The Doves

Andrea is the one you want to go to if you are in search for a really talented hairdresser doing your color. I was searching for a while until my friend recommended me Andrea at Doves. My hair is not easy. I’m a natural brunette that had black hair and than went to a cheap place to do it a natural looking red and that person really messed up my hair — I had the red hot roots with lots of remaining black and 100’s of bleached streaks on the back of my head … you name it I had it … someone in Vegas took me on to do a major color correction however missed the color red that I desired but she did a nice job … So finally it was time to do the roots and heck was I scared to go to just anyone after all that hair biz stuff — NOT ANYMORE :) Andrea nailed the color, you can’t even tell where the old color ended and the new one started and I was there for maybe an hour. She’s very fast. Like I said if you’re like me and are looking for someone great to do your hair color — Andrea.

My wife Jaime just got her hair cut with Aubrey Loots, what a beautiful salon! Everyone is so gracious and wonderful. And sunrise, I got the most relaxing shampoo and head massage!
My wife couldn’t be happier with her color and style! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us

COURTNEY is the best! I love my hair. Awesome cut and amazing blow dry!

Courtney has been doing my hair at The Doves for a while now. When I go in I get a cut and a color. The cuts are always gorgeous and require little styling. The color is the perfect California blonde… and she does it perfect! It’s not brassy, not ashy, just amazing. I love going to Courtney! She is so sweet, it feels like I’ve known her forever! That’s why I had her do mine and my bridesmaids’ hair for my wedding… and it was wonderful! I can honestly say I never want anybody else to do my hair besides Courtney!

As an early «greyer» I now need to have my hair dyed once a month. We recently moved to Santa monica and I was really nervous about finding a new place to do it perfectly. Someone directed me to Jamie, and I have never been as happy with my color! She is fabulous, nice, warm, and extremely talented. The salon is lovely, every is nice, it is easy to park, etc. I have no complaints! I recommend Jamie and The Doves without any reservations.

Nice place, nice stylist but overpriced. I also felt that while the stylist got what I wanted to do in terms of color, she wasn’t super clear on what I wanted to do with my style.
They charge ridiculous amount of money to give my hair a little gloss. The color overall was priced well, but the extra charge for two minutes and little amount of product worth of work was a bit outrageous.

I have been going to Jamie for almost three years and I can’t go to anyone else! She always does an amazing job, knows exactly how to cut a perfect shape for the type of hair I have, and is a joy to be around. In the past, I had never left a hair salon without wanting to run home and fix it but since going to Jamie I get sad when I have to wash it! I leave feeling beautiful.
My hair always looks super healthy afterwards and I get compliments left and right.
Thanks Jamie!!!

Doves is an exquisite salon with both esthetics and great service. Tarra is a yogi with scissors and true artist in her craft. Authenticity is the key to every experience and she is the gift «@ClassicTone»

Thank goodness for Mallory at The Doves! After spending years of trying to find the perfect stylist who can actually cut AND color blonde hair, I have finally found an absolute expert! I stumbled upon Mallory at a salon in Beverly Hills… since then she has moved to The Doves (in Santa Monica) and I must say I would follow her to the moon if I had to…(I thought I would mention I drive all the way from San Diego for her).
I get my hair colored about once every 8 weeks and it has never looked so bright and healthy. Not to mention she does the best blow-​outs I have ever had! I also recently had my hair styled by Mallory for a wedding and she did a beautiful job, everyone kept complimenting me!
The salon is very busy and I love the clean, modern design as well as the color bar. One thing I noticed about Mallory is she takes the time to consult with me upon the start of every appointment and doesn’t assume I want the same color consistently. For Fall she suggested we add a few low lights for depth and she was right! I needed a little umpf. I feel so blessed to have found a stylist I trust. I would highly recommend Mallory to anyone looking for killer color and cuts. Almost all my friends now go to Mallory and we couldn’t be happier!

My favorite hair studio for over 4 years now! The stylists are overall great, my personal stylist has been Andrea who is amazing in cut and color same as color and cut correction! She saved my hair through transformation from bleached orange to burgundy red to natural highlighted brown!!! Staff in the studio are very friendly, always try to work with your schedule. Studio is new and beautiful, underground parking.
You won’t regret going to this salon :)

It’s been hard for me to find a hair dresser since I moved from NYC, but Tonya cut and colored my hair, and I am a forever client! Tonya is amazing. She listens to her client’s needs, and wants. I’ve been to hair dressers that don’t listen or are pushy with their opinion, and about selling products. Tonya does not do that at all. I showed her a picture of what I wanted in color, and I was nervous because I was going for a bold change, but she matched the color I wanted exactly. Tonya is sweet, honest, super knowledgable, and up on current trends. What more can you ask for in a hair dresser? I will never trust my hair to anyone else!
As for the salon, great atmosphere, people are super nice, free wine. Highly recommend.

