Testimonials

Dawn's UBUNTU studio is lovely,
the environment is soothing and warm,
her stylist David gave me great attention and
a cut that I have received 7 compliments on this week!
That is a record!
Go to UBUNTU. They are also doing their share to heal
the suffering in the world, and lift people up.

Maureen Mason Cover- Owner of Bench Fit

Dawn Ellinwood is one of the most fantastic, experienced, colorist I have ever been to. You never have to tell her what to do or come back for a mistake she has done. She does not make mistakes! She is the ultimate professional and top notch when it comes to color. She should be written up in magazines when the talk about THE BEST OF COLOR in LA.
Cindy Berkson Mols
Simi Valley, CA

My hair has never looked so good. When Dawn took over many years ago she makes the color perfect for my complexion and just the way I wanted it to look. As the years have gone by I have continued to have her do my hair color and now we have even included streaks. The perfect colorist.
Judy Walraven
Tustin, CA

Dawn Ellinwood is fantastic.  My hair requires a lot of upkeep, and 
Dawn keeps it looking shiny, healthy and gorgeous!  I get so many 
compliments from friends and fans alike!
Patricia Heaton
Los Angeles CA

Dawn Ellinwood not only colored my hair beautifully, but she trained me to color and gave me the skills and the courage to become the best colorist I could be. Dawn has a gift for seeing natural beauty and enhancing it with her creative skill. I have not ever witnessed Dawn making someone's hair look "colored". The clients would always leave looking as if their hair was naturally the color she gave them. Which is, quite essentially, what everyone wants! Dawn is not only my favorite colorist, but one of my favorite people too. I look up to Dawn because she is a down-to-earth, fun-loving, successful and talented person. She, in a nut shell, is my hero.=) Love you, DAWN!!!
Alli Byrn
Huntington Beach, CA

While the whole process is very time consuming, you make it a pleasure.  The atmosphere is relaxing, never pretentious. I've never received so many compliments about my hair color, from friends and professionals alike.
Barbara Thompson
Los Angeles CA

Dawn gives me what God didn't...she is an exceptional colorist. From fine tuning a color that suits your skin type to using products that will only give you minimal damage to your tresses. Her execution for placement of highlights and how to achieve the perfect color throughout is unique to her. I have never in 15 years found someone who has the skill and eye that she does.
But here is the best compliment I have ever received. While at Frederic Fekkai and having my hair shampoo' d....all the shampoo girls lined up and said (mind you with wet hair)" wow, your highlights are absolutely incredible."
They were admiring my WET highlights!
I can smile just thinking about it.
 Allison Redmond
Newport Beach, CA

Dawn is an exceptional colorist and I have the highest regard for her professionalism.  She creates blond highlights for my dark blond hair and it looks completely natural.  Her technique makes my hair look like it has sun splashed streaks of light and gives my hair a look of texture and movement with just the color.  I couldn't be happier with the results and give Dawn my highest recommendation! Kim Ip Santa Monica CA
You make me look gorgeous, as if my hair is naturally that lovely! I also happen to feel I've made a friend along the way too.
Ella Carter Venice CA

"In 1999, I came out to California looking for gold and I found it at Frederic Fekkai in the designer colorist, Dawn Ellinwood!  For years and years I yearned to have hair the color of Jennifer Aninston and Dawn came up with the perfect match even though my hair is shorter, it makes me FEEL like I'm as pretty as a peach!  
 
When I fly back to Texas for the holidays, all my friends and family make such a fuss over how beautiful the color is and I just smile because I know I've got the best colorist in town!! "
Very sincerely yours,
Carol Zellner
Studio City, California

Having Dawn color your hair is such a relief. You know it will be great every time. You know you can trust her advice explicitly. You know she is going to take care of you and make you look great. Handled! She is the master!
Suzanne Offner
St Louis, MO

Dawn is absolutely the best colorist!  I drive every six weeks from Santa Barbara to LA just to have her transform my hair color. Besides the fact that I admire and respect her as a person, I trust her professionally. Dawn is a perfectionist, a rare find in the world of double processes. For example, she frequently adjusts my formula, without my request, to address various issues such as more white hair and sun bleaching.  As a grateful recipient of her expertise, I would recommend Dawn to anyone."
Barbara Savage Santa Barbara CA

Dawn is by far the best colorist I have ever been to. She does blonde better than anyone. When she is finished your hair can best be described with words that make you think of food like butter cream and almond. The dimension she gives your hair makes it look very natural and healthy. I also love the talks we have while the color processes. Not only is she very maternal and motivational she is also a funny and witty vat of knowledge. You can ask her anything from pop culture to politics to travel to personal philosophies on life. I thoroughly enjoy my time at the salon and when I am through, I look like a million bucks. Dawn you are the best!
Sandy Bentley  Los Angeles CA

I was in a hospital emergency room last year when a woman approached me about who styled my hair. I was a bit preoccupied but she was insistent, having had her husband wheel her over in her wheelchair after she saw me sit down across the room. She not only wanted Dawn's name, but mine too so Dawn could recreate the same shade for her. That's how good Dawn is: every color is a signature created especially for you yet so admired by others, they want to copy it for themselves.
Laura Holson New York

Although my hair is extremely gray resistant, my hair color is gorgeous and completely natural looking which is very important to me.  I constantly receive rave compliments on it.  Dawn is very professional in her work but also warm and giving and it is a joy to have a relationship with her and share in her life.
Kathy Vlahakis
 
Love, love, LOVE my color.  Dawn is super talented, open to requests, and extremely balanced when my "frenzied-evil-twin-neurotic-self" comes to visit.  Which is about every 6 weeks.  If she can handle me, with my neuroses and vanities, she can handle anyone with that super smooth, professional demeanor.  Rare, kind, professional, creative, artistic.  A great combination!
Peggy Dold Los Angeles CA
 
Dawn Ellinwood has been taking care of my hair for over 10 years. I have always relied on Dawn's consistency and artistry in her coloring techniques. She provides calm and practical expertise and is always mindful of maintaining exceptionally healthy hair. She listens carefully to my wishes and never fails to deliver exactly what I request. I have recommended her to many friends and will continue to do so.
Thanks Dawn!
Melissa Flanigan Los Angeles, CA
 
"Dawn has the magic touch when it comes to hair color.
She is so experienced and really created the right
look for me. Dawn did my color for many years.
Unfortunatley I have moved too far away to go to her
on a regular basis now.  I have not found anyone else
who can make my hair color shine and last like she
did."
Thanks
Dee Ryan Los Angeles CA