Tis' the season to treat your feet:)

Sit back, relax and indulge a little. If you're looking for the best place to get a manicure and pedicure, nothing beats the ROB B nail salon in Studio City. Not only is the service over-the-top but, this is a green certified salon. Make this your one-stop-shop for pure relaxation because they also offer massages and facials.

Register at the Doves Studio with Nicole Leal...

Fundamentals of Color Theory: Phase I
Whether you are a seasoned hairstylist or a newbie in the beauty industry you will gain the full understanding to what it truly means to be a colorist. This two-hour demonstration class explores the application and technical understanding of basic color theory. Wella color is utilized for the demonstration portion and this class is mandatory to proceed with any other phases.
Fee $95

Fashion Forward cut & color: Phase II
Learn complimentary cut and color techniques that are applied daily in the salon . The Doves razor is used to create soft shapes and texture within any haircut.
Fee $95
Duration: 2hrs (Demonstration ONLY)
Prerequisite: Phase I

A-List Blonding: Phase III
Do you want to know how to create celebrity blondes? Learn how to utilize high-lift blondes, lighteners and the best tones for lowlights. You will leave this class feeling confident in the art of blonding.
Fee $150
Duration: 2 1/2 hrs
Prerequisite: Phase II and III

Inquire at the Doves Studio at 310-399-7654. Make your reservation today!

CHANGE your hair, CHANGE the world...

Krista Barnes is the creative force behind The Reel Project. This non-profit organization spreads awareness through many communication outlets. This picture was taken in Africa last month in a refugee camp located in Kala and from the looks of it, the profession of hairstyling travels... Learn more about this non-profit organization at thereelproject.org

Modern Salon Magazine/ October 2008 Issue

In October's Issue of Modern Salon (page 66), learn about what goes on at the Doves Studio. You can also see the collaboration of talent that is housed at this salon by the beach through their photo shoot...

LA Lifestyle: Fall/Winter '08

With fall approaching and winter just around the corner, here are some lifestyle suggestions that will help you fit right in.
Beauty:
MAKEUP. Toss away your bronzers and embrace the fading of your summer glow. Who wants to look over-tanned in the winter? Especially, when you haven't been vacationing by the beach. When it comes to choosing a new color palette for eyeshadow, try experimenting with deep plum shades and steel grays.

HAIR. It's time to say good-bye to all of those summer highlights. Try going a shade darker with a colored shampoo or begin to incorporate a few low-lights, if you are over highlighted. Begin pampering your hair for the holidays with an in-salon deep treatment.

As qouted by "City Search"...

Highly recommended if you want to look beautiful
10/06/2008 Posted by bsides
This is a gorgeous salon! It has a great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Nicole Leal is amazing! She is a genius when it comes to color and style. I continue to get compliments on my hair cut. She knows exactly what I want and always exceeds my expectations! I would highly recommend this salon to my close friends - ask for Nicole! She will take great care of you.
Pros: The stylist - Nicole Leal
Cons: Not easy to find

Feel FABULOUS!
10/03/2008 Posted by cyberchica
From the moment you step you feel welcomed, the entire staff is friendly and courteous! I try to be good with going to see Nicole every 6-8 weeks and she’s awesome about not making me feel guilty when I miss the 8 week mark = ) She does such an amazing job and I walk out of there feeling fabulous! I love that she listens and makes suggestions without being pushy. For example I felt that my hair was looking dull and she suggested I try a glaze and not a full color. I took her advice and WOW what a change. And it’s not just that I feel great but colleagues from work compliment me on my haircut every single time, Nicole is AWESOME! The next best thing about The Doves besides Nicole is free parking, does it get any better in Santa Monica!
Pros: Great Service, Parking

hair so amazing you'll actually sit down and write a review when you never write reviews
09/04/2008 Posted by steffiemm
Flying isn’t on my list of favorite things to do but I gladly make the four hundred or so mile trip from SF for the absolutely amazing cuts and color at the Doves salon, or more specifically, for those done by Nicole Leal. There is nothing cookie cutter about the whole process—the color is always artfully and elegantly done to suit your personality and lifestyle (she makes sure it’ll grow out more subtly if you don’t color your hair as often , or gives you options…part it one way and its more vibrant, style your hair a different way and its more toned down), as is the haircut, which is always the perfect balance of what you want (or think will look good on you) and what actually does make you look awesome coming out of the salon and for weeks after. It’s not easy to find a stylist who really knows what he or she is doing, and yes, hair grows, but not fast enough to erase a bad cut or the memory of one… the last five years of consistently great hair is thanks to Nicole. The salon itself reflects the caliber of its owners and their top notch stylists, very high end and modern yet comfortable and non-intimidating. I love it.
Pros: the obvious. great hair. and free parking, coffee, warm and friendly ambiance

LOVE IT!! WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK! NICOLE LEAL ROCKS!!
08/15/2008 Posted by sadiepie
What can I say? The Doves is awesome!! From the moment you walk in you are greeted by a warm welcoming staff. The cappuccinos aren't bad either!! The salon is amazing. It is truly one of the best salons I have been to in the Los Angeles area. Nicole Leal is amazing! She is the best hair stylist. She makes you look amazing!! I travel nearly two hours away just to have her cut and color me! I would definitely recommend The Doves to anyone who wants a great cut and color with amazing customer service to match.
Pros: Customer Service Parking

Have you made a hair donation this year?

How can you better the environment by cutting your hair? The Doves Salon donates all hair clippings to the natural surplus organization, Matter of Trust. Every time you get your hair cut all the hair trimmings are collected and sent to San Fransisco. The hair donations are woven into Oil Spill Hair Mats and then are used to soak up an oil spill. Who would have thought?