My sister got this amazing haircut and I had to ask her who did her hair. It was Tina at Duet Salon. I HAD to see her!! As soon as I entered the salon, Tina was welcoming, kind and professional. I showed her the photos of the hairstyle I wanted and she asked me specific questions like "why do you like this style?" Very good question. Abracadabra and BOOM! Best haircut I have ever had in my life. After that day, I received so many compliments on my hair and it felt great. I treat myself to a nice haircut once a year and this is the spot for me. Tina you're the best!! read more

I had such a great experience with Nonnie! I booked an appointment with her to touch up my hair color, and reached out to schedule a consultation before hand. From the get go, she was responsive and friendly, and so helpful during the consult. I know very little terminology around hair color and techniques, and she helped me figure out style and tone while keeping within my desired budget. The appointment itself went so well and loved what she ended up doing with my hair. Nonnie has such a pleasant and sweet energy, and am excited to book future touch ups with her! Definitely recommend if you're looking for someone who is both nice and knowledgeable, and will help you achieve the look you're going for:) Bonus: plenty of free parking as Duet Salon is located in a plaza. Inside is comfortable, which is helpful for long hair color appointments. Spent most of my 5-6 hour appointment working on my laptop without an issue. read more

Been going to Duet Salon since 2016, and I only trust Tina and her staff with my hair! The salon itself is always clean and modern. They have drinks, snacks, and toiletries available for clients. All the staff are friendly and professional. If you follow their social media page, you'll see that they continue to develop their skills through trainings and offer all the latest hair trends. I believe different stylists have different pricing based on their level, so double check about their rates when booking. I ALWAYS leave the salon loving how my hair looks. read more

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I have been getting color and extensions from Christina and couldn't have asked for a better experience! When I first decided to get extension, she was incredibly patient and thorough, answering all my (many) questions and walking me through the entire process. From how the extensions are installed to how I should care for them to make them last, she explained everything clearly and made sure I felt confident before we even got started. Also, the color blend is PERFECTION! I've had so many people compliment my hair without even realizing I have extensions in. That's how seamless and flawless they look! You will not leave the chair unsatisfied, and Christina will always give you the best service! If you've been thinking about extensions (or really any hair service), Christina is your girl. You can check out her work on IG @styleme_tina Also, shout out to all the hairstylists in Duet Salon, I've been coming to this salon since it opened and over the years have had services from different stylists - honestly not once have I had a bad experience. The entire team is welcoming, professional, and genuinely cares about making sure you leave happy. They will give you realistic and non-judgmental feedback on meeting your hair goals and try their best to deliver! ‍ read more

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I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, and I regret not doing it sooner--especially after seeing that my experience wasn't unique. I hope this helps someone avoid what I went through. Last year, I had an appointment with Mai. From the very beginning, I showed her a clear inspo photo of the blonde I wanted--something I had already achieved at a different salon. She never mentioned that it wouldn't be possible or that we'd need to approach it differently. My hair lifted beautifully, but then she went in with such an ashy toner that my hair turned gray. The moment she rinsed it out, I knew it wasn't right. I told her I was unhappy, and she offered to do a bleach wash to try again. That bleach wash ended up permanently damaging my hair. My roots turned an awful brassy orange, and even now--a year later--I still have uneven brassy and brown patches that multiple stylists haven't been able to correct. The integrity of my hair has never been the same since. I cried in the salon chair because my graduation was a week away, and this looked nothing like what I asked for. They saw I was upset, but instead of showing any sympathy or care, they just styled my hair and sent me on my way. I paid over $700 for an experience that left me heartbroken and with long-term damage. I'm not writing this for sympathy--clearly, they never felt any for me. I'm writing this because I don't want anyone else to walk in hoping for something beautiful and leave feeling the way I did. If you, as a stylist personally know you can't attain the results a client is asking for--please be honest. Don't waste their time, money, and trust. (I don't believe that stylist works there any longer, however after reading reviews I don't believe it's just that stylist!) read more

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My 100th review for a very special place! I wanted to get my hair done before my graduation for a fresh change and I am in love with how everything turned out. I booked a haircut and balayage with Ayaho (an absolute angel + insta handle @hairbylulu408) who worked her magic with giving me cool espresso hair that I wished for. She is so attentive in listening to what you want and I appreciate her meticulous work ethic especially when toning my hair. This salon is amazing and everyone I have spoken to was sweet as honey. I can't say enough great things about the services I've received and I look forward to getting my hair done by Ayaho in the future! read more

