Michelle fixed my hair!! Even though I came in with botched orange/brassy highlights she was able to give me assurance and confidence during our consultation that she would be able to help me out. After showing her my originally intended color she got right to work and quickly down toned the brighter areas and evened everything out. I left so happy and relieved. Trust your head to Michelle! She will do good by you and you will be in good hands. read more

Went for haircut. They we great. Paid attention to detail and my request. Will definitely go back. Sabina did my cut.

Michelle was able to get me in at the last minute! She's super friendly, detail oriented, and my hair looks exactly like I had pictured it!

I'm so reluctant to write this review. I'm nervous that you will read my review, see my picture, and I will never be able to get in with the talented Kaitlyn again. Wow...just WOW. To be honest, I went in with low expectations because I've had such bad luck with salons since moving to LA. I must've gone through 5 different hair stylists. None of them listened to what I wanted. Essentially, none of them knew what they were doing. I left each visit frustrated, unhappy with my cut or color, and pissed that I paid hundreds of dollars for whack service. Kaitlyn...YOU ARE A GEM! You are a master at your craft. You have a true artists' eye. You listened to everything I wanted. You delivered on what you said you could do. You are a master at small talk. I have not felt this good about my hair in a really long time. After 5 long years of searching...I have found my go-to stylist. I can't wait to see what you create next time I sit in your chair. So, one more time: KAITLYN. This is the name you need to book with. She will rock your world and you will leave in awe. read more

I had a wonderful first hair cut and color with Kat! My color and cut were phenomenal. The salon is really comfortable and calm. Just the vibe I like. Kat was delightful to be with, and she really went the extra distance to make sure I was getting the cut and color I wanted. Now she's stuck with me :) read more

I enthusiastically recommend Lauren for all your hair color and cut needs. After failing the last few times to get what I wanted out of a hair cut and color, I found Lauren and I am SO GLAD I did. She took time to understand what I was looking for, asking the right questions and helping to guide the conversation. She even discussed options for maintenance and touch up for down the line. The before and after pictures speak for themselves!!!! I am extremely happy with the results and can't recommend Lauren enough. read more

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What I got: I got Balayage Color and cut from Isabel. (Backstory)My hair was really really long and really unhealthy and dry. I had neglected it and it showed big time. Long hair doesn't equal healthy hair. How was it: I arrived pretty early in the day and Isabel did a great job and consulting with me before the cut and color. She explained everything to me in great detail and educated me on the process. I was a bit nervous to get such a drastic cut, but I trusted her skills and knowledge and her confidence and really reassured me. I really enjoyed the conversations we had and her professionalism but friendliness! Long story short, I've had some time to live in my new hair cut and color and I must say I absolutely love it!! I love how I spend significantly less time styling it. I have received so many compliments on my new look and most of all I feel so confident! She did such a great job! I'm sooo happy!!! Vibe: First off the salon is super chic!! Love the vibe!! The women who work here all seem to get along and work as a team! Which is really refreshing! Loved seeing them interact and help each other out. The salon seems to run smoothly and conversations are ongoing but not too loud and the music was perfect too! It was a really relaxing environment! Loved it! Parking: Free!! And plenty of street parking! read more

I've found my forever-stylist. Period. No other hands will be allowed to touch my hair! Those who know me, know that my hair was pretty long. After years of letting it grow with an occasional self-trim (I don't recommend it) my hair was down to my butt, dry, split, and basically beyond repair...or so I thought. This year, after going through some personal issues, I finally decided it was time to LET GO, MAKE A CHANGE, START FRESH! And finally (after years of people tell me to give Michelle a try), I booked an appointment and BOOM. Life changed! The salon is beautiful, chic, clean, and modern. In fact, just walking in, I felt like my life was changing already! The ladies there are so friendly, professional, and comforting. I was literally having anxiety before the cut, but Michelle's wonderful personality just made me feel so safe, calm, and reassured. I think they have coffee & tea for that extra touch as well! One hour after Michelle worked her magic, I saw myself in the mirror and I can't remember the last time I've FELT SO GREAT ABOUT MYSELF! I know, it's just a hair cut. I know it's just 13 inches. But I've NEVER walked out of a salon absolutely in love with a haircut, without a single drop of regret. This was the first time! I hate to say this, but I've never felt more vain in my life!!! I honestly feel like I can conquer the world right now! It's amazing how much your hair can affect your whole attitude in life, so if you're looking for a new stylist because you always walk out of yours with even slight regret or feeling bad about your cut, you NEED to treat yourself to Lock & Crown! I have only had Michelle cut my hair, but I'm sure all of her stylists are just as fantastic! You will not leave disappointed, I promise! read more

