BEAUTY: PAUL OHANA HAIR STUDIO

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PAUL OHANA HAIR STUDIO

I recently attended an event that was held partially in the Paul Ohana Hair Studio in Beverly Hills, and got to sit down and chat with him awhile. I noticed how easy-going he was with his clients, and I loved the laid-back vibe of his place.

The finished product!  I love it!  Photo by Paul Ohana.

The finished product! I love it! Photo by Paul Ohana.

So, when my hair color needed refreshing for all my Emmys Week events, (and my bangs were not only too long, but confusing,) that’s where I headed…on a Sunday morning, no less! I thought Paul had opened just for me that day, but no– he’s always open on Sundays, which is quite the amazing, and useful, discovery!

What a comfortable experience this was! I love this one-man salon! There was no baloney here, no loud noises, no stylists chatting when they should be paying attention to your hair. It was all a pleasure!

Another pleasure was how non-abusive Paul was about my hair. He’s secure enough in his own work that, (unlike most other stylists I’ve been to,) that he didn’t feel the need to put down what my last hair guy had done. And he listened to me about what I like. He’s so unlike the stylists who scare me, and make me to uncomfortable the whole time.

Paul Ohana. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Paul Ohana. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Paul Ohana is nice, quick, and peaceful. And talented, too, of course! He inspired my trust so much that when he suggested a bit of layering, as opposed to my usual long, straight one-length hair, I went with it. It looks great, but I’m still me, so I can’t help but panic over it a bit, but I’ve never gotten so many compliments on my tresses in a very, very long time, including from Mr. X!!!

Even more amazing was the reaction from my most critical friend, who I don’t think has ever complimented my looks in our decades of friendship. She was hosting a big dinner the next night, and when I had been there for just a few minutes, she said, (without my telling her I had had my hair done,) “that is the best haircut you’ve ever had in your whole life!” I was shocked. But proud. I made like I had done it all myself. (Yeah, right.)

One end of the Paul Ohana Hair Studio. Photo by Karen Salkin.

One end of the Paul Ohana Hair Studio. Photo by Karen Salkin.

So, back to the whole Paul Ohana experience. He also colored my hair, (an exact match by the way,) with no digging around in my roots to make like he’s about to paint a Michelangelo! He started mixing it up within a minute of getting me settled. When I asked if he wanted to study my color a bit, he told me he already got it looking at me. And it could not have come out looking more perfect!

Paul dyed my brows and lashes, as well. And when all my colors were correct, he did a beautiful easy breezy blow-out, just like ones I see on other girls, and wonder how they do it. And he did all that in under two hours, which is a record.  And with no rushing whatsoever. I couldn’t believe it!

Paul is a very charming, amusing, conscientious, caring, and best of all, honest guy. I seriously can’t tell you how comfortable I felt in his hair studio. He put me at ease from the get-go. I really felt that I was hanging-out with an old friend.

The other end, with the mess I made that day in the middle.  Mr. X loves the flooring!  Photo by Karen Salkin.

The other end, with the mess I made that day in the middle. Mr. X loves the flooring! Photo by Karen Salkin.

I asked what aspect of doing hair he enjoyed the most, and he answered that it was creating the whole picture, like on a blank canvas. But he doesn’t do anything crazy, making like the client’s head is his vision. He doesn’t make it about himself at all. I watched him with several other clients a bit, (not only on this particular visit, but on the previous times I met him, and on a subsequent visit for my own locks,) and he was the same kind, even-tempered guy he was with me.

It doesn’t hurt that he’s so good-looking himself! I don’t mean to flirt with, (though I’m sure many of his female clients love to do just that,) but since he styles his own look so well, I trust his eye even more.

The waiting area. Photo by Karen Salkin.

The waiting area. Photo by Karen Salkin.

His studio itself is equally attractive. It moves easily, and I love his couch pillows. And, when there is music, it’s gentle and far from overwhelming. If you do need to wait, (which is rare; he doesn’t overbook, like many others do,) it’s no problem. It’s also situated adjacent to the beautiful relaxing rooftop garden area, so, some choose to chill out there awhile, while their hair is marinating, (or whatever color, or a strengthening process, which he also does, is called.)

So, no matter what hair, or brow, or lash service you need, I’m highly recommend that you visit Paul Ohana. Only don’t try to get my secrets out of him. He may be a hair stylist, but he’s not a gossip! Darn.

[Note: If you don’t already follow me on Twitter, (@MajorCelebrity,) you might want to do so before Sunday night because I’ll be live-tweeting the Emmys. I’m sure I’ll have a lot to say, both snarky and nice. My Emmys review will be up on Monday, but it won’t include my tweets this time, since I don’t like repeating myself. So it’s best to follow me now, if you’re interested. I’d hate for any of you to be left-out!]  

Paul Ohana Hair Studio
9975 S. Santa Monica Blvd. (aka Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills (In the Sonya Dakar building–Penthouse Level) 323-228-6999

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