Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon)

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350 N Bedford Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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(310) 274-1553
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Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
Nelson J Salon (formerly Estetica Salon) - Beverly Hills, CA
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Best

I am a man. I got my hair straighten and cut , I was there for about 3 hours. they kept offering me drinks which was very nice. I got good price, good looking hair and that is al...

Worst

Corey is wonderful. But my experience with straightening has been awful. The first time I was told by the owner after having it done on a Saturday I could wash it Monday. It was s...

Hair Heaven 5/31/2009

I have been to so many hair salons since I moved to LA from NY and none have impressed me much. I had my hair done by Sylvia at Nelson J, and it looks great! By far the best my hair has looked since NYC. Pros: color, cut, location & service more
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The people at Nelson's saved my hair 5/31/2009

I have never felt compelled to write a reivew but i just had to for Nelsons' salon. I called them on a wednesday night ready to shave my hair off after it had been burnt and fried from a bad japanese straightening at a beauty school (yes, that was a mistake!). My hair was literally one large ball of fluff from root to tip. Pros: everything (except parking) Cons: hard to park during lunch hours more
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Fantastic color, friendly staff 5/31/2009

I came in after searching the web for an expert colorist to darken my hair without it turning out black. Nelson took one look at me and knew exactly what shade to choose, and assured me it would stay that shade. He was right... I've been coming back for six months and still love the color and have received so many compliments. Sara is amazing and sweet and I'm so happy I found this gem of a place! Pros: Consistent services, no drama Cons: Additional cost for blowdry more
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I LOVE MY HAIR 5/5/2009

I have been to countless hair colorists over the years from the ""valley"" to the westside and nobody I went to could nail the blonde color I always dreamed of having. The color always ended up looking too brassy or cheap, and never classy or realistic. It was frustrating and very expensive and I started to give up hope until I came across the name Nelson Chan while searching the internet for an expert colorist. It was very impressive that a major magazine nominated him as a top colorist and after reading more about his skills and experience , I was so excited and booked an appointment immediately. Nelson ended up being the best hair colorist that I have ever had and gave me the EXACT color I wanted. He corrected past damage with some amazing treatments and my hair looks like the kind of hair that you see on models in magazines! For the first time in my life I have been stopped by strangers who want to know where I get my hair done and I feel so excited to refer them to Nelson because I know he will make them look gorgeous! I would also like to add that Nelson and EVERYONE of his staff members were so sweet and made sure that my experience was a comfortable and happy one. Nelson's salon is located in Beverly Hills so I was expecting some arrogance and attitude but there is absolutely none of that here! Please see Nelson if you are seeking the best in color and hair care. You will be so happy you did! Oh and by the way, his prices were extremely reasonable and lower than most of my previous stylists! Pros: VERY PROFESSIONAL, TALENTED STAFF Cons: nothing more
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This salon rocks! 5/4/2009

Sara is wonderful! I can't say enough about the whole salon. Every person I encountered was professional and friendly. Absolutely no Beverly Hills attitude. I just wish I lived in LA. Sara gave me the most perfect brunette color and great cut. She rocks!! more
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never had been more happier!!!!!! 4/12/2009

so i have been to the salon two times, i have to admit i would put my stylist to work. i had been getting my hair colored at a salon for several years but it was the same thing and the wrong color all along. i visited ray at nelson j and he not only did an amazing job on my color but also taught me things about my hair that i had no clue about. he used aveda colors which do not fade and add so much shine. my hair looks so natural with highlights that looked like the sun kissed it. its perfect!!!!! the cut lies just right with out me having to do to much to it(the products he recommended did the trick). i highly recommend him for any hair needs oh and ask for their complimentary shoulder massage. i will be back again and again. thanks ray! Pros: beautiful salon, great knowledge Cons: parking more
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Best Salon in Town for Hair and Color. 4/11/2009

I have been going to this salon for the last year. It is extremely professional and has great people working there. I see Sandra every 2 weeks to get my hair cut she does the best mans hair cuts ever, I could not imagine letting any one else touch my hair again. Pros: Best Salon in Town for Hair and Color. Cons: No reason not to go. more
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The BEST hair cut & color 4/11/2009

I went to Sylvia at Nelson J for the 1st time this Friday. She came highly recommended by a friend. I can honestly say that my hair has never looked better. The color is perfect, and the hair cut - exactly what I wanted. Pros: Location, Skill Cons: Not One more
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Satisfaction reaction! 4/6/2009

