Cristophe Schatteman has a motto, and it is this: “Beauty should be simple.” That said, the Belgian-born stylist and entrepreneur has traveled all over the world making his mark on the hair care industry. The founder of Cristophe salons and products started as an apprentice at the age of 13, working in Paris, the south of France, Spain and London before arriving in America at the age of 27. Rather than following trends, Cristophe personalizes each cut to best complement the style and personality of his clients, and has been trusted by presidents, actors and a plethora of prominent figures. He now boasts five salons around the world with locations in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Las Vegas, Washington, DC and St. Barth, with nearly 90 stylists, colorists and manicurists as well as the first color-coded product line, Cristophe Professional. Here, this hair care guru shares his haute secrets to the City of Angels.
Where were you born: Brussels, Belgium
How long in LA: 34 years
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
Occupation: Hair Dresser
Favorite Restaurant: Nobu Malibu
Best Sushi: Matsuhisa
Best Italian: Giorgio Baldi
Best dessert: Chocolate Mousse at Il Piccolino
Best place for a romantic date: Sunset Marquis
Best place for a power business meeting: Peninsula Hotel
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Beverly Hills Hotel
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Maxfield
Best Spa: La Prairie at Beverly Hills Hotel
Favorite Cultural Institution: The Broad museum
Best Pizza: Mozza
Best Lunch: Polo Lounge
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: The outdoors
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Red Carpet Limo
Best Museum/Exhibit: The Broad
Describe your city in three words: Surreal, unpredictable, diverse
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Hollywood Sign
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Cristophe Salon
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: Access to everything, skiing to surfing to shopping. Life can be like a vacation here.
