Well, the color did brighten after about six shampoos (see 3rd pic), and I ended up getting a shorter haircut which showed off the tint more. Sarah followed up with me to do a 2nd color application, but I'm holding off for now since I shortened my bangs. I added a star because overall my experience turned out okay and Sarah was truly sweet throughout it all. She follows up after every appointment to make sure every client is satisfied. I'll consider returning to her in the future, but will take care to bring pics and have a clearer idea of what I want. read more

SarahMya - final color after 6 shampoos and a new haircut 01/20/12 - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You might not be looking for a friend as you're searching for hairstylists, but you might just end up with one when meet Miss Sarah Mya. I met Miss Sarah Mya in 2009 and it's been an amazing eight years...we've been through so much together - long hair to bobs, bangs to long layers, cute simple bob to dramatic angled bobs, shoulder length with face-framing and then to longest I've ever had it. I'm not sure what to do now that Miss Sarah Mya has moved to Chicago. My life just isn't the same without her in the SF Bay Area. I may just have to fly back to Chicago for my Miss Sarah Mya fix. **~...We miss you in San Francisco, Miss Sarah Mya...~** read more

Sarah is amazing. I went to her for several years after searching for a less toxic way to get highlights. I was always thrilled with both the haircut, style, and the color, and I felt really good about the process (instead of sitting there breathing horrible smells with a burning scalp with traditional hair color!) She uses the Davines color line from Italy, and is also an instructor, so she is definitely an expert. Sarah has that attention to detail that is often lacking. I have curly hair, and she would ask if I twisted my curls to style, and then took the time to do that. Many times at other salons I have walked out well on my way to a frizz fest and they didn't seem to mind. Sadly, I just moved. With my work schedule it is nearly impossible to get to her. I've tried to find a new place, and out of desperation, I called Sarah to ask her about the color she was using. She is soooo gracious and generous, she researched salons near me, and sent me all the information about the colors she used on my hair. Wow. Thank you Sarah. If I ever have a vacation I will spend a day coming to see you again!! read more

Sarah Mya is the only stylist in the Bay Area who was able to cut my curls perfectly! She considered drying and future growth. She has vast knowledge in styles, color, application and products. She's an amazing woman and a true artist who lives for her profession. read more

I am constantly on the go. I need a hair regime that works with me rather than against me and I think I finally found it.... it might be much to call Sarah Mya a miracle worker... but if the shoe fits! she is like a fairy godmother with a pair of shears! i have never had a hairstylist proactive enough to bring examples of her ideas to an appointment... and yet she still remained open to brainstorming while suggesting the most flattering options for me... and of course we all like to be flattered. and let's face it, when random men feel the need to tell me i have a cute hairstyle as i walk by AND also elicit the agreement of those around.... well, that's just magical! read more

I am somewhat of a stylist slut. In three years, I have seen about 7 different stylists in SF and the East Bay, thinking that someone has to be pretty darn impressive to make me stylist-monogomous. I really think Sarah Mya is it. I might propose soon. I give Sarah Mya 5 stars for changing my heart and for the following, more detailed, reasons. 1. I got a cut and color and have never felt so damn hot! Not even just right after, but even now, weeks later. 2. I went to Sarah Mya to get back to my natural hair color - a trick after years of attempting to make myself into a strawberry blond. She patiently explained the chemistry and details behind hair color and my options. We settled on a course of action that made me feel confident that I'd never have to buy another bottle of Natural Instincts again. 3. I was in her salon for about 4 hours during which time Sarah Mya managed to be charming, entertaining, and a great hostess. She is such a delight! 4. Her prices are incredibly sane for the quality of work that she does. I've once or twice indulged in a 3 figure hair cut and it has not been this good. 5. As other people have mentioned, she uses organic hair color. It's hard to tell whether we are all a little too paranoid these days, but I know for sure I feel much more comfortable knowing that I am doing my best to avoid substances known to be hazardous to health. read more

I went through a traumatic hair fugue where I hacked away at my own hair. Comments from that period ranged from "it doesn't look that bad, and it'll grow out soon" to "wow the back of your head has some interesting architectural structure..." Sarah Mya is the awesome stylist who reconnected me to the pleasure of having one's hair done right. I get tons of compliments and end up referring half of them to her for cuts. She also does amazing color but I don't do that to my hair so I can't speak to that. Oh yeah closest BART station is actually Montgomery. Use the Post Exit by Wells Fargo. read more

So, my hair is naturally a kinda drab brown, so I decided to highlight it a few years ago. I was horrified by how the texture of my fine, silky hair was noticeably coarsened -- what would it look like after a few years of this stuff? Is drab brown but healthy and shiny better than pretty color but dull? Then, I started reading about all them chemicals we're exposing ourselves and our environment to, and really started thinking about going back to my drab (and now graying) hair. But then, Sarah Mya saves the day! She uses this new kind of color that is very low on the chemicals and very gentle on the hair. For real. It doesn't change my hair texture noticeably, and it's supposedly safe for pregnant women to use too since it's low on the chemicals. My hair is still shiny and soft and now also a lovely color. I pay slightly more than I did previously for a color, but I think the small additional amount is well worth it to save my hair. Oh, and Sarah Mya herself it awesome. She actually studies up on all the chemistry of the color, and REALLY knows what she's talking about. Apparently she teaches coloring too. And she really listens to me, so I always end up with exactly what I want. read more

