Lindsay Florek at Studio 486, Costa Mesa

Laura Cappelletti has been a salon owner for more than 15 years. And at Uncaged Salon and Spa, she’s tapped stylists who’ve been trained by Sassoon, Toni and Guy, and Bumble and Bumble. Waxing specialist Lindsay Florek uses her skills in full-body waxing to render clients hairless, with a speciality in 15-minute Brazilian waxes. Together they’ve carved out a space where the cutting edge is the status quo—from haircuts to Balayage highlights or Brazilian blowouts to Yuko straightening treatments, they upgrade clients with a savvy eye and artistic flair.

But it's not just the cuts and coloring that are stylish. The space itself is chic and trendy—exposed wooden beams dart across the ceiling amidst exposed duct piping, and sleek wood furnishings add to the rustic-hip vibe.