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This is a long overdue review for my girl Christina :D She is so incredibly talented and has consistently nailed my hair time and time again. As a perfectionist, I've left other salons feeling disappointed--but with Christina, it's literally the opposite. Every time I see her, I walk out with hair that exceeds my expectations. I genuinely feel so lucky to have found her:) Christina is not only a highly skilled colorist, but she's also incredibly attentive to what you want. Unlike some stylists who stick to one look or personal aesthetic, Christina listens and delivers exactly the style and tone you're after--even down to the smallest detail. She's thoughtful, knowledgeable, and always makes me feel heard. I get a lot of compliments on my hair, and I truly owe it all to her. The whole experience at Duet salon is also super amazing--welcoming vibes, always stocked with drinks and snacks, and very bougie amenities in the bathroom. Christina is such a sweet gal and you can tell she cares about her clients, she even crocheted everyone little santa hats for Christmas isnt that the cutest thing ever :3 Her ig is @styleme_tina , you can see on her page that she is a gal of many talents ^w^ read more

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I had a teased balayage done by Tina and it turned out amazing. Tina kept me informed every step of the process and explained to me what she was doing. I like that she dried a section of my hair after the coloring was complete so I can determine if I like the results or if I wanted her to make any adjustments. I was very happy with the service, ambience and friendly staff. Already have my next appointment booked :) read more

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I came in for a simple hair cut (long layers with bangs) and I left with exactly what I wanted. I booked with Jae and I appreciated her honesty when it came to how many inches I should cut off. The salon was busy with each stylist working hard on their clients. The salon itself was smaller than I expected based on the number of stylists and clients that were there, but they all seemed to work well together. read more

3.5/5 Long overdue review! I remember coming on time but still had to wait 30-40 mins before I actually got work done on my hair. The vibe of this salon feels very upscale and I really enjoyed the environment. Everything seemed super clean which I liked. I originally wanted a balayage but the stylist said it would take 7+ hrs which I never heard of. Usually elsewhere it's 5 or less. Anyway I was on time crunch so I just settled for some simple highlights which took 5+ hours. I thought the price would be $300ish but I noticed the stylist kept getting extra bowls which is additional cost and ended up being over $500 total. Just look at my pics for reference on length. Yikes. I honestly regretted coming here because it took so long and it didn't even come out that good. My hair color messed up with some weird zebra prints after they took out the foil and stuff and the boss had to fix it which kind of worried me. It was a red flag that I had to point it out and not the stylist noticing it. I thought the boss had fixed everything but when I came home i still saw so many messed up pieces lol. However I told them and they offered to fix the pieces but I just never went. I def wish I went somewhere else for $500+. Whatever I got was def not worth the price tag. Just beware of those extra bowls. read more

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Zaneta has done an amazing job taking care of my hair pre- and post-wedding. She gave me a gorgeous cut that continued to grow out beautifully for my wedding. Post-wedding is when the fun began! I've been wanting to dye my hair purple for as long as I can remember. And Zaneta made my purple dreams come true! She started me off gentle with a light purple that blended beautifully in with my hair so it wasn't really noticeable until I was under sunlight. The second round happened about 4 months later and I went all in and asked for a semi-permanent purple. We went with a cool tone and the color is gorgeous! I love that Zaneta talks you through everything describing which way we can go with each step and what that would mean for the fade out and care taking. She is also very upfront about pricing and will give you your estimate once you've talked everything through. My husband has been seeing Janne for his hair cuts. The first time we saw her, she managed to convince him to get a perm and he hasn't stopped since! She does a wonderful job and the hair style matches him so well. She has also helped my mom with an all over color to cover up her whites. My moms hair looked so natural and gorgeous when Janne was done. The salon itself is lovely as well! They spoil us with a fridge stocked with drinks and a tons of snacks to munch on while you wait for your hair to process. I always feel very well taken care of while I'm here! read more

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This was my first time booking with Nonnie at Duet Salon! I will say that it was one of the most comfortable and enjoyable hair experiences I've ever had! She was super friendly and welcoming. Nonnie was very attentive to what I wanted to do with my hair and was able to inform me what was going on throughout the entire process! I booked an appointment for a balayage, but the inspiration pictures I sent were babylights. Nonnie gave me some tips about the differences so I really appreciated that. The hair did take 6ish hours but it was definitely worth it. Nonnie was careful and very thorough with my hair :-) Here's my before and after pictures! read more

