Melrose Hair Studio

Ness is great ! Her advice to make my hair look fuller really works. I waited for about 3 days to see if my hair looked as good as the day I actually got them cut and styled by her , and the good news is , they do.. I dont really have to do much to make them great and I am really happy :)

Pros: Nice and Friendly Staff

Posted 11/12/09

Ok, I was reading the reviews on Isaac here and figured, hell I better try him out. I was in about a week ago and was extremly HAppy with the work he did but I thought I would give it a week to see.... ohhh yes.. still great. Isaac has got a Rock n Roll edge with a kind hearted touch. I havnt had so many compliments on my hair since.. well NEVER :) Thank you Isaac for making me look and feel BEAUTIFUL!

Pros: fun , chill

Posted 10/07/09

after an attempt to bleach my own roots, i was left with an orange 'situation' that seriously needed to be remedied (note to self: do not bleachify while inebriated and distracted by boy drama) --------

so after reading rave reviews on citysearch, i decided to give the melrose hair studio a shot. --------

... and i am glad that i did! --------

i had the pleasure of working with mister nick romeo. (and i call it that because he really had his work cut out for him) it was, hands down, the best experience i ever had at a salon. he's super nice and you can tell that he loves what he does. he was incredibly gentle with me (i told him i had a sensitive scalp and he listened to say the least) .... i LOVE my cut and the color. totally got rid of the 'orange mess' --------

and i must say, everyone there was super sweet. i was offered a drink the moment i walked in and there were nothing but smiles. plus, in my opinion, the price was reasonable. and thats always awesome ! --------

A+++

THANK YOU !

Pros: best overall hair experience e-v-e-r

Cons: none that i know of

Posted 09/18/09

Ever since I started having my eyebrows threaded instead of waxed, I have never been happier with my brows. Adrina takes her time to get the best possible shape and really listens to you. Not only does she do a fabulous job with eyebrows, she is also very knowledgeable about skin care. She has given me excellent advice that has really helped my skin. I hope to schedule a facial with her soon as I know she will do a fantastic job. Best of all, she is very sweet and always makes her clients feel welcomed. I won't go anywhere else!

Pros: perfect eyebrows; reasonable price;

Cons: none

Posted 09/09/09

OK the truth is "everyone has bad hair days" I used to have them alot before I met Isaac. The best way to descibe his hair styling is "masterful"...he always knows what to do. I've been getting my hair cut by him for years so there's a great consistency in his artistic talent. The salon atmosphere is cool and relaxed without the "attitude" that you'll sometimes find at other salons.

Pros: great relaxed atmosphere

Posted 08/26/09

Well... I must say... I have been on a Desperate search for a new hairstylist, So a friend of mine suggested I try out Isaac at Melrose Hair Studio, so I check citysearch as well as yelp and he has great reviews. Long story short... Isaac is WONDERFUL! He did my hair exactly how I wanted it. the color.. AMAZING! the cut AMAZING! This chap knows what he is doing. I Highly recommend you see this guy. you will not regret it. the reviews dont lie :)

Pros: Relaxed, fun, attentive

Cons: NONE

Posted 08/08/09

Adrina is amazing. She takes the time to make sure that each and every experience is wonderful and truly cares about her clients.....

Pros: amazing

Cons: none

Posted 08/04/09

My partner and I went in so he could get a haircut because it was starting to get shabby and we were walking along Melrose and took a chance... so we walked in and met this cat with tattoos and bald head.. I think his name was Isac? He was awesome.. he totally knew excatly how he wanted it cut. Few words were said but edgy, modern and current.. so I left to go get something to drink and stopped into a few stores and came back like 45 minutes later..I was so amazed on how awesome his new haircut was!!!

Posted 08/02/09

OMG...Best eye brow shaping ever. I went to get my eye brows waxed and adrina said she does threading. I've heard of it, but never tried it. It was wired but cool. She took her time and she really knows how to do brows. I've been to anes**** and she was just as good if not, better. Client for life. And, she is very reasonably priced. Had them done a few days ago, and have gotten so many compliments.

