Coldwater Canyon
The cleanest mid-day route from Ventura and Coldwater. Lands at Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills; left on Wilshire, left on Robertson, left on West 3rd.
Valley · Industry · Specialty Draw
Beauty Salon Serving Studio City — MUA Salon
MUA Salon is a full-service beauty studio at 8336 West 3rd Street — about ten miles south of Studio City over Coldwater and Laurel Canyon — serving Valley industry professionals, working talent at CBS Radford and Universal-adjacent productions, and Ventura Boulevard residents who travel for specialty permanent makeup, color correction, and on-location bridal.
Honest about distance
Studio City to West 3rd — over the canyon, not around it
Studio City and West 3rd Street live on opposite sides of the Hollywood Hills. The drive is about ten miles, and the time depends entirely on Coldwater Canyon, Laurel Canyon, or Beverly Glen — the three southbound passes between the Valley and the basin. At 10:30 AM mid-week, the trip is twenty minutes. At 5:30 PM Friday, it's a half hour or worse.
We don't pretend the drive is nothing. What we do say is that the bookings that pull Valley clients south are the ones where the chair actually matters. Permanent makeup, color correction, BLD Signature Trio, and master-level studio makeup are the four reasons Studio City regulars schedule the canyon route into a longer afternoon. For routine event makeup and bridal-party glam, many Valley clients book us on-location to skip the canyon commute entirely.
MUA's makeup masters work at Oscar-caliber level on red-carpet, film, and editorial productions, and are trusted by entertainment industry professionals and international celebrities — including Valley-based talent and a strong following from the Turkish entertainment community. For Valley industry pros who recognize master-level work, the canyon commute is a once-or-twice-a-month routine, not a barrier.
Getting here
The three south-canyon options from Studio City
Laurel Canyon
For Studio City residents east of Coldwater. Drops you at Sunset Boulevard; south on Crescent Heights, then Fairfax, then West 3rd.
Beverly Glen
Fastest off-peak option from Sherman Oaks-adjacent Studio City. Glen south to Wilshire, then east — a few extra miles, often fewer minutes.
From Studio City to MUA, plan 20–30 minutes mid-day and 30–45 minutes at canyon rush. Sundays are reliably easy in either direction. Parking on West 3rd is metered, with paid lots within a block and the Beverly Center garage as backup.
Why Studio City makes the drive
Signature
Specialty
Studio City to studio makeup — the synergy is real
Studio makeup
Editorial, film, television, and red-carpet makeup — Hollywood-grade work for the Valley industry talent who already understand what that means.
Studio makeup →Permanent makeup
Microblading $500, nano brows $750, lip blush $750, BLD Signature Trio $1,500. The work that pulls most Valley clients south.
Explore PMU →Color & correction
Full balayage from $300, highlights from $300, color correction by consultation. Continuity-tracking color for episodic talent on request.
Hair menu →On-location bridal
On-location bridal hair from $1,000 — to your Studio City home, Toluca Lake estate, or Valley venue. Skips the canyon commute on wedding day.
Plan the day →
Valley industry
The studios down the road from your block
Studio City's name isn't accidental. CBS Studio Center (still locally called CBS Radford) sits at the eastern edge of the neighborhood. Universal Studios is a few miles south on Lankershim. Disney's Burbank lot, Warner Bros., and the wider Burbank production cluster are minutes east. The Valley industry community is tight, and the bookings reflect it.
Working talent & production
On-camera talent, showrunners, and senior crew book MUA for the same reason Hollywood-side professionals do: master-level work, calm chairs, and a single team that handles makeup, hair, color, and permanent makeup in one studio. Continuity color-tracking and HD-ready makeup formulas are the floor, not the ceiling.
Valley residents who don't work in industry
Many of our Valley regulars aren't in the business at all — they're people who appreciate craft and have decided MUA is worth the canyon. A monthly color, a quarterly keratin, an annual brow refresh. That's a typical Valley-client cadence.
International & Turkish entertainment community
MUA has a long-running following in the Turkish entertainment community working between Los Angeles and Istanbul productions, with many Valley-based industry pros booking permanent makeup and studio-grade work between projects. The makeup floor is built to handle that level of expectation.
