Darwin Brown Salon, Los Angeles

Whether tresses are headed for the cover of Variety magazine, the red carpet at the Emmys, or the beaches of Santa Monica, Darwin Brown makes each hairdo suit his client's style. With dry and wet cuts, he carves out face-framing layers and lobs. He readies hair for new seasons with highlights and ombré coloring, and he tames manes for special occasions with blowouts that can last for days.