Kaitlynn has been my hair gurl for 5+years! I'm not one to commit to a stylist. I used to walk into a salon and the next available would take care of my hair. What was I thinking?!? It wasn't until I moved to LA that I decided to be an adult about my hair needs. Kaitlynn came recommended from a friend and it was love at first cut and color! I've definitely stayed in the safe lane when it came to color (corporate day job) and Kaitlynn always keeps my best interest in mind. BUT when I'm feeling the bright colors she will def get me there, always better than expected, and always SFW! P.S. She also did my hair for my wedding. read more

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Super excited for more access to my hair magician, Kaitlynn! I've followed her through many different places over the years and she's in this salon a few days a week. I fell into cycles of abusing, cutting, and growing out my hair over periods of 2 years per cycle, and it was awful. Then thankfully I found out Kaitlynn was back in LA and doing hair. She worked with me to fix, grow out, and finally cut all the damaged hair off. I always wanted unicorn mermaid hair and could never do it. I have really thick black Asian hair. Kaitlynn was able to lighten it easily and because she did it properly, I've been able to keep my hair long. It hasn't turned into frizzy limp corn hair that breaks off, which was what usually happened before. And also because of this, when the color washes out, my hair still looks nice. But even better, she can easily apply new colors whenever I go back for a refresh! Her touch with colors is beyond amazing. I give her a vague idea of what I'm thinking and trust her judgment, and not only am I never disappointed, I'm usually blown away. She is very nice and makes me feel good while we talk when she does my hair, but then continues to make me feel good about myself after because she makes me into a shiny pretty magical girl. I won't let anyone else touch my hair again! read more

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It's always a little nerve-wracking to get a haircut, especially a new style from a new stylist. But Michelle immediately put me at ease, listened to my ideas, made suggestions, and ultimately gave me a fabulous, low-maintenance cut. In the process, she was so upbeat and confident, that it boosted my outlook and confidence! Who could ask for more? read more

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I got cut I wanted. michelle was nice and cutoff about 6 inches.I like it. it was very nice in the building

Lauren White is AMAZING! she did my balayage and cut and I couldn't be happier. Their quarantine rules put me at ease I felt safe the whole time and it was a great experience. She really puts care into you're hair I came out of it with shiny healthier hair even after color process! Highly recommend her services read more

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This salon is absolutely awesome! I called for help with my curly hair and I feel like I got VIP consultation service. Michelle was able to fit me in the same day, amazing! I know that I was lucky she could make time, but she went out of her way to help, and I so appreciate that. The salon is open, airy and cool, so comfy. The stylists are so friendly and knowledgeable. I don't know why you would go anywhere else! read more

I was first introduced to Michelle five years ago through a friend when she was still working at another salon in Pasadena. Since then, she moved to another salon and I followed her there, too! When she finally opened up her new place, I knew I'd be loyal and go there, as well. Now, I live in San Francisco and I still go to Michelle at Lock & Crown Salon. There's no one else I trust with my hair so I'm no willing to find someone close by in the Bay Area, I'd rather book a flight to visit friends and family and get a haircut / color while I'm at it. This salon is a couple of things: - easy to get to, close to the freeway - plenty of free parking - beautiful natural lighting - clean and open space - inviting and friendly Michelle also always introduces me to the best shampoo, conditioner, nourishing hair oils, hairspray, etc. I've bought them all. Lastly, she uses the Dyson hairdryer that I'm a little obsessed with. The best part of all, Michelle really cares about the relationship she creates with me. She always remembers where we left off in our last conversation (even when I wait way too long to go back to her), and we pick it up from there! Final note, I promise. I have Asian hair and going light with ombre is typically challenging because my hair tends to turn brassy / orange, I don't truly understand the magic of good coloring but Michelle's color has always gotten me plenty of compliments! read more

This place is truly a gem. So thankful that I was referred here by a friend after my daughter had a major hair disaster at another salon right before a semi-formal at school. Michelle spent 5 hours with us after scheduling a last minute appointment and transformed the mess that we had. When we left, my daughter said she loved Michelle and wanted to be best friends. She makes any and everyone feel so comfortable. She talked through every step with us and made sure we understood what was happening. I then switched over to her for my own hair needs, as well as bringing in my boyfriend for his first real haircut in at least 10 years. We are Lock & Crown fans for life. read more

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I LOVE this salon! These ladies REALLY know what they are doing! If you want some expert color, this is the place to go! Steph is amazing! read more

