MARIO CENDANA SALON

I had gotten my long hair cut real short at the end of December somewhere else, but I was dissatisfied with the turnout because the back was a bit longer than the front. Looking for a salon close to campus, I found Mario’s salon and took a chance.
First off, I called and made an appointment the next day. When I came in, I sat down first with Golda and Mario, and Mario who was beautifying another lady next to me, asked what I wanted briefly. I explained to him and then Golda washed my hair.
I never knew getting my hair washed would feel so relaxing. I practically got a head massage from Golda!
Mario did a great job listening to what I want. And he was very meticulous with my hair as well. I got a cute classic bob and I love it.
I recommend this place although the haircut can be a bit pricey if you’re just cutting off an inch or two, but I did not regret it since hair is precious.

Love this place! Mario is super nice and friendly, and so is Golda. All their clients leave super pleased from what I’ve witnessed. Truly, I’ve only experienced Troy’s work; he is wonderful! He is wonderful because he is super PRECISE, very patient, very very very detail-​specific, and just an overall very sweet person. He makes you feel very special, and more importantly for the craft — he makes you look it too. I received compliments everywhere I went yesterday after my SECOND visit. From now on, Troy is my goto.

I can’t believe it’s been a year and half now since Mario started cutting my hair. Always exceed my expectations. Definitely worth to try. The place is very clean and organize. Great music selection. Staff are very nice, friendly and accommodating. Great job Mario Cendana Salon!

Mario is a hair genius! He was very meticulous with my haircut and gave me fabulous layers with a natural bounce. Needless to say, I’ve never seen my hair looking so glamorous! Also, Golda’s head massage was simply heavenly! I would highly recommend Mario and his lovely team.

There’s a reason everyone’s raving about Mario and Golda: they are the best. Mario has restored my faith in hair stylists. He moves like an artist while he’s cutting hair and truly cared about giving me the cut of my dreams. Golda is a sweetie and will make you fall asleep with her soothing hair wash treatment. Hands down best salon in LA. thanks guys for making my day!

Troy is an artist, with an outstanding sense of color and style, as well as an unparalleled attention to detail. I’ve only ever gotten my hair done by Troy but I have no reason to think that Mario or any of the other stylists are any lesser perfectionists. This is the stylist you’ve been looking for.

Allow me to be completely transparent — Mario gave me the best haircut of my life! My visit to his salon was extremely pleasant and I’d highly recommend him and his team to anyone in need of a new do. Golda gave me a wonderful shampooing and Mario understood exactly what I wanted and more. He was very attentive while cutting my hair and makes you feel welcome. My family and friends have complimented the shape, bounce, and silkiness of my hair that would not have been possible without Mario’s abilities. An excellent conversationalist and an even better stylist, from now on I am only coming here for my haircuts and future dyes!
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Mario and his staff are great! Pleasant, funny and very professional. Whether you are there for a hair cut, color or make-​up, you will not be disappointed. You always leave the place looking and feeling good. I highly recommend Mario and Patrick.

Mario and Golda were both amazing. I came in a little early for my appointment but they welcomed me in right away. Golda gave me the most luxurious shampooing and Mario is an absolute perfectionist when it comes to cutting hair. He took his time with me to make sure that everything was cut just right, and I couldn’t be happier with my cut! He truly cares about the customer’s satisfaction and about styling hair.
I will definitely be returning to get my hair cut, and I am thrilled that I found Mario’s salon. I’m far from home but I now have a wonderful salon to go to for my hair needs while I am in college. This appointment couldn’t have worked out better!

Amazing haircut! I got it done by Mario roughly about 2 weeks ago, and I’m still loving my hair. He really understood what I was going for! The layers were amazing, and my bangs even more so. The best part of everything is that it still looks amazing even when I let it air-​dry. It’s so hard to find a stylist that understands hair (and people) so well!
Definitely recommend! :)

I’ve dyed my hair before — too many times to count, and maybe once a month for the past 7. Never have I been so happy with a color before for my own taste, nor have I been as impressed with how one can even achieve what I got. I went from an unfortunate yellow platinum mess to an indescribable brown/​gray/​pastel ombré that is more than I could have asked for. Pictures seriously do not do it justice.
Between moving and un satisfaction, I’ve never gone to the same hair salon twice. But even if I’m no longer in LA in the future, I will actively seek out Mario and his salon.

