Perry McGrath Salon

So bummed I ended up with exactly what we talked about NOT doing. When she said a little warm gold, I didn’t expect to end up reddish copper. Am going to have to muster all of my inner beauty to compensate for outer vanity gone wrong. Thank god it’s a Demi permanent and not permanent but honestly even waiting six weeks feels like an eternity. Every once in a while we have a «fail», this just happened to be one of those moments. Better luck next time… In my bathroom where I’ll do it myself cause I can handle bing pissed at myself but not so keen on walking out of a salon cursing at the hair gods as I drive myself home… And I quote, «fu%*ing bi&$@ C*^#!!!»

A very cute and charming hair salon nestled in a nook in the neighborhood of Frogtown! At the time I had medium length hair with cropped blunt bangs and decided it was time for a fresh and shorter revamp. Jeannie is a hair genius who is an absolute expert in her craft — she DELIVERED — through the process of figuring out what I wanted along with her input and expertise, down to the styling and finish and tips on how to recreate the styling at home. The girl is all about PRECISION and is also a very sweet gal!

Boyd!!! What a badass hair stylist. I’ve been slowly recovering from a hideous cut from a different spot, which is extra painful when you have super curly locks like myself. Boyd managed to re-​shape and transform my helmet-​y mop into a soft, moveable, round curly top. I feel so much better! The salon itself is a gem, too — casual and lovely. They carry Davines products which are basically there best around. Thrilled to have tried this salon, and I’ll definitely go see Boyd again when I’m ready for another snip!
***Update: my friends noticed my haircut immediately last night and commented on how bouncy and lovely and healthy it looked. And even my bedhead looks better than my former cut. HOORAY FOR BOYD!!!

One word: Jeannie! Damn that girl knows what she’s doing. It’s really hard to find a stylist in LA that’s good at way they do, actually cares about you as a client and is affordable.
I always go in and have a hard time articulating what I want and she lets me babble and then we break it down together. Most stylists get annoyed but Jeannie gets it. She’s also not the kind of stylist that tells you about all the crazy bad romance stuff in her life. Drama free. She’ll listen to yours though.
I’ll follow her anywhere at any price.
Oh and the salon. Super clean, there’s complimentary beverages, everyone is super nice and the music is pretty good too.
Go Jeannie!!!

I haven’t had my hair dyed in almost ten years, so I was a little nervous. Poppy colored my hair and it turned out so beautiful. She walked me through options and gave me background on the product that they use and how it is very gentle for your hair. I have naturally dark hair so she polished it up and now I feel way more put together and shiny. The salon itself has a great environment and it was an overall treat to get my hair done there.

Five stars summed up into one word: Boyd.
Go. To. Her.

GO SEE BOYD for the best haircut of your life! I know her from when I use to get my haircut at Sasoon in Beverly Hills 10 years ago and she was an apprentice there… another stylist cut my hair at the salon back then but I remember watching Boyd cut for her tests and she was spot on. So fast forward 10 years and I’m scouring through Unilocal for a new stylist and come across her profile at Perry Mcgrath’s website and so excited it was her! Let me tell you she is a master stylist and truly listens to your wants, offers her opinion in a professional manner then proceeds to give you exactly what you agreed to! Thank God I found her as I have been looking for a stylist like this ever since my guy left Sasoon years ago and I have been through my fair share of disappointments along the way. Anyhow, don’t think twice and go see her for an awesome cut as she’s got some mad skills!

I was referred to Tamara by a group of girl friends who always have the perfect bobs, and sure enough, she has consistently given me the best bob-​cuts for over a year now. This girl knows hair, and is super funny and sweet, to boot! I’ve since referred multiple people who have complimented my hair to her!

I have had the hardest time finding a salon in Los Angeles. Thank goodness a friend told me about Perry McGrath. I have been going to Vanessa for highlights and Boyd for cuts for a few months now, and my hair has never looked better. I’ve never had hair that just fell into place before — but Boyd is a genius. I don’t even have to fix it or use any product. I have super fine straight hair, so this is a marvel. And Vanessa is meticulous with her foils — my blonde highlights look amazing, even after a couple of months. This is the most I’ve ever spent on my hair, but it’s also the happiest I’ve ever been with my hair, so it’s absolutely worth it. I also love that I can book online.

Sssshhh… don’t tell anyone! Tamara is the best hair stylist in town. I’ve been going to her for over seven years and she’s given me the best hair cuts in the world. Her salon is hip and her staff is spectacular. She blows any of those Beverly Hills stylists out of the water. Run over to her, you won’t be sorry.

