I had another great cut today from Linda!! So easy to make an appointment here, and I love being in and out in no time at all with a fresh, new haircut! I always treat myself to a shampoo with a nice little scalp massage added in and leave happy! Thanks, Linda! read more

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I've been holding off on cutting my curly hair for months because either it's a gazillion dollars or no one knows how to handle textured hair. After reading some reviews and deciding to just go for it, I was so relieved to find that was not the case at this location. Josie sure knows what she's doing. She's such a sweetheart and actually listens to what you want! What a blessing and such a relief to finally have someone I can trust to cut my curly hair. Thank you so much, Josie. I will be a regular! read more

Josie is AMAZING!! I've been going to her for years and she has never disappointed. Literally the best hair stylist I've ever gone to. I HIGHLY recommend Josie. Love her!! Thank you Josie- wherever you go I will follow! Trust you with everything! Thank you Josie always read more

Grabbed an early am appoint with Linda-BAM if was fantastic!!! I wished I lived closer! read more

Scheduled an appointment for 12 noon. Arrived around 11:55 am, checked in at the kiosk, no one spoke to me. Finally at 12:15 pm as they took back the third person who arrived after us I asked when we'd be seen and if the other people had an appointment all she said was her appointment is with me. Sure, I didn't select someone during the appointment process but I shouldn't have to, to have my appointment honored or be given any sort of positive customer service. By 12:30 we still haven't been seen, no additional conversation to me from anyone. If you're running behind fine but say something. Awful experience do not recommend if you want somewhere that respects your time, treats you at all positively or acknowledges you as a customer. Finally taken back to a chair at 12:35 pm, which means we're missing our 1 pm lunch reservations. Not a great haircut either. Asked for shaggy hair with layers. She paid no attention to the natural cox in the hair so the back looked a mess chunky weird and uneven. Sides a bit uneven- when I pointed out she went too short on the other side and I gave up. I can fix it at home. read more

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color - Hair Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been coming to this location regularly for several years to color my roots. This place is always buzzing with loyal customers, and everyone (including me!) leaves looking fresh and seemingly happy and satisfied. Sometimes I make a same day appointment or just walk in. Each time. I am greeted with someone friendly and super good at what they do. I've worked with Josie and Veronica who are awesome. Josie knows my color, and what I need without exactly. Gracious and so friendly! Another big plus is, even as a walk in, there is seldom any wait. There is always seasonal decorations and everyone there vibes with each other which is so pleasant to witness. Love this place lots!!! read more

Recently had a cut and style by Josie, who was delightful. She is my daughter's hairdresser and was recommended to me for an updated hairdo. Josie is personable, professional and gave me a great new hairdo! read more

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Although I moved out of Pasadena I continue going to this location because of Victoria!! She always does an incredible job cutting and styling my thick, wavy hair. I'm so glad I met her--she is the best hairstylist I've ever had! read more

I never thought I would end up at a Fantastic Sams, but what I heard was wrong. This place was great. I really needed a trim for a meeting and thought what is the worst that can happen so I went in without a reservation. I only had to wait 20 minutes and this great woman called me and washed my hair, have me the trim I really wanted and even used a great conditioner. She blew it out and it looked great. The place is clean and comfortable. The service from the front desk to the woman that did my hair was great. I could not be happier. Now, I rarely go to Pasadena for a haircut, but if I am ever near there I will be back there. The prices are super reasonable. It is a chain and this is a good one so try it sometime. I was really happy with the result I got. read more

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Josie absolutely nailed my color and highlights. She gave my hair a fresh look without overdoing. The blend came out beautiful. I left feeling like a completely upgraded version of myself. Highly recommend her. read more

Just called to make an appointment and whoever answered the phone was super unprofessional. No phone etiquette whatsoever to the point where I said never mind I'll find some place else. read more

I've been going to the Lake Ave Fantastic Sams for several years now for my haircuts and I am always pleased with their work.i currently go to Josie and I really like how she cuts my hair just the way I want it. She styles it to where it looks like I have more hair than I do, which is great. I will be going back again and again. Thank you! read more

Had a wonderful experience with Josie, and Mila before her. So far everyone I've worked with here has been talented and sweet. I'll be coming back for sure (: sensational service for the price especially. read more

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Josie is the rare stylist who combines incredible expertise with genuine compassion, leaving you looking beautiful, feeling confident, and smiling. I recently visited this salon for the first time and had the pleasure of working with Josie. I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience. I arrived on a day when I was dealing with tremendous sadness, and from the moment I sat in her chair, Josie brightened my day. Her warm personality, kindness, and genuine compassion made me feel so much better. She has a way of making her clients feel comfortable, cared for, and valued. Not only is she an amazing person, but she is also incredibly talented. She cut my hair exactly the way I wanted it, paying close attention to every detail. I showed her a photo of the hair color I was hoping to achieve, and the result was an identical match. I was absolutely amazed by how perfectly she brought my vision to life. Josie is truly a one-of-a-kind stylist with a tremendous amount of expertise, knowledge, and professionalism. Her skill, attention to detail, and dedication to her craft are evident in every aspect of her work. I left the salon feeling beautiful, confident, and in a much better place emotionally than when I arrived. If you're looking for a stylist who is not only exceptionally talented but also genuinely cares about her clients, I highly recommend Josie. She is a true professional and a rare gem in her field. read more

