Elegant Cuts

Sylvia did a great job on my hair. I was in a hurry and she was able to get me in-​and-​out in a record time. Afterwards, she took the time to insure I was satisfied with the result. The price I paid was very reasonable. What more can one ask for?
I’d recommend Elegant Cuts to anyone looking for a quality and fashionable styled cut at a reasonable price.
John Howard
Oxnard, Calif.

I called the owner before writing this review. I told them that I would write the amount I was charged and put before and after pictures up. They offered to give me product or services to make it right but changed their minds when I showed up.
I’m not doing this because I’m mad. It’s just money. I’m writing this so people will know what to expect. I work hard for my money and spending 4 hours trusting someone else with how you will look is a BIG deal.
Called Sylvia after a friend failed to get rid of the Orange she had lifted me to. I walked in looking bad! I left looking better… But damaged and very orange. My specific words were… «I don’t care about a specific look… I trust your experience, just make me look good and make my hair healthy»
I will let you make your own decision about the salon. But this was my experience.
The cost… $ 45 for each application of color… $ 45 lifted me to a light orange color… $ 45 of bleach plus $ 90 because it was a weaved method. (That’s $ 135 for a weave of the bleach alone)
3 customers were given cuts and color while I waited. Doesn’t bother me but it’s not like she wasnt making money with the time I spent processing. Stylist made me feel attended to. Brought me coffee and water. Very nice people.
The color came out orange with very light bleached weave… Then $ 45 for the toner… Which still left me with orange roots and weave. I was given a cut… I asked to be left with healthy hair no matter the length. I just wanted all the dead ends to be gone.
Got home and couldn’t run my fingers an inch without feeling like I was in straw. When I brushed my hair the following morning. Tons of little hairs were flying in the air from breaking off of my ends. So ugly! Even with perfect color dead ends like this would make you rage if you realized you paid $ 225 for it! But the color wasn’t perfect… Not even close. I left the color and length up to her and she picked this.
Side note:
Was told I should buy product while I was there. In fact both Sylvia and her assistant encouraged it the whole time. So when I was done I picked the least expensive of their suggestions and went to the counter… That’s when I found out that my new hairstyle. Orangey with light highlights and split ends would cost me $ 225. I told them I couldn’t afford the product. I still tipped because I wanted to see how it looked the next day. Since you never know.
I feel like I need to cut 3 inches off and should just get a dark brown box dye for $ 10. Make your own choice.
I didnt want to write this without letting the salon know my feelings. She offered to tint me but when I said I was scared to add more product to my damaged hair she said she would give me product to make up for it. Got there an hour later and she didn’t want to give me anything. I shook her hand and now I warning you.
Do what you want… If $ 225 isn’t a lot of money to you, then cool. Just know I called and let them know how I felt about my personal result and they don’t care.

Sylvia is amazing!!! She does a great job with my eyebrows. She takes her time and makes sure she gets the job just right.

Came here for a bang trim and was extremely disappointed with the result. I’ve had side bang trims in LA at high-​end salons, so I have a general idea of what side bang trims are supposed to look like.
I was under the impression that the person who cut my side bangs at Elegant Cuts didn’t really know what she was doing, as my side bangs came out messed up and not like the photo I showed her. The only reason I came to this salon was bc the location was close, but I’ve learned my lesson. Would not come back again.

This is my first time here at Elegant Cuts. I found this salon on Unilocal and went with Sylvia because of her great reviews. She is very personable and knowledgable in what she does. She stated she’s been doing hair for many many years as still loves it,…it’s her passion. She just had knee surgery 3 weeks ago and let me just say, this woman doesn’t let it slow her down. Well… I’m waiting under the dryer with my hair colour then getting a new cut. I’ll check back when I’m finish and give my final review. So far, so good :)

I just moved to the Area and as a woman, finding a new hair stylist is a very scary prospect!!! I am still looking for the perfect nail place after being here 8 weeks already! I came to Sylvia because of the Unilocal reviews. I told her my hesitation in finding a new person and she was SO confident in her work, that she put me at ease immediately. Sometimes when you seem nervous, the stylist lack confidence which makes things worse but that was NOT the case with Sylvia!!! She gave me a cute cut and the last time I came I brought a picture as to the color I would like my hair to be and you would think living in Los Angeles the last 20 years, I would have gotten low lights before but never did… until Sylvia! She gave me low lights and then a color and it is beautiful and the cut looks great. This last time, her sister Mary was there to help and she was very sweet. Sylvia even taught me some easy recipes with Nopales! She will be my go to stylist for a long time to come!

This was one of the worst places I’ve ever gone. I recently moved to the area so when I saw that this place had great reviews I tried it out. I went in to get my hair dyed and cut but instead I got my hair turned grey and purple along with it getting so fried I had to cut four inches off. I showed Sylvia what I wanted done to my hair but she didn’t do anything I wanted. I ended up having to drive two hours back home to my old stylist so I could get my hair fixed. Worst experience I have ever had, and she charged me way more than she said she was going to.

Johnny is the sh*t! He always does an amazing job on my hair! Not only is his work awesome but so is the environment! I love every experience with him and his GF/​assistant Vanessa. Awesome people!

