LA's Best Places To Get Your Hair Done Fast And Cheap

When you need go from work to play in a hurry, you still want to look your best when you get there. From beautiful braids to voluminous blowouts, these places can take care of your mane for little cash in a flash.

Nine Zero One

901 Westbourne Dr
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 855-9099
www.ninezeroonesalon.com

Nine Zero One Salon offers luxurious comfort and a seasoned team, like Marissa Marino, who was Ken Paves' assistant for three of her eight years as a stylist. With its diverse clientele, Nine Zero One is a place that treats every client like a star. For an effortlessly sexy look, it's all about their braid bar. For just $25, you can choose from a variety of signature style inspirations, many of which can get you in and out in less than 20 minutes.

The Dry Bar

8595 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 442-6084
www.thedrybar.com

Do you love that "fresh from the salon" feeling? You can get it for less than you think at The Dry bar, where $35 blowouts, great service, booze and chick flicks await. Within the modern yellow and white salon you can choose from cocktail-themed looks, like The Manhattan (sleek and smooth) or the Mai-Tai (messy and beachy).

Hairroin Salon

1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Suite 2
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-0392
www.hairroinsalon.com

This super hip spot along the Cahuenga corridor holds "Foxy Fridays" from 6 to 9 p.m. It's a hair happy hour in this well-located salon to get dolled up for the rest of your evening. For just $35, you get a blowout and complimentary champagne. Limited space is to be expected, so be sure to grab your girlfriends and book in advance.

Aveda Institute LA

10935 Weyburn Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 209-2000
www.avedainstitutelosangeles.com

Located in Westwood Village, this cosmetology school is a haven for UCLA students and others with beauty on a budget. A full menu of services performed by supervised students is offered here. Not only can you get quality services at a great price, you're also supporting students as they work towards their careers in the beauty industry.

Blo

Inside the W Hotel
6250 Hollywood Blvd, Ste 500
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-2569
www.blomedry.com

Specializing in catwalk-worthy coifs, stiletto-rocking ladies come here for a wham bam blow-and-go for just $35. Aside from blowouts, their signature hair menu offers seven other styling options, like polished pony tails (Hunt Club), tamed high-altitude buns (High Society), fishtail plaits (Go Fish) and sometimes, a bow-tie bun if you feel like channeling your inner Gaga.

Joy Bitonio has the phrase "Joie de Vivre" tattooed on her shoulder, a reminder to enjoy life every single day. She has a voracious appetite for fun, adventure, food, good cocktails and works out like a madwoman to keep it all together. Check out her other articles on CBS L.A. She also covers fitness on Examiner. Follow her on Twitter.