October 22, 2009

Wilshire Beauty Los Angeles

It’s a classic case of beauty supply and demand. The legendary destination for hair care, skin care, and every other primp product imaginable stays strong with updated sections like Shades of Green for ecofriendlies and specialized sun protection.

  Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Ecofriendly

September 8, 2009

Byron & Tracey Los Angeles

Get penciled in for color with Tracey Cunningham and you’ll find yourself in a foiled, painted, and highlighted celebrity sandwich. All anyone cares about is hair.

  Beauty, Celebrity Sightings

September 8, 2009

Goldbear Academy Student Salon Los Angeles

Being on a budget can be a beautiful thing: Save on hairdos ($6 blowouts, $6 haircuts, $20 color), facials ($11-$30), and nails ($7 manis) at this stylish, modern beauty school. Call ahead for appointments.

  Beauty, Cheap

September 8, 2009

Fantastic Sams Los Angeles

The cheap, fast blow-dry nobody in Hollywood wants you to know about.

  Beauty, Cheap

September 8, 2009

Refuge for Hair Los Angeles

Sharp haircuts at this clean, modern salon go for less than $50. Walk-ins welcome. Really.

  Beauty, Cheap, Walk-Ins

September 8, 2009

Yuki Sharoni Los Angeles

Pretty, please. Cool-girl cuts, ladylike color, and a collection of products loved as much by the ladies who lunch as those tethered to their desks.

  Beauty, Edgy, Ladies Who Lunch

September 8, 2009

Studio Alexandria LA Los Angeles

Oh, sugar, sugar. Your all-natural, antibacterial, skin-conditioning, hair-removing paste is always so fine when applied by the experts at this clean, modern salon. Aw, honey, honey, it actually doesn’t hurt a bit.

Photo: Stefanie Keenan / Courtesy of Studio Alexandria LA

  Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Drop Your Panties