It's rare for me to go on Yelp and write a review, but I had to give a shot out to my amazing stylist Sherry! She has delivered fabulous service time and time again. I don't have the easiest hair to work with, but she always creates these fun looks that are super manageable for me to maintain at home. She's the best colorist that I've ever had and everytime I leave the salon I get soooooo many compliments on my color- even from random strangers. Sherry is someone you can trust with your hair and will make you feel beautiful read more

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I rarely write reviews in Yelp - - really only when I have something incredible to talk about. Well, today is one of those days. I want to tell you about KC and Fusion Hair Studio. A little over two years ago, my then boyfriend and I walked into a salon in Willow Glen named Fusion. We were there for his haircut, not mine. However, I HATED my hair. I flat out hated it. The cut was bad, the color worse, and the look was definitely not something I was proud of. And, it was way shorter than I wanted - - the result of prior haircuts gone bad. Why was this? A lot had to do with me. I'm all about convenience. I'm a very busy person that does not like wasting time in traffic or driving to/from places. My attitude showed in my hair. I'd been going to places that were close to my house and work. I sat in their seat, they did their work, and I left - - usually not happy. The day I walked into Fusion and met KC - - the ONLY person I ever want to work on my hair again - - my attitude about my hair and hair care changed drastically. Although I didn't have an appointment with KC, when I asked, she said she could definitely help me out while she waited for her next client. What she did in a few minutes was incredible. A few cuts here and a few snips there resulted in a truly cute hair style. My mind woke up. Wow, if she could do what she did in such a short period, what could she do if I had a real appointment and time? A month later I found out. KC didn't just ask what I wanted. She actually looked at my hair, my face, the coloring of my skin, and the weird widow-peaks in my bangs area. We talked about what cut and color would work best for my wavy hair, square face, and pale skin. And then the magic began. KC didn't just color my hair. She painted in beautiful rainbows of color - - reds, golds, browns and blonds. And even though she textured my hair quite a bit (I admit, I was a little afraid it would be too short), I walked out of Fusion that day with the most full, beautiful, bouncy hair I could imagine. I felt fierce! I felt radiant! I was addicted!! Since that first day, I have never gone to another stylist nor would imagine doing so in the future. What started 2+ years ago as a really bad, short shaggy mess of hair is now below bra level, healthy, gorgeous, and ever evolving. And, although I'm still all about convenience, I would drive hours to have KC style my hair. Not only is she incredibly talented, she is also one of those rare individuals that is really a good person. Very likable. Very sweet. Fun to talk with. A genuinely wonderful human. If you want an experience that exceeds your expectations with a true hair "artist", I highly recommend you step out of the norm and into KC's world of stylistic magic. read more

Maybe it was overwhelming with the crowd of women that blew in from the "Ladies Night Out" event, but the stylists at this salon weren't exactly the friendliest. They catered very nicely to the waspy clientele with their high gloss blow-outs and soccer mom 'do's, but were not as attentive with others not fitting in that category. I could see the looks of annoyance and catty side-glances amongst the stylists with each other when an older woman not fitting their target customer tried to ask a question. Again, it could have been the craze of the night (based on other reviews), but I could not comfortably recommend such a place when it feels like these ladies are saccharine sweet to only select types. Two of the other salons in Willow Glen that also had their doors open that evening were incredibly friendly and seemed to be having fun socializing with everyone. read more

Went from long to short! I chopped 10" and donated to Locks of Love. Sherry did a great job! Short for summer is definitely the new do and she can give you exactly what you want. She is a perfectionist and takes time to listen to what it is you want and takes her time in cutting. read more

Fusion Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

My housemate repeatedly recommended I check out a stylist he's been going to for years: Megan LaCore. I balked a little at the price, but after I researched her 5-star ratings here on Yelp and Citysearch (from an old studio), I decided to give her a shot. I have very thick, long hair, which is often a test of stylist's skill, patience and confidence. Megan genuinely listened to what I wanted, made minor suggestions after evaluating my hair, and ultimately gave me one of my favorite haircuts ever. Less weight, no loss of crown volume, soft layers that fall just right, soft long bangs that frame my face... Best of all, she fixed some of the problems in my last cut: no more helmet-head! She was also friendly, stylishly dressed, focused, chatty without being annoying, and didn't pressure me into extra products or services that were out of my budget. She even gave me a head/temple massage. Plus, chocolate on the way out. Win! read more

