Beauty Lab Studios

Free consultations

Available by appointment

Got the best hair color of my life here at ssooniestyle with ssoonie! My hair has a history of…read moreblack and box hair dye so it wasn't easy to take care of bleaching and dying blonde, but the stylists all worked so well the entire day for my hair & the result is so pretty, exceeding my expectations. Recommend for the prettiest and no harm hair bleach/dye and sweet service!!

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Eddie's Edition - Arts District

4.7(122 reviews)

6.7 mi•Downtown

Available by appointment

Free parking

Came in with no reference photo and hair that was basically a Karen styled bob and Melvin still did…read moreme right. I was looking for a barber that knows how to cut Asian hair and I found exactly that. He's an absolute master with scissors and knows exactly how to work with the type of hair you have. He recommended some product that's more specific to my hair type and buying it at their store was $10 cheaper than buying it online. Great place with great barbers, I'll definitely be coming back once I need another cut!

Let me just start by saying that Hin has some skill in cutting hair. I could tell by his scissor…read morework. But when he asked me what hair cut I wanted and showed him a picture of a burst fade Mohawk and he proceeded to ask have you had this haircut before. Then I showed him a picture of me with the haircut I wanted (which was a burst fade Mohawk) and he proceeded to say "is that really you". This was at the beginning of the hair cut. Mid way he asked a second time if I had ever had this hair cut before which I answered yes. Also at the beginning he had mentioned how much are we taking off the top. I mentioned just a little bit and we can work our way down. When it came to cutting the top I feel he had gone too low. At that point I just wanted to get out of the chair. I waited 2 days to post this just to see if my hair needed to settle in since I went from a wild lions mane to what ever this short hair cut I have now. But no matter how much I attempt to style my hair it just looks dumb. My feedback to Hin is if you aren't confident in cutting someone's hair then please just say so. Or if your specialty is clean cuts then tell your client so they can make the decision of sitting in the chair. I may come back to try with someone else to cut my hair since I feel the people here have some skill.

6.6 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

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Hair Craft

4.7(187 reviews)

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I moved to LA and tried a bunch of salons, but none of them really worked for me. My girlfriend…read morerecommended Kaz, though she warned he's usually booked out about three weeks in advance. At my appointment, Kaz started with a wash and then spent a solid 40-60 minutes on the cut. He's super detailed. It felt like he was paying attention to every single strand. I love how it turned out.!!! After washing, my hair just falls into place naturally. I barely have to style it...just brush and go. I travel a frequently so I didn't get back for about three months, but my hair still held up and looked good. Definitely recommend Kaz.

This was the best value haircut I've ever gotten in my life. Hair Craft is located on the third…read more(top) floor of a plaza in Little Tokyo. Yuji was my hairdresser, and he was so kind, precise, and skilled with my haircut. When I first walked in, I thought, "ah this really is a no frills hair salon," and I'll admit I was a little nervous since it was my first time and I didn't know what to expect. As soon as I sat down, my nerves went away. Yuji was so gentle and attentive, and I felt really well taken care of. My appointment lasted about an hour and included a wash and cut. Parking is validated for up to two hours, which is definitely enough time. I was so happy with my results. I truly don't know how Yuji creates such magic with his hands! I'll be coming here from now on for my haircuts. Please show Yuji and Hair Craft your support by leaving a generous tip. An establishment like this that truly gives you high quality results for such a generous price deserves to be met with gratitude and good tips. Too many salons are charging an arm and a leg for a basic trim these days, and Hair Craft is not one of them. There were only 1-2 stylists working during my visit, so please be patient and make sure to book at least three weeks in advance. When I booked, they were already scheduled out for three weeks, and I overheard them telling other callers the same thing. Thankfully, it was absolutely worth the wait. I can't wait to come back and will definitely be booking with Yuji again. Thank you Hair Craft for such a wonderful experience!!!

