This review is for Karen at Salon Xia in Pasadena. I got partial highlights done and I'm really happy with the result--natural-looking and exactly what I wanted. Karen is easy to talk to, very gentle, and clearly knows her craft. She made the whole appointment feel relaxed and low-stress. The shampoo was simple but honestly one of the most relaxing parts. Will definitely go back and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a solid, no-fuss experience. She's awesome! read more

This review is for Karen S. at Salon Xia in Pasadena. I got partial highlights done and I'm really happy with the result--natural-looking and exactly what I wanted. Karen is easy to talk to, very gentle, and clearly knows her craft. She made the whole appointment feel relaxed and low-stress. The shampoo was simple but honestly one of the most relaxing parts. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a solid, no-fuss experience. She is awesome. I have found my new hairdresser. read more

I went to this salon after the woman I have been seeing for 20 years moved away. Trying something new, I scheduled with Sol. This was such a great experience. She really walked me through what I wanted (of course I brought in a photo from Pinterest) and she went over lengths, where my bangs should land versus the picture, etc. Then we dived right in. Let me tell you, you could not tell me anything as I left this salon. I went to do every errand I could think of to show off the hair. Overall. 10/10 the salon itself is very beautiful. Will definitely return. If you're looking for a place to go feel Bonita, come here - ask for SOL. read more

I have been having my hair cut, colored and styled at Salon Xia for over 15 years. I have had Mark Mayner as my stylist since the very beginning, he is fabulous. And recently I worked with Sol for a bleach and multi-color change-up and she did a wonderful job too! I cannot recommend this salon more highly - and it is in a beautiful modern, airy space too! read more

Karla did a great job with my hair! It was my first time as my hair stylist moved out of state. A colleague recommended her after seeing her hair I decided to go and try it out, best decision! She was so friendly and explained everything throughout the process. I will definitely be coming back! read more

I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing Fiona Wills' exceptional talent as my stylist at Salon Xia! From the moment I walked through the door, Fiona's professionalism and warm demeanor made me feel right at home. She attentively listened to my hair aspirations and offered valuable suggestions, showcasing her expertise and commitment to providing a personalized experience. Fiona's attention to detail and precision were remarkable as she worked her magic, turning my hair into a true masterpiece! From the flawless cut to the stunning color, I left the salon feeling absolutely thrilled with the results! In fact, as soon as I walked out I got a compliment passing by the Vroman's back entrance--little did I know this was one of many compliments I would receive throughout the entire day out on the town from not only friends and family but mostly just random strangers! What sets Fiona apart is not only her technical skill but also her genuine care for her clients. Throughout the entire process, she made sure I felt comfortable and informed, going above and beyond to exceed my expectations. Her passion for her craft and exceptional customer service make her a standout stylist at Salon Xia (she's award winning for a reason). I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a top-tier stylist who delivers amazing results with a personal touch. Five stars all the way for Fiona--she gave me exactly what I wanted and I genuinely can't recommend her enough! Check out Fiona's work on her Instagram: @proartistfifi P.S. Mark's salon playlist was as fire as my hair and it needs a shoutout as well! read more

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Loved my highlights by Akane Omura! She understood me perfectly in what I wanted will definitely be coming back! The ambiance is great and the salon is a beaut.. read more

Salon Xia - Love my highlights by Akane Omura! She understood me perfectly on what I wanted will definitely go back! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been coming to see my stylist Ashley for years and she is worth the drive from San Diego to Pasadena. The distance will never outweigh the results, because I haven't found anyone that does my hair the way she does it. We're going on our 7th balayage touch up, and she's done an amazing job each and every time. She's consistent, makes sure I'm comfortable during the process, and that's what makes it worth the drive. I don't ever worry because of how thorough she is even though we've had multiple hair appointments since she opened her hair studio in La Jolla (I MISS HER SO MUCH!!!) She knows a lot about hair and make-up and I've also referred her to my friends and family whether it's for special event make-up or balayage and highlights. Thank you for always being kind and making me feel welcome in your chair. See you soon Ash! read more

