Cristophe Salon

Cristophe Salon offers unique color concepts with unparalleled panache. The hip, vibrant environment makes you feel like you?re in the middle of a fashion show. The stylists have a bit of an edge--from creative color schemes and rocker cuts to glistening blow-outs. Cristophe is fortunate to have one of the city's best colorists- Michael Haase. He can tinge your mane from subtle to shocking with an eye to fashion's next trends. I?ve been going to Michael for my color and cut for years and he is, without a doubt, an innovator and creative genius! He has revolutionized the hair industry through his pioneered shearing hair edges to create sharp, sleek movements! Michael has been a part of the world of fashion, doing editorial work as well as fashion show looks and putting his signature style on various A list celebrities. So, if you?re able to get an appointment with him, then you?re one step closer to looking like a you just stepped out of the movies! Michael brings your hair to life with his signature techniques and personalized color formulas. He spends a generous amount of time analyzing your hair, based on the shape and texture of your hair. He does an amazing job of finding out your wishes and explaining his vision for your best cut. The result: flawless highlights and an innovative hair design. He creates a look that makes you feel like you stepped out of a fashion photo shoot! I always get tons of compliments. Trust me, you won?t be disappointed! Pros: Ambience Cons: Pricey more

He gets it. He just gets it. You can go into that man with the most horrific weave and you'll come out looking like Jennifer Aniston. I got a botched haircut from another hairdresser and had to go into Michael with my tail between my legs, lookin like a soccer mom. He threw me in that chair, did his magic and had me transfmored back into the 20 something I knew I really was. He's awesome. I have never had softer, sleeker, sexier hair in my life. And people see it. I get compliments on his work everywhere. And I'm like yeah, I know a guy... bam here's his card. The dude is dope, to say the least. You got frizz, no problem, you got a football shaped head, don't worry about it. He cuts hair that looks good on YOUR head, not nicole kidmans. I don't even have to tell him what I want. I just sit down and shut up and it's always perfect. Pros: sleek smooth hair, unite products, cucumber water more

I had no idea who Michael Haase was until I got home from being hair model with Unite Eurotherapy and 'Googled' him. Holy cow do I feel like an idiot! Upon arrival he essentially ordered me to be quiet yet was extremely professional at the same time (I have had so many bad hair-cuts I've apparently gotten used to explaining every detail of what I want done to ensure minimal damage, plus I had no clue who he was, such a silly girl). He felt my entire scalp, cheekbones, and neck, examined my facial features, had me stand up, turn my head, look him in the eye... all before even touching a comb let alone a pair of scissors. He envisions his work before he begins, a true master. I mentioned to him I had been thinking about going short for a while (I was shoulder length pre-Michael) and he ran with it. The cut is a little shorter then I wanted but it looks terrific! If you want a simple trim of your layers-ala-Aniston go to SuperCuts. If you want to change your look to enhance your features, go see Michael. (And look into being a hair model for Unite's training courses, it's a free cut and color and you get free AWESOME products!!! They didn't even give me the 'ok, now where's my tip?' look!) more

Michael Haase, fist let me say there are not enough stars on this rating system. Highly recommend is clearly an understatement! I am a New York transplant, and I have been to many high profile salons, whose prices are steeper than Cristophe. I was so fortunate to have my NY hair stylist suggest Michael. I am quite pickey, but trust creative people to the very end. The moment I walked into the salon and met Michael, I knew this would be a love affair to remember. The talent and honesty that Michael imparts is beyond expectations, and his work is way too creative for mere mortals. He does not just cut hair, he creates a style that is independent for each woman, he frames your best parts and improves on what is almost unimaginable. We are all beautiful, but, with just a little of his help...heads will turn and keep turning. The salon people admire his work as it walks in and out of the salon. Now, color. To be blonde and look smashing is not an easy task. Michael took me to exceptional blonde in only two colorings. The only thing I can say is once you make the appointment...trust and do not speak, except to just have fun with his personality. He is truly an "indenpendent, individual soul". If anyone can make you feel like a million bucks every visit, it is him and his hand picked selection of assistants. If you do nothing else in your life, go to Michael at least 3 times and you will never go anywhere else, and you will not even miss the expenditure. Hey, you can always get two hours of free parking across the street. When I am in the shop, no one else exists except my personal experience. He is professional, incredibly talented and a good partner to spend the beauty time with. He never pushes product....but he said, "if you don't leave the shop and love your hair" something is wrong. I spend the entire ride home looking in the outside mirrors....do I love my hair or what? You may have already seen me on the street and stopped. Cheers! Pros: I love the white starkness of the salon. I love the water with lemon and cucumbers. Efficient front desk. Cons: I cannot stand the wash bowls...someone needs to make a more comfortable sink. Pricey is not a con, you do get what you pay for more

