Dong Kinh — Local services in Los Angeles

I have ALWAYS cut my hair at Dong Kinh. This hair salon is hidden inside this two story plaza that is filled with jewelry shops. My grandma, aunt and mom has been going to this salon for years because of the friendly relationship they have with the owner. Sometimes you do get what you pay for, since I'm not guaranteeing it will be flawless, but hair will eventually grow and any different style is a new style on you.

I HATE it when people underestimate a place like this because they are located in "CHINATOWN." It may sound a little shady/ghetto, but they have never disappointed me because they know what they are doing. They have been here for YEARS. They work quick because they get so much business. A lot of older seniors have been coming here for years.

Price: Depending on the length of your hair, a regular cut/trim for women/girls is $12-$15. A men's haircut is about $12. I got a baylayage here for $75!! You definitely cannot beat that price.

Baylayage: The owner, "Ah Gew," is who I usually get my hair done with. Not sure if she knew what a baylayage was, but I showed her a photo and knew what to do. She highlighted my hair first, then dyed the bottom and top part of my hair in light brown colors. The colors faded lighter at the bottom. And she charged only $75! Can't beat that anywhere else.

Other styles: My grandma & aunt likes getting her white hair dyed to black, then permed ($40-$50?). My mom usually goes for a full highlight & dye over it + oil treatment. ($70)

Wait time: They get a lot of business, so I advise you to go super early in the morning to get your hair done. You will have to come back at a later time if you come in the afternoon.

Parking: There is an underground parking structure below the plaza building. Drive down this narrow & steep underground parking (located on the right side of the building. You can get your ticket validated at the hair salon and the first hour will be FREE. Usually a haircut will exceed that time, but you only have to pay $1-3? I forget the...

Super tiny spot and they manage to fit ~15 people in there. Absolutely 0 regard for social distancing and definitely not following any health guidelines. Someone was done with their cut and they rushed to seat me right away, no disinfecting between customers. Customers who are getting their hair dyed are actually being seated outside on the public benches…pretty weird. The lady put a cape on me and left without saying a word. I waited for 5 minutes and decided to leave as I was feeling extremely...

I came to the salon and waited for my turn. The barber called a customer who arrived after me without asking who was supposed to be next. Then, when it was finally my turn, he said they only accept cash, even though there were no signs or notices about it. While I was waiting, no one mentioned that payment was cash only either. I waited in line for about an hour and had to leave without getting a haircut, wasting money on parking. No one apologized or explained why it...