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Cool and comfortable vibe. Great haircut and personalized service. Moved to the neighborhood and drove by. Usually go to traditional barber, but realize I need some style. They fit me in on a busy Wednesday. The text message appointment confirmation is a nice touch too. Michelle (co-owner) gave me a great men's cut. Best I've had in years. She took the time to listen to what I liked, but also made some recommendations based on my hair. I appreciated it. Not pushy. Just right. The shop has a nice clean and comfortable look with plenty of light. Really great bonus is they offer men a neck and ear cleanup in between appointments. Super smart for those times I will need to shape up for a business trip. I will definitely come back. Thanks Michelle. read more

When you want to experiment, have fun and not have your hair break off from over processing or bad maintenance, it takes commitment and a sprinkle of glitter from your hair magician. It's been 15+ years of hair love between Kaitlynn and my curly locks. It started off with my search for the right person to trust with my curls. Little did I know I would go from long, dark, curly hair to trying every cut, color and style I couldn't yet imagine. Much of the success of my insane hair has been the great care and recommendations I've gotten from Kaitlynn for both cuts and colors. Typically I give little to no direction and let her do whatever she really wants, but when I have a hankering or have seen something I like we discuss it and make sure it's the best thing to move forward with. If a cut or color won't work or requires some process, we go over what that will be and what I need to do on my end in between our appointments. One thing I constantly clarify to people is that the time and effort .. and money I spend on my hair is worth the results. It's also a process. Working up to all the colors and color transitions isn't an easy feat. A huge part of all of it is having the right hair magician, and with my obvious commitment and constant recommendations to others to go see Kaitlynn, it's a testament to the trust I put in her and the great work she does. You don't need to have a want for crazy hair, just the want to have hair you're in love with. My pictures highlight the base I started with, the transition to the right shade of blonde to work with and then infuse with colors. These are some of my favourite cuts, styles and colors; what always astonishes people is how healthy my hair looks and feels. I've followed Kaitlynn all these years (literally) because the few others I ever did let touch my hair were a HUGE let down and I'm excited to see her at Lock & Crown. The space has the right vibe and is easily accessible. Everyone is welcoming and hospitable and I love the mix of clientele that comes through. ps. special occasion styling for weddings and quinceaneras, etc. are also in her wheelhouse.. the peacock color/style was for my 2nd quinceanera read more

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If you have curly hair, this is the place to go! This salon is located on Allen St in northern Pasadena. The location is great because there is plenty parking. The vibe of the salon is very modern chic and the hairstylists are very welcoming! I have been going to Michelle for my Deva-cuts and color, for a while now, and she has definitely helped me transform my curls and give bounce and life back to them! I am one of those who was guilty of straightening my curls for too many years, and she has been very helpful in revitalizing my curls and bringing them back from years of damage and neglect. She is highly knowledgeable about curly hair and has given me a lot of information about how to keep my hair healthy and different products. Every time I get a hair cut, it's like going to talk to an old friend and isn't that what everyone wants in a stylist?! Someone to give you a great haircut/style while also having great conversation. If you book with Michelle, you will not be disappointed. And I'm sure that is the case for everyone stylist at Lock & Crown. read more

Can't believe i've never written a review . Michelle is awesome. Been going to her for years now. I got funky ass hair and she works with it well read more

Love love love! I found Kaitlyn from a local Mom group and did some intel on her insta and was super impressed. I immediately booked and have found my girl! I am typically good for a cut every 6-12 months but since going to Kaitlyn I'm convinced that you don't cut it and then let it grow to your butt before going again! She does a great job at working with your hair to make it just naturally easy to handle. I always get so many compliments after a cut. She's even inspiring some color change for my virgin hair. She's super sweet and chair time is great with easy conversation. The location is perfect with plenty of free parking. Any chance I get I recommend Kaitlyn at Lock & Crown! read more

I love this hair salon! Michele is one of the best and will work with you to get your hair healthy and beautiful! She is very welcoming as well making it easy for me to make her salon the one I always will return to. I always feel great after my hair appointments! ( below is my before and after... So. Much. Better!) read more

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Super happy with my personal cut and style. The stylist was calm, professional and sincere while giving a quality cut. I will be a returning customer while referring this salon! I would suggest getting a consultation, the owner has great style! read more

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Best stylists and salon in all of Pasadena. Michelle has been my stylist for more than 10 years now and she always does an amazing job. Plus, i love how welcoming and comfortable her salon is! Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

I met Michelle B. in 2011 and she is till my number one stylist! I get bored of my hair often so when I go in to see her we talk about what I want and don't want. However, most of the time I have no clue what I want. I have had super short hair, super long hair, layers, no layers, color, no color, bangs, no bangs, you name it, she can do it. She is friendly, helpful, caring, and extremely talented. I love her! read more

I was a first-time client today, and it was such a pleasant experience; I came home and just had to Yelp about it-- THAT is how fantastic this place is. Trying out a new salon/stylist is intimidating, but Stephanie made me feel at ease with her kindness and talent. Thank you for my fresh cut! I will definitely be back :) read more

