I came here having a terrible day hoping to be cheered up. This woman butchered my hair. I ended up going to Ulta to fix the horrible haircut I was given. read more

Monika is no longer with Studio K, so I've been getting my hair cut and colored with Yahaira. Yahaira did my balayage over a year ago, and she did such a good job. Even though my hairs grown out a lot, the color still stands. She's also very sweet, kind, and easy to talk to. The salon itself is also very nice. They've taken every measure to insure covid-safety, while keeping the place looking modern. read more

Kelly Zhang did my hair and makeup at my wedding, and when I heard she was opening up a blowout salon I had to try it! I've had two blowouts at Studio K, both times were with Ruby who is soo sweet! My blowouts turned out beautiful each time :) They always start the session with a light scalp massage, wash and condition your hair, blow it out, and then style it according to your preference. I did the Hollywood blowout for a styled shoot and it was so glam! Prices: 5 stars- super affordable for the amount of pampering they give you! Service: 5 stars- Kelly has done my hair and makeup multiple times for various shoots, and she is incredibly talented! Ruby, who is the main hair stylist is really amazing too...love them! They offer beverages during your session, and all the girls are very sweet and friendly. Ambiance: 5 stars, very cute studio :) Parking: street parking is pretty easy to find, there are nearby lots on Green as well If you're looking to pamper yourself you are going to love Studio K! Go ahead! You're worth it ;) read more

Studio K Hair Designory - hollywood blowout :) - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

This review is for Lily. I have very thin hair and am not a fan of the feeling of extensions in my head. She suggested to do the sew in type for lowest maintenance. I loved them! The quality of the hair was top notch and they lasted in my hair for a long time. She was so sweet during the appointment and made sure to block out enough time for the service so she could instal and style my hair. I will definitely be back to see lily in the future. read more

Studio K Hair Designory - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been going to Kaila for over a year and will keep coming back. I get compliments every time I get my hair done. Everyone at the studio is super kind and the aesthetic is chic and clean. read more

First of all, the aesthetic of this place is so cute! It has a professional and fashionable vibe about it. Unfortunately, I didn't know that there's a certain lady who will give you a free haircut if you donate your qualified hair to Locks of Love (she does it all for you!!) and is super busy/only has appointments for Thursday and Friday. Anyways, I decided to get my hair cut anyways by Kyle. He was very friendly and sociable during the process (if you want to talk), and before starting, he made sure he knew what I wanted and would give me a few suggestions and specifications for my hair. He walked through exactly what he was going to do and why he was going to do it. The best part was that my hair came out super fresh and soft, and it looked so good that I barely even missed my long hair!! They like to take photos of you after too and will make sure to get good shots + will you send you the photos if you want them :) I have so much trust in this place that I would come back if I were to get my hair dyed/cut read more

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Unfortunately I did not have the greatest experience getting a half balayage at Studio K with Irene back in February. I appreciated Irene's thoughtful, intentional effort as she carefully foiled and dyed my hair. She has an artistic sensibility and an obvious dedication to the craft. However, the half balayage ended up taking six hours to complete. When we were done the toner she'd chosen resulted in a much duller color than my natural hair rather than a lighter brighter highlight. The color was well integrated on the right side of my head but on the left side there was a stark line where the color started. On the website half balayage's are listed as $150+. I realize that could mean anything above $150 but assumed it wouldn't be as much as $250 which was what I was ultimately charged (the starting price for a full balayage). Upon finishing Irene realized the highlights weren't really what I'd asked for and offered to fix it them for free another day. Ultimately I think she wasn't used to my type of fine hair so I don't blame her for misjudging aspects of the dye process and thought her offer to re-do the highlights for free was really kind and a great solution. After Irene rescheduled a number of times I went back to the salon and decided to ask for a haircut to cut the color out rather than a re-dye job. I figured that would be a quicker less taxing solution for both of us. At the end I offered to pay a tip in cash to thank her for her time but then she ended up charging me a full $80 for the cut! And proceeded to ask how much I wanted to add for the tip! I am not the most assertive so I ended up just paying the fee and giving a tip but left feeling taken advantage of given our previous agreement. It's a bummer to leave a less than rave review for someone, especially since I can tell she is dedicated to the craft of hair. If she had stuck to our plan and done the cut for free I'd have no complaints. But the switcheroo at the end really rubbed me the wrong way. read more

