About Ani
Your European hairstylist in Irvine: former director-level stylist at José Eber and Vidal Sassoon, now seeing clients at James Matthew Salon.
Hair is personal. So is the way I work.
For the professional who wants to refine or refresh a look, I offer something that is hard to find: time, technique, and honesty about what will suit you.
I trained in Europe and spent more than ten years as a director-level stylist at José Eber and Vidal Sassoon. I have styled hair for fashion shows and for Fendi, W magazine, and Roxy, and I have been featured in Orange Coast and Women magazine.
Today I see clients one at a time at James Matthew Salon in Irvine, minutes from John Wayne Airport and the 405. Many have been with me for more than fifteen years. Some fly in from Canada, Peru, and Israel. They come back because their hair looks like them, only better, and because it is easy to care for at home.
Outside the salon I love exercise, gardening, and anything that keeps us healthy. Ask me about the bananas and coffee I grow in my backyard.
Trained where great hair is made
José Eber and Vidal Sassoon
More than ten years as a director-level stylist at two of the most respected names in hair.
Runway and editorial
Fashion show and shoot styling for Fendi, W magazine, and Roxy. Featured in Orange Coast and Women magazine.
Trusted by demanding clients
Royal families, Anaheim Ducks and Red Wings players, models, and professionals who need hair that works.
Recent work
What clients say
Ani is truly the best! I literally drive from LA to Newport just to see her, which says it all. I always come to her for my cut and highlights, and she absolutely nails it every time.
Ani is amazing at cutting and layering curly hair in the most flattering way and truly understands texture. She also customizes my color beautifully, keeping it rich and healthy-looking now that I'm covering gray roots.
Her cuts are phenomenal, with precise, clean lines, and she has an incredible ability to create beautiful curls and styles tailored to each client.
Ani is the best stylist in Irvine. I have long curly hair and she just touched up my roots, gave me highlights, and haircut. She's been doing my hair for over 25 years.
She's not just a stylist--she's an artist, a therapist, and a total angel.
What really made the experience special was the attention to detail and the way Ani treated me like a VIP from start to finish. She took her time, listened to exactly what I wanted, and made sure I was comfortable and happy throughout the entire appointment.
I have very thick and coarse hair and I have had many challenges finding a stylist who can cut it properly without cowlicks and lopsided shaping. It is no problem for Ani!
She always takes the time to listen to what I want while also giving her honest, professional opinion on what will look best for my hair.
She nails my layered bob every time-precise, polished, and perfect. Her customer service is warm and attentive, with unmatched consistency.
I have fine hair and she does such a fantastic job making it feel full with just the right amount of layers.
She has such a great eye for color and style, and truly knows how to make you look and feel your best.
My kids love to have haircuts with Ani. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fresh cut!
I have been a client of Ani's for approximately twelve years. My hair is very curly and frizzy, and difficult to manage. Ani does a fantastic job blow-drying my hair into a sleek and beautiful style. She also styles my daughter's hair. Ani is a premier hair stylist and I would never let anyone else style or cut my hair.
I first met Ani while on vacation in Newport Beach. At that time my hair was chemically damaged and over texturized. Ani suggested I go darker and gave me a wonderful cut. Since then I have returned many times, at least twice yearly, all the way from Winnipeg. As a result I now have long beautiful shiny hair.
Let's find the cut that works for you.
New clients are welcome. Book online, or call if you would like to talk first.