Our Services
Signature Hair & Beauty Services
From precision cuts to transformative color, we offer comprehensive services tailored to enhance your natural beauty.
From $60
Haircut / Blow Dry
Precision cuts and styling by our master stylists
From $145
Color & Balayage
Custom color and hand-painted highlights
From $275
Straightening & Smoothing
Professional treatments for sleek, frizz-free hair
From $150
Extensions
Natural-looking length and volume
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Why Choose Us
The Nelson J Difference
Expert Stylists
Our team of master stylists brings years of experience and ongoing training in the latest techniques.
Premium Products
We use only the finest professional-grade products to ensure exceptional results and hair health.
Personalized Care
Every client receives a customized appointment and treatment plan tailored to their unique needs.
Client Transformations
Real Results, Real Beauty
See the stunning transformations our expert stylists create every day.
Hair Straightening & Smoothing
Professional smoothing treatment results
Dimensional Brunette
Rich color with natural dimension
Precision Haircut
Custom cut and styled to perfection
Gray Coverage
Flawless, natural-looking color
Hair Extensions
Natural length and volume
Perfection Blonding
Stunning blonde transformation
Facial
Relax, renew, and reveal your inner glow
Make Up
Elegant makeup that highlights your confidence.
Nail
Stunning nails that make a lasting impression.
Head Spa
Healthy scalp, beautiful hair.
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Best Beauty & Hair Salon in Beverly Hills, CA
Beverly Hills-based beauty salon that provides top professional hair, beauty and wellness services, look no further than Nelson J Salon. Voted the BEST HAIR SALON in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles by many magazines. We are here to make you look and feel more fabulous. With more than 190 5 star reviews on Google and Yelp
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from real clients
The entire salon experience was professional, welcoming, and luxurious from start to finish. Everything about this place is done with care and expertise. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Nielsen J Salon.
I highly recommend Nelson and the Nielsen J team to anyone who wants a truly magical hair day ✨
I came to this salon for K-tip extensions because they advertise specializing in fine and thin hair. I paid around $1,500 for the initial install. Unfortunately, after installation, the hair quality was not what was represented. After just one wash and light heat styling, the extensions developed a strong chemical odor and behaved very differently from my own human hair clip-ins. Some strands even melted during a burn test, indicating inconsistent hair quality.
The salon offered to remove the extensions and reinstall a new batch of hair. I was charged an additional price difference for what was described as higher-quality hair. During my original consultation, however, I was never given options regarding hair quality or informed that different tiers existed. The new extensions were the quality I had expected initially — they looked great, and the removal of the first batch was quick and painless, with no immediate hair loss noticed.
About one to two weeks into having the new extensions, one K-tip fell out and my natural hair came out with it. I contacted the salon and was told this was normal and likely due to brushing. I was offered a reinstall, but I decided not to proceed. After losing three out of the 85 installed K-tips, I chose to have all of them removed.
When the extensions were removed after about 10 weeks, I experienced significant hair loss and a noticeable reduction in ponytail thickness. During removal, I was told comments such as “it’s going to feel like you have no hair, but you do,” and “see, you still have hair,” which felt dismissive given the amount of hair I was losing. Roughly half of the removal felt easy and painless, but the other half involved a lot of tugging and pulling that felt like my hair was being ripped out. As this was my first time having extensions, I didn’t realize at the time that this wasn’t normal.
I was allowed to keep the extensions to potentially reuse later, and upon examining them, many of the K-tips still had my natural hair trapped in them. The density change was immediate and extremely distressing.
To their credit, the owner did personally step in, acknowledged that the original hair quality was unacceptable, and was responsive and willing to redo the install. I appreciate that accountability and professionalism.
That said, based on my experience, I would strongly caution anyone with fine, thin, or thyroid-related hair conditions to think very carefully before choosing K-tip extensions, even at a high-end salon. I believe the K-tips were too heavy for my fine hair, and that my hair could not tolerate the method or the removal process, resulting in significant hair loss.
I wish during my consultation that I had been advised against this method after my hair was examined. I went into the consultation expressing fear of hair damage and explaining that my hair had recently been cut too short, which is why I was considering extensions — but I was very concerned about long-term damage. I went into removal believing my hair would be longer and healthier afterward. Instead, I lost nearly half the hair I walked in with and felt more self-conscious than before. During removal it’s clear the k-tips were not fully dissolved and the stylist ripped them out with my hair still attached resulting in multiple bald spots all over my head. I’m extremely disappointed about the damage this salon caused to my hair.
I was previously an avid clip-in user and had switched to K-tips in hopes of being gentler on my hair. After this experience, I didn’t even feel like my hair could support clip-ins anymore.
All in all, I paid close to $2,000 and lost a significant amount of hair when I already had limited density to begin with. I’m sharing this not out of malice, but to help others make an informed decision.
What hair coloring services do you offer for grey coverage?
We specialize in providing comprehensive grey coverage solutions tailored to your preferences. Our experienced colorists use advanced techniques and high-quality products to achieve natural-looking results that seamlessly blend with your existing color.
I'm worried about hair damage from bleach. How do you ensure the health of my hair during the coloring process?
We prioritize the health of your hair above all else. Our colorists are trained in minimizing damage using gentle bleaching methods and nourishing treatments. We created a Hydro-Lift process which leaves hair the best hair condition during color lifting. We also offer Olaplex and other restorative products to strengthen and protect your hair during and after the coloring process.
Can you explain what balayage is and why it's a popular choice?
Balayage is a freehand hair coloring technique that creates a soft and natural-looking gradient effect. It's popular because it requires less maintenance and grows out beautifully, meaning fewer visits to the salon. Our skilled colorists will customize the balayage to complement your skin tone and style preferences.
How long does a typical hair coloring session take?
The duration of a hair coloring session can vary based on the complexity of the service and your hair's condition. Generally, a single process color can take around 1 hour, while more intricate techniques like balayage might take slightly longer. Your stylist can provide a more accurate estimate during your appointment.
What's the best way to maintain the vibrancy of my new hair color?
To extend the life of your hair color, we recommend using color-safe shampoos and color deposit conditioners, washing your hair with cool water, and avoiding excessive sun exposure. Additionally, regular touch-up appointments will help maintain the vibrancy and freshness of your color.
How can I book an appointment?
Booking an appointment is simple. You can call our salon at (310) 861-3645, visit our website's 'Book Now' page at mytime.com/nelsonjsalon, or stop by in person. Our friendly staff will assist you in finding a convenient time slot and the right service based on your needs.