Blackbyrd

When it comes to professionalism, hospitality and perfect color, go see Kymmie! I highly recommend her. She communicates every step and makes you feel so confident. There’s no surprises, and I left LOVING my hair. If you want to sit down, relax and never worry about the end result, book your appointment now!

Finding a hairstylist that I like let alone near LA has taken me 4 years. I moved from San Diego 4 yrs ago and was loyal to my stylist. I’m so happy I finally decided to try someone new. I went into BB in a hair crisis and I’m so happy Pamela heard me out, acknowledge the emotional hair mess I was in and gave me good solid advice in cutting my hair. I wanted to rock my new do for a few days before reviewing and everyday I’m so pleased with the way my hair falls. I’m the type that doesn’t do much to my hair; Pamela worked with that information, my hair texture, length and I couldn’t be happier with my new do! Also, the hair salon is super adorable and Pamela is lovely! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!

I’ve followed Pamela everywhere she has been because I’ve never found anyone who can work with my hair so well, and she is a lovely person. she has great ideas, but is never pushy or aggressive with my hair. I’m so happy she has her own salon, which is so pretty and comfortable. I highly recommend this salon to everyone.

Pamela is high strung girl, Almost sent me away cuz I was unsure of what I wanted and cuz I didn’t want to do exactly what she wanted. Do not go to this place if you need advice on what to do w haircut cuz if you do not do what she wants she may kick u out of place.

This place is such a treat! I love the vintage furniture inside the beautiful California bungalow. Pamela gave me such a great cut! I’m so happy to have found my new salon in south Pasadena.

Blackbyrd salon is awesome. I get my cut done by Pamela and color by Cristen. Pamela gave me the perfect layered bob. And, Cristen gave me the perfect highlights. The color complemented my skin tone and brought out the layers of the haircut. They are a great team. The haircut and color always grow out nicely. Now, that’s a sign of excellent work. I’ve gotten my color done my Kymmie in the past. She also does a nice job! The salon itself has a cool vintage look. When you’re at the salon it feels like you’re hanging out with friends as your getting your hair done. Love this place. Highly recommend.

My daughter received the cutest pixie cut — she looks great and the stylists was wonderful and very nice!

Kimmie is the best hair colorist! No one can beat her style! I can’t go anywhere without getting compliments and she always delivers!

CRISTEN KNOWS COLOR. Yes, bring some photos and yes, she’ll figure it out. NYC trained at Bumble & Bumble and I forget the other salons but BIG NAMES and she’s HERE! Whaaa. Gorgeous studio too btw. call already.

I love me some Kymmie! I moved to Dana Point 2 years ago but I will only see Kym for my hair color. She always knows what I want to accomplish and makes it look even better than what I imagined it to look like without any damage or dryness to my hair.
The little salon has a very cute home/​vintage feel.

This is the salon I’ve been searching for and I can’t imagine why I would ever go anywhere else. Pam has been cutting my parents and younger brothers hair for YEARS and recently my mom suggested I go and check out her new salon.
The salon is GORGEOUS. The attention to detail here is just so far beyond what I would ever expect to find in a salon. It’s almost like you get to take a vacation from real life for a few hours and just enjoy being in a beautiful and well thought out environment.
Beyond the interior though, the service is just impeccable. Pam does such a great job with my hair. I love that she cuts it so that it’s easy for me to maintain on my own. I also love that my hair looks amazing for DAYS after she styles it. I bought the shampoo and conditioner that they use in the salon and I’ve been receiving compliments on my hair ever since I started using it.
My only regret is that I didn’t start coming here sooner.

Sincere, beautiful, elegant, talented, and down to earth vibe and people populate this parlor. You can’t go wrong getting your hair did here.

Black Byrd is the best salon I’ve ever been to. The vibe and aesthetic of the salon is 1930s chic: vintage with jazz playing and fresh smelling flowers. It’s so relaxing to be in there. Honestly I want to do a photo or video shoot in there!
In addition to an adorable interior, Pamela gives amazing haircuts. She’s sweet and nice, and she really listens to what I have to say. Not only does she listen, but she always confirms my hair choices with me. I’ve been getting my hair cut with Pamela for over a year now. The best part is that they grow out so well. She’s great to talk to about how I want my hair in the present and when it grows out a bit, and she’s amazing with informing me on products and how I can do my hair on my own. I recommend Black Byrd to all my friends.

Do not look any further for your hair needs. Blackbyrd is absolutely the BEST salon. I seriously look forward to my haircuts. I am so pampered here! The salon is so cute and so calming. The girls make you coffee in a French press ! Pam and Kimmie are so lovely. They are the BEST hair stylists me and my friends have ever come across. I have been going to Pam for my haircuts and I plan on staying with her til I die. Pam is a hair GENIUS! She is so good at knowing exactly what hair style looks good with your face shape. And also, if you have a specific style in your mind, she will cut it exactly how you imagined it. Ive come to trust her touch so much and just tell her to do her thing with my hair and it always turns out unbelievably beautiful. She is so good at cutting hair in a way that it falls in such a beautiful way. Because of her, I haven’t had to style my hair anymore. It’s not the products that get you hair that is easy to work with, it’s your haircut! Now, I just get out of the shower, put on an anti-​frizz cream and let my hair be and it already looks styled because of how she has cut it. I’m the biggest fan and just like I’ve told all my friends to come to Blackbyrd, I recommend you to give these beautiful girls a try with your hair needs!