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I've been going to Duet for almost a year now (once every two months or so) for coloring and have been working with Christina. Absolutely would recommend! Christina has been awesome and super easy to work with. Shes been with me for the entire journey to get my hair to the color it is today and I love my current hair color so much. Also I always have great chats with her during our sessions. If you are someone like me who's never gotten their hair colored before and wanted to try it for the first time, she's willing to work with you for figure out what you want and make it happen. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I had a teased balayage done by Nonnie and she delivered!!! My hair was originally had reddish brown permanent dye which I didn't love. I told her I wanted a more beige brown with dimension and I feel like I got exactly what I wanted. She is really good at making your hair look natural. Like you but 2.0! The total came out to $465, but honestly I think it was worth it! Also my hair doesn't even feel damaged which I have never had happen after a bleaching session. read more

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I visited Tina 2 weeks before my son's wedding. An occasion any mother wants to look her best for. This was following a 10 minute consult when I showed pictures and shared I wanted my hair to show highlights and have lighter but not gold color highlights. I repeatedly asked her to not make my hair look darker. I also paid her higher rate (compared to other stylists in the salon) to get better performance but was left me with a brand new stylist to color my hair as she attended to an angry and unhappy customer sitting next to me. When she washed my hair, I could tell she realized I was not happy. Instead of acknowledging my frustration, she recommended that I wash my hair and give it a couple of weeks to get lighter. I also was offered to go back for a bleach wash but she added that I had to pay her hourly rate of 150 on top of the 620 I paid already for that. There was no emotion, no compromise. She was done with her work and robotically justified what happened. I gave it a week, washed my hair every day and there was absolutely no change. I have made another appointment to see another stylist to fix the mess she created. I felt she was unfair and felt worst that on top of her poor performance I had kindly paid an additional tip. I called the salon back today to ask for a refund. I told her i would be happy if she paid half of what she charged so I could use it toward the next appointment. Again, her approach was very justified , emotionless and kept on repeating that she had told me what to expect every step of the way! I certainly didn't pay 620 to make my hair look worst! This attitude was absolutely not right and added to insult. This is my first time posting something like this ever! It is well deserved and people need to learn from my experience and what a rip off this was! I uploaded my "aspiration" photo before I went to my highlight appointment which was completely looked over and ignored. I wish she could have been honest and told me she wasn't able to do what I was asking for. I feel violated and taken advantage of. My hair looked way better before I saw this lady! The work deserves no starts! read more

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I've been a client of Amy's since she was in cosmetology school and would not trust anyone else but her! She's such a talented hair stylist and she is so meticulous. I always feel like I am well taken care of during every appointment. She really takes the time to make sure that her craft is perfect and she always has good suggestions as well. I always look forward to making an appointment with her and always get so many compliments on my hair!! Thanks so much Amy! You're the best :) read more

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Duet Salon is A+ when it comes to amazing service and really skilled stylists! This was my first time here and I had a great experience from start to end. They were responsive and quick to get my appt booked and Tina even reached out beforehand to ensure I had filled out the client intake form so that my stylist could be prepared for my service. The salon itself is super spacious and modern, and they have yummy snacks too! Ayaho did my haircut and highlights and I highly recommend her!!!she is a newer stylist but I felt really at ease with her and that I could trust her with my hair. She is so sweet and personable! She took her time to make sure she understood what I wanted and explained every step of the process. It was such a personalized experience and my hair turned out amazing, thanks to Ayaho! read more

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Haircut done by Mai :-) I found Duet Salon on Yelp due to their great reviews and of course I did some corresponding research on Instagram. From what I found, Mai was a great stylist so I booked a haircut with her. I'm typically quite anxious in the salon because 1) I have a lot of hair 2) I have wavy hair Both of which could allow for stylists to be overwhelmed and scissorhappy, which usually leaves me sad walking out of a salon. But that didn't happen here! Mai was extremely welcoming and friendly throughout the entire experience. She made me feel comfortable with my hair and gave me a beautiful hair cut with long layers. She checked in with me a lot to see if I was happy with the length and also didn't rush through the process. We cut off about 5-6". She really ensured she delivered quality work and I'm so grateful. I walked out of the salon happy to see the world. Thanks, Mai! :-) Would highly recommend. read more

