Stumbled upon style_byness IG post on social media and glad I sent that DM! Pros: + modeling service to help train the new employees. Jenna was a sweetheart (2 hours; consult, wash, styling, drying, styling, and photos) + plenty of parking spaces + made me feel so comfortable, and beautiful! My curls haven't been alive in years Cons: - my confirmation email never arrived (checked spam). However, Vanessa was responsive on social media for the confirmation, and called me back promptly Looking forward to seeing the team in the near future read more

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Edellyn is absolutely phenomenal -- I cannot recommend her enough! I've been going to her for over 10 years and followed her to DBS Salon without hesitation. She is hands-down the best stylist I've ever had. Her instincts for cuts, highlights, and styling are spot-on every single time. I always walk out feeling confident and refreshed. She's incredibly skilled, professional, and friendly, and she has a wonderful ability to make appointments feel relaxing and personalized. And her head massage during the shampoo? The absolute best! DBS Salon is just as impressive -- bright, modern, super clean, and welcoming. The entire staff is professional and kind, always offering coffee, tea, or water when you arrive. The salon also features beautiful photography artwork on the walls -- I've even purchased pieces for my home! Sandra, the owner, is a talented stylist and an amazing business owner who has created a creative, high-quality salon experience. If you're looking for an exceptional stylist and salon in Sunnyvale, this is the place. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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I tend to be dubious about curl-specialists, since my experiences have tended to vary -- BUT Rian in particular is wonderful. Talented, thoughtful, smart. I've been back multiple times and every one of those the vibes are wonderful (great playlist curation!), the scalp massage is spectacular (pretty sure I started snoring), and my curls come to LIFE. I walk in the door with a frizzy mop and emerge shiny and new. ALSO: this spot is introvert-friendly. I tend to give off chatty vibes, but being able to sit in comfortable silence when asked takes the service to a soul-healing level. Plus, for those of us who are still COVID-conscious, the mask policies are wonderful. read more

I debated whether to write this review because I'm generally not someone who leaves reviews, but I felt it might be helpful to share my experience since it was a bit mixed. When I first arrived, the initial interaction with the receptionist wasn't very welcoming. They asked me something while I was walking up to the desk, and when I mentioned that I didn't hear them, they didn't look up from the computer or repeat themselves. Fortunately, another staff member nearby stepped in and was very kind and helpful. I went in for a curly cut to clean up my split ends and even out my layers. I also wear a hijab, and they were very accommodating about that, which I appreciated. During the consultation, the stylist explained that styling was included in the service. I specifically confirmed that this wouldn't be an additional charge because I only wanted the haircut I booked and didn't want any add-ons. She was attentive, answered my questions, and overall the interaction felt pleasant. The appointment itself took about three hours, which was longer than expected. The stylist apologized several times and mentioned that she was taking longer because she chose to take her time with the process and do everything she felt was needed. She even asked if I needed to be somewhere because it was taking so long. I appreciated her efforts. The confusing part happened at checkout. I was initially told I would be charged for a medium/long haircut even though my hair was quite short--barely at or just above my shoulders. The agreement was also for short hair, which my hair is. When I asked about it, she said, "because we charge for the time spent on hair." Mind you, she chose to do it and I thought it was part of it. She also said that because I hadn't had previous haircuts, that was why it took longer. That explanation didn't feel accurate since I came in specifically for a simple clean-up of the ends and to even out my layers. What made it more uncomfortable was that others parts of our earlier conversation were brought up to justify the higher charge. It felt a bit weaponizing to use things like me mentioning I hadn't had recent haircuts as a reason for increasing the price, especially when the service I requested was straightforward. The price difference was around $50 or more, which caught me off guard. I was prepared to pay it, but after noticing my reaction, she changed the price back to the originally expected amount and said, "I'll do the regular agreed price today and we will see in the future." The whole interaction made me feel pressured and uncomfortable, especially since pricing had not been discussed that way beforehand. Unfortunately, after getting home and looking more closely, I also noticed the cut itself was uneven in some areas, with some pieces longer than others. Because I wear a hijab and the hair is already shorter than I prefer, I can't easily get it corrected elsewhere without making it much shorter, which has been frustrating. And to be clear, my right side is longer than the left and it's very obvious. To be fair, the salon does offer a complimentary 15-minute adjustment if something needs to be fixed. I appreciate that policy, but personally I don't feel comfortable returning for it because I don't trust it. Overall, there were positive aspects -- the stylist was attentive and the salon was accommodating of my hijab -- but the checkout experience and the final result left a bad impression. I'm not very familiar with curly cuts, so others may have different experiences, but personally I won't be returning. read more

