Joy is amazing, in regards to both her work and her customer service. She is personable, honest, and genuinely cares about doing what's best for her customers. I went in for a haircut and color treatment, but after expressing my issues and wants, she suggested other, less costly measures. I was, and still am, more than grateful that she helped me figure out next steps that were right for me as opposed to my original plan, which would have further escalated some problematic issues (i.e, dry, frizzy hair). The atmosphere is cozy and clean. Joy is extremely friendly, and made the appointment fly by! I've only gone once, but I already know I'm going to be a very, very loyal client. In addition to all the good that Joy does, her prices are outstanding and more than fair. Nowadays, haircuts cost an arm and a leg, yet at Harmonies, the cost was $30-60 less than other places in the area (and outside of the area!). Yet the quality of service is unparalleled; I am extremely happy that she heard what I wanted, and delivered :). I also purchased some products from her, which, again, was surprisingly inexpensive. I also was the one to ask for products, as opposed to them being aggressively suggested--this is something I usually encounter at other salons. If you're looking for your new favorite salon, look no further! read more

I get a great haircut every time I'm in town. Never had a bad experience here but have with others. Recommended. read more

This was my first visit with Joy and it was absolutely wonderful. Joy is incredibly talented, friendly, professional and truly cared about how my hair was going to turn out. Looking forward to visiting again soon! Thank you Joy (and Pat!) read more

Pat gave me five star service! Very warm and persona! Also a great blow dry. Charming salon in a lovely salon. Pat also gave us wonderful sight seeing ideas. read more

I was able to squeeze in a facial, brow wax and hair cut back to back which for this busy mom is the only way I could actually get all of those things done. It was a wonderful afternoon of pampering and Joy and Pam were so sweet to me. I am very happy with my new look and came in a frumpy tired mom and emerged a new woman happy with my new reflection. Thank you ladies it was really a wonderful experience. read more

I have going to Joy for my cuts and colors for years. She is very professional and does a great job. She also does my creative colors which owe call my lucky charms. 3 beautiful colors in my blonde hair. I am 71 and love having fun in life my which shows in my hair! Go see Joy....... read more

I came into my appointment with a vague idea of what I wanted to do w/it. Joy took my idea and ran with it. I'm the proud and happy owner of a blonde pageboy - I've received so many complements on it. In addition, I always feel as though I'm going to visit a good friend when I go to Harmonies - Joy's a total sweetheart! read more

I rarely post reviews, but am so happy with my results that I decided to share. I was looking for a new hair saloon when I move to half moon bay last year and I am so thankful to have found Joy at Harmonies. She is so great at interpreting my requests and making my hair look amazing! read more

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We came here on the recommendation of a friend to get my daughter's ears pierced. I was nervous but Joy made us feel so comfortable throughout the process. She has been doing ear piercing for 30+ years! My daughter (10 years old) is so delighted. Very appreciative to be able to do this locally. read more

So happy that Joy has been able to open her salon again. My hair was turning grey and my eyebrows looked like caterpillars. I just read the review from someone saying that you have to have a medical exam before entering the salon. That is completely untrue. I was told on the phone when I made the appointment that I would be asked a few screening questions and have my temperature taken before entering the salon. When I arrived for my appointment, I was greeted warmly by Doreen (as usual) and I think I was asked if I had a fever or cough recently, if I had been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 and if I had been out of the country. In no way is that considered as a medical exam. Give me a break. I also had a temperature thing pointed at my forehead and then I was invited in, business as usual (well except for face masks lol). I am so grateful the salon has safety measures in place during this national crisis. I needed my hair done and honestly, I would not go to a salon that was not practicing recommendations to keep this virus from spreading!! Thank you Joy and Doreen for putting your health at risk so that we can feel beautiful! And thank you for keeping us safe during this national crisis. read more

I love Joy. She is talented and knew what would work instantly. Joy told me how to take care of my hair with these colors. Everyone loved it Thanks Joy. it was great catching up. See you soon. read more