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Ashley was amazing. She helped me cut and color my box dye hair and bring it back to life. It went from crazy brown/copper to beautiful brown with highlights. Thank you Ashley! read more

I highly recommend Grace!! She does such a great service. Helps you with what you want to get done and gives great feedback on what will work best based on the references you have. The care and attention she gives is amazing. Color, cut, and style is done with lots of care and thoughtfulness. Her style and vibe is the best! 10/10 recommend. :)) read more

After I submitted my review, the owner of the salon, Mark, reached out to me to find a solution to my bad experience. He offered me a full refund, but I asked if someone more qualified can redo my hair as I was so unhappy with it. I was very happy and impressed by Mark's professionalism and willingness to get it right. I scheduled with Akane and she completely fixed my hair. She took her time and made sure I was happy with each step. I am blown away by how nicely she transformed my hair. I will come back here again only for Akane! She was incredible!!! I appreciate their willingness to make me happy and getting me in with a real, qualified stylist. read more

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I went into the salon for a scheduled color appointment. After the the color was completed the hairdresser, Rhiannon, asked if she could cut my hair. She had cut it a couple of months ago and I told her that I was letting it grow. She asked me again if she could cut it and I told her no. She asked me if she could trim it and said that I would have a wedge if she didn't trim it so I told her ok to trim. She CUT MY HAIR! And charged me for it. I will never go back there again. read more

I wanted a fresh A-line cut and showed inspo pics. Definitely did not come close to what I asked. This has been the worst hair cut of my life. They offered to fix it with the Salon owner but after the job that they did I do not trust their hairstylist and there was nothing left to cut. read more

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----this review is for stylist : GILLIAN ---- *super nice person and talented as a hair stylist *only person i know who cuts my bangs and looks great. im balding in the front since my pregnancy and shes the only one who can make it look fuller. it also looks the same even after i go home and wash * she wash my hair very well and blow dry it with some waves. simple and nice. *sanitized chairs and equipment before and after use. salon : -super friendly receptionist +1 -my experience here was great and welcoming feeling -accepts card/cash -staff maintain sanity by sanitizing after customer comes in. they followed CDC guidlelines. -only one person is allow to go inside. no visitors -other stylist have a different charge, please call in to check ***this review was for over 2 months ago when salon were open *** read more

I had my first visit with Akane for a haircut and I ended up going back for highlights because I loved her work that much. She is so sweet and gentle and listens to what you want. I walked in and told her I didn't like having long hair so she gave me a cute long pixie. I then showed her images of how I wanted to color my hair and she delivered. Literally everyone at work loved the cut and THEY LOVED THE HIGHLIGHTS MORE. I definitely recommend asking for Akane when visiting this salon. I have not had the chance to get ready and completely style my hair due to work schedule but I will share better photos when I do read more

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Ashley is amazing!! The quality of her balayage is the best and she is extremely personable too. Love her! read more

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Stephanie Placensia has been doing my hair for many years. She does an excellent job of giving me platinum locks while keeping my hair healthy. I also give her free reign when it comes to cutting my hair and she always gives me the cutest cuts. She also specializes in Brazilian blow outs. The owners Mark & Claudia are super sweet as are the other stylists, especially Gabby & Lulu. Mark frequently does monthly specials for their clients. My favorite is client appreciation month. The salon is very clean and the decor is beautiful. They also have free parking. If you're looking for an excellent hair stylist Stephanie, Mark, Claudia, Gabby, and Lulu got you covered. read more

Thank you Ashley for transforming my hair into this. I feel so much more confident than I did when I walked into the salon this morning! read more

