Jennifer is amazing! I had my hair done by Jennifer today at Studio K in Pasadena. The salon itself was absolutely beautiful and spotless. Everything felt so clean and well-maintained, and it almost felt like getting my hair done in a lovely café. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I asked for a K-pop-inspired style, and Jennifer really listened carefully to what I wanted and understood exactly what I meant. She made me look so much younger and more beautiful. I absolutely love my new hair. Thank you, Jennifer, for making me feel like I look years younger. I'll definitely be back. See you again, Jennifer! read more

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Not the greatest haircut. My hair has loose yet defined curls. I asked for and was assured the hairstylist had experience with curly hair. Unfortunately this was not the case. My hair was kind of a chop job that took months and other haircuts to fix. Won't be returning. read more

Went in and got my haircut with Jennifer! She is very kind and very meticulous with her work. She is a perfectionist in the best way possible. She always makes sure to find a hairstyle that fits you! It's hard to go to other stylist when you start to go to Jennifer. Will definitely be back! The studio is small, but very clean. Parking in the garage is limited but there is plenty of street parking in front and in the neighborhood. read more

First timers! I have been very curious about Studio K for a while now because I am a big fan of Kelly Z. The salon is a lot smaller than I thought it would be. Walked in, greeted immediately and my daughter was seated promptly. We made an appt with "Any Stylist" and got Dani (sp?). Dani was very nice and vibed very well with my daughter. She did a good job on her haircut and she said she wants to come back to her again in the future. Thank you Dani! read more

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I'm attending a wedding and seeing my family again for the first time in more than 5 years, so I needed a haircut so I could look nice. I wanted to try Studio K after my old stylist started charging too much, so I made an appointment with Josephine the other day. I arrived about 15 min early and there was no one at the front desk. There were a group of girls though, talking loudly at a round table in front of the salon. I stood awkwardly in front of the reception desk for about 5 min waiting for someone to come. After a while, one of the girls, who was gabbing loudly with two others, approached and asked if I've been helped yet. She worked here. And was apparently too busy talking to even acknowledge while I stood there. Luckily she did grab the receptionist and he did come after another few minutes. After a moment, another customer came in and had an appointment with another stylist, who was ANOTHER ONE OF THE THREE GIRLS that were just sitting there chatting. So two workers, just chit-chatting away, while there's a customer waiting right in front of them, looking for someone. I was absolutely appalled. While the stylist attended to her appointment with the customer, the other stylist, who grabbed the receptionist for me, and the other girl, were still talking loudly in front of the receptionist's desk where I was waiting, dancing and laughing. Now, I'm definitely not saying you can't have fun at work, but the level of professionalism at this place left a lot to be desired. After the initial bad impression, I met with Josephine a bit past the appointment time. Josephine, while thoughtful and attentive, unfortunately gave me one of the worst cuts I've gotten in my adult life. I had asked for some wispy bangs and a U-cut, but the bangs were cut too short, while the fringe/curtain bangs on the side, as well as the U-cut, were choppy and uneven. I could tell with how long she took to style my hair that she had messed up and tried her best to cover those mistakes with styling. And personally, I do think she did a fantastic job with it because I didn't notice until a day later just how bad everything had looked. With everything that I experienced at this salon: the lack of professionalism and customer service of the two hair stylists, the bad haircut, a dirty mirror, uncomfortable chairs, I can say with certainty that I will not be coming back. Even though my previous stylist charged a bit more than here (180 vs 144 including tip), at least I was treated like a valued client, got what I paid for, and didn't look like a hot mess. read more

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Asia is such a skillful and well versed hairstylist. She has managed to keep my hair healthy and long on my journey to going blonde. I absolutely loved the aesthetic of the salon and how clean it was. All the staff members were very welcoming. Parking was not an issue, and is right behind the salon. My hair appointment went very smooth, and I loved my results! read more

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Jennifer was my daughter's stylist, and she did an excellent job. My daughter told her she is in the process of growing out her hair, and Jennifer added layers beautifully to support that. The haircut not only looked great on its own, but more importantly, it really suited my daughter and made her look fantastic. My daughter absolutely loves her new haircut. Highly recommend Jennifer. read more

Cammie is amazing. Every time I describe to her what I want, she nails it. I recently got my haircut and colored (babylights) by her, and I've received so many compliments. My hair looks better than it ever has! She is so detailed and careful, which shows, and she also very sweet. I love getting my hair done by her! Thanks Cammie! read more

