Spoke & Weal

Love this place! I had major anxiety about finding a new salon having just moved from FL. From the minute I called to get prices and a consultation, to the actual appointment day where I did a Balayage and cut, to the moment I walked out the door, the Spoke and Weal girls were perfection! They gave me EXACTLY what I wanted a Ive been getting so many compliments already on my hair! I love it and I definitely found my home salon here in LA! Emily is amazing with color and JP did an insane job on my cut! Recommend for sure!

Melissa has been doing my hair for over a year now, and she is amazing! My sister found her on Unilocal,and I honestly couldn’t be happier. She is such a professional, does a fantastic job with my hair and is one of the most interesting and positive people I know. She has transformed my hair into a gorgeous blonde color while I’ve been growing it out. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

Melissa. Is. Amazing. Seriously, she is the most knowledgable stylist/​colorist that I have ever met. I tell her what I want and she creates magic. I have never had so many compliments on my hair! On top of that, she is super sweet, funny, and easy to talk to. She always makes sure I’m comfortable during my time in the salon and makes sure that I am happy with my results when I leave. Thank you, Melissa, for being the best thing that has ever happened to my hair :)

Great salon with friendly staffs. Javan did an awesome job! Def recommend this place!

CALLING ALL CURLY GIRLS! This review is for my hair savior Mel! I have been seeing her for a little over a year now and she has taken my hair from blonde to red to brown back to blonde and back to brown! My favorite thing about Mel is that she always seems to know what I want, even if I can’t put it into words. And she is the only person I trust to cut and color my hair to preserve my curls. She may love my curls more than me! Lol. But she is great and pays very close attention to detail and ALWAYS exceeds my expectations. I constantly get compliments on my color and cut style no matter what color I have. And the best part of the color is that it always looks natural and blends very well.

I can finally say I found my stylist for LIFE! Patrick ROCKS, he did exactly what i wanted and more! I LOVE my new hair cut, thank u so so much Patrick!!! Also the Salon and the people who work there are amazing!!! They make you feel like a super staaaaa! Totally Recommend it!

Fantastic Salon. True professionals who take careful time to make sure you get exactly the cut and color you are looking for.
I see Charlie for cut– she’s awesome! She really worked with my hair and instead of overlayering or letting it go too long, she keeps my hair thicker and healthier than it’s been in years.
I see Emily for color– best experience I’ve had in a long time. Emily takes her time to make sure your color is perfect! Natural, blended highlights, root color, and balyage have all been fantastic.
Can’t recommend the salon enough. A true gem!

I had my color done with Dell a few weeks ago and he was very professional and totally understood what I wanted after our brief consultation. A few days later I noticed there was still some red from my previous color and went there and he fixed it at no cost. I was very happy with the final result and I’m definitely coming back next time! His work is pricey but is worth it.
Tip: go there on a weekday if you can. On weekends it can get busy and you won’t get that much attention.

I am so happy I found this salon! I had read about it from a couple blogs and decided to try it. First of all the salon is so nice, chic and upscale. You are treated very well. The price point is extremely reasonable for the service and experience you are receiving. I love that it is an Aveda salon also!
I had my haircut by Chelsea. She did an amazing job! I am new to LA and was nervous about finding a new hairdresser and I am so happy I found her. She really listened to what I wanted and what I currently liked or disliked about my hair. She gave me great tips on how to style. She really took her time with the cut and made sure I was happy.
Overall such a great experience. I can’t wait for my next cut! Definitely try this salon out, I feel so lucky I found this place!

because of all the great Unilocal reviews and because they are an aveda salon i decided to try spoke & weal. how lucky was i that all the great reviews were spot on. the location is easy to get to and easy to find, the staff is kind and welcoming and charlie couldn’t have been any sweeter! all in all a great experience AND i got an awesome hair cut. going back this week to get my hair colored and i am so excited. definitely recommend!
thanks spoke & weal, keep on doing what you do!

Ive gotten my haircut here several times and Im very happy with my stylist Lindsay. But the salon itself lost 1 star because 5 out of the 5 times I’ve been here they did not have change. I usually pay everything in cash and I even tried to bring smaller bills so they don’t have to change as much. They didnt even have change for a $ 10.

This is the only place I’ve only gone to for a haircut in Los Angeles. They’re an Aveda salon so they only use Aveda products. Depends on your tastes but I think it’s pretty fairly priced considering the quality of the service! Runs about 65 plus tip for a cut and blow dry. I don’t really do color so I can’t review them for that. But I love them. I see Charlie.
Also they have a great return policy. You can try their products for 10 days and return them if you’re not a fan. Good deal. Makes you feel better about paying 24 for a bottle OY.

Heard about this place through work, and now this is my go-​to haircut spot!
I got lucky with Chelsea on my first cut, and go back to her each time. I love the way she cuts, and how she takes some weight out each time too. I have long, dark, thick hair. I usually just ask for a trim and layers, and she does a great job every time. It’s a great location and nice, clean and cute inside. All staff is very friendly. Highly recommend!

