A person walking around with a great haircut is the best advertising for a hair stylist. That's how I found Bruce K. Smith Salon. While walking through a clothing store, I saw a woman with a cute haircut. I approached her and asked who her hair stylist was. She happily blurted out Bruce of Bruce K. Smith in La Canada. She said she receives lots of compliments on her hair. I made a mental note of the salon and called to make an appointment. I was surprised, but I shouldn't have been, how far out the receptionist was booking for Bruce. I made an appointment. It was about 8-weeks from the time I called. I am happy I waited it out. Bruce K. Smith Salon is a clean, aesthetically pleasing salon. The owner, Bruce, as the salon name states is professional, meticulous and does a nice job on short cuts. The woman I saw had a short cut and that's what I'm drawn to. I'm sure Bruce does just as well on long hair. For short haircuts, his precision is on point. read more

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My hairdresser, Citroen, works at the Bruce K Smith Salon. Citroen does an excellent job with coloring and cutting my gray, fine, straight hair. Her prices are comparable to or better than, i.e. less, other hairdressers in the L.A. area. Citroen has an easy-going but professional vibe. It's easy to contact her--phone or text--she always responds promptly. I've recommended her to a few friends and family members, and it's nice knowing they're happy with her work too. read more

Visited 1/2/2016 Drove by this place multiple times. Recommended to my daughter by two people. My kids wanted to donate their hair and get a new look for the start of the year, so here we are. When I first walked in, it struck me how nice it was. Cute sitting area inside and outside. Good magazines to read while you wait. We were offered coffee, tea, or water. Big container of candy available. The appointment started promptly which was much appreciated. Her name is Kelli. As I waited for my kids, I checked out the place further. The usual hair products and some skin product. They also offered a nail station, but unfortunately the manicurist was off. Cute and clean restroom. She LOVES her haircut. Donating about 9 inches. The hair stylist wrapped up the hair nicely. $60 includes the cut, shaping the cut, wash, dry/styling. Fairly good deal because a lot of work done on her hair. Kelli did a great job. I would definitely recommend her. I have an issue though with my other daughter haircut. She had 8 inches donated, less cutting and styling so I thought she should have been cheaper than $60. What she got I could have paid less at Supercuts. Moral of the story, if you are just donating hair and nothing else much done to your hair, don't come here. read more

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I had my hair done the other day here at Bruce K Smith Salon by Missy Castro (I got a touch up on my balayage highlights, and got my bangs trimmed and framed). It's the third time I've had my hair done by her, and she always does such an amazing job! I always describe and show pictures to her of what I want done, and she always delivers and understands what I would like. I've had an amazing experience here and totally recommend her services! Thanks so much Missy! read more

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I am so glad I came back to this salon. Missy Castro is awesome! I read her reviews and decided to give her a try for coloring my blond hair. As many of the reviews stated - She is a blond specialist. So true. My hair has never looked this good. I couldn't be happier. She does an amazing job and really listens to you. Will keep coming back. read more

Missy is the blonde expert!! Trust me I have been everywhere in LC and around!! She's also very chill and it's a gorgeous sa read more

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ABSOLUTELY LOVED MY EXPERIENCE!!! My hair stylist Missy Castro , was an angel !!! I have ridiculously thick hair and she was so patient! I had stylists in the past who would give up and go fast just to be done with my hair but Missy did not ! She knows how to keep a conversation going as well ! She was so sweet and gentle ! I will definitely be back ! read more

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Best hair cut I've ever had with Michelle Kimme. I am totally serious. I bit the bullet and went to a new hair stylist today because I was not happy with my previous hair style. I've been letting my hair grow with long layers for the last three years, but I knew I needed a good stylist. Although it is pretty scary going to a new stylist I decided to trust the previous Yelp reviews for Michelle Kimme, a stylist, with Bruce K. Smith Salon. I have to say that I am so happy with the cut. I don't know about the rest of the female Yelpers out there, but I find that it is really difficult to get a great cut along with a great color service in the same visit. Usually, a stylist will work their magic with highlights, lowlights or new growth color which takes a little time for processing. By the time it comes time to cut your hair they are ready to move on to the next client, so they rush the cut and it just isn't very good. I finally decided that even though I love the Aveda products for their plant based dyes and products that I would have to find someone else to get a good cut. I am so glad I did because Michelle gave me the best cut I think I've ever had. The blow dry was absolutely perfect too. Most times I have to tweak it when I get home from a cut, but not today. The salon just moved into this new location recently after the Avima Aveda concept salon went out of business. They renovated the space with new paint and furnishings and it is beautiful inside. They sell really nice products too if you need anything. Michelle listened to what I wanted to achieve with my hair style and she told me what she could do. She rounded out the layers instead of squaring them off and shortened some of the top ones. I asked her to keep it long enough, so I could pull it back into a pony tail which is a necessity for the gym and hot days. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new stylist. Feel free to tell her that Cydney M. referred you. P.S. She's a Yelper too and pretty cool too boot. read more

