I let my hair grow out past my lower back because I was experiencing postpartum hair loss. I thought the longer the hair, I'd feel like the hair loss wouldn't feel so bad. But it got to a point where I needed to cut my hair because it became unmanageable with a 4 month old baby. I found Hotheads on Yelp since I am local to Pasadena. I called the salon, and the owner answered. She was super friendly and asked what I was looking for. I asked for a "trim" but made it clear I have postpartum hair loss so I'd like a consultation too since I don't know what do to with it. Quickly, I got contacted by Stephanie. She was quick to get me scheduled in that same week. Thank goodness! I was going back to work soon so I wanted to cut my hair before then. Fast forward to my appointment. I parked on the street in front of the store. I was greeted by Stephanie right away. She let me change into a salon gown and we started chatting about what I'd like all while washing my hair. I told her I want a trim and some layers. However I'm losing my hair so I wanted to see what she recommended to make it still look full and healthy. Stephanie suggested cutting the thin ends of my hair and doing layers in the front. I'd say the wash, cut and hair dry took about an hour. Which felt quick since we had really good chat about motherhood. Since I'm so low maintenance with my hair, I let her take the lead, did everything she recommended and I'm SO happy that I did! It's literally the best hair cut I've ever gotten. We took off about 7 inches from the bottom and my hair still looks long. The layers shape my face and I feel brand new! Thank you Stephanie for my new look. This new mama feels so good! I'll see you next time for another "trim" :) read more

Hotheads - Haircut and blow dry by Stephanie - Hair Stylists Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stephanie is the best. Really understood what I wanted and did an amazing job. Even brought my family to also have her cut their hair. Even had coffee and snacks! Definitely coming back read more

This review is for Stephanie. What a gem! I had extremely matted hair after a long illness and Stephanie took the hours required to painstakingly brush it out with such a gentle touch I didn't feel pain once. It was an epic odyssey of mess and she never lost her smile or made me feel like a burden. My hair and my mental health feel brand new thanks to her. Would recommend any day. read more

I was looking for a salon to get my haircut and I called the salon. I explained that I was inquiring about a haircut and had seen on their website that they had gender based pricing (this is against the law), I asked if this was old information. I was told not only was it current but the woman was very rude after I clarified that what they are doing is discriminatory. Why should I pay more for the same haircut (same length) just because I'm a woman? She very rudely said "If you don't like it go somewhere else". I think we should ALL go somewhere else!! I guess she's not aware that there are LAWS specifically against this. This is 2025, I can't believe we still have to detail with this! California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 51.6 read more

Emailed them from their website asking to make an appointment. I got a response the next day saying "leave me your cell # and one of our gals will text you to set up an appointment based on their availability" Never got a call or text from any of them. So a few days later I went down the street to their competitor and while I paid more money for my cut, but at least they made making an appointment easy. This 1 star review doesn't reflect how good/bad of a cut you'll get here, because they didn't even see me. This review is because they are an "appointment only" business, that doesn't call you back to set up an appointment when you inquire to make an appointment. Their loss i guess...... read more

Carla is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough. She does beautiful coloring work and stylish haircuts. This is a great salon. They always offer me something to drink when I come and have donuts on the weekends. read more

My boyfriend accidentally parked in their parking spot as we did not notice that the spot was designated for this salon only. I waited in the car for my boyfriend as he visited another business in this complex. As I was waiting, a female came out and asked if I was waiting for someone in the salon. I said no, I am waiting for someone in another business office. In a very rude manner, she said I am calling the tow truck on you. I said give us a minute, let me call my boyfriend to move the car. In a threatening manner, she said I'll give you a minute and then I'll call the tow truck. How extremely rude. I was actually thinking of trying out this business, but this is a sign not to. I don't want to support a business with mean spirited owner or staff. read more

I think I had Jasmine's toughest challenge yet. Due to my mother's dementia, she had an extended stay at the hospital which caused a matted hair situation in the back of my mother's head. I was convinced the only way to remove it was to have her hair sheered off but Jasmine was able to shampoo and brush it out! My Mom's final hairstyle looked exactly like her pre-diagnosis hair and even better! I can't say nice enough good things about the amount of care and effort Jasmine put into making my Mom feel comfortable. Amazing :) read more