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

Studio K Hair Designory - Balayage by Lily - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Fabulous salon! Easy to find and service was fantastic. Kayla took her time and was very personable. Love my hair and looking forward to coming back. read more

Went into Studio K for the first time a couple days ago to get a haircut with Michelle - let's just say I've found my go-to salon. Michelle is an absolute sweetheart! She listened to what I wanted and made sure we were on the same page about my hair before she did anything to it. I'm in love with how my hair turned out and so happy I trusted her with it. I really appreciated the welcoming environment of the salon not to mention the high quality of everything that was used on my hair. Excited to return in the future and be back in Michelle's chair! read more

Highly recommend , great service and friendly place. Kaila does a great job with haircut and very friendly. Will continue to come

First visit. I inquired with kelly thru instagram and she was extremely helpful and sweet. She set my appointment with sarah..also my daughter's appointment with sarah. Sarah is amazing. At first i thought she was a bit quiet but its just shes very focused and after talking to her and seeing final results i am very satisfied. I recommend sarah she is great with color and cuts. .. She won't let u down. I will be coming bk very soon kelly makes ppl feel at home. Great vibes. Kudos ladies read more

Trying to find the right stylist who you can trust with your hair is hard to find. So when you find that right person you trust with your hair and listen to their advice, you know that you found the one. Michelle is that person for me. She is very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable during my visit. She was sweet and easy to talk to. She listened to me and also suggested what was best for my hair. She is my go to now. Thank you Michelle! read more

Love love love our haircuts! My sister's stylist was Michelle and my stylist was Josephine. My sis and I are low-maintenance gals, so they both gave us layered cuts to give our hair texture and volume. They sell high-quality Oribe and K18 products too! Highly recommend these two amazing stylists and the salon! read more

Katherine is amazing! I was referred to her by my coworker and I'm so happy to have found her. My hair had a harsh line and was super brassy. She advised me in the right direction to do what's best for the health of my hair and did her magic to make my hair look natural again. I love the color and I'm excited to get on her regimen to making my hair soft, natural and healthy looking. Normally my scalp is really itchy after getting my hair done because my head is really sensitive but she took her time washing my scalp and brushing my hair so carefully, my hair feels so good. She is careful with every detail and I appreciate her for it! read more

I went to Studio K for a haircut the other day and was extremely pleased. The salon takes painstaking effort to ensure our safety in light of COVID-19 - wearing masks, washing hands, protecting personal items, and maintaining a very clean environment. Rich was fantastic! When scheduling my haircut, I was told he was excellent at cutting hair and that was nothing but the truth. He took all aspects of my preferences for a haircut into consideration (as an active athlete in PT school, I needed a low-maintenance healthy trim that framed my face well and looked nice both up in a ponytail and down without needing any extra styling in the morning). He completely delivered just that. The entire experience from beginning to end was very comfortable for me. I also almost fell asleep halfway through the haircut because it was so soothing! I've had this haircut for a week and it's aged beautifully, still light, well-shaped, and much healthier than it was before I had it cut. Thank you so much to Kelly and Rich! You have surpassed my high standards for a wonderful haircut experience + hairdo excellence. read more

This place is a little hard to spot from the street if you're not looking for it, I've driven by it countless times and did not even know it was there. Parking is a bit of a nuisance, you have to street park (metered) or pay for the metro lot across the street (90 min free). I decided to make an appointment on a whim for balayage with Lily. I chose her after seeing all the positive reviews and pics that other clients posted and let me tell you, I am so happy that I did! From the second I walked in, Lily was the sweetest and most accommodating. She made sure to have a conversation with me about what I wanted and asked if I had any pictures. She was very thorough and honest with me about the process and the color I would most likely be able to achieve. It took around 3 hours for everything but I was sooo in love with the final product. Price is kind of steep ($190 + tip) but it's a long process and she did an amazing job. I think this was the best balayage I have ever gotten and I am for sure coming back to see Lily! read more