Kelli 911!!! I went to see Kelli after a horrible hair experience. The lady (Emma) chopped 6 inches off when I only wanted 4. She didn't give me anything close to the color I asked her for. The color was only slightly lighter than my natural dark brown and then it turned into a shade of red. She charged me a ridiculous amount. Long story short I wasn't happy. I decided to connect with Kelli (911!) I explained what I wanted my hair to look like and sent her pictures. I felt like I might be bugging her but she never made me feel anything but comfortable and understood. I drove all the way from Long Beach to see her and boy was it worth it! My hair came out EXACTLY how I wanted it! She completely fixed my hair! (hence the Kelli 911!) She was so easy to talk to and makes your time in her chair feel like you're hanging out with an old friend. The salon is very clean, organized and well kept. Can't wait for my next appointment! read more

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I have been seeing Bruce for hair color for the past 11 years. I am completely gray and now see him on a weekly basis. I get compliments on my hair all the time! It looks completely natural. Bruce cuts my hair-Kelly blow dries it beautifully- and I am ready for my weekend! It is the ultimate indulgence. Jennifer Sands styles my teen daughter's very long hair and has managed to keep it looking shiny and healthy with Keratin treatments-even after all of my daughter's color experiments on herself! I LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

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I got my hair dyed here twice now by Missy and she did a great job! I used to drive all the way to koreatown to get my roots dyed but now I can just drive down the street. She is an expert at color and achieved the color I wanted . She is also very friendly and makes your visit very comfortable. You know you are well taken care of. The prices are also very reasonable! I am definitely never driving to koreatown again! read more

I said it before at Texture Hair Spa, I said it a second time when she was working out of her home, and I'll say it a third time now that she's here: Gabby is awesome. She makes all my hair dreams come true. I even sent my mom to her! Five stars, always. read more

This place is so cute! It's very clean, the staff is super friendly, and they are very professional. This review is more for Taylor Aikens! Taylor is the BEST! She's hilarious, outgoing, has a big heart, and she does exactly what I want for my hair. I show her photos from Pinterest, and she does it perfectly. Thank you, Taylor! read more

I came to Bruce k Smith salon for the first time. It was a place i have driven past for years and the great reviews made me try it out. Missy was my stylist. She was amazing. I had bleached and box dyed hair so i needed total reconstruction. I got a color correction. She was so easy to talk to. We looked at some inspiration photos and she got straight to work. It has turned out amazing. She worked so hard and was always explaining to me why she was doing something a certain way and how i would be able to maintain it and what hair treatments to use since my hair was bleached. The salon itself is also very nice it looks modern and homey. They had water and coffee which was great. I came home so in love with the place and and my new stylist Missy i have already started recommending her to everyone!!! read more

Im so satisfied with my hair rn :) thank you i look good! I will be coming back. Thanks to Taylor what a cut

So sad to say NEVER go there. They will quote you one price on phone, then upcharge you and not do what they said. Owner takes no responsibility, worse is RUDE and has no interest to be caring about substandard service. Spend uh our precious money and time elsewhere read more

Based on reviews that I read here on Yelp, I went to see Missy Castro. Boy, was everyone right. She did the color perfectly the first time and communicated with me throughout the cut to make certain it would be exactly what I wanted. I walked out feeling as if she really got me, my preferences, and my hair. At first I was a little put off that she was so young, thinking that she might be better at "contemporary" styles, but I was wrong. Clearly, her skills cut across ages, styles, colors, and lengths. An added bonus is that I didn't feel like a captive audience with her talking AT me instead of WITH me. I've been looking for a new "home" for my hair for a while now and I think I finally found it. Give her a try. You won't be sorry. read more

