I have been going to Gina for 10 years and would not even consider going to anyone else. I have experimented a lot with my hair, going from super long to pixy, my natural brunette to red to blond. It has been such a fun hair journey and I would not have gone on it without Gina's amazing talents! She is a really talented colorist and stylist. I have felt brave to do things with my hair because I have always trusted that she is up for the challenge!! On top of that, she is really fun to be around and we always have great conversations. I consider her not just my hair stylist, but a friend too. Book an appointment...you will be so happy! read more

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Gina is caring and very talented! She genuinely cares for your hair :) Her salon is local and parking is convenient read more

**DAAAAAAMMMMMMNNNN GINA** Gina knows hair, y'all. Made an appointment for a haircut and sombré on her website: https://www.styleseat.com/mystyle/1056492 CHOP. CHOP. CHOP. From mermaid-porno-long hair To a fabulous layered medium-length. I LOOKED MIGHTY FINE. Then the sombré highlights (softer version of ombré) KICKED IN. POW. WOW. TA-DOW. HAIR LOOKED BETTER THAN EVER. Thank you, Gina. Loving my new look and referring you to everyone! (So many compliments, I can't deal!) PRO TIP: $10 off with Yelp Check-In! xoxo HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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Was looking to get a quick, professional haircut in the Westwood area during my break. I looked online and what attracted me to this location was the simple online reservation. My usual place is in koreatown and didn't really feel like making the trek there. Got there a bit early and Gina was finishing up with another client. The studio is inside the apartment buildings...next to Rite Aid. They give parking validation for the Trader Joe's lot across the street, 2 hour parking for $2. Gina was super nice and easy to talk to. Their salon is small and cozy. Gina gave me the exact haircut I was looking for. I received so many compliments on my hair!! She made my damaged, nappy hair look normal again! After the Yelp check-in, the cut was $50. I would definitely come back. =D read more

Ask for Gina! Loooooove my new hairstyle! She was very professional. First, we had a consultation, then wash, cut and blow dry!. Going back in a few weeks for some highlights. Awesome job! Reasonable price! Cute studio! They are located inside Phoenix Salon suite #122! $2.00 parking with Validation at Trader Joe's. read more

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This is a long-awaited review for my girl Gina. I have been going to her for the past 4 years and wish I found her even sooner. Gina always listens to exactly how I want my hair to be cut, and I am always so happy afterwards - before Gina, it always took me a couple months for my hair to grow out before I was happy with my hair but Gina knows best and delivers! She clearly has a lot of knowledge and is meticulous and detail-oriented about how she cuts your hair. Gina is not only great at cutting and styling hair but also just a really great human being. She remembers all our conversations that we've had in the past and asks about my life every time I go back. She cares not only about your hair but you as a person. Unfortunately, I'm moving out of LA but you bet I'm going to book my hair appointments with Gina every time I come back! read more

Gina has been coloring and cutting my hair for nine years and I am so grateful to have found her!! Throughout the years she has fixed bad highlights, done beautiful balayage, gotten me to blonde, back to brunette, short hair, long layers- you name it! She is super talented and knowledgeable about all things hair. She asks questions and gives honest feedback. I always appreciate how well she listens, her amazing attention to detail and her kind and funny conversations. Gina is THE best!! read more

Gina did my hair, and she was very patient and asked me lots of questions about what I wanted. She also listened to what I wanted out of my color and cut, and it turned out super cool. The only thing I would recommend is that if you're doing an edgier haircut and a fun color (I did indigo), you should tell her beforehand, so that she has an idea of what you want. I had a great experience, and I would highly recommend her. read more

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Gina's got mad skills!! Saved me from a terrible dye job! Turned my frown upside down. She gave me a great color correction/ombré with a super cute cut! She's fast too! A+ Gina!! Thanks so much! read more

The Bees Knees Studio - Color correction/ombré ;) Gina saved me! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been going to April for five or six years. I followed her over from Culver City and LOVE that she has started her own place. She is extremely talented and pays very close attention to detail. She is super easy going and it's always fun to chat with her while she works her magic. I used to have fairly blonde colored hair with lots of highlights and she is simply amazing with color. She would always give me a ton of depth and used a wide array of colors and tons of foils. I was always impressed with how carefully she worked and spread all the color out. These days, I'm back to my natural color with some subtle ombre and I love the look that she has created. Beautiful haircuts too, she always manages to create length and make my hair look longer than before the cut. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Gina's the best! She endorsed poor millennial decisions, saved a disastrous haircut and did a damn good job on both. Great attention to detail and very easy to communicate with read more

