If you're a guy looking for a Korean perm in Sunnyvale, Kanzi is the spot--and Linda is the stylist. She is absolutely dialed in on how to get the natural, modern waves that look genuinely great. Seriously, Linda is a hair genius who makes the whole process easy. The result is fire, and the price is solid for the quality you get. Best perm experience, period. Five stars, 100% recommend. read more

I found this hair salon on yelp as I was looking for a place to get a korean perm and haircut. As they are appointment only, you have to reach out by calling them, but I tried to text them, since the signal in my area was pretty bad, not really expecting them to reply. To my surprise, they replied to my texts and it was very easy to set up an appointment. I showed up on a Wednesday evening (around 4pm) and was promptly served. They washed my hair, followed by a haircut, then another wash, then perm, then wash, then another follow up haircut. Needless to say, they were very thorough and they also even provided snacks and water. This was a good experience and I would definitely come back if I'm looking for a korean perm in the area. I've gotten korean perms in the south bay, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Spain, and I would say this was one of the better experiences (albeit, I am also paying bay area pricing). read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

My brother has been wanting a perm forever, and we're so glad we found Linda at Kanzi Hair Studio! She's incredibly skillful -- seriously, she worked her magic. His hair turned out amazing -- bouncy, natural, and perfectly styled. The best part? He's been getting compliments everywhere -- from teens to grandparents! Who knew a 17-year-old's hair could have universal appeal? Linda clearly has some kind of hair superpower -- she knows exactly how to make a haircut and perm look cool, effortless, and totally his style. Highly recommend her if you want your hair to become a conversation starter! read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - The haircut and perm from Linda. - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

One woman business. You would need to call to schedule an appt. We ended up playing phone tag but I was able to get a same week hair cut appt. Located in a large strip mall - there is a lot of parking. The decor is cozy with many chairs. Hair wash was quick and so was the hair cut but she did a great job giving me advice on how to cut my hair and was able to do a quick assessment that I just wanted something easy. My hair is usually really big and she did a great job cutting my hair so it's not so big. More expensive than my previous hair salon but definitely worth it. will return read more

I have a ton of hair so it's really hard for hair stylists to layer my hair but I highly recommend this salon! It's exactly the cut I wanted and I feel like I lost a couple of pounds from the amount of hair she layered and thinned out. Also, the owners are super nice and friendly read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - Layer cut for long hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Linda did such an amazing job on my digital perm! Highly recommend for women's digital perm. I showed her what I wanted and she set my expectations based on my hair type. She went with tighter curls since my hair was on the finer side and she said it would loosen up like I wanted. I actually liked the tighter look as well and wish the perm would stay forever. It is curlier after the shower and products and it loosens up like this photo after a day. read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - Digital perm 1 month in - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came here for the first time and Linda did an amazing and quick job! She is very kind and respectful and styled it exactly how I wanted. I'll be back soon! Perhaps even today if she's available.... read more

The owner Linda is wonderful! I was having a hair emergency and needed to get a keratin STAT before an upcoming trip! She was able to squeeze me in on the same day I called, which was her day off. She was super skilled and efficient. Overall was a great experience read more

I recently got a keratin treatment and haircut. The service was excellent! Expert hair styling and cut, attention to detail for the keratin. Very competitively priced. I am very happy with my hair! I am getting married in Feb 2024 and have a hair prep plan and place now! Thankfully very easy to schedule within 1-2 weeks for an appointment. read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - Keratin treatment applied, under the heater - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Kanzi's designer solved the problem of having a vibrant hair style for both work and social lives for busy professionals. Their quality hair care products helped my colored hair grow healthy and low effort self-care. read more

I've been going to Kanzi for years and never had a bad experience. The attention to detail is incredible and you're never rushed.

