Whether you’re in need of a haircut or brow shaping—or are ready to be pampered by a state-of-the-art facial, here is our list of the best beauty services in L.A.
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Esthetician-to-the-stars Shani Darden has kept the complexions of A-listers like Chrissy Teigen and Jessica Alba beautiful for years with her signature facial techniques and effective products. Using a combination of clinical-grade technology plus deep cleansing, extractions, exfoliation, a custom mask and more, Darden’s bespoke 60-or-90-minute treatment will leave you lifted, glowing and gorgeous.
Cynthia Franco Cold Plasma Lift
There’s no skin concern—be it acne, laxity, dullness or hyperpigmentation— that Cynthia Franco’s Cold Plasma Lift can’t tackle. Franco is the only facialist in L.A. that carries The Plasma Tool, an innovative device from France that generates collagen, brightens, treats stretch marks and scarring, improves acne, heals skin conditions like eczema and deeply infuses actives. The best part? The treatment is virtually painless and has immediately visible results with zero downtime.
Joanna Vargas Triple Crown Facial
Formerly operating out of Sunset Tower Hotel, Joanna Vargas recently moved down the street to a brand-new studio space in West Hollywood. Stop by for her famous Triple Crown Facial, where you’ll get sculpted, de-puffed, toned, and so much more. Facialists combine microdermabrasion, microcurrent and oxygen for an immediate camera-ready glow that only gets better with time.
Angela Caglia Red Carpet Radiance Facial at The Beverly Hills Hotel
What better place to get red carpet ready than The Beverly Hills Hotel? Created by celebrity esthetician Angela Caglia, this powerful treatment uses LED, microcurrent, a multi-acid peel, and Caglia’s brand-new stem cell serum to hydrate, lift and impart stunning radiance to the complexion.
Linda Ross Microcurrent & Colostrum Facial Treatment
With 30 years of experience, Linda Ross knows skin. One of her latest treatments combines microcurrent and colostrum for excellent anti-aging results. Ross—who works out of Beverly Hills, partners with elite locations such as El Encanto's hotel spa in Santa Barbara and donates a portion of proceeds from her skincare line to animal welfare organizations—uses microcurrent gloves to work the facial muscles, resulting in a lifted effect. Instead of using the manufacturer’s provided conducting solution, Ross applies her own nutrient-rich formula consisting of hydrolyzed collagen, colostrum and more. The result? A luminous, glowing and lifted complexion.
The Beauty Sandwich by Ivàn Pol
A fixture facialist for red carpet appearances, Ivàn Pol is responsible for the defined and lifted looks on everyone from Emma Stone to Penelope Cruz. His approach—“sandwiching” high-tech treatments like radio frequency with nutrient-rich serums, including his own, which launched in 2022—lifts and tightens without any downtime.
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The Things We Do From facials to micro-needling and injectibles, there’s not much
The Things We Do can't do. Led under founder Vanessa Lee, the beauty concept bar employs a less-is-more approach to accomplishing safe, medical-grade results and overall facial harmony. There are locations across Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (within Shani Darden's space), Venice, DTLA, Chino Hills and further afield in Oahu.
Why should the face have all the fun? Skincare powerhouse Vanessa Hernandez—who has worked on notables like Gwyneth Paltrow and Amber Valletta—developed a full-body treatment using microdermabrasion, LED lights and more to clear unwanted congestion, smooth skin texture and clear and brighten from head to toe
Abhyanga + Shirodhara at Surya Spa
Martha Soffer’s excellent spa offers traditional Ayurvedic practices in a gorgeous, zen-like space at the Santa Monica Proper. The spa’s signature Abhyanga treatment involves a four-hand full-body massage that helps nourish and restore the skin with luxurious oils and gentle, calming strokes. The intensely calming Shirodhara, where oil infusions are poured onto the forehead for an extended period, deeply calms the nervous system and dissolves stress for days.
Half the battle with waxing is finding a place and practitioner that puts you at ease. Cheeks + Co, which has a thriving studio in Pasadena and just opened a West Adams outpost, tackles those concerns with a clean, comfortable environment and expert waxing. Pro tip: They also offer an incredible facial membership program.
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While the Bay Area- and L.A.-based Forrey's sense of humor is enough of a reason to visit his chair, his skilled cuts and beautiful blowouts will make you a client for life. A seasoned editorial stylist, Forrey applies his deep experience, keen understanding of hair and innate sense of cool to provide chic, trend-defying cuts.
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From dark and glossy to sunny natural streaks, Sarah Connor does it all beautifully. The sought-after colorist, who has transformed the manes of Mila Kunis, Kate Mara and Sophia Amoruso, is especially adept at highlights. Her skillful approach translates to fewer visits a year— the color grows out that well.
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Ever wonder how stars like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez seemingly grow long, luscious locks overnight? The answer is ChaViv Hair’s Violet Teriti, a skillful extension artist who customizes virgin Slavic hair for each client and regularly collaborates with star stylists like Chris Appleton. She recently moved her salon to a new location in Beverly Hills that also houses a Russian manicure area, facialist Angela Caglia and more.
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Head to Chaz Dean’s Hollywood salon to bring fried, damaged tresses back to life. His signature Re-Moist treatment uses the brand’s Cleansing Conditioners, essential oils, vegetable color, vitamins and herbs to hydrate and replenish the scalp and locks.
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A-listers like Adele and Emily Blunt have had their arches enhanced by Kristie Streicher, who applies her Feathered Brow approach to create healthy, full brows that frame the face beautifully. Besides offering shaping services, Streicher’s menu encompasses brow lifts, microfeathering and a newly introduced pigment removal service.
Celebrity makeup artist Monika Blunder's focus on glowy skin has made her a go-to for stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Rosie Huntington Whiteley. Check out her Instagram tutorials and excellent makeup line, Monika Blunder Beauty, to bring the looks home.
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