I am new to the Bay area and was genuinely worried about finding someone who actually knows how to…read morehandle thick, short, wavy Asian hair. After a few disappointing attempts with other salons, someone in a Bay Area Women's group highly recommended Fred Mabunga at Los Gatos Hair Bar. Our first session, he completely blew me away! I've been going to him ever since. Even though it's a bit of a trek, I happily make the drive every single time because the few times I tried staying local and going somewhere else, I deeply regretted it. Fred is a true master stylist and incredibly collaborative. He has an amazing eye for what will look best on you, but he also listens intently and works with you to achieve the exact vibe and style you want. The ultimate test of a phenomenal haircut is how it looks weeks later. Even when my hair grows out, it still looks stunning and perfectly shaped. Life gets busy and I can't always make it in every month, but Fred's cuts hold up beautifully. If you are searching for the best master stylist in the Bay Area, go see Fred!

After my regular stylist cancelled on me last minute I decided to look somewhere locally. I found…read moreNorma had availability the next day on a Sunday when most stylists don't regularly work. I came in early for my appointment and she was just finishing up someone but very friendly and told me she'd be right with me. She asked me for inspo pictures, what I wanted and quickly got started. She gave me the cut and styled it exactly how I wanted. She was very nice and sweet, I would definitely return! The salon is super cute and tucked away off a Main Street.

I've been coming to The Studio for years, even after moving to NYC, so when I was back in town and…read moredesperately needed a haircut, I knew exactly where I wanted to go! I tried Jazz for the first time and she was amazing. I have K-tips in, and she cut my hair to absolute perfection. Exactly the refresh I desperately needed, and I left feeling like myself again! The Studio will always be my go-to recommendation for a hair salon in the South Bay. All the girls are so sweet, and the salon itself is always super clean, spacious, and welcoming.

If you're searching for a new hairstylist, look no further!…read more I found Andi on TikTok/IG and decided to try his services back when he was still in cosmetology school. He took the time to assess my hair and helped guide me through understanding the style I wanted. He did such an amazing job that I followed him here to The Studio. This time, I wanted to try something new and requested a shag haircut with lots of texture. Let me just say, he delivered!!! He even styled it in different ways, both blown out and curled, so I could see how versatile the cut was. Response Time: Quick turnaround. Consultation: Even if you don't know the proper hair terminology, Andi is able to understand exactly what you're looking for with just a few reference photos and your explanation. He'll also be honest if a certain idea may not turn out the way you envision it, which I really appreciate. Feeling like a Pinterest model. My next appointment is already booked!

Finally got to get a curly cut from the amazing Gissell and let me tell you she did not disappoint…read more The salon itself is super cutesy, the front staff was lovely she offered me a beverage and checked me in super quickly. There's so much to look at from the wall of products to the screen on the side playing super helpful tips and product recommendations. Gissell is not only incredibly talented in the craft of curly cuts but she is such a sweet person in general. I felt comfortable sharing past experiences as well as what I wanted this time. She listened to each and every concern I had and every step of the way made sure I was happy with the outcome. The curly cut I chose had wash and style in it and wow that conditioner massage was too good! She let me know all the products she was using on my hair as well as giving me tips on how to style my hair and what products to use at home!! Which I so appreciated because taking care of curly hair is hard! I've gotten a curly cut before and it was nowhere near this good. I will certainly be back and I can't wait to hang out with Gissell again in a couple months!

After finding the salon on TikTok and seeing that they specialize in curly hair, I booked an appt…read moreonline. I was really excited for the appt. The salon has an attractive atmosphere and they offered me a menu of drinks when I arrived, which I thought was a nice touch. I requested a trim. My curly hair is longish and I was hoping not lose too much length, as it took me so long to grow. I just wanted to polish it up a bit. I booked with Alona after seeing her work online, and she gave a consultation. She said because my hair is uneven lengths in the back, she'd have to cut a substantial amount of hair, bringing it to bob length to make it even. I explained no, I don't want to cut it that short, and I don't mind if it's not fully even, just trim the split ends and keep as much length as you can. She said no, that's not an option. Then I asked if she can think a little bit out of the box and accommodate my request? She said no. She went to check with management and came back saying no. I was forced to leave the salon without getting a haircut, as the stylists were unwilling to work with me, without cutting off a significant portion of my hair (a third, but it would look like half, as curly hair bounces up and looks shorter). The owner was nice about it, but personally I feel the lack of flexibility here is not right. I know that what I was asking was a normal request (she said maybe it feels like a normal request to you...!) , and it could be done, maybe not exactly how they would wanted it to be -- but a haircut. But they refused because they are "curly hair specialists" and rigid in their systems. I thought their knowledge of curly hair would allow them to be creative enough to help. But they didn't want to. I left feeling on the verge of tears, it was a very frustrating experience. I never imagined any salon would refuse to cut my hair. In the owner's response to my review she misrepresents what happened. Not cool. None of my hair is at bob length, it would be if it were to be cut as the stylist was suggesting. Some of it is a little shorter than longer parts but it's not that drastic. I also clearly told the stylist that I was open to it being a bit uneven. I asked the salon to be flexible and that is what my review reflected. This could been an opportunity for the salon owner to consider if perhaps her salon wants to take a more client-centered approach. Instead she decided to discredit me in her response and lie about what happened. Really a bummer. Updating to one star.

We had such a great experience with Alayna! She was so kind and engaging with my son and gave him a…read morefantastic haircut. Her attention to detail and precision were amazing, and she made sure he was happy with everything along the way. We also really appreciated her accommodating our last-minute request. We couldn't be happier with his haircut and will definitely be back. Highly recommend Alayna!