Sarah is a wonderful artist. She spends unmatched amounts of time up front with me to make sure she understands what I want, and she always gets it right! I get tons of compliments on my hair after I go to see her. Her focus on non-toxic hair color and her experience with color are also unmatched. With Sarah, I feel well taken care of and totally comfortable. She finds a way to give me exactly what I'm looking for while alo offering her own expertise to complement my ideas. Thanks Sarah!! read more

I've been seeing Sarah for sooooooo many years - I forget when we started. She is amazing!!! She really knows color and is passionate (and highly knowledgeable!) about the latest advances in color for the healthiest possible hair. She also cuts my hair, and is very attentive to my specific hair type and styling needs. She knows her stuff for sure, but what is even more amazing is that she LISTENS and asks questions -- she will never try to impose a style on you. If you ask for something she thinks might not work well for your hair, she will certainly speak up and have a realistic conversation with you, but ultimately she wants to make sure YOU get the hair YOU want, which is a priceless quality in a stylist. Oh and she NEVER pushes product!! If you ask about styling products or shampoo, she is a fountain of information, but she will never push anything on you AT ALL. (annoys the crap out of my when salons do this!!) She's also an awesome person and fun to hang out with during the whole process. :) read more

Sarah is amazing! AFter doing some research on both the chemicals used in regular box dye and the tragic testing on animals that every major box dye brand does, I needed a new solution to cover my (ever growing) greys. I've spent the last few years feeling a little stressed about using the box color at Whole Foods since it really isn't much better than walgreens box dye. After a few dissatisfactory experiences with expensive results at other salons, I googled "organic hair dye san francisco" and found Sarah. She is amazing! every time I've seen her I've wanted to try something different, and she always inherently knows exactly what i want and how to achieve it, almost before I do. She might be reading my mind. I am totally hooked on her services and am so happy I found her. Thank you, Sarah! If you're ready to switch from scary chemicals and want to stop contributing to the torture of animals, call Sarah. I just hope there's still room in her schedule for me to make an appointment since no one will want to settle for anyone else after they see her. read more

I know, I know. If you read my other salon reviews, you'll notice that some of them have five-star ratings. You see, at the time I wrote those, I hadn't yet gone to Sarah Mya, whom I now realize is the One True Five Star Stylist. The one, the only. Do I go back and retract stars? Where are my online ratings manners anyway? I love Sarah Mya. We set up some goals and a vision for my hair a few visits ago, and we've gone through a process to get there, slowly but surely. I seriously owe her one for not chopping my bangs in almost-done-grow-out mode, as I asked in a time of bang-regrowth frustration. My hair is now approaching its enlightened dream state. Sarah Mya is the only stylist I have never, ever cheated on - no, not even when I visited family in Michigan recently, where I used to sneak in a significantly less expensive salon visit. No longer. And my color. Oh, my color. I used to read Yelp salon reviews from people who wrote things like "I get compliments on my hair all the time now!" and would think "OH YEAH. Who goes around getting compliments from strangers on their hair? Crazies." I do now. No really. Out-and-out strangers stop me to compliment my hair (and I am not otherwise hot so I believe they mean this, as there is no other reason to speak to me). My family compliments me on my hair for the first time in my LIFE. What else? Oh. The non-toxic color that lasts for four months? Also nice. Now I can never move. read more

I started with Miss Sarah many moons ago at Festoon. She's seen me faithfully through long and short, brunette and blonde and I trust her implicitly! She's brilliant with color and I really appreciate that she's focusing on natural products these days. Honestly, a good hair session is as much about the conversation as anything and Sarah is a fantastic, fun woman. The new space at Keter is bright and airy, and the location is perfect. Go see her now! read more

I was referred to Sarah by the people who straighten my hair and I have not been disappointed. She does a great job consulting with you on what style is best for your hair type and face. She gave me the best hair cut I have ever had and now my mom and friend go to her. She has revived their color without damaging their hair! I highly recommend Sarah. read more

Sarah Mya has been doing my hair for a few years now and I have faithfully followed her as I'm not ready to give up all the compliments I receive on my hair! I'm the type who doesn't really know what I want and am always vague but never happy (surprise). Sarah Mya pretty much taps into my brain waves and I have yet to be disappointed. read more

Sarah Mya is fantastic! I found her totally randomly...I was having dinner at some crap restaurant in the Marina and this random girl at the spot had the most amazing cut. I had just moved to SF and was desperately in need of a great cut. So... I just asked the girl with the great hair who cut her hair (desperate times call for desperate measures!) and since then I've been a Sarah Mya super fan! She is amazingly talented with both color and cut (so rare!) and her prices are totally reasonable. Not to mention she has the best taste in music so I always walk out with a great cut + color and some new music recs! A win-win all around. read more

