Rocket Science 
4195 N. Viking Way Suite A
Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: (562) 425-2201

Why it's great: Rocket Scientist's style is unique. They fuse fashion forward artistry and technical innovation to provide the perfect look for you.They have highly trained staff members and focus on customer service and efficiency. They do all hair types and won't fail to please. Visit: http://www.rocketsciencesalon.com/Rocket_Science_Salon_home.html

New Attitude House of Beauty
6218 W 87th St Old National Hwy #A8
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 642-9283

Why it's great: This salon deals well with coarse hair particularly on colored women. Their perms and dyes are lovely and you leave the salon feeling gorgeous. Be sure to ask for Eva. She colors hair very well and is great at relaxing thick virgin hair!

Two Deams
417 N Larchmont Blvd. 15th St. NW
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 469-0198

Why it's great: For decades clients of Two Dreams have come to this salon to experience the expertise in hair design that is provided by their proffesional and friendly staff. The prime owner, Kim Weeks, is a genius when it comes to the health and beauty of you hair and she deals primarily with ethnic hair.

Anthony Sarey Salon
3000 7th Street
Long Beach, CA
Phone: (562) 438-3033

Why it's great: Amazing cuts (especially for naturally curly manes), color, and the best scalp and neck massages with every appointment make it worth a trip to Long Beach—even from New York City.

Dominican Barber & Beauty Salon
9003 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA
Phone: (818) 771-0787

Why it's great: While it's possible to get a haircut, deep conditioning and blow-out for only $45, Catalina doesn't list her prices and charges according to individual hair type.

Eclipse Salon
7250 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 938-9844

Why it's great: Tracy put short hair on the map in L.A., giving them sleek East-Coast chic with amazing sheen. She and her team will do the same for your short, mid-length or long tresses.