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 Salon
54 South Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-844-5042

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