I am mid 50s and have thick wavy hair that Sandra has cut for years. I receive compliments all of the time! I'm a wash-and-go type of girly and she finds the right cut for my lifestyle. read more

Nelly has cut my hair a couple of times, and every time I have been OBSESSED. She listens to what I want, shows me tips and tricks, and has put me on to so many good products. I would absolutely recommend DBS to anyone looking for a curly stylist you can trust. But I can't say enough good things about Nelly, especially. read more

I cannot recommend DBS Salon enough for the comfortable vibes and talented stylists. I had my hair cut by Rian this week, and they were able to successfully execute the vision I had in mind for my hair. I had so many questions about my hair, and Rian answered all of them, and gave me tips about styling my hair at home too. I haven't felt this confident about my hair and my look in a long time. read more

After about 10 years with my daughter and my curly hair stylist, I was in search of our new curly hair person. I was so glad to see there is actually a curly hair salon. This was important in my search in case my stylist leaves, my daughter and I can have more options. Let me clarify that when we find a person, we do not change if we are happy. After my daughter and I did our research for our new DBS person in yelp and Instagram, we finally decided on Sophia. We excitedly scheduled our first appointment and we couldn't wait. My daughter even had a dream about Sophia cutting her hair. Sophia takes her time in the consultation, asks questions to get to know your curly hair and habits. Our first cut with Sophia was in early 2022. Every appointment is better than the previous and Sophia always asks questions to make sure you are getting the cut you want. We always look forward to her great scalp massage and walking out with a rocking cut and curls. Also add that Sophia is the sweetest and a pleasure to talk to every time. We are happy to have found our new home and our curly person!! read more

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Nelly was my stylist. She knew exactly what she was doing. I had a color and a cut and I couldn't be more happy. I drove all the way from Monterey up to Sunnyvale for this and was a little skeptical, but there are no hesitation. I have already booked my next two appointments. Highly recommend for anybody with curly hair. read more

This was my first time getting a curly specific hair cut and it was phenomenal! I booked an appointment with Nelly. Thanks to Dina who helped schedule via text as I was very happy to get this earlier June appointment instead of in August. Nelly took the time to explain how to take care of my hair, things to look out for, and what she was doing. Each step of the cut, wash, and styling process she explained her thoughts and checked in with me. She also talked about the products she used and how I could use them at home. I learned a lot! Normally getting a hair cut brings me a lot of social anxiety but she was very easygoing and never judgmental. I never felt small for not doing anything with my hair or not having a routine. I was able to ask her questions and she responded genuinely which I was grateful for. Regarding location, I had trouble finding it at first but it helped to know it was a corner unit and there was a sign on the door. On Monday lunchtime, there were a lot of open parking spots and it was a pretty quiet area. I liked the interior of the salon as well! Very clean and spacious and not too busy. Many thanks to Nelly! I really like my new haircut and the experience! I look forward to coming back in the future! read more

My wife went here and was really happy with the hair cut and style. The stylist walked her through how she could maintain the style as well which really impressed here. Havent experienced a lot of folks who teach you how to maintain/style yourself to retain that look. read more

Vanessa is absolutely wonderful! She is very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. She accommodated my different curl patterns and I feel like I have a great-looking cut that I can totally handle. read more

I booked an appointment with Vina today and she did amazing on my hair! Her haircut and face framing is perfect. I love the styling on my hair too... my hair is naturally straight and i asked her to give me the style that gives so much volume. She did amazinng. Love all the products were using on my hair... all smell amazing. The salon is also very nice and clean. I will come again when my hair is due for cutting!! read more

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Everything was great - a very well kept salon, constantly being cleaned as clients go through services, loved my first visit consult, I was not recommended fluff but exactly things my hair needed. Nelli was so so patient with my questions and she even taught me how to maintain my curls at home. read more

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Great place for a curly haircut! The curly hair specialist really knows their stuff - I left with a cut I love and so much more confidence in how to care for my curls. They shared simple but super helpful tips that made a big difference in my routine. read more

I got my first curly cut done by Lolly, she was outstanding! She really understood what I was looking for and executed my vision exactly and perfectly. As we all know it's so hard to find someone to trust with your curls, she was really gentle and her confidence in her craft made me feel so comfortable and well taken care of. Throughout the service she was walking me through styling tips so I can replicate at home which was so helpful! I am so grateful to have found my forever stylist don't hesitate on booking with Lolly! read more

