Phenix Salon Suites of Tarzana

Feb 2022

This review is for Vanessa at Metal Edge Studios in studio 106 - she has been doing my hair for 2 years now; and my hair has never looked or felt better. Bleached hair is hard to maintain and take care of, but each time she does it!! I leave looking amazing and my hair feeling so much better. Highly highly recommend!

Jun 2019

My daughter has very curly hair and has been wanting a Deva Cut for a couple of years. She went online and did some research and found Raquel Noriko. She was awesome. Deva Cuts are expensive, but her prices were comparable to other places we had called (and quite a bit cheaper than a couple}. We had a consultation before the appointment (free) so she could talk to us about what to expect, what my daughter wanted from the haircut, and the cost. There was no pressure at all to keep the appointment if we decided it was too expensive. We decided to go ahead with it and were thrilled with the results. My daughter got the best cut she has ever had, and Raquel was very friendly and personable. We loved her! If you're considering trying a Deva Cut, or looking for someone new, I highly recommend Raquel.

Jun 2019

The following review is for RAQUEL NORIKO CURL STUDIO SUITE 206 Raquel is probably one of the most genuinely GOOD people I've met... to top that off, she's incredibly talented with CURLS! I am also so ecstatic that she's back! I originally found her at another salon before she moved out of state. That 1st cut set the tone for ALL CUTS for me going forward. It was my first DEVA CUT. It changed the game forever for me. Raquel took the time to ask me pertinent questions regarding my hair - the routine; products I currently use; how often I washed it; how often I used heat; my expectations; etc. I dug it, because it showed me that she was thorough. I think in order for one to be happy with the outcome of a service, the service provider must make a thorough assessment - that's exactly what she did... and continues to do as she did the same with me again when I saw her at the new location at Phenix Suites in Tarzana. BUT even before that, an email/text went out regarding reminding me how my hair should be when I arrive for the appointment. I appreciated this as I like to be as prepared as possible at the start of the appointment. Raquel is well prepared as well with a plan, but also respectful of the things I required. Let me also say that she knows how to manage client expectations -- in a word, she's the TRUTH... she's honest and realistic. Just like the 1st time, this session at Phenix Suites, was fantastic! The outcome of the cut, color, and style was spectacular! I was extremely satisfied! Worth every penny! The thing Raquel also does - which I deem invaluable - is she educates her clients on curly hair care! Sure, you can pay to get your hair done - it will be beautiful and perfect when you step out of her studio, but she teaches you on how to achieve that look! If you have curly hair, you know the struggles! Raquel really is a subject matter expert on us curlfriends! Go make an appointment! It will sorta change your curl life!