For context, I have short, very wavy hair that I can very easily curl with a bit of product and a diffuser PROVIDED enough weight has been taken out. Long story short, about a month ago I received a cut that I absolutely could not style as I usually do. I was feeling self-conscious and beyond frustrated when my esthetician in Willow Glen recommended the ladies at Fusion Hair. Sherry was able to accommodate me quite easily, and I love my new and improved hair. No more curls drooping into sad, frizzy, uneven waves throughout the day. My cut is classic with a little edge, and I adore it. Unlike the last cut, my specificity and explicit requests were respected to a "t" by Sherry. Doing my hair is fun again! read more

I have extremely long hair which I have been growing out for over half my life that I am very protective of. Before going to Megan LaCore at Fusion Hair Studio I had not had a professional touch it in about 9 years (when I was a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding) and I had not had a professional coloring job EVER. I've been dying my hair myself (blue for the past 7 years) and even doing my own trims since high school. But I was getting married and I decided I wanted to take my coloring job to the next level. A few years ago I started bleaching streaks into the sides of my hair and getting the bleaching even when doing it myself was very difficult. On top of that some friends had suggested that a professional dye might be more permanent. At this point I had had three friends (including my then-fiance & reviewer Desiree D. below) tell me good things about Megan so I decided to take the risk. I was not disappointed! Megan was wonderful, friendly, skilled, and very willing to work with me on what I wanted. We had discussed on the phone what I wanted done, whether she would be using her "demi-permanent" dye or use some of the same Special Effects "semi-permanent" dye I have been using on myself for years. When I got there she took one look at my hair and told me we should use my own dye, that I would be happier with that - no attempts to push her product even though she's a company rep for that brand! I took a look at her samples and agree with her - I definitely felt like I was in good hands. The combination of the bleaching and dying took hours but the results were well worth it. She managed to even up my bleached streaks so they looked fabulous on the big day & overall the color was rich and even. In the future I think I will continue to do my own touch-up jobs with the dye (because I can do a good enough job on that myself) but will definitely return next time I need bleaching done. I may even try her demi-permanent dye next time for a change - it did look nice, but she was absolutely right that before my wedding was not the time to go out on a limb and try something new. read more

I work in a relatively conservative profession, but have not been willing to give up wearing my hair long. It's also wavy-to-curly, and tends to both frizz up and tangle a lot if not well cared for. I count on Megan LaCore's expertise to trim/cut in ways that make it easier to take care of. My then-fiancée / now-spouse and I also had Megan color our hair for our wedding. Back when my spouse and I were first dating, I used to dye my hair a metallic wine-red (Special Effects Blood Red, actually) and she gave me a wonderful subtle dye that shows up as a dramatic red when it catches the light just right, but most of the time just blends in to my natural color, so I can get away with it at work. :-) read more

Had a great experience with KC! It's been a long time since I loved my hair color and cut but now I remember how that feels! Will definitely keep going to her. She's super knowledgeable and really cares about helping you look your best! read more

Denise LaManita is excellent at hair! My cut has been exactly right since my first time with Denise. She gives a great cut for my hair's specific texture, which is slightly unusual (fine hair, but lots of it. Mostly straight, but with a lot of body and a slight wave). Since going to Denise I no longer 'do' my hair. I just brush it, run a mixture of gel and leave-in conditioner through it, and go. This is all I need to have flowing, summery, Victoria Secret hair! Denise has brought out my inner hot girl. To which I say, Winning! read more

I have been with KC for 5 years and she has taken my hair from blonde to brunette and back twice not to mention kept my hair in great condition the whole time. I can not say enough nice things about her. I would recommend her 5 times over!! read more

I love KC Curtin at Fusion Salon. I have seen all sorts of folks in her chair, from girls getting funky cuts with wild colors, to old ladies getting their weekly 'do, to men (tons of male clients!) who all look really sharp when they're done. I go to KC for cut and color, and she knows what I want and always delivers--a natural-looking color that won't look weird as it grows out, and a cut that grows out well. KC really listens to you and wants to know about your lifestyle, how much time you want to spend on your hair, etc, to give you the right cut for you. She shows me how to style my hair for my 5-minute 'everyday' look AND if I want to spend extra time to be all snazzy. KC is really fun to visit, and she always has entertaining stories for her clients. It's like you get a show with your appointment. highly recommended! read more

K C Curtin is great! I have followed her for 10 years and would have her cut my hair even if it was in McDonald's! She was recommended by a great friend. Once I started with KC I found she had been cutting hair for another friend and her daughter for 20 years! Her genuine friendship is exceeded only by her professional talent. I'm a guy. We can have our hair cut for $8.95 by a former Home Depot employee. Instead, I go out of my way to schedule appointments with KC. She's worth it, and I'm spoiled! I've never had anyone else at Fusion cut my hair, but they are all extremely friendly and I've never heard a complaint about any of them. Thank you KC, and thank you Fusion Hair Studio. read more

