Melrose Hair Studio

Let me start by saying I am not the type of person who normally writes reviews. I have to be extremely impressed or extremely traumatized to muster the energy. That being said, I feel utterly obliged to honor the stylist who worked her magic on my hair. As a dish water blonde, I crave warm golden tones, but always end up with a slightly orange tint when the color fades. Plus, since my eyebrows are so dark, the golden blonde looks completely abnormal. Bianca managed to enhance my natural hair color with a shade that suits my skin tone, and actually included a color that matched my eyebrows, without sacrificing the warm tones I desired. She is nothing short of a color genius. That alone could have inspired this review, but that was not the only thing Bianca did to impress me. She managed to give my ultra thin hair a layered style that added body and texture. The icing on the cake, this haircut is totally low maintenance. In addition to the skills of my stylist, I was also impressed by the atmosphere of Melrose Hair Studio. The music is upbeat, the salon is small but feels spacious, and everyone is exceptionally outgoing and friendly. Overall my entire experience was extremely satisfying. more

I saw Adrina for the first time today for an eyebrow shaping and she was AMAZING! Completely reasonable price and she took her time to make sure everything was even and perfect. I was probably in her chair for at least a half hour because she didn't just put on wax and rip it off. She threaded my brows AND then got out the tweezers / scissors / etc. She didn't seem like she was in a rush to get me in and out and really made sure to do a great job. I HIGHLY recommend her. Great service! Pros: service / price / atmosphere / staff Cons: parking more

A very good place indeed, and this is why I think so: Pros: Great music, good vibe, good people, very skilled staff Cons: None... more

I started going to Melrose hair studio about 6 months ago because my old hair salon was never consistent, meaning I once in a while got good cuts. I heard about Melrose hair studio here on city search and I decided to try them, and now I go there every 3 weeks for a cut. Tita is always consistent with her good cuts (which is great because I don't have to worry wheather this time it'll be a good cut or not) and she is always on schedule (If my appointment is at 2:15, I am on the chair at 2:15). Other things I love about this place is that they really listen to you and accomodate all your hair needs/questions (whereas my old salon always thought she knew best and would cut how she thought is best rather than what I wanted). Lastly, Tita never rushes; always takes her time, which is why I think she always does a great job each time. There is also this stylist there that does amazing eyebrow clean ups. Pricing is suprisingly very generious, given the location and service. All in all, I highly recommend. more

Nice head massage while Tita washed my hair and great music to listen to. Feels like I am in a club. more

At Melrose Hair Studio, we strive to ensure a fun and rewarding hair experience. UnknownGal, if you really had such a negative reaction last week, why didn't you bring it up to your stylist before paying for the service? And if it really was that bad, why didn't you call the salon to complain afterwards? If there ever was a problem with a client's haircut or hair coloring, I would not hesitate to offer to fix it. I don't think you are being honest in your review and would like to speak with you directly. Please call me at the salon as I'd like to personally hear of your issues. Thank you. more

I don't cry! Not even at funerals, but last night I cried from the time I got in my car until, well, I HAVEN'T STOPPED CRYING!! THIS WAS HORRIBLE!!! I went in for HIGHLIGHTS and a TRIM!!! I CAME OUT WITH A WHOLE DIFFERENT COLOR ALL OVER MY HEAD AND A CUT THAT WAS SHORT AND WHISPY!! MY HAIR IS THICK! I DON'T LIKE WHISPY!! MY HAIR IS EVERYTHING TO ME, SO IF IT IS TO YOU, THEN DO NOT GO HERE!!! Pros: nice people Cons: EVERYTHING more

YAY! Rick is back working at Melrose Hair Studio. What? Were u missing or something? HAHA! I thought I lost you forever Rick! You don't know what I went through without you. Rick has brought my hair back to life and has put life into it once more! I love you you little hot thang you! And I love Tita for having you back. So, Tita....don't let this one go again! Pros: Rick is there! Cons: The lack of Rick, he needs to be there more days. So, get him while you can! more

Adrina the esthetician is an absolute skin goddess. I have never met someone so qualified in my life. I had had facials before but generally its to relax you and get a little moisture in your skin. Not only did she give me baby soft skin but my wrinkles practically disappeared. She gave me a full facial and got to the root of my t-zone problem skin, and really got in there with the extractor making me feel and look 150% better. Ending everything with a a full head and shoulder massage. What's wrong with her? Nothing. She has a nice personality and she is smart about her skin care. Three cheers for Adrina. I would recommend her to the pickiest bitches in LA for sure. Pros: Clear skin, relaxing environment, clean too! Cons: Better make an appointment, walk ins excepted but she is busy! more

Guys, ask for Tita - she is exceptional at cutting men's hair. She really takes her time and is very detailed in ""shaping"" the cut...at a fraction of the cost you would pay in Beverly Hills. Cool atmosphere and easy to get an appointment. This place is a great secret conveniently located right off Melrose! Pros: Ambience, Service, Head Rubs! more

I followed my stylist, Krissy, to this salon when she moved from the valley and I am SO glad I did! First of all, Krissy is much more comfortable at Melrose Hair... she's always been awesome but now she's happy and awesome. I would follow Krissy wherever she goes, but I'm really glad she landed here! I got a perm (yes, with the little plastic rods and stinky chemicals) and color in one visit, and I love it! No frizz at ALL, just pretty curls and shiny, shiny color. Pros: Great staff, wonderful service. They really listen. Cons: Parking more

