GIA Salon

I have very curly hair and it takes an experienced stylist to help me handle it. Susan knew exactly how to cut my hair to handle the curls! She also expertly formulated my brunette hair color to eliminate any brassy look. Finally, Susan listens carefully to any feedback, and is a lovely person to spend time with. If you are the kind of person who does not look forward to spending an hour or more at a hair salon, Gia is the place for you! Susan and her friendly staff will make the time fly!

Susan and Yvette are the absolute best! I came in with mismatched color and an unflattering cut. I walked out with a fabulous color and bombshell style… I get compliments on my hair every day. The salon is clean and the service is spectacular.

Susan is an artist, and lucky for me my hair is one of her many masterpieces, and yours can be too. But what really sets her apart is that she truly LISTENS to what you want, and then executes it (and expertly guides you along if you’re unsure or can’t explain yourself well). On your next visit she listens to your feedback and makes changes accordingly — I can’t stress how unusual and important that is! I’ve gone to her for 3 years now for cut and color and I’m never going anywhere else. The exceptional quality keeps me coming back, but her beautiful salon and the lovely, lively Yvette (her assistant) sweeten the pot. It’s hard to beat amazing quality combined with kind, friendly service. Love this place. (I will say — at first it was a little hard for me to adjust to the price, but it’s on par with all the good salons in LA and you know what? You get what you pay for!!)

Love my Gia salon hair extensions! I had Yvette put in exact color match 20in extensions and only my closest a friends can tell my hair grew overnight. They were something to get used to as I normally have only shoulder length brown hair. The special extension hair and technique Yvette used can easily fit into my active life style and I am still able to Gym and swim in the ocean. Of course she taught me a lot about the upkeep and helping me keep them looking fab! These were great and I will continue to enjoy my super long healthy hair!

Excellent haircut! Ashley manages to always make me look sexy with 100% hand-​cuts that look like the sides are buzzed. Best haircut of my life, hands down!

I’ve been going to Susan for over 10 years now. She is an incredible hair cutter and fearless with cutting hair short (and stylish). I always get compliments on my hair after having seen her. She is also super nice and such a great person. Her salon is centrally located and its always a pleasant experience going there.

If I could give six stars to GIA Salon, I would – and they would be well-​deserved. After some shockingly bad hair fiascos at other South Bay salons and after (regretfully) finding it increasingly difficult to trek to Larchmont Village to see the one hair stylist/​colorist I trust, I decided to give GIA Salon a try based on the before/​after photos on Unilocal and on the salon website. I spoke with Susan on the phone before booking the appointment and I was honest about my apprehension with new salons. She was reassuring and professional, so I scheduled an appointment for a cut and color. Wow. I walked into the salon feeling like Cousin Itt (from the original Addams Family TV show – Google it) and left feeling like a new person. Susan took my dull, dry, thinning, scraggly hair and transformed it into a shiny, layered cut in a rich chocolate brown. My hair looks healthy, edgy, modern and sophisticated, and six weeks later the color and shine have held up. I’m definitely going back, in fact, I don’t think I’ll need to worry about finding time to drive to Larchmont Village anymore. Mille grazie, Susan!

I’ve gone in to see Yvette a couple of times now. I show her a picture of the cut that I like and she has done very nice work. I always leave happy with my haircut. Very friendly environment. Susan usually offers me a refreshment. Will continue to go back.

My great hair cutter, colorist and all time coolest chick Ashley recently started here. Very nice little shop next to Thai Dishes and just down from Baskin Robbins (you can park in the lot behind BR) if there’s no street parking. Ashley is great because she deals with my (count em) FOUR COWLICKS! and makes my hair look fabulous! My self esteem appreciates that and it helps with being a salesman and dealing with the public. Image is so important!

If I could give Susan 100 stars, I WOULD!!! Susan is the model of outstanding customer service!
I have extremely curly hair and went to Susan to receive a smoothing treatment. Due to the fickle nature of my hair, it curled up in less than a month after receiving the treatment. Without any troubles, Susan was so willing to look at my hair to provide the service that would help my hair through its rebellious state. An appointment was set, however I displayed the behavior of the worst client!!!
I not only was 20 minutes late to my appointment, but I also needed to bring my daughter to the salon to sit in. Not to mention my hair needed to have a treatment completely redone… Susan not only waited for me, but was so warm and welcoming to my tardiness… Provided my daughter with anything she needed to make her comfortable, and applied an entirely new smoothing treatment in my hair.
As always my experience with her is sooo much fun! She is warm, open, fun, humorous, and over all like a 2^nd Italian mama! Not to mention the products that she carries are to die for (I have an extensive wish list).
Her staff is always soooo friendly (love love love Wendy) and the salon is absolutely gorgeous inside!
***** Susan is literally my beauty secret and has the most loving and passionate soul towards hair! The quality and service that she provides is AMAZING and she has literally blown my socks off with client services that she provides! Lots of love love love!