Studio K Hair Designory - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I recently came in to the studio to get a Balayage + Haircut.. I've received so many compliments. These stylist sure know what they are doing ! They are so professional. I wasn't entirely sure what i wanted so the stylist had a consultation with me before the service and the stylist explained everything to me on what to expect and the process of how it will go with my hair. It's just a great vibe in the studio. Very welcoming Can't wait to come back to Studio K to get my hair touched up again. read more

First off, Yelp needs to update their review rating system because if i could, i would rate this place with 10 stars all across the board! The stylist are well-trained veterans in their respected craft who know what they're doing and certainly do it well! My girlfriend didn't even have to express into words to me with how happy she was after her trim and coloring. And last but not least the front desk staff/management are the people who really made this experience for us remarkable! Even as the +1/waiting for my girlfriend to finish(pre-covid19), the staff ensured that i was well taken care of and welcomed in their homely and clean salon. We'll definitely be back and in contact with the front desk to stop by again! read more

Sara did such an amazing job with my hair! She listened to all my concerns and took her time with everything. Cannot recommend enough, especially if you have hair that is on the finer side or has been colored before. I had my hair bleached and box dyed several times in the past and was worried about things would turn out. Sara was able to get rid of the brassy orange and give me a more natural brown balayage. From the haircut to the color, I am so happy with how it all turned out! read more

Studio K Hair Designory - Haircut and color by Sara - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I wanna thank Josephine for her amazing job on cutting my hair, I'm very picky on barbers cutting my hair. She has patience and recommends so new ideas for hair types/haircuts. I would recommend coming here again and Josephine cut my hair again. read more

I had may hair done at Studio K by Josephine and it turned out amazing. She trimmed just the right amount. I didn't want to go to short on length but I wanted lots of volume and texture. She did just that. Will definitely return and recommend. read more

Kyle rocks! I just moved here and I was nervous about someone new cutting my hair. He was very professional, meticulous and even styled my hair for me after. Great job, I'll be back. Only complaint is the parking: it says 30 minutes in the small parking lot in the building but I was assured I wouldn't get towed. The street meters only take coins :-( read more

If you want great haircut look for Katherine she's kind beautiful and does a wonderful job. A little pricey but you get what you pay for ! Everyone in this place is just wonderful- you'd want to come back over and over read more

Yuzu was so lovely and attentive. Very receptive to requests and said at the end of our session that if there were any issues, I can come back to get it fixed. Loved the result and our conversation -- definitely request her! read more

I give 5 stars for the hair dresser Richard Long. He does great work and I would highly recommend him to everybody! I had some comments on business arrangements which have been solved after conversation with Kelly. Thank you for your understanding. read more

Great place for beautiful stylish clean cut. I've going to Jenny in a while now and have recommended friends over and done all very happy with their cut. read more

I came here for an ombré service. Left the salon about 5 hours later with what appeared to be a grey hair root touch up. My hair was still dark black, zero dimensions, and not what I came in for. The owner of the salon felt bad and told me to come in the following weekend for correction of my ombré. After another color lifting and bleaching session which was about 5 hours again, my hair is fried, tangled, dry and unable to hand comb thru once it is wet. I regret having my hair done here initially and should have trusted my gut to have it done in LA where I usually get color services done. My hair is sadly damaged. I spent a lot of money which I cannot get my soft and healthy hair back for a while. Please do your research. read more

I've been going to Katherine for a couple of visits now since late last year. I've walked out happy every time! :) I love that she listens to what you want and explains in detail how she is going to achieve your goal. She's also a positive, uplifting person who makes you feel beautiful inside and out. This time around I decided to grow out my layers so Katherine and I discussed how to go about that. We finished with a dark gloss on my hair and I've been loving it! I get compliments on how shiny and dark my hair looks :) She's definitely booked out in advance so I highly recommend setting up your following appt the day of your service. Oh and her signature cut is TO DIE FOR! :D LOVE IT EVERY TIME. I walk out feeling va-va-BOOM! read more