Today I had my hair appointment with Pamela and it was fantastic. To start, I was offered something to drink and since it was a bit chilly I figured I’d request a cup of coffee. Wow! I was given a beautiful cup of freshly pressed coffee! It was such a treat. I wanted a completely new hair cut so I was a bit nervous. Pamela delivered! What I loved most was that she provided me with tips on how to style my hair at home to get the same effect. The entire experience was great! The décor of the salon is like no other. If you want to be treated well and feel great when you leave, you MUST try Blackbyrd!

SO in LOVE with this place. Pamela completely SAVED my hair after this completely unqualified stylist hacked it just a couple weeks before. She was so amazing at understanding the style I wanted and making it work with my hair, face and style. I have no trouble wearing my hair down now with confidence! The atmosphere is ADORABLE. It’s so cozy, clean and chic! Sipped some tea, listened to fab tunes and got the most amazing hair cut ever. Can’t wait to lighten up my hair for the summer with Cristin!

There are several things to consider when choosing the perfect salon. First, is the stylist a master of their craft? Pamela, who happens to be the owner of blackbyrd, certainly is. She’s been cutting my hair for several years now, and she always manages to do an impeccable job. She is great at listening to my requests, examining pictures of what I want, and then creating that ‘do in a way that works for my hair, face, and overall look. She’s a perfectionist when it comes to cutting hair, which I love – fine tuning at the end. She’s easy to talk to and also gives a darn good head massage during your shampoo. I’ve recommended many friends, and they’ve done nothing but sing her praises.
Lucky for me, my colorist, Cristen, is now at blackbyrd as well. I like to brighten up my blond, and Cristen is fantastic at natural looking highlights. She’s equally adept at my requests for «this color blond» (holding out a picture of Sienna Miller) as she is at, «I don’t know… brighter? More platinum than honey?»
While there may be other talented stylists/​colorists in LA, the thing that sets blackbyrd apart is the setting. Each detail is unique and well thought out: from the tin wall at the washing station, to the French tunes playing on the antique record console, to the vintage handkerchiefs to dry your hands in the restroom. These details, combined with the small size of the salon, create a warm, inviting environment. Like you’re spending the afternoon with friends. Perhaps with tea sandwiches and Lillet nearby.

I LOVE this place! It’s more of a quaint, stylish, old-​fashioned parlour than a typical salon, and I love that warm, welcoming homey feel with its style and record player! Somewhere you feel you’d really like to hangout all day. Salons are usually so stark and smell of weird chemicals and heated hair, but this is the kind of place where you smell cookies baking and are offered tea as if you’re the guest in a friend’s Victorian living room. Yes, please.
Pamela, the Creator of this beautiful, unique space, is a wonderful, caring, talented woman who puts you at ease and really listens to what you want. And will communicate well even if you’re not sure of what you want, so you will end up with what you want, regardless of your inability to articulate it on your own.
She’s not your average hair stylist: you will feel like you’ve just made a new friend, and you have! A friend who makes you look and feel good. She’s meticulous in everything from the overhaul of the space to how she cuts and styles your hair. You will leave happy.
I HIGHLY recommend coming here for a cut or style! Especially if you have never really liked the feel and energy of a typical salon. This is what you’ve been looking for.

After moving from NYC last summer I had tried to hold out and stay loyal to my NY stylist of 5 years, but after meeting Pamela I knew she’d take care of me. Pamela is very thoughtful about her work and is a great communicator so you’re confident that she knows exactly what you want or offers great suggestions on ways to mix things up. I have thin/​fine long hair and somehow she finds a way to layer my hair so that it miraculously has volume! I let my hair air dry most days because the cut is that good. I can just spray some sea spray to bring out the layers and I’m done. My sister has natural big curls and very thick hair and Pamela has also made her hair low maintenance and fabulous!
On top of her amazing skills, she is also one of the nicest and warmest people I know. I so look forward to catching up with her from the chair and always leave feeling more beautiful inside and out because of her.
To top it all off, Blackbyrd is one of the most beautiful spaces I’ve ever been in. The décor makes you feel like you’ve strolled into a gorgeous old parlor that contains lovely music and fantastic company. I believe most (if not all) of the products used are natural and/​or vegan and leave my hair smelling and looking great. I’ve slowly transitioned to Pamela’s suggestions of shampoo, conditioner and prep products and my hair has never been healthier. I’m also very proud to support a local, independent business like this one built by strong and very talented women.