Best haircut I’ve ever, ever, ever gotten. As a guy with wavy, coarse hair I’ve always had a hard time finding someone to cut it with the right texture and styling. Mario listened carefully and cut my hair exactly as I needed, confirming my preferences throughout the whole appointment. His attention to detail was off the charts awesome. I’ve never had someone take so much time getting the details right. It felt great.
As far as customer service they were top notch, from the initial phone call onward. Friendly but genuine, funny and helpful. I think my favorite part was having Mario show me how to properly style my hair — he clearly wanted to help me look my best. At no point did they seem rushed, which is very rare for a popular salon.
Lastly, price-​wise they’re really reasonable compared to other salons in LA. I absolutely got my money’s worth. Will definitely be going back as soon as I need a fresh cut.

Patrick gave me a haircut so good when I walk down the street I literally have to wear a bag over my head so I don’t get assaulted by all the ladies. With every snip of his scissors a choir of angels cried out from the heavens in praise to the god of haircuts. I can now safely say this haircut has transfigured me into the self actualized man of the 21^st century I am. Thank you Patrick, I will return as promised with the blood of my first born
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First time to have a bangs and Mario did a very great job! His salon was very neat and aura was great too. Love the people, very accommodating and friendly.

I walked in today looking for a salon to get my haircut with, and a woman who had just finished getting her hair done immediately said «You NEED to see Mario! He is amazing!» She then introduced me to Mario and he and his team were so friendly and welcoming! He was able to see me right then and there, which I really appreciated. I went in for a lob and Mario knew exactly what to do and immediately explained the vision he had for my hair.
I am honestly in love with my hair – it feels so sassy, fun, and healthy! Mario definitely knows what he is doing and takes the time to listen to what you want your look to be. I am so happy I ran into the woman who convinced me to go see Mario! From the classy and fresh vibe of his beautiful salon (which it just so happened to be the grand opening of the new location today!), to his perfectionist cutting style, his salon is everything you would hope for. Thank you so SO much, Mario! I cannot wait to go back in! :)

Mario Cendana is a talented hair stylist. I have been traumatized many times in my life, as many girls have, from bad hair cuts. Well, after having the same hair stylist and hair cut for the past 15 years I decided to change my look. Mario was meticulous and took his time, yet he knew how to handle my thick mane like a pro. I know my hair is difficult since I have thick follicles as well as a lot of it. I asked for a trendy lob, and what I got was a very pleasant surprise. He spent time washing, drying and styling my hair and was very friendly the whole time. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had a salon– no catty attitude or stuck up-​ness you may see with more talented hair stylists.
The salon itself is located next to UCLA, in a building w many other independently owned salon services. His room is small with two stations, good music, and refreshments. He also uses Purology product so he definitely does not skimp on using quality products on you.
Definitely check him out, he’s worth every penny!

Well what can I say that hasn’t already been said on this Unilocal page?
That I’m going to be hair flippennn all week because my birthday month!
Is he amaze-​balls? Yes. He is oh so meticulous when he is cutting your hair, can’t really help, but stare. Then again why wouldn’t you stare at a hot guy cutting your hair!
Did I like the customer service? Yes indeed! Booked my appt in a timely manner, they followed up to confirm, etc. Very welcoming upon arriving.
Well, they mentioned Unilocal towards the end, so I decided to check-​in (being the Unilocal slut that I am) and bamm pops a first visitor coupon! I hate groupons and coupons because when it comes down to it companies either beat around the bush or tell you it’s expired. Not here! They honored it! Shazammm!
Let me tell you I’ve been having some rough last couple of days at work and Mario changed my attitude upon walking out there. This is so cheesy, but seriously!
Weird right? *Cue the Monica voice from Friends*
«I KNOW!»
I kept my conversations short due to this and Mario said some wonderful things about how he lives life. Got me feeling happy all of a sudden.
Furthermore, Mario will show you plenty of examples of what style you’re going for before cutting your locks. This helped me because I’m so dumb when it comes to explaining what I want my hair to look like. I’m pointing, pulling hair strands, and saying «and I want it to fall around here, and when I flip it, it like goes this way, and when I curl it to go lika thatta way, ya know what am sayinn?». Anyway, he has great patience and takes his time while doing your hair.
I’ll come back because apparently it turns up in here on a certain day! Party time! Jk.
Yes, please come here. I super recommend this hair salon. — I am Jen T. And I Approve This Message (lol)

