Set in a long strip of shops along Long Beach Boulevard near downtown South Gate, Claudia's Beauty Salon features a small waiting area and five styling stations. Women's cuts, colors, tints and highlights are offered, as well as waxing services. Men and children are also welcome at the salon, with cuts starting at only $6.99. Cash is the only form of payment accepted. Free two-hour parking is available on the street in front of the salon.
Shemei Salon is a spacious salon that offers hair coloring, highlights, extensions, perms, hair treatments, bridal services, make-up and wax services. The salon houses many styling and washing chairs to ensure any wait is minimized. The salon is painted and decorated in warm colors, offering a relaxing atmosphere for guests to relax while receiving service. It also accommodates private parties, glamour events and weddings. All stylists are licensed, professional and can customize any cut or look based on the client's style. The salon also sells beauty products from brand names, including Mac, Redken, Sexyhair and Moroccanoil.
Magdaleno's Barber Shop is a locally-owned and -operated shop situated near downtown South Gate. This storefront shop is well known for its intricate hair designs, including waves, stars and numbers that are shaved into the hair. Fades, high and tights and crew cuts are also available. The shop features three stations and caters primarily to men and boys, though women are welcome. The stylists on site speak only Spanish, but customers of all languages are more than welcome. Walk-ins are accepted throughout the day, with a typical wait lasting between 15 and 20 minutes.
Black & Blanco is a wholesale beauty supply shop, as well as a full service salon. The location offers a wide variety of supplies at discount prices, including standards like shampoo and conditioner to professional items such as practice mannequins and professional dye kits. Brands include Crome and ARS, among others. The salon within the store is well-known throughout the area for its detail oriented dye work. Standard cuts, styles and straightening are also available on-site.
Elena's Hair Styling is a small studio that offers cuts for both men and women. The salon usually only features one or two stylists on site at a time, with a wait for walk-ins of about fifteen to thirty minutes on average. The salon offers cuts, styles, colors, highlights and more. Perms and tints are also available, as are updos for formal events and more. All of the stylists at Elena's Hair Styling are professionally trained and highly experienced in working with a variety of hair types. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Elena's Hair Styling does not accept cash, only checks.
Center Nails & Hair is a small manicure and pedicure salon that also offers haircuts. The majority of business is from the quick in-and-out nail services offered, including French tips, acrylics and hand-painted nail designs. Pedicures are performed in massaging chairs and feature full-body massages while the footwork is being done.
Haircuts are not the main focus of the spa, but a handful of styling stations are featured at the back of the shop. All stylists are professionally certified and accept both male and female clients as well as children. Walk-ins are always welcome at Center Nails & Hair and gift certificates are available.
This spacious salon offers hair and nail services. Clients can visit for hair extensions, facials, massages, eyelash extensions, eyebrow shaping, pedicures and manicures. A variety of salon-quality beauty products are available for purchase. The salon features a small waiting area with a television.
JoeBlo's Barber Shop is a locally owned and operated barber shop catering primarily to men and boys. This storefront barber shop was built to be a haven for those who love to kick back and enjoy a good time while having their hair cut. The shop offers an HDTV, Xbox 360 and plenty of refreshments for its clients. Satellite television is installed and free Wi-Fi is available. The waiting chairs far outnumber the styling stations as clients tend to hang out and relax or chat before and after appointments. Stylists are professionally trained and offer a variety of cuts and styles, including hair designs.
Flamingos 91 Beauty Salon is cash-only and features two styling stations. The family-owned and operated business accepts walk-ins and specialzes in female cuts and styles, though men and children are welcome, too. Cuts, dyes and highlights are available, as are Brazilian blowouts and perms. Parking can be found for free on the street in front.
Pily’s Beauty Shop is a full service salon offering cutting, styling and coloring for men and women. It also does highlighting and hair extensions for all hair types. There is a manicurist on duty who offers nail treatments such as manicures and pedicures. The salon also offers skin treatments such as facials and wraps. It also may be booked for special events such as weddings and quinceañeras, where a large group may be pampered with beauty treatments on the day of the special event. Walk-ins are accepted but most regulars tend to book in advance so it’s always best to phone ahead.
Neftali's Barbershop specializes in men's cuts. It offers fades, tapers, mohawks, fauxhawks, line ups and regular cuts. It also is experienced in cuts with razors and shaves.
Hero Nails offersnail care for both women and men. Walk-ins are welcome and gift certificates are available for any of the services offered, which include nail care and waxing. Both manicures and pedicures are available, with a full set starting at $14.99. Most nail services include a free white airbrushing as well. Nail designs, acrylics and more are available for purchase, as are parafen treatments and special skin-softening wraps. Waxing services are for facial hair only and can be packaged with nail services for additional savings.
Azteca Barber Shop provides hair cuts to men and children. Men's cuts offered include tapers, fades, flat tops, mohawks, fauxhawks and traditional cuts. The shop features one chair and a small waiting area. Its quaintness lends a familial feel to the shop, which provides fast and precise cuts and shaves. The friendly, experienced barber serves many loyal customers.
Salon J-Rotika, located on Garfield in South Gate, is a salon that offers a variety of hair and beauty services. Licensed beauticians work with the client to decide what style will look best on them. Services include hair cuts, color, highlights, blow outs, hair extensions, up-dos and more. It offers a comfortable atmosphere for clients to relax while pampering themselves. Pricing is very affordable and customer service is good.
Aleida Devine Hair Studio is a hair salon that offers cuts, highlights, perms, treatments, make-up, up-dos, hair extensions and blow-drys. It also carries a selection of salon-quality hair products for sale. The friendly stylists provide quality treatments at affordable rates. The interior features a simple and clean décor with comfortable seating. Many customers are regulars who enjoy both the service and the company of the hairstylists. The studio is located on Tweedy Mile, next to other shops and restaurants.
Hollywood Eyebrow Threading is a salon chain with locations across Southern California. The salon and spa offers a variety of hair services, including cuts, styles (like updos and perms) and color. It also offers facials and eyebrow threading services done by with professionally certified technicians. The mid-sized salon also sells private-label, Indian-inspired clothing including dresses and saris. Walk-ins are accepted, though appointments are recommended for eyebrow threading.