South Pasadena, CA Beauty and Salons

Though Salon Xia exists within a century-old cottage, its interior is nowhere near outdated. And that’s because owner Mark Mayner decided to keep the space airy, bright, and clean through the use of stained wooden accents and large, sun-soaked windows. Such contemporary touches wrap around the salon space, where stylists can often be found coloring and highlighting hair with high-end products including Aveda Full Spectrum and Redken Color Fusion dyes. The stylists also reach for Unite haircare products as they create new 'dos that are further informed by ongoing teachings from the Toni and Guy Academy.

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Touché Salon and Day Spa bedecks bodies in unique adornment as specimens are primped and pampered in a stylish, relaxing environment furnished with polished tile floors and cushy chairs. A skilled stylist will shampoo tresses before a final blowout blow-dries the 'do into a sleek sculpture of sophistication. Finish the look with a beautiful bauble from the BoobooSheek line of jewelry, which forges its handmade pieces with scintillating Swarovski crystals and natural stones. Feel free to pick out the piece that best evokes the ear's perceptiveness (most from $15–$75) or the wrist's resemblance to singer-songwriter Pat Boone (most from $20–$100).

Although it has been a staple in the heart of old-town Pasadena for 14 years, Tangles Salon doesn't rest on its laurels. Its team is committed to continual education and beautifies clients with the latest products and techniques. Owner Cathy Sripramong was a L'Oréal Professionnel educator for 7 years, most of the stylists have been designing hair for more than 20 years, and the salon was recently one of a select few to undergo training with Andrew Bartfield—color master and former head of education for L'Oréal Professionnel. This thirst for knowledge and extensive experience earned them Pasadena Weekly Reader Recommended awards in 2010 and 2012 and an appearance on a 2008 episode of TLC's Real Simple. Real Life.

One of the salon's signature services is the DevaCurl Curly Girl dry haircut—a process that, like carving your name on the seat of a Tilt-A-Whirl, takes about 90 minutes and produces distinctive curls. The hair tamers also specialize in balayage and ombre highlights, straightening treatments, and extensions, and are certified in nonsurgical hair replacement.

Emilie Davidson Hoyt's interest in natural beauty products can be traced back to a single bar of lavender soap tucked beneath her pillow. A memento from one of her father's business trips, the fragrant bar remained close to Emilie while she slept, comforting her with its calming aroma. Throughout her childhood, Emilie suffered debilitating migraines that made her ultrasensitive to the chemicals and fragrances typically found in cosmetic products. Her condition was so bad that one of her high school teachers predicted she wouldn't succeed in college or keep a steady career.

Not only did Emilie graduate from college, she went on to found her own natural skincare company, LATHER, which initially only made olive oil–based soaps. Those soaps have since been mentioned in The New York Times, and the company has gone on to produce a full line of body, face, hair, and home products, which have appeared in other renowned publications. Emilie’s products nourish customers not only at three retail locations, but also at spas, boutiques, and hotels across the globe.

LATHER’s holistic, organic-leaning products beautify users without synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, or animal testing, and contain paraben-free preservatives and sulfate-free cleansing agents whenever possible. They also serenade olfactory senses with essential oils, vitamins, and rare fruits and herbs, and now arrive in earth-friendly EcoPure packaging, which, unlike a mummy's “No Microbes Allowed” t-shirt, accelerates natural biodegradation. LATHER maintains environmentally conscious practices, such as an in-store container recycling program and donations to worldwide reforestation projects.

Glenoaks Laser Center’s skilled technicians zap away signs of aging with four advanced laser systems and use Obagi skincare products to keep exteriors healthy. The heated beams of the Candela GentleLase system remove unwanted hair from any skin type, and the built-in cooling system keeps skin comfortable. The crystals floating through the SmartPeel microdermabrasion machine gently exfoliate the face as two built-in antiviral filters keep out bacteria and bellybutton lint trying to relocate to the chin. Glenoaks Laser Center prides itself on using advanced technology and creating a spa-like atmosphere through chic furnishings and elegant decor.