I get my hair washed and blown dry by Jenny at Fantastic Sams in Hastings Ranch Pasadena, Ca. She is amazing!! She does such a fantastic job!! I highly recommend Jenny and Fantastic Sams!! read more

Got my senior prom hairstyle done by Josie and it turned out amazing!! She really knew what to do and had great instincts when it came to how to style my hair--and she made the entire process very fun and I'm in love with the results. Overall the shop is very pretty and the entire place had very friendly vibes. read more

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After recovering from the flu, a lot of my personal self care fell by the way side. My hair became unkempt and I decided to get my hair trimmed by walking into Fantastic Sam's. Next to me, a stylist was coloring someone's hair and I had no idea that the fumes aggravated/irritated my throat that I had a full on coughing attack in the salon chair. I felt like I was choking. Note to self: make sure to bring a water bottle next time and know that you are hyper sensitive to chemicals. Emerita brought me water and a KN95 mask while she finished the sides. I am super grateful to Emerita. read more

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Great cuts and friendly service. It was my first time going there. Will go again in the future

I had a nice experience this morning. No wait. I needed the dry ends and layers trimmed. I have fine thin hair, my stylist was sweet and did a wonderful job. She said her name but I am more visual (will do better to remember next time) but the name on her license display was Thanh. I will definitely be back and also bring my daughters to her. Thank you! read more

I went there on a Wednesday about 1 pm. Didn't have to wait at all. Joe was my stylist. I described what I wanted. He made a suggestion and a recommendation. My haircut came out absolutely perfect. He really took his time and had attention to detail. I looked adorable with this new style. I hope I have him next time. read more

Been coming to narine here for years. She always does a great job on my fade. I would definitely recommend her.

Joe was awesome. Great haircut and super friendly. 10 out of 10 stars would recommend to anyone.

The ladies here are truly fantastic! With short thinning hair, precision is everything and they are the best!!!

Herbie is an an outstanding hair dresser and I love the way he cut and styled it. I was very happy with the service. I Left feeling like myself again. Thank you so much read more

I had called the day before to inquire about how much hair color for the roots would cost and the person on the phone quoted me $55 however after the service was done, the hairstylist, Jenny charged me $75 and said there is no $55 root coverage price even though it clearly says on the website. Needless to say they aren't transparent with the pricing and I won't be returning. read more

Look I've been coming here for more than 15 years. I know every one of the ladies inside. This is a Salon. They only know how to cut women's hair. They don't know how to cut men's hair. They scrape by with men's haircuts because they deal with men above the age of 50 who don't know better. And won't complain. They don't know how to properly fade a haircut. They can't blend between varying sizes of hair so the fade looks like they took a weed wackier to an over grown lawn. They only know how to use scissors to cut hair. If you want to blend the sides and have a clean hair cut you will be let down. They don't know how to use clippers. They also don't know how to line up your hair in a straight line. So if you want a crisp nice haircut that you want to show off for a nice event, do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. These are nice ladies but when it comes to haircuts that make you look professional and well kept... this is not the place. The only reason I even stopped by was because my barber was out of town, and I thought cutting the sides would be quick and easy. This will be my last time coming here and I just wanted to warn any male customer who might need a cut. They do not know how to cut men's hair. read more

had only amazing experiences at Fantastic Sams! excellent service and Josie is always so positive and fun to talk to!