Missy cut and styled my hair and I am very pleased. Being new to La Canada I was very scared and concerned about choosing a stylist. She listened carefully, expressed her ideas and I left with a very comfortable style that requires minimal work on my part. Missy is very pleasant and the time flew by. read more

As someone who values their hair like a cherished family pet I did some research when I decided to go from a brunette to, well, PURPLE. I wanted to find someone who would know how to grade my hair, bleach it as safely as possible and give me the closest thing to the exact color that I wanted. Then I met Kelli for a consultation. She walked me through everything from the upkeep to the ways to keep my hair as healthy as possible. And after my appointment I went home completely happy! How often does that ever happen?! I'm talking 100%!!! I highly recommend using Kelli for any of your beautification needs. Got questions? Don't be afraid to ask, she knows her stuff and explain it in a way anyone can understand. Just do it! She's worth it!!! read more

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If you don't care about service then this is your place....They do nice hair, but the service was the worst. Walked in 10 mins early for my appointment. The receptionist asked me who I was there for I told her Michelle and she said she would be right with me...I was the only person in the waiting area and two other clients in the whole salon....Michelle was finishing someone up. I waved at her and patiently sat down and waited.... after the first 10 minutes I saw that Michelle had finished with her client and walked to the back and foolish me thought she was getting ready to work on me. Another 10 minutes passed no sign of Michelle or the receptionist...another 10 minutes I got up again and saw the receptionists sitting in a chair looking at me but not asking me anything...I needed my hair done in the worst was as I had to be in Hollywood for a T.V. shoot...I turned away and saw Bruce motion to her about me...Then she got the "smarts" to ask who I was waiting for....WHAT????? I thought I walked into the Twilight Zone...I kept calm and told her Michelle again...She asked has she seen you....I was shaking, but still trying to save my appointment and told her yes, but it was now close to 40 minutes, and I had an appointment in an hour and there probably wasn't enough time...I walked out. I got in my car and left. 5 minutes later a voicemail from Michelle apologizing to me that she had "forgotten" about me. I called back and the very smart receptionist wouldn't put Michelle on phone, but she would give me her cell number. I told her I was driving and could she call back and leave it on my voicemail...Well, I never hear back. All this happened with Bruce 10 feet away....I don't know, call me crazy, but if it was my name on my business you better believe, I would call back and try to fix the situation before I let such bad service ruin my salon.....but that's just me! I guess for Bruce and Michelle losing one client doesn't really matter, but maybe this one client will let everyone who will listen in the La Canada/La Crescenta/Montrose/Glendale area know the horrific service they offer... read more

Best Bikini Wax! If you are looking for the very best bikini wax in Los Angeles area, I highly recommend LYNETTE LYALL at Bruce K. Smith salon in La Canada Flintridge (right near Pasadena). Lynette is excellent and a true professional. She is very thorough and does a great job. read more

I recently got my hair dark brown hair balayage-d with Michelle at the salon and she is INCREDIBLE!!! Love my color, love my cut :) Michelle is super cool, has an amazing eye for style and listened to exactly what I wanted. She left my length as I wanted and just body with textured layers. She is soooo efficient and quick so the process was smooth and easy. I love how the color turned out - its that perfect bronde/caramel brown balayage :) She then also added some extra lighter pieces to frame my face. Love Love her hair and the extra effort she put in to make me walk away happy!!!! read more

I have very curly hair, and I get my roots colored often, and I am so happy I discovered this salon. Kelli has been doing my hair for almost 2 years now and I am continually struck by how knowledgeable she is and how beneficial that has been to the health of my hair. She cares what your hair looks like in and out of the salon, and I have gotten an education on how to make it look the way I want it to in between appointments. She is a GREAT listener and really works with you to achieve the look you want. She is a total professional - academic & talented with great instincts. She knows what looks good and she understands how to achieve that while keeping hair healthy. I was interested in a smoothing treatment so Kelli applied one that has no harmful chemicals and my hair is shinier than it has ever been. I felt like a hair commercial walking out of the salon. She is also AMAZING at makeup. Not everyone knows how to work with middle aged skin but mine had never looked better than when Kelli did my makeup for an awards show. The salon is comfortable and pretty. Parking is easy. They also carry really great products. read more