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I won't go anywhere else, honestly. I refuse to been worked on by someone who A) doesn't have curly hair or B) has curly hair but doesn't wear it curly. I don't know how to describe the belonging I feel when everyone around me in the salon has curly hair. I did a big chop with Sandra and the curl care I receive is first class! Been maintaining with them since. We've transitioned from DevaCurl products into Innersense (which I was on the bandwagon on for a while) and my hair care education is further enriched. Getting your first appointment will be some time out, but it is WORTH IT my curly haired friends. read more

I had an amazing experience at DBS with Rian. They educated me about my hair and the products they were using. Prior to this I hadn't gotten a haircut in almost 4 years, so needless to say my curls were super stretched out and weighed down. It's one of the best hair cutting experiences I've ever had. I live in LA but I plan on coming back hopefully twice a year to get my hair cut with her, it's worth it. My graduation was the next day and my hair still looked just as good. It actually stayed just as perfect for about four days before I had to wash it. I would recommend Rian to anyone wanting to get their curly hair cut, they are an AMAZING stylist. Thank you Rian!!! read more

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GO HERE IF YOU HAVE CURLY HAIR!!! 90% of the salon's clients have curly hair. They do something called a "curly cut" which means you style your hair per usual, and they'll cut your hair as styled so that it'll have the best chance of ending up the way you had imagined. (After cutting it dry they wash your hair and restyle to confirm /adjust the result.) They can also do a normal haircut if you don't like the idea of a curly cut, but I thought that idea was really cool. The process of hair care and hairstyling really seriously, and I know as a person with curly hair I just really want someone to care what they're gonna do to my head before they do it (which, fairness is possible to find other ) and be confident with curly hair (which has always seemed harder to find). If you are a new client, they'll have you fill out a questionnaire first. The questionnaire was super thorough, and really inclusive (same examples, they ask if you wear a hijab and require privacy, what your pronouns are, whether you can walk up to the second floor so that they know if they shouldn't book you an appointment requiring you to go to the second floor.. things like that). I was concerned that because of the questionnaire being the first step, that they were so busy that they'll never get back to me, I'd have to wait a long time to hear back. But I heard back really quickly. read more

Thanks to a recommendation from two of my friends, I am finally in LOVE with my curls. This would not be possible without SOPHIA's magic! This is my 3rd curly cut with Sophia and I have learned so much. YES, it's not just a haircut appointment, it is a learning experience about your own hair. Sophia is the sweetest and most patient with all my questions. She walks me through every step she takes as she is cutting, washing, prepping, and styling. All with the intention of me being able to replicate what she has done when I get home . FYI, it's tricky getting your first appointment, because as you can imagine, they are booked WEEKS in advance. But they have a cancellation list for either your preferred stylist or others. I look around and every customer walks out with fabulous looking curls and big smiles! But SOPHIA is my person read more

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Got myself a curly hair cut! Sophia helped me through the process and the final results were great !! No BS ! No unnecessary marketing ! Love it ! read more

I do not write reviews but I just couldn't. I struggled all my life with finding someone who understands curly. All claim they do and say the right things, but after the cut, I even they seemed to be unconvinced of their work lol Curly hair always seemed like a "problem" that needs a solution. I have NEVER been happy with a hair cut in my life. maybe satisfied, OK, but never HAPPY Enter DBS Salon.... Enter Rian.... Wow... just wow. I waited for quite some time to get my appointment but it was definitely worth it! The curl-by-curl technique is amazing. I researched it a a lot but until you see it for yourself you'll know this is the only thing that works. The level of attention and detail Rian put was incredible almost like cutting one hair at a time :D talked to me at every step, answered my questions, took my requests seriously (in the past I was always told: no that won't work!) Then the styling stage, explaining the techniques and really taking the time to make sure every curl looks perfect. I told Rian that I had considered the DevaCurl products but was confused, Rian educated me about the products but did not push anything on me (I always felt pressure in the past to buy products) This was not the case here at all I don't know what the levels stylist levels mean :) but FWIW Rian is a 100! Thank you Rian! The place itself is very cute, a very modern ambiance and nice art on the walls. The stylists seemed happy and cheerful, it was heartwarming for me to see all the other curly people coming in and out and all leaving happier than when they came in. While I was in the salon I felt this was a place where anyone can be themselves Of course I booked my next color and cut appointments :) While my next hair cut is 6 months away, I'm already excited about my next look :) Thank you DBS Salon and huge thanks to Rian! read more