3.0 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

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Hair by Kyunghee

4.9(328 reviews)

It's clear they know how to do hair! Very meticulous hair cut and blowout with great service. They…read moregive hand made cookies with beverage while being pampered! I did have a less than stellar hair dye experience there. The shampoo person I had left a lot of leftover residue and I developed a reaction to their hair dye. However, when I told them about the problem they immediately resolved it and was apologetic. I appreciate them taking responsibility. The owner is wonderful and I highly recommend trying their salon!

I came to get a digital perm and cut and had a great experience. The whole team is so welcoming and…read morekind. Kyunghee was amazing and gave me exactly what I asked for. I will definitely be coming back.

Hush cut

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A Hair Lounge by Maeven Ramirez

4.8(230 reviews)

5.8 mi•Downtown

Love love love Maeven! What a wonderful person to talk to while getting your hair done. First time…read moregetting highlights and Maeven really talked me through our consultation and made me super comfortable. I love my hair even more! I get so nervous when I get my hair done but all the butterflies went away when I saw the results. Easy to book, and was so flexible

Where to even start? The level of expertise is unmatched. It's so hard to find a good hair stylist…read morelet alone a hair guru. Vibes are vibing Worth every penny She makes it look so easy, it's magical. I have a huge hair cutting anxiety, I've had a few terrible hair cuts. But I got so tired of having long hair that just existed on my head. I am so happy I finally found my girl! Gonna stick to her, because the hair transformation is unmatched. If you're looking for beautiful hair book with this darling. I asked for face framing layers & it's exactly what I got. Now I seriously want to style my hair everyday!

7.1 mi•Arts District, Downtown

Salon stations

Spacious and artsy

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Roommate Salon

5.0(18 reviews)

I took my 14 year old nephew here since I live in the area and he was here for a visit. He really…read morewanted the LA experience. We got him an appointment with Manson and Manson was truly wonderful with him. He gave him quite the glow up and gave him a style that he could wear different ways - one way would not show a lot of change from his original haircut (so as not to get teased by classmates), but he could style it a few other ways that really showed off his individual style and he absolutely LOVED that. Now my nephew wants to come to LA for a haircut every time. LOL! Considering he's from Oregon that won't be happening as often as he'd like, but he definitely has decided that Manson is his hair stylist in Los Angeles.

Alex Song, Thank…read moreyou for taking care of my hair care to every detail. Customized to each individual. Highly recommend.

Hairstyling by @takeohair for Schon Mayazine

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Theodora Hair Studio Olympic

4.8(257 reviews)

3.6 mi•Koreatown

Women-owned & operated

Luxury

Switched here from another salon- BEST DECISION EVER…read more I followed Olivia when she moved from Etude. She's the best. Super considerate. Calm and understanding. And a true master of her craft. There's also a super sweet person- Dayoung. Nicest person in the world. Amazing service and she's so great that I'd let her cut my hair too Their staff is super friendly (unlike Etude where reception acts like you're bothering them) and it does feel like the nice salons I've been to in Tokyo and Seoul. Highly recommend if you're thinking about it. Trust me- it's a good experience.

I had an excellent experience at Theodora and would highly recommend this salon…read more Derek did an amazing job with my hair, and both he and his assistant, Kaylee, were professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. They took the time to understand what I wanted, gave honest recommendations, and never pressured me into unnecessary services or products. The salon itself is clean, modern, and high-end, yet still feels comfortable and welcoming. They also offer complimentary snacks and drinks, which was a thoughtful touch. The entire experience felt personal rather than transactional, and I'm extremely happy with the results. If you're looking for skilled professionals who prioritize quality and honesty, ask for Derek and Kaylee at Theodora.

Peach blonde color and a precision bob haircut at Theodora Hair Studio in Los Angeles.

Soft layered haircut with face-framing layers at Theodora Hair Studio in Los Angeles.

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Vivid berry red hair color with rich dimensional tones at Theodora Hair Studio in Koreatown Los Angeles.

