Claire Sila

I experienced the artistry of Claire today. She did balayage/​free hand lighter streaks, which I prefer to highlights, fixed up my current haircut & did a glaze shine/​toner. It’s really hard to find someone that listens to what you really want, but Claire really listened and I appreciate that. She explained what she was doing every step of the way. Her little salon set up is relaxed and super cute. Nothing like the hustle bustle of a chaotic busy salon. With all that, her prices are affordable, which is a huge plus too.

Years ago I booked an appointment at the Londoner at the recommendation from a family member and was unsure of who to use so it was the luck of the draw. Well I was extremely lucky because I got Claire. She listened to me when it came to what I want and created a miracle out of my crazy, fine, tangly, thin hair. She always does a fantastic job. My hair always feels amazing and I get tons of compliments. The highlights are always beautiful, she uses a couple of different shades of blonde to create a natural look. And she’s great to talk to! She’s so down to earth, genuine, and friendly. I will always follow her wherever she goes. Thank you Claire for always making me look presentable.

Claire is truly amazing. Just as I was about to give up on blonde after a year of moving 1800miles away from my stylist, Claire saved the day. I found her through a referral from a friend and now I can confidently stick with my color. She is an experienced professional eyeballing the perfect color matches within minutes, taking time to hear out my evolution and getting a big foil and cut done inside of two hours. I live in Santa Monica but am happy to make the trip to see her!

Claire is simply amazing. She’s been cutting my hair for about a year. I don’t let just anyone cut my hair. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked out of various salons with a bob when I said «just the ends.» Claire gets it. She always listens and executes the perfect haircut. She also knows the best products, which is an added bonus :)

Claire has been cutting my wife and I’s hair for a little over a year now. I’m super particular about who cuts my hair and how. She’s open to my thoughts and then takes them above and beyond my vision leaving me with a great, sexy, hand styled cut every time. She executes with patience and leaves extra time between clients to get the job done right. Payment via iPad makes it quick and easy to keep records of when I come in and need my next cut. Would heavily suggest her for both men and women’s hair.

Claire is THE BEST COLORIST I have ever found. My hair, I swear, is in better condition than before I started coloring it, ages ago. She is thorough, professional, and understands exactly what her clients want. I wouldn’t dream of trusting my color with anyone else. She is fabulous!

I have been going to Claire for over 2.5 years now. I moved to Beverlywood last year but continue to commute 35mins to the south bay to get my hair done with her, It’s so hard to find a good hairdresser that I wouldn’t risk my hair with any one new. I got Claire by chance when she was working at The Londoner years back, and loved her so much I called them twice to find out where she had moved to once she left.
The thing about Claire is, she’s really good at what she does! I started to get highlights when I first went to her, and she was the first person to be able to get my hair to the lightness I desired (my hair is naturally dark and often would go brassy when other hairdressers lightened it). I continued with highlights for 2years, going only once to someone else (last minute needed my roots done) and they destroyed my hair so badly I had to rush to Claire to have it fixed. Of course she was able to, and i learnt my lesson not to go to strangers! HA
She cuts it great (i’ve had a few trims and a drastic cut since i’ve been with her) and she dyed my hair back to the most gorgeous chocolate brown several months ago and I haven’t need it touched up yet. She listens to what you want too, I described a very particular shade of brown and she didn’t complain about how specific I was being, she just executed it perfectly. She’s very patient too! (I sat with her debating whether I should go back to brown or stay blonde for about an hour!!!)
I love how real she is as a person too. She’ll ask me how I am and we chat but she won’t give fake smiles or lie to me if something doesn’t look good. She’s very honest, very fair and very talented.
I will continue to commute to the South Bay because she is well worth the trip. I send several of my friends to her too, so if you’re looking for a new hairdresser but nervous who to go to… try Claire for sure!

Claire is a great stylist. She is very easy going and she understands what are the best ways to do my hair. She’s always right! I’ve been going to her for over 5 years. I’ve been very happy with her and it’s been a comfort to feel that I have a great experience everytime I see her. She’s excellent with cutting your hair the way you want it and she also makes excellent suggestions. Claire is especially excellent with color!
In addition, Magnolia Salon’s atmosphere is very inviting; it’s a nice intimate place to let your hair down.

