed for the old balding guy with glasses to cut my hair. I specifically told him what I wanted and he seemed to understand.
Once the cut started we made small talk and he told me he’s been a stylist for «white people» in the La Palma area for 28 years but decided to come back to Bolsa for more work days since «Bolsa has no holidays». Uh ok, whatever.
Long story short, my hair looks like shit. It’s layered so stupidly that it makes an amateur cut look nice. My layers are uneven and THICK AND CHUNKY. Totally disgusting. Good thing I have a razor at home so I was able to attempt to fix my hair, but NOBODY should be paying $ 19 for this sort of shittastic work. Ugh, my search for a new stylist continues. If anyone has Joe’s number or knows where he now works at please let me know! I’ll never be back here again.

I’ve always wanted to write a review for this salon but I don’t want it to get too popular that I might not get any appointments… but I finally decide to write one coz I believe this place deserves the 5 stars!
I always ask for Ninh! He just always know the best haircut/​style that suits you best. He’s been my go-​to for almost 4 years. Every time I get a haircut, I always receive compliments. My mom, dad, husband, & grandma go to him now too!
You rock Ninh!!! [Btw, this is Jessica! I’m using my husband’s Unilocal account!] :)

So, my hair was out of control, and I desperately needed a hair cut. I also was short on cash, so I need a place that was affordable. This place was the cheapest that I found, and I was worried that the quality was going to reflect the price. Fortunately for me, I was wrong. I got really good treatment. I went in and sat myself down and waited to be seen (only took ~10 mins or so). A lady asked me to go with her, and she washed my hair and massaged my head as she rinsed it.
Then I was placed in a chair and waited for Ninh to cut my hair. He greeted me and asked what I would like, which even to this day I still don’t know exactly how I like my hair to be cut. I told him what I wanted, but he was concerned that my hair would still be too long after cutting it how I asked. I told him that that was how I usually get it cut, so he agreed to cut it the way I asked.
Ninh cuts hair like an artist painting a masterpiece. He has so much focus and intent. It was kind of interesting to watch. Anyways, he cut it how I asked, and brought to my attention that my hair was still a bit long… I did end up agreeing so I trusted him to cut it some more as he first recommended. I didn’t regret it. My hair looks fine. :)
It surprised me that after my hair cut, they washed my hair a second time to get rid of the excess hair. Then they blow dried it, and put gel in it (I never like the way people style my hair, so go home and style it after). It was a really great experience. For the quality of service, I expect the price to be higher. Thankfully, they are really inexpensive.
My only negative experience was finding the place. It blends in with everything around it. Maybe if I could read Vietnamese, I would have found it easier.
Side note: If you don’t like his recommendations, just let him know and he will cut your hair the way you ask. I trusted him, because he is the professional and knows more about hair than I do and it turned out fine.
Hope this helps everyone.

So I should’ve listened to the reviews and not gone here.
I got my hair colored here yesterday.
The stylist hands me a color chart and has me pick out the color. It looked very light in the picture and I was very excited.
Well, I wanted it lighter than the color on the chart and he said ok.
As I see the color developing I notice that my hair is getting darker and darker. The stylist washes (and pull my hair like crazy!!!) and as we’re blow drying I asked him if I could see the color chart again.
So the color was 4 shades darker than the hair color I had. I told him that I wanted the hair color lighter than the one on the chart.
He informs me that «WHEN YOU’RE PICKING THE COLOR ON THE CHART YOU’RE PICKING THE COLOR YOU WANT ME TO USE ON YOUR HAIR NOT THE HAIR COLOR YOU WANT.» He says this is because the hair on the chart is synthetic and you can’t get your color to be the same.
So appalled. Any hair stylist knows that when you dye Asian hair and you want a lighter color you have to put a blonde base so that the color develops to a lighter hue.
I asked for Emma Stone Orange-​natural red hair color and I got Jean Grey (reference to XMEN) Burgundy hair. Awesomely sucks.
The stylist was really nice and offered to do my hair again but there’s no way I’m damaging it any more than it is.
So he gave me a discount. I felt bad cause he was so nice about it.
THE ONLY REASON I’M GIVING THREE STARS: is because he was so nice.
Cons:
Hair color was wrong
The stylist KEPT on pulling my hair while coloring, washing drying AND he straightened my hair while it was wet!