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.

XO STUDIO
1126 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 209-1000 ‎
xostudiola.com

Ali Hair Salon
10911 Kinross Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-3405
(310) 208-6300 ‎
alihaircare.com

Henri Salon & Spa De Beaute
1080 Glendon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-2908
(310) 208-7531 ‎
henrisalon.com

Please let us know what you think of these salons!

“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.

Long Beach Show Name

Really this “Long Beach Hair Show” is called the ISSE and the contact information is:

15825 N. 71st Street, Suite 100Scottsdale, AZ 85254
800-468-2274 (480-281-0424) fax: 480-905-0708
info@probeauty.org

Long Beach Hair Show

January 29-31, 2011

The show is scheduled to be at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Long Beach Hair Show Tickets

Tickets are normally purchased in advance and the show is only for professionals inside the industry.  You can purchase tickets directly from the official website which even has a facebook page!

The Long Beach California Hair Show website is located at: http://www.probeauty.org/isselb/

You will need to register on the ISSE website for tickets or you may still be able to exhibit depending on the availability.

Long Beach Hair Shows

Long Beach Hair Shows California

There is plenty of parking, hotels, and food located very close to the convention center in Long Beach which makes for a much easier trip.  The center is also right on the waterfront which attracts a wide variety of exhibitors.

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%.

Ventura Boulevard Encino California Hair Salons

What would you expect for a $10 cut on Ventura Boulevard?  At least fair treatment and polite service right?  When you visit a hair salon you should expect to be able to make an appointment in advance if you want or wait for the soonest available stylist.  Clients should receive comfortable seating, pleasing music, and be able to communicate in English.  If your stylist can not speak English how can you work out payment, style, or receive suggestions for the cut?  Don’t be fooled, there are many hair salons with in 10 minutes of Encino that offer high end style with professionals who are not just looking to make a quick buck in another country.

Veronica Is Only 10 Mintues From Encino!

Veronica has been working as a professional hairstylist in Westwood Village Los Angeles for over 18 years.  She has trained in Scotland, England, and has a current California License as well as many certifications.  If you are driving from Encino California she has available times from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. so that you can miss all of the commuter traffic.  Book your appointment around 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. when traffic is heading north.  This way you will be able to travel south quickly.  Travel from Encino with no traffic for around 10-15 minutes and drive back north after 8 or 9:00 p.m. when there is almost no traffic heading north.  You will receive a high quality cut, Brazilian hair straightening, colour correction, or a simple blow dry at a reasonable cost.

All of Veronica’s clients receive complimentary drinks, magazines, lounge music, and candy!

Visit Veronica Here:  http://www.capellilounge.com/veronica/

Veronica has limited spots from 6-9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays so be sure to contact her reservation desk right away or book online and request Veronica at http://www.capellilounge.com/appointments/

Ventura Blvd Encino CA Hair Salon

Make sure you mention that you found her on HaircutLosAngeles.com for a discount on the detox treatments as well!

Garvey Ave Hair Salons Los Angeles, CA

Mekong Hair Salon
(626) 569-4893

Rainbow Hair Salon
(626) 401-3787

J J Hair Salon
(626) 280-4203

Lucky Hair Salon
(626) 448-9335

Natural Hair Salon
(626) 571-8479

D’s Hair Salon
(626) 280-5010

TBR Hair Salon
(626) 575-1469

Hair Salons On Ventura Blvd Los Angeles CA

Wisteria Lane Hair Design‎
17938 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA‎ – (818) 996-8845‎

Lollicut Children’s Hair Salon‎
18663 Ventura Boulevard #128, Tarzana, CA‎ – (818) 342-6171‎

JAZYHAIR‎
15125 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA‎ – (818) 388-2606‎

Carmen’s Kids & Co.‎
17213 Ventura Boulevard, encino, CA‎ – (818) 501-4472‎

Epic the Salon
17247 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA‎ – (818) 986-2034‎

Human Hair Wigs and Extensions Importers‎
15125 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA‎ – (805) 426-5227‎

Kristine Hair Designs
15125 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman oaks, CA‎ – (818) 209-8513‎

Dermal Filler Experts Juvederm, Restylane, Blue Spa‎

14622 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA‎ – (888) 955-2583‎

Shanaz Hair Design
12930 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA‎ – (818) 515-1345‎

Krissy Hair Stylist & Colorist‎
14615 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA‎ – (818) 501-1855‎