Best Hair Salons In Pasadena

“Came from NC to visit my son and was in need of a haircut. After checking reviews of salons in the area, I chose Upstairs Hair Salon. 1- Reviews were great 2- Price was doable for me. So thank you to all who wrote their experiences because I too was very happy with Marina! She COMPLETELY understood what type of haircut I wanted, and delivered!! I’m pretty picky with how my hair is blown out and for the first time in years, I didn’t have to go home and redo my hair!! She also gave me excellent advice on hair products without trying to sell me anything! I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK when I come out here to visit!“

“I just had the best haircut of my life with Lee Mukes. Truly next-level talent. Lee was incredibly professional, attentive, and the scissor work was immaculate. I’ve never felt this confident leaving a salon. Highly recommend Lee if you want someone who genuinely knows their craft.“

“The professional and friendly environment that I encountered the first time getting my hair styled by Linda in 2022 keeps me coming back! I am truly amazed with her skill in achieving the complementary braid styles that she is able to achieve without you spending an entire day at the salon. Braids by Lee is a business that I will travel distances to get the services offered!

Requested style: My first requested styling with Lee were hair extensions, but switch to box braids for the Summer!“

“Lexie did an incredible job! I showed her my reference and she did not disappoint. I will be returning for many years to come!“

“This review is long overdue, but I couldn't go without sharing how wonderful my experience was with Ronika! She did an absolutely beautiful job on my hair color. I'm still in love with how it turned out, but what really stood out was how kind, friendly, and accommodating she was throughout my entire appointment. I was pregnant at the time and not feeling my best, but knew getting my hair done would give me the feel good boost I needed. Ronika went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. She offered me breaks whenever I needed them, made sure the chair was comfortable, and even checked if the smell of the shampoo and conditioner would be okay for my extra-sensitive pregnancy nose (a small detail, but it meant so much!). She was chatty and warm, which made the time fly by, and her attention to my needs made me feel genuinely cared for. It's not easy to find someone who's both incredibly skilled and genuinely thoughtful, especially when you're navigating pregnancy symptoms. Highly, highly recommend her to anyone, especially fellow moms-to-be. Thank you again, Ronika!“

“Requested style: Amazing device and very happy and impressed with my hairstyle. Caleb was amazing!“

“I'm from out-of-town & chose this place because of availability & lower prices than other spots. I appreciated my time there, very friendly, cut looks good, I would come again if I was a local -- thank you to Griselle and great to meet Lulu“

“If there was a higher rating for this place I would give it the max! I have been trusting Maria with my hair for the last year. I reached out to her after going to someone for almost 8 years. My hair was damaged, this other person had no time except Mondays and every time I wanted a change she hesitated and did not want to make any promises. When I showed Maria what I had and what I wanted she immediately said YES!! Get Primped is THE place to go if you want great service, affordable pricing, honesty and great conversation. My hair has not been this long and healthy in years! Give Maria a ring, you will not regret it ♥“

“Ara's Hair Studio is great! I've been getting my hair cut there for years and it's always been great service. He's very responsive with online sign-ups and text messages if you need something specific. Especially a few months ago for my wedding, Ara is the one I trust to be sure I look my best.“

“Great & reasonably priced! I love coming here! Aryga has been doing such a wonderful job. I've brought multiple people here including my wife & they love it as well. Highly recommended!“

“I’ve been going to Bri for a curly haircut for a few years now. She cuts my curly hair dry first then wash and dry and finishes with a cut. Shes super thorough, does a great job and helped me figure out how to best style my hair in a low maintenance way. All around I super appreciate her. She now also does my husband’s hair and my good friend as well (both not curly).“

“Jay is awesome! He gave me an amazing haircut. He is very meticulous to detail and is very nice guy.“

“I had such an amazing experience at PINOK Studio! The space itself is super clean, calming, and relaxing — you instantly feel taken care of when you walk in.

I booked with Kai, and honestly this is the best haircut I’ve ever had. I came in asking for a very specific style that would suit my face shape, and she absolutely nailed it. I’ve never walked out of a salon feeling this confident before. On top of that, she gave me thoughtful tips on how to maintain my hair so it continues to look good after I leave — something I’ve never gotten anywhere else.

I also tried the 40 min head spa, which was beyond relaxing and made the whole experience feel like self-care, not just a haircut. The service, attention to detail, and care that Kai put in really stood out.