Sylvia does a great color and cut job, but has charged me More than what she originally quotes me. Has happened 3 times and this last time was almost TWICE what she originally said. For such high prices, you can go to a full salon. This place is loud and does not offer a relaxing ambiance at all. And the shampoos are more painful than enjoyable. Very rushed, staffing talking loudly; and not relaxing at all!
But jacking up the prices right before you pay… Will probably not return because of this. Also, beware: staff are Always pushing their «products «on you. For the price, find a salon you can relax at.

I always go to Johnny for any cuts, and because of my level of service, I’ve referred a ton of women here. They all love Johnny and his slick style of cutting/​trimming hair. Definitely an affordable salon for both men and women. Lastly, many of their hair and skin products cannot be found elsewhere and they are all top notch products.

I just moved to the area and have tried everything from the chain hair styling locations to the small local places. And this is the first hair salon that actually gave me the hair cut I wanted. No walking out of the salon telling myself that it doesn’t look that bad.
I had Sylvia cut my hair and she is awesome. I walked in at lunch time and she put me in a chair right as I walked in. She works fast, but is super percise. And does so all while carrying on a conversation with you. I went in not really being able to describe what I wanted, but she went to work and gave me the haircut I was looking for. She is good.
As for the price, I thought it was reasonable. No it isn’t a $ 6 barbershop haircut, but you dont walk out of there with something that looks like a $ 6 haircut. For my haircut it was $ 20, which included the cut, shampoo and styling. Also at the end she massages your neck and head which is an awesome way to cap off a haircut. I really do not think the price is bad considering she did so much more than just use a pair of clippers to run over my head. She used only scissors to style my hair and only used the clippers to clean up my neck and side burns. After the cut she washed my hair, double checked her work and styled my hair showing me a different style to try.
It was a very clean, well kept salon. And everyone there were very nice and professional. Will definitely be going back.

Still blown away…(yes, pun intended.) Now that we have moved to the west part of Ventura county, Sylvia is our official stylist. I went back to see her, the second time, and she matched my color seamlessly. And once again, the hair-​cut was terrific. She had Myra blowing and styling my hair, just the way I like it.
My husband, who also had Sylvia cut and style his hair, was equally impressed… not only with the cut, also the speed in which she accomplished the task. Please note, although she does work very quickly, her quality of work is NOT compromised in the process.
She is very professional, yet friendly, and down-​to-​earth.
For example, we visited her salon last Saturday, her busiest day. She had everything timed perfectly… with several clients, I might add. Everyone came away very pleased, with smiles on their faces, including youirs truly.
Very reasonable prices, I might add. «Elegant» Cuts and other services, without the elegant price-​tag.
Two thumbs up. We are now to be considered regular clients of this establishment.

Sylvia was professional, gave me honest opinions as to hair styles and cut. In and out quickly, easy parking. Best haircut I’ve had in years!

Sylvia was great! I needed a new stylist due to my old one relocating. I have super curly frizzy hair and she did wonders with my neglected split ends. She also took the time to straighten and double check to make sure things were even. I just feel so terrible that I didn’t take enough cash to give a good tip. FYI a cut and flat iron was $ 55 so come prepared to tip well. Catch you next time Sylvia ;)

Sylvia did an awesome job on my haircut. Very quick an very thorough. Just moved to the Area so had to find a new stylist, this place was awesome and I accomplished that!

Let me start with I have never had anyone except my mother who has been a hairdresser for 40 years cut my hair so letting someone else do my hair was extremely hard to do. I am so glad that I trusted Sylvia to do the job! She was amazing and cut my hair exactly like the picture I showed her! I was amazed at her techniques and how friendly she was.
I believe it is safe to say that I have found my new hair stylist!

I took to Unilocal to find a new hairstylist and I am so happy I trusted it!
I had to cancel the first appointment I made because of a conflict in my schedule and she was completely cool about it and booked me for the next day.
Sylivia and her neice (I can’t remember her name) did my hair today. I got a brazilian blow out and a hair cut plus shampoo and a masq for a GREAT price. Really couldn’t be beat and my hair looks AMAZING! No more frizz and it brightened up my color!
They are so nice and funny! Next time I need my hair done I won’t hesitate to call these ladies!

Fantastic salon! Sylvia rocked my color and cut. The Brazilian blow out eliminated all of the frizzes I’ve been fighting for years. Truly a one stop salon, I will never go anywhere else. What are you waiting for?

Just moved back to Ventura from the Bay Area, in need of a new hairstyle. I was so uneasy about trying a new salon that I put it off for over a month! After lots of research on Unilocal,I settled on Elegant Cuts. Boy, am I glad I did. Sylvia has over 2 decades of experience — and it shows. She cuts hair like she loves what she’s doing, and she really seems to care about her clients. I couldn’t believe how great my hair looked after she cut and styled it. Afterwards, everyone told me they’d never seen my hair look so good. (I’m letting my hair go gray, so having a terrific cut is an absolute MUST.) I’m really grateful to have found a new «home» salon in Ventura County!

Sylvia is AMAZING! she has over 20 years experiance and still goes to classes to learn new modern techniques! she always gives me what i want. One of the only hair dressers that hasnt let me down with what she does with my hair and im a very VERY picky person when it comes to my hair.
Shes very friendly and easy going and one of the few hair dressers in oxnard who know what they’re doing!