A neighborhood salon on Ocean Park Blvd, run by owner, stylist, and artist Mercedes Garcia since 1990. Her creativity extends from hair to original artwork. No rush, no app. Just a phone call and a chair.
The Hairbrains has been an Ocean Park fixture for over three decades, offering haircuts, color, styling, and waxing done one-on-one by Mercedes herself rather than off a set menu. She's known around the neighborhood for taking her time with clients instead of rushing through an appointment.
Sitting on Ocean Park Blvd near the Pico neighborhood, the salon is an easy stop for clients from Ocean Park, Pico, Sunset Park, and the rest of Santa Monica, as well as nearby Mar Vista and Venice.
“Mercedes is the best. Very accommodating, and surprisingly reasonable, possibly the best value for a cut in West LA. She took her time and didn't rush.”
“Neighbors describe Mercedes as a sweetheart who's truly a gem, praising her color work and calling her pricing reasonable compared to other salons nearby.”
“Mercedes is an excellent hair stylist and a great listener. I appreciated her accommodating me at late notice and later in the day with much warmth and pride in her work. I will be back!”
“Mercedes is the best. She has over 30 years of experience and is very accommodating and surprisingly reasonable. Possibly the best value for money in the entire West LA for the quality of experience and cut.”
“I am happy to have found Hairbrains in Santa Monica! Mercedes is super nice and a great hairdresser. A haircut at a super fair price! Thank you.”
“This is a wonderful hair salon. Mercedes is an artist and hairstylist. Maximum quality at an affordable price.”
“I get a cut from Mercedes every four weeks or so. She's cool.”
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm · Closed Sun
Near the Pico neighborhood, serving Ocean Park, Pico, Sunset Park, and greater Santa Monica.
No app, no booking form. Just call and grab a chair.