Brenda Burns ruined my hair. As a PR professional, I don't use hyperbole, but in this case, it's…read moreappropriate. I came into the salon with long, sun-kissed blonde hair and left with short, uneven, splotchy and stripey orange and purple hair. Brenda did reimburse me for the haircut because it was a rushed job that she did in five minutes after my color, but she refused to do the same for the color mishap. Her offer to fix the color didn't make sense to me. First, it's not fixable. Second, I won't let her touch my hair again. See the photos for yourself. Not quite the sun-kissed baby lights that she promotes. She's colored my hair many times, every time I've either had to come back for her to fix minor errors, or I had my professional colorist in LA methodically fix Brenda's mess. UPDATE! (4/21/26) It took master colorist Johnny Ramirez EIGHT HOURS to fix my hair color, and master stylist Marilee Albin fixed my haircut. Turns out it was much worse than I thought - all kinds of chunky diagonal highlight lines underneath, all orange. $1700 later, I finally learned my lesson to NEVER return to Brenda Burns, no matter how inconvenient it is to go to LA for good hair.

CIARA IS A LIFESAVER. I came in for a color correction and…read morea Hail Mary after getting my hair chopped up and dyed terribly by another hairstylist. I explained that my graduation is this upcoming Saturday and I wanted to look and feel good for it! We clearly talked about cutting options and discussed how because of the previous cut options would be just to smooth out the erratic layers without cutting too much. She completely changed my hair and I'm so grateful- I came it with a bad copper ombré and left with blended out bronde highlights. I am in love and hope to continue to get my hair done by her since she's amazing. I will literally drive anywhere for this quality of work.

Unprofessional :/ I came for balayage and a haircut and wasn't satisfied with the result. One side…read moreof my head is more blonde than the other and she left unblended pieces on my hairline that look like grow out. I asked for a redo session and she wasn't available, then I asked for a refund and she said no too. Waste of $450

Partial Highlights with root shadowing giving my hair back its beauty!…read more Rosalin was amazing at the attention to detail and going above and beyond! I am Vegas ready! thank you soo much

Kiana's hair consultation was so thorough; she made sure that she understood the style that I was…read moreaiming for, explained my options along with the process & made sure to get my feedback before moving forward. Kiana was able to help me achieve that "Old Money" brunette inspired look that I have been trying to achieve. She also made sure to maintain my hair integrity too! Her attention to detail with lightening & dying my hair was impeccable especially on the top of my scalp & hairline- all the highly visible areas. She made sure I loved my hair & was willing to make adjustments if I was not happy with the final results. She didn't need to though because she did such a fabulous job! I love it so much!!!

I like the location, nice quality interior and most importantly the friendly staff! I will only go…read moreto Chrystal because she does the best with hair and styling! She is so sweet and very thorough! Whenever I leave my hair looks so nice and fresh! And she always offers to style my hair afterwards Parking: there is a small parking area to the side but there is always street parking on the side

Nicole is the best! I've been going to her for years. About 20 to be exact. I appreciate that the…read moreother stylists are always warm and welcoming. This salon also has a great variety of products.

Such a wonderful experience from start to finish! The salon is immaculately clean with a sleek,…read moremodern aesthetic, and every detail feels so thoughtfully curated. As soon as I settled in, I was offered a choice of drinks from their mini menu, which was such a welcoming touch. My stylist, Briijit, took the time to truly listen to what I wanted. I was very specific about keeping my length while refreshing the shape, and she executed it perfectly. I also came in with a very specific hair color in mind, and she completely nailed it! The shampoo was incredibly relaxing, and the final blowout was perfection. Between the easy parking, the unhurried atmosphere, and the exceptional results, this place is a total gem. Beautiful space, incredible attention to detail, and top-tier service. I can't recommend this salon enough!

Last minute appt, last customer of the day, first time here…read more I was blown away by Jr Stylist, Yesenia, for her skills. She's got sass with skills to back it up. Such a doll. Love my cut! Book her!

Kristi and the girls are the absolute best!! I have been coming to Annabelle since she opened many…read moreyears ago, and always get top notch service. The salon is extremely clean and all the staff are so friendly! Can't recommend this salon enough.

This review is for eyebrow waxing ($20). I've been so happy with each appointment, and I love how…read morerelaxed and refreshed I feel afterwards. The salon has always been very fast to schedule and accommodate my walk-in requests. The employees are attentive and take their time. I am a loyal customer!

I used to be a frequent guest of the Santana Row DryBar--when it closed, I switched to Los Gatos…read more Always a great blowout! I have naturally curly hair; and when I don't have the time (or will) to do my own hair--I hit up DryBar! Great staff, good location, easy parking. Then I go down the street for lunch at the new Whole Foods!

I have been here twice now. First time great, second time not so much. It's like anywhere, depends…read moreon the stylist you work with. Not all stylists know how work with different types of hair. Sure if you have long, thick hair your blowout will almost always look incredible. I have a fine wavy hair, that is currently cut into a bob. My hair easily gets volume but it takes different steps than if you are work on other type of hair. Unfortunately, the second stylist I had didn't know how to work with it. I asked for bouncy blowout. she gave me a blow dry and tried to out curls in at the end- no rollers for extra volume. I was disappointed especially since the stylist before gave me exactly what I wanted. The salon is easy to get to. There is lots of parking but it can get pretty full depending on the time of day.