Radiance Salon

Koji did a very great job! I came for a haircut and a Brazilian blowout and it comes out wonderful! One of the good things in this salon is it is open until midnight. In my 2 years here in America, finally i found my favorite salon!

Koji! I love my hair so much!!! Thank you! I wish I can give more than 5 star.
I’ve been going to Koji for 7 years and I won’t let anyone else handle my hair. Now my sister, auntie, stepmom and dad all go to Koji too!

I went to there because the good review on Unilocal.
The experience is really good, my hair looks much better, and I have been keep coming back!
Mr. Koji even kept a file on all of his clients and share advise on how to make the hair more healthy and better looking.
Better than all other stylists I ever had!

Just called to schedule an appointment. I asked what openings he had and was abruptly dismissed. Disappointing after reading such positive reviews.

I came in to see Kogi today for a cut and a color correction. After leaving the salon I felt waay better than I came in. Prior to seeing Kogi, I had dyed my hair by my brother hoping to be this really pretty copper red, but what I got was this hideous brassy orange. Not only did Kogi was nice enough to take me in late in the night for such a huge task, but he knew exactly what I wanted that exceeded my expectations. He was very honest and did the best of his ability to meet my vision due to the integrity of my hair. One thing I wanted to point out was he was very gentle with my hair. Not once did he tug or pull my hair and the end result proves he’s the best of the best.

Koji took the time to really listen to me and my concerns/​thoughts about a new color and style. I wanted to go brighter blond and a ombré to my natural hair color and his proposal was a perfect. He would have done more if I had asked but his thoughtful recommendation was really the way to go and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

I believe I found my new hair dresser. He is an artist. I loved the way he cut my hair.

I dont usually get my hair done and im very anxious about getting major things done to my hair because its so precious to me so naturally i had to do extensive research before committing. I found koji on Unilocal and was amazed that at 90 something reviews his salon maintained 5 stars. I first came about a year ago for my first digital perm because i like to curl my hair but lack the time. Needless to say i was not disappointed. Koji did an excellent job and if you follow his maintenance instructions the job is very lasting. My digital perm lasted about a year which is pretty much double the life or more of most digital perms. I came in today for my second digital perm 13 months after my last and again was not disappointed. I highly recommend radiance salon for their outstanding quality and service. I will definitely continue coming here.

I honestly never review anything on here, but I felt my experience at Radiance Salon deserved a positive review. I recently moved from San Diego and had the same stylist for years. I was very hesitant to go elsewhere, but I was in desperate need of a haircut.
I found Koji on Unilocal and due to the many positive reviews, I decided to risk it. My experience from start to finish was wonderful. He is so personable and spent a good amount of time assessing my hair to ensure he knew what I wanted. He is easy to talk to so the time went by really fast. It’s amazing that he works there by himself and runs it all!
I’m so happy with the outcome and will absolutely come back!

I would like to start on a positive note: I commend Koji being a very good hairstylist. He started with a thorough consultation of my hair and what haircut works followed by a good scalp cleansing session! However, as we began to chit chat while he was cutting my hair, it started to become slightly uncomfortable to unbearable. As a professional hairstylist, I expect you to practice professionalism. I won’t go into detail the conversation that we had but please don’t hint at me wishing I was single after I told you I am engaged. I am saddened that a good hairstylist is overshadowed by how unprofessional he was. I am definitely not coming back.

I loved the cut I got! Koji is great! The shampoo massage was awesome! I definitely understand why so many customers raved about it. This is one of the rare if not only times I left and thought, «yes! This was exactly what I was hoping for!»
As a caveat, don’t expect a salon with ‘modern and sleek’ décor. The salon is simple, has the basic necessities and just good quality cuts and stylists.
While I lived in LA, I used to go to a high end salon in Beverly Hills, which was fine. But the cost didn’t always feel like a good value. Since moving to Redondo Beach a couple years ago, it hasn’t been an easy task to find a beautiful cut for the value. I think I’ve found it here.
The cut and style from Koji with minimal instructions, «lose the weight, layers that frame the face» turned out perfectly! After going to high end salons I have become very particular about making sure that the layers around my face are even and soft. It’s been hard to find someone to make that happen on a budget… Koji was very good about it all.
I’ll definitely be back.

This salon is awesome. Koji is so attentive, listens and gives his complete undivided attention the entire process. He even takes time to teach you all the after care process. Be sure to make an appointment ahead of time because he is always busy. I will definitely be back. Thank you Koji.

I wanted to write this review a long while ago, but just found the time to sit down, especially since I’m booking with him again for another appointment. I loved my new haircut and he was great to work with. He listened to what I wanted and was so kind and courteous, he really did a great job.
I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone who is wanting their haircut!

