Studio D’Arts

I met Val by chance when walking by her studio and later made an appt for a consultation and then for color. I was going for a very natural look… the auburn color I had before those evil grays started popping up. It’s hard to get the right mix of red, brown, copper and gold, but Val got it on the first try… and without the Beverly Hills price tag! As a bonus she is a lot of fun to talk to and a sweet person!

I continue to have great hair cuts and hair treatments from Studio D’Arts. Val has done my hair for 2 years now. I am always happy when I leave the studio. That’s hard to come by, Val gets an A+ in my book.

I must start off by saying that I have seen many hair stylists, and there wasn’t one that I had seen more than twice. Until I started going to Val…4 years ago.
This review is for hair cuts only (although I hear her coloring is incredible), as I am a minimalist and prefer to keep my hair routine fairly simple. From a Brazilian blown out bob to ultra layered mid-​back waves, and every length in between, I have always been 100% satisfied with my haircut. She understands my hair — which has been a challenge for nearly all stylists — and listens to my needs, leaving me with a cut that is easy to maintain and looks great — even as it grows out.

Val is a very skilled stylist and does a great job with my brazilian blowout and cut. She takes time and care, and her blowouts are amazing… I always feel great! She has been a wonderful find and I highly recommend her.

I met one of Val’s clients on the street and was blown away by her gorgeous hair color. At that moment I knew I had found the right colorist. I went to see Val immediately and she nailed my hair color desire to a tee. I wanted to get a honey chestnut glow with a slight summer sun-​kissed look and voila!!! Even my mother mentioned how beautiful it is and she never says anything nice about my hair color. Well now I know why. I was going to the wrong person. :) thanks Val — you love what you do and it truly shows in your work!

Val was very rude and a no show. Don’t like to deal with flakey people. Made an appointment to go see her and see was very uncommunicative when I arrived. She text me a few times but I couldn’t find her. Then just stopped texting and never apologized. Drive a long way in traffic to come see here. This is not the type of service I expect.

I’m bragging here about my great haircut and highlights I got at Studio D’Arts!
I can sometimes be intimidated by going to a new hair salon, but Val is so friendly that I felt immediately comfortable. She listened to what I wanted in a hair cut– simple and yet keeping my long hair long. I also wanted highlights to liven up my hair since Spring is here and they came out so well.
I love being able to feel good about my hair. Thanks Val!

This review is long overdue. Val is amazing at cut and color. She has a natural ability and intuition when it comes to hair. She won’t be satisfied until you are and makes sure you look and feel amazing. Plus, she’s an awesome person, so I always love hanging out during the appointment. Go to her!

Found Val through a Lifebooker deal for a Brazilian Blowout. I’ve got super curly hair, and the first time I went to someone else to have the process done they left my hair a dead frizzy mess. But Val took care of it and gave me the best Brazilian blowout ever, and a great cut too! She did an awesome job and I can’t wait to go back.

I am so happy to have found Val! I have been driving to my childhood home of Rancho Cucamonga for many years to get my hair done because I have been so afraid to go to someone else.
I went to Val for a Brazilian Blowout that I found on groupon. She was so sweet and did an awesome job and she even gave me a coupon to come back and let her have a go at my hair. Best idea ever! She gave me a cut and highlights and well– no more driving to Rancho! Val is amazing! I get compliments all the time on my hair.

Val is one of the best hair stylists around. I had someone do a bad job on highlights for my hair and she totally fixed it, making it look beautiful and natural. She’s got a cute little studio and you really feel looked after and pampered when you go to her.

Val is awesome! It has been such a long time since I’ve gotten such a good haircut. She was very professional, asking me what I wanted and then suggesting a few things to make the haircut look really good. I am so glad I listened to her suggestions because my haircut turned out awesome! I really trust her opinion. I could not recommend her enough!

Long story short, I am not satisfied with the haircut or highlights that I received. It wasn’t a lack of skill, rather a lack of listening and interpreting what I desired (I even brought photos). I asked for a trim and got at least an inch if not two chopped off. I part my hair to the side and my hair was cut with my part in the middle. It only looks right if I now part my hair in the middle. Additionally, I asked that the color not go higher than my cheek bones. I received bright blonde patches (I have dark brown hair) at the root near my face. I had to go back to get those patches toned down but they still bother me. I wont be returning…
Val seems really nice but interpreting and listening to your client is key.

