LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE

LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE

'Los Angeles' Magazine's 2024 Best of Beauty Award Winners

The season's top products — and the industry pros who give them shine — are highlighted in LA Mag's second annual list and event
by Jasmin Rosemberg, Shirley Halperin, Lina Lecaro, and Michele McPhee
September 25th, 2024

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HAIRSTYLIST
Chris Appleton

» U.K. native and world-renowned hairstylist Chris Appleton is sought after by some of the biggest names in music, entertainment and fashion — including clients Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and Sofia Vergara. He’s styled hair for magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair; held global ambassadorships with Schwarzkopf and Shark Beauty; and is the Global Creative Director for Color Wow as well as a TV show contributor.
@chrisappleton1

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Bellacures

CBD MANICURE
Bellacures’ Canna-Cure

» The calming, healing benefits of cannabis can be found everywhere — including at Bellacures, the high-end nail salon brand with seven L.A. locations. The Canna-Cure, or cannabis-infused manicure, starts by popping a hemp gummy followed by a soak with a CBD-infused hot towel before a manicurist whips the nails into shape and applies a coral-hued gel color. An invigorating CBD sugar scrub and a glorious massage with CBD-infused lotion leaves you with tingling skin and great nails. bellacures.com

BELLAMI's The Ponytail

BELLAMI's The Ponytail

BELLAMI

HAIR EXTENSIONS
BELLAMI’s The Ponytail

» The Ponytail is a collaboration with celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons (Megan Fox, the Kardashians) that combines BELLAMI’s hair extensions expertise and Fitzsimons’ styling aptitude. Made of 100% Remy human hair, these high-fashion, ready-to-wear ponytails are durable and blend flawlessly with natural hair to add length and density. Use styling products and hot tools to achieve statement looks — from a sleek ponytail to a teased updo. bellami.com

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Beverly Hills MD

NIGHT MASK
Beverly Hills MD’s Facial Defining Overnight Mask

» Science motivated Beverly Hills plastic surgeons John Layke and Payman Danielpour to create products that produce professional results at home, without cosmetic procedures. A key element of Beverly Hills MD’s new nighttime routine is the Facial Defining Overnight Mask — a rich, creamy solution with skin enhancers and line-filling compounds that soften and plump while you sleep. beverlyhillsmd.com

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Caliray

BRONZER
Caliray Sundrip Serum Bronzer

» Searching for a bronzer that makes you look California sun-kissed but not orange? The new bronzing serum drops from Newport Beach-based brand Caliray — co-founded by Urban Decay Cosmetics founder Wende Zomnir — are the answer. The Sundrip Serum Bronzer with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E not only gives that natural glow, but it’s good for the skin and results in a fresh-off-a-surfboard, no-makeup youthful look. caliraybeauty.com

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Dr. Gabriel Chiu

CONTOURING
Dr. Gabriel Chiu, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc.

» Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery founder Dr. Gabriel Chiu is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose custom aesthetic procedures combine his artistic perspective and surgical precision with advanced technology. Known as “the curve creator,” he’s sought out by celebrities, royalty, athletes and moguls for his body and facial contouring, flawless sculpting and integrated aesthetic body surgeries — plus facial, breast, body, male-specific and non-surgical procedures — to restore natural beauty. beverlyhillsplasticsurgeryinc.com

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Whitney Colleen

BLOWOUT
Whitney Colleen, RA_Hair House

» Industry vets Whitney Colleen, Audrey Rae and Kennedy Van Dyke founded West Hollywood’s RA_Hair House (pronounced “rah” and named after the Egyptian sun goddess) as a warm retreat off Santa Monica Boulevard. Celebrity hairstylist and L.A. native Colleen honed her craft at Warren Tricomi in New York and L.A., styling hair for hundreds of fashion shows and VIPs. She excels at chic, natural cuts and sleek blowouts for hair of all textures. rahairhouse.com

BREAKTHROUGH CLEANSER
Essential Haze

» Essential Haze’s organic, plant-based products are designed to clear, brighten, tighten and moisturize skin while evening out tone. The chemical-free formulas also treat acne, rosacea and eczema-prone skin — leaving the complexion luminous. After applying the pre-wash jelly mask serum, use the face and body wash with a loofah to remove dead skin cells, followed by the body butter for moisture. essentialhaze.com

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Mika Fowler

DRY CUT
Mika Fowler, Kim Vo

» At the flagship West Hollywood salon celebrity colorist Kim Vo created with fashion stylist Adeel Khan, Mika Fowler is who patrons call on for top-notch haircuts. The industry professional who’s been in the hair business for 30 years is a pioneer of the “dry cut” and styles the tresses of celebrities for editorial shoots, movie premieres and red-carpet galas. kimvosalon.com

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Free Yourself

FRAGRANCE
Free Yourself

» Free Yourself isn’t just perfume — it’s a sensory journey to well-being. Luxury fragrances anchored in Grasse, France blend artisanal craftsmanship with positive psychology, offering a scent-sational boost to your mood. From Air’s zesty clarity to Terre’s grounding embrace, each gender-neutral eau de parfum is an olfactory adventure. Inhale the good vibes — because smelling good should feel good, too.
freeyourself.com

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