Absolutely awful experience at Fantastic Sam's in Hastings Ranch (3645 E Foothill Blvd). I really wish I had read the reviews beforehand--so many people warned about the stylist named Jenny, and they were right. I came here for a simple haircut. Jenny was my stylist. She told me hair cut is $40. Right away, she insisted on washing my hair, even though I told her I had just washed it the night before. I didn't want the wash, but she insisted--fine. After the cut, I expected her to dry my hair like any normal salon would. But she said, "If I use a comb, I'll have to charge you extra." I thought she was joking. Like excuse me what? I told her, "My hair is dripping wet. No one walks out of a salon like this." She replied, "Okay, I'll dry it." I made it very clear: "I don't need any styling--I'm heading to the gym after this." She agreed and began drying. But when she said she was done, my hair was still soaking wet--at least 70% wet. I said, "Are you serious? My hair looks like I just got out of the shower." She responded, "That's why I said I'd dry it." I told her, "If you insist on washing my hair, the least you can do is dry it properly." So she finished drying it--finally. Then came the kicker. At the register, she told me it was $70. I was stunned. I asked why, and she said, "I told you there's an extra charge if I use a comb." What?! She didn't style it. She barely dried it, and only after I insisted. She said, "Hair can be considered dry as long as it's not soaking wet or dripping." Here's the issue: if you're going to wash and cut someone's hair, it's common sense that you don't send them out soaking wet. Jenny clearly has a pattern of drying hair just enough to upsell customers into paying more--and then calls it "styling" if a comb is involved. If she had just said upfront, "Drying with a comb is an extra $30--do you want that or not?" I would've appreciated the transparency. But instead, it felt very vicious, manipulative and dishonest. This behavior isn't just bad service--it feels deliberate. And based on other reviews, I'm not the only one who's been through this exact scenario. I refused to pay the $70 of course and I will never return. To anyone considering this place: be warned, especially if you're dealing with Jenny. The shady upselling is real. read more

They botched my daughter's hair and were defensive about it. I now have to go home and cut my child's hair after paying for worst experience ever. read more

I always ask for Narine. She does a great job and is very personable! The only negative is the small parking lot.

Great haircut, great stylist named Rima, great price, in and out in less than an hour. Showed Rima several pictures from a youtube video and she totally nailed the look in a way that worked with my fine hair. Happy with the haircut and the overall experience; will definitely be a repeat customer! fyi: Pasadena street parking outside the Fantastic Sam's on Lake has a one hour limit so the quick haircut experience definitely works for me! read more

Herbie did a great job when I needed a quick trim!! They listen to the client and I am sooo happy with my hair!

Wasn't happy with how my hair turned out . I asked the Lady for a u shaped hair cut with long layers . I did not want the length cut into and she did the opposite. She gave me a V cut and now ima go get me some extensions. read more

Narine was my stylist and she is amazing! I haven't gotten my hair cut in over a year and she was so mindful of sanitizing everything and really making me feel safe and comfortable. I showed her my inspiration pictures and she made it happen. Very personable and talked through all the steps to make sure we were agreeing on the color and length. I got balayage and a trim and it took about 3 hours, $200 - so worth it! I can't wait to go back to her again and would recommend anyone go to her for your color or cut. read more

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I came here because I wanted a nice blowout. I called in on a Saturday and was told to come in because they were not busy. I got in and still had to wait to be called up, which is fine. I got one of the employees to work on my hair who barely talked. I showed her a photo and she did such a horrible blow dry and then asked if I wanted hair spray. I asked her to use a curling iron and she curled one side one way and the other side another. I was unhappy and told her to redo the one side. She said sure and proceeded to curl the same way. I gave up and then left. I was halfway home when I realized I shouldn't have to pay for a horrible blowout. I came back and asked for another employee to fix my hair. Aline was a saint! She blow dried my hair again and fixed my hair.. thanks to her I left the salon looking decent. I will be back to get my hair done by Aline. But for the other employee whose name I won't mention, it was definitely 1 star service. read more

I've been coming here for seven years, after paying a fortune for hair color elsewhere. Jenni does my single-process blond color and was meticulous about getting a perfect match from the first time I came in. I've never had to wait more than ten min. as a walk-in, and color is only $65- a fraction of what other places charge. Jenni is fast and efficient. No atmosphere... but at these prices, who cares? read more

I've lived in Arcadia for 6.5 years. This week I visited a new to me salon, like none other I've ever frequented. I'm 68. PROS Everyone was greeted enthusiastically. I was taken immediately. Everyone seemed to be known and called by name. I received a pixie cut , no wash or blow dry, by my request, since my physical state doesn't allow for longer appt. Stylist EMY was very friendly and hospitable to everyone entering. She's been there for 25 years. The cost was $28 and I left a grateful tip. Cut well done! Salon located in a very Very safe plaza with easy parking. IN AND OUT IN 20mins CONS Absolutely NONE . Hope you have similar experiences and I can't believe you wouldn't. read more