I've been keeping a secret from YELP because I've waited forever to post a review about Gina. The stylist: Gina is amazing! She executes exactly what I want each time and I love that she gives me her honest opinion. I've been coming to Gina for several years and she keeps my hair looking great and healthy. The space: located inside of Phenix, there are several "rooms" where different stylists have their own suites to do their work. She shares the space with April and although the space is cozy, it works. The prices are reasonable and I wouldn't go to anyone else! read more

I'm getting married in three weeks and did not want to entrust the cutting and highlighting of my hair to just anyone. April had great reviews and some of the most competitive prices in the area and I felt confident she would do a good job. I was not disappointed! She took the time to listen to what I wanted, gave some of her inputs on what she thought might work well for my hair texture and color, and then made it happen. I couldn't be happier with the end result! My highlights look perfectly natural and sun-kissed and the cut leaves me plenty of flexibility for doing my hair on my wedding day. Thank you so much! read more

I just got another fabulous haircut from April at The Bee's Knees! Validated parking (nothing to sneeze at in Westwood) for the Trader Joe's lot across the street, and a very talented staff. April is managing to maintain my length, I am growing out a bob, while still making my hair look incredibly healthy (I just stopped 3 years of bleaching). It is a rare treat to have a stylist that you can trust to do whatever they think is best. read more

Gina was really great! For Westwood, the price was not bad and she totally worked with my precolored hair so that it would look great and not feel more damaged than it already was. read more

I've been going to Gina for years! We've done many things with my hair. In 2011 we cut it short and gave me blunt bangs, in 2012 we bleached a few streaks and painted them purple, pink and blue. For the last year we've been doing ombre and I have to say this is my favorite. It looks amazing, not super platinum (I have espresso dark hair) or yellow just lighter. I was in the shop yesterday for a cut and update to my ombre. My hair was really really long and I was nervous that cutting it might take away from all the long long beachy wavy looks I keep oogling on pinterest. We'll we took 3-4 inches off and it looks phenomenol! Gina did a great job of taking up the length but still leaving it long. Sounds weird. I know. But its what happened. Also when updating my ombre she added some lighter pieces around my face and in my bangs, they look terrific. I love Gina and will definitely be staying with her for a long time! read more

April is great. she knows colors very well... I get complements on my highlights all the time! thanks April read more

Gina is the best!!! After moving to LA for school I needed to find a new hairdresser. When I originally came to Gina my hair was damaged, but on the mend. Gina was always aware of my goal to get healthy hair and guided me towards colors and styles that would help get me there. She does flawless color, uses quality products and provides a relaxing experience. She's easy to chat with and always makes sure you leave with exactly what you want. Thanks Gina! read more

I have been trying to find a stylist for quite some time now. But there was always some small detail overlooked, or something I was not happy with with each of the previous people that I went to. Parking in westwood village is usually difficult, but since they validate for the Trader Joe's parking lot across the street, it was not an issue. April is an awesome hair stylist. She'll talk with you and help you figure out exactly what you are looking for before she starts. I was very happy with the results! She takes real care with your hair. You can tell she is very passionate about her work. When she was done cutting my hair, instead of just styling my hair for me, she actually took the time to walk me through what she was doing, and why. I usually struggle with my hair, and can never get it how I want it. But now I actually feel confident that I will be able to style my hair to my liking! I had a fantastic experience at Bees Knees, and I'm sure you will too. I know where I am getting my hair cut from now on! read more

GINA IS AMAZING. She is sweet, kind, and realllyyyy listens to what you want and makes it happen. I'm naturally very curious and she's happy to explain what she's doing and why. Clearly a pro. Since she runs her own business, she's pretty booked, but totally worth it! read more

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April is an amazing hair stylist! Her haircuts are always fantastic and I leave feeling so refreshed and beautiful! April also uses amazing products that are eco and animal friendly (plus they smell great)! I'd recommend her for any of your hair cut or color needs - she knows her stuff and will always be truthful. read more

