Chris McMillan The Salon

What Chris McMillan The Salon does

Chris McMillan The Salon is a single-location luxury hair salon headquartered at 8944 Burton Way in Beverly Hills, California, established in April 2002 by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan. The business delivers premium hair services to affluent individuals, celebrity patrons, and fashion-industry clients in the Los Angeles area, operating on a direct-to-consumer model with appointments bookable online 24/7 for select stylists and services, and by phone at (310) 285-0088 for the remainder. The salon is widely known through McMillan's personal brand as the creator of "The Rachel" haircut from Friends and the pioneer of the signature beachy wavy red-carpet look.

The service portfolio is organized into four core categories: haircuts (women's $250-$400, men's $125-$350, blow-dry $100-$200, up-do's $200-$400), color services (base color $175-$250, highlights and balayage $275-$600, color correction consultation), hair extensions (individual, tape-in, weft consultations), and add-on treatments (Brazilian Blow Out $500, Malibu/Kerastase/Olaplex treatments $65 each). The technical foundation is craft-based rather than technology-based, leaning on Vidal Sassoon Academy-trained stylists and senior colorists such as Carol Prince (natural sun-kissed color) and Abby Hardy (colorist to Michelle Pfeiffer). The salon also retails premium hair-care brands including Kerastase, Lolavie, Shu Uemura, and Oribe.

The business operates with a team of 20+ colorists and stylists (11 colorists and 11 stylists including McMillan), Monday-Saturday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Sunday closed). Revenue is generated on a pay-as-you-go, per-appointment basis with credit-card-hold booking and a 50% cancellation fee inside 24 hours. The salon leverages celebrity clientele and fashion-industry work (Vogue, Elle, GQ, Rolling Stone, Hermès, Marc Jacobs, CFDA) as its primary marketing vehicle, supported by organic social media on Instagram and TikTok. The business is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Chris McMillan The Salon

Legal name

Chris McMillan The Salon

Website

https://chrismcmillanthesalon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Single-location luxury hair salon in Beverly Hills offering premium cuts, color, extensions, and treatments to affluent individuals, celebrities, and fashion-industry clients through a team of 20+ award-recognized stylists and colorists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hair Salon Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112)

akta.pro primary industry

Haircutting & Styling Services (HSALAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women's Hair Salons (HSALAAAA), Men's Hair Salons (HSALAAAB), Professional/Salon Haircare (Backbar & Retail) (CRABABAK)

Keywords

• Luxury hair salon
• Hair coloring services
• Hair cutting services
• Hair extension services
• Professional hair treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Haircut Services: Premium haircuts for men and women with pricing ranging from $125-$400 depending on service type. Includes blow-dry and up-do services.
2. Color Services: Hair coloring services including base color ($175-$250), highlights ($275-$600), balayage ($275-$600), and color correction consultations.
3. Extension Services: Hair extension services including individual, tape-in, and weft consultations for adding length and volume.
4. Treatment Services: Additional treatments including Brazilian Blow Out ($500), Malibu Treatment ($65), Kerastase Treatment ($65), and Olaplex ($65) for hair restoration and styling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chris McMillan The Salon is a boutique luxury hair salon in Beverly Hills delivering in-person haircuts, color services, hair extensions, blow-dry and up-do styling, and specialized hair treatments (Brazilian Blow Out, Malibu, Kerastase, Olaplex). Founded by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan in April 2002, it serves affluent, celebrity, and fashion-industry clients with a roster of 20+ award-winning stylists and colorists, while also retailing premium professional hair care brands.

Product overview

Chris McMillan The Salon is a single-location luxury hair salon offering a unified suite of hair care services. The core service portfolio includes haircuts (women's, men's, blow-dry, up-do's), color services (base color, highlights, balayage, color correction), and hair extensions. Additional add-on services include Brazilian Blow Out treatments, Malibu Treatments, Kerastase Treatments, and Olaplex Treatments. The salon also retails professional hair products from brands including Kerastase, Lolavie, Shu Uemura, and Oribe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haircuts

Quantifiable outcome

• Stylists recognized as 'Best of Beauty Award Winners' by Allure Magazine
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• KerastaseminorOthersKerastase is a premium hair care brand whose products are sold at the Chris McMillan Salon. The salon's logo appears alongside the Kerastase logo indicating a retail partnership for product sales.
• LolavieminorOthersLolavie is a hair care brand whose products are sold at the Chris McMillan Salon as part of their retail offerings.
• Shu UemuraminorOthersShu Uemura is a premium Japanese beauty brand whose products are available for purchase at the Chris McMillan Salon.
• OribeminorOthersOribe is a luxury hair care brand whose products are sold at the Chris McMillan Salon as part of their retail partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Warren Tricomi: Luxury salon with NYC and LA locations serving celebrity and high-net-worth clients with premium cuts and color. Comparable luxury positioning across both relevant geographies.
• Mark Garrison Salon: High-end Manhattan salon with strong editorial and celebrity following, offering premium cuts and color. Closely aligned luxury service model and brand-led positioning.
• Nine Zero One Salon: West Hollywood luxury salon frequented by celebrity and entertainment-industry clients, offering cuts, color, and extensions at premium price points. Directly comparable LA luxury peer with similar clientele and service mix.
• John Barrett Salon: NYC luxury salon founded by celebrity hairstylist John Barrett, serving high-profile clients and known for premium cuts and color. Comparable founder-led luxury positioning and celebrity-driven demand.
• Sally Hershberger Salon: Celebrity-founded luxury hair salon in NYC (and LA) known for premium cuts and color, with a similarly A-list clientele and editorial pedigree. Closely comparable service model, price tier, and brand positioning to Chris McMillan The Salon.
• Oscar Blandi Salon: NYC luxury salon founded by celebrity stylist Oscar Blandi, serving a fashion-and-celebrity clientele with premium services. Comparable founder brand and luxury pricing tier.

Emerging players

• Glamsquad: Premium on-demand beauty services platform delivering hair styling to clients' homes. Comparable premium price point and target customer (affluent, convenience-driven), though delivery model differs.
• Drybar: Premium blowout-focused salon chain with national footprint and a similar mid-to-high price per service. Comparable luxury-adjacent service category and aspirational brand, but more focused on a single service and scaled differently.

Broad incumbents

• Frédéric Fekkai: Established luxury hair brand and salon operator (now product-led) serving premium clients. Comparable premium positioning and founder-led heritage, but with a much broader product and retail footprint.

Regional players

• Suite 730 Salon: LA-based luxury boutique salon serving a celebrity and high-end clientele with premium cuts and color. Comparable LA luxury positioning; smaller footprint and limited public profile relative to Chris McMillan.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/chrismcmillanthesalon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chris-mcmillan-the-salon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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