Nova Arts Salon is a really cute and vibe-y salon settled on The Row next to the parking garage. It's dark and moody with lots of natural light and plants that fill the space. I found Anya on Reddit and came in on a nice Sunday to get a curly cut from her. She was super comfortable doing my hair and talking to me about what I wanted, and even made suggestions that went along with what my endgame was. I essentially told her I wanted to keep my bangs and my face framing little hair tendrils, and she can do what she wanted with the rest! From there, she asked questions such as how heavy my hair feels regularly/the last time I got it cut, if I like my hair to have volume or sit the way it is and mimicked with my hair how both versions looked, made observations and suggestions on where we could go. Honestly, this was the best experience I've had! She thinned out a lot of my hair as well since it gets pretty heavy for me, gave me a nice shape and my hair more personality, and even layers on the back to make everything more cohesive! Frankie was my wash tech (is that what they're called?) and she was great to talk to about books! She was also very cautious on making sure the water was just right for my scalp. Though when we rinsed with cold water it hit soooo good hehe. read more

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The vibe at Nova Salon feels calm and elevated from the moment you walk in. Everything is easy, unpretentious, and thoughtfully done. Sean has amazing taste and a great eye for detail. He pays attention, listens, and brings a sense of style that feels natural yet refined. The whole experience feels genuine and effortless, like working with someone who truly understands what looks good on you. Always walk out feeling refreshed and confident. read more

So glad to have found a home hair salon! Amanda is amazing and I have been going to her for a couple years now, I can't imagine going to anyone else now. She understands hair so well, and she just gets it. She listens to what you're looking for and delivers. Her understanding of face structure, style, and hair is phenomenal. Highly recommend! read more

Was in dire need of a great haircut for an upcoming event... after cutting (butchering) my own hair for the past year. Peter really delivered. Best haircut I've had in years, maybe decades. Maybe ever. read more

Been going to Nova Arts Salon for the past year and have always had a wonderful experience! Sean does a wonderful job keeping my hair stylish and sharp. read more

This is the best haircut I've had since I moved to LA. I've even been to private salons but this was a phenomenal experience. Rachel took so much good care of my hair and really listened to what I wanted to see in the end result. It felt like she really cared for my opinion rather than me just sitting in silence the whole time. It was so clean and stunning inside too! read more

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I saw Anya for a scalp treatment and blow dry. She was wonderful, great conversation and very gentle with my hair and scalp. I appreciate the gentleness because I have a tender head. I liked how she styled my hair as well. My scalp felt much better after the treatment. read more

I'm leaving this review for Anya Martin, who is truly exceptional. She took the time to really understand what I wanted, asked thoughtful questions about my long-term hair goals, and gave me genuinly helpful advice on how to care for my hair. I left the salon feeling great, and a week later I'm loving my haircut even more. I'm especially grateful to Anya and the salon for being so accommodating and respectful since I wear the hijab and require privacy during hair services - something many salons have turned me away for in the past, and Anya handled everything with such kindness and professionalism. Anya is incredibly talented, patient, and kind. My hair feels healthier, fuller, and more voluminous than it has in a long time - and she gave me curtain bangs I honestly didn't think my hair could pull off. Thank you, Anya, for a beautiful haircut and for making the experience so positive. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Peter got my hair right, ok! Peter had my hair lookin' like Jennifer Aniston's sh*t. I'll be back soon, xoxo. read more

I've been going to Nova for about 2 years now, idk maybe even more. My appointments have always been with Kelly and Amanda. Kelly does my coloring and she just gets it every time. She moves quick but still takes the time to have conversations and catch up with you. I love how I can just show her a picture and she already knows what to do and brings your vision to life. Now, Amanda is the one who cuts my hair. She does a great job on cutting and keeping the length of my hair when I want to keep it long. An FYI this salon has Specialists, that's why I am mentioning 2 women. Overall, I am happy I can say I enjoy my days at the salon. The vibe is there, I feel good after my app. , if I get hungry there are some good food and coffee options within walking distance. read more

