Platinum Salon International

I’m so glad I came to this place! I found this place from purchasing a Living Social voucher to get some highlights done on my hair. I figured that since I’m a bridesmaid for my friend’s wedding, I needed to up my look, especially since summer is coming up.
When I came in, I honestly didn’t know what kind of look I wanted to go with. I pretty much told Nick to do what he thinks was best and that he was the expert. Nick did this thing with my hair and my treatment ended off with his lovely assistant, Rachel, washing, blow drying, and curling my hair. I loved the way everything came out, from the color of my highlights to the bouncyness of my curls. These two are extremely talented and a force to be reckoned with!
I felt like a celebrity leaving the salon and I’m receiving MANY compliments on my hair. Nick and Rachel have definitely gained me as a future customer and I will be returning back soon for my hair services. Thank you for making me feel at home :)

Rachel has been doing my hair for a few years now and I love it every time. I’m one of those indecisive people who show up and still haven’t decided what to do with my hair. She just goes with the flow and always makes it look purdy. I moved to MN about a year ago, and just booked a visit back to CA. Definitely looking forward to my appointment with the beauty! She’s funny as hell, personable, and cute as can be :)

I love Nick, he is so talented and consistent. I have been coming to Platinum Salon for over 20 years.
It is the only place I go to. I Highly recommend it.
Can’t live without Nick.

I love Christine! She is so knowledgeable and professional. She keeps me coming back for more!

Just got my haircut here and I love it! Everyone was really friendly and my hair turned out exactly like the picture I took in with me. Nick did an amazing job!

THIS REVIEW IS FOR MELANY BANESCU
Melania’s business is separate and different but is located inside the Platinum Salon. She has her own room. Parking is free and convenient as this salon has their own parking area behind the building.
Melania has a lot of great products and she is very personable. She will also not waste your time: in other words, she is very quick.
Yeah, you saw the «but» coming…
It is not my first choice for the esthetician to perform extractions using her fingers. Also, she missed «microdermabrasion”-ing some spots like the bridge of my nose and skipped over some other spots like that corner between my nose and cheeks.

Nick and Rachel are both amazing! I’ve been to dozens of salons, and no one does cuts or blowdrys better. They are super friendly, provide a great atmosphere, and only use the best products. I can’t recommend them enough!

I’m always thrilled when Nick and Rachael finish with my hair. I always love the color and the cut. You know you’ve got a good cut when it lasts for months and months, m which it does. I can’t imagine why the complainers say what they say. I’ll bet they are the ones who ONLY complain. As for me, I’m totally happy – again and again and agin

I loved my haircut! It was exactly what I wanted, the bangs were cut perfectly too! Thank you Nick!

I have been going to Nick for YEARS! He is the best in the business and his color is unmatched. I have referred numerous friends that all are loyal clients now and wouldn’t try another colorist or stylist. He is super reasonable, extremely personable and professional but a perfectionist!
Rachel is awesome with color, extensions, and styling.
I go for color, cuts and whenever I need to look extra hot for an event. Always walk out feeling like a new woman.
Aside from the talent, both Nick and Rachel are amazing people and friends. Could not ask for a better spot!

Nick is truly amazing. Not only is he great at what he does (I’ve been going to him forever and always want a new look!) but he is so sweet and really cares about his clients. He frequently tells me when I don’t need something even if its an added service where the salon can make money. Any new look I want to try, he lets me know his true thoughts and then does exactly what I need. I love him. I really couldn’t ask for a better stylist and I love that the vibe of the salon isn’t pretentious. Its fun, cute, trendy but not at all snobby.
Tip: If you want to go on a day where there is less of a crowd, go on a Tuesday or Wednesday.

I will never trust any one with my hair other then nick!!! My hair is a huge part of who I am and going to platinum salon always leaves me with great joy and excitement how wonderful nick and Rachael make my hair look. I’ve been coming to platinum salon for over 15 years!!! I truly recommend nick to work on anyone’s hair, any type of hair. He will not disappoint you I know for a fact!!! I cant wait to go back this Friday and get some hi-​lights which he does amazingly! Love you nick and Rachael! I feel at home when I’m at your salon! You’re amazing nick!

