My appointment with Annabelle was an excellent experience from start to finish. This was my first visit with her, and she reached out after I booked to ask about my hair condition and what I wanted. That step saved a lot of time, which mattered since I went on a weekday during my lunch break. On the day of the appointment, Annabelle greeted me warmly. We talked through the haircut again to confirm the details. She then gave me a shampoo with a very relaxing head massage. During the cut, she worked carefully and took her time. She also explained what she was doing at each step, which I appreciated. I was very happy with how my hair came out and will definitely be coming back! read more

Honestly, I can't be more happier with my haircut! Nancy has always been so professional and she knows exactly what I like. She's super educated in her craft and what kind of cut that looks good on people. I feel super happy leaving the salon. It came out exactly how I want it to come out ! Definitely would come back! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Blunt cut - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

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I found Annabelle after scouring through many business Yelp reviews after losing my previous hair person of 17 years. I was very happy with her service because she not only did an excellent job with my root touch up, but she genuinely cared about the health of my hair. I asked a lot of questions and she offered her recommendations and tips which contradicted what I had been doing for years due to previous bad advice. She did a great job, gave honest feedback, and I left happy and eager to come back again. read more

*hasn't dyed their hair is almost a year* "Did you just get your hair done?" Ever since I started going to Nancy, I always get compliments like this, months after my initial appointment. As someone who values low maintenance hair (grows out well, don't need to come back every couple of months), I will always go back to Nancy and her team! I first came to Nancy when I was super blonde and my previous stylist left a harsh line between my roots and blonde. Nancy fixed it right up and what's even better is that I got more blonde as time went on (which was the goal). Nancy is great at deciphering what I think I want be what I'm actually looking for. I also have an aggressive amount of baby hairs which she always accounts for. read more

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Got a great service from Annabelle today! She was really communicative prior to our appointment, and collaborative during my consultation. You could tell she really cared about the history of my hair, my vision, and how to execute that. Which she did! I'll definitely be back. read more

I've struggled to find a hairstylist that can do beautiful soft (not choppy) layers and i'm so happy i found annabelle!! she was amazing and very knowledgeable! gave me tips on how to care for my hair and my scalp issues, and also helped me decide what type of layers to get based on her expertise. she is the only one i trust with my haircuts moving forward read more

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Ok, I don't really write reviews anymore, but felt compelled to do so with Annabelle's services...... Now let me preface this review by saying that for last decade I've been making appointments with stylists that charge so much more than Annabelle so I was a little nervous walking into the salon. I wanted to see Nancy, the owner of the salon, but i wanted a haircut sooner than her availability online. So, I decided to bite the bullet because I've been reading all the great reviews about Annabelle. Oh my gosh ladies, she is amazing!! She's super sweet and laid back. She honestly has natural talent for hair because I am so happy with my cut and what a bargain at her current price structure. If you're looking for a new stylist in Hayward, run to Annabelle. I'm sure she will get booked the more people find out about her. I did want to keep her to myself, but have to get the word out about this stylist. She's awesome! read more

Got a full bayalage on Wednesday by Anabelle and I absolutely love my hair!! Was initially just going to do a partial since I haven't colored my hair in more than a decade but after talking about what I wanted I figured to go all out instead of halfway. It was worth the wait. I may have gone a little stir crazy around hour 4 but in the end I looked in the mirror and couldn't believe that way MY hair! Thank you Anabelle! read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

It has been over 6 months since my last cut and my hair was full of split ends. I have tried a few salons in the bay area but always left unsatisfied with my cut. My layers were blotchy/bulky and felt lifeless with no dimension. I was literally traumatized from my last cut and had to wait for my hair to grow out, so I can get it fixed. I was on a hunt for a new salon/stylist and came across Sugar Plum Artistry. The salon is located in downtown Hayward and has a cutesy vibe to it. My appointment was with Nancy and she exceeded my expectations. I appreciate that she shows you little tricks and care for your hair. She did an outstanding job transforming my stringy hair! Finally got my layers back, yay! Take a look for yourself! THANK YOU, Nancy! read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Before - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

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I went in today for a trim with Annabelle and she was amazing ! She listened to what I wanted and really seemed to care about my hair. She was super sweet, I'll definitely be going back to her ! read more

