September 25, 2009

Polish Los Angeles

Pretty is as pretty does inside the sweetly sophisticated parlor. Ecofriendly nail lacquers, extra-friendly skilled manicurists, and magazines galore make it the ideal girly hideaway off the Sunset Strip.

  Beauty, Ecofriendly, Lady Business

September 8, 2009

Thomas Chance Hairdressing Los Angeles

Hiding behind a gurgling fountain inside the luxurious, attitude-free salon, a handpicked team of high-end hairdressers use the latest techniques (balayage, Brazilian straightening) to achieve sexy looks that never go out of style.

  Beauty

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

Strip Waxing and Lingerie Boutique Los Angeles

Skilled technicians, high-quality wax, and excellent post-care products will get you quickly and virtually painlessly out of any hairy situation (especially those involving your bikini line).

  Beauty

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