I'm super picky about who cuts my hair and have bounced around from salon to salon all over the south bay. After years of Goldilocks-ing around (this one's too busy, this one's too noisy, etc.) I'm happy to say that Fusion is just right. It's probably the best haircut that I've had in years as well as one of the chillest. Denise did a great job managing my super thick (and at the time super long) hair and took the time to give me a great cut. I've already made my next appointment and know that it's the 2nd of many, many to come. read more

KC is the "go to hair guru" for my entire family! I've referred every person looking for a top stylist/color expert to her and so far, in the course of our 5 year love a-hair () I've not had one complain or regret going to her! The other professionals in the salon are nice, easy to chat with and always busy... But since my personal experience is with KC, she's who I'm focused on today! I've truly been remiss in getting this out there... but as the saying goes... Better late than never! And the same applies to your do! Thanks, KC, for always tolerating my "I need something new... You decide" and then leaving with pretty much what I had bc I kept giving "ideas" visits! read more

As a cancer survivor, hair has taken on a new meaning for me. It is a part of my identity as a young, healthy woman. After a horrible experience using a Groupon on another salon down the street, I came in and met KC. She welcomed me with open arms and a loving heart. You can feel her desire to make you feel the best you want to be looking in the mirror. From that day forward, no one else will ever touch my hair! Her eye for cuts and precision for color are unparalleled. Going to see KC is not only hair, but also head therapy! Thank you for your expertise and talent! read more

I get my hair done by KC and i wouldn't go to anyone else. Before going to her I hadn't gotten my hair cut in years and used cheap hair dye from the grocery store. I always had a bit of an anxiety towards getting my hair cut due to other stylists butchering my hair or not listening to my requests. With KC, I can always make sure to tell her how or what I would like my hair to look like and it comes out better than I had originally planned. My hair is no piece of cake to work with; I have frizzy, curly and very dry hair but that has never once fazed her. She originally took my dyed black hair and made it to a very warm brown. Difficult task to do but she aced it! MOMS! DADS! KIDS! WOMEN! MEN! She does it all. KC has even done my hair for a prom and wedding and I received nothing but complements on those lovely nights. I would highly suggest -if you are looking for a good, dependable, quality and skilled and even fun to talk to hair dresser- go to KC at Fusion Hair Studio! read more

This 5-star review is for Megan Lacore, an exceptionally skilled colorist, who saved me. I regularly saw Megan at her old location for a couple of years and was ALWAYS pleased with the highlights to my medium blonde hair. Fast forward to kid #2, an extremely busy work schedule, and I had difficulty making time for myself for proper highlights that matched Megan's schedule. After some encouragement from my hubby to get to a salon for my highlights, I found someone on Yelp with great reviews, closer to my house. At this other salon in Cupertino, I'm not joking when I say my professional self ended up looking like a cross between a prostitute & Lindsay Lhn. While this look may be appropriate for a 20-year old model or club kid, it was totally inappropriate for my professional job. The night of my hair fiasco, I emailed Megan, to describe my situation. Keep in mind that I'd not seen Megan for almost 2 years. Much to my delight she fit me into her schedule the very next day, by extending her hours for me. During my visit, she carefully described what she'd do to correct my color, what I should expect from that visit and the best steps to get my highlights back on track in the coming months and work toward a low maintenance highlighting schedule, to fit my busy lifestyle. I am so appreciative to Megan for making time for me when I most needed it and for making no mention of my absence, except to say I'm happy to have to you back. I would not have trusted any other colorist for my correction. Megan is just as good if not better than top notch colorists I've had in San Francisco and in Paris. So glad to be back with Megan! My only regret is having left! I'll close by saying that I absolutely love the vibe at Fusion Hair Studio. It's upscale and comfy all at the same time. I found the staff to be professional and friendly during my time in the salon. It's also conveniently located to tasty take-out options for the family, on the way home :) read more

New to area and took my 19yr old son here. Definitely 5 Stars for the Hair cut/style from Megan LaCore - she obviously knows what she is doing and gave him a top-notch cut. Only reason I couldn't give it a 5 Star overall was the really confusing/disorganized front desk. If I were the manager I would immediately figure out what is up with your computers and fix them....nobody wants to waste time while someone endlessly types info into a computer when you're trying to check out.... read more

I LOVE this place and Megan is the best!! I also saw Denise once and she gets rave reviews as well. But I am true to Megan as she gives great cuts, awesome color and terrific advice. I have recommended her to my friends and family. The folks at Fusion are super friendly and always there with water, tea, coffee, whatever you need to feel comfortable. I love the atmosphere and the service. Couple this with expert cutting, styling and you have a winner. I have tried lots of places before, but this place is the best. It's small, friendly and always on target with the cuts and color. I credit Megan, but from looking at the other clients walking out the door, I can tell this is top place. I highly recommend this place and strongly recommend Megan. If you are a redhead and have trouble finding the right color, you MUST go to Megan. read more

