Cie Sparks Salon

Had an amazing experience here today. Color by Heather and cut by Nick. Super happy with both. Professional and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend for anyone in the Malibu area.
Or really anywhere. Worth the scenic drive.

Heather is fantastic! I visited her for the first time about 6 months ago and am very happy. I did some serious sleuthing to find a colorist who could correct a series of botched highlights, and found Heather via some of my favorite LA bloggers. Very happy with my look and haven’t needed to return yet!

Incredible. Heather is truly second to none in the world of color. I’ve been hopping around to multiple different salons to try and find someone that would actually do what I said I wanted with my color and was let down time and time again. I never understood it was such a complicated thing to just get a good, natural blonde. Heather completely understood not only what I wanted, but is so talented at what she does, she understood how to execute it. I couldn’t have been happier with the turn out.
Stop trying to find a budget stylist and hopping around looking to find someone who will do it right. Go to Cie Sparks and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Heather has TRANSFORMED my hair. I went in one year ago with completely damaged hair. There was breakage everywhere, the color was terrible, and I felt utterly hopeless. My hair was super thin, ponytail almost the width of a pencil. After my first appointment, I knew I had found the right person to salvage my poor hair. I am a very light blonde and, as you know, it can be very hard to maintain, but she managed to give me the most beautiful blonde I’ve ever had, with NO breakage. Within one year my hair has gone from awful to something I am proud of. My friends can’t believe the change. They ask if I’m wearing extensions! Heather is truly a miracle worker!

Michael and Heather are the best! They rescued me from a hair extension disaster. They squeezed me into a busy day at the salon, carefully removed my extensions, saved my real hair, gave me a beautiful chic cut all w love and professionalism. I adore them! Plus the salon has a lovely low key vibe. Mary xoxo

I came in here because a few friends speak highly of this place. I must have bad luck because as soon as I sat down with Amanda B, I was immediately greeted with unprofessional incompetent stylist who appeared hungover because you could literally smell the alcohol every time she’d get close to me (which was for the entire 1.5 hour). She failed to acknowledge my request for 2 inches taken off and took it upon herself to take almost 5 off (I measured before and afterwards due to long length). When I explained this wasn’t what I wanted she immediately got defensive, told me «you’re wrong, if you don’t like it take yourself somewhere else». That was that and I tried asking for management but she insisted she was in charge and no one else was available and to «deal with it». Of course I walked out and will continue to expose the rudeness and lack of professionalism from this once great salon.

I have been going to Cie Sparks for a little over two years now for everything from keratin treatments to hair extensions (which I still have & absolutely love!). Billy is my hairdresser & I can honestly say that in over 40 years I have never met a more talented professional who clearly loves what he does. I look forward to going to the salon, enjoy myself, feel pampered, & leave feeling beautiful. He is such a perfectionist & his focus is on the client the entire time you’re in his chair. Billy has transformed my look & my confidence along with it. I trust him completely.
I’m moving to Florida next month & am seriously considering flying back to Malibu every couple of months for my hair… yes he is that good!!!

I love Heather! She does the best blonde ever! I’ve been following her since she was a Meche Hair Salon in Beverly Hills and now she opened her own salon in Malibu. She’s the go to person for Blondes and the only colorist I trust.

Bottom Line: If you want a chic salon that has all talent and no attitude, this is the place. Michael Sparks is insanely talented and Heather is the best colorist in the industry. Not only will you have an incredible experience but you will have incredible hair. #BestSaloninLA #SohappyTheyCameToMalibu

ATTENTION BLONDES: Please Read! Ok, here’s the deal… If you love your locks and care for your hair, you simply MUST go to Cie Sparks and have Heather do your hair. She is a magician. She literally TRANSFORMED my head. I was initially there for a color correction, and after she and her assistant completed their artistry, they turned me around in the chair and I literally couldn’t believe the transformation. That’s it – now I’m a lifer and couldn’t be more thankful and grateful for her skills. She worked quickly, diligently and with such confidence. The entire staff is super personable and, I must say, ultra stylish. I knew I was in good hands with Heather from the moment I walked into the salon and was greeted with a hug.
I HIGHLY recommend that you make an appointment with either Heather or someone else on her staff. I have so much love for Heather, Michael and the rest of their team. All cool, hot and experts at their craft. I still can’t believe that the hair on my head is mine. If you are a blonde, if you want to be a blonde, if you have a question about your color or if you just want a change — GO TO CIE SPARKS.