I’d like the BOYD special please!
Boyd is truly the best stylist I have ever had. I have been going to her for the past 5 years and I always love how she cuts and colors my hair! I recommend her to all of my friends because not only are her haircuts topnotch, but she is always super fun to be around and provides a fun experience while she does her hair magic. Another bonus about Boyd is that she gives amazing head massages while she shampoos! She is great at giving me exactly what I ask for, but she is also really amazing at making recommendations specifically for my face and structure. Needless to say, I will be going to Boyd for as long as she wields a shear!
What better to accompany a stellar haircut by Boyd? A beautiful salon! Perry McGrath is just that. The space is bright yet tranquil. I love the plants, art, and layout of the salon. The entire staff is very genuine and down to earth and the coffee is superb. Nice work ladies!

I use to see Jeannie at another salon and followed her to this one because she is a hair guru! She takes the time to listen, is open to makes suggestions on things to try, and always delivers amazing cut and style. I originally found her through Unilocaling when I first moved to LA and I am so glad I did! I love the new salon she is at now. It is incredibly cute! The inside décor is cool and makes you want to hang out there even when you are not getting a cut, and has easy parking (always a plus, right?).
Definitely check this place out!

Love love love this place!!! Got a haircut about 2 weeks … Went from long to super short. Jeannie was my stylist and a magician. She took the time to show me pictures and really listen to my ideas. She is a incredibly talented stylist and wonderful human being. Never rushed… Took the time to explain every step of the way. I’ve received so many compliments. This is my new place and I highly recommend it!!!

This review is way overdue! I could not be happier with the cut and color I received a few weeks ago. For the last few years I have had major hair loss from various reasons. As a women it’s been extremely tough and I have just hated my hair. I won’t go on and on about that but I just haven’t been able to do anything with my hair except «fill it in.»
Now I LOVE my hair. Never thought I’d say those words again. This is all thanks to the talented Boyd and Vanessa. First of all both ladies gave me a thorough consultation and were very sensitive to my hair issue. Boyd has such amazing skills! The technical, precision bob she gave me is not only perfection but it makes my hair look thicker. Friends and family are raving that this is the best my hair has looked in years. Vanessa had the brilliant idea to do balayage color to disguise my thin areas. It looks amazing and so natural! She even put a bonder treatment on to protect my hair. My only complaints are that I was there for a very long time after closing and that the balayage color was quite expensive. Not sure if it’s in my budget to do it again unfortunately but it was worth it at the time. Thank you ladies for making me feel confident again!

Vanessa is a total pro when it comes to blondes. She took me platinum and it turned out amazing. There wasn’t a smidgen of yellow. Tamara gave me a gorgeous blunt bob that still looks on good 3 months after getting it cut. They are hair goddesses.

I can’t say enough nice things about Perry McGrath! It’s such a wonderfully inviting salon with amazing owners, Tamara and Vanessa.
Vanessa colors my hair beautifully and Tamara cuts it to perfection!
I’m so happy I found these stylists who make me look pretty all the time :)
Definitely recommend everyone try it out!

Following Jeanie here from Fur! I will follow her wherever she goes. The Perry McGrath Salon on my first visit was very impressive, very nice people, no attitude, just friendliness all around. I love the location too — very L.A.

Boyd, Boyd, Boyd, Boyd, Boyd!
Boyd is the greatest. She is a master with the scissors (like a blackbelt) not to mention one of the most awesome people I’ve ever met. She is a perfectionist and super gentle, always giving me exactly what I want, even if I don’t know what that is.
I’ve recommended Boyd to a friend of mine, and his haircut got him laid. Not even joking. Every time I see him he talks about how much he loves the cut she gave him. So I want to spread the word.
The salon is awesome and everyone there is wonderful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

How much do I love Vanessa McGrath? To the moon and back again.
Look, I’m an artist and grad student, so to say my funds are limited is polite. And in the years before I found Vanessa, I would sometimes find myself in the hair color aisle of CVS looking for Lightest Natural Blonde when my bank account reached a negative balance and my highlights looked like I never left Phenix City, AL. But never ever again.
Vanessa has transformed my color, so that now when it grows out, it looks natural. No need for an emergency run to the drugstore or pawning camera equipment to get my highlights done.
Also, the new space is really wonderful. A great vibe, really lovely and I think Tamara is pretty great as well. One last little thing… I have a great deal of hair and it means spending some time in the chair when I get it done. When I see Vanessa, I never look at my watch, because I’m having too much fun catching up. These ladies at Perry McGrath are really lovely people and I am so excited for their new adventure. I for one, couldn’t be more pleased!

This new salon is amazing! I had been going to Tamara and Vanessa at Gamine in Silverlake for a while and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they opened their own spot. The new space is beautiful and decked out in vintage furniture.
Vanessa is a great colorist and she does a great hombre. I’ve been getting a deep red dye and blonde at the ends and always get compliments on the color.
Tamara gives a really great hair cut. I have curly hair and tend to wear it natural and straight. The cut she gives always works well for both and she is a bangs maestro. She also gave me some tips to get rid of my pesky cowlick and now my bangs are always looking good.
Both Tamara and Vanessa are wonderful and I’m so excited they have their own salon now!