If you’re looking for a stylist who listens, delivers exactly what you ask for, and creates a truly welcoming environment, Kai at PINOK Studio in Pasadena is the one. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“The only place I like to go for my nails! Emily is my girl and the absolute very best, her attention to detail is amazing and my nails last so long when she does them!“

“I have been getting my hair done by Rachel for over 8 years and she is the only one I trust to do my hair. I have naturally dark black hair but like to constantly be blonde. Rachel has guided me throughout my hair journey. She always delivers on the color/style that I want without compromising the health of my hair. I moved out of state, and have made the trip back just to see her! I simply refuse to work with anyone else. Book with Rachel- you will not be disappointed!“

“Wonderful haircut! Sherrie is awesome!! Always quick to get me in on short notice!!“

“I've been here 3 times now and each time I'm pretty satisfied with the service. I think there are distinct pros and cons for all their nail techs that did my nail but in general, I think this is a reliable spot. I do want to note that it is on the pricier side but I never leave the place hating my nails. 1st visit (GelX Purple French tip w/ extra white line) - Forgot to ask for Nail Tech's name - Cost: ~ $120 (I don't remember the exact amount) - This was probably the BEST nail set I've ever had. I opted for GelX because my nails, at the time, were very brittle and short. The nail tech did an amazing job as this set lasted more than a month and still looks really good. The application was so detailed that everything stayed in tack with no chipping even after 2 months later (although at this point they were very grown out. I just didn't have time to take them off while traveling). I really wish I got her name (I'm hoping they see this so they can let me know their name and I can book them again). Every french tip double line was hand drawn. The only down side to this set was that it took 4 hours because she was so detailed on the prep for the Gel X. 2nd visit (GelX French tip with pink/ red hearts) - Nail Tech: Elena - Cost: $130 + tip - My experience with Elena is also so good. She was more talkative and would even ask me which korean drama I wanted to watch in case I got bored. I think her prep was not as good as the first tech, but the nails also lasted a reasonable amount of time. I also loved how knowledgeable she was about nails and was able to advise me to make the best choice when choosing Gelx/hard gel/ soft gel for my next visit. 3rd visit (Regular Gel Neutral nail + 2 finger w/ glitter) - Nail Tech: Leah - Cost: $60 + tip - I called the day of and Leah was able to squeeze me in last minute. I think the way she shapes my nail is perfect and makes my nails look so flattering. I do want to note that I also don't think she is great at design. She's not as talkative (which I don't mind at all) but there are sometimes when I have a hard time understanding what she is asking. I originally called asking for a gel only manicure but when I arrived, I did ask if she was able to do a simple design. She initially said no, (which I was okay with) but towards the end she attempted to do this simple zigzag design on my index finger. After a couple of tries she let me know she couldn't do it. I would have been find with having no design but the only thing is, she already painted a "design" with glitter on my ring finger so I had to commit to something on the index finger or else it would look odd. I kind of just let it go and ended up having glitter on 2 fingers. I kind of wish she just said she couldn't do it from the beginning. She was talking to the other tech in Chinese saying "The customer thinks the design is simple, but it's hard. They don't understand. I just told her we don't have this glitter". Lastly, I think she also had a bit of a heavy hand. During nail prep, she is a bit more rough. The side of my nails do feel a bit inflamed, not enough where I got cut, but enough for you to kind of see it being red on camera. The service was also on the faster side. This whole set took about an hr.“

“I recently had a blowout at this salon, and I was thoroughly impressed by my stylist Nia. She is very informative about hair and very professional. I was so impressed at how she informed me on not getting a relaxer due to some concerns she had about my scalp. I loved my hairstyle nonetheless, which was styled over a week ago. Overall, the salon itself was clean and welcoming, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. My hairstyle turned out amazing, and I received countless compliments afterwards. This is definitely the go-to salon as long as I live in Los Angeles. Keep up the good work ladies.“

“Love love love Bokaos Aveda! Such a welcoming salon with great staff. Owner Hasblady is magic with hair and is such a sweet person. Price is great and you always leave feeling so beautiful! Assistant Sophie was so kind and helpful. Great experience and definitely recommend to all! ??“

“Gicella did an amazing job with my cluster eye lashes considering I don’t have any natural eyelashes lashes. Roseanne did a fantastic job with my hair cut and coloring.! Thank you for always taking care of me!“

“Much more than a splendid makeover, passion and professionalism are implicit in every detail. Erica and her golden hands, thank you, I am very satisfied. Celine with her beautiful smile opens the doors for us to see and feel beautiful! Thank you, thank you!“

“Been seeing Anna for maybe 8 or 9 years now. She’s so personable and authentic. Always puts up with my crazy color requests and my consistent uncertainty on what I want —she helps me translate Pinterest goals into reality and I would recommend her color expertise to anyone who likes to be different!!“

“My hairstylist recommended Helen, and I'm so glad she did! During my consultation appointment, she explained everything to me thoroughly and patiently. My problem is that I have hair loss, and she is definitely the one to go to! She explained the options of what I can do to hopefully add volume to my hair and to start some regrowth. Her explanations were very thorough and she was honest in regard to all the pros and cons of various treatments. After going home and thinking about which treatment would be best for my situation, I decided to go with the Alma TED treatments. I have only had one treatment so far, but I was impressed with the care she took during the process. She was gentle and explained what she was doing every step of the way. It didn't take long at all! Afterward, she really took the time to give me tips on how to improve the health of my scalp. Helen puts so much love into her work and you can just tell she is fabulous at what she does! Friendly, knowledgeable, caring, kind, thorough, informative...I could just go on forever! A big thank you to Helen...looking forward to my next treatment and the results!“

“Apryl is great! She has good hair cutting skills and gives me great advice. She always proactively gives great suggestions and ideas. And she is fun to talk with, friendly and patient!“