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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