I wanted to refresh my hair color and booked an appointment with Nonnie for a toning session--best decision ever! She worked her magic and gave me the perfect neutral brown shade I was envisioning. No more brassy hair! she was incredibly attentive and listened carefully to what I wanted and made sure everything turned out flawless. I also loved my salon experience was amazing. They had a bunch of yummy drinks and snacks. I can't recommend this place enough and will definitely be coming back read more

Nonnie has been doing my hair since she became licensed! Love how she does my hair, which is why I keep going back! Edit: I ask for partial or full babylights, cut, and color tone read more

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I've been coming to duet salon every couple of months since 2017. I can't say enough good things about the girls here. I mainly go to tina but the other stylists are great too!! I've had Zaneta, Nonnie, Christina all help assist pr do my hair when Tina was out for maternity leave and they're all amazing. I've done it all: blonde, back to dark brown, to babylights, extensions, short hair, and so much. I couldn't find pictures for it all. Before duet salon, I've been to a couple of places in la and boston, but either the results were a let down, or i didn't feel like the salons were invested in my hair goals. At duet, Tina always makes sure to explain the process, takes into account My hair history and health, and makes sure to tell me how I should be maintaining my hair at home and when to come back. I can't say enough good things about coming here!! read more

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It was December 2023. It was almost a year since I got my hair last done and cut. My roots grew out. My hair was now super brassy and in desperate need of a haircut. So, I went to Duet Salon thanks to a friend's recommendation. Duet Salon has a variety of hair stylists to choose from and what services (along with prices) each stylist provides. Out of them all, I picked Nonnie as my hairstylist. She was thorough when asking about my hair and its history. When attending to my hair, she treated it with much-needed love and care. She also provided me with hair advice as well as knowledge on what hair products to use/avoid. She even made sure I was comfortable and offered me drinks and snacks. Overall, she was very accommodating and fun to talk to. In total, the process took about 6 hours, but it was 100% worth it! My hair not only looked so much better but felt healthier and softer than when I came in. All in all, I had a great experience and will come back again. I HIGHLY recommend Duet Salon and choosing Nonnie as your hairstylist! read more

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It was my first time going to Duet Salon after coming across Nonnie's IG page. She was really great at answering all of my questions and coordinating an appointment with me. The salon itself was clean and everyone there was extremely nice. Nonnie was so easy to talk to and I liked that she explained what she was doing as she was doing it. I asked for a milk tea colored balayage and it took approximately 5 hours. I had so many compliments on the color :) I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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I did research on this salon and I would always see it in my explore page so I knew it was a sign to go! My hair stylist was Nonnie, I had a consultation with her regarding what the process would be for my hair since I wanted to go from purple to copper. She was very clear and upfront about how long it would be, the cost, etc. My session was from 10am-6pm, she applied bleach to my hair once to remove the blue and green underneath my purple. She was very kind by asking me if I needed water/snacks and making sure she wasn't hurting my hair. She was the last one to leave the salon and I loved how my hair turned out! I went from a bright to a warmer tone and I can't wait to come back for more work! read more

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I'm a regular with Zaneta and see her around once every 6 months for a big appointment (bleaching roots for a peekaboo, color refresh, and haircut) and ideally once every 3 months for a haircut. She's incredibly straightforward on her pricing and is super friendly and helpful for the entire appointment. I've been dyeing my hair for years and have gone to multiple stylists. I really like Zaneta because she puts hair health first - she doesn't pull bleach onto the scalp and will start with a lower developer and slowly transition higher as she bleaches your hair so it lifts evenly and certain parts don't get over-processed. This is partially why I'm able to keep bleaching my hair while maintaining my length (I don't keep damaged hair just for the sake of keeping length - I'll chop if it's in bad condition). She also doesn't double book which I really appreciate. if you're interested in booking with her, I recommend reaching out sooner than later as she is usually booked out for a few months. The salon is clean and cute and the rest of the stylists are also super nice. The only caveat - pricing is higher than what I've paid for similar appointments with other stylists at different salons but given the quality of care and my amazing experiences - I'm personally okay with it. read more

