The Team

Bogart started out as a singer. Being on the road for months at a time, he started cutting the other members of the band’s hair. Band members have a special image that they want and Bogart was the best at creating this with his cuts. He started doing hair for Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, The Goo Goo Dolls and Quiet Riot and many more. Bogart realized that he was passionate about cutting hair … his art. So he studied with one of the best stylists in the country. Bogarts reputation spread and he was styling hair for TV shows like “The Wayne Brady Show”, “NYPD Blue”, “NCIS” and “7th Heaven”. Bogart attributes his success by listening to the client and giving them the cut and style they are looking for. Bogart instinctively knows what to add to give your beauty that added pizzazz.

European born Isabell started her career as a hairstylist in Germany in 1980. Training with and then working for “Kertu Salons” for 4 years after which she immigrated to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a make-up artist. She attended Elegance International to study make-up artistry. Afterwards she worked in the movie and fashion industry for 7 years as a freelance make-up artist and hair stylist.
She left Los Angeles for 3 years and worked in Marin County as a hairstylist at Shy Locks of 5th Ave. After returning to Los Angeles she joined Lauren’s Salon/Spa and has been a team member for well over 10 years. Her clientele draws people from all walks of life. People love her for her down to earth spirit and passion for animals. Her talent as a hairstylist shines through her amazing coloring, highlighting and hair cutting abilities. With great sensitivity she transforms dull to vibrant, out-dated to new and exciting and most of all she knows how to listen; making sure that her client’s desires and wishes are always met.

Mari Topalyan: With her artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail, Mari enjoys working with clients to come up with styles individualized to their needs.  Her talent is creating natural looking color and highlights, and completing the look with fabulous haircuts! Also, specializing in updos and makeup, Mari keeps up with the latest techniques and hair trends as they appear on the fashion scene. She completed the astounding makeup academy, TNT Agency, which taught her various techniques in makeup, from natural looks, to dramatic makeup. Mari has a fresh approach to each individuals hair needs. “I understood from a very young age that hair is not just an accessory; flawless hair is the key to feeling glamorous”.  She is extremely passionate about her chosen career in Hair Styling, and Makeup Artistry.

Michelle Blasi started her career as a hairstylist and colorist in Toluca Lake California at Paul Donell Salon. She assisted under the owner to learn and apply her newly found skills. When it was time for Michelle to take on her own career she moved to Haas and Company Salon in the bustling community of Larchmont Village in the heart of LA where she was able to gain the experience and clientele to become one of LA’s top colorists and cutters. Michelle’s inspiration comes from a sultry Old Hollywood feel that meets a modern day softness and sexiness.Michelle is able to take the clients requests and turn them into hair masterpieces. She specializes in a range from rich brunettes, to stunning red heads, and the beautiful buttery blondes. Michelle’s cuts are inspired by an organic approach to bring out each clients individualism. Every cut is tailored and carved out while allowing each clients best features to shine.

Patricia Pineda is highly trained stylist and has experienced in coloring, highlighting, cutting and styling. During her six years as a stylist, she has trained and worked with celebrity stylist Mark Slicker, among others.   Patricia has styled hair for numerous celebrities including Dianna Agron (Glee) and Jana Kramer (One Tree Hill). Aside from the standard services, Patricia specializes in haircuts, blow dry’s, up-dos, Brazilian straightening, and curly hair.

Scott Riffe is a Los Angeles based hairstylist who draws on his rebellious roots and childhood hairstyling inspirations to bring new styles and techniques to a city where a hairstyle is often an expression of both attitude and lifestyle. “Scott Riffe gives, without a doubt, the best cut in town. I depend on him and am never disappointed.” — IanBuchanan2003 review on Citysearch. Growing up, Scott’s hairstyles reflected the eclectic and eccentric mix of people who cut his hair. It was through these various personalities and how their character showed through their cuts that he was inspired to express his own individuality through haircutting. After modeling and acting in Hollywood for eight years, he took a dear friend’s advice and enrolled in cosmetology school. Starting off as an apprentice to some of the topcelebrity hairstylists of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, Scott gained invaluable experience while paying dues as a shampooing assistant: rubbing heads, feeding meters, fetching coffee, and doing blowdrys. Gradually he moved into doing his own cuts for a growing, loyal clientele.Now, with many years of experience under his belt, he has the skills and confidence to handle the most complex hairstyling challenges and provide every client with a relaxing, fun experience in the chair. Scott’s focus is haircutting, whether it be a basic trim, a sexy layered cut, a funky buzz or simply a lived in, amazing cut.

Victor Ontiveros Began his career as a hair stylist and make up artist at beauty pageants and hair shows over 14 years ago in Mexico city. He’s been trained to do hair and make up for beauty events, charity organizations and photo shoots. Brazilian blow outs are one of his trademarks. Victor trained with Vidal Sassoon, Tony & Guy. Victor specializes in color and cuts.

Pedro started doing hair at the age of 15 and hasn’t stopped since. He’s worked with high profile salons and clients in Miami, New york and Los Angeles. An expert Colorist, Cutter and stylist. Pedro’s portfolio includes doing hair on high end magazine shoots to celebrity clients like Shakira to Rock and roll haircutting, his versatility makes him a Great match to enchance anyones Cosmetic and Clinical hair needs.

Tamara runs the “Skin Department” at Lauren’s. She specializes in several types of Facials. Tamara uses the Micro-Dermabration (machine) This is for Deep Exfoliation. Ultra Sonic (machine) This is for Deep Penetration Rejuvenation for younger looking skin. Tamara, also specializes in Soothing De stressing  Facials With Aroma Oil for Face Shoulders neck and Hands. The Waxing Tamara Works with are both Hard and Soft Waxes using Strips and without Strips. Her services range from Brazillion Bikini waxing to Beautiful Brow Design.