I've been a client of Sherry Hammons (owner of salon) for 4 years now. I have thin, fine hair and have never been happy with any previous hairdresser for very long. Since I found Sherry, it's been a completely different experience. She listens and understands what you're trying to achieve. She's extremely detailed with her cuts (never left here with one side longer than the other as I have with previous hairdressers), great eye for color and my hair looks the best it's ever looked. Her shop is beautifully decorated, has great coffee and great chocolates to enjoy while there. My search for the perfect hairdresser has ended...I'm here to stay. read more

Fusion is a great hair studio! I've been going there for years. Sherry is my stylist and she is terrific with my natural curl and heavy hair. I used to do color highlights and she is terrific at that as well but as I turned gray I did less of that and we let the gray transition naturally. I LOVE my gray hair and get so many compliments on it. I didn't have to go cold turkey to let it come as we did highlights and lowlights during the process. Highly recommend this salon and a great location for lunch or picking up dinner for that evening at La Villa Deli next door. :) read more

In need of the BEST haircut ever???? Run, don't walk to Fusion in Willow Glen. Sherry has such a wonderful eye for the perfect hair style / color or even if extensions would fit the shape of your face ! Although I've only had the pleasure of having my hair styled by Sherry, I know all of the stylists are waaaay talented, and it is such a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend you visit Fusion! Lynn W. read more

I have been going to this salon for years, and have been extremely impressed with the staff, the salon itself is well kept, and the quality of hair cuts, styles etc. have been impeccable! I have sent quite a few people here, and everyone has been more than satisfied no matter who their stylist was. The other thing that stands out is the friendliness of the workers there. This place has got to be the best salon I have ever been to! As I am writing this, I see a post about the salon owner yelling at some one. Those types of posts always make me laugh. One, because Yelp is a venue to talk about a business and its quality, not a place to vent anger about a personal situation that sounds more like a personal problem that involves some kind of "personal" issue. Believe me!!!! The owner, staff and quality of the work here are amazing! Best ever! read more

I was extremely disappointed in this so called hair studio. They make you feel "all about the money" instead of customer satisfaction. They are very over priced and stylist are a bit behind the times with there styles and cuts. I would recommend you think twice about making this choice. Another thing that raises a "red flag" is there is only a few reviews on here, for the business to be open for a while and they are all over the top favorable, you mean not one person is dissatisfied....hum?? read more

I have been a Fusion customer for 12 years! Carolyn Molina does my cut and blonde highlights. I couldn't be happier with the results - I get frequent complements on how healthy and natural my hair looks. Strangers have even stopped me in restaurants and on the street to ask where I get my hair done! The atmosphere at the salon is very professional and friendly. I always look forward to my regular hair touch-ups. read more

Katie Pieracci is fun, enthusiastic, loves her job and most importantly, is a very talented stylist. I am SO happy with my color and balyage . It's very pretty, but more importantly, my honey complimented it twice! I will definitely go to Katie again and again. read more

Carolyn has been doing my hair for 20 years! She is a great stylist and an expert in color. I always get compliments on how long my color lasts. She is a wonderful person and really takes pride in her work. She does a perfect job everytime and I would never think about going to anyone else. Everyone that works in the shop is so nice. It's always a great experience and I highly recommend this salon! read more

Sherry has been my stylist for almost 20 years now. She has seen me through long and short, perms and bad hair coloring experiments I've done to myself. She knows which styles will work with my hair and will not allow you to try a hair style that she knows your hair won't do. The staff at Fusion are so friendly and professional. Margarete did my hair for my wedding. She is fantastic with "up-do" designs. If your are looking for a classic design or something different, she is the one to go to. I've handed out plenty of business cards to people who have asked who cuts and colors my hair. You can't go wrong with Fusion Salon. read more

I came to Fusion Hair Studio and felt very welcome and comfortable. It's decorated really nicely on the inside and there are refreshments. The stylist I had was Megan and she did an amazing job on my hair. She was awesome, and really easy to communicate with in terms of what I wanted. She did a spectacular job and I walked out of that place with awesome short bouncy hair. Will come back to this place 100%. read more

I love Carolyn at Fusion. She was recommended to me by a freind. I had bad hair damage done by another salon. And a bad haircut. Carolyn really listens to your concerns and works magic. She definitely knows hair. This is the only hair salon I have ever been to where you can actually go somewhere after your appointment and not have to "fix" your hair first. I would definitely recommend this salon. read more