The Chemistry Lounge Salon

Justine and everyone at this salon are AMAZING!!! I have very dark hair and many salons have been unable to get my hair to the light ash blonde I like but these ladies did it so well. Everything about this experience was 5 star - the service, the color, the haircut, the style, the vibe and the friendly people. Also excellent value for money for a 5 star experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!!

Jena DeSantis is incredible! From the moment I sat in her chair, I felt completely confident in her expertise. She took the time to really listen and understand my vision, and the entire experience was amazing from start to finish. The haircut turned out even better than I imagined—it suits me perfectly and is exactly what I wanted. I couldn’t be happier with the result and I’m absolutely obsessed. Highly recommend Jena to anyone looking for a stylist who truly delivers!

I’m not usually one to leave bad reviews, but I’m genuinely shocked at the level of unprofessionalism I dealt with on all levels. I booked an appointment with Bianca (@_biancastyles_) for a balayage. My original appointment was set for 4 PM on a Thursday, which she pushed to 5 PM — not a huge deal, I understand people can run behind. During our consultation, I mentioned wanting to go a little bold, maybe adding some copper/auburn tones (I’m a dirty blonde). She actually advised against that and said she’d just add a bit of warmth at the root to give me the feel of a change without going fully copper. Well, I attached the inspo photo and the photos of what she actually did — she gave me bright orange roots with blonde ends, and the back of my hair underneath the top layer looked completely untouched (still my natural color). She immediately apologized and said she needed to fix it the next day. At that point, it was 10 PM — yes, a five-hour appointment. She told me to come back Friday at 4 PM, but right before the appointment, she texted asking if I could come at 5/5:30 instead. Okay, fine. I showed up again with orange roots and told her to do whatever was needed to make it look normal. She tried adding brown or green to neutralize it, but it didn’t work. Another five hours later, my roots were still hot orange and now roots way darker than my natural color. The results were just as bad. I had a concert Saturday, which was the whole reason I booked that Thursday appointment. She told me to come early Saturday at 8 AM so she could fix it again. Morning of, I got pushed to 9, then 9:30, and she still ran late. I don’t think she even started my hair until 10 AM. At this point, it was obvious this wasn’t about running behind — it was just poor time management. Session three seemed like it might have worked. She bleached my roots (only the top section, again not the back), totally bleached my face-framing pieces (no highlights just straight bleach), and toned with what looked like brown/green to cover the orange. It felt like a band-aid fix, but I didn’t know what else could be done at that point. I even texted her afterward thanking her, thinking maybe it was okay. But once people started seeing it — other stylists and friends — the reactions were all the same: “How did she let you leave her chair like that?” The longer I inspected, the more I realized I had multiple different colors throughout my hair, no rhyme or reason just chaos. I ended up going to another salon for a full color correction (those are the “after” photos below - the image with the before and after on one photo). You can clearly see the mess she left me with. Afterward, I reached out to Bianca explaining how disappointed I was and that after spending almost $1,000 total, I at least expected some accountability — even a partial refund. She charged nearly $500 to absolutely wreck my hair. It took her over a week and a follow-up call to the salon before she finally texted me back, claiming she was “out of town with limited service” — yet was actively posting on Instagram. Her response? She used “a lot of product” and had already done three sessions, so she’d only refund my tip. Mind you, she says she’s been doing hair since 2012. If that’s true, I have no idea what those years taught her, because she destroyed my healthy hair, refused to take responsibility, and clearly has no grasp of time management or professionalism by offering some form of a refund (knowing she would take a loss but it was her fault/mistake so of course it’s her loss to take!!). And to make it worse, the salon did nothing because she’s a contractor — which apparently means she can operate however she wants without any accountability. All in all, I wouldn’t recommend Bianca, and I wouldn’t recommend the salon either based on how this entire situation was handled.

I had such an amazing experience! Lily is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to curly hair and truly brought my curls back to life. I honestly didn't even know my hair could look this good until she styled it- she completely transformed it and helped me see my natural texture in a whole new way. She also took the time to educate me on my curls- what products I should be using and how to properly maintain them at home, which I really appreciated. The salon itself is beautiful, but what really stood out was the atmosphere. It felt so welcoming, warm, and genuinely nurturing. All of the women there were uplifting and kind, which made the whole experience even more special. I left feeling confident, refreshed, and so happy with my results. I can't recommend her enough if you have curly hair and want someone who truly understands it!

Demi made me feel seen immediately. I felt like she was just as excited if not more, for a change for my hair. She really took her time and talked me through every process so I understood her reasoning for a lesser developer strength to minimize damage to my hair or to blow out my hair cuticle. I appreciated her transparency in getting me to the color I ultimately wanted while remaining cautious and taking her time to ensure my hair would not be damaged in the long run. I love Demi and I will absolutely be back!

We had such a wonderful experience with Jena-Mari at Chemistry Lounge Salon. My daughter hadn’t had a professional haircut in four years due to a bad experience in the past, so she was understandably nervous. After finding Jena on Instagram, I reached out to her beforehand to make sure it would be a good fit. She was incredibly responsive, friendly, and informative. She listened carefully to our story and concerns and reassured us that we were in good hands. On the day of the appointment, we arrived a little early. The salon is located on Main Street in Huntington Beach, which is beautiful, but just a heads up that parking is paid in that area. The salon itself was clean, airy, spacious, and bright—very welcoming. The receptionist greeted us right away and even offered us water. Our appointment started right on time, and Jena took the time to reintroduce herself and go over everything with my daughter before starting. From beginning to end, she made the experience calm and comfortable, helping rebuild my daughter’s confidence in getting her hair done. Jena is truly skilled and paid attention to every detail. My daughter absolutely loved her cut and style. We are so grateful for such a positive experience and would definitely recommend Jena-Mari to anyone looking for a talented and caring stylist.

The Chemistry Lounge is beautiful and comfortable, with such great energy and being right by the beach makes every appointment feel like a little getaway. Jacquelyn’s skill, creativity, and attention to detail are unmatched. She always nails every color and trend I ask for, and somehow makes my hair look even better than I imagined. She recently started doing my daughter’s hair too, and we couldn’t be happier. She’s amazing with all three of us, and I know our hair will never leave damaged. Even after I moved, I still drive hours to see her because I know she’ll never miss. I couldn’t recommend the salon or Jackie more!

I booked my appointment with Rachel today. Let me tell you, do not sleep on her! She's very kind, open to adjustments, and asks questions along the way to make sure you have an active participation in your salon experience. I'm new to HB and California in general, and I didn't put enough time on my parking meter, and she let me run out and add time in the middle of our session-- of course I tipped her extra because of that; she was very understanding and accommodating. I definitely recommend her as a stylist, and I would absolutely come back for her. 💕 Thanks Rachel!

i LOVE lily !!! it was my first time ever dying my hair as someone with virgin curly hair but she helped ease my anxiety and made me feel so confident by the end of our session !!!! she is communicative, kind, and willing to talk with you about anything and everything. she was also extremely kind to my friend that had to tag along and made her feel just as comfortable. the service altogether went really smoothly as she detailed the entire process step by step as time went on. she made sure to educate me on my hair, the right products, and how to maintain the pink balayage on my curly hair :) love her tons !!! she knows what she’s doing !!!!!!!!!

Got my hair done with Jena DeSantis, she’s awesome and really listens to what you want! She did a great job on my hair and I will definitely be back! Everyone is super sweet and very welcoming! I would definitely recommend The Chemistry Lounge Salon!