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I'm so glad I found Duet Salon, specifically my stylist, Amy! I've been a client of Amy's for a couple years now and I highly recommend her. She is incredibly talented, especially with the teased balayage, which I've gotten done twice with her. Amy has high attention to detail and puts a great deal of thought and care into her work. At the start of the appointment, she asks a number of questions to ensure that we reach the desired result for my hair. She also explains every step to me so I understand the entire process from beginning to end. A lot of hard work goes into creating a balayage, and Amy definitely puts in her all to ensure her clients look their best! She is super friendly and patient throughout the whole process (6+ hours) and will make sure her clients are comfortable and relaxed. After the coloring process was finished, Amy washed my hair thoroughly, blow dried my hair, and curled it perfectly. She taught me how to curl my hair properly and make beachy waves curls! I'm always in love with my hair after leaving Duet Salon because Amy does such an amazing job. I've also received many compliments from friends over the years and it's all thanks to Amy! If you're looking to get a balayage, this is the place to go! read more

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I've gotten my hair done twice by Mai at Duet Salon. She's an amazing hair stylist! She always brings my dry hair back to life The salon is very clean and the staff are very welcoming. They have a cute seating area with snacks and drinks if you get hungry. Prices are also affordable which is a plus. Book with Mai now! read more

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It's been 5 years since my last review so I wanted to update it because... Tina has still got that magic touch! Even with my postpartum hair regrowth that had me looking like a pineapple, she worked her magic! Now I don't even see the spiky sprouts because I'm too busy admiring how much better the rest of my hair moves and feels! I've also had my hair done by Mai and prepped by Christina. Everyone is talented and so sweet! The salon is always such a bright place-- lots of laughter between stylists and customers and everyone is so friendly. I have never loved a salon and its staff more!! Thank you for always giving me hair-confidence!! read more

As a first timer, I was super hesitant to trust just anyone with my hair... I did my due diligence and looked into salons in SF and in SJ that had offered both quality services at reasonable prices. My first balayage was actually a few years back in 2017 with Tina, but I've recently been seeing Amy as Tina is off on maternity leave. I would commute from SF to SJ to just get my hair done because of just how happy I was with Duet Salon! Both Tina and Amy truly listen to your hair desires and goals, and also provide honest feedback as to how realistic the outcome will be and set my expectations. For example, I tend to show pictures as reference, and they'll let me know how it will actually look in real life in normal lighting etc. I truly appreciate the honesty because I know that they want me to be happy with the end result. My most recent tone was with Amy, and she is definitely willing to go above and beyond to make sure her clients are satisfied with their hair. I had mentioned to her that I was hoping to change up the color a bit, and we ended up toning my hair multiple times to ensure I got the color I wanted during the appointment. read more

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This is a very long overdue review for my stylist, Zaneta!! I first came to duet salon in 2020 when places were opening back up during COVID with safety protocols in place. This was my second time trying a balayage. I was a bit nervous because of the bad experience from my previous stylist. My previous stylist was at one of SJ's popular salons known for balayage, yet she was very cold and unwelcoming towards me. She would barely answer my questions with few words, which didn't help me at all since I didn't know much about hair/balayage back then. My first appointment at Duet with Zaneta was completely different from the start. She asked me a bunch of questions during our consultation (what I was looking for, asked me how much maintenance I was willing to put in, my hair background, etc.). I had a lot of questions that she answered very thoroughly as well. You can tell she really cares to understand what her client wants. During the entire balayage process, you can see that she won't hesitate to sacrifice her time to be very meticulous and detailed. I have very long and thick hair that takes up her entire working day, but she really puts her work into it!! She'll also check in with me throughout the process to make sure my hair is turning out how I want it. Fast forward to 2024 and I'm still a dedicated client of Zaneta's. I recently moved to SoCal but will always try to squeeze in an appointment every time I visit home. When you find a stylist you connect with, don't take it for granted!! A nice bonus is that Duet Salon has strong Wi-Fi and the stylists are comfortable with clients WFH during their appointment since they can be long. I always bring my work laptop during my 5+ hour appointments so I don't have to take the day off. Each bleaching appointment is a bit on the pricier side since the salon calculates by # of extra bowls of bleach and I have a LOT of hair. But it is worth every dollar for me because I can be confident every time I go into the salon knowing that I'll come out with hair that I love. I also book with Mai sometimes when I can't schedule with Zaneta- she is also great :) read more