First and last time coming here. My 6yr old son wanted a hair cut today but we couldn't get into our usual salon so we gave this place a try. The stylist was firm with him after he was clearly nervous. Is he an attentive client who does everything when asked - no, he's 6 and uncomfortable. She insulted him to my face by asking how he's going into 1st grade and then proceeded to give unsolicited parenting advice on how to get him to sit still. I gave 1 star because the hair cut turned out good. read more

I went for a regular haircut (i have short hair), when I went home and looked at the mirror and I saw the ugly job she did, she didn't show me the back of my head (everybody does it ) I have been in this Salon several times and alway left happy with the haircut, this time the hairdresser didn't do a good job, tomorrow i have to go somewhere else to fix the problem, very disappointed. read more

I went there to get a haircut and a blow dry, my stylist was jenni, and she did a great job..i would definitely go back

I posted a review of a haircut I received 9 days ago. Here is the response I received from the owner: I am sorry about your experience but please this is not the way to treat Emy after years of good services that she rendered for you...please come back to any of my salons for a free cut and remove your review ,... My response: You should have offered to return what I paid instead of a free cut ~ I'll never step foot in your shop again. Emy stopped providing good service when she disregarded the picture I provided to her and chopped off my hair. I think it takes a lot of nerve to demand I remove my review. Not a good way to do business. read more

I have been regularly going to Fantastic Sam's for a while and have usually left satisfied when receiving a hair cut. However, I wanted to dye my hair darker for the first time. It turned out much too dark probably because it was left in for too long. While I will continue to go there for haircuts, I will go elsewhere for a hair dying session read more

**PLEASE READ! HONEST review. It was my first time having my hair done with Jenny. I booked the Groupon package which was full highlights and treatment and got treated so poorly by Jenny because she later found out I paid through groupon. She said "You should of told me first it was from groupon because you have to pay an additional $50 for toner, $$$ extra for medium length hair etc. UPSELLING LIKE CRAZY I felt uncomfortable. Long story short, It shouldn't matter how you purchase, I should be treated like any other guest. I still left her a $20 dollar tip because I wasn't an evil person but please GO ELSEWHERE!!! JENNY should be avoided at all cost! I ended up having to retone my hair right after because I was still left so orange and brassy even after telling her I wanted ash blonde. read more

My fancy San Marino stylist retired during covid. I tried fantastic Sam ( Alina was the stylist) and I love the cut. The same or better than the other place. read more

I am fairly new to the neighborhood and it's been hard finding the right place to get my hair done how I want it. Linda was great and asked many questions to get my hair the way I want it. Great customer service. read more

Went here for color & cut.. I should have mention to Maria 14 years of experience .. that she should use vaseline around my ears & other parts of my forehead and scalp, to prevent the coloring to stick to my ears and other parts of my face.. maybe if she would cut of those over exaggerated nail Extensions..! She can used The Vaseline.. well stay away from this location or don't Use Maria.. she needs lessons on how to dye people hair.. on fantastic Sam .! read more

I went this place 2 times and they didn't want to do my hair color.... The first time I went I made appointment with them and after I got there they told me that they couldn't do my hair it it's because my hair takes longe time and they had to close with in 1hr after I got there... the second time they just give me so much excuse not to do my hair. I am really disappointed... read more

To be clear, I'm only giving this review a one star rating because zero star ratings don't exist. They cut your hair SO SHORT, and then expect you to like it. Also, they don't even give you compensation in the form of a cruddy lollipop. All in all, DON'T GO HERE... read more