Pros: good music

Cons: none

Posted 08/02/09

On a friend's recommendation I reserved a haircut with Tita, the owner. I have very straight fine hair, which unlike curly hair leaves no room for error, so I tend to be a bit nervous about new stylists cutting my hair. I shouldn't have worried a bit because Tita was just great. I told her what I wanted and what has gone wrong in the past with other haircuts but she quickly put me at ease. She took off as much as I told her to, not like some places where they try and convince you to do something different or they lop off too much. I was going to a party that night so Tita spent the time to really glam me up. My friends totally noticed the new cut and thanks to Tita I felt like the belle of the ball! She was so sweet that I wanted to tell other people about her. Parking is easy as Martel has plenty of non-metered spots. Plus the space has a very upscale look without the upscale prices or snooty attitude. Traffic can be annoying in that area, but that's LA for you!

Pros: Tita, the decor, easy parking

Cons: the traffic in Weho

Posted 07/07/09

Melrose Hair Studio is, without a doubt, the BEST salon in LA! I can't say enough about this place: The warm staff, the amazingly skilled stylists and technicians, the fun environment and the fabulous prices!! I could go on and on!!! And I will. Tita is not only the best hair stylist and Colorist I have ever had work on my hair (AND BELIEVE ME, I?M PICKY) but she is the kindest and most generous. She will go out of her way to make sure YOU are happy even when it costs her! I?ve never found that in a stylist my entire life. Not only is it great to have a stylist that you can chat with as she works but a stylist that will deliver exactly what she says she will and more. You can literally sit back and relax! No need to worry about how your hair is going to turn out. To know that I can just let her do her thing and she will give me exactly what I want is worth a million bucks (but her prices are far less than what she is worth!). She will make you look more amazing than you ever have before. I have told all of my friends and now I'm telling you... I will never let another person near this head of hair...It's TITA forever!! She should be styling for the Stars so I?d suggest you book an appointment before they snatch her from us.

And I also get my eyebrows and facials done by the Fabulous ADRINA!!! Oh! My eyebrows never looked so good. She is so skilled and precise. She takes all the time in the world with you to get your brows absolutely perfect. Every smart girl knows how important a great set of brows are!! She is so gentle, you barely feel her doing it. I?m often so relaxed while she does her work, she practically has to wake me up when it?s time for me to go. She is more knowledgeable about skin care and health than anyone I?ve ever met. I?ve learned so many great ways to keep my skin looking radiant and healthy. So, while she does her magic, you can either have a great conversation about all of the products she can recommend or you can just sit and laugh with her (She's is a riot and so much fun!) Don?t forget to have her do one of her famous facials for you. You'll relax in a dark room filled with mystical tunes and lovely scents. She gives you a great face massage and works on you for about an hour. It?s the most relaxing thing I?ve ever had done. My skin looked so radiant for weeks!

I have such a blast every time I'm at this place, I think I schedule more appointments than actually necessary. I not only have a wonderful time there but I always leave looking better than ever! I'm from NYC and miss my city terribly so I'm pretty sure the only reason I'm still in California is because of Adrina and Tita!!!!

Colleen Kelly
colleenkelly.nyc@gmail

Pros: Wonderful Staff, Amazing Stylists and Technicians

Cons: Absolutely None.

Posted 07/01/09

Let me begin by saying that I am a transplanted New Yorker who generally hates all things LA and finds them far inferior to my lovely NYC. Which is why I was so amazed to receive the best haircut of my life from the LA based Tita. And why I've now been happily coming back to her for the last year and a half. Let me break it down for you why she rocks (and why the very very few negative comments below have got to be some sort of plant by her jealous competitors- see I put my actual name up in my review and will go one further and put my email should you wish to contact me for further proof of my claims- gbrackenridge@hotmail) I'm one of those straight guys who obsesses a bit over my haircut and I did all this internet research before I first chose Melrose Hair Studio and Tita in particular. I liked everything I read and then I took the plunge and made an appointment. Okay so let's start with the fact that Tita is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. She isn't pretentious, isn't trying to push you into a stupid style or getting you to buy expensive products, she simply is there to help you look your best. Everytime I'm there we just tell each other stories and spend the whole time laughing. She asks you lots of questions about what you're going for in your hairstyle, she cuts with scissors (not like those cheap hair mills with all their razors), and is the only hair dresser I've met that's so smart she gives you a shampoo AFTER your hair's cut so that you don't have all that hair down your shirt all day. And did I mention the head massages she gives you when shampooing your hair? They're freakin great. Not to mention a guy's cut is all that and still under $40! I loved her so much I got my girlfriend to start using Tita. My girlfriend has long hair that gets highlights and I can tell you that after years of dating Tita's done the best job on it I've ever seen. My girlfriend will not use anyone else now. One time my girlfriend had just gotten highlights in, then decided she wanted them a little brighter and Tita had her come in and then touched them up for free! What hairdresser in LA does that, ladies?! Also, you know Tita has tons of experience at other salons and was only able to open Melrose Hair Studio because she had won such a large group of clients that she had the necessary client base. Finally, what other salon do you know sometimes has parties where they set up DJ's, bring out a full bar and food and reward their customers with facials and dancing? Seriously, my girl and I have had more fun at Tita's parties with her cool staff than at any trendy nightclub. So please support a quality small business like Tita's...and go get the best haircut you'll ever have!

