Price cut on cuts
New Zealand sheep’s wool, silk fabric, Canadian salmon skin, crab shells. This odd melange sounds like the beginning of a found-art project or a culinary misfire, but at the Tom Brophy Salon, it’s the ingredients list for a new hair salve.
British-born Brophy, former longtime art director at Vidal Sassoon, these days is known for treatments such as the salon’s collagen hair therapy ($100 to $125, depending on length), a four-step process that promises to hydrates dry and damaged hair with each of those previously mentioned ingredients.
Another exotic-sounding option, the Brazilian straightener, is a formaldehyde-free $450 treatment for all hair types that leaves hair shiny and straight for up to four months.
Brophy, who specializes in women’s hair, has a signature cut, the graduated bob -- shorter in back, longer in the front -- a versatile style that, he says, wears well over time. His wife, Jennifer Jones, and team of stylists also do the mundane expertly -- cuts, color, blowouts and updos -- and Jones specializes in men’s hair.
The recently opened Beverly Hills salon, Brophy says, is designed to be the sensory equivalent of an art gallery, with high ceilings, whitewashed walls, paintings and bamboo ikebana arrangements.
From today until Feb. 14, he’s offering a pre-Valentine’s Day special of 15% off cuts, color and collagen hair treatments.
9681 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 858-8780. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. www.tombrophyhair.com.
SALES
On Sunset Ongoing until Feb. 11: Owner Lauralee Bell is taking up to 80% off the prices of end-of-season women’s styles from European fashion houses. Deals to swoop in on: $505 Cavalli Class brocade trenches (regular price, $2,520), $460 Moschino lace skirts ($2,295), Rene Lezard silk blazer for $190 ($930) and a $345 red wool cape ($1,725). The Sunset Plaza shop also carries footwear, handbags and lingerie and has tailoring services.
8711 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (310) 289-8711. 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. www.onsunset.net.
Scout Today: As it prepares to move to a new Hollywood storefront, the 3rd Street boutique, dedicated to stocking emerging local and European designers, is pricing all current sale apparel below $100, a discount of 50% to 90%. Included are women’s labels Henrik Vibskov, Swash, C. Neeon, Voeu, Cameo, Rita Flora and Rhys Dwfen plus men’s brands Endovanera, Lova and Wayne Hadley. Vintage items are $25. Conversation-piece accessories from L.A. native Daniel McDonald’s Mended Veil and Onward Through the Fog are also on sale.
7920 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. (323) 658-8684. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.scoutla.com.
SAMPLE SALES
Wren Saturday to Feb. 1: Melissa Coker’s acclaimed L.A.-based contemporary line is hosting an end-of-season sample sale. Scenester gals can pick up a head-to-toe look: $45 top (regular price, $250), $65 dresses ($350), $50 pants ($300), $100 coats ($500). There will also be an assortment of knits for $20.
2395 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 665-5336. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Archive Agency Saturday to Feb. 1: Giant sample sale, with prices starting at $15, featuring women’s labels such as Black Halo, Wren, Marcello Toshi, T Luxury, Paige Premium, Nicholas K., Pegah Anvarian, Mike & Chris, Adriano Goldschmied, Frankie B., Dolan, Stella & Jamie, ecoSkin and Free People at up to 80% off of retail. Fans of Rory Beca’s casual looks can find more than 500 pieces from her collection at half off wholesale, including $120 dresses. A head-to-toe look on offer: $80 Yumi Kim tops (regularly $175), $60 J&Company; jeans, and $99 Botkier shoes. Major credit cards accepted.
7494 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200, West Hollywood. Noon to 5 p.m. info@archiveagency.net.
SALONS AND SPAS
The Organic Pharmacy Until Feb. 15: The London-based Organic brand’s just-opened day spa, with homeopathy and retail shop, is offering $50 off its signature treatment. The $120 Health Assessment with EIS Body Scan (regularly $170) features a body scan that tests for 4,000 items, followed by consultation with a certified homeopath on diet, lifestyle and toxicity levels, plus an individual health program. Afterward, you can pick up organic skin care products such as Carrot Butter Cleanser ($60) with marigold and rosemary that works with all skin types.
453 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 272-7275. 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. theorganicpharmacy.com.
Sit Still Ongoing: Irish-born owner Zac Jenkinson, who cuts the tresses of Coldplay, gives back to the city that welcomed him. On Mondays, people who are between jobs can get a free shampoo and haircut (regular price, $100) and half-price blowout ($22); validation of unemployment or termination may be required. Major credit cards accepted. Appointments are advised.
255 Main St., Venice. (310) 314-2665. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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