I have been so reluctant to try a new salon in the area but thanks to all of the amazing reviews from you Unilocalers, I decided to give this salon a try. I booked my appointment with koji for today and was soooo impressed with him.
I arrived 15 minutes early and he was cutting another clients hair. He greeted me by name when I entered, I was shocked being that I never met him. I sat patiently and in awe to see his technique of his clients blow dry. The way he used the round brush I have never seen. Her curls came out perfect.
Ahhhh 230 now it was my turn in the experts chair. I wasn’t quite sure of the exact color I wanted so he sat with me and we browsed his color book together talking about different techniques. I was very impressed that he was so Caring about what I choose.
He went in the back, mixed the color and applied. He sectioned the hair to ensure it was fully saturated. As he applied he built rapport with me. We chatted about local restaurants, rock and roll and sushi recommendations. He excused himself a few times to go grab more color (as my hair is thick). He actually said ‚“excuse me when he left and arrived back to the chair” I have never had that happen
Now ladies lets talk about our favorite part of our color appts… YES!!! The shampoo bowl and scalp massage. I was praying it was never ending. By day best shampoo I ever had. I even blurted it out lol ‚“u are amazing!
His work turned out perfect, evenly colored and shiny. I can only recommend him with the highest recommendation.
Ps he’s opened 7 days a week which is very rare here in the South Bay.
I can’t wait to return

I’ve been going to this salon for over a year and have had my hair cut over 5 times. Before Radiance Salon, I would never go to the same hairstylist twice because I was never completely satisfied with my hair. But ever since my first hair cut here, I’ve never gone to any other stylist! My hair is really great and I always receive tons of compliments from my friends.
Seeing this salon get one star reviews really makes me sad, especially when Koji (the only stylist at Radiance) works so hard every day.
Also, I strongly recommend calling and making an appointment beforehand instead of randomly stopping by. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! I hope you enjoy this salon as much as I do.

I went to visit my brother in Hermosa Beach and I was thinking about getting a haircut so I did some Unilocaling and noticed that Radiance Salon had some pretty good reviews so I wanted to check it out. While I was in Hermosa, my brother would be working on the weekdays so I would have time to get my hair done.
I haven’t had a cut in a while because I’m one of those lazy/​stubborn girls that don’t want to spend a lot of money only to have my hair cut shorter but I knew it was time to get a cut. I made a call to book an appointment and got in on a Tuesday for 12:30pm. Like mentioned above, my brother lives in Hermosa and Radiance Salon is in Redondo Beach. I didn’t have a car while I was there but I did have a bike! I google mapped the bike path and was on my way. It took me about 20 minutes to bike to the salon. The outside seems a bit dodgy looking with not much signage and the inside has an independent homey vibe like .I can tell he works alone. I arrived and sat on the couch because Koji has another customer. I was later greeted and told that he would be a few more minutes and he handed me a paper to fill out. My name, address, email, allergies, and what I want done to my hair.
When he was done with his other customer, I sat down and we had a little talk about what I wanted. I pulled up a pic from Unilocal and said I wanted layers. He then washed my hair and gave me the best head massage I have ever received. His fingers are sooo money! I almost fell asleep. Then he wrapped a towel around my head and proceeded to gently comb my hair with a comb/​brush in each hand. He just started grabbing pieces of hair and working his magic You can tell Koji is really focused and really knows what he is doing even though you don’t know what he’s doing. I was watching him and it seemed he was grabbing random pieces of hair, cutting here and there. As he was cutting my hair, something rang and he started talking. As he is a sole stylist, he has an ear piece and takes calls as he is working. Boy he must be popular because he had 3 calls the duration of my cut. He apologized every time but I understood as he works alone and I appreciate his dedication. After my cut, he put some product in and dried my hair and styled it so I could see the layers and the difference (I took a before and after too) and I was pretty happy with the end result. My layers are noticeable and my hair feels lighter and healthier and all this for $ 45! Great hair cut and a fabulous deal.
Maybe next time I will get a digital perm! Koji, thank you for the wonderful head massage and cut! Although you’re pretty far from me… I will be back!