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10/10 Nova Arts Salon is the bees kneeees! Price range is on the higher end, but I think their quality of work, expertise, and the environment totally justify the costs. I have never died my hair in my entire life prior to coming here (natural blonde) and thanks to Kelley I have now been a redhead/copper-ish girlie for the last two years and it has become part of my dna. Amanda also does an awesome job with my hair cuts and dustings. The entire staff here are amazing, super accommodating and friendly. Cherry on top: aesthetic of the studio is chef's kiss and you can romp around The Row before or after your appointment. Just allow yourself a solid 5-10 mins for parking (more on the weekends). read more

Look no further!!! I always leave feeling on top of the world, between the service and professionalism there's no better place to get your hair done. Anya has been cutting my hair for a few years now (crazy how time flies) and she does a spectacular job - I always get a million compliments after seeing her and she's incredible at making your vision come to life. I also recently got my hair dyed for the first time in a long time and Vihan did such a great job at nailing the specific color and my hair is glowing. Truly a magical experience!!! read more

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The absolute best! I've been going to Sean for a few years now and he just gets it - I always leave feeling like the best version of myself. He's so patient, kind and attentive to details bc I have a lot of hair. Just loveeee 4ever read more

Fantastic curly cut from Veronica! She does a great job working with natural texture and is lovely to speak to. The salon staff were also very accommodating with my kid, who had a bit of a meltdown when we arrived. (He really hates haircuts. I had to reassure him that he was NOT the one getting a trim!) They also offer validation for parking, which is really nice. So impressed! read more

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Nova Arts Salon is worth going to get the best hair service! I had my hair colored by Kelley and she did a great job in blending my color with highlights and did exactly what I wanted and Rachel cut my hair beautifully! With both color and cut, I have been getting lots of compliments and, as my hair continues to grow out, the style and color continues to look FABULOUS! I live in Venice and the drive to Nova is worth going to get the BEST service and I get to enjoy spending time at The Row afterwards! The salon itself is very modern and zen and everyone there is so friendly and helpful! I definitely recommend experiencing Nova Arts Salon! read more

Yullia is an absolute delight and gives the best precision haircut. Front staff always friendly and accommodating.

I always go for a bob, but for some reason my neck grew out longer than the rest of my hair so I ended up with a weird mullet-y growth back there. If that's what you're into, that's cool but I'm not cool enough to pull that off. In the end, Katherine tamed the chaos and I left with my clean bob I requested, with my hair trimmed back even more in the back to ensure it doesn't grow back wonky and embarrassing. It's a month post-haircut and everything still looks clean. Bonus points for having an adorable dog on site and also being opened on Sunday during Smorgasburg to allow my partner to eat BBQ to his hearts content unsupervised while I get my haircut. read more

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I've been coming to Nova Arts for years. I see Kelley for all my hair coloring needs. Kelley is my mvp and always keeps my hair on check. Never a dull moment during a coloring session with Kelley. Love her! Rachel and Amanda are amazing for haircuts highly recommend both read more

I was open to a creative cut, and after seeing Sal's work on Instagram, I told him I trusted his work. As an artist, I didn't want to over-direct. He said he had something in mind and was excited but couldn't find a good example because it would be new. I agreed. After the cut, Sal turned to his next customer, and the assistant just handed me the mirror to show me the back. It looked awful from the side and not flattering to me at all. Ten inches gone. No one asked if I was happy with it; the assistant just asked for my robe (as in "we're done"). I felt very dismissed and taken by surprise. I don't feel comfortable going to this salon anymore. I'd gone there a handful of times but never had this kind of dismissal. The manager Weston called me to offer for me to come back and talk about it, but I can't even bring myself to do that. read more

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I've been seeing Kelly for the last year after I saw her work on Instagram. She really takes her time, always makes my hair to what I'm envisioning, and keeps it healthy. Also she's super fun to talk to! I also see Rachel for cuts and is also amazing!!! Love them both :) read more