I found April through yelp and I was impressed by all the great reviews! I went in for a hair color, a nice dark red shade. She seemed very knowledgable and took her time. Once she was done it looked ok and a few hours after my appointment my roots started to get orange. I text her to ask if it was normal and she just said that she never had an issue with anyone else's hair and told me to wait until I washed my hair. My hair kept getting brighter and more orange as the days passed so I had to go elsewhere for someone to fix my hair color. I was really disappointed and I never heard back from her after the first time I contacted her about my issue. It's hard finding a good hairstylist in LA and I was hoping April would be that person but it really did not work out for me. read more

So far I'm a happy camper! Really enjoyed the experience and I've been very pleased with my haircut (even several weeks later). April was awesome and totally "got" me -- I didn't have a specific style in mind, just something classic without being old or overdone and she nailed it. I even managed to score metered parking when I went (but would also have been happy to do the TJ lot). There was no "hard sell" for hair coloring, products, etc. and I felt her prices were very reasonable. I made my next appointment before I left. Really happy and I'm excited to go back! read more

April is fantastic - I am 1 week post haircut and I could not be happier. She really listens to what you are looking for, offers great insight and options for your hair type. Definitely coming back! read more

I have been going to April for over 5 years now. She is AMAZING. Even though she already knows what I like/want, she always takes the time to verify with me the plan for haircut and color. When I first came to April, my hair was damaged and disgusting. She focused on bringing my hair back to health, without compromising on style and color. I have had everything from short to long hair, red to blonde color, and she does an exceptional job every time. Plus, she is just a really sweet, down to earth, intelligent person who deserves your business! read more

April is a genius with color. I've been going to her for years and whatever I ask for, blond, turquoise, brown, she rocks it!

Gina is so sweet! I sent her an email initially asking about a balayage ombre. She replied in a timely manner and answered all my questions thoroughly. I had never colored my hair before, so she explained everything and calmed my fears of having damaged hair for life. The night before my appointment I was debating once again whether or not I wanted full color or a balayage ombre (balayage was quite a bit more expensive too). When I got to the salon the next day she spent the first 10-15 min. discussing the pros and cons of each option. She said that the balayage would involve my hair having to be bleached and is relatively more damaging than full color. After I told her that I only wear my hair straight she agreed that full color might be a better option. We spent the next 10 min. picking out a color. I told her I wanted mostly a chocolate brown color with a hint of red. She reproduced the color I had in mind perfectly!! She explained everything throughout the entire process and I felt comfortable asking her anything. She is super friendly and taught me a lot about hair over the 3 hours that I was there. I liked how she didn't make me feel pressured to buy any of her salon products (although I ended up ordering them off of Amazon later because the shampoo I had at home just didn't leave my hair feeling the same way). She gave me a great cut as well. She's quick but super thorough and took extra time at the end to make sure all the ends were at the same length. I never felt like she was in a rush. You get $10 off your first visit. I'm definitely going to be coming back. Thank you Gina for an amazing first coloring experience! read more

Gina has been my stylish for at least 4 years now. Obviously I am happy. :) Highly recommended!

I have been going to April since I first moved to Los Angeles 5 years ago. My hair has never looked better! April is so sweet and very talented at what she does. She has a passion for hair and is very knowledgeable about the industry. I have gone through some major hair changes with April, including bangs and my first (and second) dye job. She made the transitions easy and fun and I am looking forward to many more hair adventures with her in the future. I always get so many compliments on my hair after April is done with it and I always look forward to visiting April and feel very lucky to have found her. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a good hair cut and/or color! =) read more

April is super rad!!! I always leave here feeling great. It's so lovely to get a quality haircut with good convo, in a peaceful enviroment!