Probably just had THE best hair cut and highlight of my life here on Friday. Michelle can do as much as just look at your hair and match the color perfectly. I have no clue how she does it. In any case, I walked out of there more happy than I have walked out of any salon in my life. Got a kick ass highlight, even better kick ass shampoo, awesome haircut, blow dry included when you get color and cut. Couldn't have been a more better experience :) read more

Missy is amazing! Great with color and she works quickly. Gentle hands, cheerful nature, knowledgeable service. Could not be happier with my experience. read more

Bruce was my stylist for at least 6 years until I moved too far away to see him regularly but once in a while I make a trip from NorCal to have him do my color and cut! I even moved out of state and came back! I totally trust him to do something great with my hair. All of his stylist are great, too as well as the esthetician, Lyn, who prescribes and delivers excellent facials. His salon is bright and clean and easy to find and parking is never a problem. I miss you Bruce! Oh, he's also very funny, too and is always smiling... Friend him on Facebook but even better, go to his salon! read more

I've been having my hair done by Bruce for many, many years. It is so inspiring to see what he has done in his career and the beautiful salon he has built and now redesigned. He could cut my hair with his eyes closed but he is especially talented with color!! On top of all of this, he is an incredible human being that genuinely cares about each person he meets. I feel extremely blessed to count Bruce as my dear friend. read more

TARA IS THE BEST! I'm super picky & have asian course hair, which is ash blonde now thanks to Tara yay =) I saw a girl at a restaurant with amazing color & highlights and I stopped her to get a referral & that's how I found Tara- BEST decision ever & changed my life because she makes my hiar look so good. Tara is super cool, really sweet & takes her time while doing hair. She can do WHATEVER color/highlights you want & with ease. She cuts my hair so well- lots of layers w/so much volume & I get compliments ALL the time. Her products made my hair healthier & NEVER damaged like some salons that break your hair when you highlight. The prices are reasonable (lower than my old salon with better results) and she offers mini & contour cuts when you don't need a full which is great. My old salon charged for a full cut even if you only needed a trim. Bruce K Smith is such a nice salon with a happy serene vibe & I look forward to going there everytime! Previously I went to a salon in Old Town Pas & since that was the best I've had, I continued to go. That salon kept increasing prices, assistants were doing my hair, the prices were inconsistent, there was no consistency on the outcome of my hair, & the whole process was stressful blah blah. If you are going thru this stop & go see Tara- she'll make you look amazing! Thanks Tara :) read more

I heard about Bruce K Smith after I had my hair botched by Muse Atelier. I live in Beverlywood, but because I was desperate headed out to La Canada to get my hair fixed. I was referred to Michelle and have since referred three other gals over to her. She's fun, quirky and knows how to do hair -- she's great with blondes! She adds depth and dimension which is perfect for photos or on-camera gigs. It also looks amazing in person! She utilizes highlights and lowlights, which some places tend to steer away from, however Michelle knows her stuff and keeps your hair looking baby-fresh. It's amazing! Her prices are reasonable for someone with an entry-level job or a struggling acting career. :) You get way more than you pay for! She's a saint. She also starts on time. That's what I love about her. No long waits, no three hours in the salon. The longest I've been there is an hour and a half and I have long hair. Thank you Michelle for all your hard work! My hair always gets compliments. read more

I have been coming here for over 6 years. I get my mani/pedi done by the best nail lady in town, Leah! She is a true expert and has so much patience, very professional and so sweet always! She has tons of colors to choose from, so I leave my color choice to her! My nails always look fantastic in fact I get compliments all the time! She really knows her stuff! I also get my hair cut colored/highlighted by Erika! She is an amazing color specialist and is what I call my "hair magician"! She transforms my hair into something perfect every time! I wouldn't dare let anyone else do my hair or nails! The salon is super clean and cozy! They really make you feel right at home and go above and beyond putting their clients as a first priority! I highly recommend this place! read more