Have you ever had a hair experience where you realize that while you imagine yourself to be a wild and crazy girl you don't actually want a retro 80's hairstyle. Superhero to save the day! Sarah Maya. She is the queen of hair color fixing, I didn't really want bright pink perhaps a more staid magenta would suit? Lets fix that weird wanna be haircut and get it to look half way decent? No actually it was fixed to fantabulousness and she has managed to ellicit curls from my dead straight hair with no chemicals. Go figure. She listens and produces a style that I'm happy every time. Short to long still satisfied. I've followed her for years. read more

Sarah Mya has been doing my hair for eight years and I have never once been tempted to be unfaithful. She's that good. I'm usually indecisive about my hair and she's really great at helping me figure out what I want and what will be flattering, but she also asks for my feedback and makes sure I leave with a hairstyle that makes me happy. She's also a supergenius with color and really makes the color and the cut work well together. And to top it all off, she's a warm and down-to-earth person and her salon space is beautiful and inviting. I highly recommend her! read more

Sarah Mya is AWESOME! Love her. She has been cutting my hair for probably eight years now. In that time, she has been responsible for two major style changes, both of which have been perfect for me. I can't tell you have many times random people ask me who does my hair with this most recent cut. I actually started carrying her business cards in my wallet because people asked so much! Not only is she a great stylist, she is a wonderful person with a great sense of humor, an amazing memory, and kick ass taste in music. She's the bomb! read more

I am a long time Sarah Mya client, we go back to her Festoon days! She is extremely knowledgeable about my hair and understands my unruly crazy Indian hair. I love that she is only concerned about the health of my hair rather than do a procedure that damages it. She is uses organic hair dye, which is hard to find in the city. I enjoy my time with her and she is an awesome person to talk to when I am on her chair for 2+ hours. read more

While Sarah is great at cutting and coloring, her costumer skills are not there... I have been trying to contact her to schedule, with no respond back. I will have to take my business somewhere else.. I thought I found THE ONE, but I expect a stylist to call me back to schedule if she wants my business. read more

Sarah is great! She takes a lot of time and care understanding what it is you want and anticipating how your hair will react to the color. She also uses only natural products -- which is fantastic if you have a sensitive scalp. read more

Sarah Mya has been doing my hair for a few years now. I am in my mid-30's and have a lot of stubborn gray hair. She covers it beautifully every time. The best part about it is that it looks great right out of her chair. With other colorists, the color was flat and I always had to wash it a few times or wait a few weeks for the color to look natural again - really annoying when I have to color EVERY 6 weeks, without fail. Anyway, she's a super colorist and a stellar person. I just tell her 'do what you want' and she just does it beautifully. Love her! read more

I was a new customer and Sarah was very patient, walked me through the color/highlights I wanted to do, and also talked me through the dramatic cut I was asking for (from long hair to a short bob). She did a fantastic job! I like that she's passionate about the technical / scientific parts of colouring and styling. I will definitely be coming back. I have finally found the hairdresser I can trust in the Bay area! I definitely recommend Sarah! read more

Sarah Mya is a genius! For my birthday my husband got me a new-mom-makeover and Sarah Mya was a key part of the experiance. She took my hair from frumpy and long to short and stylish. I love her low-mantainence philosophy and vivacious personality. I feel like she helped me get back to a better version of my pre-baby self! read more

I'm very grateful for Sarah Mya. She is so sensitive to my idiosyncrasies - my tomboyish aesthetic, my refusal to use hair products, and my need to always put my hair behind my ears. You'd think she'd say, "Look, there's nothing I can do for you." But no, instead we talk and find this sweet spot where she creates a really nice cut and I still feel like me. Go figure. Thank goodness for Miss Sarah Mya! read more

Finally, someone who knows how to cut hair! Sarah Mya is wonderful, I am very happy with the haircut she gave me.

I found Sarah on Yelp. I have extremely thin, fine hair and she is a whiz with it. Everyone raved about it! It held up longer than expected. She's my new styliest forever. read more

Sarah's organic hair coloring turned out wonderful. In addition I received a lot of advice on how to care for my hair and style it. She even gave me advice for doing the coloring myself. I very much recommend her. read more

I don't suggest you do this, but I really don't ever fix my hair. This is why I go to Sarah Mya. She doesn't judge me for this and she always seems to create cuts for me that are effortlessly pretty and easy to manage. Even with the lack of fixin' I do with my hair, I still get so many compliments on it. I also love her extreme knowledge and passion for learning more and teaching her clients about natural organic color options. 5 stars for this little lady. read more

I've been going to Sarah Mya for several years and I think she's an amazing colorist. I always feel that my color looks natural and my is hair healthy. I trust her expertise completely and I'm always satisfied with her work. If you're looking for a colorist I highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed!! read more