I love this salon. First let's talk about the shampoo bowls. You get the treat of fully reclining while they shampoo your hair! Suzanne gave me the best shampoo of my life! That girl's fingers are magic. Jackie did my color (platinum blonde) and it turned out absolutely perfect! Sandra did my cut and I have to say the biggest kudos go to her. I asked her to do a really short hair cut on me. I wanted something like a pixie cut just to see if it looked good with my face and to see how short I could wear it. The cut she gave me is close to Rhianna's but it's edgier. I don't know if this makes sense but I feel like Sandra helped me find my face. The cut she gave me is very me and I feel sexay, confident, strong and beautiful all the time. The cut is so easy to style and it looks better and better as it grows out! Yay Nelson J! I can't forget their esthetician, Jeanie (sorry if I spelled her name incorrectly). She's from Hawaii and she did a microdermabrasion on me that was fantastic and counseled me through some skin issues I've been having for about 5 years. She's delightful and her treatment was both effective and relaxing. I love the fact that they use Aveda products and the salon smells delicious because of it. Lauren and Rosa at the front desk are super friendly and accommodating. Jackie recommended product to keep up my color and they had it at the front when I checked out after my appointment. I also picked up the Brazilian Acai Hair Mask (which I was told is formulated by Nelson himself) and it's been making my hair sinfully soft since my last visit. Thanks guys! (btw, my user pic was taken well before this review so that's not what my hair currently looks like) Pros: Great experience all around! Cons: What are the drawbacks? more
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Greatest Salon 4/4/2009

I had the most amazing experience last week at Nelson J. The place is beautiful, and the atmosphere is so down to earth. From the moment I stepped into the salon, I felt very comfortable and was well taken care of. Nelson stopped by to see how I was doing and to see if I needed anything. The rest of the staff is very friendly. Pros: Excellent Staff Cons: Parking more
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GREAT COLOR WORK 4/3/2009

I have had bad hair coloring experiences with my former salon so I was ready for a change and went online and searched and read all the great comments about Nelson J Salon. I had a very positive first time experience with this salon and will be a repeat customer provided they don't get too expensive. The staff is friendly and helpful and not snobs at all. The staff offered hot tea and there was homebaked goodies! Nelson was in the salon on my first visit and greeted me personally and was constantly checking on his clients making sure everything is good. Nelson is very hands on and attentive, and interacts with his clients. Vivian my stylist was patient and listened to my concerns and colored my hair a natural dark brown. The best part was the 25% discount for first time clients when you bring the printout from Citysearch. After my visit a week later Nelson personally called to ask if I had any concerns or questions. Talk about great follow-up! The salon does not have their own parking lot so if your appointment is on Saturday you're in luck...park at the underground parking lot at 9665 Wilshire Blvd they charge a flat rate of $7.00! Pros: GREAT AND TALENTED STAFF Cons: PARKING A BLOCK AWAY more
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PLACE 4/3/2009

I've been coming to Nelson for a few years now and he always does a great job on my hair. I've changed my hair color a couple times in the few years I've been going and each time it comes out just like I wanted. HE?S WONDERFUL. He recently moved across the street and is kind of hard to find. So if you?re having trouble looking for the salon just call in and the front desk girls will help you out. They?re so sweet! My first time coming over to the new place and of course I wasn?t able to find it but one of the girls offered to come out and get me. The salon is still a little messy and parking is a little difficult but all that doesn?t matter when you leave feeling good about yourself. The assistants are really nice not once did they forget to ask if I wanted something to drink while I waited. Pros: VERY PROFESSIONAL, TALENTED STAFF Cons: LITTLE HIDDEN more
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No. No. No. They put spots in my hair. DONT BOTHER. 4/3/2009

No. No. No. Do NOT GO....I read the good reviews on here and made my apt.....(big mistake).... Pros: good customer service doesnt make my hair look good Cons: unprofessional, bad technique more
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great haircut.... 2/21/2009

I love my hair cut. Q.B was very talented with hair cutting. my hair color did not turn out the way i wanted it but the owner was nice enough to schedule me an appt to come in and have it corrected. so im crossing my finger that it will be right this time. but otherwise everyone in the salon is very friendly and the salon is decorated very nice it has a modern touch to it. Pros: friendly staff Cons: meter parking more
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BEST COLOR AND CUT by Sara 2/10/2009