I came in to see Michael after stopping a woman on the street with the"perfect" haircut. The minute I met Michael I knew I was in excellent hands. He took the time to study my hair, it's texture and color, the shape of my face, the color of my skin, and discussed my overall style which I have always described as simple and classic. 3 hours later I felt like a new woman. The perfect blonde and the perfect chic cut that complimented the shape of my face beautifully. I have to admit, I have tried many well known "famous" stylists in Los Angeles and NYC over the years however, I have never left a salon feeling as good as I did after my cut and color with Michael. BUT...the best part of the experience came later after I washed and dried my hair on my own 2 days later...he had promised it would be easy; no need to style with various brushes and products...AND...he was right. The cut was incredilby perfect. I looked as if I had just walked out the salon! Simply put...Michael Haase is a genius. more

I love going to Christophe--I look forward to each appointment. I was recommended to Sharle by a friend who's also a client. Sharle is fantastic with color AND cut...I always leave feeling as though I could go book a hair commercial the same day! Everyone in the salon, from front desk attendants to stylists to Christophe himself, have proved unpretentious (rare on Beverly Drive). From the sparkling white decor to the wide selection of product (Kerastase is a lifesave every time), Christophe is more than a salon--it's an experience. I HIGHLY recommend Sharle...a great, capable stylist and a cool chick. Pros: ambience, service, convenience Cons: cost...although, I must say it's worth it!! more

I have been going to Sabine for over 16 years for highlights and haircuts. She is amazing with her highlights...getting directly to the roots and she is very careful to have it look natural. I always look like a natural blonde and get several compliments weekly on my hair. In fact, most of my family, friends, and coworkers are also costumers because they admired my hair and wanted to have Sabine do their hair! I have given Sabine's name and number dozens and dozens of times over the years. Her cuts are hip but very clean and elegant. She has people who fly in from northern california just to get her to color and cut their hair. She has a talent for hair and keeps updated on all the latest trends....yet she always keep her clients elegant and natural looking! She is fantastic! more

I strongly recommend Glenn Deneve at Christophe Salon in Beverly Hills. I had been looking for a hair stylist who is not just skilled but has something more. I went to see a few stylists who have skills, but I never could get exactly what I wanted. I always got something completely different from what I asked for or just got whatever THEY wanted. Then, I went to see Glenn with strong recommendations of my friend. I got exactly what I wanted or even better! He truly listens to what I want to do and how I want to change. He gives me not only what I want, but also he always surprises me with his great tricks. So, I always get my hair looks better than I expect. Also, I go to see him for my special occasions. Since I've been in the fashion industry, I like to change my hairstyle, depending on what kind of clothes I wear. I used to be afraid of changing my hairstyle but not any more. I think that he knows what to do for each client. Finally I could find a hair stylist whom I can count on. His attitude toward customers is excellent!! I am sure that you will enjoy the time with him and walk out of the salon with 100% satisfied :) more

If you are going to the Cristophe Salon, you MUST see Alessandro. This man worked miracles on my mane ? and I needed a miracle after getting a disappointing do at two top Beverly Hills salons. As a girl who takes pride in having lovely locks and as a girl who is always out and about town on the social scene due to my job, I went to Alessandro at the request and recommendation of a good friend. Hesitant to try another hairstylist I was not sure who could give me a hairstyle I would be jazzed about, I decided to give him a shot nonetheless. I find that most stylists will listen to what you want done with your hair and then still do something completely different. Not the case with Alessandro! He actually listened to how I wanted my hair (still lengthy yet with shape and easy to style). How many times have we gotten hairdos that we can never replicate after visiting a salon?? I am not joking when I say that I got exactly what I asked for. I looked like a million bucks when Alessandro was done with me. Alessandro is warm, friendly, fun and talented. I trust him with my hair and will go to no one else now!!! You would think this guy would be completely different and snooty due to the amazing roster of celeb clients that he has like Kelly Preston, Nicollete Sheridan, Michael Bolton or Dustin Hoffman or any of the others ? but this is a guy who is totally respectable and nice and has such a keen eye for what hairstyle will look good on you. He is responsible for making the most glamorous people look gorgeous?and that is what I am now thanks to Alessandro. Go see him ? I?m serious!! You will not want to go to anyone else ever again. I wish I could post a photo of the amazing work he did ? get your hair done by Alessandro at Cristophe ? you will not regret it!!! more

I met miss Alexis James while she was working at the Cristophe Salon in Las Vegas. Our first appointment together was amazing!!! She immediately put my mind to rest that she would give me the color I wanted without damaging my hair. She explained every step, why she was doing what she was doing and she was fast too!!!! She nailed the color perfectly the first time, second time, third time and every time I've seen her for the past 3 years. After she told me she would be working out of the Beverly Hills location as well, I was just thrilled!!!! Although I visit Las Vegas often from LA....I am so glad she is on my side of town now! I would highly reccomend you give her a visit in Beverly Hills. She's kind, caring, and an excelent artist/colorist. My hair has never looked or felt better! She is a rare jewel, so definitely go see her if you're bored or looking for a change. I couldn't imagine going to anyone else! more