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I got my hair cut here a little over a month ago, by Jasmine, the owner. She is the most genuinely warm and thoughtful hair stylist i've ever had! Not to mention giving me one of my most favorite hair cuts. I rarely leave a hair salon feeling completely satisfied with my experience/cut but thist was the rare exception. I will most definitely be coming back next time. 10/10! :) read more

Called to see if they did kids haircuts. Said yes. Stephanie was super friendly. Told us appointments were recommended but she could squeeze us in in 30 minutes. Showed up. Clean place. Everyone super friendly. Offered water or coffee. Lollipop for kids. Stephanie sat us down 5 minutes later. Was great with our almost 2 year old. He didn't cry. Hair cut looked great. $25. We would come again. read more

Hotheads - Kids haircuts. Approved! Would come again. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been looking for a new hair dresser near my home for 2 years. After much thought and reading Yelpers, I decided to give Hotheads and Jazzmine a try. Made an appointment and was very happy that I made the choice to try the new salon. Jazzmine is both super friendly and professional. Did a great job on my cut but more importantly, she talks you through the cut before doing anything. I got about 7-8 inches cut off and was very hesitant about doing it because I've had long hair for such a long time...best decision we made! My husband would like me to grow my hair back, but for now, I'm super happy with the length and the time it takes me to blow dry and style. When I left, I was so happy with my experience as a whole, I made an appointment for my son the following week. read more

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Jasmine is the best! I found her through my guy- she's been cutting his hair for years. She does an amazing job at roots & color. I'll be trying her soon for a trim/cut since she says I need one due to split ends. Her sister Taleen gave me a Brazilian Blowout and did a great job as well. Jasmine & I are both chatty Kathys so it's an enjoyable time! Highly recommend! read more

Stephanie is the best. My coworker recommended her and she's always willing to squeeze me in last minute and I always walk out feeling glamorous as I should after a hair appointment. She's honest and sets realistic expectations, always putting my hairs health first. Everyone here is friendly and you can tell they are like family. Doesn't hurt they offer wine, coffee, beverages during visit. I always look forward to a visit here. read more

I am very satisfied with my cut. It was so easy to make an appointment and Carla knew exactly what to do with my hair to look great. Will be back for sure! read more

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Friendly, professional, always cheerful. Had cut,color, highlights and treatment done and am satisfied 150% Great job on the fashion cut which was afterwards easy to maintain because of Taleens skills. Thank you for making me look good Service Dog Very Very Friendly read more

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I love this place, specially Jazmine :) I have never had a hair stylist since I usually try different places every time I do something to my hair. Last year I wanted to go lighter with a balayage and I tried two hair stylist before Jazmine. To summarize it, it was bad. Jazmine totally change the game on my Jair, I was better that what I was expecting. She is straight forward from the beginning sharing all the possibilities, consequences, etc. Then I decided what I want to do with my hair. She explained everything she is doing while doing it making you feel comfortable and the salon is beautiful. Today after 8 months I am back since I want to do it all over again. Yes, Jazmine is pricy but worth it. She has appointments as early as 6:30 am so you can be done early and have the rest of your day free. read more

Was referred by a friend to this salon. Carla did an amazing job on my transformation cut and color ! The salon is cute and clean. I liked the fact that she asked me several questions to accomplish the look I wanted. She is very professional and quick to respond via text. I was nervous since I had never been to this salon and Carla was new to my hair. We cut over a foot of my hair off and I had not colored my hair in over 7 years. I am very pleased with the cut and color. I have gotten several compliments on my hair. It was a bit pricey but worth it. I had a glass of bubbly too. read more

So I'm writing this review super late, but better late than never! I never liked my old hairdresser. I never really cared much before since I would only get a usual trim. For years, I've had my hair long and straight so I didn't really need much. Last October, we found out that our 15 year old niece Zoe was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. I decided that I wanted to donate whatever hair I had in honor of her. When I first tried to cut it in November, another salon told me that the minimum length to donate was 10 inches and that I didn't have enough. So I had to wait. Right before New Year's of last year, I decided that it was time to try again. Since I wasn't sure if my hair was long enough, I didn't try to get an appointment. I went in and they gave me Taleen. She was the sweetest person!! I told her that I needed a drastic, but very easy to maintain cut (I'm usually a wash-and-go kinda gal with my hair). We looked at some pictures of cuts, we talked about what would look good and what would work. I think that she was more scared of the drastic change than I was! She was very accommodating, asking if I was ok, reassuring me that it will be ok. I knew that it would be cut short. I was ready for the change!! The end result was oh so fab!! I loved my hair! I still LOVE my hair! Everybody loves it!! A lot of people told me that I lost about 10 years with my new do! It's been almost three months since my haircut and I am still getting complements!! Thank you Taleen and Hotheads! You guys are absolutely AWESOME!! read more