Amazing experience! The scalp massage during the wash felt so good--super relaxing. Plus, the haircut was clean, stylish, and exactly what I wanted. I'll definitely be back! read more

Linda is nothing but amazing! I've been going to Linda for about ~3 years now. The first time I went to Linda, she asked me what I wanted and I told her to take the wheel and do whatever seems best fit; reassuringly, she nailed it and I've loved it. I've gone through multiple hairstyles and every time, she did not disappoint. I currently get a perm + haircut every 6 months with ~2-3 haircuts every ~4-6 weeks. She's always consistent. Quality is top notch all around. She's very personable. She's quite busy, so just follow the simple steps: call about 1 week ahead of time to schedule an appointment (if you know when you're going to have your next haircut, I usually schedule after I pay), arrive at scheduled appointment time (if scheduled at 10 am, walk through the door at 10 am). Overall, I've been quite happy every time I walk through the doors! Highly recommend! read more

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This is a follow-up to Linda's response. A true professional would be accountable and own up to their mistakes and not make false stories just to protect her image. I came in with high hopes and showed a picture. I articulated that I wanted the sides to be clean and tight; she left the top portion thicker which was uneven! She was flustered when I told her to fix it, yes, I moved my head several times because you shoved the razor onto my head. It was uncomfortable and aggressive. As mentioned, I have never been to a place that is this unprofessional. Claiming my scalp had a rash is inaccurate as I know I was never itchy before and this is common when salon do not clean their clipper/razor!! (unfortunately, this had to be my first experience and last). if anyone else had a poor experience, please do post!! Don't go through what I went through!! Not a professional, make up stories to save face, no integrity, highly unsanitary, and overall a bad business! Even the lady who washed my hair did not do well - she turned on hot water which burnt my scalp. Had water splash in my eyes....this place is a mess and should NOT be in business!!! read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - I am itchy from this place and red rashes from the unkept unclean buzzer she uses!!' - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Not recommended. This is for man's haircut. I've already done perm out of country. I only asked for shaving the sides and the back with less than half of an inch taken from the hair length all around. This is just maintenance to keep the perm and the length until I do the next one. The stylist failed to do a simple maintenance job on an already good haircut. Instead, she decided to cut a substantial amount of hair and ignore my request. The cut is very generic and just flat scissors cut all around; no texturing, no layering. The worst part is, my back hair wasn't sticking out before because I had sufficient length. Because this poor haircut, the side of my hair lost it's natural and flowdy connection to the back. More important, my back hair is sticking out like crazy (see picture 4). Picture 1 was when I got my perm and haircut out of country in mid-January. Picture 2 was right after I got a cut after 3 weeks of the January cut (some time in Feb). Picture 3 was the most recent cut from this place. ------------------------------------------------------------------- **Long story** I came to this location 3 times. The first time was great. The stylist helped me with the haircut and styling with curling iron. Happy with the first visit, I went back for another haircut. When I came back for the second time, I showed a picture of my desired cut (a side part blow flow; also the exact same cut I showed her at the first time). The stylist pointed out a perm would be needed because my hair is not long enough and not having enough volume (as compared to the picture). I agreed and pointed out I have curling iron at home that can do the wave with that during this time (to achieve the same result temporarily). I told her to give me a cut that will keep my current length and allow me to grow my hair. This time, she was rushing and gave me a very short and crude cut that lacked details and care. Even when she tried to style it, it was almost like trying to use the styling product as a glue to pad down the sticking hair and imperfection. I had my doubt at this moment. I grew my hair for 2 months to regain the length before I got my second cut. And knowing I had a planned trip to Asia where I can get good styling, I let this slide and gave her the benefits of the doubt. Maybe she was just too stressed or busy that day; it seemed like it. Now, when I came back for the third time, I think she either didn't care about my haircut or just simply didn't have the skills to cut it nicely. Like I mentioned about, I already had perm and only asked to shave the sides and back to keep things tidy. The top should have only a small amount of length reduction. (Read the details at the top of this comment). When she finished the cut, I challenged her why she cut it so short. She claimed that she had to do that to match side. It didn't have to. I said that she cut too much hair and I have way less hair (in length) left. She ridiculed me for making that statement and said how she can still style my hair. I also pointed out she cut up most of the permed hair. She said that I should just get another perm coming up, despite she reduced a lot of length. At this point, she cut at least 2 inches of my hair and changed the haircut/look completely. Again, I only asked for a maintenance job to clean up the sides. I was hoping to keep the length for a different type of haircut down the road. Now I completely lost confidence in this stylist. Maybe she does some good haircut for other folks. However, Her lack of attention to details, dismissal of customer's request, and being unprofessional when the customer showed concerns of the final product made me feel angry and write this review. read more

