I found this place by purchasing their Groupon. It was for a Haircut, Style, Deep Condition, and…read moreFull Color. Pros: The stylist I got was Rose. She did an absolute fantastic job. She listened to what I wanted and made sure I was happy. The color was great, the cut was just the way I wanted it, and she styled it beautifully! Cons: They didn't do the deep conditioning. I had an appointment but still sat there for almost 30 mins until I was assigned a stylist.

Luz is amazing. We do cuts and blow out with her and are always very happy with the results. Same…read moreday service is also very convenient.

I scheduled a month ago for my nieces party. Two sisters for hair and makeup and 11:00. One would…read morebe getting hair while the other makeup and then switch. I text Liz to ask if they can add my sister at 10:00 for hair and makeup and she confirmed yes. I have all the proof on my text. Then a few days before I asked if they could do my hair at 9:30 no makeup and they were nice enough to accommodate me (or so I thought) fast forward to day of our big event. Yes I was running late and they moved it down that was my fault. But when my sister got there at 10:00 they started asking for one of my nieces saying one of them was suppose to be at 10:15. My sister called me on speaker and Liz was very rude and unprofessional. She totally made my sister feel so uncomfortable on a very important day for her and her daughters. It made me so upset that the start of their big day was ruined by how rude they were being treated and how Liz was yelling at me on the phone. I sent screenshots to my sister so she can show them proof of all our conversations. Liz dismissed it still blaming me. I told my sister here is the text she sent me with prices because I have a feeling she's going to try to charge you more. Sure enough my sister said she tried to charge her more. Upon seeing my nieces to get them in their quinceñera dress I could not believe the makeup that was done on them. I could have done a better job. They slapped sloppy glitter on top of their eyelids and put on cheap eyelashes. Their makeup looked lfar from special and the girls were so disappointed they almost cried. This "beauty bar" is not for a special occasion! Avoid at all cost. You will be disappointed. The makeup artist is nicer than Liz that's for sure but does not do quality work. Pay more for makeup because a cheap price comes with cheap makeup and hair . Update! The business intended to clarify but they are wrong. The attitude of Liz ruined what was suppose to be a special moment for my sister and nieces! There was no need to be rude and yell at me on the phone!

If you're looking for a spa, check this place out. This spa is clean and centrally located in…read morePasadena with reasonably comparable prices. I love coming here for facials and to touch up my brows. I utilize the services of Julie, who is very attentive to detail and your personal skin care needs - this is your go to person. For my facials, I let her take the lead and go with what she feels my skin needs. I have never had any issues from the products used and I have always been satisfied with the outcome. I'm not going to lie, the extractions hurt but they're necessary so just grit your teeth and the process will be over before you know it. This spa is located in a plaza with a very ample parking lot. It is monitored so make sure you pay for your parking (I believe the first 30 or 90 mins are free...forgot the deets on that) or you will come back to a ticket. If you're in a need of a snack before your appointment, there are several coffee shops you will pass before reaching the spa. Appointments are required as is a deposit for services.

I wanted to give an update that Tiffany is STILL the best hairdresser I have ever worked with!…read moreEvery haircut is amazing and she is simply a delight as well - easy and effortless to talk to. I was getting married and found out she's also great with makeup, so I had to include her in my special day She and Priscilla did hair and makeup for 6 people with great care and amazing attention to detail. Tiffany was meticulous leading up to the event as well - great with details, scheduling, everything. I knew I was in good hands. She even found the perfect hair piece for me! The bridal party and family who had their makeup done were getting compliments all night. I can't speak highly enough of these two!! PS: Tiffany is a magician with pins! This updo stayed fresh and in place all night long, even after head-banging to Bohemian Rhapsody

I had been a client of Tiffany's for about 5 years at another location…read more I highly recommend Tiffany - she's amazing with color and scissors. She also takes her time to make sure that the finished product is just what you want. Tiffany listened to what I wanted and asked all the right questions to get the style I was looking for. I got a dye and highlights as well - the color turned out amazing! I went in with split ends, and a general disheveled mess and came out sleek and stylish with a cut I've always envisioned. On another occasion, had a wedding and needed a fresh cut that I couldn't do myself - scheduled an appointment with Tiffany and went to work churning up some ideas. The result was a sick design that covered the full head and was a topic of conversation for the weekend. Definitely book a visit with her if you want something unique! Over the years, I always got a sick combination of cut and fade from Tiffany. Bring some inspiration and she can adapt it to your style!

