Ecco Hair Studio

08/16/08

Mark Taylor Gets 5 Stars, I'd Give ECCO 2.5 by Jane D. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Mr. Taylor has been cutting my hair for over 20 years ...and I have not once left his chair unhappy. I have referred many-many clients to him who have all raved about how great he is. Yes, there are some ding-bats who work at the front desk (uh, hello? You answer phones for a living, get over yourselves!). Yes, the vibe is a little weird there (mainly because of a few bad apples, but the bunch in general are good ones), but not so much that I'd forego my hair cut from Mark. A lot of staff has come and gone because of drama there, so sometimes it feels like you're walking into a different place, but my good ole boy, Mark Taylor, has stayed put for a long time and avoids that nonsense. I suppose you must decide what's important to you. Do you want a world-class haircut? Do you want an atmosphere that leaves you weak at the knees? Do you want everyone to kiss your touche? You can find all of these qualities at different places, for sure, but you will not find the haircut that Mark can give anywhere, but at ECCO. He's so talented and he's fun to talk with. The man really does give good head! I don't go to ECCO for socializing or sipping lattes. I go there to get the haircut that I want and I always do.

If Mark Taylor is unavailable to cut, I book with Mari. She's REALLY good. I recommend her, too.

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