Hairstylist was nice, haircut was not. I came here hoping to fix a bad haircut but instead I left the salon with an even worse haircut. I told the stylist I wanted an angled lob. What I got instead was a mullet. It's 2017 why would a hairstylist think I would want a mullet????? My hair is completely unmanageable now. I wake up everyday crying, wishing I would have never stepped foot in this salon. read more

I went into Hotheads today to get my hair done and Jazmine has the place immaculate. Due to COVID-19 she has the salon set to the guidelines and we the clients respectfully follow. As usual Jazmine's talent shines and leaves her clients always satisfied. Thank you to Jazmine her salon and the rest of the stylist. I appreciate you. read more

I am a male and I go to Jaz for her haircuts. I don't get my hair slashed and burned at Supercuts and the cost is very reasonable compared to other salons in the area. I go in here to take my hair from surfer dude long to a clean crew with absolutely no cuts in between. The way Jaz layers my hair allows for it to grow out beautifully no matter how long it is between cuts. She actually spends the time cutting all the hair rather than buzz whacking it with a machine trimmer. This makes a significant difference in both time spent cutting my hair and the ability for it to grow out naturally without needing trimming cuts. My comparison comes from Half Time Cuts (on Foothill before you get to the Best Buy and Bed Bath and Beyond) and I can honestly say that Jaz does a much better job cutting my hair and easily spends 10-15 minutes longer to make sure that theres no loose squirrels that will grow out into ill-tamed cowlicks. read more

This place is the best. I love going there with my girlfriend just to be entertained. The girls there are all amazing stylists and great people. We always have a nice experience and She leaves with the best cut and style in town. I would highly recommend them. read more

I love this place! The stylist who pampered me was Taleen. She is UH-MAY-ZING to say the least. She knows her craft very well and will tell you if the haircut/Color you want is going to look good on you. I came in knowing what I wanted. I wanted to change my hair color and everything. She was very honest in telling me that it might not be good for me because she was concerned about the health of my hair. Honestly, other hair stylists would've just jumped the gun and did what I asked them to do. I really appreciated her honesty. He best part about my experience here is that she pampered me by giving my a glass of champagne! I've never been to a salon that does that! Lol. I'm very happy with my hair stylist! Thanks Taleen! read more

I live in the neighborhood and have driven by this place so many times that I wanted to check it out. First of all, I must state that I am quite impressed with this salon, but not because of what the salon looks like, but because of the amazing staff. Dont get me wrong, the salon itself is clean and simple. But its the staff that is amazing! (And they all have great hair) no but seriously, as a first time customer, I felt right at home, like I was hanging out with my extended family. I called on a saturday morning looking for a hair appointment that same day. The owner (Jasmine) mentioned it may be a tad bit difficult considering that all her stylists were booked, but she said she would try. Well she must have heard the desperation in my voice because she was able to set me up with Taleen. Five stars to Jasmine for accommodating me on such short notice, and six stars for hooking me up with Taleen. Taleen is amazing. She is so efficient and professional. She gave me some recommendations of what i should do for my hair - like length and color. I can rave about Taleen, but no one wants to read a novel. So heres the short of it. Shes amazing at color, but even more amazing with those scissors. I wish i took a pic of the cut, but her layering skills is impressive. Taleen was very friendly and constantly checked in on me, and if i needed anything. She will also work with your schedule! I literally walked out after color, highlights, and a cut less than two hours. I noticed the other customers all had great hair too - from cute cuts to fantastic color. So if you cant get into Taleen, the other stylists are great too. This is a dog friendly salon, and free street parking. read more

WORST SERVICE. NOT RECOMMENDED. I found this in Groupon and i wish i shouldnt have. I didnt know it was closed and that they have the worst reviews when i bought a service on groupon. One of the owners, Nick, transferred to HOTHEADS in Pasadena and he ruined my hair! I came out unhappy the first time i came in. I gave him a second chance booked and appointment at 6:00pm. I came in at 6:00pm and no one entertained me. He was just there and didn't mind me at all. After waiting for an hour and 15 mins, he finally entertained me. We talked for 15mins. We couldn't agree on how we are going to fix my hair because if he corrects my hair he's not going to do it for free!!!! He is charging me $120 to correct it. He didn't want to give my money back either!!! Can you believe the audacity of this guy???? He didn't even do anything that night that I came in after waiting for 2hrs!!! I was trying to explain to him what he did wrong but he just DOESN'T GET IT. If he doesn't see what's wrong with my hair how can he fix it? He genuinely think it's great. If you think my hair looks great, I have uploaded photos. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK. YOU BE THE JUDGE. I FELT ROBBED VERY FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE NOT PROFESSIONAL read more