I first found Claire at a salon whose name I won’t mention here, but, I’ll just say… I’m glad she is no longer there because I never really felt comfortable there! I’m not here to slam the other salon, so, I’ll just tell you about Claire.
Claire is now at Magnolia, and I have to say, what a perfect fit for her personality! Claire is sweet, low-​key, and just a really great person! She has been coloring and cutting my hair for about four years, and while I tend to be a do-​it-​yourselfer when I can’t find the time to get to her, she always fixes my boo-​boos and we always seem to have a good laugh at what I did wrong!
Claire is a listener. She will stand there behind the chair as she goes through my hair, and she has utmost patience. I can tell when people have a genuine love for what they do, and when they just want to get the money and get you out the door. Claire is as personable as she is professional. She listens, she adds her input, and she truly knows how to cut hair according to what is most flattering for a person’s face shape. The color she uses is UNBELIEVABLY gorgeous, and I am constantly and continually flattered by friends and family regarding my hair color!
Claire will always be my go-​to-​girl for great hair!

It is so tough to find a hairdresser you can trust to do the right thing and not send you home with some horrible color and uneven cut. Claire saved me from the former when my previous stylist completely wigged out. I got lucky when I called the Londoner and they assigned me to Claire. When she moved, I didn’t hesitate to follow her to Magnolia Salon. A low-​key, quality-​oriented, friendly salon where a fresh cup of coffee and a granola bar always is available, Claire has found the perfect home and has excelled way past my expectations.
She knows you and asks pertinent questions. She understands frustrations, is flexible with scheduling and treats every customer with a high level of respect and honesty.
I’ve found my stylist and plan on sticking around as long as she does hair!

There are stylists, and then there are artists.
Claire is an artist.
Claire doesn’t just do what she wants to do.
Claire doesn’t just do what she’s good at (which, as far as I can tell, is everything),
Claire actually
a. takes the time to get to know you,
b. finds out what you’re about, and then
c. she designs a hair style that suits you.
I know that sounds like froo-​froo west coast vibe crap, but… here’s the deal.
The majority of people are visually oriented, which means they (thanks Malcom Gladwell) will make a fairly quick assessment about you based on the way you present yourself.
You see where this is going but just in case you don’t, your hair is a huge portion of how you look, period. Given that, do you really want someone to just…“do your hair” or do you want someone to make sure you’re presenting the version of yourself externally that matches who you are internally?
I mean, fine, agree with me, disagree with me, I don’t care, I just know that when I, and the people I care most about in the world get their hair done, we go to Claire. If you don’t want to, that’s fine too, because honestly I don’t like having to fight for her time. It’s your head, I know that –I’m– going to look good.

You want great hair? You want to learn how to spend minimal time recreating the gorgeous hair you had when you left the salon? You want to chat with a genuine and amazing person while you accomplish parts A and B? The simple solution: go to Claire. My hair began looking its best when she became my stylist. I have been going to Claire for several years now, and as long as she is in a 100-​mile radius of me, I will continue to follow her to any salon.
Claire is a talented stylist and will give honest feedback to help you come up with a style that works for your lifestyle (think time) and your hair (think texture, length, color). She even gave me a lesson on how to style my hair so I wouldn’t be crestfallen in the days following an amazing hair cut when it became time for me to attempt styling it myself.
Wedding make-​up and hair? Yep, Claire can do that too. She did mine, and I looked and felt great. I have pictures to prove it.
Seriously, just go to Claire and see for yourself. Your search for an amazing stylist will quickly come to an end.

Claire is an amazing stylist! She gives really great suggestions and listens to what you want. Ever since I’ve been seeing her 2 years ago, many people have commented at how beautiful my hair looks. She is skilled at cutting, styling, and most importantly… treating you like a million bucks!

Claire was at the Londoner for four years before she broke off on her own; now working at Magnolia Salon on the border of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach. I have been going to Claire for a few years now and really love her approach to style. She is so cool and down-​to-​earth. And she is really talented at doing highlights and giving cuts that keep you feeling glamorous.

I met Claire a few years ago when she was working at the Londoner in Manhattan Beach. When she shared that she was striking out on her own at Magnolia Salon I immediately followed. What she can do with with a pair of scissors and some high lights is amazing. Surpassing her talent though is her personality and her customer service. She listens to what you want and you walk away feeling completely satisfied and looking beautiful.