Body Waxing
Industry insiders drive from as far away as Newport Beach to see Sylvia Tchakerian at Sherman Oaks’ Sweet Dreams Salon thanks to her precision and speed. An OG skin care expert, she has been smoothing her Hollywood regulars for years. Text or call for appointment: 818-995-4247
Kristen Bell is a devotee of nontoxic hair colorist Tania Whittier
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Cut and Color
Known for delivering cuts with texture and movement, James Wilson is equally adept at sun-kissed highlights and artfully lived-in color. Her West Hollywood studio, The Mini Salon, is a haven for red carpet regulars who value privacy. jameswilsonstyle.com
Eyebrows + Lashes
A favorite among discerning names, Burbank-based Nicole Burg is a tweeze-only, no-wax virtuoso. She’s also a whiz with lash tinting, lifting and brow laminating. Text for appointment: 818-970-9582
Hair Extensions
While she’s sought-after for her cuts and color, it’s Nanci Lee’s skill with extensions that has earned her a cultlike devotion among heavyweights. Operating out of Kim Vō Salon since 2019, she’s been working with celebrity-beloved Great Lengths Extensions for nearly two decades. kimvosalon.com
Makeup and Permanent Makeup
Famed for her meticulous makeup on brides, execs and celebs like Nicole Kidman, Michal Cohen also is a micropigmentation, or permanent makeup, savant. Out of her discreet Beverly Hills studio, she creates fuller-looking brows, more color-rich lips, areola tattoos and scar camouflage. beverlyhillsink.com
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Nails
Founded in London, Townhouse, where Margot Robbie has been spotted, recently opened a second L.A. location in Beverly Hills. Whether it’s refined gel manicures backed by a one-week free repair guarantee or the new high-shine, long-lasting Flawless Polish collection, every mani and pedi is next level.townhousebeauty.com
Nontoxic Hair Care
Suzanne Wilson is renowned for her bespoke facials.
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Tania Whittier of Mèche Salon is one of the rare specialists known for her bespoke smoothing treatments’s clean formulations. A master of nontoxic color as well, her ingredient-conscious philosophy has made her a go-to for talent like Kristen Bell. taniawhittier.com
Younger-Looking Skin
Tucked away in a Beverly Hills medical building, esthetician Suzanne Wilson has built a loyal following thanks to her highly customized facials and South Korean skin care expertise. suzannewilsonbeauty.as.me
This story appeared in the Nov. 19 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.
