Simpatico Salon

It is so hard to write an amazing review that tops any of the other reviews I read for Simpatico Salon. If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would! In case you don’t want to reach my very long review, here are the highlights (no pun intended):
– Taylor is an expert in Balayage and coloring. Just look through the photos and you will see what I mean. After trying 8 or more «colorists» prior to Taylor, I have realized that this technique is a true art and that most stylists really do NOT know how to do it correctly, if at all. And they WILL lie to you about it. Taylor works magic with hair coloring. She is a true artist. There is no one better anywhere!
–Matt has given me the best haircut (s) I have had in a long time. He was very honest with me about what was going on with my hair and developed a plan to help me get it to where I want it to be… so the first cuts weren’t going to be crazy amazing (unless I was ready to chop it all — which I wasn’t). And still… I loved my first two cuts and I can see where my hair is headed and can’t wait. He also gave me an incredible cut once my extensions were in, which is a really big deal b/​c you don’t want a bad cut after paying for all that extra hair.
–Vibe of the salon is so cool, like many of the other reviewers, I wish I could just go hang out in there on a regular basis. There is no drama, it is in a great location, Matt and Taylor have this cool collaborative energy going on and you feel like you are getting amazing VIP attention.
–Extensions are something I have been wanting for many years. They are expensive; however, it was really a matter of finding someone that wasn’t messing up my regular hair. How could I trust someone with a project like that if they are chopping my hair all up and pretending they do Balayage? After working with Taylor and Matt I knew this was the place. Taylor spent so much time with me to discuss my options, prices, types of extensions, caring for them etc. and then created a plan for me. She matched extensions to my color (which was a combination of a mixed base of dark and reds along with my Balayage (which has a lot of bright blonde). I have no idea how she did it, but my hair looks exactly the same color (s) as when she first did it, but now my hair is longer, thicker, and filled in where it had all broken off. She texted me photos, picked them up for me and the process went very quickly. Honestly, I almost cried when I looked in the mirror, my hair was so stunning!
–Price was much more reasonable than I thought it would be for everything I was asking for re: color, Balayage, extensions and cut. I felts like I was getting celebrity VIP service and results and paid much less than I had at a number of other salons that had been ruining my hair. I definitely went to high priced salons a few times assuming they must know what they are doing and someone will finally do a great job with my hair. Not true. Simpatico makes it easy to maintain beautiful hair because they don’t gauge you. They probably should charge much more… but we can keep that a secret for now ;-)
Girls/ladies…if you think you have been getting Balayage… watch a uTube video to make sur that is what you are getting or beer ye, just make sure you go to Taylor. My hair looks 100 x better than my few friends who do supposedly get real Balayage elsewhere. Don’t trust your cut to anyone besides Matt.
I was new to the area and did a ton of research before choosing Simpatico as obviously there are salons on every corner. Honestly, the reviews (almost all 5 stars!) and the photos sold me. Trust these reviews. How many places on Unilocal have so many 5 «unsolicited» stars? I have learned that most stylists do not actually know how to do true Balayage so they basically lie and say they do then foil you or they convince you that Balayage isn’t what you really need. Sometimes the photos some salons post aren’t even real photos. My hair has been through so much because of this and it had really become depressing to even deal with my hair. But not anymore. Thank you Taylor and Matt! You both rock!

Love Matt and Taylor! They both are extremely patient and made sure they did exactly what I was looking for. My cut and color came out perfect. I definitely recommend both of them.

I love this Salon! I am a visitor in the town for many years and I always make a stop in to see Matt. Curly hair? He can straighten it perfectly! I love this place, it feels like my home away from home! I highly recommend this #1 hair salon in Laguna Beach!

Taylor B! Best colorist I’ve ever been to. Repeatedly (perfectly) matched balayage low lights to my natural hair color to gracefully transition me from platinum back to my natural color. I just got a 1920’s inspired angled bob/​long pixie — Daisy Buchanan style — and it’s excellent. Great technical bobs can be hard to come by, requiring lots of patience and skill. Taylor takes the time to do everything the right way and will patiently tweak it for you till the end.
Taylor has tons of curated reference onhand which is very helpful, especially if you go in with a vague idea of what you want — she will put a fine point on it before she begins. She has great taste and closely collaborates to achieve the exact desired effect.

Finding a new hairstylist isn’t an easy thing. I happened to be walking around in Laguna and stumbled upon Simpatico and I am so glad I did. They got me in same day no problem and even stayed late to do my hair. I was so beyond appreciative. Taylor did a gorgeous balayage and Matthew did an amazing cut. I gave them pretty much free range because I’m so indecisive and my hair looks great. I’m so glad I found them.

Out of Towner that took a gamble. I don’t have time at home to get hair done and took a risk. I totally lucked out. Matt was excellent as was his colorist. They totally transformed me. I couldn’t be happier. I walked in and pretty much shut up and just let him do what he wanted. My first time to ever do that. That’s what vacation thinking will do for you.
But I’m glad I did. Try this place out. They worked me in on a Saturday. I was happy they accommodated me. I was their last client. Thanks so much you guys! I can’t remember the colorists name but she was FABULOUS. She made me a warmer blond and did a coIor treatment I can’t spell. I write this a day later. You can always tell a good cut the second day. After his blow out magic has been slept on. Got up. Hair looked great with no effort. Couldn’t be happier.

I just got done receiving a keratin treatment from Taylor and I can’t begin to describe how pleased I am with the outcome! My hair is more manageable then it has ever been and I have received so many compliments in just the past day it has been an amazing feeling! Taylor was amazing working through my unruly hair and was patient and kind durning the entire service. I haven’t felt this good about my hair in years! Thanks Taylor!

