Sana Lim standing in his modern Pasadena salon
30+
Years behind the chair — Vidal Sassoon trained
Pasadena Hair Salon

One client at a time. Every service, personally by Sana.

No assistants, no rushing between chairs. I book a single guest at a time so I can read your hair — its length, its history, what it needs — and give it my full attention from start to finish.

Specializing in color root retouch, color correction, highlights & lowlights, permanent waves, keratin smoothing treatments, and precision cuts for every hair texture.

Studio 91 · 91 E Green St, Pasadena By appointment · 8am–4pm (626) 833-0610
Your hair isn't an assembly line. It deserves one pair of hands, start to finish.
— Sana Lim
About Sana

A Vidal Sassoon eye, honed over three decades.

Sana Lim trained at Vidal Sassoon and brought that precision back to his hometown of Pasadena. After 30+ years behind the chair, his instinct for individual needs is the thing clients return for — precision cuts that suit your lifestyle and work for every hair texture, permanent waves shaped for lasting, natural movement, color from subtle root retouches to full color correction and vivid transformations that grow out gracefully, and an honest read on what your hair can actually do.

Today Sana works independently at Studio 91 on East Green Street — a calm, private studio set apart from the bustle. Every appointment is his alone: he performs every service himself, books one client at a time, and personally handles the consultation so the time quoted matches the work your hair truly needs.

Personally Sana

No assistants or handoffs. Every cut, color, and finish is done by Sana himself.

One at a time

One guest booked per slot, so your time is undivided and your estimate is accurate.

Honest timing

Booking is personal so Sana can assess length and service first — then quote a realistic time.

Inside Sana's private Pasadena studio — styling chairs and pendant lighting
Bright, private interior of Studio 91 looking toward the entrance
The Studio

A quiet, private space — just you and Sana.

Tucked into Studio 91 on East Green Street, the chair sits away from the crowd. No cross chatter, no rushing between guests — a calm, one-on-one setting where the focus stays entirely on your hair.

Services & Pricing

A focused menu, priced from.

Every service below is performed by Sana personally. Prices start at the figures shown and are confirmed in your consultation, once Sana has seen your hair's length and condition in person.

Cuts

Women's CutConsultation, shampoo, cut & style
$120+
Men's CutTailored cut & finish
$85+

Color

Color RetouchSingle-process root refresh
$105+
Highlight / LowlightFoils for dimension
$150+
BalayageHand-painted, lived-in
$200+
OmbréSoft gradient
$200+

Styling & Treatments

Blow OutSmooth, voluminous finish
$55+
Flat IronSleek, polished
$45+
Keratin TreatmentSmoothing & frizz control
$300+

By Consultation

Color CorrectionPriced after assessment
Consult
Bleach & TonePriced after assessment
Consult
Permanent WavePriced after assessment
Consult

Deep conditioning, gray blending, and tint / semi-permanent color are available as add-ons. Final pricing depends on hair length, density, and condition — confirmed in your consultation.

How Booking Works

Booked by Sana, personally — and for good reason.

There's no auto-scheduler here on purpose. Sana handles each request himself so he can understand your hair before you sit down, quote a realistic time, and keep his chair to one guest at a time.

Request

Send a consultation request with the service you're after and a little about your hair.

Assess

Sana reviews your length, history, and goals — and confirms the right service and approach.

Quote timing

Based on your hair, you'll get an honest time estimate and a single, dedicated appointment.

Your visit

One client, start to finish, performed by Sana personally. No waiting, no handoffs.

Hours

By appointment · 8am–4pm. Sana is at the chair solo, so timing is set around you.

Payment

Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo (@Sana-Lim) accepted.

Cancellation

Please give at least 24 hours' notice so another guest can take the slot.

Ready when you are.

Send a consultation request and Sana will get back to you personally to find the right time and service for your hair.

Request a consultation
Portfolio

Real work, by Sana.

A selection of cuts, color, and transformations from the chair. For the latest, follow along on Instagram.

Transformations

Before & after.

Before and after: long textured hair to a polished brown bob with highlights
Length reset & highlightsFrom grown-out length to a polished, dimensional bob.
Before and after: long blonde hair to a platinum blunt bob with bangs
Platinum transformationLong, unstyled blonde reshaped into a crisp platinum blunt bob.
Before and after: dark smoky purple bob to a bright layered blonde
Color correctionA smoky purple lifted and corrected into a bright, layered blonde.
Before and after: frizzy wavy hair smoothed into a sleek, glossy keratin finish
Keratin TreatmentFrizzy, wavy texture smoothed into a sleek, glossy finish.
Before and after: dark brown hair transformed into golden light brown with chunky platinum money-piece highlights
Golden blonde & money piecesDark brown lifted to light golden brown with chunky platinum highlights.
Before and after: dark brown hair bleached and toned into a vibrant purple
Vibrant purpleDark brown lifted with bleach and toned into a vivid purple.
Before and after: men's hair transformed into a loose curly perm with an undercut
Men's loose curl permReshaped into a defined loose curl perm with a clean undercut.

See daily work on Instagram @sanastylessalon.

Reviews

What clients say.

Real feedback from Sana's Google Business Profile — unedited, from clients who booked a chair.

4.1 from 32 Google reviews

“He is the only hair stylist I've met that uses scissors for the entirety of the session. He also gives interesting stories and kept my mom entertained.”

Jacqueline L. · Google review

“He had flawless technique. We both have long, thick curly hair and he handled it wonderfully. We both felt beautiful with our layered haircuts!”

Lizamara B. · Google review

“He is so genuinely kind and sweet. I've been very insecure about my hair since going through cancer, and he has made me feel beautiful.”

D.M. · Google review

“Sana is the best! He takes the time to get your hair cut and color exactly right. I can't go anywhere else now that I've found Sana.”

Jen C. · Google review

“He's a master of his craft. His experience and skill are reflected in the fabulous haircut he was able to achieve for me.”

Calla A. · Google review

“He dyed my black hair blonde in one session, and because of his knowledge, it has remained healthy and looks fantastic. He's the only hair stylist I trust.”

Chloe D. · Google review

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FAQ

Good to know.

Why don't you offer instant online booking? +

Because every head of hair is different. Sana handles each request personally so he can understand your hair's length, history, and goals before quoting time — keeping his chair to one guest at a time and your estimate honest.

Will Sana be the one doing my hair? +

Always. There are no assistants or junior stylists. Every cut, color, and finish is performed by Sana from start to finish.

What should I include in my consultation request? +

The service you're interested in, your current hair length, a little about your hair history (recent color, treatments), and a few preferred days and times. Photos help — feel free to send them after your request.

Where are you located, and is there parking? +

Studio 91, 91 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105 — in the heart of Old Pasadena. Street and nearby lot parking are available; details are shared when your appointment is confirmed.

How do I pay, and what's your cancellation policy? +

Sana accepts Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo (@Sana-Lim). Please give at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule or cancel so another guest can take the slot.

Do you do color corrections and big changes? +

Yes — color correction, bleach & tone, and perms are offered by consultation, since the time and cost depend entirely on your hair's condition. Sana will assess and quote before booking.

Contact

Request your consultation.

Tell Sana a little about your hair and what you're after. He reads every request himself and replies to set up the right service and time.

Salon
Studio 91 · 91 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91105
Hours
By appointment · 8am–4pm
Find Sana
Studio 91 storefront entrance on East Green Street

This opens your email app with the details pre-filled to sanastyles@gmail.com. Sana replies personally.