I'm been searching for a great stylist that can listen and vision what it is I want my hair to look like. I've been thru half a dozen stylists all over LA and just recently I decided to take a risk, I read reviews on LA city search and I booked my appointment on LifeBooker dot com, got a great discounted price and I left the salon with the best hair cut and color of my life. This is it, I can't go anywhere else, I've finally found my salon and stylist I love. I got my hair cut and colored last Thursday, since then I get compliments everywhere I go. I am so incredibly picky about my hair, so when I left the salon and paid only $200 for a full color, cut and blowdry I really won the jackpot. Not to mention that everyone at the salon was extremely nice and welcoming. The shampoo bowls are the most comfortable I have ever sat in, your neck is not in pain and you can completely relax. The whole staff is very knowledgeable about all their products, colors, and services. The owner introduced himself and welcomed me. Pros: Aveda Product Line, Knowledgeable Staff, Ambience, Prices, Friendly Cons: A little hard to find, but the receptionist will help instruct you where to go. more
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Sara rocks!! 12/16/2008

I read all of the reviews on City Search before choosing Nelson J. Salon. If it didn't already have such rave reviews about the customer service, quality of service and non-pretentiousness I would have stopped at the address: Beverly Hills. Being intimidated by high prices and snobby rich folk (I know-I'm sure it's only a stereotype. I've got nothing against the people of the 90210 area code), I usually avoid this city like the plague. But I'm glad I didn't. The reviews I read were all dead-on! The customer service at this salon was impeccable. After being treated so nicely I thought for sure the prices would be through the roof for such luxurious service. But they weren't! I got a color (no cut) at a very reasonable price. Initially, my appointment was set up with Nelson. He met with me and advised me that due to the fact that he is the owner he charges significantly higher prices than the rest of his stylists. I really appreciated his honestly. He graciously set me up with Sara after I opted for the less expensive deal and Sara was fantastic!!! Both she and Nelson really listened to me and took time to make sure they interpreted my goals accurately. They made me feel comfortable and at ease by explaining what they were going to do to achieve the look I wanted (I don't like surprises when it comes to my hair). Sara did an amazing job with my color. I am VERY particular about my color. So much so that I usually do it myself because I don't trust anyone else to get it exactly the way I want it. But I now trust Sara! She definitely knows what she is doing. I will be going back to this salon for sure...even if it is in Beverly Hills ;) Pros: Non-pretentious and knowledgeable staff; reasonable prices Cons: parking more
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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT 11/30/2008

We want to say thank you to all our clients who has been writing review and supporting our business. Our mission is to make sure every guest in nelson j has great exprience. Getting great hair and great service is the key. Again thank you every much for all you support and looking forward seeing you soon. Pros: Everything Cons: nothing more
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You got it all wrong 11/29/2008

I went into Nelson J Salon to go from a blond to a brunette. I was very upset when my hair came out an ashy red color. I expressed my concern to the stylist but she insisted it was just the lighting and that it was brown. I called back a couple days after the appointment to ask if I could get it re-done and they said that they would need to charge me, for a SECOND time. Two weeks later I am still getting comments on my red hair. Cons: Unwilling to help and not good with color more
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Friendly Salon 9/25/2008

Best Customer Service, friendly staff, and Sandra is very talented hairdresser, Nelson was kind enough to say hello. I was in LA for a day (from Australia), and was recommended by a friend and after found the reviews on citysearch, I decided to call the salon in the morning. I was happy to get the appointment at 10.30am. Thanks to Sandra, I am very happy with my hair. She is such an easy going person and very professional. I was also happy with the manicure (sorry, I would love to know the manicurist's name). However, disappointed since it was my first time, I didn't get the 25% discount like everybody else. :-( Maya M. Pros: Friendly and professional Cons: Too expensive. No first discount for me. more
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beautiful natural color 8/30/2008

Since moving to Los Angeles 5 years ago I have been in search of colorist who could give me the same beautiful natural looking blonde color I was getting in Toronto. After going to Frederick Feckai Salon, David Paul (and Saw David Paul himself who was the first to destroy my hair), Louis Lacari and countless other high end salons, paying up to 400.00 a color job, I ended up having to chop off all my long blonde hair which had become yellow, and broken, dye it brown, and grow it out to start all over again. I grew it out for 2 whole years, and I very nervously saw Nelson today. He did a truly amazing job! Thank Gawd too, because if he didn't I would have lost my mind! If you are looking for beautiful, natural looking color that is easy on your hair, Nelson at Nelson J is your guy! more
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Premier colorist turns heads with trendy looks and personal makeovers in his upscale, modern salon.

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  • Premier colorist turns heads with trendy looks and personal makeovers in his upscale, modern salon.

  • 4/16/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Sat 9am-6pm
  • Neighborhoods: Beverly Hills
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