They say the first thing noticed about a woman is her hair… does she look young, fresh, alive? That’s exactly the feeling you get when Susan does your hair… color, cut, blow dry, and outstanding products!!! She is the BEST stylist anywhere! Go to Beverly Hills, pay twice as much, and you’ll come back! I have been going to Susan in her GEM of a little salon (quiet, classy) for twenty years… would never go anywhere else. Another plus is that conversation with Susan is smart, engaging and fun. But the real deal is that you walk out looking ten years younger than when you walked in. Try it… you’ll see!

I have had long, one length for most of my life. I was very apprehensive about getting layers, but when I decided to get them at GIA Salon I was very pleased. Great customer service as well. They also have an array of great products to make your new look, look even better.

What can I say … I have been going to Gia Salon for years.
LIONEL has been my hair dresser and colorist for over 20 years now. Thanks to him, I always have such great compliment on my hair cut as well as my color.
I’ve always been really happy with his expertise and knowledge but I must say now that I’m starting to have gray hair (ssshhuuutttt !!) the high quality products they use at Gia really do make a huge difference ! My hair are always so shiny and healthy looking.
Lionel is very attentive to his clientele and has quite an eye for perfection. He has cut my hair from short to long and vice versa but one thing is for sure, his hair cut stays in great shape for the longest time! He is simply the best…
I HIGHLY recommend Lionel and Gia Salon to anyone!
Paola Melis Barba.

I am so happy that I found Lionel at Gia Salon. He is such a perfectionist. I just love the way he cuts and colors my hair. I have never had such healthy hair. He really takes alot of pride in his work. I always have a great time in the Salon.

This is by far the BEST salon in the South Bay! The best colorists. that are constantly learning new techniques. Susan, the owner, has hired top notch hairdressers! They use the best products also… Davines and Kevin Murphy. Wendy will also give you the best scalp massage you have ever had in your life!

It is always a good day when its time to have my hair done by Lionel at Gia’s salon — He is very competent and creative — it is a one on one quality time

I have been going to Lionel for all my hair needs for about 5 years now. He is amazing with color and knows exactly how to cut and style my hair to make it look it’s best! Several of my friends & family members loved how amazing my hair was looking they now make an hour+ drive to see him as well.

I drove from Burbank to Manhattan Beach to see Susan, based on a recommendation from a friend. As it turns out, spending several hours with Susan and Wendy was one of the most joyful and lovely experiences EVER. What Susan did with my hair was truly miraculous… turning a boxed light brown straight cut into a freshly snipped weave of blondes. The shaggy cut has brought my own curl and body back to life. And Wendy was kind enough to do my makeup, so beautifully… honestly, the haircut deserved it. Feeling 15 years younger and beautiful walking out the front door was no small thing, my friends. No small thing at all.
I cannot wait to head back south in a couple of months to refresh the changes. These ladies are worth the drive, the cash, and the time spent. Thank you, ladies.

I love Lionelle. He is a true professional and has found wonderful solutions for my hair. I used to have to spend a full hour getting my hair to an acceptable state and since I got the Keratin Complex treatment, it only takes me 15 minutes (at the most) to get ready every day. He also is tremendous colorist and makes your hair look natural. His hair cuts are wonderful, my family comes from the Central Valley to get a hair cut from him. Mostly he is a dedicated professional who takes the time to understand your hair and find a solution for you. I would follow him anywhere.

Oh, she is that good. Thank you so much for making me look and feel so good. The service here is wayyyy beyond superb.
If you are willing to spend a little extra change then you should try this place. I have been to salons and left feeling unsatisfied and my hair feeling dry still. Idk what products they use but my hair has never felt so soft and silky and smelled like lilac too!
Sakina was so sweet and even offered to go next door to get me a Thai tea boba lol. Now THATS some bomb service