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    Ako Salon

    4.7 (33 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons

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    Sophia W.

    First time here. Located inside Sola Salon. Really interesting concept! Ako is nice and made me feel very comfy. Really enjoyed her head massage while she was washing my hair. She put in a delicious cream before blowdrying and cutting my hair more. We cut over 6 inches off but my hair feels so healthy. She made it shine and gave me a little curl as well. Would recommended and go back for the next haircut as well! Glad I found her!

    New hair style by Ako -- medium bob
    Audrey L.

    Ako is still my favorite hair stylist in Bay Area! Love the new hair style by Ako, medium bob. I wanted to get this style years ago but other stylists said my hair volume is not enough, but Ako made it happened with her amazing skills in layering -- happy + amazed :)

    I love my new hair do. Ako did it again and Thank you. She is very passion on what she do. Just trust her and let do her own thing and you will be satisfy.

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    C W.

    I came in with my super wild hair that I haven't cut or manage for 2 years! I asked Ako to cut a Japanese bang, trim and layering rest of it. She knows exactly what I need and I'm super happy I found this hidden gem! Will come back again!

    Ye Z.

    I love Ako! She is so sweet and friendly, and most importantly she always make my hair look great! I also love the head spa treatment, my hair feel so soft afterwards. Location is super convenient too, next to Sprouts and lots of restaurants! Book your appointment today before she gets too famous!!

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    This is the best hair straightening I've ever had. Look at the before after comparison ! highly recommended!!

    Sophie S.

    My go-to hair expert, Ako, highly recommend! She is so good at Asian hair! I have visited Ako 5+ times in the past 1+ year, have done cut, dye and treatment, every time came out with the best hair I've never had. All my friends been going to Ako as well. The service and atmosphere is very relaxing as well!

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    Loved my haircut!! Got bangs and layers that look amazing. Thank you!! Will be coming back!

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    Always great service & hospitality with very high skill.

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    my teens are very happy to get their haircut down by Ako, and she to design their hair style what they like.

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    Ako is an amazing hairstylist. She was very fun to talk with. I am loving my new look. Definitely coming back again:)

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    I would like to ask Ako about my hair before booking an appointment, how do I contact her?

    You can contact me via email. akosalon10@gmail.com But I am away for 2 weeks till 5/22.

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    It cost $65 without tip, which I thought was pretty affordable for a women's long haircut.

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    Arukas Hair - by YOSUKE

    Arukas Hair

    4.7(207 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    I have friends and family members who had great experiences with Arukas Hair and I've been wanting…read moreto check them out too. I scheduled a haircut on their website with Wataru. Pricing can be found on their site when booking services. Overall, I loved my haircut at Arukas Hair! The salon is clean and welcoming. Wataru was very polite and I enjoyed chatting with him. I have difficulty clearly communicating how I want my hair to look, but thankfully I can trust Wataru to help me figure out what would work well for me. They also gave me a water bottle and an arm rest when I sat in the chair for my cut. My hair was washed, cut, and styled. My layers, face framing pieces, and bangs look a lot more balanced and refreshed. I appreciate that he didn't thin out my hair too much as requested and he always checked in with me before working on different parts of my hair. I'm still happy with how my hair looks after washing it. I'll definitely be coming back. There's a free parking garage nearby with a limited number of parking spots but I didn't have difficulty finding a spot since I came on a weekday afternoon.

    I've been searching for a new hairdresser in the Bay Area and recently booked an appointment with…read moreYosuke -- and I'm so glad I did. From start to finish, the experience was incredibly relaxing. I especially appreciated the soothing hair wash, the cozy blanket for privacy, and the short head massage at the end. I could've easily drifted off to sleep! I explained to Yosuke that I have very fine hair, with more weight on the right side and some thinning at the ends. He listened carefully and gave me a thoughtful trim with layers that balanced everything out beautifully. Although I didn't opt for the full blowout, he was kind enough to do a light style before I left the salon -- such a generous touch. I was very pleased with both the service and the result. Yosuke's attention to detail and professionalism stood out, and I'll definitely be returning. Thank you again!

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    4.5(141 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    I was researching places to get a perm and a haircut and came across Epris Salon on Yelp. I've had…read morea few not-so-great experiences in the past when trying new stylists, but since my current stylist doesn't do perms, I decided to do some research. The client photos and reviews for Epris were consistently solid, so I decided to book an appointment. Scheduling was very easy and convenient through text. I had a great experience overall. The studio was clean, nice, and well-maintained. I showed her a reference picture of the look I wanted, including where I wanted more texture and layers, and she followed it closely with great attention to detail. Everything was done in a timely manner -- I didn't have to wait around -- and she was very professional throughout the entire appointment. The perm came out great, and best of all, my hair didn't have that strong chemical smell afterward, which I really appreciated since I had an event to attend the next day. Overall, I'm very happy with the results and would definitely recommend Epris Salon to anyone looking for a quality haircut or perm

    After working with Bora for several years, i highly recommend her!…read more She has incredible attention to detail and is classically trained for Korean-style cuts. She can adjust haircuts based on style and head shape too. Parking on the street on or next to her salon is preferred, plus texting her once you've arrived :) 5 Stars, thanks Bora! ~Eric

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    Essence Salon - Jennifer, Creative Director & Owner of Essence Salon.

