Since the stylist makes their own hours many do not work as much as they would in a corporate job or other business and in turn make less money as well.  It is common to see hair stylists that work only two or three days a week.  Since many stylists work almost only in cash they are able to hide their money from state and federal taxes.  They hide their records in case of an audit and since in many cases they pay less tax illegally than we do they may work less hours for more money.

Hair stylists also receive tips which may make up 20% or more of their cash income which is also normally not accounted for accurately.  The stylist rarely tip out others in the salon business and seem to be more stingy with helping reception, assistants, and other people who are helping the stylist when compared to tipping out bus staff or hostesses in the food and dining industry.

Many stylists will work one day during the week and one day during the weekend so that their mix of weekday and weekend clients will be able to make appointments ahead of time.  Normally their work days start late around 8, 10, or even after noon.  Stylists may also stay in their salons to eat, drink alcohol at their work lounge, and take new hair clients as late as 9:00 PM at night.

The problem that many salons face when bringing in new stylists is that they really do not have enough work for them.  They can offer a great commission structure with no base and then if there are no clients the stylist will be out time, transportation money, and they may not have made anything because no clients came to their location for the new stylist.

Reception and other staff at hair salons in Los Angeles are normally treated poorly with low income ranging from $10-$20 per hour.  They typically receive few benefits, and the stylists may treat them as a lesser part of the salon because they are not dealing with hair directly.  If you do work in reception for a hair salon, demand a livable wage of at least over $20 per hour, work into more of a managerial position at the salon, and do not be easily manipulated by stylists and owners.

Hair stylists can take months and months of vacation time because they normally set their own schedule.  In some cases when they take 3-6 months off or more they may loose much of their client base because they would have needed to visit another stylist during this time.  A 20-30% decrease in clients after a 6 month vacation might be expected based on a few examples we have seen in the area.

1) They charge too much for haircutting

Many salons in Los Angeles overcharge for hair cutting because it is what men receive most of the time and the salon owners know that women will normally pay three times or more for their services in the salon.  The way they get around this is by charging men $30 or more for basic haircutting and give it away for free when women purchase the other color, feathers, or blow drying services.  If you do get a cut in an area near students or really any other location in LA, you should be able to find a high quality haircut for around $10 or even less in many cases.  The owners of the salons will say you will wait longer but the reality is that you will spend less time trying to make an appointment and just get your hair cut the way you want for less money.  Do not be manipulated by this scam on mens haircutting.

2) They offer products and services that are unhealthy

Even today many salons in Los Angeles will offer the Brazilian Blowout, Blow Dry, or other chemical straightening treatments even after they have been proven to be unsafe and OSHA has shut down the problem in many salons.  There is no “free of chemical” product that is a “chemical” product and in a salon with little ventilation or in an upstairs environment it has been proven to cause negative health effects.  Also salons that offer shampoos and conditioners that are artificially chemical based and not from a proven organic source are things to watch out for.  PureOlogy is not from plants and is it only pure chemicals that salons are pushing you spend additional money on because it “works better” but in reality it does not and it is best to try out many natural healthy products from sustainable sources first.

3) Pay more for parking

Salons that are located in busy areas tend to force you to park blocks away from the salon in a limited parking structure, valet your car for $8 or more, or pay to park on the street and risk a mistaken parking ticket.  Don’t be fooled by these salons and use a service that comes to your location or home to provide the salon quality service.  You can also pick a salon that allows for free parking!

4) Tries to only take cash

These salons that try to only take your cash may not reporting their taxes legally and pocketing your money on services.  This makes it harder for you because your money, which would normally be divided into various taxes, is not spent on your local government but instead on the hair salon’s personal needs.  This hurts everyone around you and only provides incentive for quick money to the salon owner and the stylist which is normally spent on extra unnecessary beauty products, local bars or clubs, as well as unnatural beauty procedures for the owners and stylists.  To solve this, pay with your credit card and insist that your stylist receive their tip from the credit card processed.

4) Stylist does not spend time on your needs

Many times a stylist will try to get through as many haircuts as possible.  Don’t be fooled, they are not able to do as good of a job unless they are really spending the time necessary to use an appropriate cutting technique and provide a full service.  This take an hour or more for a typical mens haircut which you can find in Los Angeles for $10!  Do not be ripped off with a mens cut at $30 or more even with a free drink, older women stylists with ancient education, and inattentive reception and staff.  Get with a salon or stylist that will fit your needs, will come to your house for a $10 cut even if it is for the whole family, and will service you in a way that makes you feel comfortable. 

