Byu-Te

For the past couple of years, I’ve gone to other hairstylists and wasn’t fully satisfied with my cuts or color. I always left bummed out for not getting what I wanted. But now Val is definitely my girl to go. She knew exactly what I wanted and gave me one of the best haircuts in a very long time. I loveddd my layers and Balayage. I get so many compliments on my hair, I even get shy when strangers come up to me and tell me I have beautiful hair. Thank you so much Val! Not only is she so sweet and friendly, but she’s so professional and had great ideas for my long, super thick hair. I couldn’t be happier with her service.

Val is my go to hair stylist! I’ve been going to Val for the last 5 years and I have not regretted it! I’ve tried other stylists and have been disappointed.
Val knows how to work with my hair. She understands how thin and volumeless my hair could be and works with it to give it life. She knows how I hate maintaining my hair so she cuts and colors it so I don’t have to spend hours fixing my hair in the morning when I’d much rather sleep in. I come to her with an idea and she takes it to another level and creates something even better. I’ve come to her a few times with no clue of how I want to cut my hair… and I walk out extremely happy with what we came up with. She looks at your face shape, length, and talks you through what would best suit your style and I love that she can do that! I’ve been growing my hair out just recently and she’s seen me through tons of short hairstyles and since she knows I’m growing my hair, she trims it and adds more volume without sacrificing its length.
Most people ask where I get my hair done because they love the cut (remember, I hate fixing my hair, so that says a lot about how she cuts my hair to fall nicely even when I don’t fix it!)
Ambiance: salon is clean, bright, and welcoming. She offers water and snacks to her customers! And Val is extremely personable that when I go to her, I feel like I’m catching up with an old friend. She gets to know who you are!
Location: has a cute bright red door and is next to a vintage clothing store. Parking can be tricky, but I usually end up parking in front of the cleaners on the other side.

I’ve been following Val for over 10 years now and was so excited when I found out Byu-​te was opening so close to home!
Val always knows what to do with my hair, I don’t even have to tell her. She always comes up with the best ideas and my hair always looks great!

Azelle is fantastic hairstylist! she makes everything happen. You just have to tell her what you want! I’ve tried many places in the past and She’s has been the best out of all the places and I’ve tried. So I don’t plan to leave and I will recommend her to al my friends.
Azelle is very patient and gentle with my hair, I’ve been bleaching my hair for years and I’ve gotten my hair/​scalp burned in the past. When I told Azelle that my scalp is very sensitive and I can’t really handle the bleach for too long. She stopped using the heater on me and always reassured and asks me if my scalp are okay. My hair always comes out the way I wanted and I’ve gotten so much compliments from friends and co workers. Her prices are fair because you get what you paid for. She uses good products and she’s not cheap about it.
Don’t worry about being in an awkward silence while getting your hair done because she’s very easy to talk to and sweet :) If Azelle ever cuts me off I wouldn’t know what to do!

Azelle did it again! Dying to have a change for my long neglected hair. And I have tried so many places for a new try but no one ever compare to her. She really listens and remembered what I prefer n stuck to it! Every time I come here I am a happier person as I always feel I have been treated right! And her price is very reasonable compare to most SGV decent salon. All you 626 girl need to come n make appointment, you deserve the best n she is the best!

Val is a hair genius! I’ve been going to her for over 10 years now and I have to say I’ve never been disappointed. Every time she does my hair it always ends up better or exactly how I want it. She also gives great hair tips to keep our color as long as possible. She is very professional and knows what products to use for our hair type. My family also goes to her and most of my friends whom I’ve referred to her ended up staying with her.
Pricing: she is fair on pricing especially with her level of expertise. Trust me go to Val! You will end up happy with your hair results
Ambiance: so cute! It’s a little hair and makeup studio very decorative and clean. She also has a little patio area in the back if you need air. Oh and I forgot to mention she gives free coffee, tea, water bottle and little cookies for her customers.
Overall I give 5 stars because of all my hair cuts color highlights she has done with my hair I’ve been happy with.

I have had Azelle cut my hair in the past and she always did an awesome job so I never had a doubt that I wanted her to do my hair for my wedding. And of course, Azelle did a great job! She did my hair and my bridesmaids hair this past Saturday for my wedding. For the trial, she did 2 hairstyles, both of which were both gorgeous but I decided to go with half up and half down which she did perfectly. My bridesmaids had a loose side bun which looked beautiful on the girls! Will definitely be recommending her to my girlfriends!

Been leaving in the area for a few years and for some reason could not find a stylist that my hair likes. My cousin referred Azelle, who she found through Groupon. It would not hurt trying to try her out I did! The first time I met her she easily put me at ease. I wanted a low maintenance hairstyle and stay dark. I told her my bachelorette was that night, and she amped my big curls that stayed on for a couple of days. I also had my make-​up done there with her brother, Patrick. I left there feeling all glamorous.
My second session, I wanted to go ombré. I was a little nervous since I have been dark for a few years. But ‘lo and behold, I loved how she made my hair look! It looked great on natural lighting with the caramel color weaved in. Again, I felt like a glamour star.
Azelle styled mine and my cousins hair twice and both times, we loved it. Her personality is amazing and she is great at making you feel welcome. I like the fact that she is by appointment only so she only concentrate on one client at a time. It is a small studio with street parking. I love their set-​up. Azelle know what she’s doing when it comes to hair and her brother, Patrick, is a make-​up pro.

Love Valerie. I drive all the way from Long Beach to do my hair there. She’s great with color, cuts and extensions. She’s great about accommodating my unpredictable work schedule and VERY patient with all the changes I constantly want in my hair. Yet knows how to tell me no! that wont work, or try THIS, it will look nice. Thumbs up!

