re: How enforceable are non-compete clauses in LA?

I think non compete clauses are total crap. I suppose in some cases it could be worth having but those seem few and far between. I had a friend who cut hair and he had a non compete clause. He either worked for this one salon FOR LIFE or he had to sit out 6 months. It didn't matter if he left and gave them a months notice or if they fired him. I don't see how you can tell someone that they can't make a living using their skills.