I first met Michael Haase (from Christophe salon in Beverly Hills) 3 years ago, when I was a new mom who'd never had anything done with my hair. I tend to not generally care too much about my appearance, but of course no matter how laid-back a girl is, there's some part of every woman who wants to look as good as a movie star. I knew he was a pro; he'd transformed a great friend of mine and I was ready for something, anything to look good, and I let him choose what to do (but nothing too drastic, I said).The first thing he did was spend about a minute or two just looking at me, looking at my face, the angles, my hair itself, and then he said "I know exactly what to do". Since then I've been a different woman. I'm not one who goes out buying fancy things and getting massages, I actually feel like when I get my haircut with Michael it's better than any massage because it's more tangible, and my hair makes anything I wear look good. As he cuts you can see the transformation occuring before your eyes (I think someone else wrote that too), and you do look beautiful and s-xy when he's done. And Michael is pretty amazing (and hot) which always makes the time spent sitting in that seat well worth it. I must also add that unlike any other haircut I've ever gotten, his cuts last forever. With an extremely busy work schedule I've gone 6 months between cuts (ouch) at times, and my hair somehow still looks s-xy. He is amazing with everyone. I even brought my mom in and he gave her the same treatment and she left looking stylish and graceful. I recommend Michael to all my friends, and will continue to do so. My feeling is someone who is so dedicated to helping normal women look their absolute best, who treats every woman like a work of art who can be made beautiful should be shared. I think every woman should be able to have this experience and feel their best. It's amazing a haircut can do so much. more

Just had my first experience at Cristophe salon by a stylist named Glenn Deneve.I just moved from Japan to Los Angeles about a year ago,and had a hard time finding a good stylist.True a friend of mine I was recommended to go see Glenn. From the moment I walked in and was introduced, he was all attention to me. We sat down,and talked hair for about 5 minutes. After I had my shampoo Glenn blowdryed my hair and when he was finished he then proceeded to cut it, I never had the experience of someone doing this on dry hair, but let me asure you it was amazing, Glenn littery cut hair by hair and I could see slowly the transformation infront of my eyes. By blowdrying my hair before,he could see exactly how my hair fell and moved naturally and then Glenn cut it accordingly. It was the most amazing experience that I ever had and the moment I walked towards the front desk, even the stylist told me what a great haircut I just got and that it looked stunning. Once on the street I got 3 compliments within the first 10 min. It seems I am hooked and would highly recommend Glenn to everybody. He is a real genius,friendly,...very cute,attentive,and very very talented. Pros: Modern,friendly atmospere,very talented stylist Cons: none more

As a young professional that started her own design firm last year, overworked, and badly need a new hair style, I decided to go for a haircut and color with Michael Hasse, after reading all these great reviews. Not knowing what to expect, since I've tried the best salons in New York, Tokyo, Taipei, and here in LA, but always been kinda disappointed with the results, no matter how fancy the salons are. I have to say...Michael Hasse is the best!! I left with such a big smile on my face. He gave me the best haircut and color that I ever got in my life. He was so friendly and personal. All I requested was that I need a change badly, something edgier, and still s-xy. I felt so at ease, totally trusted him and his artistic vision with my hair even though we just met. He is so in tone with art, fashion, architecture, design, and more. He gave me exactly what I wanted and more!! That is so rare..for the stylist to know what one wants before she is able to even envision the haircut herself. That's a true artist! He is truly talented! Pros: talented stylist, friendly environment Cons: pricey but worth every penny more

This review is way overdue as I've been a loyal client of Michael for 3 years (following him from Umberto to Cristophe's) and have never been less than THRILLED with the way he has styled my hair. I am often approached by other women who wonder where I've gotten my cut and color done and I happily recommend him. He's a bit of a hidden gem, way too overqualified to be chopping the locks of a non-celebrity/mere mortal, and if you allow him, he'll have you walking out of the salon looking like you're on your way to a fashion shoot. He's been styling hair for years and he's constantly attending hair shows (he was in London earlier this year) and teaching young stylists- all which attest to his expertise. I've watched him do more conservative styles and beautiful up do's as well -Michael has no limits to what he can do. I personally love the fact that he will do something creative and stunning, yet feminine and wearable each time I see him. As a bonus, his styles wear wonderfully for months. My recommendations to you if you choose to indulge yourself with a M. Haase experience: 1. Come as yourself- the salon may be a bit fancy, but he is always welcoming and treats you like a star 2. Come having thought about how "conservative" vs. "cutting edge" you're willing to be (or your profession and daily activities allow you to be), 3. Have in mind some very general guidelines (like you're in the process of growing your hair long) 4. Let Michael do his magic. I think one key to an excellent stylist is having the talent to envision what would look best for each individual client. Michael has THAT talent; he's been blessed with it through and through. I personally discourage you from coming in with a picture of some model and asking him to "make you look like her". A photo may help you convey a certain look you're going for, but it may not be necessary. Believe me, he will make you more beautiful than you ever imagined. Have fun. Pros: Talented stylist, friendly staff Cons: A bit pricey but worth every penny more