It was a great haircut. Except I wish I had known the prices before had because I wouldn’t have gotten a haircut here. Just a little pricey for a haircut

I am so in love with my hair! I had no idea what I was missing with balayge highlights! Taylor took my hair to a whole new level– she was so helpful in the consultation with expectations and made my experience here like a spa! I live on the East Coast but I definitely will be back to have Taylor work her magic on me again! Also — fantastic hair products and Matt was awesome in making me feel at home! Thanks again!

I walked in ready to shave my hair off. I was too far from the stylist I had used for over two decades and other than minor trims. My hair was wild, snarling with splits being worsened by brushing.
I scrolled through the reviews and noted the pictures of layered hair. I was lucky enough to get an appointment today.
Thank you to Matt for making my hair look and feel alive again! I am glad I came in. Prices are fair, the stylists are friendly. I found my new place.

Taylor did an AMAZING job on my blowout and was so much fun to talk to. I have frizzy, curly hair that can have some stylists running for the door but not this girl! She knew exactly what to do and took the time to do it right. I will absolutely be back to see Taylor again and again anytime I’m even close to Laguna Beach. SO happy.

Miss Taylor Bailey has been doing my hair for a while now. I have loved my color every single time! I am a chocolate brown brunette. I recently wanted to go lighter for summer, so she added some highlights and low lights for more contrast. She’s the Queen of balayage, which is the technique she used to highlight/​lowlight my hair. I love that technique because the growing out process is very soft and subtle. The crazy thing is that my hair has never felt healthier even though I went lighter! She really took care of the health of my hair. And I appreciate that the most about her. I couldn’t be happier with my hair! Thank you T!

Taylor listened attentively as I explained the kind of hairstyle I wanted. She provided great advice on how to get my hair-​do to last all afternoon and through the night. She wasted no time in getting it to come together. I highly recommend her and would totally come back to Taylor the next time I’m in town.

Needed new color for the spring season and Bailey did it again! She heard what I was looking for and mixed up a great blend that will be lighlighted with my grease cut by Matt Scott… thanks looking good and feeling great!

I went last weekend to see the lovely Miss Taylor and she did a classic balayage on me.
My hair was dark brown before and I had gone somewhere else to get my hair lightened. Needless to say my hair was dry, brittle, and breaking off at the ends.
She took wonderful care of me and added subtle blonde peices throughout my hair and applied a treatment to nurish it.
I love my hair more and more each day. It is healthy looking and the color is getting prettier and prettier with each day! Can’t wait to go back!

I cannot say enough good things about Matt and Taylor at simpatico salon. Not only are they excellent at their craft, they are the most down to earth and friendliest people you will ever meet. Initially I was just looking for a new salon/​hairstylist to give me a major change and go back to my old regular stylist. But after going there once for a cut and a second time for balayage highlights, they will forever be my go-​to salon. Before doing anything, they explained everything they were planning to do, gave me tips on how to take care and style my hair afterwards.
I’m normally someone who has major trust issues with new people with my hair but let them do what they do best and they will wow you. I absolutely love my new cut and color. So much that I think I’ll maintain this new hairstyle for a while.
I am so thankful I found them on Unilocal.They are two very amazing people and they will not disappoint you. It’s not about money for them. They genuinely care about making each and every person feel happy and confident with themselves. Everytime I’ve seen someone in that salon, they walk out smiling with their expectations exceeded. You will be one of them!

Really enjoyed getting my hair done by Taylor. I loved how she cares about the health of your hair and taking time to ask and answer questions. I got color and a few highlights and a trim. Taylor really knows what she’s doing. I have never left with my hair exactly the way I wanted it till now. Taylor listens and only trims off what you tell her. It’s nice to have a stylist you can trust and know you’ll get what you want in the end. My family and I will be coming here for our future appts!

I love my hair cut every time I leave Simpatico! The last two times Matt has been my stylist and he never lets me down even decided to be daring and cut off about six inches and I couldn’t be happier! My hair is healthy, pretty and exactly what I wanted!

What a gem this salon is! There is such a warm vibe and my experience with the staff is that they really care about hair and the individual.
Matt gives great cuts and bailey has really helped me repair damage done at another salon! The location is so cool, right on PCH in Laguna Beach next to Heidelberg, fun for people watching in the summer:) The salon itself is inviting and unpretentious yet stylish and clean. I would sincerely say if you need a stylist you can trust, this would be a good place to check out;)

I wanted to correct the box-​colored bright orange/​copper color I did at home. I wanted all the red out, and my natural burnette color back with beach highlights. NATURAL was key. So I figured, if I want a beach look done right, go to Laguna Beach!
I found this salon on Unilocal,I liked the photos and reviews, I called to explain what I needed, the owner set me up with Bailey to have the Balayage done.
Bailey took all traces of red out, cooled it down with a natural beautiful dark brown, then did the Balayage with hand painted golden highlights. I also had my layers trimmed. Bailey did an amazing job! Not anyone can do this technique, it takes an artists eye and a love for what you do.
This was the first time I learned about the Balayage technique. Not the traditional foil highlights that grow out in a sharp line, these are painted on and grow out more naturally, your roots will end up complementing the look even more.
Bailey is very genuine, down to earth, and knows hair, beauty, and style. She had me walking out of there feeling beautiful and new, and I’m a very critical and picky person. YES, I highly recommend Simpatico and putting your trust in Bailey.