Patch Picks South Bay Hair Salons

Let's face it: finding a great place to get a haircut is difficult. Some salons are too pricey, while others can be too edgy or too stuffy for certain people. If you're looking for a hair salon to try in the South Bay, we've got some suggestions:

• , 1807 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach
  Located in South Redondo Beach, offers a wide range of hair services from Brazilian Blowouts to simple cuts. The hairdressers can also highlight and color hair, add extensions and style tresses for special occasions. The salon also offers skin-care services, manicures and pedicures, and airbrush tanning. Call 310-373-0911 for appointments.

• , 4428 182nd St., Redondo Beach
  Men, women and children of all ages are welcome at , which offers affordable haircuts, coloring treatments and perms. The North Redondo Beach salon has five experienced hair stylists and one manicurist. Contact the salon at 310-214-4977.

• Felix Design Studio, 745 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates
  Felix Design Studio on the Palos Verdes Peninsula sees itself as a "day retreat," where people can come to get their hair cut, colored, textured, straightened or conditioned. The studio also offers facials, makeup, manicures and pedicures, waxing, massage and even Reiki healing. Call 310-265-9343 for more information.

• , 828 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach
  Though the name says "barbershop," isn't just for men. With more than a dozen stylists and a half-dozen barbers, the barbershop is always ready for walk-in customers looking for a great cut at a reasonable price. (It also offers a same-day scheduling service.) For more information, call 310-372-3240.

• , 1020 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach
  Hush Hush is part of a local chain owned by Manhattan Beach resident Ric Arrigoni. The salon offers men and women's hair cuts, highlights, makeup and waxing, among other services. Hush Hush also sells styling products from Kerastase and Shu Uemura. To make an appointment, call 310-372-2600.