Love the service and cut. Will be coming back! Irene is very friendly and knows what you're looking for!

Irene did a fantastic job on my wife's hair, and on short notice too. We really appreciate her and would recommend her to anyone

The whole experience is great! Personable service, my short hair cut is on point. Salon is clean and parking is easy. read more

So happy to have found Irene. Super friendly; excellent haircut; reasonably priced; lovely salon space. And street parking. I'm 100% recommending Irene and will now be going to her regularly. :) read more

Irene fit me in for an appointment as a new client on short notice. She brought my postpartum hair back to life. Excited to work with her again. Thank you, Irene! read more

Daaaaamn! Mad respect. Irene is bomb. When I went in today, I looked like a bedraggled wet river orphan/street urchin, never having had a decent cut. It was bad. At 60, no more was I gonna go against nature and my age, no more coloring those damn grey roots. I . Mean. WTF? What was I even going for? I was so done. And when I decide to do something, I don't do it nice and easy, the one slow patient way. Nope. It's much more my style to do it with a BANG. Swift, loose, impulsive, brash, and rash. So not only at the tender age of 60 do I decide to go grey, I'm gonna do it with a formal bleaching process (never ever having done it), and while at it loosen in some salt n pepper ... and why not add some purple/lavender haze? Because why not, right? I saw Irene's Yelp reviews, and figured all these people can't be wrong. Plus, when I called, though I never left a vm and she didn't pick up, she called back within 30 seconds. That's responsive and timeliness for you, plus she was able to fit me in that day for a complementary consultation. She took one look and basically confirmed what I already knew: I needed help! She was eminently polite and professional and sweet and kind about it. She also somehow intuitively knew that I'd been coloring out a box (hence the shabby look :-) Those stray wisps of grey at the crown and framing my face was not cutting it. Not even remotely. She gave a "strand test," which I honestly didn't know what I was getting myself in for. She sat me under the dryer for about 10 min and let me know how much time it was gonna take, e.g. approx. five hours (if not more), and because my hair is so dark (almost black to begin with), she said it definitely would be more than four hours and maybe as many as six. Helluva commitment. I was worried about my lumbar issues and how was I gonna sit for that long, etc. Plus the outcome? Who knew anything. I was nervous as hell, and me being an anxious wreck anyway ... we agreed on a week from the consultation. She told me to bring lunch or snacks. During that week, I made a pest out of myself, intermittently texting her pesky little questions about color theory and its transition to silver ... I was a bit worried that I might be taxing her patience--but she was as gracious as could be. We did this foil technique, which most of you when likely are already familiar with. But me, a newbie to this stuff, it was all new, plus something called a toner and color deposits, plus purple shampoo and blue mask ... I am not exaggerating when, after she finished and unveiled the final result, I tell you that I got teary. This was beyond. Just beyond. Because she had so little to work with, e.g. my hair was already pretty short, but she managed magically to coax every strand into a glorious shape and popping yet subtle purplish silvery hue. Wow wow wow, the work and thought and giftedness she put into it. I went in at 9:am and left at 1:40. So she was absolutely on target about the timing, and in fact, got it done in less than the approximation--plus she was meticulous, absolutely obsessed with getting it just right, e.g. at one point when she was washing out the foil part, she thought that the top need more time under the dryer, and off we went again. Not only all this awesomeness, but she super easy to work with, a fantastic vibe, warm and welcoming. The interior, as you can see from the photos, is modern and clean, beautifully done up and sophisticated. Her prices are waaaay reasonable, not those ridiculously hyped up prices in Burlingame for the Hillsborough crowd. I loooove Irene and her work. Just one word of caution: the entrance is not wheelchair accessible. You'll need to climb a flight of stairs in order to get to her salon--and also either ring the doorbell or your stylists' phone number for her to buzz you in. It's super secure and not easily accessible to any random wandering stranger, plus it's by appointment only. Btw., the other thing I appreciate about this location: parking is super easy, loads of it, and free. Not like downtown cities, where you'd need to pay metered or negotiate the hordes, no it's more of a semi-suburban place, which is very easy to get around. Highly highly recommend and can't rave enough about Irene .. ummm, and my purple-ish silver hair :-) read more

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Irene was awesome! The touched up my roots and cut my hair to give it layers. She was so friendly and professional.

Went to Irene after not going to a salon for over a year. Told her I wanted to add layers and more dimension to my very thick hair and she did an amazing job!! Super happy with how it turned out and I will definitely be going to her again in the future. read more

Irene the Stylist - Hair Stylists Near Me - Millbrae, California

Perceptive and talented pro with a laid-back attitude that puts you at ease. Amazing job as always. Went from flat to flowy real quick with tons of layers just how I imagined it'd be! read more

Irene is the best! She is so talented with color. I had some highlights, toner and hair cut with Irene. I would definitely recommend her!

