The Gem of Hair Salons
Beverly Hills has no shortage of hair salons, but there are some that stand head and shoulders above the rest, and one of those is The Salon…by Maxime. Tucked inside the charming Rodeo Collection, Salon Maxime is one of those rare gems of a salon where everyone is treated like a star and no one leaves without looking like one.
Heady Atmosphere
From the moment you walk through the doors of the spacious, Zen inspired environment, you’ll know you’ve found something special. Incorporating the natural lighting from the exquisite panoramic view of the Rodeo Collection, Salon Maxime prides itself on being one of the few salons that infuses natural beauty and tranquility with its high-end, chic atmosphere and staff. The result is a brilliant combination that immediately makes clients feel at home, relaxed and confident.
First Impression
Behind the desk, you will be warmly met by either Josh or taken under the wing of salon manager and ever watchful eye of Thomas. Instead of feeling like being led into an assembly line, they will spend any time or answer any questions without the usual snarling lip and attitude most salons sport as if they were bouncers in a second rate club. The first impression is the only one that counts, and in Salon Maxime the initial greeting of care and consideration is impressive and lasting.
Meet & Greet
Unlike other salons in the area, the staff of Salon Maxime goes out of their way to make you feel like a dear friend. Anyone who has a free moment will introduce themselves and make sure all your needs are being met. No more cold shoulders or blank stares as you sift through magazines before being pampered. The pampering begins from the start and is sustained by the complete dedication of a staff that is committed to excellent care and treatment of every client. You won’t feel like a customer doing them a favor, but their favorite star dropping in for a day of fun and relaxation.
Communication
Whether you want to be daring and bold with a whole new look or keep your current one, clients receive a consultation with salon owner and stylist Maxime or your appointed stylist before the process begins. This vital step of communication puts one at ease and inspires confidence that you, the client, are being heard. Too many other stylists listen with one ear while they treat your hair like their own personal canvas, turning a consultation into a negotiation. At Salon Maxime, the client comes first. If you’re not sure exactly what it is you want, don’t worry. The staff and the stylists will offer helpful suggestions in a clear way to ensure total satisfaction that will meet your personal needs.
Relax & Recline
Using the leading professional in hair care products by Kerastase Paris, Salon Maxime nourishes your hair with a gentle shampoo and massage. You don’t need to be a gymnast by arching your neck into a blast of icy water like other salons. The sink and chair is proportionate to height for complete comfort and total rejuvenation. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
Transformative Cut & Style
The real magic begins with the hair cut. Under the expert hands of Maxime, even the simplest cuts can turn into a complete transformation. Maxime has that magical quality to literally capture every individual’s personality with a style that brings it out and gives it an extra spark. He is not just one of the most recognizable hair stylists among celebrities and his peers, but an artist. Maxime takes time to study facial features and structure, enhancing your natural beauty with a cut and style that seems like you were born to wear.
In Living Color
Want to give your locks some extra oomph with color or highlights? Look no further than with Lisa Oliver, one of the top colorists in LA. Specializing in blondes, Lisa has colored some of the most recognizable blonde bombshells in the city, including Heather Locklear, Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin, Kelly Rutherford and tress namesake, Goldie Hawn. Member of the National Color Advisory Board, Lisa is committed to providing stunning color without stripping the natural integrity of the hair. Like Maxime, Lisa considers skin tone, facial features and the look with a complimentary color. There is no color too difficult for Lisa, and there is no guessing game as to how it will look once it’s done. Whether it’s bold or natural, Lisa will work to make sure the color is right for you.
Brow Shaper to the Stars
Salon Maxime also offers complete grooming services that include eyebrow shaping and tinting, makeup application and lessons from Makeup Artist and Eye Brow Specialist Robyn Cosio, the brow shaper to the stars. Robyn’s mastery of eye brows have earned her a loyal following of celebrity clientele including Nicole Kidman, Kate Bosworth, Felicity Huffman, Gina Gershon, Marissa Tomei, Vanessa Marcel, and Bryce Dallas Howard. Her acclaimed beauty book ‘The Eyebrow’ reveals the art and importance of a well-shaped brow. Many of her clients are amazed at how much younger they look and call her brow shaping an “instant facelift.” As a makeup artist, Robyn’s artistry has been seen in top fashion and women’s magazines such as, Vogue, InStyle, Allure, and Marie Claire. She applies makeup for her celebrity clientele for TV appearances on talk shows like “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” She gives makeup lessons, assessing her client’s makeup bags and will personally shop with clients to help them determine their best color and needs for their everyday look.