Really enjoyed my cut here. Fantastic friendly service. Highly recommend and definitely returning!!read more

Isaac is simply the BEST!!! Essence R O C K S!!!…read more He's been my stylist for over 14 years and he's now working his magic on my two daughter's. He definitely knows hair and works on all hair types for both men and women. I had to share how super satisfied we were after our visit yesterday. He especially knows how to treat people . I love my salon and everyone in it. All are so friendly including management (Erika & Tatiana). The price is right for the quality- you get what you pay for. My blowouts are amazing and always feel like a million bucks walking out of Essence. I look forward to seeing Isaac and it's not just the shampoo massage or the amazing blowouts, but I enjoy our conversations! He's sincerely a great person! I'm a firm believer that people do business with people... (call in advance because he books up fast!!)

What a find! Gil was recommended to me by a friend, and he sure didn't steer me wrong. Gil is my…read morenew hair cutter. He gave me exactly the haircut I wanted. He was personable and fun to talk to, and everything about the experience was so easy. Salon de la Cruz is an upscale salon, but without a hint of pretentiousness. Everyone I encountered was nice and down to earth, and the price was very fair. Parking wasn't too hard to find. The spots in front of the shop on Green Street were all taken, so I parked around the corner on the cross street (Catalina I think?) where there was a 2-hour limit. If you're looking for a good haircut in Pasadena, I highly recommend you try out Salon de la Cruz.

Very personable staff and v clean inviting space. The stylists all know each other and have worked…read moretogether for years and it is a great place to get your hair done and relax. Highly recommend the staff here . I've been here for highlights a couple times and I'm always very happy when I leave. Alphonso really cares about getting your hair right, and it shows in his excellent work ethic and communication skills.

Thank you Steven, my hair as always looks amazing when it's in your hands…read more Love the salon aside from the amazing haircut your massage chair at washing station is great almost fell asleep. Clean and a welcome environment can't wait to see you again. Loving my curls! My husband loves his haircut as well he was so nervous because of the language barrier and thought he was not understood. Steven to my husband surprised is Spanish speaker. He is definitely coming back.

It's hard to believe that the price for a hair cut comes with a head massage and complimentary wine…read moreor beer. Vanilla assured me the first time I visited that it was not just a promotion for the grand opening and four months later, it's still true! The space is great and really well-lit. They have areas for manicures, pedicures, and I think even permanent jewelry. It's like a one-stop shop for self-care. I came in for a haircut and was offered a drink right away. Vanilla was awesome. I had an idea of what I wanted, and he was able to take that and give me a more elevated version of it. He definitely understood the assignment! I already got a lot of positive compliments on the new haircut. During the haircut, Vanilla took me over to the high-tech massage chairs. It was so nice laying there while getting my head massaged and shampooed; I think I actually fell asleep. I left feeling relaxed and recharged. It still feels too good to be true, but I was reassured that the massage and wine will always be complimentary. There were no extra charges. The salon also has their own parking lot, though I was able to park on the streets without any issues.

I absolutely love coming to my hairstylist (Sandra) for my highlights! Before I started going to…read moreher, my hair was very damaged from other places, but she completely rebuilt and transformed my hair. She uses amazing products that keep my hair healthy and beautiful. One thing I really appreciate is how talented she is at mixing colors -- she always gets the perfect shade and makes my hair look so natural and beautiful. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who truly cares about hair health and knows what they're doing!

I've been going to Prodigy hair salon - Sandra Lopez for about 10 years now. I can't believe I…read morenever did a review. I found her because I was looking for a blonde expert. I've been to all kinds of salons all over San Marino and Pasadena, and nobody could get my blonde the right color, and highlighted the way I wanted it. I looked for a blonde expert on yelp and I stumbled on Prodigy Hair Salon - Sandra. I believe it was God pointing me in the right direction. From the first time she did my hair she understood what I wanted. She makes it look easy, but I know it's not because many have failed. She really listens to you and helps you achieve your hair goals. The Prodigy salon used to be closer to where I live in LA, but I'm in Pasadena all the time. The new salon is right on Lake next to Macys with TJ Maxx above. When I have time, I get my hair done and get some shopping in as well. I would highly recommend Sandra for any of your blonde or coloring needs. She is a color expert, and she will tell you what is possible with your hair color. I also really appreciate Sandra's technique in weaving the bleach color in my hair. She is very talented in the placing of highlights so that it looks natural and consistent. Thank you Sandra

Today is my first time here and I'm happy about the experience. The studio is small and clean with…read morea welcoming vibe. I got my hair bleached and colored by Kazu; he is very polite and detail-oriented. The outcome looks just like my reference photo. Overall very happy with the experience.

Noriko is a very experienced stylist and tells you things exactly as they are. She is honest with…read moreher opinions about what will work and what won't. I found Noriko very relatable and look forward to getting my next haircut with her.