I used to come here all the time when Brenda was here and she cut my hair for at least 12 years at this Fantastic Sams. Brenda was the best. Unfortunately, she moved to Las Vegas and now works at a Fantastic Sams there. Since she left, I've gone to other haircutting places out closer to where I live nowadays (San Dimas area). Since I happened to be in the Pasadena area this morning, I thought I would stop in for a haircut. Alina was the stylist that cut my hair today. She's no Brenda but Alina did do a very good job on my hair. This Fantastic Sams has always employed pretty decent haircutters with experience (unlike some other Fantastic Sams locations I've been to out by me that apparently only hire rookies fresh out of stylist school). The cost today was $20.95 for the basic haircut. Even though that's more expensive than what I remember here, it's still not too bad. read more

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I would like to give 10 stars to Alina she is such a great hair stylist and I want to thank her so much for fixing my hair. I went and had my hair layered from someone else and I know that person did not do a good job. So I walked in to this store this morning and asked if someone can fix my hair and I love my hair so much thanks to Alina. Thank You so much Alina I will be a customer forever you did an amazing job and now I can wear my hair down I will recommend this place and Alina to all my friends and family. Everyone there is also so nice. read more

Where should I start? When I took my seat floor was covered with chopped hair surrounding my chair. My hair was washed and clean and even still wet. I told the lady again what I want just regular straight nothing fancy. // I called before coming but nobody took notes or scheduled me to cause everything and even the lady who answered the phone forgot about me. // She asked me if I was told how much it would coast ( style and the person who answered my call was the same people. ) I told her that she forgot to mention. She immediately started to talk with another stylist to see how much she should be charging. (no set price? Really???))) She told me 40$ and I was ok since I really thought that is the actual price. And I was running late from a party so no time to think. Lady was nice... But... She was dragging my hair while was brushing it very brutally and I have bleached hair . She was reaping my hair off and excusing herself with " sweety your hair is damaged look). I know they are damaged but it is tough at school. NEVER BRUSH WET HAIR LIKE A MANIAC STARING FROM ROOTS. Then we used metal round hot brush to com the rest of my still wet hair and my hair stuck in the brush She dried my bang very last so they were very much dry. Without using extra water on it she gave my bangs volume like I am from 80. So I asked her to fix it since it supposes to be flat. She just dragged my hair again from left and right. Overall hair look ok vangs are horribly styled. As I came to play I saw this. I didn't want to argue so I just paid her and quickly snapped the picture. Some things might go wrong but taking advantage of someone simply because that person smiles and don't complain triggered me. read more

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A few months ago I got my hair cut by a hairstylist who didn't really listen to what I wanted and I ended up with a haircut I was unhappy with and just felt like I wasted my money. I have very long hair and didn't want it just butchered again but also wasn't trying to spend $75+ dollars for a haircut. I came to fantastic sams and Alina helped me. She was very welcoming and knowledgeable. She made sure I was okay with the amount of hair being cut before she cut it and made me feel super comfortable and at ease that she knew what she was doing. She took her time and made sure it was perfect, she didn't rush which I was glad for. I'm very satisfied with my hair cut my hair feels so much lighter and healthier and it's exactly what I wanted, thank you so much Alina I will definitely be going back! read more

The staff here really live up to their name- I think it's 15 years I've had maybe one so-so haircut. Don't bother them if they are cutting!

Great place to go for long hair! If you have long hair like me, you probably are afraid to walk into a salon. It's like they take an oath in cosmetology school to rid the world of beyond-the-shoulder hair, no matter what it takes. Ask for a 1 inch trim, and watch 6 inches of hair fall to the floor. But that didn't happen here! I asked do a trim with layers, no more than 1/2 inch off the length, and that's exactly what I got. I found a Groupon for a cut and color at this location, but I hesitated at first since I've had mixed experiences with the Fantastic Sams chain. This location had great reviews so I decided to risk it, and I'm so glad I did! Anna gave me exactly the cut and color I asked for, and I walked out feeling like a million bucks. They don't take appointments, but I was able to walk in with no wait (it was noon on a weekday, not sure how weekends are). They offered tea and biscotti while I waited for my hair to process. Parking is free and plentiful, it's in a huge shopping center. read more