La Peer Beauty

Rude and over priced. I’ve been buying the same hair products for nearly a decade. I literally buy the exact same round brush every time I need a new one, same brand, same size, same style. Same with the Kerastase products. Everything was priced at least $ 10 more than I’ve ever seen. Thankfully for them I was in a hurry and had to buy the items. But thanks to their greedy prices and the rude Asian lady that followed me around the store, I will NOT be back.

Ran out of product this morning so I stopped here on my way to the dry cleaner. After one visit, I’d say, hands down, they have the best price for beauty products on the westside.
I don’t understand how they’re able to sell products at the same price, or Less (!) than even online shops. For instance, Essie nail polish is $ 8 (and up) pretty much everywhere you go (including Target). La Peer sells it for $ 6.95! They are also the least expensive place I’ve seen for Bumble & Bumble products.
The store is on the smaller side & they don’t carry one of my brands, but this is now the place for me for the rest of my hair & nail care needs.

Ruderuderuderuderuderuderuderuderuderuderuderude. Especially the manager of all people. I’ve been coming here for years. As a Beverly Hills resident, I’d rather drive out of my way than frequent this overpriced, cramped and frankly ineptly staffed miserable place. Sephora in Century City, here I come!

Great selection. Always fun to just browse the aisles and find something new. Staff has dependable advice and good knowledge of the products. My favorite product that I’ve never found anywhere else is Gene’s body moisturizer. Inexpensive and a great gift for your skin. La Peer offers easy access to great products.

Called looking for something in the morning, the person who answered the phone went and checked if they had it and then offered to hold it for me which was very nice, went In after work and they had it ready for pick up, great service

Shame! I called to see about a hair clip for my daughter as she was going on a school trip and we needed a clip by tomorrow. The woman told me that they close at six. I said I was on my way. We show up at 5:56 and the door was locked. My daughter and I stood there like idiots as the woman was counting the cash from the cash drawer and wouldn’t let us in. Obviously La Peer beauty lacks customer service.

This store does NOT have an upscale layout. It’s just a regular neighborhood beauty supply location and that is it. However, when I went in today and asked a sales rep if they carry bubble bath, she happily led me over to a bottle of suds that was nearly $ 20.00. Um, I think I can luxuriate for a less hefty price, really. I wasn’t shy to ask if that was the only selection. She then showed me others around the $ 15.00 mark. When I mentioned the high prices, she condescendingly crinkled her nose at me and softly leaned in saying, «Oh, well, maybe you should go to CVS or something because we don’t carry inferior products.» Why I do say!
If the store was in a sheik neighborhood and had a upscale presentation, I might see where she could wear such a snotty attitude and get away with it. Her pretension was unfitting and silly being that this is a small and unassuming location. (I noticed that were other complaints about their staff too from earlier reviews.)
Lighten up with the ‘tude, dear. I’m not embarrassed at all for asking for a friendly priced bubble bath.
(My nose goes up in the air and I sashay out of the store with self-​righteous indignation. End scene.)
P. S. Nevertheless, I did take your advice and I’m perfectly content with the bottle of bubbly I chose. *humpf!!!*

Great low key Beverly hills salon. Well priced, no long waits, or multiple people to see. Pick your stylist and he/​she does it all and does it well. I love Irene and we laugh the entire visit. No frills so if you like fancy, look elsewhere

I love the product selection in this store. I live in Orange Co. now but when ever
I go to LA I make a trip to La Peer Beauty. The Beverly Hills location is my favorite,
but they are all great!

I came in to purchase some hair mascara. Was talked into buying a spray product instead. I thought it might be easier to use since the tester she was using had a small funnel at the tip for easier application. When I got home I opened the can. No funnel at the tip. The next day I came back to the store with the canister and explained to a different woman behind the counter that my can did not have the applicator attached. She argued with me that I must not have bought it from them then. WHAT?
She then claimed it must have fallen out when I opened the top. WHAT? I told her the applicator is not a removable piece and showed her the other cans on display to prove it.
I asked if there was a funnel I could purchase that would fit the can. NO.
I asked for a manager. NO. Not in.
I now have a useless can without any way to disperse the contents. I’ve made 2 trips here. And this store could care less. $ 30 down the drain. They would rather argue with you and make outrageous claims like you didn’t buy it there or you lost a part. Do yourself a favor and visit Larchmont Beauty instead.

This was not just one heinous experience but two considering I had to return the next day to pick up my purchase that wasn’t in the bag, and to return two of the products that were not what I wanted and one that wasn’t what the brain surgeon Morgan salesperson told me. Mimi the store manager with the face and attitude of scrooge was not only not helpful but acted like she was doing me a favor giving me any of her time. Morgan the salesperson from the day before told me one price only to be told a much higher price on an item, after which another salesgirl said «we are only human» yes ms third brain surgeon salesperson, we are only human and as such should smile and apologize when making mistakes and costing clients money and time… I cannot suggest this overpriced under skilled ridicules excuse of a beauty supply. When I asked about hair color both Mimi and Morgan replied that they had no knowledge of hair color. Period. Not, «I will get someone to help you» I can’t wait for my next magazine article to come out because I have to find some humor in this most absurd
waste of my day. Oh, and don’t think for a second even with their mistakes that they will return your cash. Oh, wait I did receive a dime which is probably what they spent on their education.