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Ashley Jade is amazing! Her talent and commitment to her clients is beyond anything I've ever seen. When I came to her I thought my hair was okay...but after she worked her magic I realized for years my hair wasn't looking that great. My hair color is beautiful and my cut is exactly what I wanted! We talked about how we can strengthen my hair and make it healthier too! She really cares about her clients and listens to what they want. I'm so grateful to have found someone I trust to make me look my best. Now my whole family goes to her too! read more

highly recommend ashley!!! i have followed her since she was in san diego. despite me living in hawai'i now, she still checks in on me to see how my hair is doing! recently, i flew to san diego for a quick trip and took the drive up all the way to pasadena to see her.. its hard for me to trust new people with my hair so i always stick with her whenever i can!! she remembers how i maintain my hair, included weather on the islands, and my lifestyle to help curate a balayage that i can maintain. she cuts only what is needed to keep my hair long, and a "lived in balayage" look. she recommended products to keep that caramel and blonde up, and so far a week later, it is still looking super fresh!! thanks ashley, i will be seeing you in 6 months!! read more

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I've been coming to Akane for half a year now I love her work !! She has left me feeling beautiful every time although the first time I came to here my hair was all kind of messed up it was so uneven and I have tried different hairstylist and never accomplished what I wanted they always did what they wanted , since the first day I have booked Akane she has done a excellent job discard all the obstacles she managed to make it work , She always aak if I'm ok or comfortable she is beyond nice ! This last time I came to her I need a last minute appointment because my parents weeding was this weekend and she did a excellent job!!! She told Me it was going to be a working process to get the desire color I want ! Because all the uneven tones but every time I go she blends every so nice !! Ans this time she left me with a beautiful color tone thank you Akane I love your work and I would continue to go to the salon !!! read more

I want to start by saying I am genuinely sad to be leaving this review. I'm a Pasadena local and have been to Salon XIA 3 times now. Two great experiences and, unfortunately, one really bad one as of today. My first time coming to Salon XIA I met with Mark for a big healthy haircut and he was so welcoming and kind that I knew I'd come back to get some color. A few months later, I came back to go from a faded red to a darkest brown with Fiona. I loved Fiona's energy and she made me look striking with a darkest brown (that turn out a little darker than we hoped but was still gorgeous!). I liked Fiona so much that I actually recommended her to a friend of mine who saw her as well an had a wonderful experience. A week ago, I made an appointment for today to get that darkest brown root touched up and to get some curtain bang/face framing since my engagement photos are in just a few days. I intended on booking with Fiona but due to my budget, I couldn't afford her rate. There was a significant price difference for her and another stylist Akane so I chose another stylist for a root touch up/cut/blow dry. That is where it felt like my first mistake had been made when yesterday, I revived a text from Akane about my color/roots and then a call from Fiona and then a call from the salon. It was a lot all at once! It started to feel like drama over who I booked and I felt uncomfortable having to explain my choice was for financial reasons (and a little because my darkest brown stained my pillow for a week or two after my color with Fiona but that felt like not her fault and just product) but mostly the pricing that worked for me. Anyways, I came to my appointment today already a bit anxious about yesterday, thinking I upset people for booking someone new, but everyone was very nice. I felt like my roots were done decently but she did not actually match my previous color and decided we needed to go lighter and then blend it if I wanted auburn hair for my wedding in a year (something I mentioned as a maybe and had a hard time explaining it was just an idea). It isn't VERY noticeable but in the right light but you can tell that the roots are dark brown and the rest of my hair is black. Something I sure hope doesn't show in my engagement photos. Now, here's where it all went wrong. I started to see I didn't love the two tone colors (as subtle as it was) and so I got quiet. She kept asking me "are you okay?" and I was fine... processing my thoughts about the color as she was drying...until I wasn't because I was getting uncomfortable with the constant asking. So I started just talking about other things until it was time for my cut. I showed her my Inspo picture again and reiterated "curtain bangs and face framing layers" and she replied she understood and would texture and cut "about 1 inch". She kept cutting and cutting and it got shorter and shorter with no layers or framing in sight yet and I started to panic. Another ask of "are you okay?" came and I said "no I'm not, I didn't ask for short and you keep cutting. This isn't what I wanted" she also then started to panic and continued to cut. I said "please stop cutting I don't like this I didn't want length gone- I have engagement photos in 5 days". She then said "I need you to not be uncomfortable" which really felt wrong to say and in fact made me waaaay more uncomfortable. Then she said "what do you want me to do to fix it?" And, unfortunately, I didn't have that answer. It felt like there was nothing left to fix without going shorter and I'm not a trained stylist so I couldn't answer that properly. Finally, she grabbed another stylist (I'm so sorry I never caught her name but bless her) who stepped in and fixed what she could to give me some shape, resulting in a layered Bob I did not intend for. It was what it was, I was just ready to leave. I was not charged for the cut but I was charged for the color and when I was checking out I felt so pressured by Akane as I was filling out the tip and running my card for $100 still with roots I was not satisfied with either that I was shaking and staring to have a panic attack from the experience. She once again asked if I was okay and I do apologize for having to say "no, I'm not and please don't ask me again because it is making my panic attack worse". I ran my card and ran out of there to my car to cry. Mark, I am so sad for this experience and feel I will not be back to your salon. Fiona, I am terribly sorry for not rebooking with you to know I was in good hands- I was only trying to make my budget work. To the stylist that stepped in, thank you for your calm and kindness. Edit: adding photos of my root touch up... I actually see it's worse than I thought read more