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I've been a client of Amy since 2018, and she has been nothing short of the best!! She is attentive and provides the best tips/suggestions during consultation. She has great attention to detail and keeps things real and upfront, and doesn't hide anything. For example, I have had baby lights, balayages and haircuts/tone sessions with her. If my hair cannot withstand harsh treatment, Amy will let me know, but always respects my final decisions. She also tells me how much extra treatments would cost and no hidden fees. She treats me as a valued customer and I never feel rushed. Balayage/Babylight sessions can take from 5-7hrs depending on hair type, length and style, so getting a consultation will let you know. She puts great care in everything she does. Amy is truly awesome and I wouldn't have trusted anyone else to do balayage for my wedding either! I've recommended many friends and they've been satisfied. Save your precious time of searching for an amazing stylist by booking your session with Amy!! :) read more

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I had a lovely experience getting my very first balayage here! Nonnie did a fantastic job; she looked at my reference photos, listened to what I had in mind, and made thoughtful suggestions based on the low-maintenance style I wanted to take home, all before starting anything :) she also made sure that I understood the pricing system the salon uses for lightener and I knew what I was getting into (I have pretty long hair, so I went in expecting that she would need to use quite a bit, but it's nice to have transparency!) Nonnie was really friendly & easy to talk to and she checked in with me throughout the appt - making sure I had snacks & drinks & bathroom breaks (a must during such a lengthy process) Definitely check her out if you're in the area and looking to do anything from a trim to styling to color! read more

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Noonie is the best. She does magic on my hair each time I go see her The salon is super chic vibe and love that everyone is so friendly.

I had such a great experience getting my hair done by Ayaho! I have gotten my hair dyed a lot previously, so Ayaho was really thorough and honest when explaining what was achievable for me. She was super sweet as well and our conversations made the appointment go by quickly. I love how my hair turned out, highly recommend! read more

DUET SALON IS THE BEST!!! My hair has never been healthier or looked better since I started coming here. While all the whole team or stylists are super talented and personable, Tina (the SALON owner) is hands down the best hair artist in California. She is patient, professional, and always makes the best recommendations based on what you want. She's completely changed the way I treat my hair and helped me build a hair care routine. I always feel like she understands the vision for my hair and she DELIVERS EVERY TIME!!! I especially appreciated all the steps Tina took to keep both her staff and all clients safe throughout the pandemic; from all the safety measures in place to following Santa Clara guidelines closely and making some tough decisions in order to keep the salon open and always communicated with clients t. She is the epitome of responsible business owner in these Covid times. Also shoutout to Zaneta who is a super methodical, thorough, and is sooo knowledgeable about all things hair. She is an expert at explaining the techniques. Her scalp massages are to die for!!! Thank you Tina, Zaneta, Mai, and Amy!!! read more

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I've gotten my hair done by Nonnie a couple of times this year and each time I'm greeted with a warm smile and a super fun and friendly experience. Nonnie is one of the newer stylists at the salon but it seems like she's been doing hair for at least a few years! I DMd her my hair wishes/inspo on IG and she was super thorough and honest about what was achievable and what wasn't (I wanted a copper tone without going the bleaching route). She sent me pictures of what my hair would look like realistically and clarified my questions about products being used. She even offered for me to come in for a strand test to make sure I was happy with the color and tone! I've come back to Nonnie about 4 times this year to get my roots touched up + glazes since I've been getting a single color all over. There's only been 1 instance where the root color came out to be a slightly different tone but it was an easy fix for me since I had a color depositing conditioner at home to even it out. I came back this week to get my hair recolored before my wedding and my hair came out PERFECT. I sent a picture of my extensions over text and even though I forgot to bring it with me to the appt, she was thankfully still able to color match correctly, with the help of Tina the owner. So even though Nonnies a newer stylist, she gets better and better each time and seems like she has great mentors and team members to learn from too! I'm excited to come back to Nonnie in the fall for some possible highlights! Overall, this is a great salon that's super clean and treats their clients with love and respect! Not to mention they have the best snacks and beverages that's perfect for someone like me who always forgets to eat before a long appointment read more

Tina and her excellent team have been taking care of my hair for over a decade now. From the moment I walk in to her salon to my departure, I always feel so warmly welcomed! Whether it's highlights, toning, gray root coloring, moisturizing treatments, expert cutting and styling, Tina provides expert services and I completely trust her advice. She listens carefully to my description of the look I'd like to have, develops a plan, shares it along with pros and cons, and then executes on the plan. I regularly receive compliments on my hair, thanks to Tina! She is simply the best and a wonderful person too. read more

