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    The Expert Cut

    4.6 (188 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Samantha N.

    I called around noon and was able to get an appointment for that same evening. Mai was my stylist, and she was amazing. I asked for long layers and face framing pieces. She took her time with the haircut and made sure it was exactly what I wanted. My hair going in was pretty long and definitely damaged. She was able to clean up all the dead ends but still keep the length! Mai was very kind and attentive throughout, and even gave my hair a quick curl at the end. The price was very affordable, especially considering the quality of the cut. I've paid twice as much elsewhere for a similar experience. I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you Mai!

    As you can see in the photo the hair cut is awful and she just tried to say I did the best one.

    This was my first visit to this salon and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The stylist did not listen to me at all. I explained multiple times what I wanted, but she kept saying, "I'm just starting this way, I'll fix it later." In the end, she ignored everything I asked for and did whatever she wanted. She also made unnecessary comments like, "I don't do that for anyone," which was completely unprofessional. On top of that, she cut my hair while it was completely dry, even though I specifically said I didn't want that because you can't get an accurate cut that way. I repeated this several times, but she refused to listen. To make matters worse, I only went in for a trim and clearly told her I did not want my hair cut short--just a light cleanup. Despite that, she cut off far more than I asked, leaving my hair much shorter than I wanted. Overall, this experience was very frustrating. I do not recommend this salon to anyone, as they only do what they want instead of listening to their clients.

    Veronica N.

    Mai always provide excellent service to both new and returning customers. I called the same day around 3pm hoping for a last-minute appointment, and she was able to fit me in for 5pm. I showed her a picture of the layered cut with side bangs I wanted, and she absolutely delivered. Highly recommend Mai for her skill, professionalism, and dedication to her clients!

    The ladies helped  transformed  my dull looking blonde hair to this today .

    My husband and I love coming here. My husband comes every 2-3 weeks to cut his hair and my son comes about once a month. We are so happy that we have found them! Mai and Lien do a wonderful job in cut, styling, and color . They really care about the customer's hair and used the best products to help our hair stay healthy. We will continue to come and support them. Their pricing are reasonable as well compared to other places we have been. Thank you so much Mai and Lien! We love you and will continue to come back.

    I recently moved and have finally found the best hair salon near by for me and my family. Mai is especially great for women haircuts. You will love her cut if you like layered hair style like me. Just show her the style and color that you like and you won't be disappointed. My husband really likes his cut by Lien as well.

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    May G.

    I was looking for a new hairdresser and found this place thru Yelp. Based on the number of positive reviews plus the convenient driving location, I thought I'd give it a try. Both sisters, Lien & Mai worked with my hair - coloring and cut. They honored my request to keep my color & style natural. Both seemed genuinely nice, I felt comfortable & relaxed. I'm very satisfied with the service and results. I will definitely consider coming back.

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    Mood Nail Lounge Campbell

    4.4(209 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    Luxury
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    I just moved to the area and for a while I was that person still driving all the way back to the…read moreValley to get my nails done Eventually I realized gas, traffic, and stress are NOT part of my self care routine. So I started testing out salons nearby. Every place I tried felt rushed, never quite hit the mark on the inspo photo I showed them, and somehow I was always charged way more even though I literally get the same thing every time. Make it make sense. I finally decided to try this studio mainly because it's super close to me, and WOW. Best decision. I made an appointment and they got me in right away. My fill took a full hour, which already felt like a luxury compared to being rushed out the door elsewhere. She looked at my inspo photo once and somehow my nails came out even better than the picture. I'm not exaggerating when I say I've never had my nails done this perfectly. Two of the staff were checking the shape, color match, and details to make sure everything was flawless. I felt like my nails were getting VIP treatment. It was such a luxury experience from start to finish, and I walked out obsessed. I already booked my next fill because there is absolutely no way I'm letting anyone else touch my nails now. I'm genuinely so happy and amazed. My nails have never looked this good