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I went in for a consultation on 06/27/24 that was scheduled weeks prior for 5:00pm with Dayra. The Salon receptionist called me on the same day of the appointment at 3:47 pm to be exact stating Dayra was running behind schedule so they moved me at 6:00pm, which I agreed things happen. I went in, she cut a strand of my hair to test if my hair will resist discoloration. Dayra informed she will do the discoloration test and send me a text later on that day, I left home waiting all evening for the results, gave her the benefit of the doubt and waited the next day 06/28/2024 I even texted her at 12:00pm for an update and received no response. I got the cold shoulder, I'll rather for business to be direct and tell me if they are not willing to service you than ignore you. My time is valuable as well as your time and the respect should be mutual. If she can't be trusted with time then I can't trust her with my hair. read more

Claudia was recommended by a friend for my first haircut since the shutdowns. She did an incredible cut and gave me lots of tips for my fine, wavy texture. I can't wait to come back. Claudia is super friendly and easy to talk to. The salon was very clean and open. Everyone wore masks and I felt very safe. Prices are incredibly reasonable for a salon in Los Angeles. read more

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If you come here definitely go to akane! She's literally amazing and makes all your visions come true. I've been using her services for almost a year now and she always gets it right! Especially because I change my color every time I go Definitely recommend her!! read more

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Love this place me and my mom have been here a million times and I'm always happy with my hair:)

I love coming to Salon Xia! The receptionists are so welcoming. Everyone is so nice, the atmosphere is great and they all do amazing hair! They provide you with something to drink and have comfy chairs. They are also active on their Instagram. I love to see all the diff work from different stylists to show what they are all capable of. I get my hair done with Thalia (@locksbylia on insta) and I trust her to do my hair any day! She has been doing my hair for more than 5 years now and I cant thank her enough. I have referred so many friends to her and for the ones who've been able to get their hair done, they are amazed of the work she's done. She is also my sister, and I'm so extremely proud of how she has grown and learned so much more as an artist! Make your appointments now at Salon Xia in Pasadena!! read more

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I've been continuing to come back to Mark every 8 weeks for a trim this past year... But I wanted to update my review since i have now gotten my hair colored by him 3 times. I asked him for sun kissed highlights with a shadow root to keep it low maintenance... and he has delivered! I love the hint of blond and how it lightens up my whole look. I get compliments on it all the time. He also recommended that I get a gloss every time I color. This has kept my hair looking so healthy and shiny even with the bleach. I make sure to book my next appointment before I leave the salon each time because this man books up fast... but he's def worth the wait. read more