The Hideout Salon

4.9(96 reviews)

5.9 mi•Downtown

I've been going to Daniel for years. He is absolutely amazing. I can honestly sit in his chair…read moreblindfolded and give him free rein and always be amazed. I recently came in for a bob with inspo pictures and styled me even better than the photos! He's the only stylist that can make me a beautiful classy blond to a deep brunette in phases. Not only does he do wonderful haircut but he's an expert at color. All while recommending the best products for hair care! Do yourself a favor and book a consultation with Daniel!

I went back-and-forth on writing this, but given that it's now been 10 months since the incident, I…read morehave to warn others. I spent years growing my hair to be healthy & strong, & I have ended up with fried hair that I have had to slowly nurse back to even halfway health. Come here if you want to be ignored, gaslighted, & end up with completely damaged, ruined hair. I do NOT recommend this salon for Black women / women of color / curly textures. This is long so buckle up. I originally reached out for a simple color service & was referred to Aly. I came in for a consultation and after an hour, she told me to continue texting her ideas so that we could figure the look out together. She then proceeded to mostly ignore me, & when she did respond, she sent photos of basic results nowhere near what we had discussed. Frustrated, I decided to come back in to just get my test strand toned back. She didn't even care to respond, just passed me off to the front desk. When I came back, I was asked if I wanted to consult with another stylist, Daniel, known for being "great with color." I have dark brown hair, & he assured me the cinnamon red look I wanted was achievable. In retrospect, having now lost my long & super healthy hair, still recovering from excessive chemical damage 10 months later, I WISH I had just walked out the door. For context, I had healthy, fine hair in long layers, anywhere from 2A-2C mixed wavy/curly textures, with length about an inch past my bust. I had defined curls, shine, & softness, & barely heat styled. Daniel lightened my hair with a low volume (supposedly) bleach & put a heat lamp on it. The heat lamp was so close to my hair that I moved at one point & it melted the plastic hair cap. After, I noticed my wet hair felt dry & tangled when he was combing, but I was trusting the process. When he started blowing out, my hair was WAY too blond & visibly dry. We had to tone it again. After another toner & cutting layers - 8 hours later - the result was pretty but felt parched, & also was not what we'd discussed color-wise. I was headed out of town the next day, so he promised to tone me when I was back & I trusted him. Fast forward - I shampoo my hair on vacation. My hair is GUMMY, breaking & pulling out in clumps. I can't stop crying. My super healthy hair that I could run my fingers through whirl wet was now inexplicably matted & dry, to the point I couldn't even work shampoo in properly. My curl pattern was DESTROYED. I reached out to Daniel & he put me in touch with the salon owner, saying my hair seemed "healthy" condition when I'd left. When I got back to LA, he did a deep conditioning treatment & a keratin treatment on the house, which helped somewhat. He also cut a few more inches off due to the damage - mind you, we had originally discussed that retaining my length was extremely important to me. He said to come back in 2 weeks for the toner to achieve the final color I'd requested. Traveling again, I got a simple wash & set at a local salon bc at this point, I couldn't even manage my hair on my own anymore on a day-to-day basis. Again, I do not do chemical treatments. The stylist told me I had intense chemical damage & chemically burned hair. I ended up having to cut off more, leaving my hair a little past shoulder length. I reached out to Daniel letting him know about the chemical damage; at this point, he said because I'd gone to another stylist he "couldn't service my hair anymore." He wrote a long text where he falsely asserted my hair was in healthy condition when I'd left & that it'd been too long since the service for him to help. Like...what? I had sent numerous pics & videos of the matting, shedding, gummy clumps of hair to both you & the salon owner & you're going to try & gaslight me? You told me to come back later! For him to try & rewrite history was extremely disappointing, & I lost all respect for him. Given his lack of integrity, I cut my losses, blocked, & decided not to argue about it further. I had to cut my hair a third time into a shoulder length bob. Now, 10 months later, I've been able to grow my hair a few inches with consistent trims, conditioning treatments, & protective styles, but it is still so hard to manage. My curl pattern has not returned to normal. At this point, I am STRONGLY considering a big chop, which was the worst possible scenario IMO. I will have to start over & spend the next few years growing back all the hair I've lost & restoring it to the health that I had before I ever stepped foot in this salon. I have spent 100s of dollars on bond building & reparative products, as well as follow up visits at other salons. On top of that, the immense stress & anxiety of losing my beautiful & healthy hair for what should've been a simple service was extremely, extraordinarily depressing. If you made it this far, do yourself and the health of your hair a huge favor and GO ANYWHERE ELSE.

