Pleasant experience. I'm really giving this place 3.5 stars but I'll round to 4. Called and managed to get myself an appointment for an hour later. I could have probably done without the 20 minutes of straight ironing my hair considering I was just going back to my sofa that afternoon to watch Vampire Diaries, but the layers looked pretty good and I got lots of compliments from the boy. Downside: it was a little hectic with my hairdresser answering the phone and answering questions from weirdos popping in asking for boxes of dye or whether they had an appointment for them because they had no idea which salon they were supposed to go to. I brought the boyfriend for his cut the next day. He thoroughly enjoyed the complimentary shampoo/scalp massage. The only thing I don't get is why do men get a complimentary shampoo and cut for $14+ when I swear their haircuts always look way more complex! I paid 35 before tip for long layers and two inches off. 16 for his cut which was pretty swell, except he was complaining the next day that his hair was uneven. I'm not really quite sure if I'm going to go back or try a new place. My previous hairdresser in SF gave me the same cut for 16 and didn't fuss over styling my hair that much, but I guess you're paying for the spa experience? However, the staff are friendly... I noticed that one of the employees actually got their customer some kind of danish and coffee while his hair was being dyed. Also, my hairdresser emailed me a few days later to make sure I was satisfied my cut. Nice. read more

I usually go to this place for upper lip and chin wax. And experience has always been good. I went in yesterday there was a new female who was helping me out and she has completely bruised my chin. I was later asked how was she. I told about my experience. But if she is new please do not experiment with others!!! read more

I came here with my mother to get pedicures. My boss referred me to this place 'cause he knows the people who own the place. I usually like going to Sakura for the ambiance and I was a little hesitant to try this place out. The salon itself is tiny with a backroom for the nail services. They have two pedicure chairs and a little table for manicures. They have a TV in the back too and they played a Christina Aguilera concert for us while we were getting our nails done. (Random, but I appreciate the effort.) The color selection was alright, but we visited when they had just opened so I hope they've expanded their colors. The nail techs weren't overly chatty and extremely nice. My mom and I were really happy with the pedicure. I hate it when they don't really care to scrub your feet and what not, but they took the time to do it and my feet were nice and soft. My mom's nail tech scrubbed her feet twice! The pedicures lasted us a good month and my mom even got the flower designs on her toes. The flowers were done by the salon's owner and she did an excellent job. I'd recommend this place for nails because it's less crowded than Sakura down the street and the prices are pretty much the same. If you don't care too much for super-girly ambiance and aren't going in large groups, this place is good for a solid pedicure. read more

Small, personal, clean and quiet. The GEL selection was small but I asked if I purchased my favorite color (OPI Bubble Bath) gel would they use it. Yes! I'm a fan because I'll keep my color and have a place walking distance from home. Did not try other services yet. Hair, skin, and wax also available. read more

I have been going to Studio Spa for about a year now and it has been fantastic! They always take their time on doing your hair and give you a wash. The head massage during the wash is great!!! They are meticulous about cutting every single hair and getting it just perfect. I would highly recommend this place. The people are super nice and listen to what you want. read more

First timer but OMG. Finally found a great place to get exactly what I want. It took me 3 years to grow my hair out to a little more than shoulder length. I got sick of my hair style (or lack there of) and today was the day I went back to short. Tammy did a fabulous job. She's very gentle, gives an awesome scalp massage and really listens to what I was trying to convey. The difficult part here was that I knew I wanted it short but not exactly how short. I showed some pictures and she asked some questions. She's great at communicating and making sure you walk out a happy customer. I sure was! Thank you so much and next time, I know I don't have to be so nervous. My haircut took over an hour because I was being indecisive and cost around 35 bucks. I would recommend an appointment because it does get busy. read more

Vivian is fantastic! I go to her for gel nails and she is so pleasant, takes her time, and uses organic products that are so soft on the hands and nails. It's a small space so there is only one station for nails which feels very personal and luxurious. Highly recommend, thank you Vivian! read more