Irene did my hair color and she is amazing!! She is really patient and knowledgeable. This is my first time coloring my hair ever since I had baby. I was so nervous. Luckily it turns out what I want. I will for sure recommend her to all my friends and family. read more

Pleasant salon, nice and bright. Went for a balayage ombré with Lily and the results were AMAZING. Only thing I would be concerned about is parking but there is a structure across the street but other than that the staff is super friendly! The shampoo chairs were very comfortable. I've been to other salons for color and I was always left to fix the zebra strips when I got home (I was too embarrassed to go back to show them they messed up). Lily did amazing no fixes needed after her color job-- nothing but compliments! She brought down my roots so that it would look as though I've have the ombré. She kept the transition nice and blended! LOVE LOVE my hair! read more

Walked in & was immediately welcomed. Beautiful shop with great minimalistic designs. Had Alex do my hair. She was great with asking me questions to better know what style I was looking for. Alex took her time to make sure everything was done properly and had a lot of patience. My hair is super long so it takes a long to do, but Alex did her best to get it done and even stayed after hours getting it done. I am happy with my experience here and highly recommend it to others! (: read more

Studio K Hair Designory - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great. Beautiful salon, very friendly staff, convenient location, free parking. Kaila did a fantastic job with highlighting and tone. Also trimmed my hair perfectly. Applied extensions seamlessly. I absolutely love my hair and adore Kaila! She is the sweetest! read more

i had had this salon bookmarked for some time but continued to hesitate making an appointment. (sadly, part of the reason was that i was waiting for a bad cut to grow out.) a good hairstylist who understands your needs and takes the time to listen is hard to find. i initially thought this place would be a good match since i have somewhat Asian hair, which can have it's own ideas about how to behave. there are some stylists who are familiar with that... and it seemed the case since i noticed a friend, Ms. Marvylous had been here and had some awesome... err rather gorgeous, results! it finally came time for me to get a trim and i decided to make an appointment with her same stylist. something told me that i would like her from the moment i made my appointment. she worked very professionally. had a great ear and paid attention. very detail oriented. i had a time constraint and she worked within it so i could make my next appointment. she also made an extra early morning appointment to see me. another thing i loved is that i brought my hair styling tool to hopefully get tips on styling my new cut at home. she gave me an easy tutorial, which i practice on days i have 10-15 minutes to add curl. i love it. and it saddens me that i can't take her home with me, but i hope to see her again and again. i can't wait till my next visit. i took it easy on my hair this time, but next time i'll take it a bit further with more trim and color. i finally think i've found my match. most women can relate. i used to repeatedly walk out of salons displeased, only to find some comfort in the thought of waiting till my hair grew out to try to fix it with the next new stylist... a vicious cycle. well i think it has finally ended. i'm feeling very optimistic. can't wait to return before summer!! the salon is contemporary and clean. and the bathroom is cute too! i parked across the street, in the Metro Gold Station lot, which offers 90 minutes of free parking. or you could get lucky and score a spot in the few spots in the building, around the corner from Flour + Tea - yep, another fave! read more

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Got my hair done for a media event! My hair is super long and thick (that's what she said). I wanted curls and Alexis was SO awesome! I spoke with Alexis and the receptionist Kelly. They were so awesome! They will be the reason I come back and get my hair done again. HAIR: We did waves that would last the whole night and they did. Very soft curls. I even had people ask if I had extensions. Whaa... awesome. HOSPITALITY: I had a horrible stomachache before I met with them and they were so accommodating! Kelly got me green tea and they were just so great. Chatted with the girls. So friendly! AMBIANCE: Awesome. Very pretty and light. PAYMENT: Such a good price! EYELASHES: Alexis helped me put the eyelashes I bought. She was good! Seriously, awesome place. I am a satisfied and will be returning customer. read more