Pros: Great Cut, Friendly Atmosphere, Afffordable...and parties!

Cons: None. Seriously, none. Go see for yourself.

Posted 06/22/09

Read the reviews here and decided to give Melrose Hair Studio a try, what a mistake! The owner Tita, was stand-offish and aloof. Asked her for suggestions, but she wasn?t much help. She kept pushing me to do the works; facial, brows, etc. I only wanted a haircut and color. The haircut ended up looking horrendous, uneven and lopsided. The color looked good in the front but the back was hideous, patchy and sloppy. It was so bad that I had to go elsewhere to get it fixed. It was a COMPLETE waste of time and money. The rates were reasonable, but not if the final outcome looks bad. Don?t come here, or at least try another stylist there, not Tita!

Pros: Hip, trendy area.

Cons: Service, Haircut, Color, Poor Execution all around.

Posted 06/11/09

Melrose Hair Studio is awesome because Isaac is awesome. I think I found this place online when I first moved to LA and I've been going ever since.

Very cool, chill vibe and nice people working and coming in for haircuts.

Plus, hey, guess what, it's a recession and I'm all about the completely affordable prices at Melrose Hair Studio. Cheap, quick, easy, and fun.

Isaac will hook you UP!

Pros: cool vibe, nice place, cheap cuts

Posted 06/03/09

I've been coming here for a few months now and Issac always gives a great, girlfriend-approved haircut.

Prices are reasonable and the salon is a nice place to hang out while you get your new do.

Pros: Great haircut, reasonable price

Posted 05/30/09

Hey - I have to chime in and let you know that I have find a great place with the most excellent guy cutting hair - Isaac. He listens to what you want and does it.! WOW - why can't other places get it. I guess it's just a talent that most don't have - but I find it here. I don't like pointing out people in businesses because the next time try to get an appointment I just know he will be booked - but I think it's worth the wait! Great place and service - I recommend it.

Pros: Fast Service - Listens to your request - No attitude

Cons: closed on monday

Posted 05/19/09

I recently went to get my curly hair relaxed and cut because it was time for a change. I met Mr. Randall, and he made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Mr. Randall not only got my curly hair super straight, but he gave me a awesome hair cut as well. I received soooo many complements when I went to work......they asked me where I got my hair cut, and I told them Melrose Hair Studio, and told them to ask for the very talented Mr. Randall!!!!!

Posted 05/17/09

On the suggestion of a girlfriend, I recently had my "first time" facial, cleanser, massage, the whole thing and it was amazing.

Adrina really took care of me and said she was proud of me turning off the bb for an hour. She also hooked me up with a lemon cream scrub and moisturizer.

Mornings are looking much better now.

I highly recommend these guys. I am new man, off to yoga.

G

Pros: Pampering Staff, Professional, Affordable, and Location

Cons: That an hour doesn't last longer.

Posted 05/14/09

I had threading done here for the first time, I have never had anyone do sure a through and detailed job, it has been 3 weeks since I went and my brows still look amazing. Thanks Adrina! The stylist Tita was really talented and listened to me and very chic. The salon is clean and well lit and is upscale without being overwhelming. Just be careful parking in the area, it is close to a residential area so the parking can be tight

Pros: Great service

Posted 05/02/09

The salon is bright and inviting. They make sure you're comfy whether it's with a glass of water, tea or wine. Great location and friendly multi cultured staff.

Mr. Randall is very accommodating and is able to convince his clients to take risks that ultimately work out in the end. Able to work with all types of hair. Amazing colorist!!!!! I am very happy with my hair!!

