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"[Andy LeCompte Salon](http://andylecomptesalon.com/)  \\n__DENIS DE SOUZA__  \\nHighlights, $250 and up  \\n616 N. Almont Dr.  \\n310-273-4100  \\n\\nDe Souza has a reputation for creating rich brunettes, such as Mila Kunis and Rachel Bilson. But he had something sunnier in mind for our dark strands. Rather than deepening our basic brown, he confidently swept golden highlights from our roots to our tips, applying slender honey and caramel ribbons that got thicker and blonder toward the ends. The beachy results added significant warmth and made our skin glow with health.  \\n\\n[Andy LeCompte Salon](http://www.andylecomptesalon.com/)  \\n__DEREK LOUDEN__  \\n*RISING STAR*  \\nHighlights, $300 and up  \\n616 N. Almont Dr.  \\n310-273-4100  \\n\\nWe're fastidious about our blonde hair\u2014and thankfully, so was Louden, who trained under Madonna's colorist. He painted superfine champagne streaks throughout our dishwater-blonde hair, then applied a base lightener afterward to help blend them in. The shimmering color went beyond our expectations.  \\n\\n[Andy LeCompte Salon](http://www.andylecomptesalon.com/)  \\n__GEORGE PAPANIKOLAS__ \\nColor, $125 and up  \\n616 N. Almont Dr.  \\n310-273-4100  \\n\\nThis light-filled salon has a warm, inviting atmosphere. Papanikolas decided our faded blonde highlights needed more playful color, \\\"just like Cameron Diaz's\\\" (she's not a client, but Britney Spears and Mila Kunis are). He painted gold threads directly on our roots haphazardly for a surfer-girl effect. Even better, he assured us we could go for nearly three months before getting a touch-up.  \\n\\n[Andy LeCompte Salon](http://andylecomptesalon.com/)  \\n__VANESSA SPAETH__  \\nColor, $150 and up  \\n616 N. Almont Dr.  \\n310-273-4100  \\n\\nSpaeth uttered the words every blonde longs to hear: \\\"Let's go lighter.\\\" She mixed up a delicate champagne hue and painted dozens of superfine pieces, using so much aluminum that we began to feel like a lightning rod. And boy, were we in for a shock (in a good way). When the foils flew off, our hair was a soft shade of baby blonde, but not at all frosty. Better yet, our warm base still peeked through, adding plenty of depth and dimension. The effect was so stunning, we've been basking in compliments ever since.  \\n\\n[Art Luna Salon](http://artlunasalon.com/)  \\n__ART LUNA__  \\nHighlights, $200 and up  \\n2116 Main St., Santa Monica  \\n310-450-7168  \\n\\nLuna works in a crisp white shirt, which led us to ask: \\\"Is it practical to play with hair color while wearing that?\\\" Luna assured us that he was \\\"very precise.\\\" And after a few hours spent processing our hair in his garden, we had to agree. He replaced our plum-red shade with a summery strawberry, marked with golden glints that Luna painted a few painstaking strands at a time. Before we left, he examined us outside at different angles to make sure the color was perfect. And as we shamelessly checked ourselves out in every storefront window for the rest of the day, we marveled that such a methodical process could leave us with a color so beautifully natural.  \\n\\n[Art Luna Salon](http://artlunasalon.com/)  \\n__LINDA CHO__  \\nHighlights, $250 and up  \\n2116 Main St., Santa Monica  \\n310-450-7168  \\n\\nNestled in a bright seaside bungalow, this charming salon reminded us of a good friend's beach house\u2014minus the hospitality. Cho nodded thoughtfully as we requested just a few sunny streaks, then began painting on highlights and gossiping with her assistant as if we weren't even there. Next, she left to attend a small party for a coworker in the reception area, leaving us to stare at the ceiling while they sipped champagne. When she returned to rinse out the dye, our hair was a soft shade of baby blonde\u2014pretty, but not what we had asked for. We were out the door less than an hour later but felt as though we had long overstayed our welcome.  \\n\\nB2V Salon  \\nHighlights, $200 and up  \\n646 N. Doheny Dr.  \\n310-777-0345  \\n\\nThis old-Hollywood cabana-style salon is as laid-back as it gets. But don't be fooled\u2014they take hair very seriously. After making nicey-nice chitchat, our stylist sat us beneath a tell-all skylight to survey the damage. One look at our dark roots and brassy ends, and he suggested we trade in our beachy balayage look for more sophisticated highlights using a similar free-form technique he has dubbed \\\"American tailoring.\\\" Painting right next to the scalp \\\"to avoid that quarter-inch gap you get with foils,\\\" he made the strands thinner \\\"so they're more subtle than balayage.\\\" After explaining that hair naturally has four colors running through it, he applied warm brown streaks alongside an amber and two different shades of golden blonde. When our colorist laid his brush to rest, our honeyed tresses took our breath away\u2014seriously.  \\n\\n[Benjamin With Negin Zand](http://www.salonbenjamin.com/home)  \\n__CHAD KENYON__  \\nColor, $270 and up  \\n8910 Melrose Ave.  \\n424-249-3296  \\n\\n__The place:__ It looks like the Most Interesting Man in the World decorated this hot spot with contemporary art and model boats.  \\n__The word:__ Kenyon boasts some serious balayage skills, as well as over 11,000 followers on Instagram.  \\n__What we got:__ He lightened our hair with a handful of amber highlights concentrated on the middle and underside.  \\n__Bottom line:__ The slivers echoed our natural color and peeked through with every head turn. We never realized medium brown could be so thrilling. (Our bill: $275.)  \\n\\n[Beverly Hills Color Bar](http://www.beverlyhillscolorbar.com/)  \\n__MALCOLM MCALPINE__  \\nHighlights, $100  \\n9885 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills  \\n310-772-0070  \\n\\n__The place:__ After years at Umberto, McAlpine opened this intimate studio to offer his clients the same services at half the price.  \\n__What we were after:__ Natural-looking highlights to liven up our virgin dark brown hair.  \\n__What we got:__ After McAlpine spent an hour painting ribbons of caramel starting a couple of inches from the roots, we ended up with a multi\\u00addimensional chocolate hue.  \\n__Bottom line:__ The slivers of light were the exact boost we wanted and made our eyes sparkle. And with the upscale look and skilled staff of a Beverly Hills spot (without the attitude or inflated prices), this place is a real find.  \\n\\n[Butterfly Loft Salon and Spa](http://www.butterflyloft.com/ButterflyLoft/home.html)  \\n__LULU LIOTTA__\\nColor, $175 for highlights and a blowout  \\n17401 Ventura Blvd., Encino  \\n818-386-1100  \\n\\n\\\"Lulu Liotta at Butterfly Loft\\\" sounds like the beginning of a children's story. Appropriate, considering this colorist's knack for returning hair to its youthful, sun-kissed state. Liotta added a caramel tone up top, then weaved in tapering shades of amber and gold. When our own mother saw the gleaming results, she gasped, \\\"That's the hair color you had when you were ten!\\\" The ultimate storybook ending? Liotta's flat rate of $175 for highlights and a blowout.  \\n\\n[Byron's Beauty Room](http://www.byronbeautyroom.com/)  \\nColor, $325 and up  \\n9294 Civic Center Dr., Beverly Hills  \\n310-276-4470  \\n\\nWe were tired of being the last color virgin on Venice Beach, so we made a date with the salon. To give our long, light brown hair a look that would be both polished and beachy, our colorist suggested lightening just the middle and ends. She pulled over a coworker with a similar style to demonstrate, then graciously offered to order us lunch. She applied bleach from the bottom up (ends to jawline) and around our face, but didn't touch our roots. Forty-five minutes and one shampoo later, she applied a rinse over those same areas to turn them a honey hue. She finished with quite possibly the best blowout we've had, sculpting our newly blonde ends into soft curls that made us look almost angelic.  \\n\\n[Chris McMillan (The Salon)](http://www.thechrismcmillansalon.com/)  \\n__JUSTIN ANDERSON__  \\nColor, $250 and up  \\n8944 Burton Way  \\n310-285-0088  \\n\\nAnderson's skin-brightening, eye-enhancing highlights are both flattering and faultless, raves makeup artist Jillian Dempsey.  \\n\\n[Chroma Color Bar](http://www.allure.com/salon-spa-reviews/los-angeles/www.chromacolorbar.com)  \\nColor, $59 and up  \\n1422B 2nd St., Santa Monica  \\n310-395-5888  \\n\\nWe showed up without an appointment (the salon encourages walk-ins) and barely waited five minutes before landing in a chair. There, our colorist pronounced blonde hair was too ashy, and she spent the next hour and a half weaving in dozens of honeyed ribbons that made it sparkle. We left with radiant color that a pricier spot would have charged twice as much for.  \\n\\n[Colorlab Tierrasal](http://oneironauticum.com/colorlabtierrasal/index.html)  \\n__JUVENCIO JIMENEZ-VALDEZ__  \\nSingle-process color, $125 and up  \\n548 S. Spring St.  \\n213-537-0365  \\n\\nJimenez-Valdez works from home\u2014a cool industrial space that doubles as a hair salon, which itself doubles as an art gallery. Zeroing in on the coppery remains of a previous dye job, he proposed single-process color for a richer, more uniform look. The burnished midnight hue had such intense shine, our hair could have doubled as a mirror.  \\n\\n[Cristophe Salon](http://cristophestyling.com/about/about.html)  \\n__LANA GORDON__  \\nHighlights, $150 and up  \\n348 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills  \\n310-274-0851  \\n\\nTo lowlight or not to lowlight: That is the question facing overprocessed blondes like us who want a less ashy look. \\\"Lowlights add darkness and depth, but because the dye is going on top of already-treated hair, it fades to muddy and needs to be retouched every three weeks,\\\" Gordon said. Instead, she played up our natural dark blonde hair by weaving in honey-colored highlights for contrast. Three trips to the shampoo sink later (to rinse out each section of dye at its peak), we had the most realistic-looking highlights we've seen. Because Gordon prefers to let the dye \\\"take\\\" naturally rather than hastening it under the dryer, two hours had elapsed since we walked in the door. And it was worth every second.  \\n\\n[Fred Segal Salon](http://www.matthewpreece.com/)  \\nHighlights, $150 and up  \\n420 Broadway, Santa Monica  \\n310-907-4022  \\n\\nOh, colorists! They're full of such promises: to turn brassy straw to spun silk, to brighten eyes and skin\u2014ours even vowed to make us look thinner. \\\"The secret is placement of light and dark,\\\" she said. \\\"It enriches texture and, when placed strategically, slims the face.\\\" Once she held swatches to our cheeks to determine the right hue, she painted gold pieces around the crown and brushed lowlights throughout. Our color was brilliant, and after a day of compliments (\\\"Did you lose weight?\\\"; \\\"You're glowing!\\\"), we knew our colorist was a woman of her word.  \\n\\n[Holly Jones Hair Design Studio](http://hollyjones.com/)  \\n__HOLLY JONES__  \\nColor, $130 and up  \\n8383 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills  \\n310-913-8582  \\n\\nWhen we discovered Jones was the only colorist at this hip, artsy studio, we figured we'd be getting more attention than usual. Understatement of the century. After examining our brassy highlights, she discerned the type of shampoo we used (the wrong kind) and the level of shower pressure we liked (the weak kind), and recommended more color-friendly options. She gently rebuffed our idea of an allover auburn shade, explaining that red fades quickly and requires constant upkeep. Instead, Jones proposed enhancing the natural russet in our dark hair with more manageable threads of cinnamon. The fiery glints solicited so many compliments, we might just have to get used to being the center of attention.  \\n\\n[Jonathan &amp; George Salon](http://www.jonathanandgeorge.com/)  \\nKAZUMI MORTON  \\nColor, $350 and up  \\n9320 Civic Center Dr., Beverly Hills  \\n310-275-2808  \\n\\nThe gauze-and-wood decor feels like a seaside bungalow that happens to be packed with A-listers. A rarity on the West Coast, Morton specializes in all shades of brown.  \\n\\n[Juan Juan Salon](http://juanjuansalon.com/)  \\n__JENNIFER JAHANBIGLOO__  \\nHighlights, $225 and up  \\n9667 Wilshire Blvd.  \\n310-278-5826  \\n\\nAlthough Jahanbigloo counts Julia Roberts and Ashley Judd as clients, she fit us into her schedule with remarkable ease. Her style is equally graceful. Rather than a permanent tint, she used a lightener, which she says lasts longer and is less likely to turn brassy over time. The outcome was a shade of blonde that gave our mane a sun-drenched boost and made our skin glow as bright as any star in Hollywood.  \\n\\nKristin Ess Studio  \\n__KRISTIN ESS__  \\nHighlights, $250 and up  \\n7220 Beverly Blvd.  \\n323-333-7619  \\n\\nWhen Ess asked us to come in for a consultation one week prior to our appointment, we weren't thrilled to sacrifice the time. But the colorist to Lauren Conrad believes in due diligence. She emailed us examples of the looks she thought would suit us and asked for our opinion. By the time we finally sat in her chair, Ess knew just what to do. She brightened our medium brown hair with gold highlights that got thicker and blonder at the ends. The beachy, surfer-girl effect elicited so many compliments, our inbox was soon flooded with a new kind of query: What is Ess's number?  \\n\\n[L&amp;R Salon](http://www.landrsalon.com/)  \\n__ROY ARBIB__  \\nPartial highlights, $85 and up  \\n302 S. Edinburgh Ave.  \\n310-779-8384  \\n\\nArbib has a Mohawk, a ponytail, and a thing for gutsy hair. We have long, buttery locks and a thing for keeping them that way. But Arbib didn't try to steer us in an edgy direction. Instead, he brightened our faded blonde with a subtle display of champagne highlights, then applied a honeyed toner that made our hair sparkle. The glossy color looked so healthy and vibrant, we were shocked\u2014in a good way.  \\n\\nLukaro Salon  \\n__RONA O'CONNOR__  \\nColor, $250 and up  \\n323 N. Beverly Dr.  \\n310-275-2536  \\n\\nDevotees like Blake Lively call O'Connor \\\"the chemist\\\" for her uncanny ability to revamp every head of hair. She pronounced our color \\\"a little too yellow\\\" and spent the next three hours replacing the gold and bronze tones in our hair with ivory highlights, transforming our formerly brassy shade into a soft baby blonde that made our skin glow. From now on, we're calling O'Connor \\\"the magician.\\\"  \\n\\n[Marie's Hair Studio](http://marieshairstudio.com/Welcome.html)  \\nMARIE FERRO  \\nColor, $90 and up  \\n23710 Malibu Rd., Malibu  \\n310-456-5211  \\n\\nShell-print fabric and scattered starfish give this salon a slightly corny beach theme, but it's clean and welcoming. Ferro can send clients out the door in 30 minutes with shiny, even color that makes hair look healthier and grows out seamlessly.  \\n\\n[McMillan Canal\u00E9 Salon](http://canalesalon.com/)  \\n__MICHAEL CANALE__  \\nHighlights, $300 and up  \\n3835 Cross Creek Rd.  \\n310-456-9973  \\n\\nMichael Canal\u00E9 is a color legend in Los Angeles, so we couldn't wait to check out his new joint venture with hairstylist Chris McMillan: a no-fuss salon in Malibu that is made of wood and slate. We were pleasantly surprised at Canal\u00E9's warmth and his out-and-out flattery (we've never been compared to Carolyn Murphy before). We asked Canal\u00E9 to lighten our blah, brownishblonde hair, and he applied a pale shade\u2014which he dubbed \\\"Scandinavian blonde\\\"\u2014in superthin strips all over. And since we told him that we frequently wear a ponytail, he thoughtfully added color to the underside as well. His assistant then gingerly applied bleach just along our hairline, to help soften the contrast between our highlights and our natural hue, and conditioned our hair with a proteinpowered treatment. When we left, our hair was a radiant baby blonde shade that made us a convert to the cult of Canal\u00E9.  \\n\\n[M\u00E8che](http://www.mechesalonla.com/)  \\n__HEATHER CIE__  \\nColor, $125 and up (not including blowout)  \\n8820 Burton Way  \\nBeverly Hills  \\n310-278-8930  \\n\\n__What we were after:__ A little life to our lackluster blonde.  \\n__What we got:__ A darker sandy base with bleached ends to brighten up our color\u2014and our pale skin tone.  \\n__Bottom line:__ It was the most flattering (and believable) blonde we've ever had: Our skin looked so healthy that friends asked if we got a spray tan.  \\n\\n[M\u00E8che](http://www.mechesalonla.com/)  \\n__TRACEY CUNNINGHAM__  \\nColor, $425 and up  \\n8820 Burton Way, Beverly Hills  \\n310-278-8930  \\n\\n*Balayage*, foil, corrective color: She does it all, for seemingly every celebrity in town.  \\n\\n[Miakel Bishay Salon](http://www.miakelbishaysalon.com/)  \\n__HYUNSOO KIM__  \\nColor, $90 and up  \\n2929 Main St., Santa Monica  \\n310-452-0500  \\n\\n__The place:__ This salon attracts artists and musicians.  \\n__The word:__ Kim's artful, edgy color always looks polished.  \\n__What we got:__ He amplified our red highlights, transforming our flat brown into a fiery burnt sienna.  \\n__Bottom line:__ Our smoldering shade accentuated our waves, making them appear so rich and glossy, we were able to let them air-dry for the first time in memory. (Our bill: $100.)  \\n\\n[Nelson J Salon](http://www.nelsonjsalon.com/)  \\n__COREY CHAMBERS__  \\nPartial Sun Kissed Highlights, $95  \\n350 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills  \\n310-274-1553  \\n\\nWhen we heard that this popular Beverly Hills salon had introduced a quickie-color menu, we booked an appointment, hoping to give our flat, dark hair a subtle boost. To avoid conspicuous streaks and add dimension, Chambers wisely prescribed a scattering of cool brown ribbons just a breath lighter than our own deep base. She folded in ten foils around our face and crown, then applied a rich gloss all over to blend the whole together. We appreciated Chambers's attentiveness (she checked in on us several times while our color cooked), but our highlights turned out to be much blonder than we expected. Although the beachy effect was pretty, it wasn't what we signed up for.  \\n\\n[Nelson J Salon](http://www.nelsonjsalon.com/)  \\n__NELSON CHAN__  \\nHighlights, $250 and up  \\n350 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills  \\n310-274-1553  \\n\\nConsidering Chan is the colorist for fair-haired beauties such as Heather Graham, we expected to kiss our light brown base good-bye. He must have sensed that monthly salon visits wouldn't work with our packed schedule (and not-so-packed wallet), because he suggested just a few chunky pieces. The honey color is our best blonde since childhood\u2014and we won't be dashing back to the salon every month for upkeep. It's a good thing, since Chan's celebrity house calls and television work mean he's in the salon only three days a week.  \\n\\n[Nine Zero One](http://www.ninezeroonesalon.com/)  \\n__RIAWNA CAPRI__  \\nColor, $300 and up   \\n901 Westbourne Dr., West Hollywood  \\n310-855-9099  \\n\\nWe crave a touch of sun-kissed color as much as the next Californian, but we told Capri that we were tired of our highlights always turning bright blonde outdoors, lightening our natural medium brown base. She offered the ideal solution by painting on a deep auburn dye, which darkened our existing highlights into warmer threads of cinnamon and copper. The results were so stunning, we've been basking in compliments ever since.  \\n\\n[Ohm Salon](http://ohmsalon.com/)  \\n__SHANNON SYNCLARE__  \\nPartial highlights, $120  \\n1605 Abbott Kinney Blvd., Venice Beach  \\n310-399-9973  \\n\\nLocated minutes from the ocean, Ohm feels like a friend's beach house. The space is quiet and inviting, and the staff is laid-back. But these people are serious about color. Synclare questioned us about how we hoped our highlights would look, asking if we had chunky and dramatic or wispy and subtle in mind. She then proceeded to weave two different shades\u2014a pale caramel and a pumped-up champagne\u2014into our hair. The result was a sophisticated take on beachy blonde.  \\n\\n[Orange Berlin Salon by Martina](http://orangeberlin.com/)  \\n__MARTINA HARRER__  \\n*BEAUTY BARGAIN*  \\nSingle-process color, $87; highlights, $127 and up  \\n8317 1/2 Beverly Blvd.  \\n323-782-0088  \\n\\nWhen we asked Harrer to lighten our medium brown hair by two shades, she politely refused, explaining that our hair would turn brassy red. She instead suggested a few caramel highlights to heat things up. \\\"They'll look more natural against your olive skin,\\\" she said, offering this once to honor the less-expensive single-process color price we'd originally booked. The whisper-thin pieces gave us the lift we'd desired\u2014and we left with more than we'd paid for.  \\n\\n[Planet Salon](http://www.planetsalon.com/)  \\n__DEAN ROYBAL__  \\nHighlights, $125 and up  \\n8126 Melrose Ave.  \\n323-951-1011  \\n\\nWhen Roybal insisted we come in for a consultation at least 24 hours before our appointment, we were puzzled, a little annoyed, and admittedly impressed by his thoroughness. When he kept us waiting for 30 minutes, we were less appreciative. Roybal surfaced just as we were about to give up, and was so sweet that we couldn't stay angry for long, as we explained that we wanted blonde highlights on just the ends of our hair. No problem, according to Roybal. At our appointment, he was prompt and speedy, placing foils in our hair in 25 minutes flat. He promised that our color would last for more than three months, then sent us off for a gloss, on the house. He blew out our hair at no cost (a rarity in this city), and we were so pleased with the bright, carefree results, we knew we'd be making multiple bookings in the future.  \\n\\nPenner  \\n__STANLEY PENNER__  \\nSingle process, $50 and up, highlights, $101 and up  \\n441 N. Bedford Dr.  \\n310-273-7171  \\n\\nHollywood's old guard of producers' and directors' wives go to this quiet, secluded salon for Beverly Hills treatment. Penner's coloring style is more major studio than independent, so if you want fake white blonde, he might not be your man.  \\n\\n[Point De Vue](http://pointdevuesalon.com/)  \\n__MURIEL MASTEY__  \\nDay in the Casban, $395; haircut, $200, highlights, $185  \\n152 North Wetherly Dr., West Hollywood  \\n310-273-1231  \\n\\nStylist Mastey comes from the glamorous and industrious Mastey family who styled hair for Coco Chanel and Vivien Leigh. Mastey helps each client find her own style and teaches her how to love it. Hey, wait: Because the salon is brand-spankin' new, we were able to call Tuesday for a Saturday noon appointment. Nitty gritty: Mastey decided to turn our dark bob to a blond-tousled cut. Instead of full process color, she used our own medium brown color as a base, then lacquered on highlights. We feared stripes, but Mastey insisted. We're glad she did. Nature or nurture: Our makeup artist, Bruno Graniou, took a natural approach, teaching us Makeup for the Newly Blond. He applied M.A.C. Green Tone Correctal to neutralize the pink in our skin, and advised us to wear less makeup. What you see: Casablanca. Moroccan paintings, fountains, and a flower garden. What you smell: Bougainvillea (and, surprisingly, not bleach). Pampering quotient: Starbucks should blush. A full bistro bar, with cappuccinos and chocolate truffles. Intimacy issues: In this ranch-style home, there are only three to four chairs per room. VIP heaven. Famous faces: Nastassja Kinski and Daryl Hannah.  \\n\\n[Ramirez/Tran Salon](http://ramireztran.com/)  \\n8912 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills  \\n310-724-8167  \\n\\n__Cherin Choi:__ She can do wildly creative ombr\u00E9, and she can do soft ombr\u00E9, but Choi never does cookie-cutter ombr\u00E9. \\\"Cherin gives me the best color for my complexion without overdoing it,\\\" says interior designer and fashion blogger Aimee Song. $250 and up.  \\n__Johnny Ramirez:__ Before scoring an appointment with Ramirez, potential clients must fill out an extensive questionnaire and submit currents photos of themselves, as well as pictures of the look they hope to achieve. The appointments themselves have been known to last a staggering five and a half hours, but the stunning, believable results are more than worth it. $400 and up.  \\n\\n[Rossano Ferretti Salon](http://rossanoferretti.com/saloni/beverly-hills-l-a/)  \\n__LORRI GODDARD__   \\nColor, $150 and up  \\n345 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills  \\n310-598-6780  \\n\\n__The clout:__ Bold-faced blondes (Jennifer Lawrence) rely on Goddard to keep their hair shiny and healthy.  \\n__The scoop:__ Clients appreciate her hand-painted highlights\u2014and her adventurous side, if they're looking for a change.  \\n\\n[Sally Hershberger Los Angeles](http://sallyhershberger.com/salons/los-angeles/)  \\nColor, $450 and up  \\n760 N. La Cienega Blvd.  \\n310-854-4922  \\n\\nClassic blonde hues for California girls.  \\n\\n[Benjamin with Negin Zand](http://www.salonbenjamin.com/home)  \\n__NEGIN ZAND__  \\nColor, $200 and up  \\n8910 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood  \\n424-249-3296  \\n\\nHer beachy shades look positively sun-drenched.  \\n\\n[Shin](http://shinhair.com/)  \\n__SHIN AN__  \\nColor, $90 and up  \\n1025 Montana Ave., Santa Monica  \\n310-310-3128  \\n\\nOur beachy ombr\u00E9 highlights felt too laid-back for our new job\u2014the hair-color equivalent of wearing flip-flops to the office. Happily, we discovered a fellow workaholic in An. Her first order of business was to break out the scissors (\\\"Your color will look more vibrant if you get rid of this damage,\\\" she explained). We barely nodded approval before she began cleaning up our overgrown layers and slicing off inches of dead weight, removing bulk and adding bounce with every single snip. She then proceeded to hand-paint dozens of copper and russet threads, blending them together with a deep chocolate tint. The decadent hue and fiery glints were exactly what we'd requested: all work, and just the right amount of play.  \\n\\n[Stag Hair Parlor](http://staghairparlor.com/)  \\n__LAUREN BAILEY-CHAIDEZ__  \\nDavines Mini Flamboyage, $100  \\n7223 Melrose Ave.  \\n323-592-3496  \\n\\nWhen a colorist prescribes a highlighting treatment called the Flamboyage, you envision many things\u2014and subtlety isn't one of them. But salon owner Bailey-\\u00adChaidez assured us that the new technique, which involves adhesive strips instead of foil to isolate tiny sections of hair, results in speedy and believable color. After mixing up a deep gold formula, she used a comb to pick out whisper-thin threads around our face and crown, painting each piece and securing them with the sticky paper. Twenty-five minutes later, she removed the strips with warm water, revealing gorgeous, sunny glints that peeked through our dark hair with the slightest head turn."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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