My daughter and I were in Japan town one day ,and my daughter wanted to try this place,I'm glad we did ,Tammy is great and always does a great job.the whole family gets their hair done by this shop.great service friendly staff read more

I am able to walk to this salon so I gave it a try.. I am truly impressed.. it is clean, lovely inside and relaxing.. Alicia did my mani pedi and took her time.. I was immersed in the movie they played for me..Not only did my nails look fabulous but I was soo relaxed...Definitely recommend this place ps the price is amazing read more

So nice of Tami to find me a spot in her busy schedule! Loved the care she took w/my request to have my hair donated (10" ponytail and an envelope to take it home in) and a styling and cut that Is like to learn to keep up! read more

It is always nice to know you always have a place to go have your necessities taken care of at a great place with awesome service provided by someone who knows you, that's, accessibility, and most importantly, is available. I used to live close by to the salon, but now, I live at the opposite side of town. For great facials, waxing, and hair trims,once a month, it's definitely worth going! I've been going to this salon for five years, and I always leave refreshed! Tammy and another salon consultant are awesome; they are so flexible and giving of their time. I never feel like I am being rushed out like at out her places I've gone to; when Tammy or the other spa consultant is attending to me, I feel that they are doing just that! The ambiance does have a relaxing spa atmosphere; it's so relaxing that I I catch myself snoring loudly in the back room during facials! Ohh well! It just means I had a good experience and good service! read more

This is by far my favorite place to get my haircut. I moved to SF about 2 years ago and still try to get my haircuts from Tammy when I am in the area. She does a great job at cutting hair and it includes a scalp massage and shampoo - for the price of just a haircut at most places! If you are a guy looking for a great haircut at an affordable price, go see Tammy. read more

I got the worst manicure from the nicest lady. She had no idea how to take my gel polish off and how to cut cuticles. Tammy had to come and help. She even had trouble applying clear nail polish. CLEAR nail polish. Hi she was very nice. read more

Tammy was my first new hairdresser in 10 years. She's super nice, and did a great job. Very good attention to detail, didn't miss a single hair and managed to tame my cowlicks. read more

Review for nail salon only. Tammy is super Nice and she did my nails perfectly. Not sure the place is really up to standards in terms of cleanliness, though - I don't think they sterilize their tools after each customer. Not a huge selection of gel nail colors but the color I picked I really liked. read more

Went here for the first time today for a wash and cut. I have long hair (mid back) and usually get it re-layered every three to six months. I have wavy Asian hair, so it's usually a bit weird to cut and style. Tammy did an amazing job from start to finish. She washes your hair for longer than most stylists and gives you literally the most spectacular head massage while shampooing and conditioning. As for the cut, she was very detail oriented and respected my requests for minor changes here and there. She's very friendly and clearly knows how to cut and style like a pro. I usually have a 70% success rate with haircuts, so I'm stoked to have found this gem. And for $35? Can't beat that. read more

Tammy is awesome! She gives a great cut, is amazingly precise, and is so speedy. Other stylists spend too much time talking and not enough time paying attention to what they're doing or keeping track of their schedule. She listens to what I want, but also adds a great style of her own. Also, the cuts are unbelievably affordable! read more

I found out today that Oanh and Alicia are the same person - just fyi. Got another great haircut from her today!

