Best Blowout Salons in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach (2026)
September 22, 2026 · 4 min read · by Justice Pallais
Salon 11:11 publishes this guide and lists itself first. Every other salon here was chosen from its own website and service menu; none paid to be included, and Salon 11:11 has no connection to any of them. Services and hours change, so check with each salon before you book.
A blowout is the simplest service on any salon menu and one of the most useful: a proper wash and blow dry before an event, a trip or just a week you want to look put together. In the beach cities it also has to hold up against sea air, which is why technique matters more here than inland.
One thing surprises people: as of September 2026, Drybar has no shop in Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach. Its own shop finder lists the nearest locations in Plaza El Segundo and at Rolling Hills Plaza in Torrance. Locally, blowouts come from salons, including one in Hermosa that runs its own blow dry bar.
How we chose
- A blowout or blow dry listed as its own service on the salon's website, not just as the finish to a color.
- In Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach and currently operating, checked in September 2026.
- A mix of settings, from a private suite to a blow dry bar.
At a glance
| Salon | City | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Salon 11:11 | Hermosa Beach | A private blowout, and the $60 Sunday Signature Blowout |
| Haute L.A. | Hermosa Beach | A salon with its own blow dry bar |
| Salon Flourish | Manhattan Beach | Luxury and gloss-and-blowout combinations |
| Beck + Brix | Hermosa Beach | Blowouts and formal updos downtown |
| Mikell Coiffure | Manhattan Beach | Blow dries in downtown Manhattan Beach |
| Hush Hair Salon | Manhattan Beach | A long-running salon with dedicated blowout services |
| Crush Salon | Hermosa Beach | Blow dries with a treatment, and event updos |
1. Salon 11:11
Salon 11:11's Blow Dry & Style menu covers a Signature Blowout, blowouts on extensions and a styling add-on to any service. On Sundays there is the Sunday Signature Blowout for $60, a relaxed way to meet Justice Pallais and try her work before committing to color or extensions. Every blowout happens in a private studio suite on Pacific Coast Highway, so there is no crowded floor and no rush.
Best for: a calm, one-on-one blowout, a blowout on extensions, or a first visit before a bigger service.
Keep in mind: it is one stylist, so it is not set up for a group blowout before a wedding, and it books by appointment only. See Blow Dry & Style.
2. Haute L.A. Organic Aveda Salon & Blow Dry Bar
Haute L.A., on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa, calls itself a blow dry bar as well as a salon. Its menu includes a Signature Blow Dry and a Blow Dry & Style, alongside blonde color, extensions and airbrush tanning.
Best for: a blow dry bar experience without driving to El Segundo. Website: hautelasalon.com
3. Salon Flourish
Salon Flourish, on Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach, lists "The Luxury Blowout" and a "Gloss & Glow Blowout" on its menu, which pairs a gloss with the blow dry. It describes a warm, boutique atmosphere and has free parking behind the salon.
Best for: refreshing color tone and getting a blowout in the same visit. Website: salonflourish.com
4. Beck + Brix
Beck + Brix, an upscale boutique salon on Pier Avenue, lists a blowout and a formal updo on its menu, with Brazilian Blowout and keratin smoothing for longer-term frizz control.
Best for: a blowout or updo before an evening downtown. Website: beckandbrix.com
5. Mikell Coiffure
Mikell Coiffure, in downtown Manhattan Beach, describes a coastal Moroccan, modern-chic salon, and its services page lists blow dries alongside balayage, Brazilian Blowout treatments, extensions and cuts.
Best for: a blow dry in downtown Manhattan Beach. Website: mikellcoiffure.com
6. Hush Hair Salon
Hush, on Manhattan Avenue, says it opened in Manhattan Beach in 2001 and that many of its stylists are recognized as industry experts and trainers. It has a dedicated blowout services page.
Best for: blowouts from a long-established Manhattan Beach salon. Website: hushhairsalon.com
7. Crush Salon
Crush, on 14th Street in Hermosa, has a dry-styling menu with a blow dry, a blow dry with treatment, an updo trial and an updo. It notes that hot tools are extra.
Best for: a blowout with a conditioning treatment, or a trial before an event. Website: hermosacrush.com
Getting a blowout to last in beach air
- Tell your stylist what it needs to last through. A blowout for one dinner and one for a three-day weekend are finished differently.
- Humidity is the enemy. Ask for a finishing product that resists it, and wear a shower cap until your next wash.
- Sleep on silk or in a loose, high bun to keep the shape.
- Use dry shampoo the first night, before you need it.
The full list is in the best ways to make a blowout last. If you style at home in between, see the best heat protectants for beach hair.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a blowout last?
Usually two to four days, depending on your hair type, the humidity and how you sleep on it. Fine hair tends to drop sooner; thick hair holds smoothness longer.
Is there a Drybar in Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach?
Not as of September 2026, according to Drybar's own shop finder. The nearest locations are in Plaza El Segundo and at Rolling Hills Plaza in Torrance.
Can I get a blowout with extensions?
Yes, but tell the salon when you book. Extensions need the attachment points dried completely and brushed with care. Salon 11:11 offers a blowout with extensions as its own service.
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