By The Editors By The Editors | October 23, 2023 | Style & Beauty, City Hair Colorists, Celebrity, Culture Feature, Community, Apple News, City Life, Guides,
Say goodbye to dead-ends and boring haircuts. Try out one of these luxurious salons for a hair revival.
Inside STRIIIKE Salon; Photo By Jenna Jones
Founded by Andy Lecompte in 2008, this West Hollywood hair salon is anything but basic. Each service is personalized and representative of each client’s personality and style. With exclusive clientele, this salon has been on L.A. natives’ radar since its opening. Services include everything from haircuts and blowouts to nails and make-up. 616 N. Almont Drive, West Hollywood, 310.273.4100, andylecomptesalon.com
This West Hollywood salon’s chic aesthetic—think an art-filled SoHo loft—is just one reason to visit. Located on Beverly Blvd. by Bristol Farms and Gracias Madre, BENJAMIN stylists aim to express the beauty found inside each individual. Instead of trying a look to imitate a particular celebrity, stylists at BENJAMIN help clients find styles that represent their true selves. This intense focus on the client’s needs is reflected in the care and quality of the products and services at the salon. 148 N. Wetherly Drive, 424.249.3296, benjaminsalon.com
Beverly Hills-based boutique salon Bomane is all the rage for a blowout, color and even a gorgeous set of luxury extensions. Founders Andrea Jaclyn and Sonny Henty developed the ultimate fashion-forward destination clad in brick walls, open layouts and bubbly neon signage. Now offering ultra-luxe and sustainable products by Davines NaturalTech, watch your locks turn silky smooth once again. Come in and let the professionals create a fierce and confident look that you’ll love! 8668 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, bomane.com
After a successful start in 2002, Chris McMillan—longtime stylist for Jennifer Anniston—keeps his doors open in the original location, exuding warmth, charm and friendly faces from the salon's world-class stylists. Each appointment has a laidback feel, with attention to detail and a no-rush mentality—for a relaxing salon feel. No stranger to the spotlight, hair artists at Chris McMillan The Salon boast incredible portfolios from GQ to Vogue, Aveno and Smart Water, and even styling for Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson’s music videos. From blowout to balayage, settle into this unisex salon and feel like Los Angeles’ elite. 8944 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, chrismcmillanthesalon.com
Hidden slightly back off of bustling Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice, this sustainable salon and wellness center creates a relaxing way to unplug from the modern world while loving your look. Designed by Kati Lee and Myka Harris, Highbrow Hippie is the ultimate beauty collective for all things skin and haircare with an added eco-conscious touch. In-house hairstylists offer color, cuts and scalp care, plus a serene yoga studio and nail service. 1617 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, highbrowhippie.com
Brentwood locals will love the San Vicente-based Juan Juan Salon, backed by 30-plus years of successful business. Highlights, hydrating gloss, a fantastic cut and bridal and event styling leave every customer happy with their new ‘do. Plus, try out the repairing power of Olaplex and keratin smoothing treatments during your routine appointment for hair that’s silky smooth for months to come! 11674 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, juanjuansalon.com
With paparazzi-proof glass-block windows and a private garden in the back with parking, this laid-back-yet-luxurious spot is the ideal space for those who want to remain under the radar while getting pampered. Star stylists—including colorists Sarah Conner and Denis de Souza—are on deck to provide better-than-natural looks that grow out beautifully. All Mare services are offered á la carte with options to customize to make sure all expectations are thoroughly met. 152 N. Wetherly Drive, West Hollywood, 424.274.3479, maresalon.com
French for “highlight’ or “a lock of hair,'' top colorist Tracey Cunningham’s Méche salon’s cadre of talented stylists draws in tons of celebs—or anyone that wants stunning, look-at-me ‘dos. Boasting 200 to 300 clients a week, snagging an appointment at the high-energy salon is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But the wait is always worth it, especially with the announcement of the salon's newest celebrity stylist Mark Townsend—hairdresser to Dakota Johnson and the Olsen twins. 8820 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.278.8930, mechesalonla.com
Named after its address in the heart of West Hollywood, Nine Zero One offers a contemporary atmosphere–focusing on the importance of how you want to feel. With an extensive A-list clientele—Nina Dobrev, Julianne Hough and Sophia Bush to name a few—it makes sense why Nine Zero One is a go-to for Angelenos. 901 Westbourne Drive, West Hollywood, 310.855.9099, ninezeroonesalon.com
Founded by stylist Jon Reyman—famous for his hair styling work during fashion month in various cities including New York, London, Milan and Paris and known for his precise methods of cutting dry hair—and colorist Christine Thompson, Spoke & Weal brings forth transformation and quality through every service. Expect every service to begin with a relaxing scalp massage and end and a blow-dry. 8211 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, 323.591.0979, spokeandweal.com
It’s easy to look striking at the all-in-one beauty collaborative STRIIIKE, started by the Streicher sisters. For artfully crafted brows, beautifully cut hair, premier makeup and lashes, head into the Beverly Hills-based boutique salon and feel right at home. Stylists—like the talented Michael Forrey, Briana Dunning and Ashley Streicher, when in town—have intensive knowledge of all things hair and always add the perfect touch to your look. Be sure to shop the extensive retail section on your way out with selections from R+Co, Vegamour, Virtue and much more! 9278 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, striiike.com
Photo by Jenna Jones
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