Patch Picks: Beach Cities Hair Salons

Let's face it: finding a place to get a great hair cut or style can be difficult. Some salons are pricey, while others can be too edgy or stuffy, depending on what you like.

If you're looking for a hair salon in the Beach Cities, we've got some suggestions:

• , 1020 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach: Hush Hush is part of a local chain owned by Manhattan Beach resident Ric Arrigoni. The salon offers men's and women's hair cuts, highlights, makeup and waxing, among other services. Hush Hush also sells styling products from Kerastase and Shu Uemura. To make an appointment, call 310-372-2600.

• , 828 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach: Though the name says "barbershop,"  isn't just for men. With more than a dozen stylists and a half-dozen barbers, the barbershop is always ready for walk-in customers looking for a great cut at a reasonable price. (It also offers a same-day scheduling service.) For more information, call 310-372-3240.

• , 1807 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach: Located in South Redondo Beach,  offers a wide range of hair services from Brazilian Blowouts to simple cuts to highlights to coloring hair to adding extensions to styling tresses for special occasions. The salon offers skin-care services, manicures and pedicures, and airbrush tanning. Call 310-373-0911 for appointments.

• , 4428 182nd St., Redondo Beach: Men, women and children of all ages are welcome at , which offers affordable haircuts, coloring treatments and perms. The North Redondo Beach salon has five experienced hair stylists and one manicurist. Contact the salon at 310-214-4977.