Around the neighborhood
Studio City landmarks our clients live near
- Ventura Boulevard — the spine of the south Valley. Most of our Studio City clients live within a block or two of it.
- CBS Studio Center (CBS Radford) — at the eastern edge of Studio City. A common pre-call appointment route.
- Tujunga Village — the small commercial strip off Ventura. Residential pocket where many of our regulars live.
- Universal Studios — south Valley, just over Lankershim. Production talent and crew route from here for early-call appointments.
- Lake Hollywood — between Studio City and the basin. Hike, then drive over Cahuenga to MUA.
- Toluca Lake — adjacent east. Toluca Lake residents follow the same canyon routes as Studio City.
- Valley Village & North Hollywood — adjacent north and east. We serve both with the same Valley pricing and on-location options.
On-location in the Valley
Skip the canyon — book us at your venue
For wedding-day, event, and same-day production work, on-location is the practical answer. We come to your home, hotel, or venue across Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, and the wider south Valley. Travel time and set-up are factored into the on-location quote.
Common Valley venues
- Castaway / The Castaway Burbank
- The Garland Hotel (North Hollywood)
- Sportsmen's Lodge (Studio City — historic site, current redevelopment)
- Tarzana, Encino, and Sherman Oaks private homes
- Brand Park (Glendale)
- Hotel Amarano Burbank
What's included on-location
- Travel from West 3rd Street included within the south Valley radius
- Bridal hair on-location from $1,000
- Studio makeup on-location project-quoted
- Trial sessions held in-studio, recommended 4–6 weeks ahead
- Bridal-party add-ons by request, billed separately
Note: PMU is performed in-studio only — the equipment, sterilization, and recovery setup are calibrated for the West 3rd Street studio. Studio City PMU clients drive south for the appointment and the 6-week perfecting touch-up.
Visit
Over the canyon, not around it
- Address
- 8336 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Phone
- (323) 775-3637
- hello@muasalon.com
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sun 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM - From Studio City
- ~10 miles south · 20–30 minutes off-peak
- Coordinates
- 34.073280, −118.378710
FAQ
Studio City, asked & answered
How far is MUA Salon from Studio City?
MUA Salon is at 8336 West 3rd Street, roughly 10 miles south of Studio City over the Hollywood Hills. The drive runs 20 to 30 minutes — Coldwater Canyon and Laurel Canyon are the standard south routes.
Do you come to Studio City for on-location work?
Yes. Many Valley clients book on-location services to skip the canyon commute. On-location bridal hair starts at $1,000 across Studio City, Valley Village, and Toluca Lake. Studio makeup on location is project-quoted — see the studio makeup page for details.
Is the canyon drive worth it from Studio City?
For specialty work, yes. Permanent makeup, color correction, full balayage, and the BLD Signature Trio are the most common bookings that pull Valley clients south. For routine bridal-party glam and event makeup, on-location service usually makes more sense.
Do you work with Valley industry talent?
Yes. MUA's makeup masters work at Oscar-caliber level on red-carpet, film, and editorial productions, and are trusted by entertainment industry professionals — including Valley-based talent at CBS Radford, Universal-adjacent productions, and the wider south Valley industry community.
What's the best time of day to drive over the canyon?
Mid-morning weekdays (10 AM to 11:30 AM) and mid-afternoon (2 PM to 3:30 PM) are the cleanest. Avoid the 8–9 AM and 5–7 PM canyon rush. Sundays are reliably easy in either direction.
What permanent makeup do you offer Studio City clients?
Microblading at $500, nano brows at $750, lip blush at $750, eyeliner at $500, scalp micropigmentation at Contact for pricing, and the BLD Signature Trio at Contact for pricing. The PMU work is performed in-studio at 8336 West 3rd Street; we don't travel for PMU.
What hours is MUA Salon open?
Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Sunday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Studio City clients tend to book early or late to dodge canyon rush.
More general questions? See the full FAQ page or the contact & directions page.
Other neighborhoods we serve
Beyond Studio City
- Sherman Oaks — adjacent west; same canyon routing
- Hollywood — over the canyon south
- Pasadena — east-of-the-basin specialty draw
- Brentwood — Westside residential and bridal
- Beverly Grove — our home block on West 3rd Street
The canyon is the only thing in between.
Book online or email us about on-location.