Laly is one of my favorite people and hairstylist. I didn't know it was possible to get so many compliments on a haircut! She was also so kind and patient with my 10 year old daughter's mixed hair- it was a huge undertaking and Laly made her feel so special and cared for. I haven't gone to Kim yet but she is wonderful and would definitely trust her with my hair :) read more

I have been a client of Kim's for over 10 years. I followed her all around San Carlos and so pleased with her new location here. The salon is so cute, parking is easy and food is close by. Kim is amazing at extension and working with my thin hair. Alway giving me the best results. read more

I have curly hair and it is not easy to find a stylist that knows how to cut curly hair. Laly is great! She knows exactly what I need and, even though my hair grows quickly, it maintains the style for a long time. I totally recommend her. read more

I always have a great experience at Prism Hair Studio with Kim! She does a very thoughtful and easy to follow consultation. I've only ever had my hair highlighted by my previous stylist so I was a little nervous, but Kim put me right at ease and I could tell by her questions and explanations I was in expert hands. The studio is clean and well kept. It has a bright and relaxing energy. I'm always so happy with my cut, color, and style. I can't recommend Kim enough! read more

Kim is amazing! She has given me highlights, haircuts, balayage, and keratin treatments. She listens to you and you always walk away looking, and feeling great! I highly recommend her and Prism is such a beautiful studio in a great location! read more

Loved how my haircut came out! Received amazing customer service in a super relaxed environment. Laly is extremely knowledgeable and careful when she's doing her thing. read more

Went for a balayage. I thought everything went well because I thought she was able to lighten my hair until she put on a dark toner for most of my hair and left the two patches of baby hair in front blonde. I couldn't tell what my hair looked like in the back because she only blow dried the front part of my hair. You would think that paying over $300 I would at least have dry hair leaving the salon. In Response to the the owner, Laly: My first text to her after my hair dried at home was that it was much darker after she put the toner on. It almost looked the same as before. I noticed that it was blonde after she bleached it and before she put the toner on so I was super excited that it took. She even said it took well. She put the toner on and my hair got darker again. She had dried the front so i saw the blonde bangs so I took it as the back was lighter as well. The rest of my hair was wet so I couldn't tell until it dried later on. I get that it was unevenly colored before and she fixed it but she could have used a lighter toner. I would have been fine but she used a dark toner so that I would have to come back and pay another $360. I did not ask for super blonde hair. I had asked for it to be lighter, more of ashy/caramel combo. I had an issue with the price as I felt that she used a darker toner so I would have had to come back for another session. I think a lighter toner would have been sufficient bc the bleach took. As for the appt time, I wanted to come in as soon as possible and she said she had an opening so I took it. It wasn't as though she squeezed me in to a tight schedule. I was obviously upset bc I texted her about it. I was not happy I paid $360 for a blonde patch in front and reddish/brown/black in the back. She did not offer to look at it again or anything really and insisted I need multiple sessions. She said she charged me for a color correction instead of a balayage. I wish she had told me that beforehand and given me an estimate. Anyway, I have two blonde patches in front while the rest of my hair is dark. P.S. Yes, I am still upset about it. It bothers me to look at my hair now. Maybe to you, $360 isn't a lot but it's a lot to me and it was a treat to myself as I have not treated myself to self care in the past two years bc I have been pregnant and taking care of my baby. read more

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I've been coming to Laly for about 6 years now. I only trust her with any hair related ideas I have and she is absolutely the best! If I could give more stars I would. She has given me exactly what I ask for each time. I usually have a vision and she brings it to life. I have very dark hair and I love my hair. And I only trust her to handle it because she handles it with love and care. I won't even get a haircut from anyone else (LOL) Besides being an amazing stylist, she is genuinely a great human being. I look forward to spilling the tea with my favorite hair dresser. Somehow she is always in high spirits and handling my gossip with such grace lol read more

Omg, thank you, Laly! I've been really nervous about finding a new hair salon on the peninsula so the point where I put off getting a haircut for like, the better part of a year. Laly asked all the right questions and was so patient and kind in answering all my questions. It was a great experience. I love my new cut--took several inches off--I will definitely be returning to pamper my hair on a more regular basis. Salon is bright and airy, small without feeling at all cramped, which I really liked--it felt like a warm space that invites private consultation. Plenty of available street parking when I went in mid-afternoon. read more