I rarely give 5 Star Reviews, as I reserve those for exceptional experiences. If you have curly hair, even factoring the 6 month wait list, DBS Salon is an exceptional experience. The owner, Sandra, is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. I am a client of her apprentice, Rian. At my first appointment, I had asked for warm caramel highlights after I'd turned my hair completely dark. Rian helped to soften up the color, give me the highlights I wanted, and made my usually-frizzy, super fine and unruly curls bounce like they've never bounced before. I've seen Rian three times now and every time, I walk away from my appointment more in love with my curls than the last time. Rian has taught me how to properly care for and style my hair in between appointments, and even though they're specializing in vibrant colors that pop and wow, they pour just as much love, thought and attention into my "regular" highlights. Rian is amazing! Each time I visit, ALL clients walk out of there with amazing-looking color, cuts and styles, so I am more than confident that you'd be in excellent hands with any stylist on the team. But I'm biased towards Rian :) It's so hard to find a place that does curly hair well, and usually high reviews on Yelp are unreliable, but this place lives up to its reviews (actually, I think they're a little low). Remember that you get what you pay for. And if you've ever been disappointed with your curls, please please please consider coming here. It's worth every penny and more. read more

Phenomenal service. Probably my best haircut experience ever. It took me a while to get the appointment but it was well worth the wait. Edellyn did a great job setting expectations, checking for consent, and educating me about my curly hair care options. She gave a scalp massage that was to die for, and overall I felt she was gentle and respectful of my curls! I ended up with a cut I'm really happy with, and I'll definitely be back read more

Sandra is an absolute gem for curly haired people - she is so knowledgeable about curly hair care and styling, and very attentive with each of my appointments. While sometimes I am in a rush to head home I find that staying for the entire duration of the drying and styling process is worth it. I have gone to her mostly for trims, but today she went above and beyond and fixed bangs and a " shag" I had gotten from another stylist just about a month ago. She did so efficiently, without complaints even though I hadn't told her I had changed my hair style or haircut duration - and I especially found it kind of her to express the flaws of my other haircut without badmouthing the other stylist - this was very classy and kind of Sandra. I went home smiling with the exact cut I wanted and am looking forward to my next appointment! read more

I love going to a place where people understand the special needs my curly hair has, know how to cut it, are gentle with my head and can recommend products to help my hair! read more

Highly recommend all the artist here are amazing and incredibly skilled in curly hair. The salon itself is clean, bright, and everyone is very welcoming. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to learn more about their curls. I recently got a cut & gloss color, extremely happy with my results. read more

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Hands down the best place to go if you have curly hair! I have been going to Nelly for a Curly Cut for the past two years, and it truly has been the best hair care I have ever received. Nelly is extremely kind and attentive; I always leave the salon loving how my curls look. The salon is also extremely well run and organized -- and, yes, it may take a while to get an appointment, but that's only because they are amazing at what they do! read more

I've had my hair cut and colored by 3 different stylists here at DBS, and I must say they are thorough professional who know what to do with a curly head. They talk to you and find out about what kind of style or cut you'd like and are super mindful and attentive of what you say. Nelly, Edellyn and Sandra are all amazing and I've never felt more comfortable with any other hair stylists. read more

Amazing salon, I got my hair treated and cut by rian, Super sweet stylist and took great care of my hair, I can honestly I've never appreciated my curls the way I did the day I left! Brought me to tears, years of not know that my hair can curl the way it did was amazing and just genuinely made me appreciate my curls more! Definitely will be a long time client! read more

Sophia is amazing!!! I trusted her from the beginning to do whatever she wanted with my hair. I have fine, long curly hair & I wanted to cut it short. She left my curls very defined, shinny and healthy looking. I love my new hair cut! I would recommend her to all my curl hair friends. Even though i have had deva cuts in the past - she has done the BEST work on my hair. She is very personable and she listens to your every need. Since i was undecided what kind of haircut i wanted she showed me pictures & she did exactly what we discussed. I have been using all DevaCurl products for many years now so she showed me how to use them PROPERLY & walked me every step of the way. Sophia i feel blessed that we have been able to meet each other. I found my new hairstylist in San Jose read more

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Nelly did an "Awwwesome" job on my hair. She listened to how I do my hair wash and she suggested how I can improve. The whole session was almost two hours - so, prep up if you have medium length, thick hair. Hair trim was around 1 hour.The wash and drying took almost 1 hour. Nelly made sure my hair was completely dry (she picked my cues on my sinus issues). She had to take two dysons (almost like Arnold in Terminator ;)) and start diffusing my hair. My hair after the wash was so amazing that the patterns stayed until the next wash. I was comfortable with all styles that week from free hair to pony. I wish DBS has even hair wash sessions - you know just in case I have a party/vacay planned I can rock my curls. read more

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This rating is for Sandra. She is amazing! This was the first time I have ever loved and appreciated my curly hair. She really knows and understands different kinds of curly hairs and textures. So the cut she gave me was a perfect mix of what I wanted and her insight on curls. She cut it dry first and then adjusts after your curls set. She also recommended the perfect products when I said I don't like the gel, sticky or other gunky hair products. So all she used was a spray in conditioner and one styling cream which is a total game changer for me. My hair is shiny, bouncy, light, and I can run my hands through it and the curls look even better the second day. Of you want a curly cut, go to Sandra. My pictures are those taken in terrible lighting at home and do not do her Justice. read more

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Getting an appointment is hard, especially on the weekends, but their service is great and they actually take the time to listen to you.

