Top Knot Hair Salon - Lake Arrowhead, California

Katlyn Boatman

I am a new client and my hairdresser is Amanda. I found her on Facebook as a local Crestline resident.
I highly recommend her ! She is very considerate of the neurodivergent community and any sensory needs. She will check in with you about water temperature, salon loudness, hair products with fragrance, and offers you fidget toys and breaks if needed. As someone in the neurodivergent community, these small accommodations mean the world to me! She makes sure your comfort level is top priority. I came in for a haircut, wash and style.
It was quick and overall a very pleasant experience.
I did go in on a busier day, but I know she offers days where the salon is less busy if noise level can be an issue.
She gave me a goodie bag after my appointment which shows she goes above and beyond for her clients. I am very happy with my new client experience

Kaleigh Elias

I’ve been taking my entire family to Top Knot for years! Top Knot has the best hair stylists, nail technicians and the best estheticians. You get the full service here. Every need can be met with Top Knot service. Big shout out to Bonnie, Lauren, Linda and Amanda. You ladies have always given me and my family the best service and we appreciate you all so much!

Michael Botsko

I strongly discourage anyone from using their services for their wedding. Top Knot was responsible for derailing the timeline multiple times, used non-waterproof makeup causing prominent smearing and struggled to follow directions.

1) Derailing the Wedding Timeline
While getting information about bridal services and trials, I was hounded to fill out their contract, warning me that my date would be booked and unavailable if I didn't act fast. So, I filled out the contract specifying the ceremony time and that I'd need hair and makeup to be done at the venue early enough to have first look photos. A week before my wedding, I emailed to confirm this would be possible. It wasn't.
They asked me to rearrange my wedding schedule, but assured me that they would work quickly so I'd only be a little late. Top Knot arrived 15 minutes late and finished the bride's hair and makeup 45 minutes after "worst case scenario". This caused the first look photos and bridesmaids portraits to be cut short.

2) Trouble accepting direction
Make-up: I wanted a natural look, but with liquid eyeliner. Lauren really insisted on giving me false eyelashes. I like my naturally long eyelashes, like how eyeliner looks and feel uncomfortable with false lashes. I told Lauren multiple times that I did not want false lashes and a bridesmaid had to explain to her until she finally relented. Also, Lauren almost forgot the setting spray and had to apply it while I was getting my hair done.

I LOVED my bridal trial hair! I looked like Meg from Hercules! Bonnie was so patient as I tried multiple styles, and when I finally went with her suggestion, it was perfect! But during my wedding day, you could tell it was rushed as the face framing strands of hair weren't as curled, the part wasn't straight and the hair was pulled so tight I had very apparent uneven hairlines despite my naturally thick hair.

3) Racoon / Eyeliner Smearing
I admit I shed a few happy tears during my wedding ceremony. I was ready to take family portraits, but my photographer encouraged me to look at my makeup. My bridesmaids and I went to the bridal suite and saw big black smudges running down from my eyes. I looked like a raccoon! It took about 15-20 minutes to clean up and reapply, during which my very pregnant sibling had to wait in the sun for me to return for portraits.

Then during the speeches, I shed a few more tears. This time, the smearing under my eyes wasn't as bad -- probably because we took off so much makeup the first time -- but it still was not a cute look. I wanted a natural look, but during the most anticipated parts of the wedding, I looked like a fool.

Also, on the reservation confirmation, it kept showing we were meeting at the salon despite confirming multiple times that we were meeting at the venue. This was not the biggest problem, but added to the last minute stress on the days leading up to the wedding.

I deeply regret having Top Knot do my wedding hair and makeup due to their late arrival, trouble listening and smearing of makeup.

Patricia Sunseri

Was looking for a new hairdresser after becoming disenchanted with my previous one. I am so happy with my choice of Top Knot! I needed a refresh of my highlights and haircut and left feeling super happy. My hair has never looked better and I am complimented daily on my fresh new look.

sparrowyn

Bonnie just really understands my color visions
for my hair, and executes them flawlessly every time

Laura Boucher

Always a great day when i visit Bonnie.

Neal Johnson

Jamie Christie, best haircut I've had in years.

Amy Widgeon