I just moved to Los Angeles and, in an attempt to get into full Fresh Start Mode, I thought it would be a really good idea to attempt dyeing my hair at home for the first time ever. Oh, did I mention that I found out mid-​way through the dye job that I got a job interview for the next day? Long story short: The dye reacted badly with my hair and I ended up with orange roots and various levels of warmth throughout the lengths of my hair. COOL. Now I’m unemployed, don’t know anyone in the city, AND I have orange roots.
I called Spoke & Weal in a panic and, not only did the women on the other end of the line do a spectacular job of calming me down, they got me in for an appointment the very same day! When I arrived with said fried orangey hair, I was immediately greeted and even given a short stress-​relief massage («You sounded so stressed on the phone!»). I am terrible with names, but I believe it was Jen, who immediately knew what my hair needed. I left the salon with a beautiful new color that masked my awful dye attempt and a beautiful blowout to boot!
Thank you, Spoke & Weal for making me a little less crazy and a lot less orange.

Booked an appointment with Charlie, she was fantastic.
She was super knowledgeable about hair types, styles, and cuts.
Did a perfect job managing my difficult hair (my hair is very thick and textured. Most people fail at cutting it)
And didn’t try to upsale me on hair products that I didn’t need.
I loved the ease of booking online and knowing exactly what my cut would cost.
Highly recommended.

I just moved here from Florida and I have my best friend as my stylist. I don’t have her anymore and when I needed a haircut, I consulted Unilocal for the best Aveda salon nearby. Spoke & Weal came up so I made an appointment with Charlie. Having my haircut by new stylists is extremely nerve wracking for me because you never know what you’re going to get. :Deep breath:
The salon is beautiful, clean with good music playing. They give you a black American Apparel tri-​blend tshirt to wear, I’m guessing to protect your clothing from hair/​color, so that’s totally hip.
Charlie gave me a shoulder/​head massage with scented oils before washing my hair, which is one of my favorite things in the world so I was relaxed and wasn’t so nervous about putting the future of my hair into a stranger’s hands… She was very professional, and thorough. She cut my hair dry, which is another first, and it turned out so beautifully. She gave me exactly what I wanted, styled it perfectly and didn’t pressure me with buying products. Basically, I found my new stylist. A REALLY great experience!

JAVAN did amazing things to my hair today. I’m so happy with my cut! He listened to what I wanted and also used his skills to enhance my look. He took such great care in cutting it and showed me how I can style my hair on my own as well.
The dry cut method was something new for me but I actually like it better than wet cutting now! I think it makes my cut more real to how it will look everyday. Thank you Javan I will definitely be back!

All of us beauty lovers out there know that amazing moment when you find the perfect red lip, the perfect foundation and the perfect salon/​stylist. Finally, I have found the latest with JP at Spoke & Weal.
Inspired by the onslaught of chic celebrity lobs, I made the chop about 5 months ago and about a month in realized it did not work with my texture or my lifestyle. I am definitely a wash-​and-​go gal with super fine hair with a hint of wave to it. So, while my fun choppy bob looked incredible the day I got it cut, I could not for the life of me recreate the look on a daily basis.
Spoke & Weal is an open, cool salon with a prominent industrial vibe to it (there are wheel mechanisms above the salon chairs for easy access to blow dryers and a motorcycle in the front of the salon). All the stylists have that downtown, cool-​kid vibe to them and as I waited, watching them work, I knew I would walk out with a really fresh, modern look.
Upon arriving you are asked if you would like to change into a comfy American Apparel tee, as to not get tiny hairs or any color on your shirt and treated to a free scalp, neck and shoulder massage once you sit in the chair.
JP is seriously awesome. She’s seriously cool, incredibly sweet, smart and clearly knows and loves her craft. We sat down and talked through what my current hair situation is, what I like, what I don’t, what my goals are, and most importantly my lifestyle (how much I wash, how I style it, how much time I put into my hair, etc). As anyone who has tried to grow out a shorter cut, you know the fear in getting a trim with someone new (because I’ve totally been the one to go in for a trim and reshape and end up with 3 inches of my hair magically gone). She took off some weight, washed and blew it dry and then finished the cut dry. I have no noticeable length gone, but it definitely feels healthy, light and has some seriously awesome movement. After she finished the cut, she talked me through how I could recreate an easy, air-​dried look with a couple techniques and some awesome AVEDA products (which smell amazing, by the way) that I know I can recreate on a daily basis.
Couldn’t be happier with JP and Spoke & Weal and I’m looking forward to my next visit.

Never thought I’d say it, but I just found my hair stylist for life. I thought I was going to stick with my last guy for a long time, but when it came time for my second appointment, I couldn’t get anyone to answer the phone. Thank goodness, because it led me to booking with Lindsay.
My hair is insanely thick, long, and frizzy aka a nightmare. Lindsay asked what I was looking for and all I could say was, «help.» I took a risk and didn’t give her much direction other than keep most of the length and take out some of the weight. She did not disappoint! By the time she was done, my hair looked and felt flawless — it was half the thickness, nearly the same length, and framed my face perfectly. She’s seriously worth every penny.
I love that they use Aveda products, and that each cut starts off with a blue oil scalp and shoulder massage. They provide t-​shirts in the back so you don’t have to worry about your threads getting covered in hair or product. Parking can be an issue on 3^rd, so be sure to leave early in case you have to drive around the block a few times.

So I was looking for hair salons to do my bangs. I wanted to get them professionally don’t because I’ve had horrible experiences with people cutting my bangs. So I was looking for a great salon and price did not matter but wow! I came here and not only was it inexpensive but Lindsay did an amazing job! She was quick but not in a bad way she knew exactly what I wanted and it was like *snip snip ok all done! It was awesome! She made me feel at ease and I just found my new salon!
Ps, also I suffer from dandruff lately and she recommended a product they sell there and so far I am in love with it! Defiantly going back for more.