I have super curly hair and am very picky with who touches it let alone a hairdresser to style, color, and cut it. I have never trusted but one person to do my hair and that was in Ohio. I was so nervous to have another person do my hair until I met Tanya. She took all my fears away and now I wont let anyone touch my hair but her. She talked me through everything she was going to do. I had shown her pictures and she told me what would be good and what to expect and I had never known how amazing my hair could look until she did it! I get so many compliments and people ask me what I put it in it all I say is that I have a fabulous hairdresser.
Not only is Tanya amazing at what she does but she makes you feel very comfortable and is very friendly. The salon itself is the same very professional with a friendly warm demeanor. The staff are all welcoming and knowledgable. Absolutely love this place and will never go to another place even if I move again I will come back here just to have my hair done!

First a little about the studio — wonderful ambiance, warm and welcoming staff, awesome drinks (free cappuccinos & mimosas anyone?) as well as fun themed nights (Wine & Cheese Thursdays!) and a DJ the day I happened to be there. Doesn’t get much cooler.
Next — its all about Tarra. Not only is she a color genius, she knows how to use a pair of scissors. I pretty much don’t trust anyone with my hair and used to drive 3+ hours to get my long hair done in Anaheim, but after a friend referred me to Tarra, there’s no going back. I had a lot of anxiety about over-​highlighting and damaging my long hair, and she totally achieved that sunkissed look without over-​doing it. Its often hard to find a color expert who not only knows how to achieve a great cut, but can also execute a killer blowout. She’s the trifecta! Cut, Color & Blowout perfection. AND on top of that, she’s sweet and easy to talk to. Looks like I’m home!
Can’t recommend Tarra enough!

Courtney is the most amazing person, and stylist, EVER. My hair has never loked better… shiny, healthy and easy to do myself… although her blow dry’s are amazing! She does gorgeous color and cuts. Plus she’s the sweetest person. Everyone at the salon is so friendly.
It’s a treat to go there. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
When I started, my hair was recovering from being dry and brittle, thanks to Courtney, it’s not only back to normal, but has never looked better.
LOVE Courtney and the Doves!

Love Andrea. First of all she is so nice. But that is not really why I like to see her. Her work is amazing. She is confident and skilled at what she does. If you have dark hair and need some highlights that look natural, give her a try.

ANDREA is the most talented young stylist i have ever met, not to mention she is very honest and helpful. I did not feel pressured at all to do anything beyond what I wanted. I got the Keratin treatment which was a life saving step for my dry, coarse, frizzy, thick hair. A few brazilian blow outs which ended leaving my hair frizzier after a few months made me very skeptical about getting another smoothing treatment. after some hesitation i booked an appointment. Andrea did a fantastic job! I can’t be happier. She is amazing. This week i’m getting my hair cut for first time with Andrea. I’m very excited and confident.

It’s taken me about 5 years to find my go-​to stylist in LA… and I have finally found her in Jamie. I am very picky about my haircuts, and Jamie has been so amazing at listening to what I’m going for and delivering it every time! I hadn’t colored my hair in probably a decade, and decided to get some ombré balayage highlights with summer coming up. I brought in some pictures and explained what I wanted and Jamie DELIVERED, as per usual.
Quality service at an affordable price — not something you find everyday in LA. I highly recommend this salon to anyone who is looking!

It was Tuesday evening and I took a peek in the mirror and realized I was having a pretty terrible hair day. I happened to be driving by The Doves and figured I’d try my luck at a last minute appointment. They were able to squeeze me in.
20% off on your first visit… check!
Great head massage during wash… check!
Kat was the nicest hairdresser ever. Such positive energy and clearly loves what she does. My blowout was only $ 32, plus they have really nice products, shampoos and aesthetics. Highly recommended!

I came to the Doves as a client of Studio DNA after learning my previous hair stylist had left DNA. I was nervous to try a new stylist but I left beyond happy and the visit surpassed my expectations. Let me just say that Eddie is absolutely amazing! As soon as I sat down in his chair and we started chatting I wasn’t nervous anymore and completely put my hair in his hands without a second thought. I showed him a picture and he talked about how we could make the color work for me and he had other great suggestions to make my cut/​color even better than the picture I showed him. I will definitely be back to see Eddie. The Doves salon was beautiful, modern and open. Parking can be tricky but its to be expected in Santa Monica. Like anywhere in LA, give yourself extra time to find parking.

I absolutely love this salon! I’ve been coming here for a few years now. My stylist Eddie is phenomenal. He has taken me from long to short to bangs and back again. Not only is he an incredible stylist but he is also a wonderful guy… kind, funny, and talented!
I recommend him highly and would give this place bonus stars here on Unilocal if that existed.
Thank you Doves and Eddie for all of the awesome cuts, colors, and TLC
Xoxox Helenna