Ready to cut your own hair to save some bucks ? Stop! Put down those orange handled scissors and read on....

The Gates Salon , located in the village of San Marino, is one of LA's top salons and has been for nearly 40 years. It's one of those places most of the world can't afford.

Happily, LA2DAY's beauty spies have found you a killer deal. Come to the salon on Wednesday evenings and for a nominal fee you can get top quality cut, color , and styling at the Gates. Dedicated to the education and training of their staff, the top stylists at Gates hold education classes weekly.

Precision cuts, creative color and styling all can be yours for nearly nothing.

If you have long hair - say an extra 10''- that you would like to chop off and put to good use, your special day is rapidly approaching. Gates Locks Of Love day happens this month on Wednesday, August 27th. Complimentary cuts will be offered for those with 10" or more to cut. Hair will be donated to Locks of Love which makes wigs for cancer patients.

Talk about a win/win situation!

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