First of all she was 20 minutes late. And I hate being kept waiting. I just wanted a trim and with going to a new person I was a little worried. But instead I can barely tell my hair was done at all. And then she insisted on cutting my bangs in a way that I don’t even like them or wear them. Would never go here again. Waste of money.

The best hair stylist in town! Classy, energetic, and stylish!

My first haircut in 3 years!
I have long thick heavy hair and it is crucial to get the right shape and layers.
Val was attentive and asked questions and made sure we both knew exactly what I wanted and why it would be the best style for my face before she did anything.
We agreed that my hair was just to heavy and all around blahhh and that she could shape and layer it while maintaining the length as well as clean up the dead ends.
I didn’t want to have to worry about styling and love how low maintenance the cut is. It is fabulous right out of bed :)
I get a lot of compliments and recommend Val to everyone!

I found Val through a groupon for a Brazilian Blowout about a year ago. I came to her after several salons I tried nearby. What impressed me was the cut she have me in my first visit… she gave me a professional style cut. What I mean by that is that she’s your experienced hair stylist, no guessing or fussing around– her technique is detailed and confident. She made my long hair look sexy and bouncy which later grew out nicely with the cut.
In regards to color– I love this girl. She does edgy or sexy or whatever fits her clients. Definitely honest like other reviewers mention, but Val also «works» with your hair and with you to get you what you want! She’s done my gold ombré brunette color in a subtle way. I have never been happier with my hair color… I leave feeling like she gave me that Victoria’s Secret brunette hair. I highly recommend her!

Val is the best!
I moved to LA from San Francisco and the person I missed the most from the Bay Area was my hairstylist. I had major hair anxiety at the though of letting anyone else touch my hair.
Then I found Val… she was like the Xanax for my hair anxiety :)
She has taken me from my natural coloring to blonde, to dark brunette… she always gives me exactly what I want. She is a real pro, and her prices are so incredibly reasonable. She takes her time as well. you don’t feel like she’s rushing to finish before the next client arrives. Not only do I walk out with a great ‘do, but I’ve just had a few great hours of conversation with a friend too!
Her cute new salon in Santa Monica is very fun too. I can’t recommend her enough. Thanks Val!

I’ve been going to Val for over a year and I get highlights and Brazilian blowouts. She is the best hands down. Before her, I tried Brazilian blowouts and highlights elsewhere and they are nothing compared to her. She is professional, smart, affordable, and extremely talented. I tell her what I want to look like, she gives her professional feedback, and then always leaves me looking amazing. People actually believe I’m a natural blonde!!!
Last time I was there (my 4^th time visiting), I learned that she keeps a profile of my hair so that she knows exactly what she did to my hair last time and what she can do to make it look even better. She was trained in NYC and continued her education at Vidal Sassoon here in LA. She now has her own adorable boutique salon in the heart of Santa Monica.
She is very flexible with her availability which is a huge plus for my busy schedule. I can honestly say that I absolutely love my hair and have nothing to change– this is the first time in my life that I’ve been completely satisfied. Highly recommend!

I have been going to Val for my hair services for 8 months, which is saying a lot because I’m a bit of a hair stylist jumper. I found Val through a Brazilian Blowout deal on Groupon. My hair was so silky smooth and I had many previous BB at other places that have turned out so so. Great product, great technique, and it lasted almost 4 months. At one appointment, Val suggested that I try extensions to increase volume in my fine hair. It’s fairly long, so I had never thought of getting extensions for thickness and fullness. WOW!!! Even my hubby who wouldn’t notice if I came home a platinum blonde (I’m very dark brown) said it looked amazing. I now return to Val for my extension upkeep and of, course my BB. I cant imagine going without or to anyone else. She is an expert at what she does and always has a great fun attitude. Not surly like many stylists.
What I really like about Val, is that she tells it like it is. If I want a hair style that she thinks would not look good on me, or work with my hair, she is very candid in telling me. I appreciate the honesty. I know I can trust her to keep me looking good!
Val recently opened her own little gem of a studio right in the middle of Santa Monica. Easy parking and free for 2 hours in the garages.
Thanks Val! Good Luck with your studio!