I just moved to La Canada and was looking for a new salon. My good friend recommended Kelli at Bruce K Smith Salon and her recommendation was spot on! When I first got to the salon, Kelli took her time chatting with me and assessing exactly what I wanted done to my hair. I had not cut it since last July and was looking to go much shorter (like 4+ inches off). She was very knowledgeable and professional in giving me her opinion and advice on how she would go about cutting my hair. She asked tons of questions and made sure we were on the same page with the cut/style I was going for. She gave me a great shampoo (and head massage!) and then got to work. She was super precise, confident, and stopped every so often to check to make sure she was cutting my hair the way I wanted it (she was!). She was lovely to chat with, we had a very natural and enjoyable conversation while she worked her magic. (Which I appreciated because sometimes going to a new stylist can be so awkward when it comes to conversation!). The final result was amazing! I LOVE my new hair cut! It was exactly what I wanted! Kelli absolutely delivered. Now everyone knows the true test to a fantastic haircut is how it looks after you go home, wash it, and style it yourself. Well, I'm happy to report that I finally washed my gorgeous new hair and was able to blow dry and style it EXACTLY the way Kelli sent me home. This is unheard of for me! To me it proves that her cutting skills are incredible and she truly transformed my hair at its very foundation. Sounds cheesy, but so true! I'm super happy with the results! Some notes about the salon.....really clean, nice waiting area, great natural light throughout the whole salon! I went on a Saturday morning and it had the perfect amount of clients, busy, but not crazy. They have some parking spots behind the salon and street parking is also pretty easy. Definitely going back....I've already scheduled my next appointment! Thank you Kelli! :-) read more

Happily coupled with Erika for years..... Don't get me wrong I started with Bruce who is also a great talent but Erika is the specialist when it comes to my unique needs. Short or long hair, I've had it all and Including natural to graying hair. She help me through all of it at and I can honestly say I've never left her place without someone asking me where I get my haircut. It's not just the cut it's the color it's the whole ball of wax. Thank you Erika read more

I've been going to Bruce for years. Not only has he been a hairdresser for as long as I can remember but he's very passionate about staying on top of the latest styles, color and products. The salon is super cute and clean! And parking is convenient and plentiful. I highly recommend this salon. read more

Come ask for Missy Castro!! She's fun and full of energy! She knows how to match color and give a great hair cut! Missy is fantastic at highlights!! Make sure to ask for her next time you come to Bruce K Smith!! read more

My little 9 year old tornado loves coming here to get her hair cut. The professional staff at Bruce Smith Salon knows how to deal with a difficult child without the drama trauma. Getting an appointment is not difficult. Great waiting room area for old Dad to read the paper. read more

When Michele moved to San Diego, I was terrified about who was going to do my hair...I started going to the owner of the salon, Bruce. Though his schedule is CRAZY busy (meaning you really have to plan it out and book in advance), I believe he is worth the wait. His skill with color is excellent and his cuts are awesome - the man has more hair scissors than I knew existed and knows how to use them! I love what he does for my hair, and as is typical for some reason with hairdressers, is adept at amusing conversations LOL. Very happy camper! read more

Michelle Kimme is a world class hairstylist and make up artist. I have SUPER fine, SUPER thin, naturally platinum blonde hair and one wrong move makes my hair look like crap. I wanted to grow my hair out from a pixie style cut, never a fun process. Michelle has navigated me through this process with careful attention to how my hair frames my face, how unevenly it grows, and correcting for that, and creating a style that looks great when it dries on it's own. I'm a very active person, a personal trainer, and I don't have time to fuss with my hair. I love how my hair looks when I throw it up in a bun, let it dry and fall naturally. I've used Michelle several times for hair and makeup on professional photo shoots and she makes me look like a star! If I was rich, she'd be a live-in hairdresser for me. I don't trust my hair to anyone else. Thanks, Michelle! read more

Bruce's salon is relaxing, and well-lit. The people there are very friendly, and easy to chat with. There is lots of parking around back that makes it so easy! Michelle Kimme is my stylist there, and she does amazing work! I'm not that picky about my look, so with my vauge directions, she keeps my hair looking cute and stylish! :-) You can go to "super cuts" and get a cheap haircut, or you can spend a bit more and treat yourself to a great look. read more

I've been looking for a new stylist, for blonde highlights, and I hit the jackpot when I got Missy! She updated my drab look and I love my new blonde highlights! I brought photos and she understood what I wanted right away. I'm so glad I found my new salon close to my home. I'll definitely be back. Thanks Missy! read more

I came to get my head highlighted by Missy Castro. She did an AMAZING job! It looks so natural and bright! Will definitely be coming back! I highly recommend her. She is very personable, talented and sweet. :) read more