The highlights were highlighting

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Jays Afro Hands

4.5(8 reviews)

1.2 mi•Mid-Wilshire

Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

I absolutely love my hair! From start to finish, the experience was amazing. My locs came out…read morebeautiful, neat, and exactly how I wanted them. The attention to detail, professionalism, and care really stood out. Not only does my hair look incredible, but it also feels healthy and well-maintained. I've received so many compliments, and I couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking for someone who is talented, reliable, and truly takes pride in their work, I highly recommend booking with her.I'll definitely be back!

Avoid this place like the plague. These reviews must be from friends or family members. They don't…read moreanswer the phone Then hit you up saying they received a missed call. Their website is fake, and they're other hidden reviews are from several years ago all around the same time. They were sketchy about questions and answered about price but then would not give the complete address. Very very odd and unprofessional.

#besthaircolorist

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Sono Felice Hair Salon

Available by appointment

Edit: After having some time to reflect, I wanted to add a few things about my experience. Before…read moreleaving, we were asked to leave a review in exchange for a discounted service or free product, which I think is important context for anyone reading the reviews. While I'm happy with how my perm turned out, the salon was overbooked. I completely understand stylists working with other clients while hair is processing, but my digital perm took about 6 hours, with a lot of waiting when I was clearly ready for the next step because my stylist was occupied with other clients. He was called on by the front desk at least 3 times that new/different clients were ready for him. My friend and I were both there for over six hours--surprisingly, her full highlights took even longer. I was also confused by the pricing. During the consultation, I was told that a certain hair length would put the perm at around $400, while keeping the length I wanted would make it closer to $600. That was already surprising considering it was only about a 2-inch difference in length for roughly $200 more. But then my hair was cut to approximately the shorter length anyway, and my final price was still $550. I'm not really sure how the pricing was calculated based on that. My friend's highlights were $500, even though her hair is shorter than mine, and her hair ended up looking surprisingly similar to how it did before. Between both of our services, the pricing felt very high for the overall experience. I do want to emphasize that I'm satisfied with how my perm looks and appreciated the care my stylist took while he was actually working with me. Unfortunately, between the six-hour appointment, the amount of waiting, and the price, I'm not sure the experience was worth it for me.

Came in and requested highlights, but my hair needed a bit more than that...which was way outside…read moreof my budget. The assistant introduced me to Ms.Sophia and what an amazing experience I had after that. She recommended color to fix all of my issues and a cut to meet my budget and everything was wonderful. The hair washing stations were so comfortable and I really appreciated the effort to get my needs met. Would 100% recommend and would definitely come back when visiting from Florida!!! Thank you Ms.Sophia!!!!!

Barbie Pink Hair

Mermaid Blue Hair

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Angelina A.

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3 years ago

I can't express how grateful I am to have had Mary and her incredible team as the hair and makeup artists for my wedding. From the very beginning, Mary's communication and professionalism stood out. I knew I was in capable hands even before my trial. On the wedding day, the team's friendly and warm demeanor instantly put everyone at ease. The stress that often accompanies such an important day simply melted away. Their expertise was evident as they worked their magic on both me and my bridal party. Mary's attention to detail and ability to enhance everyone's natural beauty was remarkable. Every member of the bridal party looked absolutely stunning, and I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist who not only possesses exceptional skills but also genuinely cares about making your day special, Mary is the perfect choice. From her sweet disposition, to the way she brought everyone's inspiration pictures to life, to the touch up kits she provided, to her hyping me up for my first look, everything was absolutely perfect. My wedding day was a dream come true, thanks to Mary and her team. read more

Mary G.

