Brandon Martinez Salon

323-774-2728

1601 PCH #280

Hermosa Beach CA 90254

  • Cut

    Brandon is known for precision haircutting that looks expensive but feels effortless. A left-handed cutter trained by some of the best in the world—Edward Tricomi, plus Bruno & Soonie of Beverly Hills—Brandon is best known for dry cutting (unless the hair is very curly), shaping the hair the way it actually lives and moves day to day. Nicknamed the “hair whisperer,” he’s the go-to for clients with difficult growth patterns, cowlicks, and stubborn direction changes—creating cuts that fall right, grow out clean, and stay flattering long after the appointment.

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  • Balayage

    Experience the art of sun-kissed, dimensional color with Brandon Martinez’s signature hand-painted balayage technique. This customized approach uses freehand painting to create natural, seamless highlights that blend perfectly with your base color—no harsh lines, just soft, radiant transitions.Brandon’s color journey began under famed colorist Luis Licari, then expanded through advanced training and mentorship with Kim Vo—shaping his eye for tone, placement, and that “expensive-looking” finish. The result is luminous, lived-in color that grows out beautifully, flatters your skin tone, and feels effortlessly California.

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  • Hairstyle

    Brandon is also known for bringing true red-carpet polish to real life. After years styling in Hollywood for major events—the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, and more—he now brings that same camera-ready energy to the South Bay.Brandon’s signature is taking what could be a “normal” updo and elevating it with nuance: cleaner lines, better balance, intentional texture, and those small, invisible details that make hair photograph beautifully and hold all night. The result is effortless-glam styling that feels modern, flattering, and never overdone—just elevated in the way only a longtime red-carpet pro can deliver.

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SEX, HAIR & BILLIONAIRES

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Sex, Hair & Billionaires

Read Brandon's true Hollywood story in his memoir, "Sex, Hair & Billionaires," available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble.com and everywhere books are sold.

Step inside the world where secrets are currency, hair is power, and love is the ultimate adventure.Sex, Hair & Billionaires: The Adventures of a Celebrity Hairstylistpulls back the velvet curtain on Hollywood’s most exclusive salons and lavish penthouses...

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