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After searching for tons of different stylists on yelp and Instagram, I'm so happy to have found Katherine here! I wanted layers w/ curtain bangs and she gave me the most beautiful haircut! See her work on IG: @katherineshairpage___ The appointment process was super easy. I went on Studio K's website, click what I wanted and select the stylist and their available appt day/times. A credit card is required to reserve your appointment. Parking is available in their small structure, but can be hard to find on a busy day, street parking is available in the front of the store for 2 hrs max and there's also paid parking at the Del Mar station across the street. The salon itself was nice, loved the inviting atmosphere. The girls were super nice and I was greeted warmly when I walked in. Katherine took the time to listen to what I was looking for and gave me her expert advice as well, which I really appreciated. Loved our conversation and her enthusiasm with styling my hair! I absolutely love how it came out and can't stop looking at it! If you're looking for a top quality hair salon that does it all, come here! You won't be disappointed. All the stylists are great at what they do, and Kelly the owner was so sweet as well. I'll definitely be back! read more

I've been to this location twice and both times Josephine cut my hair. I didn't know anything about Josephine and had no prior experience with her. The first time she cut my hair , she stepped in because the girl who was helping me originally was too inexperienced to understand how to cut things. I can't remember exactly what the issue was but it had something to do with her having very little experience and not being confident with achieving what it was I wanted. Josephine stepped in at that time and I do remember being extremely happy with my haircut, which was a very layered long cut with longish bangs. She blow dried and styled my hair beautifully and I got a lot of volume out of that cut for a long time. That was a couple years ago and in the interim I went to Korea and got my hair done there, et cetera. Last month I finally decided to cut my hair again after almost a year of not cutting it and I went back to Josephine. My experience was more or less the same , and she was very accommodating even though apparently what I want is possibly not a very common request . I have very long hair and I like choppy layers and to have some layers to be quite short so that I can blow dry in a lot of volume. She did exactly what I wanted and I'm very happy with it. read more

Asia is my go to girl for anything color & extension-wise! She is such a hard worker and makes sure I look nothing but extraordinary! She is so thorough at her job and answers any questions I have so that the whole process is smooth & exactly what I want. I've been going to her for my color recently and she perfects my color treatment every time! I always look forward to my appointments with her! read more

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I would like to start off by thanking Josephine for bringing my hair back to life Thank you so much girl my hair has never felt so good Josephine is such a sweet young lady with AMAZING costumer service , thanks to her I will definitely be back ! Also the environment itself is super cute & chill everything is clean and the receptionist is super welcoming and professional. Studio K salon for the win read more

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Yahaira is the BEST! She executes the vision for my hair every single time. She takes deep care and time to ensure my hair thrives. Because of her knowledge, my hair stays healthy for months after service. Love her and all that she offers read more

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Alina was so thorough for my haircut! LOVE her! I had a bad experience with a previous salon that damaged my lower layer, so I've been cautious for a while now about finding a go-to salon in Pasadena. I came across this salon from the reviews and great pics since it seems like they specialize in long layers and texture. I dug deeper in their Instagram (@studiokhairdesignory) to look at the stylists' highlights and thought Alina did great on hair that was similar to mine! I booked my appointment the night before on a whim and was able to get a slot the next day! The booking process on the website was easy! For the actual service, Alina did such a thorough evaluation of my hair and asked questions on my hair care to really understand what I wanted. I absolutely trusted her throughout the process and loved the mini butterfly cut she did on me! Overall, will definitely come back for my haircuts! read more

I started coming to Studio K this past year, and I have been satisfied with every service I've had done here! I've gotten my hair cut by Josephine and Dani, both of whom were so sweet and skilled! I never fully know what I want, but they manage to make it look better than I could have imagined. I recently got a hair treatment too, and even as someone with straight hair, this is the smoothest and softest my hair has ever been! I have also gotten my hair styled by Kelly herself who was super sweet to me! I'm so happy to have found my new go-to place. I'm looking forward to being a regular, and I've already recommended so many friends hehe. read more

Asia's skill, vibe, and all around quality of work is amazing. She's my go to girl, never disappoints, and I don't trust anyone coming near my hair but her. She walks you through the process of what she's doing and very informative on after care process. She's just so fun and easy to talk to about things other than just hair. I always leave her chair confident and obsessed with my new look. Cannot wait for my next appointment! read more

