Walking through the doors of Salon Westlake, guests feel instantly at ease, welcomed by a friendly staff of professionals who specialize in enhancing each client’s unique beauty and style. Salon Westlake’s motto, “Be You at the W!” exemplifies their guest-focused philosophy.
“Like a warm blanket, we want all people of every background to feel comfortable walking through our doors, asking for the look that makes them feel heard, understood and fabulous without judgment,” says Lisa Coffman-Diegel, owner of Salon Westlake and Westlake Barbers.
A full-service salon for the whole family housed in a beautiful and comfortable modern industrial space filled with natural light and equipped with an exceptional ventilation system for a pleasant odor-free environment, Salon Westlake is home to highly trained, talented stylists, barbers, estheticians and manicurists who take pride in helping clients look their best.
“We are a diverse group of talented humans ranging in age and ethnicity who function as a family in a welcoming, safe zone for all who enter,” says Lisa, a stylist for 20 years in the Conejo Valley. “We come from all walks of life and we come together as a community of helping people achieve confidence through styles and color suited for their needs.”
Salon Westlake’s stylists specialize in a variety of services, including modern cuts and advanced custom color techniques and applications, such as Balayage, Babylights, Vivids, Global Blonding, highlighting, base-breaking and traditional color touch ups. They also offer styling services for formal occasions, such as weddings and proms, as well as an in-house brow and makeup specialist, organic and anti-aging facials, organic skin care products for purchase, microdermabrasion, manicures and pedicures.
At their executive barbershop, Westlake Barbers, master barbers offer straight razor shaves, steamed hot towel facials, fades and classic gentlemen’s cuts.
“Our typical customer is the person who sees the benefit of spending their time and money with others of integrity who truly care about the needs of their guest,” says Lisa, who knew from a young age that she wanted to be a stylist, “cutting my dolls’ hair and the neighborhood kids’ [hair] by age 12.”
“At 17, I enrolled in Cosmetology school. I knew early on that making people feel at the top of their game when they step out into this crazy beautiful world in which we live was my calling. Owning the business and working with like-minded individuals was a natural progression,” says Lisa, noting that it’s the people she loves the most about her industry.
“I love the guests and I love the type of humans that are attracted to working in this field—the craziest, most loyal best bunch you’ll ever meet!” she adds.
Salon Westlake’s guest-focused approach reflects Lisa’s commitment to ensuring clients receive personalized services tailored just for them.
“Pairing the guests with the proper artist is our mission,” says Lisa. “Most salons work on a rotation basis, giving new guests to the newest stylist just to put someone in their chair, whereas we go out of our way to match the client’s needs and time constraints with the right person for the job!”
By intermixing stylists and barbers, as well as skin and nail care professionals, clients have the advantage of finding the perfect fit for their needs.
“Our noncompetitive environment allows for the guest to choose multiple artists for their personal time constraints without feeling like they’re ‘cheating’ on their stylist for trying someone different,” Lisa says. “We know that people are busy and understand that sometimes things arise and your usual artist may not be available—feel free to see someone else and return to your artist without worry.”
Salon Westlake’s educated staff includes those trained by Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell, Wella, Redken, Burke Williams, Dermalogica and more. They also take continuing education courses throughout the year to ensure they are skilled in the latest techniques.
“At Salon Westlake & Westlake Barbers, we strive to continually educate ourselves in our best efforts to serve our clients and keep them satisfied, not only with their hair but their overall experience.”
To make an appointment, call 818.889.0262 or visit SalonWestlake.com and click “Book Now.”
Salon Westlake is located at 4673 Lakeview Canyon Road in Westlake Village, across from Stone Haus in the newly updated County Line Shopping Center.
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