Benjamin Mohapi and Negin Zand Announce the Grand Opening of BENJAMIN with NEGIN ZAND

Last week Benjamin Mohapi and Negin Zand celebrated the re-launch and expansion of the celeb–loved spot BENJAMIN with NEGIN ZAND (formerly Salon Benjamin) in the chic hood of upper Melrose.

The 3,000 sq. ft boasts 24 chairs, and is a decor fantatics dream. The feel is of a 17th century librarian's hangout, private home or "salon" where people congregate to be creative, share intellectual ideas and influence culture.

Also on board in the redux salon, a fully stocked shop, Selects, natural and organic beauty brands from around the globe, the salon's 500-square-foot shop offers hair products, skincare, bath goods and more—all hand-picked by head stylist Benjamin Mohapi and boutique manager Genavieve Lynch.

The salon's new mantra: attainable, everyday style.

"Having been in LA for a couple years, we realized that what clients really want is hair that is modern, natural, and easy to maintain. Our focus is more on hair quality and simple shapes," they tell us. "This a brand for real people with real hair."

But it's all about the talent.

British born Benjamin Mohapi arrived in London as a teenager. Having worked in the UK’s top salons as a stylist, including the salons of John Frieda, Nicky Clarke, and Daniel Galvin, he began his move into the world of fashion assisting the biggest names in the industry and developing his own creative vision. By the age of 22 Mohapi had left the salon and was spending all his time on set as a session stylist where he quickly established himself in the fashion and entertainment industries. Having traveled the world extensively working on a variety of exciting, artistic, and creative projects his resume had grown to include photographers Rankin, David LaChapelle, and the late Herb Ritts. He also worked on editorial and fashion projects for Vogue, ID, Nylon, GQ, Marie Claire, and many more. All of these experiences went into creating a London based hair, beauty, and styling agency which Mohapi founded and had in operation for almost 10 years.

In 2012, Mohapi opened the BENJAMIN salon and 2013 he was joined by master colorist Negin Zand. The roster at the BENJAMIN salon reads like a who’s who in the LA hair world. Mohapi has pulled together an extraordinary amount of talent under one roof and in doing so is changing the Los Angeles hairdressing landscape. His goal is simply to elevate standards and expectations, to move away from cheap celebrity and to focus on the craft of great hairdressing. The Salon is inviting and charming with a sophisticated style and aesthetic that creates an ambiance that truly reflects Mohapi’s personality. It is both ultra-luxurious and incredibly relaxed. Garnering a phenomenal amount of online and print credit from a variety of celebrity clientele and style influencers the BENJAMIN salon has received accolades from outlets such as Vanity Fair, Allure,

Colorist Negin Zand was born in Iran and spent much of her life living in both Sydney and Los Angeles. She began her career in Australia, where she first realized her interest for color development. In 1991, she relocated to Los Angeles to fortify her talent for capturing the natural effect of sunlight upon hair. Negin was accepted into famed hairdresser Christophe’s salon in Beverly Hills.

Indicative of her natural approach to beauty, Negin utilizes the technique of Baliage, an ancient French hair coloring method that emphasizes sweeping motions and a free-form style of highlighting the hair. Her unique approach and speed (highlights can take 15 minutes or less) has made her a favorite among such A-list celebrities as Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Bosworth, Jennifer Aniston, Meg Ryan, Miley Cyrus, Rachel McAdams, Faith Hill, Sheryl Crow, Megan Fox, and Jessica Chastain. Her work has been featured in illustrious fashion and beauty magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, W, and Allure, while advertising clients such as Pantene, Revlon and L’Oréal rely on her for their top campaigns.

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PRICE LIST Styling Color Treatment Extensions

	Benjamin	Stylists	Senior Stylists	Styling Directors
Women’s Haircut and Blowdry	$300	From $125	From $175	From $250
Men’s Haircut	$200	From $95	From $115	From $165
Blow Dry	$150	From $65	From $90	From $125
Complimentary Consultations Complimentary consultations for all ourservices are available by appointment.	Complimentary Fringe Trim Complimentary fringe trims are availableto all our regular clients.		Special Occasion Hair For full details of our styling, hair-up, and out of salon services, including bridal hair, please contact our receptionist.