Laly knows exactly what I want! I trust and recommend Laly for everyone! After being blond for so many years I came to Laly to transition to dark hair. I moved from San Jose to Redwood City and didn't want to keep making the journey to my old stylist and was looking for a new stylist. Luckily I found Laly!! We always have something fun to talk about and I love our appointments together! She has a super flexible schedule. She always makes my appointments convenient for me so my boyfriend can come pick me up. She does my color, haircut, styles, and her blow outs are the best blow outs I've ever had! It's rare to find someone so understanding, the sweetest, knowledgeable, and creative! She does wonders for my Asian (Chinese) hair! Definitely book with Laly!! read more

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I grew tired of the blonde I had for the summer and was ready for some fall - almost winter change and decided to try Prism Hair Studio. First off, ECSTATIC that there is finally an AVEDA salon right here In San Carlos! I have been using their products for a few years and love the fact that their color & products are 94-98% plant based. I was very thankful to have been accommodated fairly quickly into their busy schedule. Everyone in the studio salon is friendly and professional. My first initial appointment was a consultation and I felt was very thorough, and the owner was able to understand my main hair goals & needs. My color & haircut appointment was soon after that; my hair goal expectations have been exceedingly met & I am very happy to have found this place! read more

Laly was fantastic from start to finish. I texted her to make an appointment which was super easy, and then had to cancel at the last minute. She was gracious and understanding and immediately set me up for the next week. At the start of the appointment, I showed her a couple photos of what I wanted cut-wise, and how I wanted it styled when I left. She took a few inches off as requested and left me with a gorgeous cut and style. I've never left a salon with hair that actually looks exactly like the style in the photo I showed, but this time I walked out and couldn't stop looking at myself! I will definitely be returning and recommending to friends. read more

I don't know why it took me so long to write a review, haha. Laly was amazing. We did a consultation beforehand and she was always attentive, despite my lateness! She did an amazing job despite all the damage I had done to my hair prior from lightening box dyes. She lightened it even more, gave me some balayage, and it just looks so much healthier and fuller. I love seeing how it looks curled now. I always get so many compliments! :) Loved Laly and her work and would definitely come back again for more sessions. read more

Laly is a gem. The fact that she is an Aveda (no harsh chemicals) salon makes me even happier to have found her. I'd been going to the same person for a few years - even followed her (inertia) when she moved 20-30 minutes away from where she had been in the downtown area of the city I live in. I asked if she would consider natural products (I cough like crazy whenever I go in to a regular salon - from the chemicals) and she was amenable. When she went out on maternity leave, I had to find someone else in the interim. I found Laly! She is thoughtful and precise in her work (no "hair dye halo" around my face!) and the products work so well. I am so very pleased! Once we have new routines in place and are able to return to salons, I'm looking forward to seeing how she is with my very curly hair and will be happy to go in to see her. Thank you for being so kind and capable and making me feel well tended! read more

Every single time I leave Laly's chair I feel fabulous! She has skills that I haven't been able to find elsewhere, she truly has an artistic hand with her shears. My hair always feels fuller and healthier. For me it's hard to describe what it is that I'm trying to achieve but she just gets it. If you want and amazing healthy looking hair cut make and appointment now! Highly recommend. read more

I went here to chop off my damaged hair before my wedding and also get a color to get rid of my blonde ends that were looking horrible. Mind you I haven't gotten colored or cut in almost 2 years. Laly definitely brought my hair back to life!!!! Thank goodness. She also scheduled my appointment super fast as my wedding was 2 weeks away. I'm super last minute and she accommodated me so quickly. Thank you Laly for bringing my hair back to life! I love it so much! The color is amazing too! No streaks or spots of the blonde left. She's very thorough with her work and takes her time. Definitely will be coming back! read more

