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SAGE on Seventeenth

SAGE on Seventeenth

Hair salon in Costa Mesa, CA

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Sage on Seventeenth was built from the ground up by co-owners Lindsay Uphaus and Julie Stephens. The salon describes itself as offering over 40 years of hairdressing history and technique.

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Sage on Seventeenth was built from the ground up by co-owners Lindsay Uphaus and Julie Stephens. The salon describes itself as offering over 40 years of hairdressing history and technique.

The stylists and colorists were chosen from some of the area's top salons. The salon says more than half of its staff has been published or has worked internationally, and it describes its team as among the best in the business.

On the color side, balayage is hand-painted so the highlights blend softly from root to end. Blonde specialists aim for bright, beachy, dimensional blondes while keeping the hair healthy. Grey coverage ranges from full coverage to softer blending, and lived-in color uses soft root blends for a low-maintenance, natural look.

The salon offers custom haircuts for women and men, shaped around each client's hair texture, facial shape and how they wear their hair day to day, with cuts ranging from long layered looks to short styles. Razor cutting is available. Invisible Bead Extensions are a beaded method that is sewn in without glue, tape or heat, and hand-tied wefts are also an option; the salon recommends which method suits a client during a consultation. Brazilian blowouts relax hair to cut down on frizz and the time spent styling it. Boho braids and styling for special occasions are also offered.

To choose a stylist, clients book a consultation by calling or texting (949) 979-7554. Each stylist sets their own rates, so pricing varies by stylist. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with Sunday and Monday visits and after-hours appointments by appointment only. Cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice, late cancellations or no-shows may incur a fee of up to 50% of estimated services, and new online booking clients pay a $50 upfront deposit. Existing clients with a history of no-shows or cancellations pay a deposit for any booking.

The salon says its stylists and colorists were selected from the area's top salons, and it describes the team as among the best in the business.

A warm, casual setting with a luxurious feel.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Balayage, blonde specialist work, grey coverage and blending, and lived-in color with soft root blends.

  • Balayage Price at booking
  • Blonde Color Specialists Price at booking
  • Grey Cover Up Price at booking
  • Lived In Color Price at booking

Custom haircuts for women and men, shaped to hair type, face shape and routine, including razor cuts.

  • Custom Haircuts Price at booking

Invisible Bead Extensions and hand-tied wefts, with the method recommended at a consultation.

  • Invisible Bead Extensions Price at booking

Brazilian blowouts that reduce frizz and styling time.

  • Brazilian Blowouts Price at booking

Boho braids, blowouts and special-occasion styling.

  • Boho Braids and Styling Price at booking

In-salon conditioning treatments that restore moisture and strength, especially after color or heat styling.

  • Conditioning Treatments Price at booking

Photos

  • Stylist Josh cutting a male client's hair
  • Josh cutting a client's hair at a station
  • Salon styling chairs and mirrors with warm lighting
  • Salon outdoor balcony with two people seated
  • Row of hair washing stations
  • Entrance sign directing clients upstairs to the salon
  • Stylist blow-drying a client's hair at a salon station
  • Salon interior with cow skull decor, chairs and a flower arrangement
  • Client with dimensional bronde highlights on shoulder-length hair
  • Styling area with hair dryers, cow skull decor and floral arrangement
  • Reception area with marble desk, chandelier and retail shelves
  • Wall shelving stocked with hair product bottles

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.sageon17th.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Invisible Bead Extensions installed without glue, tape or heat, by IBE-certified specialists
  • Hair care lines tested for quality and performance by the co-owners
  • Razor cutting as part of custom haircuts
  • Consultations to choose a stylist and recommend an extension method
  • $50 upfront deposit for new online booking clients
Good for
  • Choosing a stylist through a consultation
  • Extension seekers who want a method without glue, tape or heat
  • Blonde and dimensional color maintenance
  • Grey coverage from full to softer blending
  • Special-occasion styling and braids
  • Men and women wanting tailored cuts
Treats
  • Grey coverage
  • Frizz
  • Moisture and strength after color or heat styling
  • Added length or volume
  • Time spent on daily styling
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Blonde color
  • Lived-in color with soft root blends
  • Grey blending
  • Razor cutting
  • Invisible Bead Extensions
  • Hand-tied wefts
  • Brazilian blowout
  • Boho braids
  • Conditioning treatments

Products & treatments

  • Luxury hair care lines

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