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Thank you Joy for accommodating me for last minute..I felt so fresh and young with my new haircut and color;) Loved it..Joy uses gentle products for my hair and face:) Thank you so much;) worth the drive from San jose ;)TC read more

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Joy is amazing! I am so happy that I found her! She listens and also understands how to uniquely implement the style. My short hair cut held great for a long time. Joy is very responsive and it was easy to schedule first appointment. Highly recommend! read more

Peaceful excellent, love the vibe here. Pat really listens and takes her time to do a great job

My friend and I came to get our hair done for a wedding, and we were VERY happy with the results! Aida and Pat were WONDERFUL, and we look fabulous! Definitely recommend visiting these ladies for any of your hair needs! read more

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I absolutely love this place. If you want to support local, here is your chance. I just got my second facial and cannot be anymore pleased with the results and service. I literally fell asleep in our session because the environment is so calm and soothing. Pat has angel hands, she is delicate and does an amazing job. I highly recommend going to this place to get a facial. It's well worth it. And again you stay local and support local. read more

Had a great experience, got fabulous looking hair & I highly recommend. Because of the pandemic, it had been almost 4 months since I was able to visit. I admit I was a little apprehensive going and really appreciated the precautions they took because of COVID-19. Joy is a magician with color & I couldn't be happier with my new look. read more

My wife and I went for hair cuts today and we were so excited after waiting for several months. Both of us had on our masks and met the staff in the parking lot as directed. They demanded we submit to a medical exam by their "office person" and she claimed it was required by the Board of Cosmetology. Turns out this salon has not read the rules and we are correct. You can ask questions but a medical exam and temperature check is *not* mandatory. The real problem is that one of the staff screamed at us (not joking) and she was insulting and very rude. Sad when people like this yell as if that will help and indicate they are right. We have asked the company to review their personal polices but so far no apology for their bad behavior. I suggest people find another salon. read more

I couldn't be more pleased to write this review. Harmony salon surpassed my expectations by delivering an excellent cut and color. But there is much more to the story as finding a great salon is no small feat, especially here on the coast. You see, I had a terrible experience recently at Mizu salon in HMB. They had cut and colored my hair without listening to what I was asking for and insisted that they knew best. They recommended that I needed low lights of very dark roots with a few highlights that made me look heroin unchic, kinda like a drowned rat. The cut was meh and didn't even look like they had done anything at all. Also, it was a very expensive and time consuming process and I had explained that I didn't want to spend a fortune, yet they insisted that I trust them and continued to upsell me to continue subsequent highlighting and buying product. Even though the atmosphere made me very uncomfortable, I still tried to work with them and went back two more times to try and achieve the look I wanted. The owner, Carla was condescending, snarky and woefully overpriced. They were not interested in listening to the customer, talked over me in terms that I was unfamiliar "stylist lingo" and micro-managed and treated their employees poorly. They were clearly intimidated by her overbearing attitude. The owner even constantly complained how her junior stylist were lazy millennials with no work ethic. Sad really, not a very good mentor!After several disappointing encounters and hundreds and hundreds of dollars later, I finally gave up. I decided to try Harmonies and I'm so so so glad I did. This is a great family owned business that has been around for many years. First I met with Joy who listened and explained style options in language I easily understood. She gave me exactly the cut I was looking for and put me at ease the entire time. Her stylist skills and interpersonal skills are exceptional and she honed right in on my needs. After receiving the best haircut I've ever gotten in 50 years on this planet, I met with Pat for color. I was already ecstatic because I finally felt like a million bucks. Pat did an amazingly painstaking job at highlights that achieved my goal of camouflaging my gray and giving me a beautiful bright youthful look. They were truly authentic, skilled and really listened and cared about me as a person. Can't get any better than that! Oh wait, you can. They are WAAAAAY more affordable than the snooty Mizu Salon. They delivered on all counts and are now my exclusive salon. They also do facials and many other services that I can't wait to try. Pat and Joy, I can't thank you enough and I will send all my friends your way. Aloha! read more

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Joy was my hairdresser for years. My husband and I moved to NY and we miss her so much. She deserves a 10!