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Do NOT come here. I literally cried in my car from how bad this haircut was. The bangs are choppy and DO NOT flow. They literally sit on my face and are so incredibly choppy I have no words to explain how brokenhearted I am. Before my hair was cut I SPECIFICALLY asked for light bangs and layers which I didn't want to be overly sharp. I showed her a reference image of what I wanted the bang to be. I said I wanted something light and not too much and Linda nodded and got to work. During the haircut, everything seemed to be going alright but when she got to my bangs she asked me where my part was and grabbed a huge lock of hair then cut straight across. My heart dropped. In denial, I told myself to trust the process and that she probably was going to fix it. She didn't. Firstly, she didn't even ask me how much bang I wanted. She just went ahead and chopped it WAY too short before even asking. Secondly, while she was trimming my hair I mentioned that I wanted face framing and for there to just be small strands of hair around my face to which she said okay. Secondly, while she was shaping my hair she used these scissors which really hurt. I think they were crocodile teeth scissors or something, but she was pulling my hair and using the edge of the scissors to go down it. This was a first for me because I've never had a haircut where the actual hair cutting process felt painful. Lastly, this was where I lost most of my hope. Linda "finished" cutting my bangs and they were extremely heavy and thick- nothing like the photo or what I asked for. When I saw that, I started freaking out internally but kept my composure. "Can we make the bang a little lighter it's really thick and heavy?" I asked. To this, Linda gave me a confused look and said "it's supposed to be like this". No, it is not supposed to look like this. I insisted on getting the bangs to be lighter to which Linda begrudgingly obliged and started to make the bangs lighter but it still looked really choppy. I asked her then if she could add some face framing (because up to this point she had not done so even though I specifically asked for it) to which she wrinkled her nose and did so. I mentioned that the bangs were still looking choppy and if there was any way to make them smoother and lighter to which she told me that she couldn't do that and it would just be shorter. I told her that I didn't want it shorter- just for it to flow more but she said she couldn't do so. I then mentioned how I'd like a layer to be higher (like in the photo) to which, Linda said it would "fly away" and not be nice. At this point I felt like everything had gone wrong and I just wanted to go home. She kept asking me "is the haircut OK? It's ok?" And I just smiled weakly and nodded. I felt sick and couldn't deal with it anymore. Then when it came time to pay it was $100 in cash, to which I forked up and quickly went back into my car. This was genuinely the WORST hair cut experience I've ever had. The environment is not relaxing or inviting, and the whole time there wasn't even music playing or anything it felt dead. I usually don't care about atmosphere as long as the haircut itself is nice but it felt like I was getting my hair cut at someone's house instead of at a salon. Part of the ceiling is missing and there's just a tarp covering the top and the salon itself was messy. There was absolutely NO communication. She didn't ask me how long I wanted my bangs, she just cut along and did what she wanted. The only 2 questions she asked were how long I wanted my hair and where my part was. Even when I showed her the pictures she just nodded and half heartedly looked at them. You can see my hair looks NOTHING like what I asked for. Save your time, money and hair and don't come here. If you want a simple cut with basic layers it should be fine but even so- why would you come here to get a basic haircut you could get at ulta??? The only reason why I came here was because my regular stylist wasn't in town and I was desperate to get my hair cut. Never. Again. I'm not returning here and I hope my story can save other people from a nightmare haircut. Edit as a response to the comment left by the owner: I did not ask for more of my bang to be cut. I said that the bang was very heavy AFTER she had already cut the length of my bang. I asked for it to be less heavy and for the bang to be smoothed out. To which Linda said that cutting it shorter would be an issue. I explained I did not want it any shorter but I'm not sure if she understood because English doesn't seem to be her first language. Also, you never asked me how short I wanted my bangs and just cut them. I'm not sure why you're saying otherwise? My hair looks NOTHING like the photo at all. Lastly, I do not mind paying $100 and was not surprised at the price. The issue is that I paid $100 to ruin my hair. read more

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Linda at Kanzi Hair Studio is so amazing! I had been traveling across the United States and stopped by Kanzi Hair Studio for a haircut and men's perm, and it came out amazing! She did it in a way where there was basically no damage, and it was not overly curly, which I was really hoping for. I loved the result! So much so that I extended my stay in the Bay Area just to get a haircut again from Linda! This was my first experience in years getting a haircut and was nervous at first but Linda reassured me and made sure I was happy with the result! The Studio is in a great location the vibe of the studio is so nice! I enjoyed my haircuts with Linda and will 100% be back. I highly recommend if you're considering coming to Kanzi Hair Studio, do it! read more

