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    Salon Eleven

    4.6 (275 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Salon Eleven

    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

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    Matt P.

    Katie has been job hunting for over a month with very little success. Katie went into Salon Eleven yesterday and had her hair re-colored. Later that night, while eating at a restaurant, she was offered a job. Coincidence? I think not. So, it's finally happened! Downtown LA at long last has a high-style Salon to call its own, and boy, does it look GOOD. As other reviewers have all echoed, the salon has a hip yet inviting atmosphere. I believe the art is actually on regular rotation with local artists being able to showcase their stuff, unless I've been horrendously misinformed. Everyone working here is friendly and accommodating. And they're good-looking. That's not a combination you tend to see much of around here. I took my two hours in the chair with John and the change was akin to the 2nd coming of Christ [see photo]. Seriously, I don't know what witchcraft this man is practicing but he needs to be burned for it because I have never had a better cut and color right off the chair. Full highlights, shampoo, blow-dry, cut and style all rounds off to a highly competitive $190. That's a whopping $200 less than Lukaro for the same work... but hey, who's keeping score? ;)

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    Felicia C.

    "Are you more excited about the color or the cut?", asks Jared. At the time, I was excited about the color. When I walked out of the salon, I was excited about the color and cut. Almost a week later, I'm still as excited about both as I was that day. Salon Eleven has everything that I was looking for in a salon: a convenient location, friendly people and - most importantly - amazing results. I have to admit, after leaving Salon Eleven, I starting flipping my hair while walking down the street and checking myself out in car windows and neighboring store fronts...I'm sorry, I know...but I've never felt that hot after getting my hair done. It was beyond what I had expected. I came in for a color and a cut with Jared, who is super nice and willing to give tons of input. You get a lot of dynamic feedback - you give input, he gives input, you respond - that's probably why you look so good at the end of it all. You just have to trust that he knows what he's doing...I was a little apprehensive when I saw him cutting away (who isn't when they see that first cut?), but by the time he was done blowdrying, I had seen the inspiration. Beyond my hair and Jared's awesomeness, the salon's super chic. It's in Downtown LA, within walking distance of LA Live, and has the same hip LA vibe to it. Check out the artwork on the walls - apparently it comes from local LA artists and swaps out every couple months. I think it's obvious by now that I love Salon Eleven, but c'mon now - if a salon can get me to look as good as I did that day (or, more importantly, feel as good as I did that day), it deserves every one of those five stars, plus some. **SEE PICTURES POSTED**

    Veronica Lake hair and makeup by John Esparza - for an era-themed corporate gala
    Remy O.

    All of my comedically brilliant fellow Yelpers know the scene in This Is Spinal Tap with the amp that could be turned up to 11 and not just up to 10. Well, that's the kind of ampage I'm talking about. Personally, I see most experiences in life much like Rob Reiner probably sees them: as though I'm in a mockumentary. That is, there are few moments in my day to day where people aren't either taking themselves too seriously or when I'm unable to turn a situation in my imagination into what would make a great mockumentary scene. So when I emailed Salon 11 a couple weeks before my old Hollywood glamour-themed firm formal with a picture of Rita Hayworth and asked if they could do my hair and makeup like her, my mockumentary spa experience began. I couldn't have had a more enjoyable spa experience I think. There were young professionals, entertainment-folk of all kind, relaxing and being fed wine to their heart's content. The hospitality, music and décor tastefully crossed lines between patrons' native cities (doubtfully LA), generation and zip code. My stylist and makeup artist, John, couldn't be described any way other than fabulous. He even suggested a better era hair style than I was able to come up (Veronica Lake - see pics for Salon 11) with and adapted the era makeup to present day. I sent my boyfriend to John and he came back even cuter... John made my perfect ten an eleven! Everyone was professional, friendly, and surprisingly down to earth. The location is easy with free parking and safer-feeling than much of downtown. The salon also hosts learning events and it's walls are home to some pretty inspiring local artists' work. This place is now a fixture in my LA mockumentary.

    Makeup - Silvia  Updo - Christina
    Vanessa C.

    I've been coming to this salon for the past 6 years, and figured it's high time I leave them the glowing review they deserve. I first came to Salon Eleven for a relaxer and haircut with the owner Jared. Most salons won't do relaxers without an in person consultation, and even then it has to be a future appt to do it. I've had relaxers done since I was 9, I know the process and how it goes...but most salons don't do relaxers regularly so they hesitate until they can see the texture of your hair. Even then they charge a crazy amount of money for it, with lots of upcharges for things like hair length. But not Jared! He knows and understands the process well, and I was able to easily schedule for a relaxer. Everything went great and all of the staff were SO nice... so I've kept coming. Even now that I live in Santa Monica I still drive downtown solely for Salon Eleven. Flash forward, and I booked Salon Eleven for my bridal hair and makeup. Since my wedding was on a Sunday (a day the salon is typically closed), they graciously opened the place for my bridal party. It was great to get ready in a place that I knew well with stylists that I knew were amazing. Christina did a great job with my hair, and Silvia was amazing with my makeup. Silvia is also the manager, and keeps the whole place running so smoothly. I've also had a great experience with Jen. I first met her when Jared when her mentor, and now she sees clients alone. She's a great stylist and HILARIOUS, and now she cuts my husbands hair. Come here, you'll never go anywhere else. Nor will you need to.

    Balayage by Tarra. Love it!
    Anastasia P.

    I had blonde balayage coloring by Tarra. She is amazing at coloring and my hair always look natural and not overdone at all...like I just came back from a vacation on an island. Service is great, I usually schedule by email with Sylvia's help and have been very pleased with this saloon overall. Highly recommend! Parking is on the streets...little bit tough as its DTLA. Look for parking on 12th and Grand.

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    Jessica did it again. I asked for ombre hair and she colored my hair exactly how I wanted it! This girl can do no wrong.

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    Over the years, the stylist have come and gone, but Jared and Silvia have always stayed consistent and professional.

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