2 stars is generous.
It was my first visit to this salon. Like other reviewers, I had purchased a deal.
The front desk ladies are very nice, love them. The assistant who washed my hair was super nice too — chatting with her was fun and cool.
The owner (Nick) cut my hair. This is where things went south. As I was sitting in the chair getting my hair cut by him, he ignored me, can you imagine? He didn’t look at me! Yup, his head was constantly swiveling left and right !!
…To the right to look at what others in the salon were doing.
…To the left to keep an eye on the front door. Whenever a customer walked in (every few minutes), he stopped working on me to go and greet that person, do Kissy Kissy Hug and make small talk before making his way back to me.
Nick seemed distracted by the salon environment. Not at all did I feel as though his attention was on me, the cut he was giving, what I was asking for.
After cutting, he asked if I wanted to walk out with natural curl and when I replied that I’d like my hair blown out (which, btw I had stated upon arrival — «cut and blow out straight, please») he seemed annoyed, but proceeded to blow out my hair — into an old fashioned style. he made me look like Sally Field. o-​0
Then another customer entered, Nick was all into that. He brusquely asked me to get out of the chair. I obliged, thinking it was urgent & temporary.
The new arrival sat in the chair and she and Nick began a drawn out conversation. 5 or 6 minutes in, I realized that she wasn;t going to get up, that Nick wasn’t going to ask me to resume my seat in the chair for a «sum up.» No «look in this hand mirror — how do you like the back?» Yeah, I wasn’t allowed to look at the back of my head. No «are you pleased?» and definitely no «nice to meet you, we’d like to book your return appointment.» I am a friendly and warm person, communication goes a long way with me.
He was consulting as to that other person wanted done. I was astonished to be brushed off so squarely.
I left the place, thinking, ‘at least I have a cut,’
Well, like Unilocaler Char reviewed on 6^th May this year, when I reached home I realized that my hair was cut very UNEVENLY, obvious things had been overlooked, and perhaps the worst thing is that he made one very uneven, noticeable, unblended horizontal cut on the side! As short as the top of my ear. OMG. how many months will this take to grow out?
I feel that Nick does not know how to cut hair, give a sexy blow out or have chairside manner. He wasn’t interested in making me happy. #fail
Would def not go back to Nick, ever, cannot recommend his services.

I first heard about Platinum Salon International through Living Social when I noticed a great deal for a full highlight and style. Before buying the deal, I did my research and after seeing many positive reviews, I decided to go for it and get a highlight in preparation for my sister’s upcoming nuptials in Hawaii this week.
When I called to make an appointment, they were very accommodating in terms of availability. I had a few things come up which interfered with my existing appointment and I called literally 5 times to change my appointment times. They were always patient and accommodating.
My appointment was for this morning at 10:00am. The salon is located in this small strip mall on Ventura in Encino, a very convenient location. The lot behind the building had plenty of parking. I got to my appointment about 10 minutes early and Nick, the owner, was able to start on me right away. I told him what I wanted, what I have had done before, and he told me what he thought. We decided on a full highlight.
Nick took about an hour (YES, AN HOUR) which is basically unheard of. I have often thought about just growing my hair out because I don’t have 3 hours to spend in a salon to get my hair done. He was precise and careful yet he managed a full highlight so quickly. I was in the door and out after a blow dry and style after one hour. And I am so happy with the results. He used my natural hair color as a lowlight and the highlight adds just the right amount of light around my face. He also did a great job on the style.
Nick’s wife was there also and was so nice and friendly. She offered me something to drink when my hair was processing. I had a great experience and I am pleased to give business to business owners who really care about their clients. This is definitely one of those places. I will be back!

I’ve been searching for a salon that I can become a regular — unfortunately the search continues…
I had a Saturday afternoon appointment and was in-​and-​out in 45 minutes with a cut and blow-​dry. Fantastic time-​management! But when your client’s hair isn’t straight, then perhaps more time and attention is needed. Check out my hair an hour after I left the salon, went home, and brushed out the blow dry.
Yup, that’s a thumb-​sized clump of hair that’s sticking out. You know what else, the back isn’t even straight — there’s a little indention in the middle. I’m very disappointed that Nick didn’t check for even-​ness and length when my hair was still wet. The blow dry hid everything — but only temporarily. Oh yea, it’s hard to see in the picture, but there were random strands of hair my original length (about 5 inches longer). My husband had to take scissors and clean everything up.

The owner Nick did my hair, and I had just come from an awful experience at another salon where the hairdresser completely ignored what I asked for then blamed me when I told her I didn’t like it.
Nick talked to me for at least 10 minutes to make sure he knew exactly what I was hoping for, and then did exactly what we decided on. He did a great job and I was thrilled with the result!

I get my hair done often and usually go to Serenity Salon in Sherman Oaks but I went here because I used a Unilocal deal. The lady who dyed my hair did a wonderful job and I really enjoyed her company.
The owner noted I have a thyroid condition which occasionally causes small bald spots (unseen by anyone unless they are cutting my hair) and stated that my condition was «contagious» right in front of other customers. It was so embarassing it took me a lot of energy not to cry my eyes out in front of a bunch of strangers. That’s all I can say, really. The owner did apologize several times, which I appreciate but I won’t be back.

I have never walked out of a salon loving my hair this much!!!
Nick and Rachel are so talented. I am so thankful I found this salon!

Melanie Banescu is really good. I went in for a Microdermabrasion, Deep-​Pore Cleansing Facial, and Glycolic Peel. I was running about 20 minutes late and couldn’t call but she still took me with a smile on her face. I was very happy with the treatment and she even offered the same deal that I got of livingsocial for more treatments. She did not try to push or sell her services just offered them in a very professional manner.
I def want to go back and take advantage of her deal! Thank you Melanie!

I just had a great experience here. I redeemed a groupon offer for services and you never know what you are going to get.
Nick put the color in my hair very quickly and diligently. I could tell he had lots of experience. He was very warm and welcoming too.
Next, Rachel washed my hair for me and we started chatting. She was so friendly and blew outta hair for free.
I am so satisfied with this salon. You can tell the people are not just in it for the money. They love what they do. I recommend it to anyone especially with a groupon discount. Even do, prices are pretty fair.