I came in with loooonnng straiiiiiight hair. And Yuzu helped to cut it for its length for donation, layer bobbed my hair, helped me learn how to easily style my new look, and was professional / safe / warm / friendly altogether. Will definitely be back and ask for Yuzu! read more

I had a gloss and trim done by Asia, and I'm so glad I trusted her! I was nervous to lose length since my hair is long and thick, but she worked her magic!! my hair still looks long, but now it's shinier, healthier, and just overall refreshed. Her skills are seriously A1, and her warm, down-to-earth personality is the cherry on top. Highly recommend! ‍ read more

I was looking for a new hair studio/stylist to revive my hair and give me more texture and layers. Asia read my mind and transformed my hair!! The studio was very cute, clean and nice! Asia was so easy to talk to and she left me feeling confident with my hair! I cannot wait to go back and get my hair done again!! Highly recommend if you are looking for a new place to try :) read more

Finding the right salon is a research project. Then it's a blind date where you have to trust your treasured hair to someone you've only just met. It's also an investment of $$$ + hours of time with final results revealed at the final hour. I did a deep dive into CAMMIE from Studio K Hair Designory to get my BALAYAGE + HAIRCUT with her on Saturday 12/28 (our first date). I AM SO GLAD! She looked at me, asked questions + made sure she and I were on the same page about what I was going for! I'm low maintenance but want to look put together. I want color, but nothing unnatural. Literally, she made magic happen. She's busy so there's limited availability + extra driving time for me but totally worth it. Plus she's a chill vibe so win-win all around! Suffice it to say I've found my new salon; sorry Santa Monica, I'm going to Pasadena now. read more

If you're looking for a haircut that feels like a red-carpet event, RUN--don't walk--to Studio K. From the moment I walked in, I was transported into a haven of style, sophistication, and sheer magic. And at the center of it all? The extraordinary, beautiful Dani! Dani is not just a stylist--she's an artist, a magician, and a genius all rolled into one. She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and transformed my vision into a reality that exceeded my wildest expectations. Her skill is unmatched, her technique flawless, and her passion for her craft shines through every snip of the scissors. 10/10. Five stars. Will shout it from the rooftops. Studio K and Dani are EVERYTHING. read more

I've been coming to this hair salon for a few years already and usually get a good experience with Katherine but unfortunately she is off. I decided to give another hair stylist a try while she came back. I made an appointment and when I showed up the hairstylist that was supposed to cut my hair left but I was not contacted and there was zero communication. I was willing to get my hair cut by someone who "was finishing up" someone's hair cut but waited for 30 minutes only to be told that it would still be more waiting (only because I asked how much longer). It takes little effort to make your clients feel like they are cared for and I should have received a phone call prior to coming asking if I'd be willing to reschedule or if I was okay waiting for someone else. Prob won't be coming back bc this left a sour taste on my mouth.... There's too many hair salons around to deal with this. read more

Love getting my hair done with Josephine! She takes care of my hair and making sure I get exactly what I want. From face framing layers haircut, full balayage, and partial balayage. Will be coming back for more visits! Check her work out at @hairstylist_jae read more

Monika knocks it out of the park every time! PARKING: Shared lot or street off Marengo SERVICE: -Front desk is courteous and professional -Can't day enough about my girl Monika. I booked her off Styleseat and have been returning ever since Yuzu (my original stylist) referred me. I've been to many a stylist, and no one cares more about the long term health of your hair than Monika! She's also incredibly kind and patient. read more

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Cammie did an amazing job on my blow out today! She also is very friendly and gives great styling advice! Highly recommend!

This place is awesome! Very nice ambiance with sounds of running water. My visit was very relaxing. Cammie cut my hair and she was very sweet, friendly, and thorough, gave me exactly what I wanted. I love that she pays attention to detail, and I love love love my new look. Her instagram is @glamcamc read more

Loved this minimalistic cute dainty salon! Ask for Josephine! She was super sweet, understood exactly what I wanted and payed attention to detail. I asked for long layers with a face frame. I'm usually very particular with my hair but Josephine killed it! 100% recommend for you to come if you are a Pasadena local or in the area! read more

