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Killer Hair Products

Local salon owner launches high-quality and affordable haircare line

By Haley Beyer

Marina del Rey resident and hairstylist Heather Collins is taking her salon business to the next level by coming out with her own line of haircare products. Killer Hair has been open for nine years, during seven of which it was voted the number one salon in The Argonaut’s “Best of the Westside.” The salon specializes in hair and skin services with experienced stylists offering haircuts, blowouts, color, hair treatments, waxing, facials, peels, dermaplaning and tanning. Collins wanted her salon to be a place where clients could come for their dream look and maintain it without emptying their wallet. Collins retails products in her salon for customers to purchase, but she grew tired of the higher price points. “I didn’t feel right charging my clients an insane price for a tiny bottle of product,” Collins said. This pushed Collins to search for a manufacturing company in the area and explore her options for creating her own line of haircare products. Luckily, she found one in Southern California (it was important to Collins that the products be local) and she was able to pick through their selection to customize her own line for women and men. Killer Hair Pro Hair Care includes several different types shampoos that feature a variety of ingredients such as tea tree and lavender. They include shampoo for men, blondes and other purposes. The line also offers conditioners, finishing products, curl cream, a detangler, mousse, leave-in products and oil treatments. The products are all offered at prices that Collins feels comfortable charging her loyal clientele. Instead of $50 for a bottle, Killer Hair Pro Hair Care prices range from $11 to $33 per bottle. Collins has worked hard to create the perfect environment at Killer Hair for her clients and staff. “My favorite part of owning the salon is the people,” Collins said. “I love working with my clients and it’s fun to learn from the other stylists. I want to help stylists have a good lifestyle, which is why I allow them to set their own schedule. They all have a key and can come and go as they please. I like watching people live good lives and succeeding at what they do.” On top of owning her salon, she is also planning to run for governor of California. “I have good solutions for homelessness, immigration and education,” Collins said. “I am planning to run in this upcoming election because these problems are still ongoing. I am grassroots, I listen to people’s needs. I’m not in any union’s pockets. I’m an immigrant and I love California.”

Killer Hair

13360 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles 310-301-7879 killer-hair.com Marina del Rey resident and hairstylist Heather Collins is launching her own line of haircare products for men and women that are affordable and offer high-quality results.