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Gina South Pasadena

Studio in South Pasadena, CA

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Gina South Pasadena is a petite salon suite run by owner Gina Castro. It has a botanical setting and a private studio boutique feel, and the business aims to build community around hair with a calm, low-noise experience. A mini bar serves drinks such as Mexican hot chocolate, cappuccino and cold beverages.

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Gina South Pasadena is a petite salon suite run by owner Gina Castro. It has a botanical setting and a private studio boutique feel, and the business aims to build community around hair with a calm, low-noise experience. A mini bar serves drinks such as Mexican hot chocolate, cappuccino and cold beverages.

Every service is by appointment, booked through the website. Before a first appointment, clients can have a complimentary 30-minute consultation to talk through pricing and specific concerns.

Color is a major focus. Options include dimensional balayage and ombre work, custom color blending to brighten grey, custom-formulated subtle highlights, full-coverage organic color that can be paired with mini face-framing highlights, and an organic root retouch. The root retouch is recommended for clients who react to regular hair dye and should be booked within four weeks for complete root coverage. Several color services include a blow dry.

Hair services include precision cutting for short to shoulder-length hair, a clipper cut for short styles that is typically repeated every three to four weeks, and a precision dry cut for shoulder-length and longer hair with an optional clarifying scalp treatment. A blow dry uses a detox or hydrating shampoo and comes with take-home care tips. The Pura Luxe smoothing treatment reduces frizz without removing curl. The business describes the product as certified formaldehyde free and non-toxic. Results typically last up to six months, and the price may change with hair length and condition, which is discussed at consultation.

A makeup tutorial teaches clients through a lesson using their own products or the salon's clean beauty kit, with lashes available as an extra. Skin tips for mature skin are part of the lesson. The business values biodegradable packaging and works with companies that support giving back.

Uses organic or ammonia-free color and products for clients with sensitivities, and keeps the experience calm and unhurried.

A petite botanical salon suite with a private studio boutique feel and a small mini bar.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Dimensional and balayage or ombre work, custom grey-brightening blends, subtle highlights, full organic color and organic root retouches, many with a blow dry included.

  • GC Dimension Price at booking
  • GC Going back to your roots Price at booking
  • GC Organic color retouch (roots only) Price at booking
  • GC Organic color (roots to ends) Price at booking
  • GC Sunshine Price at booking

A complimentary 30-minute visit before a first appointment to discuss pricing and specific concerns.

  • GC consultation Price at booking

Precision cuts for short to long hair, clipper cuts, a precision dry cut for longer hair, and blow dries with a detox or hydrating shampoo and take-home care tips.

  • GC Bouncy blow dry Price at booking
  • GC Buzz Price at booking
  • GC cut Price at booking
  • GC long hair specialist Price at booking

A makeup tutorial lesson using your own products or the salon's clean beauty kit, with skin tips for mature skin.

  • GC You are like really pretty Make up tutorial Price at booking

The Pura Luxe smoothing treatment, which reduces frizz without removing curl and typically lasts up to six months.

  • GC Smooth Operator Price at booking

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.ginacastro.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Organic and ammonia-free color options for clients with sensitivities
  • Complimentary 30-minute consultation before the first appointment
  • Pura Luxe smoothing treatment that reduces frizz without removing curl
  • Precision dry cutting for shoulder-length and longer hair, with an optional clarifying scalp treatment
  • Makeup lesson using your own products or the salon's clean beauty kit
Good for
  • clients sensitive to regular hair dye
  • grey coverage
  • long hair
  • frizzy or curly hair seeking smoothing
  • first visit with questions about pricing
  • mature skin makeup tips
  • clients who prefer organic products
Treats
  • grey coverage
  • root maintenance
  • frizz
  • thinning hair
  • scalp renewal
  • mature skin makeup
Techniques
  • dimensional color
  • balayage
  • ombre
  • face-framing highlights
  • custom color blending
  • custom-formulated subtle highlights
  • organic color
  • precision dry cutting
  • clipper cut
  • smoothing treatment

Products & treatments

  • Pura Luxe
  • Organic hair products (sold)
  • Organic skincare products (sold)
  • Clean beauty kit (used in makeup lessons)

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