I've been getting my hair done by the same person for the past 20 years at a very reasonable price and always dependable. I went to a new place one time about 10 years ago and it was a disaster, lots of tears. Lately the person I've been going to hasn't been giving me hair that I love. I asked for blonder and I got orange-y and not very blended hair. I was getting married in approximately a month or so and I really wanted to get my hair to a place where I was obsessed with it. I did some research through looking at reviews and online and came across Duet Salon. I sent in photos and asked for an in person consultation. I met Nonnie and she explained what the plan would be and we scheduled an appointment. I was really nervous, but Nonnie did everything to help me feel more comfortable. Even though she's only been doing hair with her license for a year or two, she took the time to educate me about best practices for taking care of my hair. Recommended products and how to keep it healthy. Even when I texted her after the appointment, she responded with some pointers which I was grateful for. I was still nervous up until the last 20 minutes of getting my hair done. It still looked too dark and I was internally freaking out. But then she started to blow dry it and style it, which I didn't get done in the past with my previous hairdresser because it cost extra. But once I saw it lightening with blow drying and after taking pictures of my hair both straight and curly, OMG I FELT LIKE A MILLION BUCKS. I could NOT believe that was my hair. It was so much more smooth and the color I was hoping for. That night I went on a date with my fiancé and I couldn't have felt more confident. I loved my hair for my wedding too, I got compliments during my wedding weekend and I thank Nonnie so much for helping me to feel fabulous for my special weekend! Now it's been almost 3 months since getting my hair done. I am curious to know how long I'll be able to go before I feel like it needs to be done again. Before I was only getting it done twice a year. It is pricier than what I'm used to spending for my hair but it was definitely worth it for my weekend, and likely will keep going back. Thank you so much Nonnie! read more

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Tina has been my dedicated stylist for over 6 years now - I've been getting my cuts and color done exclusively by her since her days at the Salon Academy. Even after I moved to LA I still drove 5+ hours just to get my hair done. Call me crazy but if y'all have ever experienced the blessing that is finding a stylist you truly trust, you know to hold on and never let go!! My natural hair is almost black and on the thicker side of Asian hair, which means it does not budge easily. Despite this, Tina has taken me on a joyride across the entire rainbow spectrum over the years - from full light blonde to ashy dark blond, to pink, blue, red, maroon, dark purple, and brown, all the while throwing in some beautiful balayage and babylight sessions while keeping my hair healthy. I've probably given her many headaches swapping back and forth between difficult colors because I'm an indecisive b, but ya girl delivers. Every. Time. Getting your hair done is just part of the experience though - Tina is hilarious and will be your stylist, therapist, and friend all wrapped into one. Special color request? Drama for ya mama? She'll listen and tell you what's achievable for both your hair and your life lol. Honestly I'm at the point where I just show up to the salon and tell her to do whatever she thinks is best for my hair. Tina and everyone at the salon have been doing everything they can to be safe during the pandemic for clients. If you're looking for a new stylist, look no further - Duet will be your go-to! read more

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I was looking for a solid South Bay hair stylist specific for Asian hair and haircuts. I'm so glad I found Duet. My stylist was Zaneta. I found her through the Duet Salon IG page, which is so easy to navigate since they feature their stylists' works all the time. Every stylist has their own work, so I did some digging to see who I think I might vibe with in terms of their work. I chose Zaneta because she seemed so easygoing, creative and bold with her work. She's so giving and friendly in person! We communicated via email until the day of the appointment, and on the day of she made sure she listened to all of my concerns and clarified lots of questions so I knew I was getting the cut I wanted. Even though I didn't really have a plan on what exactly I wanted, I did bring some pictures to give her a better idea of my style. I appreciate that she asked me about the work I do and how I normally wear my hair because honestly that's how I'd end up taking care of it after the cut. I'm very low-key and no-fuss with my hair, so she made sure that I walked out feeling fresh, free, and lighter which was TOTALLY the case. She also gives little head massages during the wash + dry portion of the service which is always a plus! It's a few weeks later and I'm loving my shorter cut. Will 100% go back and highly recommend y'all to get your Asian hair cut by the inimitable Zaneta. read more