I LOVE La Peer! They have every beauty product you need and want, and they carry high end hard to find things as well. Parking can be a little nuts, but it’s worth the hassle.

They have almost any professional brand you could possibly look for, both the common stuff and the high-​end super pricey stuff too. Staff are friendly and they also have promotional stuff at the back of the aisles. Some stuff I’ve been dying to try, but they are still wayyy out of my price range. Perhaps when I have money to burn, like lots of it, I’ll burn it here. But for now, the occasional splurge on midline professional products here will do!

Comprehensive selection squeezed into a very small, but very neatly-​kept space. Every type of make-​up brush you could want, and the ladies who work there can explain what to do with them. They also have every type of shampoo and conditioner you could ever want (3 whole aisles of them!!!), and their candle selection will not be outdone.

I live right down the street and never knew about this place until a friend who lives in Woodland Hills told me she drives out all the way to the city to this place to get her products. So I went.
Last year I decided I didn’t want to play through the nose for adding fun color accents to my hair, so I thought I could do it myself. I’m pretty bright, I’ll watch a youtube video I thought — famous last words.
So I messed up my hair. Sure enough, the staff was super friendly and helped me with my trillion and one questions. I’ve been going back for a year. Morgan is the one who helped me, and honestly if she isn’t there, I get panicked! She’s so knowledgeable and helpful and most of all, NICE. Most beauty store staff are usually so so nose in the air, but everyone here is really nice.
As for the price of the products, I have no idea how much this stuff is supposed to cost honestly, but for me its about TRUST. So I am happy. I mostly bleach streaks, so I buy quickblue and a developer, which usually costs me under $ 8. Sometimes I buy a toner and developer, about the same. Occasionally I buy fancy shampoo, and those are usually pricy everywhere.
And they seem to have everything.
The only downside it that there is very little parking. But good news, there is a parking lot downstairs that offers a few spaces as well.
I’d certainly recommend this place to any of my friends!

A little Pricey but great service

Decent selection.
Severely over priced.
Cranky staff.
For a better deal, go to Perfumes West for Less on Westwood Blvd near Olympic. Here’s example of how you’ll save:
Deva Curl «Set Up and Above» = $ 19.99 at La Peer, only $ 14.95 at Perfumes West
Mop Defining Cream = $ 14.99 at La Peer, only $ 11 at Perfumes West
Deva Curl Arc Angel gel (large) = $ 39.99 at La Peer, only $ 29.95 at Perfumes West

I like this place, it’s packed with all sorts of great things. But all sales are FINAL. no returns. Which stinks if you are buying a cleanser or cream and you might be allergic or something…
I bought some facial cleanser there on recommendation from a staff person saying that the ‘reviews are amazing’ on it. I googled the CRAP out of it — and there are zero reviews. I know where to look for beauty reviews too — nada. it’s relatively new after being exclusive to Hilton hotels for about a year.
when I asked about it on a cosmetics board, they all said it was horrible. lol so I kind of feel like I was just sold something to sell it… I’m not sure I love it, nor do I think it’s really suitable for my dry skin but the sales person claimed it to be wonderful for it. I know your mileage may vary — but if a customer is taking your word on something it really sucks that you can’t exchange it. oh well. lesson learned — only buy products you are 100% sure of… nail polish, hair brush, tried & tested stuff.
also, I wanted just a cheap bottle of acetone nail polish remover –and all they had was non-​acetone unless you want a high-​end brand of remover.
amazing OPI polish selection — so I’ll probably limit my purchases to nail polish!

Shopping here has been a hit or miss. Cases in point:
Hit: One day I came in looking for a round brush and ultra-​volumizing hairspray. Not only was I presented with an innumerable supply of both, the guy working up front was ever so helpful and actually walked me around the store, showing where each one was and giving well-​qualified advice that isn’t always readily available at these beauty supply shops.
Miss: One day I came in looking for eyeliner. Two 50-​something ladies were standing down the aisle from me as I perused, giving me the staredown for the whole 15 – 20 minutes I shopped there. Surprise — I left without buying a thing. And I didn’t flipping take anything, either! Geez…
I will give them the benefit of the doubt, I suppose, because they do have quite a nice selection of products in a rather small space. And the prices are usually comparable to the portion of that selection you could find at CVS or wherever. Also, at least when I went, the bag they gave me was zebra-​print! It was durable enough for me to use as a book bag the entire semester, so that was… handy.

On a seasonal madness break, I took my neighbor shopping. Feeling guilty for me schlepping her to and fro, she was pleased that I, too needed product here.
My purchase was a no-​brainer; hers required assistance. Three staffers, pleasantly did due diligence resulting in successful item location and one very happy customer (make that two)! Service speaks volumes, doesn’t it?
While I waited, I couldn’t help but notice a bountiful array of items, suitable for immediate gift giving like glitter-​boxed, Hanky Panky Panties (woohoo!), designer fragrance, and sparkling hair accessories just to name a few.
Can’t decide? Or are you a last minute shopper? No worries, they have gift certificates in $ 20, $ 50, and $ 100 increments!