Ecco Hair Studio

12/29/06

Gillian is the BEST!!! by christina d. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I heard about Gillian from a few friends who's highlights and cuts I loved. In the past the highlights I'd recieved didn't go all the way to the roots and looked unnatural and either too brassy or too platinum. I would leave every high end, westside salon feeling like I paid too much, and looked like I'd gotten a cookie cutter weave and the same long layers that everyone has. I'd usually have to purchase products at the salon to fix the damage done to my hair by the stylist!

When I met Gillian and asked for suggestions and showed her some pictures of hair color and cuts that I actually liked she was so helpful and made me feel at ease right away. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable with the color line but she actually listened to what I really wanted and gave me helpful suggestions. I knew right away that I was in good hands. I was in and out faster than I had ever been before. I couldn't believe that I was actually colored and cut by the same stylist without being passed around and moved around having to explain what I wanted over and over.

After the shampoo, I saw the color and was actually shocked that the color was exactly what I've wanted since I started coloring my hair 10 years ago. The cut went the same way and was actually created not just done. Then to my amazement, the blowdry gave my hair volume which is tough to do with my hair texture. I didn't have to wash it for days nor touch up the blowdry after rolling out of bed.

The salon has a lovely ambiance and Gillian's prices are beyond reasonable. Gillian is a REAL artist and the only person I'll ever let touch my hair again! You saved my hair and I'm FINALLY THRILLED WITH THE COLOR AND CUT!!! I've never had so many (any) compliments on my hair and will send everyone I know! Thanks 1,000,000...and see you soon!

11/21/08

Love this salon - Fun Vibe and Great Service

by MiniLady at Citysearch

I have been a client at ECCO for nearly a year and it's time to share my enthusiasm. Robert does my color and cut, and evert time I leave it looks and feels great. Today it dawned on me what an eclectic and diverse salon it is - something for everyone. All hair types were being catered too in the festive atmosphere. I surely do not miss my former "old lady" salon. The vibe is great and everything feels more chic and hip. I have tried several stylists there and have been please by the blowouts. I have even taken each of my three kids in for a great cut for special occasions. Stephen, one of the co-owners is always so welcoming, and I appreciate that each time I am in. Go try out ECCO - you'll love it! Plus - they seem to stay running on time. Once they actually called to say they were 15 minutes behind - who does that?!

03/14/08

Karina does a great job

by ahlemon at Citysearch

Ecco was recommended by a friend, and I have enjoyed every trip here. I went to Karina for foil highlights and a cut on more than one occasion. She is Vidal Sassoon trained, but charges less than others with similar training as she's still building her business. Of course it's still not cheap: about $150, but she does do a good job and does what I ask! Not many stylists listen as well! The salon experience is great: it's bustling and friendly, not stuck up at all. I have moved and the salon is too out of my way now, but I would recommend it to anyone in the Pasadena area for a quality job and a great experience.

• Pros: Free parking lot next door, great quality, enjoyable experience
• Cons: Not a great value, they only do hair so you can't get your nails done in the same visit

12/05/07

Didn't like the place.

by rwillia at Citysearch

Go to a professional salon with a solid reputation instead. Bad haircut. Took months to grow out. A friend had a bleach job where her hair almost fell out. It was really bad.

• Pros: parking
• Cons: Staff not friendly & ambience