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8 years ago

Perfect place to get your hair and makeup done for your wedding day! The beauty lab team was on time and diligent. They made everyone feel so comfortable and easy to talk to. They cater champagne and strawberries for your special day which is a supper plus points. Not only that but we all look super amazing! Thank you so much! read more

Alicia R.

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10 years ago

I was so happy with my red carpet glam. I was complimented all night. Mary was attentive and absolutely talented. She was really able to take what little I gave her and create an awesome look! Very professional, punctual and really listened to what I wanted. So good! read more

Kay K.

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9 years ago

Mary is good at what she does... This is my third time she has done my makeup and each time she gets better and better I recommend her to anyone who wants to slay read more

Kim W.

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9 years ago

Mary did an awesome job with my hair and makeup!!! She does amazing work . She is professional with marking people look amazing!!

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I came across Ashley from all the great recommendations I read on Yelp as I was stressed about…read morefinding a good makeup artist and hair stylist for a wedding I was invited to in L.A. Since I live in the Bay Area I knew it wouldn't be easy to find someone, but I am SO happy I found her! Ashley is a true GEM! She is sweet, fun, upbeat and just an overall doll! I was blown away from the minute I walked into her studio. I honestly have to say that the minute she started to work on my hair and makeup, I knew I had made the right decision. Ashley, I cannot thank you enough for a job well done. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had getting my hair and makeup done. Thank you for a job well done and for being so great with me! I would recommend her to anyone looking to get their makeup and hair done!

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4.8

(24 reviews)

I find that before anyone gets married, we take notes of what we like, love, prefer from other…read moreweddings, people, or events. You attend a wedding and you see a facet about this event that stands out above everything else, something so remarkably beautiful and you think: This. This is what I want. This happened to be my experience when attending a good friend's wedding. Above everything, her bridal hair was the most stunning vision that entire evening. A dream come true when I saw it! Before I was even dating anyone, I remember that everlasting look and thinking, one day I'm going to get married and I'll know exactly who to ask about this one important detail. Fast forward 4 years later, I am proposed to and immediately begin the journey of wedding planning and as promised to myself, I immediately reached out to this friend who in turn connected me with the lovely Laura Rocha. From the moment, I reached out with my first email inquiry to the very day of our wedding. Connecting and communicating with Laura was a lovingly, warming, creative, and detail-oriented experience. Booking with her and sorting out the details of what I wanted - all of it was nothing short of the best experience. Connecting with Laura was efficient and effective. We would schedule FaceTime calls and text as much as I needed to in order to have all of my questions answered. She took her time getting to know me, learned about my personality, my likes and dislikes. She provided different style examples for us to try during my bridal trial - which I am super grateful for as the original look I asked for I THOUGHT I wanted and once we tried it, I didn't like it at all. She offered a slightly different touch and in that hint of Laura's creativity a completely new vibe was formed! Something about her creative eye just knows what fits best yet she still gave me the space and opportunity to experiment to have that sense of "at least now I know." I always felt comfortable and safe with Laura. The contracts were simple, easy to read. The deals including multiple services for bridesmaids were very reasonable and the payments made it easier for me on a tight wedding budget. For the creativity and overall sense of peace that Laura emits when making such big decisions (to me) were honestly exactly what I needed during that season. Best decision I ever made was booking with Laura!!!

Went to her for a style for my engagement shoot was potentially going to book a hair trial and my…read morewedding hair. Wow. Was this experience one of the worst ones. She quoted me one price but as soon as she realized it was wedding related it went up $100 then she tried to sell me her hair extensions which were astronomical. Then proceeded to tell me she WOULD BE KEEPING THEM lol. She also told me I didn't know how to style my own hair and that she would "teach me". Crazy behavior. Stay away. Go anywhere else.

Brandy Allen

4.8

(18 reviews)