Called a couple weeks in advance for a weekend appointment. Asked for a two block haircut with a perm and it turned out perfect! Owner is very kind and offered snacks and drinks while I was getting my perm. Would definitely come back for a haircut or to get another perm! read more

My family and I have gone to Kanzi Hair for many years. Linda is professional, skillful, friendly and provides great service. Her hair coloring skill is phenomenal and the haircuts always looked great! I would recommend Linda to anyone that is looking for a quality salon that does it all. read more

I was expecting a Korean haircut. I even showed a picture of what I would like. Let's say the haircut was a waste of money!

Had my hair permed and cut, didn't take too long, amazing and friendly staff, loved the results! Booked a week before my trip to Cancun

This review is long overdue, but I've been going to them since 2022 and I'm never disappointed with the haircuts and hair treatments I've gotten. The prices an exceptionally reasonable for the quality service you get. The owners are also some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet! I highly recommend them! read more

I got a perm here at Kanzi and it looks so good! The service was great and it always feels like I can relax here.

I had a wonderful men's haircut and perm experience! This was my first time getting a perm, and Kanzi's designer helped give me tips on what type of style would look best for me while being easy to maintain. The staff was very welcoming and the process was relaxing. I really enjoyed the end result -- it was not too curly (which I requested), while giving my hair lots of volume and making it look stylish overall. read more

Kanzi Hair Studio was great! I got a Korean perm, down perm, and men's cut. Linda was amazing; her expertise shows. I found out she has over 20 years of experience and training in London, Santa Monica, and Gangnam, she really knows her craft. She shared great styling tips and techniques while working, which I really appreciated. And the result was wow-ed me. Honestly, I felt like a K-Pop star afterwards. The salon has such a nice, clean, and calm vibe - a welcome change from typical noisy salons. Linda's attention to detail and deep knowledge of Korean hair techniques made all the difference. So glad I found this place and such a skilled stylist!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

My husband and I have been visiting Kanzi for many years. Personally, Linda is the best hairstylist I've encountered in Bay Area. My hair is naturally curly and frizzy, and Linda did Keratin treatments for me. I'm always very satisfied each time. I can feel that Linda truly cares about your hair. read more

Update: Linda is basically the only person I go to for a haircut (only exception was during the pandemic when all salons were closed). Even though I live 45 minutes away now, I still drive up for my appointments with her. I can go a long time between haircuts because she does a thorough job of putting in flattering layers so it always grows out really nice. I went back today after not seeing her for over a year (too much going on so I haven't been able to go to the area) and it was so nice that she remembered me, asked about my kids and even recalled how I part my hair haha. She's a great stylist and offers tips on how to style at home too - I got curtain bangs for the first time and she told me how to recreate the look she gave me with the blowout. I'll continue to go to her until she retires (which hopefully isn't anytime soon because I have no clue where I'd go ) read more

My go to hair salon in the bay. Come here for all my haircuts and they always start stylish and grow out well, even when I'm lazy and take a long time in between haircuts. I also do my perms here and I've felt like they've always come out as expected, last a long time, and doesn't completely kill my hair. read more

First time ever i have tried a real Korean hair studio professionally owned by a Korean and it is absolutely amazing! i will never go back to those barbershop with those faded/taper basic hairstyle anymore. 5 stars for Linda and Hoa. You pay for what you get! read more

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I came here multiple times and my haircut/perm is always great, & I get a lot of compliments for it so it's not just me who thinks that

She was not attentive to my instructions. If you are ok with paying 60+ to ruin ur hair then this place is for u