I came in for a trim and a blowdry with curly hair and usually when I go to a salon they first overprice me and then they usually give me more then a trim but Melrose Hair Studio did exactly what I wanted for a decent price. I love my blowdry I'm going on my third day and it still looks great. I diffidently recommend this place and will be back there before the New Year. Pros: Ambience Cons: Parking more

I got an instant eye lift without the surgery. I have been a client of melrose hair studio for almost a year. I get a cut, style and color on a regular basis and I love it. I'm always wanting to change up my cut and Tita or one of her stylist nails it every single time. I meet the esthetician Adrina this time and we decided to shape up my eyebrows. I was a bit nervous, because I had them waxed before at another place and they were too thin and round. She took her time to tell me what her suggestion whould be and that she uses another method. The threading method. I read about it in some magazine but never tried it until yesterday. My brows look great. She did not thin it out and still gave me an arch. After she finished one brow she asked me how I liked it... I opened my eyes and could not believe at the difference. I can't believe I've been walking around with my old, unattractive brows. I look like I had an eye lift or something. I love my brows. Next time I will have to try out a facial. Pros: one stop shop Cons: Sometimes the parking more

I had an appointment at another salon and I was running late. I tried calling the person and she never answered. I get to the salon and she has another appointment and she can't take me. If she answered her phone, I probably would have never gone to Melrose Hair Studio. Pros: Music, people, comfort level. Cons: Parking (but it is easy to luck out and find something), salon was a little chilly. more

I was a returning customer to Melrose Hair Studio. I recently went to to get a simple hair cut....a what is considered today as a ""Posh Hair Cut"" and color. My shortest layer was about 12 inches long, so there should have been no problem getting this haircut and not to mention if anyone has been to beauty school should know this is a text book haircut. As she was cutting my hair it appeared she knew what she was doing. When I left my hair looked good. When I took a shower the next day and tried to style my hair, it was mangled! She had no idea how to cut this style. It turns out as she was cutting my hair, she was pushing my hair forward, which gave the illusion of it being shorter in the back and longer in the front. Also, she thinned my hair out way too much, which left me with horrible looking layers (and I was specific I did not want layers) and it looked like my ends were so dry and frizzled. With the hairstyle that I wanted she was supposed to have left long layers in the front, she thinned it out soo much that it looked like I had no hair at all. Just a straight cut all the way across is what it looked like. Now the color! She managed to do my roots okay, until she MISSED 2 SPOTS. Now I have to spots on my hairline in the FRONT of my head that are brown, my hair is blonde. I have never received a horrible haircut in my life. I was crying the entire next day. That following Monday I went back to show the owner what I was left with. She tired to fix it but there was no hope. The stylist left me with no volume in my hair. The owner, I could tell felt bad and asked what she could do, I said she could refund me my money back. And she agreed too. I was left with having to get extensions in order get the hairstyle I wanted. I will never go back there again. OH AND I RECOMMEND YOU ASK TO SEE THEIR BEAUTY LICENSE. I OVER HEARD THE ESTHETICIAN IS CUTTING HAIR, SOME HOW SHE STUMBLED UPON IT. I THINK ITS BECAUSE THEY ARE SHORT STAFFED. Pros: The Music in the Background. Cons: Under-Qualifyed Stylist! more

I have had many stylists in Los Angeles and NYC. And honestly this place kicks as* and takes names compared to the other salons I've been to. Prices are lower but do not make a mistake, Service and the End-Result is AWESOME. I gurantee it and stand behind this salon 110%. Tita (for haircuts) and Adrina (for facial treatments) this is the Dynamic Duo. Hands down there is no better combination in this town. Pros: Great Location in the heart of the Melrose Shopping District (Get services then go shopping) Cons: None more

I have been going to Tita to get my hair done for about five years now. I am a bit picky when it comes down to whom I let work on my hair. My hair is curly, thick and have lost of it, not everyone knows how to work on hair like mine. Tita won me the first time she cut my hair. She knew what to do starting from the relaxing shampooing and massaging all the way down to the finishing touches. Ladies if you are looking to get your hair dry or flat iron, Tita is the one! THE WOMAN JUST KNOWS WHAT SHE'S DOING. Also, best highlights I've ever gotten. Pros: Years of experience, friendly and professional Cons: The ladies are so good that the weekends can be a bit full more

THE BASICS -- (1) Tita nailed the cut - FYI, my cut isn't anything special, but even experienced people have messed it up somehow (2) the price is right - at $30 for a men's cut, that's not bad for a good cut in LA (3) the service was good - it was just Tita, so she had to take client phone calls, but still got me out of there pretty quickly and I'm sure that once business picks up she'll get a receptionist (4) she uses good products - Paul Mitchell Tea Tree for example. Pros: Killer Head Massage, Great Cut, Good Price Cons: None. more

I've been shuffling around LA looking for good hairstylists, and I think I might have found one I can visit regularly. Tita is great. I went in for a cut and dry -- she is very friendly and worked with me to get the right length, layers and bangs. My advice is to go in the morning when they open at 10 a.m. -- all the shops on Melrose aren't open yet so there is no traffic, ample parking and you can have your haircut in peace! Pros: friendly service more

I've been going to Tita for over seven years (followed her from the old Vous Hair Salon to her new digs at Melrose Hair Studio). You won't find a more professional or more courteous stylist. The cut and color are always the best. I've brought several friends to Tita over the years and none of them is disappointed. Her new staff at Melrose Hair are top notch too. I had a facial the other day from Adrina -- very relaxing. Pros: Very Professional and Courteous Staff. Great Cuts. Great Color. Prompt. Attentive. more