My New Hair by Christopher Duran | Crowned Studio Salon in Pasadena

Feb 23

Olivia Frescura Short Medium Layered Long Bob Lob Brunette Dark Hair Christopher Duran Hair Cut Hairstylist Los Angeles Pasadena Crowned Studio Salon

I've had shorter hair for about three years now- and while it seems everyone always wants long locks, I've found it to be too much of a hassle. But now, with the lob trend (that's definitely here to stay), everyone is doing a cropped cut. Shorter hair is just so easy- it dries easier, and plus- it makes you 10x more sassy (or is that just me?). A few weeks ago I headed over to Crowned Studio Salon in Pasadena to visit Christopher Duran, who has been cutting my hair since I was 15 (yikes), to refresh my short lob.

I had been thinking of growing out my hair to be collarbone length, but since I hadn't cut my hair since May I was way overdue to book using their scheduling software. I decided to get some short, choppy layers that make a plain lob have a bit more attitude. I think I'll be growing my hair out after this to be longer, but now that I have a fresh cut it'll hopefully look good as it grows (unlike it did before!). Chris is the king of layers- whenever my hair was longer, he could make my long, thick hair feel as light as a feather.

I love going to Crowned because the interior is so cool- sure, that has nothing to do with the hair, but I appreciate a good aesthetic. Crowned has been voted as the best salon in both Pasadena Weekly (2009-2014) & The Los Angeles Times (2001 & 2012)- and for good reason. Not only are they a full service hair salon from cuts, colors, and styling, they also have a blow dry & beauty bar called Gorgeous upstairs. I haven't been up there yet, but a dry (no shampoo) blow out for $20 and a blowout with shampoo for $30 are prices that are hard to be beat! You can also get updos and makeup services!

If you're in Los Angeles, definitely head over to Crowned and tell Chris I sent you! Regardless of if you want something long or short, Chris has your back (or your head).Crowned Studio Salon54 South Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91105626-844-5042