This is a response to the owners comment: What came first? The chicken or the egg? You decided to treat me a certain way because I seemed unhappy to you. However, I was unhappy because of the way you treated me. This is a service business, which means you should provide your clients with a service that turns them into repeat customers. I booked a gloss, which meant I wanted exactly that. I've been to other salons and ALWAYS get a gloss because I don't want my hair permanently dyed. The cut or style is optional, but included. I understand that may not be true for your salon. However, $150 for a TRIM is ridiculous. Yes, I'm still shocked! Respect your clients and their wants because that's what they're paying for. Definitely went back to SUNSHINE SALON. read more

Liana cut my hair and she was so sweet and kind. She did a really nice head massage during the hair wash that felt amazing! She also took her time to make sure I liked how everything turned out. Would recommend her to anyone! :) Thank you Liana. read more

I've had quite the hair journey. I went from virgin hair to ash brown to lavender blonde to ashy blonde to black blue to gray and then all black again. And then I became a mom during a pandemic and dealt with unkempt pandemic hair. Gone are the days where I can be adventurous with my hair since I'm juggling working from home and caring for a toddler. So when my friend told me about Nancy and I saw that her expertise is live-in cuts and color, I knew it was exactly what I needed as a new mom! She was so patient with me when I was trying to describe what I was looking for and yet not entirely sure how to explain it! So when my final color was done and she was blow drying, I was blown away (pun intended!) by how much the color was exactly what I was envisioning! The blend was so natural and seamless and really made me feel like a new person. It's rare that I get an opportunity to do something nice for myself now as a new mom so I'm so glad Nancy took the time to really deliver on such a great look! I'm really trying to be much more low maintenance with my hair these days and I love that this is a cut and color that I can just wear effortlessly. I want to say I'll definitely be coming back and yet I know I won't need to for a while because she did such a great job with a cut and color that will grow out well! read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

My hair was getting super long and unmanageable so I was looking for a hair stylist that could give me a lived in haircut, an Anh Co Tran-esq masterpiece. My sister suggested Nancy because she has trained under Anh Co Tran so I signed up for her waitlist during SIP. I was contacted shortly after she opened her salon and made an appointment for November. I totally wouldn't have minded waiting that long but, thankfully she was able to squeeze me in yesterday. She took my temperature and sanitized in between clients. After I got in her chair we thoroughly discussed what I wanted. I showed her some pictures and she was very receptive. I feel like she really took the time to find out exactly how I pictured this haircut on myself. After agreeing on length, she got started. The shampoo was great! Loooved the head massage. My occipital region really needed it! No water splashing on my clothing or face at all. During the haircut I felt that she was careful and intentional in all of the cuts that she made. She really took her time which I appreciated. After the cut was done she put in product and explained what she used and how to use it. I'm clueless when it comes to hair product and don't use it as often as I should! Then she blow dried and styled my hair. Also showed me a tip for creating that effortless look! ;) I really love my haircut. It is definitely what I was looking for. It brought out my highlights and brought life back to my hair. Thank you, Nancy, for the beautiful cut and wonderful experience at your salon!!! read more

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Nancy and Sugar Plum Artistry are fantastic! A friend recommended Nancy to me over 2 years ago after she got a super great haircut here. I came here to cut off over 11 inches of hair to convert back to a modern lob, and Nancy nailed it. I struggle to create volume because I have thick, heavy, very dark brown hair which is mainly straight with a slight wave, so it tends to lay flat on the top and expand out at the bottom. I've historically had trouble finding stylists that just intuitively understand how to work with my hair, but she immediately knew how to help create volume through layering and removing weight. The salon itself is on a cute street with nearby street parking and some parking lots. It's so very clean inside with great lighting and plenty of space. The vibe is relaxing, comfortable, and they have great music playing. She's been booked up since re-opening post-lockdowns so I was glad I could nab a spot in November. She did a great job keeping customers updated on her schedule once the shop re-opened, and even personally texted when spots were available. If she doesn't respond right away, just be sure to stay patient because this is a small business that is very busy! read more

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Went in for a cut with Annabelle! She is SO good! I am super particular with my hair cut. She was patient, she listened to everything I told her & then communicated with me everything she was doing. It was a nice, relaxing experience & I'll definitely be back. Thank you Annabelle!! read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Haircut & style by Annabelle - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

This review is super late! (back in Feb '21) This was my first time here and Nancy was so warm and welcoming. She is a hair wizard goddess and transformed my hair with just a haircut! I've had my haircut done around the Peninsula, San Francisco & Sacramento and with this being my first time in the East Bay, I am happy to have found my new hair salon. Thank you Nancy and I'll be seeing you again soon :) read more