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I've been looking for a new place to get my eyebrows done. . . not a hole-in-the-wall joint, not the ghetto, not an asian fobby place (no offense), not a ritzy day spa either. . . so I did a little searching online, and what comes up first? Hotheads on insiderpages.com. Review after glowing review, there is gushing reports on how fantastic Jazmine is with hair, and how amazing Maral is with eyebrows (and hair). I call the number, speak to Jazmine, and she gives me Maral's number (already pleased with the first conversation). I scheduled my appointment for the next day (wha hoo she can fit me in!). . . I go in, and it's a relaxed atmosphere. I meet Maral, and get my eyebrows threaded (it's her specialty) and my bangs trimmed. . . This was my 1st time getting my eyebrows threaded, and WOW! I'll definitely be back again. . . not as painful as waxing, and I won't break out! I don't have to worry about getting burned again, getting wax in my hair, other people's dna/germs/disease all up in the wax. . . I used to work in the spa and salon industry, and there aren't too many people that offer threading in Pasadena. So my eyebrows look good, and my bangs look, well, banging! I'm super glad I found Maral (btw, her eyebrows are really pretty too. . . which was a comforting thing when I first met her!). On a side note, what she charged was very inexpensive too. . . $20 for both. You can't get any better than that. Yes, I'll go back. Yes, I'll be recommending her again. :o) Yay! I found a new/great place!!!! read more

Liz is a connoiseur of hair! She can do it all, and do it well! I am not very familiar with all of the hair trends going on, but Liz is always ready to inspire me to do something outside of the box. From Brazilian Blowout, to a short look, a long look, bangs, etc., I trust that everything she suggests I will walk out LOVING it!! I bring my mom in for her 3 month hair cuts, and she always raves about her hair holding shape within those 3 months. My mom will not go anywhere else for a haircut except for Liz. For being a stylist in LA, you will not break the bank. The prices for her services are fair and rather competitive for her extensive knowledge in all realms related to hair. If you are looking for some fresh new hands to entrust your hair to, Liz is the person to see at Hotheads! You will not be disappointed. read more

Carla is my go to for color and she does a phenomenal job every.single.time! I've also had Stephanie color my hair and she is just as amazing! Most recently though, I had Taleen give me a Brazilian Blowout and I am absolutely in love with my hair!! Styling is super easy and my hair feels silky and looks super healthy. I could go on and on but the thing that I really appreciate about Hotheads is that on top of the fact that these ladies are great at their craft and are very professional, they are also super, super sweet! read more

carla is always open to do anything i want with my hair . sometimes i myself don't know what i want and she will make suggestion that turn out just beautiful. read more

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Let me start by saying that I am VERY picky when it comes to who cuts/styles my hair (due to past traumatic experiences) and I don't really write tips or reviews unless a place merits one. With that said... I have to give major kudos to Joey. He did such an AMAZING job! I couldn't be happier with my new style. Not only does my hair look great, it feels great. If you're new in town, or just looking for a new stylist, ask for Joey. Trust me. You won't regret it. You will walk out of there looking fabulous, and feeling both relaxed and happy! Thank you, Joey! read more

Taleen got my in early so I could have my roots touched up and a toner... I have never been there before and she accommodated my hectic schedule! My hair is glossy and she nailed my auburn brown color perfectly! Plus she's a sweetheart to chat with. I will be back for sure. read more

Want a life changing hair dresser? BOOM. You just found one. Jazmine is the fucking best. Seriously though, so awesome. Always gives amazing hair cuts. Extremely talented, very nice, and knows exactly what type of look would be best for you. Their new building is great too! read more

I love this place! Found it on yelp a few months ago when I needed a trim, Maral was amazing . Went back in today to get it lightened and Jazmine did a wonderful job! Exactly what I wanted. They make you feel comfortable and they know what they are talking about. Definitely recommend! read more