Complete strangers have stopped me on the street to compliment me on my hair. I am not making this up. Marc is a genius. He has cut my hair since 1995. read more

I have been to Salon Xia three times in the past for both cut and color. I was nervous as first, because not many stylists know how to manage my 3b/3c curly hair. However, Mark has done a wonderful job each time, and I have absolutely loved every result!! So many people have complimented my hair, especially after my most recent visit! I have and will continue to recommend Salon Xia to all my friends :) Thank you, Mark! read more

This review is long overdue. I have been going to Salon Xia for several years now. Everyone there is so wonderful and it is such a beautiful space. I always look forward to my next appointment because they do such a great job and the environment is so welcoming and relaxing. Mark is the absolute best! The salon is named after his lovely daughter and I highly recommend this wonderul salon if you are looking for a top notch place in this area. And I am picky! An added bonus- parking is free and easy! Book with Salon Xia and you are guarenteed to be happy. read more

Mark and his team of experts are top notch! I had the pleasure of having Abel do my cut and color; needless to say I am extremely happy with the results!! Thank you Abel!! read more

I want to share my experience with Dayra in this review. I visited her three times with the goal of lightening my hair. However, during the third appointment, instead of bleaching my hair as discussed, she applied dark permanent color to the previously bleached sections. Dark color is hard to remove wether it's box or salon.This setback in my hair lightening journey was frustrating. Adding to my disappointment, she cut my hair much shorter than what I had requested, and when I brought up my concerns, she insisted it was what we had agreed upon. Not only was it too short, but she also needlessly thinned it out. I recommend asking for a price breakdown before starting any services as Dayra rents a chair and determines her own prices.The pricing was inconsistent, and sometimes she struggled to provide a clear final price. Her receipts are not itemized. When I reached out to Mark, the salon owner, about my experience, he explained that he couldn't intervene since Dayra rents a chair and his specialty lies in haircuts, not hair color. He said he could fix the haircut but I didn't want my hair any shorter,so this wasn't a solution for me. I hope sharing my feedback helps others make informed decisions about their hair services. read more

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Very clean and beautiful salon. Abel was a fantastic colorist and his styling and cutting skills are great. He was able to cut my hair better than I could have asked for. I will definitely return and book with Abel read more

Ever since my hair started growing back after chemo, it's been coming in crazy!! It's super curly and got super afro-y which made it hard to maintain with product. I stumbled upon some reviews for this place and noticed that the owner does a lot of Locks of Love donations and just assumed he would be good at fixing up short hair since that's the end result after donating all of it. When I called to make an appointment, the receptionist was super super friendly and helpful. She didn't mind going through many options to make sure I got an appointment convenient for my schedule. When I arrived, I was astounded by how beautiful the interior of this place is. It's an old house converted into a salon, but it's sooo chic and wonderful and CLEAN!! Seriously, I didn't see any dust and this place has hardwood floors. I think the same receptionist was there when I arrived, and she was just as friendly. She even offered me something to drink even though I had starbucks in my hand. My appointment was with Mark and he came and introduced himself when I got there which was sweet. I got my hair washed and was put in a chair. I explained to Mark that it was very hard for me to be getting a haircut since my goal is to grow out my hair from being bald. I told him that I needed to maintain it better and also asked if he could show me how to blow dry my curly hair straight and/or style it in a different way than I had already been doing. He was totally helpful from the moment he began his work. He showed me how he was cutting my hair and the desired effect, and walked me through blow drying it. We made really nice conversation too and I learned a lot about him as a person, not just a hair stylist. He cleaned up the sides and back of my hair and left it top heavy to allow it to grow and have spill over effect for when it gets long. The way he blow dried it was so great too. He recommended product and when I said I would wait to purchase some due to my budget, he gave me some product to try at home for free!!! Who does that?! No one these days!! My experience with Mark and this salon has completely melted away my anxiety when getting hair cuts. I am so thankful I took a chance here and will not go anywhere else from now on!!! read more