Kina

Pros: Best hair care I've had in LA

Cons: What are the drawbacks?

Posted 03/24/09

I just recently moved to West Hollywood & had to find a new hair studio, so I called Melrose Hair Studio and set up an appointment with Schuyler. He was awesome! He pulled out a book of hair color samples & spent the first part of the appointment trying to understand exactly what hair color I was trying to achieve. He was also really patient in explaining how the coloring process worked. I'm Asian, so I have dark dark brown hair (practically black) and I wanted to color it light brown with blond highlights. He told me that he couldn't guarantee that it would turn exactly the shade I wanted, but that he'd definitely try to get as close as he could. He also gave me a price estimate partway through the process, so I knew exactly what to expect. When he unveiled my hair, I was amazed! It was the exact color I was hoping for, and I also loved the haircut he gave me. I've gotten positive compliments from all of my friends. The price was very reasonable for the amazingly stylish color/cut I received. I would recommend Schuyler to anyone. The studio also has a very pleasant, relaxing vibe. I'll definitely be back.

Posted 02/22/09

I have been a client of Titas for 7 years, I moved from the area many years ago but still make the trip to Melrose Hair Studio to have Tita cut my hair. I refuse to go anywhere else!! I highly recommend both Tita and her studio, its a great business that I hope continues to have the sucess it deserves!

Pros: Tita!

Cons: No Cons for me

Posted 12/23/08

I've been coming here every month since the salon had opened. Now I bring my kids too. Everything is professionally done and reasonably priced. Tita - our hairdresser- is great! Adrina does great facials. I hope that they stay in business forever - I never want to go to another salon again!

Pros: Very relaxing place with nice music

Cons: Street parking

Posted 09/04/08

O M G ! He is the MASTER ! He just looks at your hair, the shape of your face, your skin and eye color and just gives you the PERFECT look. I was a little anxious to try something new but it turned out just FABULOUS !

Thanks Mr Randall, stylist extrodinaire !

Posted 08/29/08

Thank you Bianca!!!!

Wow. There is a stylist here called Bianca who saved my life!!!

I had done a cut/color somewhere else and was terribly disappointed. It was just one of those things where you just have to take it, but you don't want to! I had a big event coming up so I had to do something about my hair!!

So I decided one day to check out this place and so I walked in with a disaster on my head!! I was actually wearing a hat in disgrace!!

Then the stylist (Name: Bianca) was so sweet and accommodating and made me feel comfortable with this. She made me feel like it was going to be fine...and it was fine and more!! It was great!! She did a great cut and the color job was spectacular!!! I had people complimenting me on my hair on the event and days later. It has been a total success.

She really did good and I felt I owed it to her to write this review. To all you who are looking for a place to go have a disaster fixed, try this place!!

Pros: Great job!!!

Cons: None...

Posted 08/19/08

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.

Posted 07/21/08

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

Posted 07/10/08

A very good place indeed, and this is why I think so:

The people who work here are charismatic and a real pleasure to be around. They don?t act like they are doing the client a favor by giving them service, like in many other places in LA. Instead, they approach any person that walks in with a warm, welcoming attitude.

I got a haircut and was very pleased with it. The whole experience was great; again, a very mellow, gracious stylist that listened to my ideas and worked from there, creating a great look for me!!

I also decided to get a facial treatment (I needed to decompress, like everyone else in LA) and, OMG!!!!! Very, very well done!!!!

I highly recommend this place for many reasons, but mostly because the people who work here have real talent, and instead of boasting about it, they just humbly do their thing and naturally, the customer wins?

Pros: Great music, good vibe, good people, very skilled staff

Cons: None...

Posted 07/07/08

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.

Posted 06/15/08

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

Posted 06/01/08

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.

Posted 05/25/08

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!!!

DO NOT GO!!

plus, bad parking. you have to park on the street, and that is hard!!

Pros: nice people

Cons: EVERYTHING

Posted 05/21/08

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!

Posted 04/12/08

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!

Posted 02/24/08

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!

Posted 02/16/08

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.
P.S. Very Inviting and Friendly Staff.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: Parking

Posted 11/23/07

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.

An added and unexpected bonus was Adrena... I wasn't planning on having my brows done, but she was there and I was there, so... I was afraid I'd end up with skinny, over-plucked brows, but she gently shaped them using 'threading' and they're nice and tidy and she made my arch more pronounced. It opened my eyes up and without the stray hairs, they actually look fuller and healthier than before.

