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Los Angeles, California, United States Everyone thinks they know Las Vegas. They see the neon lights, the spinning roulette wheels, and the grand stage shows. But for over five decades, the city’s real stories unfolded not in the casinos, but in a hairstylist’s chair. Celebrated local stylist and entertainer Ben Litvinoff now shares these secrets in his powerful new book Scissors, Secrets & Sin City: Confessions to a Vegas Hairstylist. This book is a collection of confessions from the clients who trusted him with their deepest truths.
Ben Litvinoff has operated his salon in the heart of Las Vegas since 1976. His chair became an unlikely sanctuary for a city learning to hold its secrets. His book pulls back the curtain on a world few ever see. It gathers the whispered stories of mob violence, shocking murders, and celebrity scandals that clients shared over the hum of hairdryers. These are not stories from history books. They are firsthand accounts from people who lived them, shared in moments of rare vulnerability.
The core message of Scissors, Secrets & Sin City is a profound one. It argues that beneath the glittering facade of Sin City beats a deeply human heart, full of tragedy, redemption, and unexpected grace. Ben Litvinoff reveals how ordinary people navigated a world of extraordinary pressure and temptation. This book will captivate a wide audience, from true crime enthusiasts and history buffs to anyone fascinated by the real, untold stories of Las Vegas. Readers who love compelling oral histories and deeply personal memoirs will find it impossible to put down.
Ben Litvinoff writes with the authentic voice of a seasoned storyteller. His prose is direct, evocative, and often poignant. He builds a compelling narrative that makes readers feel they are sitting right beside him in the salon, hearing these chilling and heartbreaking confessions for the very first time. The writing style blends gritty realism with a deep sense of compassion, offering a perspective that is both intimate and authoritative.
Scissors, Secrets & Sin City: Confessions to a Vegas Hairstylist is available for purchase on Amazon, at all major online bookstores, and at retailers everywhere.
About Ben Litvinoff
For over fifty years, Ben Litvinoff was the keeper of Las Vegas’ secrets. From his salon chair, he listened as the city’s most famous and infamous residents whispered their true stories. More than a celebrated hairstylist and entertainer, Ben Litvinoff became a living archive of the city’s soul. A founding president of Friends of Classic Las Vegas, he has dedicated his life to preserving the city’s authentic history, a mission he continues with this book. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife of fifty years, Rebecca Lee.