I had the worst mani pedi experience here last Sunday afternoon. The whole pedicure experience was quite painful and she even made my pinky toe bleed by cutting too much skin off... Never coming back again. read more

I just moved to the area and didn't know where to go for a good haircut. After searching on yelp I found this place and I am so happy I did! I got my haircut here by Tammy and it was $35 for her to shampoo, cut, and style (blow-dry and straighten) my hair. She also massaged my head for a while when she was shampooing my hair, it felt amazing. She did a great job and I really couldn't be happier with the cut she gave me. You have to park on the street, but they give you change to put in the meter which is nice. read more

I've been getting my hair cut here by Tammy for over 3 years. Her hair cuts are fabulous and always consistently great. She takes her time and always makes sure I'm happy wit the cut at the end. Prices are very reasonable as well! read more

OK, the most amazing thing about 246 Studio Spa is the consistency of the wonderful service provided. Alicia, as usual is attentive, friendly and very skilled at hair, pedicures and manicures. It is fun to talk to her. Tammy is also kind and considerate, offering tea as I wait for Alicia. My wife and i are so happy to have found this gem of a business! Thank you girls for a super experience! By the way, the prices are very competitive and not like some places that charged me $25 for a haircut (and $5 for a tip). Try the Studio Spa and you won't be disappointed. Alicia takes her time and makes sure my rather weird hair is perfect. read more

I've been going there for the past couple of years. After a little coaching from me...they totally know exactly what i want. My son hates getting haircuts, but after the initial fight he has no problems and enjoys how friendly they are. read more

This review is for Tammy. I have been coming to 246 multiple times in the past year for eyelash extensions and Tammy is probably the best and least expensive! It is a long process but it is worth it for special occassions:) I would not recommend it for everyday because the lashes do not last long especially if you have sparse lashes. The glue does not stick well to my asian lashes:( Overall, good price and Tammy does a great job. read more

Came back for a 2nd visit and was greeted by an empty salon once again. Instead of getting my brows done by Tammy, I got it done by I think her name was Vivian? She did an alright job on my eyebrows, but it still came to match and look good on me, so I ain't complaining. I did not, however, appreciate the fact that she pointed out the hair on my upper lip, which will probably fall off during swim season, and the fact that she pointed out that I have a lot of blackheads. Errrr, no. But I would still come back, just maybe not with Vivian. read more

Highly recommended! I called for an appointment the day before and was able to schedule my desired time. Met with Tammy and my hair tuned out fantastic! BTW I'm a guy that had his hair down to his shoulders before this cut, asked her to give me a cut similar to this pic of Chris Hemsworth in Blackhat and it worked out perfectly! All for ~ $25 which I gladly tipped due to quality of work. read more

Our soju-induced stuper convinced my roommate and I that getting a mani-pedi was a good idea after eating at Omagari. Instead we ended up questioning why we didn't just wait till the following morning, and go to a place we were more familiar with. I guess we should be grateful that they accommodated us as walk-ins, but we were shuffled into a small back room without much explanation. The area you get your manicure and pedicures is really really small. The furniture is outdated and the selection of OPI colors isn't as great as I would have liked. Although I had picked out my pedicure color, the lady working with me insisted I get a french pedicure because it lasts longer (even though I said 'no, i'd like regular color' twice). Then when it came to getting my manicure, I had to be pretty harsh in order to get her to actually paint my nails the color I wanted (she had actually placed the color I picked out back on the shelf). They also use actual portable fans to dry your nails, so it gets really chilly fast. The final straw was when halfway through finishing my manicure, she commented on how hairy my eyebrows were, and when I kept telling her I was growing them out, she commented again on how I should wax them. I know she was probably trying to offer a waxing service as well, but holy god, I know my eyebrows look terrible, I don't need reminding. I won't be back, and I've learned my lesson to wait for what I need, not just jump on an opportunity. read more

Meh. I had a walk in pedi here. The polish selection was limited. I had to perch on a chair with wheels. It was NOT relaxing, and they didn't cut me a deal. read more

It's a tiny salon in Japantown that seems to get a lot of foot traffic from people walking by. Due to bad scheduling on my part, I needed to get my hair dyed asap for my engagement party and asked Tammy if I could do a walk in. She was very sweet and fit me in verry tightly. She would multitask and work on two other people while she colored my hair. She was very considerate, and even gave me meter money for my car. I enjoyed my visit, but I noticed that some color washed out a little for the next few days when I washed my hair. I'm unsure if it had to do with my shampoo not being color protecting or if it was the fact that they use organic hair dye. All in all, she did a good job overall and I was pleased with the results. read more

