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    Michelle is great! I've been getting my hair done with Michelle for about 3 years, and she's very talented. My hair is naturally dark, and she's able to lighten it to exactly what I want. I usually get a full highlight or balayage, with a haircut.

    Purple
    Amy L.

    Great haircut and color for the best prices. Especially in SF, it's hard to find reasonably priced salons, but here you get both affordable and quality service. You can book an appointment through text and sending photos of your desired hair style. Would recommend booking an appointment early because it gets busy. Got my hair dyed purple and was happy with the results. Turned out just like the photos I sent. Color was vibrant, she even styled it with waves. I asked for a color gradient, and she made it look natural with the balayage highlights. Bleaching does take a while, about 4 hours. Other customers came in and out, and their haircuts only took like 20 minutes. Overall had a nice experience here. Nice salon music too, a lot of vibey pop song covers. Michelle gave some tips for how to care and style the hair afterwards. She sells purple/blue shampoo aftercare for a cheaper price at her studio. Would recommend! Also make sure to bring cash!

    Waiting to have a haircut
    Elaine Y.

    Booked an appointment for a simple cut. Seems Michelle works alone because the salon was a bit messy, with hair and foil all over the floor. Hey who's judging, as long as I get a good value haircut. Michelle is very talkative and upbeat. She can talk non stop while she is cutting your hair. She is quick and efficient. She seems to know her regulars well. My hair cut took 15 minutes and cost $22. Will be back!

    Can't believe the cut was so uneven with a huge strand still left!
    Megan W.

    Actually so surprised how badly my haircut turned out that I had to write a review. I made an appointment for a weekday around noon and came right on time. There was already someone being helped so I waited my turn but shortly after someone else came in. I suppose she thought she could fit me in super quickly between two other appointments. She asked what I wanted (a trim with layers) and then promptly began chopping seemly randomly for about 5 minutes and I was done. She made no attempt to wet my hair and barely combed through it. I should have known something was off but I thought perhaps she just really knows what she's doing? Boy was I wrong. I paid and went home, having arrived at 11:55 and left at 12:07. I thought the cut looked off from the front but I was sooo shocked when I went to tie my hair up and found huge strands that were left! I've never had a haircut this bad and careless before. Super disappointed.

    So beautiful
    Meggan C.

    I love my hair soo muchhh! I've always had bad experiences with hair salons. They either cut too short, rush your hair and it completely doesn't turn out the way you would be happy with. Michelle is so underrated in my opinion and for her hair prices and her skill you come out feeling like a million bucks like you just got your hair done at a super duper ultra expensive fancy hair salon. Originally this was not the hair I had in mine but as she was doing my hair and since it's summer I wanted to go with the lighter blonde look so we changed it up. I think with her skill anything we did was going to look good to be honest. In the end, I'm ecstatic with how it came out. She spends so much time on the bleaching and highlighting part and takes her time to make the hair as beautiful and multidimensional as it is. She KNOWS what she's doing. She is a kind, genuine and hard working woman and has a great personality that makes the time go by to be very enjoyable. The best experience of having my hair done. And you won't find her prices anywhere. Seriously. And it was actually cheaper than she had originally given me! I'm so happy I found her and her salon! Call and ask for a quote. You won't be disappointed.

    Jessica L.

    Michelle did an amazing job on my hair! I wanted an ash blonde balayage and it surpassed my expectations. I had previously dyed my hair so she gave me expectations of what we could do. She is very detailed, and her pricing is affordable. I highly recommend this place.

    Ash blonde balayage
    Amelia H.

    I've been seeing Michelle ever since I was in high school (10 years!) and will continue to do so because of her kindness and honesty as a hairstylist. There have been times where I've been to other hair salons (due to being out of state for school) but I always end up going back to her because she KNOWS how to work with Asian hair - especially if you're hoping to achieve a certain color. Cut: Her cuts are quick and comes out very nice. She's also able to replicate the types of hairstyles I want (face-framing cuts, layers, etc.) She'll also offer suggestions for you of what she thinks would look nice - you can take it or leave it but I always go with what she says. I went with curtain bangs this time because she said it was popular! Color: I was torn between choosing a lighter or darker ash balayage so Michelle said she had the perfect in-between blend in mind. She also mentioned that after a couple of washes the ends of my hair would turn lighter. I told her I wanted my roots to remain dark so it looked more natural when my hair grows back and she definitely delivered! I've done my hair at salons where it would cost $350-400+ for balayage, babylights, etc. and I can whole-heartedly say that I'm going to continue seeing Michelle instead. I got cut and balayage for $250! It's very hard to find a place as affordable and qualitative as her. I was incredibly happy to see my end results and received compliments from friends and family! Michelle also takes the time to explain the types of shampoo to use, how often you should wash your hair to maintain the color, etc. Booking: Just call or text her! She's pretty quick with her response. Don't be hesitant to get an estimated quote from her! Prior to coloring my hair I texted her a picture of my current hair and a reference photo of what I wanted. She gave me a quote and it was exactly what I paid in the end. No up charge or anything, thank you Michelle!

    Global bleach, color, and trim by Michelle. Photo taken day after appointment and eyebrows are just my own makeup
    Serena P.

    Hmm have to lower a star if I want to be transparent. 3+ weeks later and my scalp still has scabbing that hasn't healed. To be fair, she did ask me if I wanted my roots bleached and warned me that it would hurt. I said OK without expecting scabs/crusting to occur. I also developed a swollen lymph node(?) in the back of my neck in the few days following my appointment. An online search suggests that this can be a reaction to bleach. The swelling has mostly reduced. For what it's worth, I have had a global bleach once before without these side effects. That time took twice as long though (8 hours vs. 4 hours), so perhaps this is the risk you run with stronger bleach (or is it developer? Am no hair expert).

    Pink hair with bleach front bangs
    Linh L.

    Michelle went above and beyond what I've asked for. She blended my light blonde bangs with my pink hair so flawlessly. She is detailed oriented and she make sure that the result would come out nicely. Booking is easy, just text her your photo of your hair, photo of what you'd like and prefer appointment days/ time. Texting is the best way to communicate with her since she is a busy solo wonderful woman. Please have patience with her, she'd get back to you and she will get you what you'd want for a fraction of the price as other places. She's also tell you how to take care of your hair so that you can have a longer lasting result! Coloring: it's best if you have your hair already beach. If not, no worries, Michelle will get it bleach for you. It might take a long time for the bleaching process, but sit back, relax and stay hydrated. The result is so worth it! If your hair is already bleached, coloring shouldn't take too long. Maybe an hour or so. I'm so pleased with my result! Give her a try if you're browsing for an affordable and tentative hairstylist!

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    Michelle SAVED me! I failed a bleach at home, came in botched with uneven hair and a scabbed scalp and Michelle went above and beyond. She worked so detailed and precisely, while being mindful of my current hair damage and made sure not to make it any worse. She is so sweet and communicative about what you want and what is healthiest for your hair (without making any drastic changes you hate). She made sure I got what I wanted the HEALTHIEST/SAFEST way possible for my damaged hair. She is terrific. I am definitely becoming one of her regulars.

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    Called same day for a haircut appointment. She was very quick and very good. Only $25!

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