    Essence Salon

    4.6(1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Established in 2005
    Committed to satisfaction

    I got my hair cut here in January by Tricia and it was the worst haircut I've ever had. She cut…read moreaway 2 extra inches in a flat line in the front, making my hair seem like it had 2 shelves with no blend, made a big hole in the back of my hair, thinned the last inch out so much that it was just wisps and there was almost no hair left, and made my hair uneven in length. Worst of all, this was three months before my wedding, which I explained very clearly at the start of my haircut. Thankfully Essence Salon offered to schedule a free fix with Ellie. Ellie was fantastic. It took a lot of skill for her to walk back these mistakes while trying to keep my length. While she acknowledged that she couldn't get it perfect without taking off several inches, she was able to correct the worst offenses. My hair is feeling so much better coming into my wedding, and I look forward to working with her again in a few months to get a complete reset.

    I've been on the hunt for a new hair stylist, and Grace is truly that girl! From the start, she…read morelistened carefully to every detail I shared and took the time to go through my inspiration photos with me, making sure we were on the same page before she even picked up the scissors. I originally booked this appointment last minute after another stylist canceled on me the day before a trip - and honestly, I'm so grateful that happened, because I would've never found Grace otherwise. Sometimes things really do work out the way they're supposed to. She absolutely killed my haircut. I have curly/wavy, thick hair, and she knew exactly how to work with it - something that's hard to find. The shape, the movement, everything came out better than I imagined. Also, the vibe was amazing - super welcoming, relaxed, and just overall such a great energy the entire appointment. Grace is also genuinely so sweet, which made the whole experience even better. Safe to say Grace is officially stuck with me as a client. Highly recommend her if you're looking for someone who really knows what they're doing, actually listens, and creates an amazing overall experience.

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    iV Hair Salon - Haircut and style by Peter!

    iV Hair Salon

    4.3(45 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This was my second time seeing Pierce (first visit was back in August), and I'm really impressed…read morewith the consistency and care. My hair has definitely grown since my last visit -- I've been taking Nutrafol and it shows -- and Pierce did a great job working with the new growth while keeping my long-term goal in mind. My goal over the next ~6 months is to gradually cut out the existing color in my hair, and Pierce was thoughtful, patient, and honest about the process. The cut and color were done beautifully, and everything feels intentional rather than rushed or over-processed. I really appreciate how he listens, explains what he's doing, and focuses on hair health, not just the immediate result. Clean salon, great energy, and solid talent. I'll definitely be back.

    Thanks to all the reviews and detail info! Leo is so experienced and detailing with men's…read morehairstyles. My husband tried more than 10 hair stylists in SF Bay Area for an American fade style, none of them was comparably skillful as those stylists in China--until we found Leo. Long story short, the shopping is over and Leo is our go-to. Also the entire salon's culture is phenomenal! I called 4 times because our weekday schedule was crazy; however, whoever picked up the phone call for scheduling or rescheduling our appointment with Leo was so nice and helpful!

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    2023 Korean Hair

    2023 Korean Hair

    4.8(144 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$
    Available by appointment
    Women-owned & operated

    I have been trying to find a place that would accommodate me since many places are not taking new…read moreclients for men's perm. I did an extensive research using AI and came upon this establishment. I called last week and was able to schedule an appointment the following week (Tuesday at 10am !!!)) I didn't know what to expect since I've never gotten a perm before but the hair stylist was Yoko and she was so kind and patient. She helped getting me situated where we discussed what type of perm I wanted. She shampooed my hair and that off the bat was so relaxing and set the tone of my experience. We had a great conversations as she prepared my hair - while doing the perm I was given some nice Korean coffee and was asked if I was comfortable while the perm was setting it. Yoko provided me Instructions on how to maintain the perm and also provided me products to help maintain my hair. My months of growing my hair out and finally getting my first perm experience was fantastic. I'll becoming back in 6weeks for my touch ups. Yoko really took care of me and I enjoyed the experience!!!

    I've been wanting a digital perm for a while and was really picky when researching salons. My mom…read morerecommended 2023 Korean Hair and I don't want to go anywhere else anymore :,) It was my first time doing anything to my hair so I was really nervous but Yuri and Jessica made it such a great experience. I showed them a couple pictures of what I wanted and they seemed super experienced. They were knowledgeable, checked in frequently, and had great recommendations and tips for after care. It took a long time (~4 hours) but I feel like it was definitely worth it. It's been a few weeks and I really like the way the curls sit, especially after a hair wash day. My hair is stick straight so I didn't know how it would hold but my hair looks styled all the time. 1000/10 can't wait to go back!

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