GIRLS WITH CRAZY CURLS. Yes you. You know who you are. Tangled mess of a mop you've never known what the hell to do with. Wished your whole life for a simple life with straight hair. Wondering why you were cursed with the crazy curly fro. Wondering what you did wrong in a past life to deserve this unmanageable mess. This place is for you. Definitely worth the wait. Just be patient. Yes the texting to coordinate the appt was different, but once you get the hang of it, it works well. My appointment was with Rian who is very sweet, attentive to your desired haircut, and gives great recommendations for care of curly fros. I had a fabulous experience. Highly recommend. Will be going here regularly! Thank you Rian for making me love my hair again! read more

I recently got a chance to do a virtual session with Sandra for my husband's hair (also her client) and my hair. Using pictures, we had a couple video calls, and she was great at giving me little diagrams and instructions to do cut and temporary color. She has an Amazon affiliate page, which helped me buy the right kind of scissors. She also guided me to hair products that wouldn't ruin my hair and has some for sale locally. Both my husband and I were very slow and meticulous about cutting each other's hair, but the result was great! I'm super grateful for her help so we could get out of quarantine hair... without looking like we tried to badly fix our quarantine hair. Sandra is super friendly and has soooooo much hair knowledge. Her employees are awesome too. read more

Long overdue review for my wedding hair and make-up by Sandra. I found her on Yelp. I was going to do a trial hair and make-up day (but the distance just did't work out for me) I arrived on the day of my wedding and brought a friend. She was able to get a last minute hair style by one of Sandra's co-workers. Sandra made me feel right at home on a stressful day. I had sent her a photo of myself and a couple of styles I was thinking of beforehand, and she said "no problem" My hair is notoriously thin and hard to stay in any up-do. despite much hairspray and many pins, towards the end of the wedding it was falling out - but this is not on Sandra, just my damn thin hair. My make-up was perfect as well, not overly done but pretty and natural (for an old broad like myself!). If you are looking for a heavy super glam red carpet look, this is not for you. Even according to her, she is not going to to make-up so you look transformed into another person, more just as pretty as you can look as YOU. Highly recommend. read more

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1000% RECOMMENDED! Review for Sophia Little back story (scroll down to skip to review) I haven't been to the salon in years and recently decided to stop straightening my hair and embrace my natural curls. The problem is I didn't know how to style it. My hair would always look either dry and frizzy or super greasy and flat. I watched a ton of curly hair tutorials and tried them. Some tutorials turned out better than others but none delivered the potential I knew my hair had. So, I finally decided it was time to go to a curl specialist. Let me tell you Sophia DELIVERED! She had my hair looking better than I ever thought it could!!! I am one to usually leave the salon crying and hate the results (which is why I haven't been in years) This is the happiest I've ever been with results. I could not stop smiling! She was very attentive to what I wanted. For my consultation, we started with a picture of what I wanted and asked what I liked about it. From there, she asked about my hair and daily hair routine. She didn't want just a cut and style that looked good when I left the salon, but one that I can recreate and maintain on my own. She included me in every decision, ensuring to deliver exactly what I wanted and educated me throughout the entire process. She named every product she used and even gave me a hand held mirror to watch and learn what she was doing. She paid great attention to detail, making sure every strand was the correct length and received the proper care. At times, she even got on her knees to defusing my hair. I thought that was so sweet. You can definitely tell it wasn't just about money for her; It was personal! She is definitely passionate for what she does and is out to perfect every detail! No kidding, the results surpassed my expectations! I will say it was a bit pricey but nevertheless worth every penny. No tutorial is going to teach you what you will learn here and you are definitely not going to get these results and service anywhere else! read more

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For anyone with curly hair, this is the salon for you! I've spent years trying to manage my hair (cut and color) without really celebrating my curls until DBS salon. The salon is warm and the stylists are knowledgeable and kind. Though I typically see Sophia for my color and cut, I've also had the opportunity to work with others at the salon. Everyone I've worked with listens to me and helps guide me towards how to best manage my curly hair. Whether it be the right cut for my face and texture or exploring different color, I always walk away happy. read more