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its my first time here and i got my hair cut by josephine! walking in, the salon was incredibly pretty and clean and staff were very welcoming . josephine cut my hair beautifully! perfect amount of layers and wispy bangs + face framing. she even gave me some tips to style my layers to look just as great as she styled it today, which i appreciate alot! a little bit on the pricier side but with everything included + one of the best haircuts ive gotten in awhile, i think its worth it. will definitely be coming back! read more

Found studio K after searching long and hard for a hair salon that would fit what I was looking for. Received excellent service starting from the quick replies from the salon owner to accommodate my schedule to being paired with the perfect stylist. Jenny was my stylist and knew exactly what I wanted even when I myself wasn't even sure. She made suggestions that made sense. To say I was happy when I left, is an understatement. Definitely recommend this salon. read more

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As someone who does not normally go to the salon, I have to say I am so happy with my results & overall experience at this salon! I tend to go years between cuts, because i'm never really wowed by what I end up with. But today was a different and pleasing experience with Kaila! I was greeted as soon as I entered by their receptionist, Jennifer, who let me know that my stylist would be with me shortly (I was 10min early to my appointment). She offered me drinks and snacks while I waited, which was a nice perk! Once I was in the chair, Kaila was very thorough with her questions about what I was expecting from this haircut. This was the kind of attention to detail I had always been missing! I showed her a couple of photos and she explained to me how she would achieve those results, and questioned me on my styling habits so that she could give me a cut that would still be manageable to maintain for me. Kaila was super friendly and funny, I am usually pretty quiet in my appointments, but she was very welcoming so I warmed up right away! I love my end result, my hair is so soft now and she kept my hair long enough to my liking, so not scissor happy! I will absolutely be making a follow up appointment to get my hair trimmed here as well, thank you for the great experience read more

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I just want to start by saying Josephine has been my personal hair dresser for years and I trust and love her work dearly I don't think I would want anyone else to do my hair she's done by far the most gorgeous full balayage on me with a caramel highlight complexion, if you want gorgeous hair go to her you won't regret it thank you again Josephine! read more

I came here a couple days ago and got a trim with feathery layers. Josephine was working with me and did a phenomenal job at achieving exactly what I wanted (and ACTUALLY kept the length of my hair like I asked!) She walked me through all the steps she was doing and made sure I was comfortable and happy throughout. She also styled my hair and gave me tips on how I can continue to achieve my desired hair look. I cannot recommend her enough and will definitely come back to this salon for Josephine! read more

I'm almost afraid to write this review because my stylist Katherine is already booked months out in advance but I love this studio! Katherine has been working her magic on my hair and it's been amazing. What I love about Katherine is that she understands the science behind your hair. She colors it and knows how to keep your hair healthy. She also knows how to time your appointments to keep the brassiness out of your hair. She also has a signature haircut that is to die for. The layers are phenomenal! Since Katherine has been doing my hair, I get compliments on the regular. I could be a week away from having an appointment with her and people will still tell me my hair looks great. With all that said, I think all the stylists here are wonderful. And a lot of that has to do with Kelly being an amazing boss. I love that she's an Asian American woman running her own business. She's so kind and she's always looking out for her staff. Even when they decide to move on, she's 100% supportive. So if you're looking for a new stylist or wedding makeup and hair services, you cannot go wrong with this place. read more

Kelly was very communicative and asked if I wanted to have another appointment with Yuzu to even out my bangs and see what could be done. Yuzu was very helpful with the whole process and suggested different ways to style my bangs to make them appear more like the original reference pic. Very impressed with the customer service! read more

If you are looking for a new salon in the Pasadena area contact Studio K Hair Designory immediately and ask for Katherine! This was by far my favorite experience at a hair salon. I was in desperate need of a haircut, color, deep conditioning treatment, blow-dry style. Short review: Check out my before and after photos and that'll prove you NEED to visit this salon lol. Full Review: They say first impressions are everything and when I first walked in.. I knew I made the right decision! This salon, set-up, and decor is soooo beautiful. When I first walked in I was greeted by the receptionist who checked me in for my appointment and offered a complimentary beverage (tea/water/coffee). The coffee with cream and sugar was so yummy btw! Katherine greeted me immediately after I checked in. I sat down and she did a thorough consultation. I have naturally veerrrry dark brown hair (nearly black) but I have been getting blonde highlights in my hair for almost 10 years . On top of that, it had been almost 10 months since I got my hair colored or cut. (I'm new to the surrounding area and was having a hard time finding a salon - especially because I am picky ) During my consultation I let Katherine know I was ready to go primarily brunette and that I was ready for a cut with face-framing layers. I also shared a reference photo but let her know I trusted her to do what would look best on me. Saying Katherine delivered is an understatement! My hair has never looked better and I'm obsessed! The color looks so amazing, the cut made my hair look healthy again, and the deep conditioning treatment made my hair so soft! Annnd look how beautiful Katherine styled my hair! I'm so so happy! If I could give this salon and Katherine a million stars on here I would! I also met the salon owner Kelly who was just a gem of a person. Everyone was so sweet and genuine here! Can't wait for my next appointment! read more