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Annabelle was great! Very attentive to what I requested and paid attention to detail. She explained her whole hair styling process prior to the cut and also during! Thank you Annabelle! read more

Omg so amazing!! I am in love with my hair and my husband gave me a good nod and was like "hey girl". Thanks Nancy for making me young and beautiful again. Nancy is so gentle and I laughed constantly with her awesome personality. All other salons I've been to, they always tug on my hair especially when they are blow drying to trying to comb through my hair, I felt no tug at all and she is completely blunt of what looks good and what not. I am no beauty expert and she walked me through every single process she was doing and how I can take care of it after. I would totally recommend her to everyone I know and I find my forever stylist. She is so popular that she is booked more than two months out, can guarantee it is worth the wait. read more

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Annabelle did an amazing job! Gave me exactly what I asked for with my haircut and styled it perfectly :)

Nancy is the best! First time at the salon and not going to be my last. She cut my hair and I feel like a celebrity. I got a long layer cut. She's not pushy on products or anything! Price is reasonable, especially went it's lux! Want your hair to look like those pics you find on Pinterest to show your hairstylists? Then go to Nancy! read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Long layers hair cut that makes you feel like an IG model - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

Nancy was amazing! I just recently moved to East Bay and needed a haircut after over a year of growing out my hair (also, thanks to covid!). I found Nancy through Yelp and I'm so glad I took that chance. Booking was so easy via the website. I even received multiple reminders upcoming to my haircut to make sure I hadn't missed it. The salon was under construction when I arrived but that didn't diminish how clean it looked and the super homey yet modern feel in the salon. Nancy was so happy to greet me and because I arrived earlier than expected, she suggested that there was a Peet's around the corner in case I had wanted coffee. My husband and I decided to take a quick walk before I returned. Before getting into my haircut, I brought some inspo pics for Nancy. I described what I wanted and Nancy was so patient to explain what could work for me while taking into account what I wanted along with the pictures. It was one of the few times that someone took the time to explain what would work best for my thick, Asian hair and I incredibly felt at ease since that point onwards. I loved the end result! It felt so good to have a haircut after so long but more so to be in good, experienced hands. Not only that, Nancy was so sweet and friendly the whole time. I would definitely recommend! read more

Nancy is an artist and incredible at her craft. I walked in with hair that hadn't ben cut in a year and wanted a drastic change. I showed Nancy some pictures and explained the look I was going for, and she nailed it. Nancy does book up about two months in advance and there is a reason why. She is amazing. She listens, checks in, and is just fun to spend an hour and a half with. Nancy is a true artist in every sense of the word. I highly recommend Nancy and Sugar Plum Artistry. read more

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Special shoutout to Ms. Nancy Vu. I am super low maintenance hair gal but I do love my hair long and want to give it a Hot Mama makeover and she did not disappoint. The first picture is my before pic and it was a peek-a-boo highlight look that I asked for last year. Fast forward a year later, I recently went back to Ms. Vu and waaaaalaaaaa.... My jaw dropped, my husband gave me a "How you Doing?" look. I feel amazing and I cant wait to see her again in the next 3 months to do a toner and make it bright. read more

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Got my hair done back in Feb and forgot to update my review! Never a disappointment getting my hair done by Hao Tran. Received a ton of compliments and referred so many of my friends over. read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Love love love - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

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Can't go anywhere else for my hair! Nancy takes her time with beautiful Balayage. Don't settle for anything less and book with Nancy for your hair needs. read more

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I went to Sugar Plum for first time for a signature blow out for a special event with Annabelle. The salon is beautiful and clean. Annabelle was a sweetheart and did a fabulous job. I got compliments all night on my beautiful hair. There was also plenty of parking behind the salon. I will definitely go to her again. read more

This review for Nancy is long over due!! I became Nancy's client about a year ago when I moved here from SoCal and I needed a new hairstylist to bring my hair to life. I researched and researched cause ya girl has trust issues when it comes to hair. I decided to go with Nancy because of the pictures I saw of her work, I reached out to her and she was super friendly and quick to answer! I set up an appointment with her for a balayage and to say the least, she has blown me away with her skills every single time. Not only is Nancy funny and easy to talk to, she's extremely thoughtful in the process of listening to what you want! All of these traits make a great hairstylist. She never ever rushes the process and the most detail orientated hairstylist I've come across. She is a little pricey, but I know that the time she puts in and the results are well worth the extra $$ because I'll never be disappointed. The best part about Nancy's work is the fact that it's low maintenance (if you desire that like me) and grows out beautifully. She recommends basic home care and it keeps your hair looking fresh. The last time I got my hair done by her was almost 5 months ago and I still get compliments from friends and strangers every single week.. so much that it constantly reminded me that I needed to write this review!! The pictures speak for themselves. If you want a hairstylist that truly cares about your wishes and delivers hair, look no further, Nancy is your go to girl!!! read more

