This review will not be riddled with exclamation points or caps - just a sincere and honest review of the best salon I've been to in the San Gabriel Valley. I've been to lots of salons over the years, including high-end chains like Carlton and high end boutique salons in Pasadena, and Maribel is the only person who not only took the time to discuss with me what type of cut I wanted and what would flatter my face and body type, but then delivered a cut that was exactly what I envisioned and 100% to my satisfaction. She cut my hair short and gave me a great ""graduated bob"". That night, my friend saw my hair and actually took a picture of it because it was exactly what she has been trying to achieve and never had been able to achieve despite countless trips to different stylists. She ended up going to Maribel herself and was completely happy with the results of her cut, too. I have been going to Sabino Salon off and on for the past 13 years, and even though they went through a change of ownership, and the new staff has a different style from the old staff, I never saw a decline in quality. One thing I will say is that the staff is very friendly and talkative. Just make sure you give yourself a good window of time - a couple of hours at least.
Pros: Appropriate rates, fun and close-knit staff
Cons: Location - 40 miles away.
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