This is an amazing salon. For reference, I’m biracial (half black and half white), but honestly, my hair is like 100% black. Very tight ‘ringlet’ curls, dense thick hair, hair that can break combs– that’s my hair type!
So I came to Koji to get Thermal Reconditioning aka Japanese Hair Straightening. I had done relaxers in the past, but I stopped a couple of years ago and recently wanted to go back to straightening my hair.
I did some research and found Koji on Unilocal.I went in– and he was hesitant to at first, due to the thickness and curliness of my hair. He wasn’t sure how straight it would be after the process, but I kind of YOLO’d him into it.
The process itself for me took about 7 hours (and I skipped the haircut, because I was late for a meeting!). But the results have been AMAZING. When I left the shop, my hair was pin straight– ridiculously straight. I’ve never had my hair this straight. Even more, it feels amazingly soft.
Per his instructions, I didn’t wash it for 3 days. Afterwards, I washed it and trimmed my ends, since I’d run out before he could do it for me. Still straight– no HAIR DRYER or FLAT IRON required! That’s right– I can air dry my hair and it is straight! Which is honestly the only thing a lazy, curly haired girl wants, right?
So that’s my current process– I’m sure when my roots grow out, I’ll have to blow dry and straighten for their sake, but in the meantime, I’m using no heat on my hair– so I ask, what’s more damaging? Using heat every week /​day /​whatever you do or one chemical process? AKA I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Now, as for after care, I highly recommend a protein treatment and deep conditioning treatment to help your hair recover. My hair responded really well to this.
I will return in 5 – 6 months for a touch up. I will also try out the famous haircuts next time– really wish I could have stayed this time.
His prices were reasonable as well:
$ 280 base price + $ 100 difficult hair charge (it did about 2 hours extra of work, so I found this reasonable) + tip.
Hope this helps if you’re considering Radiance Salon!

I feel bad for giving him a 4 since he’s 5 star rated. but I have my reasons.
A great hair stylist. NO DOUBT. His location is on PCH, and there’s tons of street parking available.
His salon is a little on the dull side, and not the cleanest looking place. It kind of reeks of cigarettes.
Now to the haircut. My hair was pretty much passed my butt. Like right where my butt ended, lol. I like my hair long, and anything that’s leveled to the bewbz is WAY too short for me.
We did a little consulting with how I wanted it styled, and about a good 7 – 8 inches was going to come off. Looking at it through the mirror, it was still going to be close to the crack of my booty. I was comfortable with that. Even a tad shorter I was okay with. Layers as well. Just not too much. I’ve had too many bad experiences with stylists who would just go crazy and cut the shit out of my hair.
We agreed to thangs and then it was shampoo time. He was shampooing my hair for like a good 10 minutes. And every minute felt so damn good. I almost fell asleep lol.
Then it was time to cut. I was seriously so nervous. He started cutting and cutting, and the whole time my heart was just beating.
Honestly, it was too short for my liking. I was actually pretty sad and upset about it. But, it was cut and there’s nothing I could do from that point. It’s so short that when I tie it, it doesn’t even go over my shoulders. BUT, it was cut VERY nicely. The layers were pretty, and when he styled it. it looked beautiful. Just.too.short.
Overall, Koji is a great guy, and a wonderful stylist. I think next time I’ll just have to tell him to go easy on the cutting. Part of me knows that it’s good that it’s shorter than what I wanted so it can grow faster and it’s definitely healthier now. I just hate to let go of the long locks that I had. Plus. I can’t complain too much, it was $ 45 for a cut! I can deal with it.

Koji is amazing!!! I as a bit nervous to get my looonggg hair cut but Koji made me feel at ease. He cut about 6 inches off but he made sure I was comfortable with the length that was being taken off. I wanted to cut a lot off because it was dead and full of split ends!
Koji gives the BESTTTT hair washes ever! It was a 5 min wash and condition.
I love the technique he uses to cut hair, I don’t know what it is, but it’s nothing i’ve see or experienced before. He was fun to talk to and it felt like he was my personal hair stylist because no one else was in the shop and he took his time!
Appointments are fairly easy to book because he takes appointments from 9 till late at night (but don’t book too late guys because I am sure he wants to go home and chill before returning back to work the next day). I came on a Wednesday at 6:00 and after my haircut, Koji styled my hair. I felt like it was a waste because I was going to go home and sleep so I will probably book an appointment earlier time in the day so I can go out with my hair done!
For $ 45 for a wash, cut and style is NOT BAD! :)
I will come back in a few months for another haircut and not be afraid for a trim because I totally trust him to keep my hair long!

I grew my hair out so that I could style it for my wedding on 5÷25÷14. It’s been through a lot due to the hard water where I live as well as from my beach volleyball habit. I couldn’t wait to get all of the damage out (it’s probably been 9+ months)!
I’ve gone to Pia Hair in Torrance several times but wanted something closer (and more affordable) and found Radiance on Unilocal.I’m very pleased with my experience! The owner/​stylist (Koji) really listened to what I was looking for and also had good recommendations. I like that he’s the only stylist and that he really takes his time. It was easy to get an appointment (called day before) too.
I’ll definitely be back!