I went to Michelle twice within a week. She cut and styled my once wavy hair. It got back it's vibrancy & bounce. The she colored my hair the following week. I am incredibly grateful for the awesome job she did w/ my hair. She brought it back to life. Michelle is sweet and incredibly knowledgeable. She didn't cut too much, which is exactly what I wanted. read more

I've yet to go to Lock and Crown salon, but when I heard that my favorite hairstylist, Kaitlynn, was doing hair there a few days a week, I knew I had to say something! I've been dyeing my hair for years now, at all sorts of different places, but I've never had such great results as I have had with Kaitlynn. Maybe it's because she's an artist, but her eye for color is something special. The blends and palettes are truly photoworthy. And I've never gotten as many compliments (even from teenage students!) as I have after getting my hair done with her. And despite all the color and treatments, my hair has never felt dead or dry. So if you're looking for a hairstylist who is a wizard at color, Kaitlynn is your girl! read more

Lock & Crown is an intimate and cute salon. I would definitely recommend Michelle. She's been my go to hair stylist for the last decade and my hair looks amazing thanks to her love and care. read more

The service was great and my hair turned out beautiful. The location was easy to find. The salon looks old and dated it could use a remodeled, trendy look, but that isn't why you go to the salon. It's so you can look refreshed, trendy & feel great about yourself! read more

I LOVE Lock & Crown Salon! Michelle is amazing! She took her time with me and really listened. I wasn't totally sure what I was looking for, and she was able to help me narrow it down. I couldn't be happier with the end results. The salon is clean and beautiful, and there is plenty of street parking. Thank you, Michelle! read more

My curl shape (and hair in general) is severely damaged from going platinum blonde last year and I've desperately been trying to get it back to normal. I'm so glad I came to Michelle! Not only did she give me the best haircut of my life (my waves are reinvigorated!!), she was eager to answer all my hair care questions. She really took the time to get to know my hair, recommending specific products and walking me through a routine. It'll take some time for my hair to bounce back, but I trust Michelle to get me there! read more

As her client for more than 7 years now, both my sons, my husband and myself have enjoyed every visit and every haircut and color with Stephanie. She is a gem of a person, always smiling and giving her best. read more

Great convenient location and the decor is welcoming and stylish. The stylists are amazing and super friendly. I've been gong to Stephanie to tame my curls and to rebluvinate* (*upkeep my blue locks) for over 6 years. The hair stylists are versatile in various hair styles, textures, and colors. They'll not only take care of your needs, but refresh your look and rejuvenate soul. You'll leave happy and eager to take on the day with your confident new look. read more

Finally found a salon that does a great curly hair cut. I know that's subjective but I am very happy with the haircut I got from Michelle. I scheduled the appointment online which was nice and easy. Michelle asked what shapes I liked and grabbed her phone to show pictures which really helped. My previous curly haircuts have had some issues and she took the time and adjusted it to work for me. Wish I took before and after photos to post. Overall I loved my haircut and can't wait to go back. read more

I cannot rave enough about Kaitlynn. She truly is magical. I've had every color under the sun and naturally dark hair to boot. I think it says volumes when the fade out is sometimes prettier than the original color and I never have brassy blondes. read more

Kaitlynn is craz-mazing. I' ve been getting my hair cut and colored by her for years. I have super thick, usually pretty long, asain hair and she was able to lift my color to a very light blond balayage without it looking too brassy. She's also done rose gold tips on my hair as well. Because my hair is so thick, it's difficult to cut without it looking like a shelf. She's cut bangs, done small trims, and recently cut it into a supercute lob with an undercut. Kaitlynn's been able to make my hair look great and actually have it be manageable. I trust her implicitly. read more

When visiting from out of town, I decided to reach out to Kaitlynn to help dye my hair. I've only dyed it a handful of times, but never professionally and I never had it bleached. Kaitlynn put any concerns I had at ease when she did it. She did an amazing job! She's very attentive to any concerns and provides the best professional feedback for what she thinks is best with how to treat your hair based on what kind it is and what your typical routine with it is. Can I also say how much I love the colors she did? I was hoping for a blue/purple combo, and she did that along with adding silver to it too (which I LOVE!). Next time I'm in town I will totally go back to her. I should have asked her to cut my hair too while I was at it, I love her styling. read more

Kaitlynn is the best! I've gone to her for several years and she's the only stylist I've ever felt comfortable with. I totally trust her to make decisions for me. I have curly hair and wore it straight for so long because I was never happy with the result when other stylists did my hair. Kaitlynn is the first person I've gone to who knows how to cut and style curly hair- she also taught me how to manage the curl. Oh, and she knows color really well! read more