Studio K Hair Designory - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Blow out bars have been quite the trend lately! They've been popping up all throughout Los Angeles. I was lucky enough to get a chance to experience the new Studio K Blow Out Bar in Pasadena and I loved it! My lovely stylist was Alexa. The bar is super cute and chic. They play great music and everyone is extremely nice. Once you sit down, you get to go through their lookbook and choose a hairstyle that you'd like. We got started with a nice head massage in the chair. Then I was whisked off for some more conditioning, massaging, and washing. Alexa used all Moroccan Oil products on me and even put on a hair masque to make sure my hair was leaving the Blow Out Bar in a healthier condition than when I came in. The results were great and the curls lasted for days. They have "Happy Hour" Discounts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays where you get $5 off! There's also discounts for buying multiple treatments and they have a stamp card as well. The blow out costs $35 regularly. I think blow out bars like Studio K are such a steal considering how much ladies usually pay to get their hair done professionally. This would be perfect for school dances and weddings! You could have your hair done once and it'd last you for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding day for almost half the amount you'd normally pay for an updo! read more

I was very impressed when Kelly (the owner)reached out to me about my blow out experience. Not many business owners care about one review when they have so many other glowing ones but Kelly is not one of those people. She is really concerned about each and every client's experience. I went back this past Saturday and Kelly herself was there to do my blow out. I enjoyed the wash and scalp massage but since my main concern was style we jumped to that part right away. I explained to her that my last blow out there was a lot of frizz and the curls did not hold very well. Now that she had a good idea of my concerns we decided on the same look I think its called "the Hampton's" with big loose curls. Kelly used a different hair spray on me this time and explained to me how some hair products wont work for everyone she felt that the Moroccan hair spray that was used on me last time may have played a part in the frizziness so this time she opted to use Aqualage (not sure if I spelled that right). The bonus was while Kelly styled my hair she constantly gave me tips on how I could style it myself at home. I have no clue how to tease and curl my own hair so while she did it she gave me a mini tutorial so I could learn too. That was pretty neat. At the end I fell in love with the loose bouncy curls and how nicely teased me head was. I couldn't wait to go on my hot date with my hubby looking and feeling this glamorous. I really appreciate what Kelly did for me and I have no hesitation in recommending her salon. I am really glad she reached out to me after my experience because I feel comfortable coming back and trying out her other stylists. BTW my curls lasted all night even to the next day. Give Studio K a shot you'll be glad you did. Thanks Kelly!!! read more

I feel pretty! Oh so pretty!!! I just walked out with the BEST blowout. EVER. Alexis is her name, and round brush curls are her game. (She looks like Khloe Kardashian). Seriously. I have tried DryBar down the street. Twice. BLAH. Both times AWFUL! (The first time, the stylist used a curling iron. The second stylist ran out of time and only straightened one side of my hair - even though I properly warned her I have A LOT OF HAIR and budget time accordingly). Anyway, my apt was at 11 am (booked online) but they took me early at 9:45 am. Everything was A+++, all the way. Alexis washed my hair (BEST hair wash ever, along with massage). Then she put pins in the hair and blew it out with nice voluminous curls. It was the best experience ever. Will be returning! Frequently! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! read more

Studio K Hair Designory - Blowout by Alexis - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Kaila was AMAZING !! I will never again trust anyone else with my hair! I go where she goes !!! She took my vision and turned it into real life, I cannot be happier ! She was not pushy, and took the time to really listen to all my requests. I feel brand new ! and it is all thanks to her! 10/10 recommend her when you are visiting studio hair salon! Not to mention she's so funny and welcoming and it felt like I was hanging with a friend the whole time! You've gained a new loyal customer Kaila! Thank you so much for your magical touch! read more

I was a first time client and booked with Yahaira. I had zero expectations but was so surprised with how cute the studio was, how responsive the front desk was, and how seriously they take the health and safety of their clients (with covid). Yahaira was so sweet and gave me one of my favorite cuts to date and styled my hair after. This was genuinely one of the few times in my life that I walked away from a salon super happy with my cut and the style. Highly recommend this studio and Yahaira!!! read more