    I've been here twice and had a great experience the first time, but meh the second time so I won't…read morebe back unfortunately. The pros: really nice ambiance, apparently they provide champagne in addition to water/other drinks, the front desk staff are very nice and friendly. My initial set of gel nails + regular pedicure were good, no complaints. The second time I just got a gel manicure and was quite disappointed. Right after the manicure some of my fingertips were throbbing/felt weird and the nail tech nicked one of my other fingers so it was a little swollen/bleeding. Then 4 days after the manicure my nails started to chip. I've never had a gel manicure chip within the 1st week so it was pretty annoying. I messaged them on their website since they were closed when I noticed, and asked if I could come in for a redo, but they never responded. I was pretty busy the rest of the week so wasn't really able to pop in, anyway. Over the next week most of my nails started to lift/bubble up which was pretty annoying.

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    4.3(34 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    Certified professionals
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    I absolutely love this place! From the moment you walk in, everything feels clean, beautiful, and…read morevery well taken care of. The salon is spotless, the tools are properly sanitized, and you can really tell they care about hygiene and professionalism. I do my nails with Genia and she is AMAZING. She is incredibly talented, detail oriented, and always makes sure everything looks perfect. Every time I leave, my nails look flawless and last a long time. Beyond the great work, the whole experience feels like a little luxury moment for yourself. The atmosphere is calm, aesthetic, and relaxing I always leave feeling pampered and like a queen.

    I went to Vale Nails to get my nails done for my wedding day and left with a set that was so far…read morefrom what I actually wanted. For one of the most photographed days of my life, I was hoping for an experience where I felt listened to, and that is not what I got. After showing the nail techs my nail inspo, they told me to get French tips. I tend to avoid conflict, and I tried more than once to gently explain that I already wear French tips on a regular basis, so I did not want them for my wedding day. I wanted something that felt different and special. The more I asked though, it seemed like the technicians did not actually know how to do the designs I was asking for. That is when it started to click for me that the pushback was less about preference and more about skill level. To make things worse, the techs needed to move on to their next appointment before I was actually happy with my nails, which made the experience feel even more rushed. There was no chance to slow down, talk through options, or really feel cared for. It was far from a spa like experience. I ended up walking out with squared French tips with silver nail polish, which was far from the inspiration pics I showed them. My cuticles were also cut too deep on both my hands and my feet. I paid more to get my nails redone at another salon because of how unhappy I was with how far off my nails were compared to my inspo pics.

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    4.6(331 reviews)
    1.4 miWest San Jose
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    I came here after an ankle sprain and I was so happily surprised…read more The location is straight forward; facing Loma Verde; enough parking; and inside was bright, clean and had a happy feeling. You know sometimes you go to Pedi places are they are pretending to be high end and fancy and after some time it's exhausting being in that space. The prices are great; not over the top at all. The Pedicure seats have a tray (where you can play your laptop, books or other things) while the lady helps your feet look presentable again...hehe. Also the pedicure chairs have seat warmers and the massage modes don't automatically turn off after some time. I loved this. Amy the lady who helped me didn't press the area where she saw my bruise so I was happy; she knew that one of my feet only needed upward movement during massage. I appreciated that and for this I'll always come here. I got a natural pedicure with no nail polish; but they have an abundance of colors to select from. One of my nails broke off on the ankle that was bruised and Amy slowly clipped it off and put a green Asian oil (Dau Xanh Eagle Brand Aromatic Medicated Oil) to help with pain. Really enjoyed my experience here!

    Tilly and Kathy were so kind and informative about my services…read more It was my 3rd visit and I explained that I wanted builder gel for my mani but not so think, Tilly knew exactly what I wanted and I got the best builder gel manicure. Perfect! Kathy was attentive and provided a perfect pink gel pedicure. This salon is clean and the ladies there are professional and kind. Oh, the phone isn't ringing non stop, they got things handled.

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