Michael Sparks is a hair god with a sweet, smiley, humble down-​to-​earth surfer vibe that belies his amazing talent and sets him far apart from the rest of the LA hair masters who have serious skills but serious attitudes to match. Ridiculously talented, ridiculously kind. For details, see my review (s) for Chris McMillan.
Bummed that Cie Sparks is so small, crowded & noisy, though… the waiting room was so crowded we had to kneel down on the floor! But hey-they’re popular! I miss the warm, intimate & private vibe of CM, but I do love the Malibu Country Mart & Michael continues to be amazing.
I’ve seen a lot of photos of co-​owner Heather’s work, too (color/​highlights), and it looks gorgeous. Check out Michael on Instagram @MichaelHair-his haircuts are seriously flawless…

I am extremely picky about my hair/​hair cuts, and Nick is amazing. He is meticulous so don’t expect to be out very quickly; however, the job is amazing.

Heather is an amazing stylist! I told her exactly what I wanted and she nailed it (I’m super picky about my hair most people miss the mark). I left the salon with perfect natural looking hair so girls if you want natural shiny healthy hair then Heather is your girl! Malibu is such a nice drive compared to Beverly Hills
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Heathers Unilocal reviews are spot on plus she’s a sweetheart!

Love love love this salon! I personally go to the owners for cuts and color and they both have me leaving feeling like a new woman!
The service here is 5 stars. they offer water the minute you arrive which is really nice. The assistants are so friendly, inlcuding the receptionist which is hard to find in LA.
I’ve been going to Heather and Mike for over a year now, and I will follow them wherever they go. literally. I live in the South Bay and travel up to Malibu to see them. The salon is quaint and stylish, and who doesn’t want to hang out in malibu on a sunny cali day? Its worth the drive to walk away feeling refreshed with gorgeous hair.
These two stylists are Top Notch in my book. I highly recommend their services.

This salon is amazing and it is no wonder that both of these A-​list stylists left to create their own salon!
Heather did the most beautiful bloned highlights on me (natural, low-​maintenance with a little bit of a pink-​tinted gloss that I wanted) and Michael trimmed my hair to perfection without being a typical hair dresser trying to cut it all off!
I can’t recommend them enough. FIVE STARS!

I can’t say enough good things about Angelina. Not only is she an eyebrow wizard, she is also so incredibly sweet and accommodating.
I HUGHLY recommend her for all your beauty needs. She also did my hair and makeup for a shoot once and she was fabulous.

Ladies (and Gentleman):
Have you ever gone to a discount nail salon to get your eyebrows waxed and ended up looking crazy after? Yeah… been there, done that! After one of my mishaps, I found Angelina working in a popular salon in Beverly Hills. She literally transformed my eyebrows. I call her my browgician. Malibu: consider yourselves lucky to have her in your area. Angelina is simply the best when it comes to transforming eyebrows. I’d honestly follow her to the moon. lol!

Love my colorist Heather (Cie) and stylist Michael (Sparks)! I first discovered them at Ramirez Tran and have now followed them to their own salon all the way in Malibu, that’s how good they are. My hair is healthier and blonde is more natural looking than ever before with an edge. They are a great team and so happy to support their new salon. If you live in the Bu you are crazy not to check them out and if you don’t I still highly recommend heading out there for great cut, color and vibe… plus shopping and eats at the Malibu Country Mart. Cool place, seriously.

I came with my girlfriend, who followed her amazing colorist Heather and stylist Michael from BH to their own new (opened 2 weeks ago) salon in the Bu. I was reluctant to try someone new because I love my stylist BUT I’m glad I gave it a try. I was lucky to have the awesome Mr. Alexis Ramos, who gave me one of the best cuts I’ve probably ever had. Heather & Michael have worked really hard and Malibu is blessed to have the unmatched talents of them and their team! It’s totally worth the trip up PCH plus you can grab some good food and shopping at the Malibu Country Mart!

I walked by this salon and was not expecting what I got. First of all, I was greeted with a Fiji water bottle and a steaming cup of espresso. One hour later, I walked out with the best haircut of my life. The type of hair cut you see in the magazines and always ask for, but never really get. Well… I got it! I live in Silver Lake and will be making this drive every time. It was that good!