Extremely happy starting with setting up the appointment. It was our first visit bringing my 96 year old mom. Elsa was so kind to her, she listened to what we wanted and it was a million times better than I could have hoped for. My mom's hair looked beautiful. read more

I would like to highly recommend Elsa At her shop Elsa's Studio Six. She is a nice person, kind and helpful. She does excellent haircuts and highlights and color. Kim Kubal read more

I wish Elsa's was where I live now in the South Bay. In the last two years I haven't found anyone as good. (Well, Mitri Salon in Santa Clara is as good, but they also charge $15 more.) When I lived in Millbrae this was my haircuttery. They're located in an odd location down a walkway behind the Walgreens. Kitty was my go-to gal, but the rest (Lisa and Elsa) all seemed to know what they were doing, too. I was always happy with my haircuts, and they charged the very reasonable price of $35. It's a friendly place and all the clients seem to be regulars. The only thing I didn't like about this place is that before your first cut they require you to come in for a preliminary visit where you talk about what you want done. It seems ridiculously pointless ("Um, yes, I'd like a haircut. Is that allowed?"), and difficult to schedule if you get home after 6 (and since this is Millbrae, there must be lots of people coming home late from SF or the South Bay). But that's my only caveat on coming here. Everything else about Elsa's is great. read more

I was walking by and decided to go in and ask to make an appointment for my daughter. Both ladies were working on clients, but I walked in and no one looked my way to address me at all. Stood there for a moment waiting to be acknowledged. NOTHING. So I walked up to the lady who didn't have her back to me and asked if I could make an appointment, and she didn't greet me, just sighed and said, "Not today". That was it. So I said, ok never mind and walked out. Horrible customer service, no skills at all. Disappointed that a salon that has been here for quite some time, has horrible customer service. A smile and a greeting go a long way, just being acknowledged by either ladies would have been great. Don't waste your time, go somewhere else where they value their customers! read more

Seems I'll be the first guy to leave a review. It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Was hoping to get a haircut at my usual barber, but he closed shop for the holiday weekend. Decided to try out Elsa's as I didn't want to leave the open mall for a haircut. I was mildly taken back by the slightly higher prices, but in the end it was worth it. My first ever "styled" haircut was done professionally and without a second take. It was done right the first time. Slightly different than what I was accusomed to, but this change was pretty good. Elsa even explained what was done and why. I'll see Elsa again in 3 or 4 months when my hair grows back. read more

Elsa was great. Before going to Elsa my hair was unruly and I could feel the weight if my hair. The first thing Elsa did was take off the weight. Since it was my first time with Elsa, she asked to see me before making the appointment. She spent 5 minutes discussing my options and then made the appointment. I found that to be very professional. I was trying highlights for the first time and she took a very conservative approach. It gives me confidence that I have someone who understands me and my hair. Elsa is a pleasant conversationalist and I couldn't believe I was there was 3 hours. I wish she would accept credit cards. I didn't know and was not prepared with cash. Luckily there was an ATM nearby and she waited patiently till I came back with the cash. read more

I have yet to try Elsa, but I have been going to Kitty for 5 years now. I think Kitty does an amazing job. She really spends the time and energy making sure you get the haircut you want. (The haircut in the profile picture was actually done by her) Kitty would usually spend an hour or so on my hair. Granted, I do have lots of hair and I always want lots of layers so it may take awhile. But after cutting my hair and blow drying it, she goes back and make sure that your whole head is perfect before sending you off. If you want a really amazing short haircut, I would definitely try Kitty. Their little salon is had an adorable atmosphere, and Elsa and Kitty do put their input on your haircut. Just as Elsa mentioned that the haircut I had really framed my face and it looked good on me. The one amazing thing is that Kitty had a great memory. I don't come as regularly as I should, as still being a student and not always affording luxuries, but she always seem to remember what I was going into school for and where I work when I come in. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is because I think Kitty does an amazing job for cutting my hair short, like shoulder length. But when I want a change and grow my hair out, she doesn't seem to favor it and always tries to get me to cut my hair short again. Other than that, she's an amazing stylist! I tried getting my friends go to her... read more

Elsa is great! Needed someone to cut my very picky mom's hair. I wasn't familiar with anyone in Millbrae because I do my own hair. I happen to be passing Elsa's salon on my way to Trader Joe's and stopped in and asked for an appointment. Her calendar was full, yet she squeezed my mom in the next day! My mom is an 83 yr old Spanish woman who doesn't speak much English. Elsa took very good care of her, even spoke Spanish to her! As for the haircut... my mom's smile when I came back to pick her up said it all. Thanks Elsa read more

I have gone here for many years. Kitty is my stylist and is highly skilled and very personable. I have never gotten a hair cut or style I did not love read more

I've been seeing Elsa for 4 years. I don't even have to tell her anything other than "make me beautiful" and she decides how to cut my hair. Everyone at work goes nuts over how my hair color/cut match my face and they pay hundreds in MP for their basic 'do's. Elsa is reasonable..almost to much for her quality of cut and it's MODERN cuts. She'll give you the latest and not try to give you that haircut that everyone else gets. She gives me the kind of cut that allows me to just wash and go, but it's short at all. Just well cut so that when it dries it looks awesome. read more

Ok I have to hope that someone responds to this. If this IS the Elsa I think it is --- you can't get ANY better. I use to go to her @ the mall in Daly City - she was known as Elsa Vallejo. Then she moved to a place on El Camino and was hoping to start her own studio. Could it be I have found her again....??? read more

My mother and I have been getting our hair cut by Elsa for many years. She always does a great job. She knows her hair and she has offered excellent advice about my hair. My mother has a razor cut and I think that Elsa is the one of the few stylists who knows how to do them. read more

I have seen Kitty twice - she is very sweet - and Elsa just squeezed me in although I was told that getting an appointment with her always takes "weeks and weeks." She was worth her reputation. Treated my hair with a technique to take away some of the heaviness in certain areas- which I have asked for at several salons and they never would do ("Thick hair is wonderful..." etc.). She really just gets hair and needed little direction. I would see see either of those lovely ladies anytime! read more

I've been going to Elsa for several years. She is the best at cutting hair! I keep an appointment on a regular basis and this works very well. Highly recommended! read more

I walked in and tried to get a hair cut. No other customers were in sight. The lady working there, I can only assume was Elsa or perhaps an employee of Elsa, was only cleaning and sweeping hair. I asked if I could get a hair cut, and she said it is by appointment only then continued to sweep hair. Ummm ok, no one is around, are appointments even necessary at this point? She obviously didn't want my business just so she can stick to the "By Appointments Only" rule. So I thanked her and said I will do that next time. But I will never return again. read more

Recently I went to Elsa's for the first time. Several people I know have been going to her and have been very happy with her work (and with her prices!). I have had long hair for most of my 59 years; but since Elsa seemed to know how to handle my kind of curly hair, I went ahead and put my hair in her hands. The cut (and the color) turned out great! It is so easy to take care of, and I have had so many compliments! My long hair days are over. read more