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How cute is this salon? Clean, affordable and down the street from my house! Ask for Nancy, she's the best of the best. She's often pretty booked, but that just tells you how great she is. read more

This place never responds to my calls or texts really sad about it. I was excited to see if we could have hoty hair done there.

Had the most amazing experience getting a haircut by Nancy! Nancy was patient and took her time with great attention to detail. I brought in a video and a general description of what I wanted. She followed up with questions to get a better understanding of what I wanted and checked in at multiple points to see if we were still going in the right direction. Truly one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten. read more

Nancy is a marvel at her profession. I appreciate her attention to detail, the questions she asks to ensure she delivers on what I am asking for, and explains whatever she is doing to my hair including how the product works as well as the benefits, in simple language that I can understand! Best of all, she truly cares about her patients. I love how she shares her experiences and lifts me up about things I feel troubled about. She readjusted her schedule by working on a holiday so that I did not have to wait any longer for my treatment! She's amazing!!!! read more

Excellent experience! Selina saved the day! I am from Southern California and prior to flying in I made an appointment online and apparently I chose the wrong service and the other gal said she didn't have time to do a blow out . I have medium length curly hair ... needless to say I was not happy that I may not get my hair done . I wanted to look nice for my nephews high school graduation . Selina offered to help and she did a wonderful job! She made me feel comfortable and also gave me tips on how to keep my hair healthy . She took the time to help me ! Forever grateful to you Selina M . You are a talented gal. read more

Nancy gave me such a fantastic experience, and a gorgeous haircut. I've already scheduled my next appointment with her to make sure I keep her as my stylist! read more

After searching for a new stylist I came across Nancy on yelp here at Bliss. I called and spoke to the receptionist and she said the stylists keep their own schedules. She took down my info and said she would have Nancy contact me. Later that day Nancy contacted me and I set up an appt. for the following week. Bliss is easy to locate on B ST. Parking can be difficult depending on the time of day. There is very few street parking spots and a couple of nearby lots. The salon is very cute, clean and nicely decorated. Nancy greeted me when I walked in and introduced herself. She was very friendly and warm from the start and throughout my visit. She sat me down and consulted with me. She listened, asked some questions and together we came up with a game plan. Keeping the length and adding more layers. After a nice relaxing shampoo and conditioning it was time to pull the scissors out. Usually I'm very nervous even scared with a new stylist. I have has some horrible experiences. I didn't see long pieces of hair following (that is my nightmare and past experience). We kept up a conversation till the end. She almost had to pull me out of her chair since I didn't want to leave. Nancy put my worries at ease. The hour and a half went by quickly. She was very detailed making sure that the layers were even and cross checked. For the shampoo, cut and blow dry the price was $60. Online the Bliss site says $45. which was what I thought it was going to be but Nancy said she charges $60. She did give a discount for being a new client so the total was $48. plus tip. $58. out the door. Each stylist charges differently make sure to ask for their price. Nancy is my new hair gal! I'm happy with the service given. read more

Before coming to Bliss on B St., I took a gander at their reviews on Yelp and noticed that there weren't ANY male reviews. Despite having a flawless 5 Star Yelp average, I hesitated about venturing into something categorized as a "Hair Salon." I mean, can you say, "would you like a peddie with that?" After all, I pride myself as a macho kinda guy [deep cough, deep cough]. Robin bravely volunteered to work her skills as my hair stylist (I don't know what title to use, and I assume she doesn't want to be called a barber). It was clear to me from the very beginning of my visit, Robin was a complete professional. She immediately put me at ease and methodically worked her way through my thick, wire-y hair. Her easy-going, friendly demeanor made it relatively quick, painless, and quite frankly enjoyable experience. It's hard to argue with the results. I'm not generally one to toot my own horn, but damn... I thought I looked exceptionally good and so did a looot of women. In fact, I don't think I've been complimented so much about a hair cut until then. Thanks Robin! So fellahs, don't be put off by the fact that it is indeed a hair salon and most of the other patrons will probably be women...these women know what they're are doing and they do it oh so well! read more

