Precision cuts, lived-in color.
Danish design, California ease, good vibes only.
Color, to me, is chasing that shade you had as a kid.
After a whole summer outside — sun-bleached and a little wild. Hand-painted tones that grow out softly. "Oh, this? I've been in Hawaii."
Haircutting is all about details. I'm a little OCD about shape. Once that's right you can kind of shred it as much as you want, but you have to start with a strong shape.
Honest advice, good light, and the time to get it right.
— Nikolai
A short menu, done exceptionally well.
Every appointment begins with a consultation. Prices start from; your stylist will confirm on the day.
Haircut
A precision cut shaped to your hair's natural fall — finished with a styling lesson so it works at home.
Scandinavian Blonde
This is a lifestyle choice as much as a color service. Blonde, blonde, blonde.
Send photos for a color consult →Restorative Treatments & Glosses
We'll discuss bonding, glossing and masks the day of your appointment, once we've gotten our hands in your hair.
The portfolio.
A look at recent cuts and color.
One team, one standard.
Nikolai
Danish by way of Santa Cruz. After working with and for some of the best stylists in LA, Nikolai is bringing precision cuts and sun-kissed color to South Pasadena.
Autumn Gutierrez
LA native. The darker side of Hair by Nikolai. Tattoos, horror movies, rich beautiful browns — it's what's made her indispensable to the people who need to look on point, every day.
Five stars, and then some.
"If Nikolai ever starts a cult, I'm joining. The man is a follicular savant, a blowdrying demigod. He doesn't just cut hair — he reads your aura, channels your higher self, and then makes you look like someone who drinks enough water and gets 8 hours of sleep."
"I moved here from Chicago and it's always nerve wracking to find a new stylist, but I found my forever go-to in Nikolai. I'd travel far and wide to see him for my cut and color — I always leave with a bombshell blowout. You won't be disappointed!"
"Nikolai is a literal hair genius — he's the only one I can trust with cutting my curls! He's helped me maintain my locks and was there for my short hair transformation. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to look and feel their best."
We're fussy so you don't have to be.
You'll find Nikolai behind the chair inside Ecco Salon in South Pasadena. Book online in under a minute, or send a note and we'll find a time.
- Address
- Ecco Salon
1017 El Centro St
South Pasadena, CA 91030 - Hours
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Wed – Fri8:30 – 6:30Secret SundayInvite onlySat, Mon & TueClosed
- Social
- @hairbynikolai