Cristophe salon is nothing like I thought it would be. I expected to be intimidated by the whole "Beverly Hills" scene, I was pleasantly surpised at how comfortable I was made to feel as soon as I walked in the door. I have been seeing Lisa for my highlights for the past year and couldn't be more pleased! I am always stopped on the street by woman who want to know who does my hair. Not only that but whenever I have my hair blown out when I am out of town the stylists always ask how my color is done and comment on the exceptional work. She turned this mousey brunette into a blonde goddess and I will never leave her. Pros: excellent service, great staff Cons: pricey, but worth it more

I've been to Cristophe Salon twice now. I have never left unsatisfied. The last time I went I knew exactly what I wanted, and explained it to my stylist (who was new, i hadn't ever worked with before - nervewracking!) and he described it back to me, and he totally got it, only knew what I wanted even better than I knew! And when it came to actually doing it, it was so much better than I could have imagined. He paid so much attention to me and my hair, it was great. When I left the salon I got nothing but compliments from the other stylists and even from Cristophe himself, he wanted to know who did my color. I've been coloring my hair for years and years, but I've never been so pleased. Nathanial was the best. I wouldn't reccomend him to anybody cause I don't want his book to fill, because I always want to be able to get a spot! I will be going to him for ever and ever. more

as i walked through the large glass doors of the all white, illuminated salon i immediately felt a bit intimidated. but every feeling of doubt was quickly put to rest as the very kind young woman at the front desk said hello and motioned me over. i was given a latte and a tour and sat for no more than 5 minutes before seeing my stylist (less than 30 min wait time is almost unheard of in LA) who was completely focused on ME and MY hair. i then saw diana for an amazing manicure and found i really didn't want to leave...i plan to go back from now on and have recommended the salon to everyone i know! Pros: friendly and efficient front desk, great stylists Cons: weekend appointments are hard to get more

I went to Michael Haase as a recommendation from a friend. When I first came in, I was looking for a new cut and color. His results, by far exceeded my expectations! Its extremely hard to find someone in LA that understands how to cut asian hair so that it gives you body, texture and life. His knowledge of the asian features sets him apart from any other stylist in LA! He really looks at what cut would work for your head shape, what length compliments you the best, what line to cut at so that it accents the best feature on your face and what color is most compatible with your skintone and will accent your eyes. I can say hands down that Michael gives you the best cut and color with every visit. His talent for fashion and current trends is impeccable and more than anything, he makes sure that whatever cut and color he gives you fits your being, as well as your lifestyle. You can really feel he understands you and doesn't just cut or color your hair automatically b/c its the latest fad. His tips will surprise you and are extremely easy to follow... I can't ask for anything more. Ive been going to Michael for 2 years and his cut and color has been amazingly perfect! He has changed my look so that I always feel great about my appearance. Theres no other word to describe his work besides perfection! He pays attention to my facial features and the image I want to present In order to create the best styles. I smile every time he has completed my hair! And, everytime I walk out of the Cristophe Salon, I get a handful of comments from people on the street. My hair is the best its ever looked and I owe that look to Michael! Trust meif you see hi, you wont regret it! Pros: Ambience, service and location Cons: On the pricey side, but well worth every penny! more

I had no intention other than to get my roots touched up on my blonde (overprocessed shoulder-length baby-fine hair)...under the care and artisitc vision of Michael, I now have a chic short hairstyle that actually makes my hair look healthy and thick! I have had tons of compliments and although I feared having a short "anchor bob" haircut---i was told it looks really hot and makes me look ten years younger. He gave me an incredible haircut, conditioning treatments and spent time teaching me how to make my hair healthier and how to improve the condition and lessons on how to dry and style. Here's my advice Blondes (with chemically damaged or not) - go see Michael at Cristophe - he is FANTASTIC! Pros: Talented staff Cons: Pricey more

I came to Michael last August with a short mop of breaking, wet cotton texturized, brownish hair. Today I have a shiny mane of long, blonde hair. This tranformation took well under a year!! Trust me, if you saw what I started with, this is quite an achievement. My cut is stylish and I've finally found someone who can "take off just a little bit" so that it can grow. I highly recommend him. Pros: Well trained, cutting edge stylists Cons: Expensive. more