Review to follow to upset now to post but believe me I will 2 nd time with a second person Beware this is just hairdressers renting space. And over priced read more

Ive been here twice- once with Sal (amazing!) And second most recent time with Amanda. The front desk people were so friendly and offered me beverages before my appointment. ***before my appointment, i researched and came prepared with photo references of previous cuts Amanda has done. I highly recommend everyone do this, as everyone has different definitions of the same word whereas visual communication is more clear*** I cant recommend Amanda enough. She was genuine and gentle and really listened and respected my request to keep my length long as possible while getting layers and a short trim. She trimmed my hair with my hair facing the mirror so I can see (instead of trimming my hair behind me) and asked multiple times if the length was good. She was really considerate. The assistants who wash my hair are also very nice, everyone here works really hard and seem like genuinely nice people who want to help you look good! My haircut from Amanda was exactly what I wanted- a clean trim to get rid of the dead ends and more layers for volume that fall effortlessly since i dont style my hair regularly. I was worried how it would look once I showered and air-dried and honestly? Looks so good, I have been getting a lot of compliments. The whole appointment took about 1.5 hours. I drive all the way from the OC to here because I feel like everyone here is so good and have an edgy/youthful quality to them. read more

wow, i had such an amazing experience here! Beverly (colorist) and Rachel (stylist) are true artists and did SUCH a good job with my hair! they were so sweet to me, listened to me on exactly what i wanted to do with my hair, and executed to perfection. they were both such sweethearts and we had great conversation too. my hair turned out even more perfect than how i expected. rachel gave me tips for hair care styling and washing and really cares about hair longevity and keeping it looking its best long after you leave the salon. it was a 10/10 experience and i really recommend Nova, especially these two ladies!!! read more

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I had an appointment with Sal today for a haircut. My hair was BAD and I was so self conscious of it. He worked his magic and made my hair look completely different in the best way. He was soooo sweet and calming along with being insanely talented. I left feeling so much better than when I walked in. Not only Sal but everyone was so nice. I will for sure be back in a couple of months for my next cut. THANK YOU to everyone at nova arts salon!!!! read more

Love Sean! Who I've been going to ever since he finished his apprenticeship under Sal. He's trained by the best and he and Sal have given me the best haircuts of my life. My hair has never looked better or been easier to style. I'm way more adventurous with my hair cuts now too because I know I'm in great hands. read more

I was very excited when I discovered this place! But then was quickly disappointed. If you come here make sure you get the name of the receptionist who scheduled your appointment!! I had an appointment, showed up, and then they said it was never scheduled! I had 1 consultation and after they never booked my service. I wish this place was as great as it looked. read more

Yes! A cute little hipster feeling salon! I am in love! They are super eco friendly which is a plus, and they have plants all around. It's a super cute spot! Jessica did my hair, she was so professional and took the time to get my hair exactly where I wanted it to be! She is amazing !! She went through the entire process step by step and was so very thorough with me! They also use MR SMITH products and I am in love with the scent !!! read more

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Kelly is an expert at coloring dark hair and I'm so happy with my shine and color. She really takes the time to listen and understand what I'm looking for. Also I won't trust anyone but Amanda to cut my hair. True perfectionist and takes care of my strands! read more

Another over-priced, snotty hair salon in the Arts District with bad customer service. I cancelled twice: Once my car wouldn't start. Second, I got a COVID pos test and cancelled to protect the salon staff. I was treated like a jerk, not given an opportunity to reschedule, and told someone would call me back to let me know their policy about COVID and whether I should come in or not. Instead, they sent a receipt for half the price of the haircut I didn't receive and no phone call. Not cool. It's not so much the money, it's the attitude and the disrespect. This would have been my third time visiting this place, but being a repeat customer means nothing to them. Times are tough enough without people treating each-other this way. I've been in the Arts District long enough to know the places that don't treat their customers well don't last long. I can go get an overpriced and mediocre haircut somewhere else. A little sympathy would have gone a long way. Update to response below: They did not call and I've had my phone with me all day. No messages. Businesses should not be allowed to put a PR spin on their bad behavior. Their policy should be flexible in COVID times. read more