I called around noon because I suddenly realized that the color I had done else where the day before left me, not blonde, and I REALLY wanted to be blonde. So despite the $140 I had dropped at another salon, I called asking for help. The receptionist asked me what I was looking for and VERY wisely signed me up for consultation and reminded me that she wouldn't give me a quote, and the session was 15 with a stylist that did have the time to do a color should she decide my hair was healthy enough BUT not to expect to have anything done, because the consultation was to see how healthy my hair was and if it was too damaged to color. I got Gillian who was very nice. She looked at my color, asked me what I had gone in to get, and what I didn't like about it. I had a funky hair cut, it was always brown on one side, and blonde on the other split down the middle. the blonde side was also short like a bob, and the brown side was shoulder length (it's a funky japanese style color split down the middle). I told her I didn't like how gray my blonde side was and how much it darkened my hair (see the before and after photo I uploaded). I also didn't like the peanut brown on the long side, though it was nice, it was brassy and too close to my skin tone. She gently lifted the toner first, then fully dried my hair so we could see what we had. My roots were weird colors, so we went ahead and bleached it gently, and treated the long side to even it. (See my photo upload), she FOILED each section of my roots so the bleach wouldn't touch the too damaged part of the strands. it was METICULOUS. and it took foreverrrrrr but it totally came out great. She REALLY concentrates on her work, and I was falling asleep but she still carefully did my hair, layer by tiny-tiny layer. She was also very nice, and friendly, and I felt like she really understood what I was trying to explain about color and asked me to be sure, when other stylists in my past have just gone, "yup I can do that" and it coming out nothing like what I meant. 4 hours later, and my hair was nice again! It was the colors it had been originally (before I got the weird dye job). Bang trim, and I came out to about $300. Moral of this story is, go to the right person the 1ST time and avoid having to pay up to $500 getting it dyed, then dyed back, and being back where you started. T.T read more

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I wanted to donate my hair to "Locks of Love" charity and was looking around a salon that has some experience in hair donations. I found Mark and Salon Xia on Yelp.com and due to the rave reviews I decided to try it out. Mind you, I have hung around Pasadena forever and never knew this street existed. Parking was a little bit of a pain since there's pretty much only street as the Salon lot is really small....and it's close to one-way streets....The Salon itself was really nice and clean. It's in a old converted house with lots of character.....The staff was very curteous and friendly..... Seems like everyone knows everyone there. I was offered something to drink as soon as I walked in. Mark didn't keep me waiting at all as he finished up with a previous client. He listened to me as I explained what I wanted done and he even suggested a few alternatives for my hairstyle as I was going from very long to very short. He's a very friendly guy and he spoke about how he supported the Locks of Love charity. He did a superb job on my hair and afterwards even took care of sending the hair in for me. The next day, when I went to the office, I got so many compliements. Best of all, my boyfriend, who was pretty apprehesive about me cutting my long hair, loved the new short-hair cut! An overall wonderful experience. Thanks Mark! read more

I had a great experience at this cute, little boutique salon. Mark (the owner) is an experienced, knowledgeable stylist who is very friendly. He gave me great partial highlights and a good haircut. The only drawback is parking. There is a private lot, but you have to pay cash into the little box marked for each spot. So, remember to bring cash! If not, you'll be making the two block trek to the ATM and back or suffer the wrath of the parking cop. read more

The best haircut skills and great customer service. Very clean and fashionable salon. Mark is a great guy and he does a great job in this salon read more

I came here once with Groupon for a blow out. Susanna did a great job. I really liked her. She was fun, very communicative .She did a 5 minute consult before washing my hair. Overall a really good experience I recommend her. read more