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I love getting my hair done with Laly. Unfortunately, I had to endure getting my hair fried/bleached at another salon before Laly had to fix the color and damages. She was extremely patient and described in detail what could be done to save my poor damaged hair (BTW I have lots of hair and all the way down to my waist). The end product was amazing! She used top of the line products and my hair was transformed beautifully. I walked out with new color, hair cut and blow dry feeling like a million bucks. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family. For proof see the picture dated Aug 31, 2017 Color Correction * Blonde to Brunette & Layered Haircut read more

I live in SF but work in the Peninsula and was looking for a new stylist. I saw the awesome Yelp reviews for Laly and decided to reach out to her. I must say this was the best decision I made! I have difficult Asian hair that lacks volume. Laly gave me a very contoured and layered cut and asked me what I wanted every step of the way! She uses the latest tools and introduced some great Aveda products that don't feel like they build up! She was so observant of how my hair behaves and accentuated it with a great cut! I'll definitely revisit her for highlights in eight weeks! She's definitely worth a visit! Prism Salon is in a great location too and is very up to date! Thanks Laly! read more

When I love something, I take my time to give great feedback to places that I get the best experience like this place. Us as women, we know we love pampering ourselves and always look great but it's extremely hard to find that one stylist that does the perfect look on us. I'm a very picky client and I make sure that anywhere I go I mentioned I'm picky but with Laly C. It was very easy and I'm pretty sure she knew what kind of client I was. She is very patient, careful and very professional. The way I want my hairstyle or my makeup, she does it perfect. I got the honor to have my haircuts, makeup by her for very special events and I looked just the way I wanted to look!!! Please, give yourself the opportunity to feel amazing with a great style but most important with a truly amazing stylist! you won't regret her work, talent and passion in this field. read more

I've been going to Laly for my hair for years, It's no wonder she opened her own studio, she's quite popular so book soon. She does an AMAZING JOB, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone with years of experience and for quality in products (ALL AVEDA) . I've never had a bad experience with her. She truly cares and listens to clients and will customize your cut/color exactly how you'd like it. I have very fine straight hair which can be tough to keep curls in tact. Her products are awesome since they're all natural and can make them last all night! Her location is a beautiful courted area that makes the atmosphere relaxing and zen-like. Parking isn't too bad, Her studio isn't on the crowded side of Laurel, thankfully. read more

Ive been going to Laly for years now and i absoloutely love her! I cant ever imagine going to anybody else because she always listens and totally understands exactly what I want. Even when i may be on the fence about making a drrastic change to my hair Laly always makes it easy and Im always in love with the way my hair turns out. I also love all the products she uses on my hair because i love to get a full head of highlights and with my dark hair the bleach and color is usually rough on my hair but the products Laly uses always keeps my hair as healthy as possible and i appreciate that! The salon itself is in a really great and calm location, which makes the whole experience very relaxing. It is nice and quiet unlike other salons that tend to be loud so you can really enjoy the services and the 1 on 1 time with Laly. read more

I Again Love my hair So, So ,So much Thanks to this Beautiful being that Laly isI had my hair lightened, colored rose gold, tinted and today I got a haircut before her wedding. I brought suggestions and she made it happen like magic therapy read more

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I have been in search for a hair place since moving to San Mateo a few months ago and I was referred to Laly by a friend. She is the sweetest and she did an amazing job with my hair! I had a balayage done over two sessions and I love the end result - an ashy blonde color just in time for spring/summer! Laly was super thorough with my hair and made sure it was exactly how I wanted it! read more

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Laly is amazing! I've been wanting a new 'do after wearing my hair long for 3 years. Laly did not disappoint! She was very thoughtful and made sure I was comfortable in everything that she did by walking me through each step she took with my hair. You can definitely tell she's very detail oriented! I'm so happy with my new hair and service and I can't recommend Laly enough! read more

My new hair place!! Laly is super friendly and great at what she does!! Knew exactly what I wanted and glad I trusted her to cut more than 12in off!! In the process of a balayage and already loving it!! Known her for years and so happy she has her own place now, she deserves it! Definitely recommended! read more

The Owner of this quaint studio is amazing. She has done amazing natural color fixing and blending on my hair. Great cuts as well. Exactly what I am looking for. She records the colors shes uses to ensure continuity. She did an initial consult with me so be sure she got it right. Great place!!!! read more