I love Gina! I have gotten medium and short hair cuts and she always does a wonderful job. I truly believe she pays attention to MY PARTICULAR hair and my preferences. She takes into account my hair s texture, natural tendencies and my personal preferences. She's a great conversationalist as well! I LOVE the twist cutting technique! read more

Gina has been my stylist since I met her at the Culver City salon she used to work at. She cuts and colors my hair. She always gives me a style that's best for my hair and that's easy for me to maintain. She's very professional, friendly, upbeat, and personable without being overbearing. I highly recommend her to my friends and family! read more

The first time I went to Gina she gave me a chic layered bob with short bangs. I got countless compliments on it! The next time I saw Gina, I got a deep red, kind of wine colored ombre and I loved it. read more

This is a two part review. 1. of April...I have been going to her for years. She is the best hair stylist I have ever had. One of the reasons is she has kind of a hair obsession. She loves hair, it really is her passion... She loves what she does. AND she actually remembers your haircuts, so when you go back for you next cut she doesn't mess it up because she doesn't remember. She's great with color, extensions. She's always educating herself on the newest products, what's best for your hair.... She really is great. Her prices are REALLY good too. 2. The studio itself. It's cool. I only am review it because it's different than any salon I have ever been to and therefore may be different for others. It isn't a salon you just walk into... it's like a suite of many different types of salons. You walk in and check in to a main computer (there is usually a receptionist), April or her partner will be notified and come and get you. There suite is just the two of them in a really intimate setting, but it's really nice. You park across the street at Trader Joe's and they validate, that way you don't even need to worry about street parking. read more

Gina from The Bess Knees Studio has been doing my hair for about 2-3 years now and I just adore her. Not only is she fun and easy to talk to, she does an amazing job on my hair. I have long blonde hair and A LOT of it! When I visit Gina, she gives me a haircut and full highlights. I love that she takes her time, paying very close attention to detail. My hair always comes out beautiful AND the color is so natural looking people don't believe it when I say I have highlights. The studio is very quaint and quiet -- I like that as some studios are so loud, you can barely hear yourself talk. If you are looking for a new stylist, check out Gina and the Bees Knees Studio - you won't be sorry! A great salon and stylist, easy parking, nice location, and fair prices -- you just can't go wrong! read more

I've been going to Gina for quite some time now and always leave with a great haircut! She takes her time to make sure my hair cut is just perfect and is always professional and easy to talk with. read more

Long overdue review for Gina. I went to Gina roughly two weeks ago wanting an ombre look--my first time. Now, I have never had anything done to my hair nor any knowledge on the works but working with Gina was such a breeze. I had originally wanted a pink ombre but didn't have the exact look in mind. Before the actual coloring, we talked about the look that was best for me and best for my hair. I cannot stress enough how much I love her concern for maintaining hair health. We ended up deciding on a brown to orchid to golden-pink ombre for me because it was impossible to achieve the pastel pink look on my originally straight, black hair. The entire process took roughly 4.5 hours, but it seemed to go by much faster. Gina is so sweet and goes out of her way to make sure you feel comfortable. Overall, a wonderful first time experience. read more

I have been going to Gina for years! She is amazing and ridiculously good at what she does. I am so incredibly picky about my hair and I would never go anywhere else. She always does a phenomenal job on the color and cut. I get complimented at least once a day on my hair. I would recommend her to everyone! read more

Allow me to set the scene: me, 3 years ago, hair that I wanted GONE, but no hairstylist that I trusted. Enter Yelp, which led me to April. After seeing her rave reviews, I went in for what ended up being one of the best haircuts I've ever had: shoulder-length hair chop chopped into my first pixie cut. Yes, it was the first time I'd gone to April and yes, in hindsight, it might seem crazy to have asked a stranger to cut off all of my hair, but April just exuded such calm confidence that I couldn't help but want to go on that hair adventure with her. I've been going to April for my haircuts since, and had my first cut in the new studio space last night. The haircut was great (as always, seriously, I leave every time with a smile on my face) and the space is adorable and really convenient. April is sweet, funny, and really knows her craft. Go see her!! read more

Gina is the absolute best. After moving to LA, I was looking for a new hair stylist and found her based on her great reviews on Yelp. Turns out, they're all true. She's so sweet and is amazingly talented!! She's the best hair stylist I've had to date. She's especially great with coloring, I get my hair light need but I've seen her dark color work and it's also fantastic. I also love that she gives suggestions as to what would look good on you versus what you may ask her to do, so that you look the best when you leave! Her cuts are also great, and I'm always happy. Not to mention free bang cuts which is awesome for me! She is also very reasonably priced so I can afford to get my hair highlighted! She's incredibly sweet and easy to talk to, I just love her! read more