This is overdue but I have never been happier with a haircut! I saw Amanda Leigh who did such a great job with my very curly hair especially since I didn't really know what I wanted I get compliments on my hair all the time and I have her to thank! Thank you so much and I will definitely be back! read more

I just booked another appointment with them today and realized I hadn't yet left a good review. I found them on Instagram, not sure how. I will not let anyone else touch my hair, period. I recently moved away and I am literally flying from Texas to Los Angeles for a haircut. Call me crazy all you want, but it's worth it. My personal appearance is extremely important to me, and having my hair always cut and styled well is the #1 way to look put together. Yes, having a great wardrobe is important, but I "wear" my hair every day. I go to Sal because I saw his awesome work on IG, and I have never left disappointed with my haircut. When I arrive, they offer espresso water etc. The vibe is very industrial loft chic, modern / natural. The attention to detail is what makes me feel like a star when I'm there, such as the faux leaf coaster for my delicious coffee I was served and natural crystals and stones all around. Moss growing out of the modern bricks, high ceilings painted dark, just everything. I wish that place was my apartment lol. -I always get someone on the phone when I call -they are very responsive and kind -good vibes flow through the air when I'm in that place, you could cut 'em with a knife -my hair looks so great; I get WAY TOO MANY COMPLIMENTS its crazy -the parking is super convenient -they have THE BEST products that are all natural. You've gotta try the dry shampoo it totally is the best I've ever used, and they also sell travel size -there are other cute shops nearby so you can really treat yourself before or after -open on sundays -They are good people that I can really tell they care about what they do. -I feel like a famous celebrity rockstar when I leave I can't wait until I move back to LA so I can just drive to get my haircut, vs a 4-hour flight, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! read more

The vibe, atmosphere and location of the Nova Arts salon were amazing! My hair stylist, Juli, was fantastic. Juli knew the latest styles and techniques. I showed her a few photos of the look I was trying to achieve, and she gave me a great cut with style. Honestly, she worked magic. Juli's approach to consult, then cut and style my hair was reminiscent of the high fashion salons in Paris. I am so happy to find Juli here in LA! I have received so many compliments on my hair. I have already booked my next cut and style with Juli! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Before coming here, I had trouble finding the right hairstyle that would work for me. That is until I came to Nova Arts Salon. These people aren't just hairstylists and barbers. They are artists. I was a slab of marble, and like Michaelangelo, the artists here sculpted me into something beautiful like the Statue of David. My haircut always comes out fire and my dyes are always beautiful done. Other salons always messed up my hair/fried it and/or didn't get the color right. Ngl I'd die for the artists who work here. Shout out to Sean for the beautiful haircuts and Vihan for the GOATED hair dyes. You two saved my life read more

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When you walk into Nova Arts salon, you enter a hip, humble and loving atmosphere that is deeply comforting. Absolutely no ego anywhere, just friendly and beautiful staff. Sal and his team exude creativity and go at length to assure all your needs are met. Assistants, Sean and Cameron, were highly attentive; I felt like I was surrounded by family the whole time. Sal is the most talented stylist! I requested a transformative haircut and am now rocking a style that requires very little styling which is exactly what I wanted. Has your stylist ever asked you what mood you want your hair to be?! The entire time I was sitting in Sal's chair was heartwarming; Sal's creativity, personality and zest for hair elevated my interest for my own hair. It was lovely meeting Sal. Thank you Nova Arts Salon for a true transformative experience. This is how getting your hair cut ought to feel like. I will drive 1.5 hours through LA traffic again, lol. They validate the first 2 hours also which is another bonus. I made a decision to invest a bit more in myself by requesting Sal as my stylist that in turn resulted in the best decision. I am worth it and so are you! Grateful, Kim from Orange County read more