Tammy is my go to person for a haircut or trim. Reasonably priced and very thorough with her haircuts. even after my cut was done she asked if I wanted it shorter. I did and she continued to cut it with no questions asked. She and her staff gives the BEST hair wash. They give you the best scalp massage. I would just go there for the scalp massage. I am actually due for another haircut. I will return for sure. Located in Japantown. Parking is accessible. read more

The best shampoo ever. I mean instead of a chair they have a leather chaise...c'mon and it lasts for a good while. My haircuts and trims have always been nicely done from both stylists. There's also limited chatter which makes the experience much more relaxing. read more

This is for a men's haircut only. I made an appointment for the same day and they were able to see me within 15 minutes. It was a Sunday and I live a few blocks away so it worked out. I have a fro, hadn't been cut in 3 months, and Vivien was able to give me a great haircut. It was fast, yet she took her time with the scissors. She was fun to chat with too. I will be back in a couple months when it's time to tame my fro yet again. read more

I didn't have a very good experience here, though everyone was very nice. I got a hair cut, color, manicure, and pedicure. The hair cut was passable, though a little plain and quick for the price. The manicure was really bad. She didn't take all my old nail polish off, then really cut underneath one of my nails, which later got infected. She did the same thing on one of my toes. The worst was the color. My hair turned out fairly orange (it's dark brown) which I'd specifically asked to avoid. They also didn't mix enough color in the first batch, and had to mix two more batches. My hair turned out three noticeably different colors. I've been getting negative comments on it, and have an appointment somewhere else to get it fixed. I went back after a week to express my dissatisfaction. They refunded $55 of the original $150 that I paid. I wasn't satisfied with that, but didn't know what other recourse I wanted to take. I wouldn't recommend this salon to anyone for any service. As nice as they were, they didn't seem to know what they were doing. read more

Update: Got a men's cut from Alicia. Best haircut I've ever received. Paid great attention to detail and pointed out certain little things that would help with my styling technique. Going in today, just remembered I had to write a new review from my cut last month. read more

I came in today for a quick brow wax and since I just walked in without an appt. I waited 5 min which I didn't mind. For me there isn't much to say because I didn't really talk that much, but since it was my first time there I did some signing and waited. the waxing wasn't too bad and my eyebrows are spiffy clean. though it is a little expensive, but to stay away from the traffic and irritating people all around the streets of mckee i'd much rather head here after class. sure it's $2-3, but I really don't mind. read more

Tammy was fantastic! She's done my haircut and my brows and I love that she really takes her time and pays attention to detail. She also took her time washing my hair and gave me an amazing head and scalp massage. I thought I was going to fall asleep because I was so relaxed! I will definitely be back next time I need a trim. read more

I just want to write an update on 246 Studio Spa. I'm still going to Tammy religiously. My hair ALWAYS looks great. Tammy makes sure that it does. My whole family goes there. I am complimented on my hair on a daily basis and I highly recommend the salong. It's also great for men. They do great men's hair cuts. I'm glad I was able to find a great hair stylist and colorist. read more

I was having trouble finding a salon that gave me an excellent cut every time for a good price, and my friend introduced me to this place. I have been going to Tammy for quite some time now, and I couldn't be happier! She is really good about trying new things if I'm interested or remembering my norm. She definitely likes it to be perfect and I really appreciate that about her! I'm interested in trying their other services as well! read more

Quality men's haircut for a great price. The shampoo rinse at the end is a nice and refreshing touch and more than you get from any chain. Love having this place in the neighborhood! read more

Tammy has good skills and great attitude. She cares about your hair style more than you do. She does not rush but tries to satisfy clients as much as possible. I will come back. read more