Most Stylish, Unpretentious Salon
Salon d'Etoile
She says she's like Betty Boop meets the girl next door. We say she's a goddess. In either case, master stylist and colorist Johanna Esper has paid her dues and is reaping the benefits of having done exquisite work for such establishments as SoCo's legendary Pink Hair Salon, as well as having worked for the notoriously discriminating Ron King. Esper has created signature looks for several high-profile scenesters, and she demonstrates her skill daily on a devoted coterie of clients who will follow her anywhere. Her partner in style is Charlotte Belle, noted for her flair with curly hair, and with a sizable male clientele who wouldn't trust the Samson curls to anyone else. Esper and Belle's Salon d'Etoile is housed within the Maison d'Etoile and is an integral part of the high-glam, low-attitude atmosphere. Salon d'Etoile, a single, sparsely furnished room with a revolving display of fascinating art, has an inherent chicness that can't be bought.
2109 E. Cesar Chavez, 344-9173; www.johannaesperbeauty.com, www.charlottebelle.com