Chris & Chris! I had not stepped foot in a salon in such a long time! Especially because of COVID. The whole Nova Experience was wonderful with my COLOR & CUT. SO MUCH BOUNCE AND SO MUCH VOLUME!!!! [Setting up Appointment] I called and exchanged a few emails with Westin and Mindy regarding my appointment, and they gave me some options as well as sent Instagram names of the hairstylists there. (SO HELPFUL) [Day of Service] When I got there they validated parking for me and walked me through all the covid protocols. Clean and extremely organized. COLOR-I first started off with Chris Li, he is so sweet and really understood exactly the color that I wanted. He also offered some suggestions and colors based off of my skin olive skin tone! My hair came out beautiful!!! CUT- Chris Hill is the VOLUME MASTER. I had long weighed down and uneven hair, I asked Chris to cut off all the damage, and I was super nervous about how short it was gonna be....but he recommended layers and face framing pieces to add bounce and shape. What I appreciate the most is that he took the time to show me tips and tricks on how to style my new hair. I would like to thank everyone at NOVA ARTS SALON for an absolutely wonderful experience. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!! read more

If you want the haircut of your dreams... visit Chris! He is very talented and knows exactly what you want. You will leave not only with a killer haircut, but a great experience too. I usually let him do what he thinks is best for my hair because he KNOWS best. My hair has been through a lot and it has never looked this healthy. PLUS it's growing!!! Also, a girlfriend of mine visited him all the way from Long Beach. She called me immediately after the appointment to tell me how she couldn't get over her hair and that it was the best hair cut she's ever had. The salon itself is very clean, friendly staff and offers great products. read more

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Sal is an artist who crafted my hair, so it styles itself! It has architecture and moves in a flattering way. Sal is a good listener who seems to pride himself on doing a great job and making people feel happy by loving their hair! The salon has a great vibe, and the parking and whole experience was easy and great! read more

I came to Nova Arts Salon looking for a style update which can be a nervous situation, so I was extremely lucky to find Sean. He really listened to what I had to say and used his knowledge to help me translate my ideas into an amazing cut along with a broader strategy for the future. I look forward to my appointments with Sean and the fact that the salon itself is as beautiful and stylish as I've ever seen doesn't hurt! The atmosphere perfectly fits the Arts District setting, parking presents zero problem, and I'm offered a tasty beverage when I check in. A luxury experience start to finish oozing style and sophistication. Safe to say I've found my spot. read more

I've been wanting to try this salon for awhile, but was a hesitant because it's definitely pricier than other salons. However, I got lucky that colorist Camilla was looking for a hair model and she was charging fraction of the regular plus a cut with stylist Amanda. Camilla had to color correct my hair and take me from a warm dark brunette with plenty of red tones to a cool lighter brown. She was friendly, sweet, approachable and meticulous when it came down to business. Camilla knows her stuff! The entire process took about 6 hours, but it honestly didn't even seem that long. I had gotten a cut couple days before, but wasn't 100% happy with the cut and didn't know what else Amanda could do to make the cut any better besides the bangs. WOW! She took my average cut to above average style. Amanda is friendly, easy going and she listens to you and has an intuitive touch. Even my mom commented on how great the color and cut was and she rarely compliments me on my hair!!Rarely. I am sooooo happy that I got hooked up with Camilla and Amanda and will definitely be going back to them as a regular!! I'm thrilled with my hair ! Nova is worth every penny ! read more

Well just went in for my haircut I had been seeing Rachel Lee for about 1 to 2 years since Chris left Nova went in had coffee her assistant was lovely gave me a wash then she started to blow-dry my hair I told her I do not usually blow-dry my hair I leave wet except the one time I did let Chris blow dry for pics she was lovely and said no problem then Rachel came and said she didn't feel comfortable cutting my hair that she has never cut my hair wet,... weird and horrible experience but good thing is the lovely assistant did tell me where to find Chris he is at The Benjamin Scholastic Salon so super happy about that he is 10 times better than Rachel anyway Sal is a great stylist and owner it's a shame it is going so poorly with the staff read more