Salon Maxime Products
Keep that dazzling new look with products designed by the master himself. After decades of expertise, Maxime knows the daily wear and tear that can make a sassy style fall flat. Creating a specialized line of products that fill a need where most lines leave off, Maxime is able to provide clients his own hair care line of products that will target specific needs and nutrients. Using natural ingredients in his special formulas, Maxime products will have you coming back for more and keep you looking your very best when you’re styling at home.
Feel Like a Million
For all this specialized treatment and star quality, one might think you’d have to be a Hilton to afford it, but Salon Maxime goes that extra mile by providing excellent care at more than reasonable rates. The best-kept secret in Rodeo Collection is finally being outed, and you don’t have to spend a million bucks to walk out of Salon Maxime looking and feeling like a million.
More on Maxime
One of the most in-demand and trusted hair stylists in the business, Maxime began his early career as a stylist in high-end salons Claude Maxime and Jean Claude Aubry. It wasn’t long before the Toulouse, French native found his home with renowned Jose Eber salon. Styling some of the biggest names and celebrities such as Natalie Cole, Jennifer Tilly, Ray Liotta, and Lou Diamond Phillips, Maxime also accompanied celebrities to the Cannes Film Festival on behalf of Universal Pictures, and kept those leading ladies like Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Hurley, Emma Thompson, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Angelica Houston, looking glamorous at film press junkets and publicity promotions.
After 15 years with Jose Eber, Maxime opened the doors to his own salon just blocks away from his former home in June 2004. Hand selecting his staff, Maxime’s stylists have worked in some of the most prestigious salons including John Frieda, Jose Eber, Sally Hershberger, Art Luna, Peter Coppola Salon, and Fredrick Fekkai to name a few.
For Maxime, it is essential for every client to feel special and appreciated. It isn’t just about the hair, although Maxime may be arguably one of the best, but about the total experience everyone feels when they walk into his salon.
Photo Shoot
Recently, Salon Maxime held a photo shoot on Sunday, March 2nd to showcase his fantastic cuts and styles. From natural, wind blown, luscious locks to ultra-chic, sharp edge, razor cut style, Maxime reveals his multi-faceted flair for hair design while leading the trend for this summer. Forget that TomKat severe bob, and go for a cut that is distinct but youthful. Wanna let your hair hang down? Start with Salon Maxime glossing treatment, and add some layers for a softer, more natural look. Let hair swing and shine, the new look is a brighter, lighter you with hair that moves.
The Salon…by Maxime photo layout and campaign can be seen in upcoming issues of several magazines including C Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Malibu, and Angeleno. There will be more to come for Salon Maxime and Maxime looks forward to expanding his successful presence with plans on opening salons in West Los Angeles, Pasadena, and San Francisco in the future. Right now, the future of Salon Maxime in Beverly Hills couldn’t look brighter and his clients couldn’t be happier.
Make the Change
The next time you’re cringing on facing another monochromatic, ultra-modern hair scare chamber complete with frosty indifference and a chilly attitude, stop by Salon Maxime at the Rodeo Collection and you’ll see what makes this salon standout from all those other imposters. See the difference, feel the difference with a new look that makes a difference.
The Salon by Maxime
421 N. Rodeo Drive, Rodeo Collection
Beverly Hills
310.205.2370
Maxime’s Services and Costs at Salon Maxime:
Women’s Haircuts: $180
Men’s Haircuts: $130
Lisa Oliver’s Services and Costs:
Base Color (including glossing and conditioning treatments): $120
Highlights (including glossing and conditioning treatments): $250
Robyn Cosio
Brow Shaping: $65
Brow Tinting: $15
Lash Tinting: $40
Lash Add-ons: $50
Makeup Lessons: $350
Makeup Application: $150
Personal Makeup Shopping: $150 per hour.