I grew up on 15 dollar haircuts from various Asian hair salons and the common issue across all these places is ultimately, the barber will do what they want, no matter what kind of requests you ask them. The haircut will turn out fine, even great, but it would never be what I exactly want. A couple of years ago, I decided to tap into my inner Korean and get myself a perm. So I grew my hair out ugly long and it came down to choosing a salon. I called a couple places, but it boiled down to Kanzi, where by chance I was able to get an appointment relatively quickly. I was spooked; I had never had a high end haircut before but it was amazing. Got the full shampoo treatment, the goofy curling things and the heat lamp, and a free soda (this was pre-covid). But what impressed me the most is Linda's knowledge and talent as a stylist and a barber. Usually, you get one or the other: you get a nice taper/fade and a whack top, or a nice hairstyle but a weak taper/fade. Linda has it all and she has an aesthetic eye that definitely fits my palate. She's the only barber I'm completely confident in saying "Do whatever you want, I trust you" (I do say this, but she insists on getting my input which I appreciate). Kanzi is a great place to get an amazing haircut and a great haircutting experience. I have some broken af Korean but Linda speaks fluently in both English and Korean, so I get a nice Korean lesson every time I go whenever we have a conversation. It is expensive, but you get what you pay for. You get a fantastic cut that'll last for months and you support a genuinely remarkable small business owner. I'm a poor, poor graduate student, but I pass on my weekly taco bell to save enough money to go to Kanzi for my quarterly haircut and it's worth it every time. read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - noice! light perm, 3 on the sides with a natural taper, a part that complements my potentially receding hairline [ :( ] - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I came in with great hair that was just a little long. I had images and video references of a previous haircut I had that I wanted to replicate. I came out feeling like I got sheared and lost $70 in the process. No offer for a refund despite this clearly being botched. I would not recommend coming here. read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - She called this a blended fade. You be the judge - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I had my first perm done here with Linda and couldn't be happier with the experience. I found Kanzi through a recommendation from a friend. Linda and her assistant were sweet, attentive, honest and answered any questions I had. She checked in with me throughout the process. My hair was washed thoroughly and repeatedly and the process took a little under two hours. Linda was also kind enough to recommend a product to me when I asked. Overall, I was very satisfied with my haircut and have no reservations about recommending her services to anyone who might be interested! read more

I'll never go anywhere else to cut my hair again -- Ms. Chu is an artist and knows how to give my hair a fashionable and elegant style, just like what I see in k-dramas. I appreciate how she'll give advice about how a cut would look with my glasses, or on my head vs in the image (too short, too layered). She'll never lead you astray! I've got thick, slippery Asian hair but Ms. Chu knows how to handle it and give it flow, shape, and make it feel light again. Ms. Chu has been cutting my hair for a few years now, and I always leave her studio feeling confident and polished! read more

I want to thank Linda for her service. After I read about all the good reviews I paid a visit today. I deeply regret I did. I see there's a great potential for this shop to be good: 1. Linda, Instead of getting out and socializing with your friends abruptly, try focusing cutting my hair first. I booked this appointment with you a week ago and I'm in on time. Please Respect your customers and their time. 2. Don't rush on the shaver. My scalp almost got cut today not just my hair. 3. This is the first salon I went to that everybody seems having an attitude. I won't say rude but I definitely don't feel I'm welcomed here. 4. $50 for a men's haircut is kinda crazy with this type of experience. read more

Kanzi Hair Studio - Angry customer - Hair Salons Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Amidst severe workers shortage, busy schedule, sickly body, our ever beautiful Linda still deliver the most authentic & best Korean perm & hair cut for men & women. So be patient if there's delay in her service or when she multi-task across different clients, as this is practically one hairdresser outfit with just one assistant. And pls don't insult her by asking for price / discounts as everything is std $50 for haircut and $100 for perm. Do be patient if she can't come to the phone when you call or when she can't reply you, as she always have her hands full. Rest assured she will reply you in few hours or the day after when she is avail. Do come with a picture as it will hasten the process. Be prepared for slight delay and longer service time. Your patience will be rewarded read more

I have been doing hair cut since 2018 when I first moved to Bay area. Linda is pretty good, I can fully trust her to give me the hair cut with the style I want. She is very detailed driven. I have recommended this salon to at least 10 different my girl friends. read more

Perm & cut came out well, good hospitality and peaceful music throughout the experience.

UPDATE!! Its been two months and the perm is still almost completely in shape, growing out a bit, but still in tact, after a week straight of swimming all day every day, two days after i got it done, jet skiing and regular hairspray use and i shower at least once a day, still miraculously in tact, will 1000% be coming back to this place next time read more

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