I got my hair cut here in January by Tricia and it was the worst haircut I've ever had. She cut…read moreaway 2 extra inches in a flat line in the front, making my hair seem like it had 2 shelves with no blend, made a big hole in the back of my hair, thinned the last inch out so much that it was just wisps and there was almost no hair left, and made my hair uneven in length. Worst of all, this was three months before my wedding, which I explained very clearly at the start of my haircut. Thankfully Essence Salon offered to schedule a free fix with Ellie. Ellie was fantastic. It took a lot of skill for her to walk back these mistakes while trying to keep my length. While she acknowledged that she couldn't get it perfect without taking off several inches, she was able to correct the worst offenses. My hair is feeling so much better coming into my wedding, and I look forward to working with her again in a few months to get a complete reset.

Anais is amazing, she's so sweet and she gave me exactly what I wanted. She was very helpful making…read moresuggestions as we went to make my hair suit me better while still giving me the cut that I wanted and it turned out so well. I highly recommend!! I have wavy / curly hair and she handled it super well. I will be coming back to her :)

Lemme start off by saying that Nina was the most patient and caring person I could have asked for…read morein a hairstylist! I came in as a walk-in without a real plan other than showing a picture of some color and going "hi! Can we do this?" And without hesitation, she agreed. As someone who's never done anything with her hair other than cut it, she explained exactly what was going to happen and walked me through every step. I would highly recommend this place (and I'm looking forward to coming back for a color touch up!) I did a sort of a dip-dye look and everyone keeps stopping me to compliment the color. It's been about a month since I've dyed it and it still makes me smile when I see my reflection :))

I went to get a haircut with Nina and I regret having haircut after getting it done…read more I wanted to get my hair trimmed and layered with V shape line. She did what I requested but the result is not satisfying rather dissapointing. Hair has been trimmed way too much - usually trimming and layering done in the inner layer of the hair, not outer layer but somehow she did both inner and outer which makes my hair look very messy. It was $85 total not including tips ($10 extra charge due heavy hair). If I could reverse time and decide whether or not to get a haircut, I wouldn't at least with Nina.

Thy is so amazing! The vibe is so chill and very clean. She was so sweet; she recommended the best…read morestyle and i love how it turned out! She was very honest and taught me how to care for my hair the best. She has great knowledge on hair textures, styles, and how it best frames your face. She recommended the perfect shampoos and conditioners to care for my hair type. I highly recommend!!

This was the best hair salon experience I have ever had today. She knows exactly what she's doing…read more Super professional and very friendly. When you show her the inspiration or style you want, she will listen carefully and honestly advise. She truly cares about making your hair look beautiful. I was so amazed at how lovely my hair turned out. Please come see her -- she is the best, truly. I love my hair so much; I can't stop looking at it in the mirror. She made my hair look incredible, and I am so grateful.

Mindy is all what everyone already says and more! She is a woman with a heart of gold with a clear…read morepassion for hair and self-care. She is very patient and kind with any questions you have, and you can feel how much you are in good hands with her. After receiving a haircut from her, I feel like a new person with a fresh start for the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse! Her guidance and wisdom made me much more confident in all of my decisions, and it was a warm feeling talking with her. If you ever need a haircut, color, or treatment, you are set to go. She is a wonderful person with a gentle and caring heart. I think I found another wonderful hair stylist/specialist! Highly recommend! *** Bonus Note: Make sure to check what payments she accepts! I believe it is Zelle, Venmo, or cash. We must always be ready for our specialists who take such great care of us! :)

Mindy is simply the best. I've been a regular client for nearly 15 years, and there's a reason for…read morethat long commitment. She's an absolute pro. She consistently remembers my standard cut but is also fantastic when I want a change. Recently, I brought in photos for a new style, and she was very helpful in discussing options, suggesting what would work best for my hair texture and growth (especially those annoying cowlick spots!). She's efficient, but never rushed. The entire experience from wash to the final styling is seamless. I highly recommend Mindy to anyone (including guys who want a low-maintenance approach like I do) looking for a consistently great haircut. She's the reason I haven't even thought about looking elsewhere for over a decade.

Natalie has a magic touch and you can tell she's so passionate about hair. She gave me a fresh…read morehaircut to even out some butchered layers and explained what haircuts work best for my hair texture and why certain other haircuts do not. My husband now goes to her as well for scissor only cuts which helps his fine hair look fuller and makes it easier to style. Highly recommend Natalie if you're looking for a pro!

Everyone knows that a hairstylist's job is so much more than initially meets the eye, and Natalie…read moreat Illumi salon confidently stands in all the roles with love, grace, style, hope, and kindness. A stylist must first of all be a fortune-teller- someone who can see what exists currently but imagine the future and communicate that vision to someone who is entrenched in the dreary current reality. Natalie not only gently helps you see how things are practically, but then shares a vision with you of what she could help you become. And then she perfectly executes that vision- 10/10 times. A stylist must also be relatable; similar to a therapist but way more fun. Natalie is immediately like your best friend you'd call for someone to speak truth to you when you're about to give in to self-doubt, but she is also honest, vulnerable, and loyal. She will tell you the truth, she will empower you to change, and she is willing to walk with you on that journey. Finally, and maybe this should have been first- Natalie is very skilled at hair transformations. Two years ago I got Long covid and my hair fell out until my ponytail was so thin I could fit my wedding ring around it. I've been going to cheap walk-in salons to maintain a short haircut, but it didn't look nice and I had given up hope of it ever being the sleek shiny hair others have. Natalie performed some sort of hair stylist magic and turned my lifeless, thin, sad hair into a fun, exuberant, cheerful work of art. Lest you think I am kidding- check out the photos. This happened. And it was more fun, more confident, more exciting than I'd ever had before! My husband loved it! My coworkers loved it! It even looked good a few days into a camping trip! Then a few weeks later, I wondered if we could try something else a little less exciting- and Natalie knew what I wanted even without me being able to expressly communicate it. She created something that is my new forever hair and I love it. I'm a middle aged lady with a crooked smile and a quirky personality and Natalie gave me hair that is fun, spunky, youthful, easy to do, and somehow expresses my personality in a way I didn't know hair could! I've never been fashionable, never been in to makeup, never been one to feel pretty or think much about my appearance- and now that Natalie has given me the gift of this gorgeous hair- I feel somehow more whole, more complete- as though I am not fighting this aspect of my identity and now get to embrace it. What do you need that you might not know you need? I needed confidence and integration, but maybe you need acceptance, maybe you need pep, maybe you need a fresh start or a friend or a mood boost or hope- whatever it is- Natalie can work her magic in your life too as your new hair stylist!