Irene is awesome! I moved to this area a short while ago and have been looking for a stylist, and I'm super glad I found her! She's patient and sweet, and does a perfect job. I wanted a soft Bob and showed her a model's picture, and she did exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend! Thanks Irene! read more

I have been seeing Irene for over a year now. I first came to Irene with some hair emergency. I was a messed! Irene is my hair angel. She is very detailed and is a perfectionist. Irene is so easy to talk to, she has the sweetest personality. Today Irene did baby lights on my hair. I love it so much! I cannot imagine seeing someone else for my hair. I would recommend Irene to all my friends and family. Thanks, Irene for always taking care of me! read more

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Irene did my haircut and color. She is really good. It was my first time coloring my hair and it was a no fuss experience, I would definitely recommend Irene read more

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I went to Irene after not cutting my hair in over a year. I had really long, past my waist, hair and tons of split ends. I am normally really nervous to get my haircut by someone new because I like to keep my hair long. Irene was very kind and assuring and cut my hair perfectly to make it look healthy but not so short that I felt I lost all my hair. She helped give my hair more life and I appreciate her being so attentive to how I wanted it to look. Price is reasonable as well for a wash and cut! I will definitely be going back! read more

Irene is talented, professional and super sweet. She works so hard to ensure your hair comes out looking awesome. I never feel rushed and I trust her 100% with my hair. She's the best! I did pink balayage yesterday. read more

Irene the Stylist - Hair Stylists Near Me - Millbrae, California

I don't want to write this review (because I don't really want to share my new and amazing find with everyone), but I have to because Irene is amazing. I am a terrible hair person. I don't take care of my hair aside from buying expensive shampoo and conditioner because I'm probably lazy and just not good with hair. I get a hair cut every few months when I know it should be 8 weeks. Anyway, my hair was super damaged at the ends and I was unsuccessful at scheduling an appointment with a stylist I went to a few months back. I decided, against my better judgement, to try a new hair person. I was afraid (if you read my other reviews you will see what a crazy hair risk taker I am with several horrible experiences under my belt), but I really needed a hair cut. Anyway, I was blown away with Irene's service, her friendly demeanor and what a great cut she gave me at a price that is beyond reasonable. She also does Keratin and Brazilian Blowout. I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer soon :) read more

Yup! Everything was a 10. I have been to many stylists, including some very famous ones in Europe and other places in my day, and Irene (Qigong) is a top pick. No kidding. She is professional, knows her business and recommends the best option for you, if you need the advice! I've had keratin done many times and there's always been a smell that remains that bothers me for months on end. I'm sensitive to smell, it's true, but I can tell you that this is the first time that I get keratin and zilch; no smell at all. Also, it doesn't feel oily afterwards, rather soft and free of frizz. Just love the results! Now I'm receiving compliments for my hair, something that hadn't happened in years! Oh, and to top everything off, Irene is super friendly and just a nice person. The salon is really clean and nicely decorated and the price is right! What more can I say? Thanks, Irene, and see you soon! read more

Absolutely love my cuts and color by Irene! Never been more pleased by a stylist ...she's one of a kind! I recommend her to anyone that compliments my hair and compliments come often!! Thanks Irene! read more

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Only good things to say about Irene, I just went there for my first time today, and I am really happy with my haircut, I will definitely be back. I just found my new regular place. Very affordable prices and she is the most friendly person, a pleasure to be around. Recommend to anyone! Great attention to detail, and she takes the time to do it right. read more

Irene is a terrific stylist. She's attentive, skilled and easy to talk to. She's been my stylist for over 2 years and I've continue to go to her after her different salon locations. If you want a personable and highly skilled stylist, she's the one. read more

I choose Irene to by my stylist because she offers a service for significantly less than someone else at her skill level. She knows what she's doing and she's great at it. After she cuts your hair, you'll ask yourself if you really got away with a haircut that unbelievable for the price you just paid. read more

I've been getting my hair cut with Irene for now well over a year. She is awesome! Very professional and thorough. She is attentive and has a great attention to detail. I am pretty picky about who cuts my hair and Irene has been amazing since day one. Her schedule is extremely flexible and accessible. Thanks for the amazing service Irene. read more

Irene is AWESOME! She is my go to stylist and always have new ideas for my boring fine hair. Irene is very easy to talk to and always take suggestion and gives her professional opinion. I love an honest Stylist and someone that is willing to try new things! Her prices are unbelievable for the service and skills that she provides. Thanks Irene! read more

I have been a client of Irene's for over 2 years. She is the best stylist on the Peninsula!! Irene has a great attention to detail, really listens to exactly how you want your haircut, and is very skilled at her craft! I really enjoy my visit every three weeks, and highly recommend anyone looking for a new stylist!! read more

Irene's attention to detail separates her from everyone else. Seems trite to say about a stylist but her consistency and skill are excellent. Especially at her price point, choosing her as your stylist is really a no-brainer. She's great at what she does and always takes her time on the finishing touches. read more

I'd highly recommend Irene. I usually go in and say, what do you think I should do next? Each time she gives me a new hair cut, style or color and I love it. Whether you've got low or high maintenance hair, she just knows what to do. read more