At first I was hesitant about this place– two little chairs in a tiny room off a hallway lined with tons of other mini-​salons in a random sterile building? Could I get a fabulous haircut and blowout for my 30^th birthday here?! Was LifeBooker leading me astray?!
But I was beyond pleasantly surprised when Patrick gave me the most amazing long layered hair cut and probably the best blowout I’ve had in my life.
I got compliments for a whole 3 days since the blowout lasted that long.
5 stars for Patrick and his amazing cut and blowout — I think I found my LA stylist!
3 stars for location
4 total averaged.

I feel like one’s inaugural Unilocal review shouldn’t be a terrible one, and I am pleased to say that I get to write an AMAZING one for this salon. Patrick, the gem of a human who did my rainbow ombré this afternoon, was fabulous. The salon was small and cozy, and both Mario and Patrick were welcoming and gracious hosts. And hilarious.
They both made me feel very comfortable, and while I will admit I do tend to err on the side of «everyone is my friend until they tell me otherwise» it is nice to see people receptive to that kind of nonsense from a perfect stranger.
It was a long afternoon, but it felt like hanging out with friends, and that’s important when you’re in a small space smelling hair color fumes for three hours.
As for the actual hair. I have never, in my LIFE, seen the same stylist more than twice. If Patrick ever moves far away, I’m going to go with him. Like the cut and the blow out is great. It’s fantastic. He did an amazing job, easily the best haircut I’ve ever gotten, the best blow out I’ve ever had. The best color job I’ve ever had. It is so much fun. I can’t stop staring at it, I’m about to wind up like Narcissus.
Don’t get me wrong, every now and again you buy that self help/​beauty/​food/​whatever groupon that turns out to be the worst mistake of your life.
And maybe I’m a little less faint of heart than most to walk into a salon with my groupon and say «hi does someone want to give me rainbow hair?» on a Thursday afternoon.
Sure it could have been bad. It could have been soooo bad. Instead it was a really fun way to spend an afternoon, the groupon was a good deal, and the add-​on price for the extra rainbow magic was INCREDIBLY reasonable, I felt pretty damn guilty!!!
I would have tipped my entire paycheck if I could have. But my landlord would have been so pissed.
This salon is great, Patrick was amazing and he turned my hair into practically every single sailor scout at once.
Look at the pictures. Go see them for a fantastic haircut/​color/​conversation. Tip well and tip often.
PS.
There should be a cons list. There is always room for improvement.
1. I never did find out if coffee causes cancer or if it is actually beneficial as long as you have 20 cups a day or less. Suggestion: PhDs in science.
2. It is clearly a problem that neither of them were around when I was 5 and my mom let that horrible woman at Fantastic Sam’s give me a mullet before her wedding. Suggestion: Time travel. To the year 1985. For real.
3. Getting haircuts shouldn’t be fun, they should be traumatic, all girls are taught this. Suggestion: Nothing don’t change a thing, today was awesome.
The End.

A couple months late, but just wanted to give my thanks and recommendation to Mario’s skills and wondeful salon. He was charismatic and totally willing to work with me and all my ambiguity and uncertainty about what I wanted. Would recommened to anyone.
–from a perpetually short haired girl who paid men’s cut price :)