Josie gave me a haircut today and I loved it! She was kind and wonderful. I highly recommend Josie for your next haircut :)

I come here to do my hair and Josie does it really well, They also have some really nice hair products when you wash and it makes your hair like super smooth. read more

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Josie and Linda are very talented. Linda understood my teenager's need and delivered on point, "the perfect cut." He wants to go back to Linda to maintain this look. As for me, Josie knew exactly what I needed for my damaged fragile hair. She gave my hair some life with a perfect trim and healthy product recommendation. Thank you ladies! Lusine, you were right, I loved them. We'll be back read more

Josie has done an amazing job bleaching my long, thick, curly hair. She's attentive, fast moving and enjoyable to be around. read more

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Josie is amazing! She gave my son a buzz cut and cut my daughters hair just the way we wanted it. She made them feel comfortable and welcomed. We will definitely be coming back to Josie for our haircuts! read more

I clearly told the stylist, M., I just wanted a trim and that I wanted my hair one length with no layers. She said ok. WELL, long story short, she trimmed off a little more than I had asked, but whatever. Then, she finished off with TEXTURING SCISSORS, which thinned the ends by more than an inch, thus making them more prone to split and have less volume. WHY OH WHY? You can even see this "technique" in their Google pics with straight hair (the ends). And I don't think the stylist even knew what texturing scissors were for . SO, I frustratingly went back and asked her to even it. She did it in a hurry and I lost even more length. Plus, I'm out $48! I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

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Been getting so many compliments on my cut and can't stop raving about how great this spot is! Josie was so sweet, gave me great tips on how to keep my hair healthy. But most importantly, she took my very dry/damaged hair that hadnt been cut in a year (time flies!) and brought it back to life with tons of body and movement. I didnt have to spend hours in the chair and you really can't be the price! Would give more than 5 stars if I could! Will definitely be coming back and encouraging all my friends to do the same! read more

I was looking for a place closer than my usual salon, and they were able to take me in right away. It was a pretty fast and comfortable experience, and didn't feel rushed. Paloma was my stylist and she was very attentive and kept checking in before cutting off any length. I told her I didn't mind losing a few inches as long as the dead ends were gone! But she still kept checking in lol which I appreciated. The haircut was $45, and $45 for optional styling. read more

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I went back and got a keratin treatment this time with Josie, she was lovely and did an amazing job with my hair :) read more

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Five stars for Linda! After visiting a few salons and leaving disappointed, I reached out on Yelp and was connected with her. Linda specializes in perms, so I decided to take a chance and stop by--and I'm so glad I did. From start to finish, she was friendly, attentive, and clearly cares about her clients. I showed her photos and described exactly what I was looking for, and she took her time to make sure it turned out right. She even walked me through how to style it at home afterward. If you're searching for a talented and friendly stylist, I highly recommend Linda--whether you want a perm or just a great haircut. Be sure to ask for her by name. Thank you, Linda!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Had my hair cut by Yeva today. She washed my hair so gently, and cut my hair perfectly. I am super happy with the result. Friendly, bright, nicely decorated salon. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend. read more

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We used to drive to Orange County for haircuts. That's the level of pickiness we're talking about. Then we met Josie. We are VERY particular about my 89 yr old grandma's hair. It's thin, needs serious TLC, and she is still sharp and extremely opinionated so a lot would be said if she doesn't like her haircut. Josie passed her standards with flying colors which is basically unheard of!! Of course I had to get my own haircut with her and wow. She's magic!! My hair grows beautifully, faster than expected, and I'm already plotting my next color with her. The salon is clean, appointments are easy to book, and all the ladies are lovely. Josie is especially warm, kind, and just a genuinely beautiful human. I'll follow Josie anywhere. Once my toddler has enough hair, she's skipping kid salons and going straight to her. If you care about your hair, book Josie. No notes!!! read more

1) open until 8 pm on a weekday! 2) affordable prices 3) great customer service Really needed a trim for long layered hair badly. Called & they welcomed walk-in. Two other places I called were closing, needed appointments, & was going to cost twice as much. Very satisfied w first time experience here & will definitely come back when I need another quick long layered haircut by Gary. Comfortable friendly vibe & yes there's a restroom. Check-in upon arrival on their iPad, love that they're up to date. They will take cash/card. read more

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I had a great experience getting my hair cut here. I will come back with the family. Josie was awesome!! Highly recommend. -Adam

I AM ALWAYS so impressed with JOSIE! She always takes the time to really hear me out and gives me exactly what I ask for. She's so gentle, patient, and makes every appointment such a comfortable experience. I never feel rushed, and she genuinely listens to what you want. Every visit is always a great experience, and I always leave loving my hair. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stylist who truly cares about her clients! I can't wait to go back and see her for my color treatment read more