I love love LOVE Harmonies Salon! The women over there are so nice and listens to EXACTLY what you want. After a bad hair coloring experience at Aqua Beauty about year ago, I decided to try Harmonies- a salon my mother tried (she had bad hair coloring experience too with Aqua and Mizu). I went to the salon, was greeted with warmth, asked how I wanted to ombré my hair, I showed some pictures, and talked about how I felt. Joy listened to me and talked me through a couple of options what I could do. She could tell what happened to my hair, & new the whole history behind before I could even tell her! She was so helpful & such a delight to have a conversation with. Atmosphere is very relaxed but you will have a good laugh with them! After my experience with Harmonies, I will never go anywhere else besides them! read more

Had a fantastic experience visiting Joy at Harmonies this morning! My COVID hair experiments resulted in some really bad damage to my hair, and it had been over six months since I'd had a good haircut. Joy asked all the right questions, understood what I was looking for, and ultimately did an extraordinary job -- giving me a haircut that suits my lifestyle, my tastes, and my poor, poor hair. Thank you, Joy! read more

Joy is the absolute best! Took my teen daughter in to fix her bleached-out-and-faded-pink messy hair at the end of summer and she emerged with a cut, style and color that's been perfect for prep-school interviews all fall. Joy is a great listener, an expert stylist, and genuinely cares about each and every customer. Plus, her salon is adorable! Ample parking and close to all kinds of cute shops and restaurants. read more

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I came to Joy at Harmonies after a year long journey of hair mishaps since moving to the coast. She was able to give me the perfect A-Line! Finally! I wear it really long in the front and up to the hairline in the back. I've had past issues with improper layering/tapering and had almost given up. Joy listened to me carefully and gave me exactly what I wanted. I haven't even talked about the price yet. Only $40 for a haircut and blow-dry is below market average for Half Moon Bay and worth every penny! The best part though, is the very professional yet laid back vibe of the salon. Not at all like a few other local places that try to charge SF price but fall far short of that service. I would recommend Harmonies to anyone looking for a great haircut, great value and great service. I've also used Harmonies tanning services and would recommend them. I will definitely be back! read more

Joy, I have to give your salon two thumbs up! your staff are great. You do have the best salon in Half Moon Bay by far. Thanks Gary read more

I just got a haircut from Joy, and it's the best haircut I've ever had. She understood exactly what I was looking for and walked me through the cut the whole way through. She is the first hairstylist to take note of my cowlick and work it into the cut. I'll definitely keep going back! read more

Fantastic! Thank you to Joy and the rest of the staff for making my wedding day great! I got married in May and had previously contacted a different salon for my wedding day hair. That ended up falling through a month before, and I was scrambling to find a new place. Enter Harmonies Salon! I was able to easily book new appointments for me and my girls, and the front desk lady was so easy to work with. They were great about accommodating us and our needs. I worked with Joy on the day of and she was such a pleasure to work with! My hair turned out beautiful and it was a really relaxing time. She was so nice and fun to talk to as well. I am very happy with Harmonies salon, Joy, and the rest of the staff! read more

My wife goes to Harmonies and LOVES it! I am VERY appreciative of the safety measures Joy put in place to add a layer of health protection for all her clients. Very professional salon personnel who are extremely helpful and courteous, always. Cheers. read more

Great place for haircuts and girls... Joy does hair extensions that really stay on and look fab!! read more

Harmonies Salon - Extensions for a happy girl - Day Spas Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I went to Harmonies salon specifically because they offered outside haircuts. I was very impressed by their dedication to safety. Joy did a great job cutting my hair and was so professional and courteous. It was a big treat for me to finally get my hair cut, and will definitely be a returning customer. read more