If you need a new salon, let us know!  Call or text (802)445-5626 for a list of great salons in your area or email hairstyle@haircutlosangeles.com directly.

“OSHA, the agency responsible for workplace safety and health, issued an alert warning Sept. 30 that samples of Brazilian Blowout and Acai Professional Smoothing Solution, which is sold by the same company, contained high levels of formaldehyde. A variety of testing methods showed samples containing between 4.85 percent and 10.6 percent formaldehyde. When Canada’s health agency tested Brazilian Blowout, it found 12 percent formaldehyde.” -oregonlive.com

OSHA - Alert Warning Brazilian Blowout and Acai Professional Smoothing Solution

Please be careful which product brand names you are purchasing.  Ask to see the original bottle and look for the brand.  Be sure it has been tested by a trusted agency.

Inside the Los Angeles “Westwood” district is the commercial center “Westwood Village” and the location of salons that have existed for over 30 years!

Other salons have gone away or have a significantly reduced staff. These Barber Shops include small chains that once had a few locations in Westwood but have reduced their space to just one location.

Contacting Barber Shops In Westwood California 90024

The easiest way to really see what the barber shops are like in Westwood is to park in a free location like on Vetran or in the free two hour parking structure on Broxton.  Then you can easily walk to many of the barber shop locations.  You can also reserve an appointment online on the hair salon websites.

Calling the salons directly will also give you the most up to date information from their receptionist.  You should be able to receive pricing, a free consultation, and find out about other services that are included at no additional cost.   Seven days a week and 24 hours a day.  They also offer event services and private services for specific clients in need.

How much should you pay at Barber Shops in Westwood?

Expect to pay the appropriate price depending on the level of service.  Westwood is where UCLA is located so there are many students that need inexpensive haircuts.  There are salons that offer $5 haircuts but you may not receive the type of professional service you are looking for.

Tipping At Barber Shops In Westwood California 90024

Most people tip according to their service.  If they feel their service was excellent and it really improved their look a tip may be 25% or more of the total bill.  If the service was so poor they wish they had not come a tip might be nothing.  The average tip for a hair cut or style is about the same as going out to eat at around 15%.  If you have other assistants who service you directly besides the stylist you may also want to tip them directly for great work at around 5-10%.

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Feature your new Brazilian Blowout or Blow Dry service, let others salons know about your new products, and get more clients by advertising as a stylist!

It’s a treatment that lasts from about 90 minutes to 4 hours depending on your hair type.  There are many brands with a similar treatment as seen at the Los Angeles Hair Show and some salons have many of them.  You hair goes from frizzy to straight and it reduces your blow dry time for 12 week or more.

Just because you see a logo or a link does not mean that it is the real thing.  Be sure to visit the salon in person and ask your stylist to show you their cosmetology license (and business license for Los Angeles).  Do not be fooled by people who just started working in the hair industry after they received the treatment.  Be sure to use a stylist that has years of experience in complete hairstyling solutions including cuts, color, and conditioning treatments so you receive the complete package!  We have seen this treatment cost between $100 – $1200 in Los Angeles depending on the type of hair that you have so be sure to get a quote first before you buy.

Have you had your hair colored?  Please let us know by adding your comments on this page.  Let us know why you did it.  What was your “mood” before the color and what was your mood after?

Mood Ring - Hair Designs

We suspect that people have darker hair color in the winter and also have darker moods during the winter time of year.  The same may be said about the summer and light hair.

If you color hair, let us know what you think by adding your comments on this page.  We reserve the right to edit any of the information on this site.

Easy Hair Styles?

O.K. so maybe this style is not so easy but why do the same thing as everyone else?  Be creative when completing your easy hair style and you could find yourself with a creative updated look!

Easy Hair Style Back Photo

One of the most difficult things for someone to complete when doing an easy hair style is the look of the back of the hair.  Many people have hair that stands straight up in the back when cut short so be sure to leave enough length that the hair lays down or at least looks the way you want with some product.  Notice again how the hair style goes well below the ear into the face.

California Hair Salon Style

Haircut Los Angeles is dedicated to providing you with new information about hair salons in California.  If you hear of one please email us so we can send out a reporter or provide us with some of the company information so we can publish it on this site.  Email us directly at hairstyle@haircutlosangeles.com for more information.

Many people review hair salons on InsiderPages every day so that other people know which places are the best to go. This really solves the problem of bad customer service because if people do not give you good reviews then other people are less likely to visit your business. Putting the power back in the hair cut consumer is a great idea and has really done great things for the entire industry. Other examples of review sites include CitySearch and InsiderPages.

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