3.5 stars to be exact. To keep this short and simple as possible. I was looking for a place to cut my hair.. it was getting way too long. So I dropped into FS with no appointment. They were super kind and asked me to check in. It was about 15-20 mins into my check in that they took me to cut my hair. The lady was super sweet. She asked what I wanted and I told her to shorten the top and just make it look good overall. She buzzed the sides, then took me over to shampoo my hair. While shampooing my hair she kept offering me products to buy, which I was not interested (I assume this is part of their job) but it was a bit irritating cause I just wanted a simple haircut). Then went back, put the top of my hair into a Mohawk shortened the top while holding my hair like a Mohawk down the middle and handed me the mirror as if she's done. I asked her if she could at least put some type of fade to the sides, she seemed like she didn't want to lol, but did it anyway. The whole haircut seemed pretty effortless. I've never had someone hold my hair up down the middle, cut it and be done. I was in and out in about 10-15 mins. I honestly don't like my haircut. I'll probably be fixing it at home. So my experience was not good with the actual haircut. BUT I would like to say that their customer service is great. Their store manager is very kind and attentive. The people who work there seem to be extremely kind. They seem to know what to do with all the women's hair that were there. I just personally didn't have a good experience. I don't know if I would recommend this place due to my experience, but they have great ratings on Yelp. It could just be my luck... read more

We've never had a bad experience here. Yeva and Josie are always great. We will be back

Have been to Josie a few times and she is great! Highly recommend. I will be taking my teens to her as well.

Josie is super sweet and my haircut by her is perfect!! Super happy with my cut from Josie. Thank you!

Josie has been cutting my hair and my kids' hair for quite some time now, and we wouldn't go anywhere else. She is absolutely amazing with my boys (ages 3 and 5) and is incredibly patient, kind, and great at making them feel comfortable during their haircuts. Anyone with young kids knows how important that is! She always listens carefully to what I ask for and consistently cuts their hair exactly the way I want it. The results are always clean, stylish, and just right for them. On top of that, she creates such a positive and relaxed experience every time we come in. If you're looking for someone who is talented, attentive, and wonderful with kids, Josie is the best. We're so grateful we found her! read more

I had such a great experience with Josie at the Lake Avenue location. I came in wanting a very specific look, something subtle, natural, and softly sun-kissed, more of an "old money" bronde with teddy chai brunette tones, and she truly understood the vision from the start. I had very grown-out balayage and was looking for a refresh that stayed close to my natural color while adding dimension and blending grays. Josie absolutely delivered. The highlights, toner, and haircut all came together so seamlessly, and the end result looks incredibly natural, rich, and flattering. It honestly just brightened up my entire face without looking overdone or too blonde. What stood out most was her attention to detail and her technique. She really knows color and took the time to place everything in a way that created soft, lived-in dimension. The blend is flawless and the grow-out is going to be so much more manageable. I really appreciated how thoughtful and precise she was throughout the whole process. You can tell she genuinely cares about her work and wants you to leave loving your hair. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out and will absolutely be going back to her. read more

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It's never a bad thing when your hair stylist is obsessed with how their work came out -- I haven't cut my hair in about two years (clearly), and I knew I needed a makeover. I found Josie's work here on Yelp, and when I called (same day) for an appt, she was available thankfully. I showed her pictures of the haircut I wanted and ideas for hair color, and she walked me through it all -- as we went along with the color process, she asked me what I wanted, and -- to make sure it was truly what I wanted -- she showed me color swatches of what she was envisioning to make sure it aligned with what I wanted (I really appreciated this because I was unsure of why would look good with my skin tone too). She also took the time to check in with me about the length of my haircut and would double- and triple-check her work as she dried it (another thing I loved because I have a horrible tendency to lean my head slightly to the right -- she noticed and make sure my hair was evened out). Overall, Josie's work was/is remarkable, and she was such a joy to talk with during the entire process. If you're looking for a great haircut and/or ombré balayage work -- definitely come see Josie here at Fantastic Sam's. She's amazing! Side note: all the stylists here were kind and professional with clients who came in (with appts and walk-ins). Please remember to be nice to the stylists -- they're people too! read more

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Josie was absolutely amazing. I get nervous about my hair, especially since it's short. I am non-binary, and wanted to have something that was versatile but aligned with my personality and style. I did background research on the stylists available and her reviews nudged me to book with her. She was a pro at identifying what I was trying to achieve: a long-awaited investment in going platinum from natural brunette as I transition into a more professional role that my style would complement, while staying true to my identity. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and there is a sense of community in the staff that makes the experience enjoyable from start to finish. For anyone new to this place, I wouldn't have concerns booking with any of the stylists, whether you're wanting a specific look or to explore a new style that you might not be able to name without being an expert in the language of the field. Pricing is reasonable, and I didn't feel oversold on services or products. They were also flexible when I had to reschedule. I have gone back twice so far and will continue as a loyal customer. read more

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Great service! Josie did a fantastic job with my hair. Super sweet and paid close attention to details. My hair looks healthy and cute. Will definitely be back. read more

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Rima was great! She was very friendly and gave me good suggestions for my thinning hair. I will definitely be back.

Loved my experience here with Josie. She did a fantastic job! I definitely recommend booking an appointment with her, she offered a smooth sailing experience and was kind and charismatic. read more