I Love Harmonies Salon. I went through 6 hairdressers before I found Joy. She is the absolute best. I will never find another hairdresser like her. I wish I could give her 10 stars. She knows how to cut hair well! With the new Covid rules she is very respectful and she is doing it for our own safety. We are moving soon and I will miss her so much!! read more

Been coming here for years I love the service I get, my hair color, my haircuts and my wax jobs, thank you Joy read more

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When I visit the BayArea from Southern California I always make an appointment with Joy for my Tinsels! Going to the Salon is like having Girl's Date with your Best Friends. When I get home I receive lots of compliments about my fun Tinsels! Mind you I am close to being a senior citizen!!!!!! Southern California Gal read more

I go to Joy every 100 miles for color, highlights and styling and she does a fantastic job. My time is so very precious and she is extremely efficient and accommodating. This attribute is probably the most crucial element for me when getting my hair done. She's not chatty and respects my quiet nature. I can afford to go anywhere, but I choose to go to Harmonies. read more

I wish I could say I had a good experience at harmonies. I really gave them the benefit of the doubt on four separate occasions and was disappointed every time. The first time I came in was to tone down my brassy color. The gal tried twice to bring down the warmth but it looked exactly the same. ugh, oh well. The second time I was looking for a big change, I wanted blond ends (ombre-ish) and a "Rachel" like hair cut. They did not book enough time to do the whole process, which resulted in a hurried application of color and a hair cut that looked nothing even remotely like what I had asked for (even though I had show her a couple pictures of what I wanted). I waited a couple days and then called back to have the cut redone. When I got there and showed her what I wanted, she said (very accusingly) that she didn't have enough time to cut my hair (again?). She was clearly overwhelmed and annoyed, and I certainly didn't want her to do my hair with a bad attitude, so I agreed to come in later. I came in a couple hours later and we again discussed the cut I wanted thoroughly, and she then realized that she was going to have to cut out basically all the color she just did a couple days ago to accomplish this look. I felt like this could have been avoided if she had listened to what I wanted the first time, but now I had wasted a lot of money on something I didn't want. So she starts cutting my hair and its starting to look like what I want, finally! She's about finished and she says, "I'm going to go through with the razor in the front." Sounds good to me, I love razor cuts! She turned my cute shag haircut into a MULLET. NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I spent a few weeks in hats before going to another salon in HMB and having this disaster fixed. I will never go back to Harmonies. read more

I had a haircut at Harmonies. The salon is clean and fresh. The service from Joy was fast and she really knows how to work with my hair. Pat is an excellent massage therapist and is well trained in fascials. I would recommmend it. read more

Harmonies is fantastic and Joy (the owner) is the best! I have been going to Joy for about 15 years now. I left for Boston for four years, then back. Then I left for Houston for a year and a half and am now back. I have tried many, many other salons and always come back to Joy. She is able to really listen to what I want. Even if its not the latest fashion trend, she gives me exactly what I ask for. In fact, it always turns out better than what I imagined. The color is spot on and super natural looking and the cut is very flattering. The location is great, right in the quaint downtown area. I currently drive 50 miles to see her. Well worth it! read more

Moved to HMB from east coast and brought my prior salon color formula. Joy did not at first have all the colors required by my formula but she went out and purchased them for me. She did exactly what I wanted. She listens which is the MOST important quality of any good stylist. Her haircuts were spot on. Love this salon and Joy! Had to move to SoCal and still have not found a salon that does as well as she did! Thanks Joy and miss you and HMB! read more

Visited Half Moon Bay recently. My girlfriend went in to Harmonies looking great, but when Joy was finished with her she looked like a mix of Elizabeth Hurley and Heather Graham ready to audition for the next Bond film, and I was expecting to find an Aston-Martin in the parking lot. Joy is an expert with the round brush. Very friendly people and perfect work. When in HMB, go. read more

In town for a wedding, called and got in next day with Joy. What a wonderful team!! Awesome haircut, honest advice and suggestions. I will come here whenever I'm in town! read more