Amazing! Love my hair color & haircut ! Also Love Aveda products, very gentle on the hair since it is ammonium free & mostly plant based but also has very good coverage. 100% recommend! read more

I recently went to Prism Hair Studio and absolutely loved the way they did my hair. I wanted to try something new and I do not regret going to Laly at all. I have experienced some unfortunate hair services before, but Laly's work is definitely something I'd recommend. In addition to the amazing results, she is also very patient, friendly, and understanding and most importantly, she delivered exactly what I wanted!! read more

I had my first haircut here with Laly a few months ago, and have been really happy ever since! She does a great job on my haircut, makes sure it is exactly how i want. Great professionalism, easy going and fun to talk to. Even offered water and coffee! Great place, so happy to have found her! read more

Laly was fantastic! I've been contemplating a balayage for years, and finally committed when I saw Laly's work on Yelp. She was so patient with me and answered all my questions, gave me feedback and an initial consult, and was extremely pleasant. It took about 3ish hours for the color and cut, but I feel so refreshed and inspired by her work! Scheduled a follow-up in 10 weeks at the end of the appointment. I tend to get a haircut once a year, so to say I'm willing to come back is an understatement! read more

Laly, thank you for the great job. I really enjoy may new hair cut :-)

Can't wait to go back! Got an amazing haircut from owner and I plan to get my hair colored there as well, also uses Aveda which I love

I have come to love my hair once again thanks to Laly. She has helped nurse my damaged and bleached hair back to life and my once curly hair is now gaining it's curl pattern back. I couldn't be more happy with the progress my hair has made. All the fried blonde hair is gone and my natural hair is healthy and growing. I know when I am ready to dye my hair again, Laly will make sure it is done correctly and with care. I can't wait to get my hair cut again. read more

Laly has been cutting/ styling my hair for over 3 years! She has been my go to girl ever since and I refuse to have anyone else touch my hair. In addition to a great hair cut, She also gives great blow dry! I have a lot of hair and it is on the thick and unruly side however, She always takes her time to make sure my hair is silky and straight before I leave her chair! read more

Laly has been my go-to hair stylist for the last 5 years, and I would not trust anyone else to do my hair. Laly created a beautiful custom blend for my hair, that I have been using and subtly changing with her during our time together. She always cuts and styles my hair perfectly, and I always leave feeling beautiful and like I've just spent time with a close girlfriend. Laly is the best in her field!! read more

I recently came in for a color & a cut; color was matched perfectly, and haircut was executed in a very precise and beautiful way. Got exactly what I wanted! Definitely recommend! read more

Laly is amazing. I first met her as a walk-in at an Aveda shop in Burlingame and have been seeing her now for years. Her newest location - in San Carlos - is convenient, clean and quaint. Laly is personable, professional and gives the best haircut my family has had in years. I highly recommend Laly's salon and encourage you to make an appointment to see her. read more

Laly is the most amazing hair stylist I've ever had! I've been with her for three years now and am always impressed with her skills - especially with dying my hair. She is so attentive and patient with my requests and I can't see myself going to anyone else. I'm forever grateful! read more

Searched all over for a new place to color and cut my hair, and though it's more like I wanted a trim, I'd seen my friend do a mix of ombre and bayalage on her hair, and though I don't fancy myself as a faddish, truth is I'm probably a closet fad follower lol :-) So I made an appt. as walk in, a rare impromptu thing for me, and feel bad because I should remember the woman who did my hair. This review is for the place as a whole and it's probable that most if not all the stylists are equally expert. She did a beautiful job on my hair with a color gradient ranging from deep dark brown at the crown and then down to a lighter brownish honey and with bits of burgundy in it, and down further at the tips to a lighter shade of the same. I actually took a photo and was originally going to post it on Yelp buit the color was flat in the photo and didn't showcase what I'm describing in print, so decided to nix the photo. This woman definitely knew what sh was doing, and kept the small talk at a minimum though friiendly and I walked out having paid a good amount (meaning well done), for an entire job under two hundred bucks. Highly recommend this salon, especially for all things complex color. read more

PINK !!! the perfect pink !! normally a blonde but i asked her to do pale pink for all of my hair & it turned out amazing. beyond happy & Laly is the sweetest. read more