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Los Angeles Hairstylists Guide

Finding the Right Southern California Stylist

Wherever you get married in Los Angeles, glamour is going to follow. Should you wed on the beaches of Malibu, amid the palms in Beverly Hills, or at some chic Hollywood club, your hair helps set the star factor. Hiring a stylist can be a great way to get the look you desire. Read on for hot tips.

You should consider a hairstylist if you plan on trying a look that’s more complicated than normal, if your idea of styling your hair is putting a hat on it, or if you think you’re going to be too busy, or too nervous, to style it on your big day. You can hire a hairstylist for yourself, or go all out and treat the girls. Venues frequently offer an on-site stylist, and women take advantage of this for convenience and budget reasons. Make sure that you compare prices, as freelance stylists are sometimes cheaper.

Start looking for your Los Angeles hairstylist about 6 months’ prior to your wedding; earlier if you have the time. When searching, ask friends and relatives, as well as other vendors. If you’re invited to a wedding and love the bride’s hair, get the name of her stylist. (Don’t go overly trendy and try to copy the latest ‘do—it will probably be out of style soon, and you’re going to be looking at these photos for years.) A great stylist should have 5 years’ experience, and you should ask for references and contact the Better Business Bureau for complaints.

Prices for hairstylists vary tremendously, and that Beverly Hills stylist is going to charge quite a bit more than the gal in Hermosa Beach. Expect to pay anywhere from $300 to $500 for you, and from $500 to $1,500 for the whole party. Your hairstylist should spend an hour on you and about 45 minutes on each girl. Many women hire a separate stylist for themselves, to have some alone time before the chaos. If it’s in your budget, book a hairstylist for the whole day, to keep your hair in top form.

When you’re ready to get serious about hair, visit the OurWeddingDay.com Los Angeles Local Vendor Section for a list of top-rated hairstylists in Southern California.

When talking to hairstylists, ask to see as many photos as possible, and check out web sites for additional pictures. Make sure you vibe with her personality; like other vendors, she’s going to be a part of your big day, and it’s imperative she puts you at ease. Once you decide on a stylist, she’ll do a trial run, a must for your wedding. Bring your wedding colors, swatches, and any jewelry you plan to wear.

On the contract, make sure the hairstylist you interview is the same one who shows up on your wedding day, and go over all extras to make sure you’re not charged for something you didn’t request. You should have the name of any additional stylists, as well as substitutes in case of an emergency. Hairstylists should be tipped 20%, provided the service is exceptional.

-David Toussaint