The whole vibe of the salon is relaxed and friendly and very comfortable. I felt right at home the moment I walked through the door -- and since I spent about 4 hours getting curled and colored and shaped, that's really important!

All in all, a great place to go to look REALLY good!

Pros: Great staff, wonderful service. They really listen.

Cons: Parking

Posted 11/23/07

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

Posted 11/23/07

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.
Thank goodness she didn't! Tita cut my hair in a longer version of an angular bob. Granted, if I don't style my naturally wavy hair it looks normal, but when I blowdry it out or flat iron, it is EXACTLY what I want. I had over 8 inches cut so I was a little wary, but Tita and her team did a great job in easing me into my new hairstyle.
And Adrina did my eyebrows and they were fantastic.

Maybe I am easy to please, but I got nice friendly service and I will be going back.

Pros: Music, people, comfort level.

Cons: Parking (but it is easy to luck out and find something), salon was a little chilly.

Posted 11/21/07

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!

Posted 11/19/07

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

Posted 11/07/07

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.

Let's not forget about the facials. If you are looking for someone who takes pride in her work and all the details that come along with it, Adrina is the one. I love getting my facials from her, she is extremely detailed.
She does eyebrows as well. They will work with you if you need to or would like to have a beauty day.

Friendly, and relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of parking as well

Pros: Years of experience, friendly and professional

Cons: The ladies are so good that the weekends can be a bit full

Posted 11/05/07

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.
*THE BONUS* -- the wash and head massage she gives are killer. We all know that a haircut is a chore except for the all-too-brief shampoo portion of the process - Tita clearly appreciates the value of a good head rub.

Pros: Killer Head Massage, Great Cut, Good Price

Cons: None.

Posted 08/22/07

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

Posted 07/15/07

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.

THANK YOU TITA!!!!!!

Pros: Very Professional and Courteous Staff. Great Cuts. Great Color. Prompt. Attentive.

Cons: None

Posted 07/04/07

I visited this salon soon after it opened. Wanting to be assured that I didn't have to be kept waiting, I made an appointment. I got there before my time and waited for her to finish with her prior client. When it was my turn a walk-in came in and she took him instead of me. It soon became clear that he was a regular and he and the stylist (who turned out to also be the owner) knew each other well. She was distracted jumping back and forth between cutting my hair and doing his highlights. She also revealed that she was very tired that day. Needless to say my haircut reflected all that. I cried when I got home my cut was so awful. I made an appointment at another salon the next day. I will never go back to Melrose. I don't care if it was a bad day for her. It ended up being a bad hair month for me waiting for her disaster to grow out!

Pros: The building was nice

Cons: Having to pay for the haircut disaster.

Posted 07/01/07

I've been going to Tita for a few years now and two things make her great: 1) She always gives me exactly the cut I want, not what's cool that week; and 2) She gives INCREDIBLE head rubs. Even if you don't need your hair cut, it's worth it for the rub alone.

Pros: Great haircut, great head rub, nice atmosphere, easy to book appointments

Posted 06/24/07

I've been a client of Tita's for over 6 years and she is one of the best stylists out there. She always very friendly and very geniune and really knows how to style hair. Her new place is very nice and inviting and everyone that works there is very friendly. Melrose Hair is in a very convienant location and there is plenty of parking.

Congrats on the new place.

Pros: Lots of Parking/Great Service

Posted 06/15/07

Super atmosphere, great people, and of course fantastic results.
My wife and I have been clients of Tita's for over 5 years.
Highly recommended!

Pros: Location / Atmosphere

Posted 05/18/07

In addition to the great cuts and styles I've received from Tita over the years, I was recently turned on to the facial service provided at the salon. Honestly, as a guy, I was not terribly interested in facials and would not have admitted it to my friends. But, after giving in and letting Adrina give me my first, I realized that facial service is similar to a massage in that you emerge from it completely relaxed and refreshed. Not only did Adrina create an amazingly tranquil environment, I learned more about the health of my skin and how to care for it. I loved how she did not assume what I needed, but took the time to ask about my lifestyle and educated me on how it related to my skin. For you guys out there, it really is a cool service.

Pros: Personalized Service

Cons: Neighborhood parking - watch the signs

Posted 04/07/07