Business Details
Your Trusted Hair Salon in Pasadena for Precision Cuts & Color
At Upstairs Salon, we have dedicated ourselves to redefining the art of hairstyling through personalized service and technical excellence. With over two decades of experience, our team of stylists has cultivated a reputation for delivering precision cuts, vibrant coloring, and transformative treatments tailored to each client's unique needs. Our philosophy centers on active listening, ensuring every consultation begins with understanding your vision, hair history, and lifestyle before crafting a look that enhances your natural features. We specialize in addressing all hair typesthin, thick, wavy, or curlywhile maintaining a commitment to continuous education in emerging techniques and trends.Our intimate, light-filled space prioritizes comfort and tranquility, free from distractions, allowing our stylists to focus entirely on your experience. We stand by our work with an unwavering satisfaction guarantee, ensuring every client leaves feeling confident and refreshed. Our founder, Marina Bluvband, brings European-trained expertise and a passion for client-centric care, fostering a team that values skill, creativity, and integrity. From everyday styles to special occasion transformations, we approach every service with the same dedication to excellence that has earned us recognition as Pasadena's premier hair destination.
Services
Women's Haircuts
Men's Haircuts
Hair Coloring
Perm Services
Keratin Treatments
Precision Cuts
Face Shape Analysis
Hair Consultations
Special Occasion Styles
Hair Texture Solutions
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in precision haircuts and coloring.
- Our stylists specialize in handling all hair types, including challenging textures.
- We guarantee client satisfaction with personalized consultations and adjustments.
- Our team stays current with the latest techniques and global styling trends.
- We prioritize one-on-one attention with no double-booking during appointments.
What people say
Precision cuts
Personalized service
Expert color work
Relaxing atmosphere
Reasonable prices
Services
Women's Haircuts
Our precision haircuts for women focus on enhancing natural features through tailored techniques like Sassoon-style layering and texture-specific shaping. Each session includes a comprehensive consultation to align cuts with face shape, hair type, and lifestyle needs. Clients receive expert advice on maintaining style between visits while benefiting from our stylists' decades of experience in creating low-maintenance, growth-friendly looks.
Men's Haircuts
Specializing in sharp, modern men's haircuts using scissors-only techniques for clean lines and natural flow. Services emphasize age-defying styles and color solutions that maintain a youthful appearance while respecting individual preferences. Our stylists prioritize efficient, personalized service without compromising attention to detail in a relaxed, masculine environment.
Hair Coloring
From subtle highlights to full-color transformations, our color specialists use advanced techniques like balayage and natural tone matching to achieve vibrant, long-lasting results. Each session includes a hair health assessment to ensure color application complements existing texture while minimizing damage through nourishing treatment protocols.
Perm Services
Custom perm services designed to create lasting volume or waves tailored to hair type and desired maintenance level. Short and long hair options incorporate modern curl patterns that grow out naturally, with styling guidance provided to maximize longevity and adaptability across different hair textures.
Keratin Treatments
Professional keratin treatments address frizz and unruly hair through formaldehyde-free formulas that smooth strands while preserving movement. Each session includes a personalized consultation to determine optimal treatment intensity based on hair density and texture, ensuring results that maintain hair's natural integrity.
People
Marina Bluvband
Owner & Master Stylist
With over 20 years of experience, Marina Bluvband is a European-trained master stylist recognized for precision cuts and personalized service. Formerly operating within the Pasadena Hilton, she established Upstairs Salon to combine technical excellence with a client-focused environment. Her expertise in face shape analysis and hair texture solutions has earned her a loyal following among local and celebrity clients.
Questions
What makes Upstairs Hair Salon different from other salons?
We prioritize one-on-one attention with no double-booking, combining European-trained expertise with personalized consultations to create styles that enhance natural features while addressing specific hair challenges.
Do you offer services for all hair types?
Yes, our stylists specialize in handling thin, thick, wavy, and curly hair, with experts trained to address 'problem hair' through customized cutting and treatment techniques.
What pricing options are available?
Women's haircuts range from $60-$65, men's cuts at $40, with color services starting at $60 and keratin treatments available by consultation. We accept cash and checks only.
How can I book an appointment?
We operate by appointment only. Call us directly at 626-796-3646 to schedule, with recommendations to book at least three days in advance for optimal availability.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Pasadena, we serve clients from Glendale, South Pasadena, Arcadia, and Los Angeles who seek our specialized hair solutions and personalized service approach.
Do you provide guarantees for your services?
Yes, we stand by our work with a satisfaction guarantee, ensuring adjustments or revisions until you're completely satisfied with your results.