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I would greatly recommend this place to everyone! Walking in, I am greeted by an incredibly friendly and professional staff and offered soda in their fridge! I've been coming to Hothead for a while now and I have never been disappointed. I recently got a haircut from Stephanie and was beyond satisfied. Not just by her talent but by the way she treats her customers. It was like getting a haircut from my best friend! She makes you feel comfortable when getting a haircut, which can be uncomfortable for some. I can't wait until my hair grows so I can go back to Hotheads. Thanks Steph!! :) read more

If you're looking for an amazing new stylist, look no further than Liz at Hotheads! I've been going to Liz for all my hair needs for over 5 years. She is friendly and professional, but most of all, she is a sorceress with scissors! I have gone to her both with ideas and without, and she always comes up with something that works perfectly for me. She is extremely knowledgable when it comes to newer styles and products, both for men and women (my wife has also been going to Liz for years). Regarding the salon, Hotheads is a great place to get your hair styled. The decor is modern, but inviting. Another stylist greeted me before I got to Liz and was very friendly. Great atmosphere! read more

For 12 years I went to the same hair stylist in Not Cal and since I moved to So Cal 8 months ago I was extremely terrified to go to anyone else for a cut and color. I finally got the courage and started researching salons near my home in So Cal. Out of all the salons Hotheads seem to have the best reviews and was in the best location for me. When I first arrived I was terrified but was then greeted by a smiling face and friendly person (Taleen). My nerves slowly started to go away. As Taleen spoke to me about the cut and color I wanted to do and she gave her opinions my fears and nerves turned into excitement. I am extremely happy with my overall experience and result of my hair. I have now found my new hair stylist and am so happy that I put fear aside to find Taleen. read more

I've been seeing Stephanie for at least 3 years now and she always exceeds my expectations. From color to cut shes always done it so well. Got my much needed haircut today and I've kept the Lob look for a while now and today I decided to go a little shorter than usual and it was the best decision! My hair feels so light and so soft! Thanks Stephanie for always being so accommodating! ( she comes in as early as 7am for me when I need, she comes in Sunday's even if I'm the only client for the day, she's dedicated and always honest!) Can't wait for my next cut :) read more

My hair was soo fried from a digital perm that I really needed a haircut bad.. really bad. My hair looked like dry grass. I felt so desperate one day so I decided to find a salon to get it cut ASAP. Luckily, I stumbled upon the reviews on Hotheads and decided to give it a try. They took me in right away because one of their clients cancelled their appt. Cool beans. So happy that I did. Great haircut by Jazmine.. its has been over 2 months now since my cut and people are still complementing on my hairstyle.. Yay for me. Jazmine is fast cutter and got me in and out of there in 30 mins. Which I like! I just hate spending way too much time at the salon... read more

I am male, duh! lol. I always go to Maral at Hotheads for my haircuts, which are inexpensive for the treatment and quality of service. I really can't trust anyone else with my hair and would rather go bald than go anywhere else! She even gave me advice on products to use. For a long time I was using gels that look too shiny, got too hard and didn't look natural at all. Now, I use Fiber by American Crew... AMAZING! Thanks Maral! Just make sure to call a couple days ahead, because she gets really busy and typically books by appointment only. read more

I used to go to Amadeus to get my haircut but I became increasingly annoyed by their lack of personal attention. They hardly listened to my requests and cut my hair exactly the same way every time - despite my vocal desire for a little creativity. Then, a couple years ago, my boyfriend recommended I try Jaz at Hotheads. I was a little nervous (I hate switching hair stylists - I like consistency in who I see), but Jaz immediately put me at ease. In the time I've been seeing her, she's taken my hair lighter, darker, shorter, and now through that annoying growing-your-bangs-out phase, and every time I walk out of there, I'm pleased. Jaz pays attention to what I want, but doesn't hesitate to offer her opinion for something she thinks would look great - and I've never been disappointed letting her do what she wants to my hair. The other thing Hotheads offers is threading. Maral is a master at threading eyebrows and every 5 weeks I go in for 5 minutes and leave with my eyebrows looking taken care of and far less wild. It's very reasonably priced and is much better than waxing for my skin. Besides giving awesome haircuts, the stylists at Hotheads are super friendly. They offer coffee, water, and sometimes food whenever you walk through the door. I'd definitely recommend this place! By the way - the building they're in is under construction right now, so there's no sign out front. The parking lot is still open, but to get into the building you have to go around the left side instead of through the front doors. read more