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Update: I am upgrading my review from 1 star to 4. The owner reached out to me promptly after receiving my constructive feedback to sincerely apologize and provided a full refund. Additionally, she offered to have a different stylist that I was assured could fix it correct the haircut. I declined, but appreciated the apology and refund. She loves her business and takes pride in it's reputation. As a consumer, I genuinely appreciate and respect that. They cut my hair way shorter than discussed (5 inches!)and it was uneven. I didn't get a shampoo. Instead of not charging me for it, they gave me a "complimentary" sample shampoo to take home. The whole thing costs $100. I was quoted a max cost of $97 prior to the appointment. read more

Studio K Hair Designory - Uneven blunt haircut. Thanks for ruining my day, Studio K. - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I'm very selective who and where I get my hair cut. And Katherine never fails me! Let's just say, she got them hands I've referred her to many family and friends and they all can agree she's amazing! She's very patient, personable and provides good suggestions that are suitable to my face and style. I always walk out of the salon a new happy woman. Katherine's been cutting my hair the last two years and it's worth the drive from chino to Pasadena. read more

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Update: I received the worst haircut of life when I went to my home country. After a few days of walking around with an uneven haircut, I decided to give Studio K a call for an appt for an emergency haircut. I had just came back from Asia and had to do a last minute booking. I've gotten my hair done by Lily before but she was unavailable. As this was an emergency, I was more than happy to have any stylist work on my hair. I was booked with Yuzu for same day service, which was great news. Yuzu was so nice and sweet. She asked if I wanted to have anything drink. She asked about my hair and I explained what happened. I showed her the original photo of what I wanted vs what I ended up getting and she immediately knew what to do. She explained to me what she was gonna do and she asked me questions to make sure I was comfortable with what I was getting. Overall, I had a great experience and I'm glad I waited to get back to the US to get my hair fixed. -------------------- This review is for Lily! I stumbled across this place and Lily for my balayage through yelp and so I thought I should share with everyone about my experience (that's why we Yelp to begin with)! First off, I looked at Lily's instagram (@styledbylilyrivera) to see her previous work. Her name was mentioned so much on yelp that I just had to. I loved her work and so I reached out to her. She immediately responded and even helped me out with the consultation appointment. Consultation: She has such a great attitude, listened to everything I asked, I showed her some pics and she said we can do exactly what I wanted. Appointment: I was able to set up my appt online. They offer coffee, water, tea.. etc. She started on my hair and we had a great time sharing stories with each other. I think it's important to have a friendly relationship with the person doing your hair since you're gonna be sitting on their chair for hours. The appt took less than 3 hours and the results were fantastic. I will be back for my toning session. Parking could be tough at this place. I tried the parking lot behind them but its so small that there's never parking. You can also park across the street or on the street if your appt is short enough. read more

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I just got my hair cut last week by Rich and I am SO HAPPY! i love my cut for the first time in years. He understood exactly what I wanted . I didn't feel rushed at all. He took his time with cut , wash , and style. The salon is so pretty , lots of light colors and natural light. This is by far the best salon I've been to for a cut in YEARS! read more

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had an incredible experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the receptionist and made to feel right at home. The salon itself has a chic and inviting atmosphere, which immediately put me at ease. My stylist was absolutely fantastic. She took the time to listen to my concerns and preferences before offering her expert advice. Her attention to detail and precision were evident throughout the entire appointment. I left feeling like a million bucks! Not only did I love my new hairstyle, but I also appreciated the salon's commitment to using high-quality products that left my hair looking and feeling healthier than ever. Plus, the complementary coffee and snacks were a nice touch! Overall, I couldn't be happier with my experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for top-notch service and stunning results. I'll definitely be returning for all my future hair needs! read more