I went in to the Julian Chase Salon and Isabel gave me a haircut, it was good and I left happy,read more

I had ashy blonde hair that I wanted to get rid of so I decided to come here because of the fast…read morescheduling. At the appointment, I chose a warm brown color that would apparently cover the ashiness. After I left the salon, I went home and noticed that I still had ashy pieces and it wasn't a warm tone as promised . If it wouldn't have been possible to cover she should have let me know before dyeing it. Update- I got an offer to fix it but since I had to fix it myself before an event I decided to do a partial refund instead.

Idk why it's taken me so long to write this review, but Christy is the hair whisperer ! I'm…read moreseriously OCD (needs to be even on both sides) when it comes to my hair and Christy just gets me . She recently did my haircut and gave me a cut I didn't even realize I wanted , but now I'm hooked and plan to keep this style . Her cuts are worth every penny ! I plan to eventually have her do my color, but I still don't have any gray hair yet, athough I know she's the best at that too ! I highly recommend her ! You won't regret it and she'll be your forever stylist.

I want to start out by saying I'm usually scared when going to the hair salon. I haven't had too…read moremany really good experiences but when I go see Christy I'm put at ease. I've been to her a couple of times now and I am always so happy with the results. The first time I had a cut and color. It came out beautifully. My hair comes down to my butt and it's very thick friends say I have Pocahontas hair, so it was really tough when trusting someone new to do such a big change. The last time I had just a cut and it's given my hair so much bounce. I absolutely love it. Christy is now my forever stylist and I'm bringing my daughter to her in a couple of weeks who also has a lions mane of hair.

We've been going to Natalie for years, and she is truly amazing. Every time we leave her chair, we…read morefeel beautiful, refreshed, confident, and completely taken care of. Last weekend she once again did an incredible job with our haircuts, color, and styling, and we couldn't be happier. Natalie is not only incredibly talented, but also so thoughtful, detail-oriented, professional, and genuinely caring. She always takes the time to listen and somehow knows exactly what will look best. On top of that, she's just such a joy to spend time with. If you're looking for an amazing stylist in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend her enough. She's the absolute best!

My daughter received services from Natalie for highlights and root correction. I was charged around…read more$600 for the service. The appointment lasted less than two hours, which is significantly shorter than the typical time required for this type of work. While Natalie was polite and professional in her demeanor, the results did not match expectations. The highlights were very subtle, and the roots remained noticeably dark. My daughter initially said she liked the result, but later clarified she felt uncomfortable expressing dissatisfaction in the moment. I reached out to Natalie after the appointment to address the outcome. She stated that the highlights would become more noticeable over time, which has not been the case. It has now been two months, and there has been no meaningful change in the results. I attempted to follow up again but did not receive a response. Given the cost and the minimal visible improvement, this was a disappointing experience.

I was really looking forward to my haircut with Xuan, but I am so disappointed after my most recent…read moreexperience with her. Xuan is still friendly and did a decent job, but she was 20 minutes late to my appointment and then overcharged me. I came in expecting to pay $75 for my cut, but Xuan said she had to charge a little more because my hair was long (and to be honest, my hair was not much longer than it was the last time I saw her). I expected "a little more" to be $10 maybe $20--nope, I had to pay an additional $55 for a whopping total of $130 for a shampoo and cut. She really should have told me this before she started and not at the end. In any case, I will not be returning at these prices, nor do I want to support a business that is not transparent about their pricing. Buyer beware.

I am obsessed with my hair after my appointment with Anh-Xuan! We did full head of honey blonde…read morebalayage and a cut and she truly transformed me in the best way! I will definitely be back and totally recommend her for all your services. She was so friendly the whole appointment too and took great care to make the cut perfect. She didn't rush or anything I couldn't be happier. I am obsessed with my hair after my appointment with Anh-Xuan! We did a full head of honey blonde balayage and a cut and she truly transformed me in the best way! I will definitely be back and totally recommend her for all your services. She was so friendly the whole appointment too and took great care to make the cut perfect. She didn't rush or anything I couldn't be happier.

I've trusted Erna with my hair for years and she's amazing every single time. She really listens…read moreand just gets what I'm going for, which makes the whole experience so easy. My hair always comes out exactly how I want, while also staying healthy too. I'm consistently so happy with my results and get so many compliments!! Highly recommend!

Hair by Erna has been the best experience for me. It is hard to trust people with my hair but I…read moreabsolutely trust her blindly. She understands my visions completely and always focuses on the health of my hair. Her studio is very cute and in such a nice area, I definitely recommend!!!