My experience with Azelle was awful. First, she confirms and reschedules my appointment time without a 24 hour notice which she demands. I was a couple of minutes late so she told me she was not going to style my hair which was included in the Groupon I purchased. She did not do a good job with the highlights. They are brassy and only on my bangs, which is so random. My roots were only retouched on the top of my hair and she did not apply a gloss as promised. She pulled my hair the whole time she was doing it. She blow dried my hair in a way that it made it super frizzy. I came home and styled my own hair and was still disappointed. To my dismay my hair was now three different colors, and not in a cute ombré or bayalage. I was horrified. The cut was not impressive either. I contacted her and there was no effort on her part to fix my hair. Her response was to go to another stylist. Ummm, hello?
I’m so glad for Groupon, they refunded me my money.
I was optimistic going to her based on reviews and pictures but somehow I am convinced she cherry picks what gets posted. Extremely disappointed. Go at your own risk. Seriously!

Azelle really is a pleasant, friendly, professional. She is talented and easy to talk to. She listened to my preferences, and offered suggestions and styling tips. I definitely plan to visit her again!

Azelle is amazing! I am so glad I found her, she is my go to for amazing color and cuts. She is amazing with blonde too, I have dark brown hair and she makes me look like a natural blonde! I recommend Azelle to everyone who wants beautiful color or a cool new cut or trim! Thank you Azelle!

I found Azelle by using hashtags on Instagram. I fell in love with her work and was lucky enough to get an appointment on such short notice!
I drove about 45 minutes to get to studio, it’s a small studio, nonetheless very cute and edgy with a very pleasant environment.
First off, My hair was a hot mess when I came in, and I left the salon feeling beautiful, encouraged, and happy! That has never happened for me .it’s got to count for something when you go home and your husband does a double take and tells you the splurge was worth it !
Not only did Azelle do a great job cutting my hair, but she was so sweet, nice, and fun to talk to!
I’ve always wanted to have a go to hair dresser, and at last I have found her! I asked for layers that framed my face and to keep the length. She totally respected my wishes and even though the cut was a little out of my typical budget it was worth EVERY penny! I will definitely be coming back to her from now on! Not only is her work awesome, but her personality and joy is contagious ! So sweet! Ask for Azelle when you go to elev8!

Been seeing Val for almost 10 years when she used to be in Montebello. I have extremely thick hair and she is the only one who knows how to cut, layer and give me a blowout. Sounds simple enough? Not if you have hair like mine. Like I said, extremely THICK.
I like that she doesn’t take that razor thing to thin out my hair. She can do it with her shears and that really makes a difference. I dont have the ugly choppy layers.
It’s really great that I can literally text her at any time and she’s see me right away, even on her days off sometimes.
Thanks Val! Hope you stay put in So. Pasadena! Haha

Clean salon. They also sell makeup. Been going to Valerie for about 4 years now. I drive from San Clemente to South Pas just to see her… she’s that good. She and Patrick did our hair and makeup for my San Diego wedding. It turned out so well for the photos. I trust her suggestions and she’s creative.

I’m in the tv news biz, and was used to driving to the Westside for cuts and color from stylists I had met on the job. Although I live in Pasadena, it had been difficult to find someone close to home who embodied the same on-​trend level of sophistication. Then I met Azelle. She’s everything you would ever want in a stylist — she’s talented with color, fast with her scissors, highly organized, genuinely warm and just the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. And her prices are very reasonable. Five stars.

I’m extremely picky when it comes to my hair, and am very specific with what I want and usually come armed with pictures. Yes, I am totally one of THOSE clients. I started looking for a new hair stylist in LA a year and a half ago after my former stylist of 3 yrs burned the upper one third of my poor forehead with bleach just days before my trip to the Bahamas and had me out there looking like a spotted leopard (oh yes, she was quite the gem)!
I came across Azelle’s website and was impressed with the caliber of her work. Making an appointment was quick and easy. In person, she was so friendly, trendy and genuinely sweet and she took the time to fully understand what I wanted in terms of color, cut and overall look, while adding in her own suggestions and ideas. I have really long and thick hair, so I am used to being at the salon for 4 – 5 hours every time I get it done. However, Azelle had me in and out within 2.5 hours and my hair was absolute PERFECTION! This chick is talented!
Needless to say, I have faithfully been going back to her ever since. It’s hard to find a consistently great hair stylist, so when you are lucky enough to come across one, you gotta stick with them… unless they end up burning your forehead with bleach of course! Haha. In which case you should definitely cut off all communication and run. In all seriousness, Azelle is the real deal… you won’t be disappointed! I plan on moving to Chicago soon, but will still come back to see Azelle in LA when I need my hair done… she’s THAT good!

This is a great little salon! Azelle is wonderful — very attentive and friendly, and at the same time, really professional. She has found that great balance between being creative if you need a lot of direction (like I do), and paying attention to what you say you want. As a bonus, this studio has the most comfortable wash bowl you will ever find! Awesome for someone who has neck issues! Call ahead to get an appointment — you won’t be sorry!

Azelle did an amazing job. If you drive by fast you might miss the salon, and it is appointment only. It is super cute on the inside. Azelle is very nice and incredibly talented.
I found Elev8 on Groupon and took the risk based on a good Unilocal review and her website. It was absolutely worth it. I had red hair for ten years and then attempted to strip it out and go back blonde a few months ago. The results were less than successful. When I came to Azelle I still had a lot of red in the lenths of my hair and really long roots with blonde highlights. I am now a blonde again. No red. No roots. It is beautiful and natural.
Give Azelle a call. You will not be disappointed.

My hair looks great. Azella was great. She knows hair. My haircut is great she styled if after. I got the groupon package! Great experience, scheduling was easy and no wait time