Located in Downtown Hayward in a quaintly decorated salon. I scheduled a haircut with Cristina Arizala on Style Seat (iPhone app) after my best friend's recommendation. The facilities are clean and modern. Cristina was warm and welcoming. She listened to what I had in mind and added on to it with her suggestions. Cristina is great at her craft. She seriously takes her time and does not take anything less than perfection. I love the length, weight, and look of my hair so much that I booked a dye job with her for next month. Check her out if you're looking to make a minor or major change to your locks. read more

Sugar Plum Artistry - Balayage and cut by Cristina. Hurry and book! - Hair Salons Near Me - Hayward, California

Such a cozy gem of a salon to come to. It's really soothing and relaxing when you come here to get your hair done. All the girls that work here are really friendly. I come here to see Nancy Vu-Ha to get my hair done cause she's an amazeballs hairstylist, she used to work on A Street, atop the Sunflower 2 restaurant, but has since moved to this location. Service is great and all the ladies here are super friendly, it's a clean environment, they take pride in work well done. I've seen ladies, including myself walk outta this salon, a whole new person. Whether you are getting a cut, highlighting, colors, shampoo and blow-dry, it almost seems as if, it's a new woman walking outta the salon once these ladies are done working their magic on you. I recommended a friend to Nancy and was given $15 off my visit. Not sure if she still offers 20% off your first visit to her, but that definitely helped out a lot with the bill. Normally, I have Nancy give me a cut and put two colors in my hair and it's roughly about $175 with tip. That's not bad actually. If you can afford to get your hair done every six months, I suggest coming to Nancy for all your needs or maybe even another girl that works here. I know that you will really enjoy the salon with its Tiffany blue walls and contemporary feel, you will definitely be comfortable during your 2-3 hour stay with them when getting your hair done. read more

I eventually had to find a hair salon and a stylist here in the Bay Area. After doing some research, I found this place and I am glad I did. Getting an appointment was pretty easy, so instead of having to wait for a week or more as you would at some of the "diva salons" all over the place, they were able to see me in a few days which is great. I went in this past Saturday for highlights, toner, and a haircut. Robin was my hair stylist and here is my experience: - Robin is super friendly and personable. No diva attitude at all. Her hair was nice and smooth, so I was secretly hoping that she would take as much pride in her work as she would in her own hair - and she did. I was impressed. - Robin did partial highlights, a toner, and she cut my hair. The highlights turned out fantastic. The toner was a bit too golden for my taste, but I asked for "warm", so I should have looked at some samples before. Warm to me may not be warm to someone else. So, it's about individual perception. Everyone else seems to love it on me, so I think I am just too much of a habitual person with my cool ashy hair...so, the color looks good. If it still bugs me in a few days, I will call her and ask her to correct it. She did a great job on my cut. My hair is smooth, flippy, and the cut makes it bouncy. - The hair salon is really cute. It "boutique-ey" - meaning, the colors on the walls are different shades of blue and they compliment the furniture. She curtains and the lighting makes this place look elegant, stylish, but also airy. It's simply nice in there. It was not loud or crowded which is enjoyable. They also sell a small selection of hand-made jewelry which is great. The had some pretty neat feather earrings and necklaces that almost made me spend more money. - A guy with an apparent mental handicap was sitting in the salon, talking to the stylists. I thought he was a customer or the son of the other customer, but he was not. He was just some random guy who comes in there every once in a while to chat with the stylists. The guy was nice and both Karen and Robin talked to him like he was family. Now, while that may seem odd to some people, I thought this is a pretty good sign that they (Karen and Robin) actually seem to be nice people who care about other people - so this definitely makes me want to go back there again. - The price was definitely reasonable compared to some of the other salons I have seen here. You get more for what you pay plus great service, a great salon, and super nice staff. So, while I would rather not recommend the salon, so it does not get too busy, I do have to share it with others. It is not easy to come by a place that is down to earth, has great stylists, is comfortable and classy, and a reasonable price, so I am excited to have found a place. And, it's in my neighborhood - so keeping it local is a great thing. Now, if just the rest of downtown Hayward area gets on board with improving the neighborhood, we would be on to something really sweet. read more

have you met Tina? Then you are completely missing out! Shes the sweetest, nicest and knows her hair. HIGHLY recommended! read more