Sanu did and amazing gloss treatment with the most delicious head massage. Highly recommend

I highly recommend Diego! I live on the east coast and didn't have time to go to my regular stylist before an overseas trip leaving from SFO. With most of the day in the area before flying out, I opted to get a cut/color/highlights at Y Salon after reading prior reviews. Diego took my very vague instructions (I need a change and want something that looks professional and will not show the gray as quickly, and BTW I'd like to try highlights and please help minimize the layers my usual guy back east ill-advisedly chopped into my curly hair...) and I walked out looking better than I had in years! Diego was kind, listened, and did a terrific job!! His manager came over a few times to make sure I was happy and I think I'll be back to Y Salon the next time I fly out of SFO! read more

I found Y Salon & Spa through Yelp after a last-minute scheduling issue with another stylist, and I'm so glad I did. I booked a haircut, balayage, and treatment with Yvonne, and she absolutely exceeded my expectations. She took the time to listen to what I wanted, explain her recommendations, and focus on keeping my hair healthy. The color is beautifully blended, the cut gave my hair so much movement, and it honestly feels healthier than it has in years. As someone who doesn't mind investing in quality when it's worth it, I can confidently say this was worth every penny. I walked out feeling confident, polished, and ready for my event next week. Thank you Sayo, Diego and Yvonne, the dream team read more

It's exciting to see one of my go to places continue to improve and genuinely care about the client experience. There are several things that stood out to me. The overall experience has a lot going for it, and the value becomes even more attractive when you consider the convenience. Parking on weekdays is also a nice benefit, since you do not have to pay for parking during the week. What I especially appreciate is the attention being given to training, particularly for the front of house staff and reception team. The receptionist and front of house experience can really set the tone for the entire visit. Clients should feel welcomed, acknowledged, and taken care of from the moment they arrive. The improvements in service and attention to the client experience are noticeable. It's always great to see a place you already enjoy investing in its people and raising its standards rather than simply relying on its existing reputation. Overall, it's exciting to see one of my go to places improve while continuing to put its clients first. read more

Y Salon & Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been going to Y Salon for years, but today's experience was so exceptional that I finally had to write a review! I scheduled three pedicures and one gel manicure to all happen at the same time: a gel mani, a spa pedicure, and a kids pedicure for my mom, my niece, and me so we could enjoy a little girls' day before a big trip. When I called to book, they were incredibly accommodating and let me know that my requested date would work perfectly since they had multiple nail technicians available. My mom had Tracy, who was absolutely wonderful. She gave my mom such a relaxing experience and noticed how tired she was. Since my mom has rheumatoid arthritis, Tracy gave her a gentle but firm massage that ended up being the highlight of her visit. My niece had Sydney, who was so kind and made her feel completely comfortable. She chatted with her throughout the appointment and encouraged her to speak up if she wanted anything adjusted. In the end, my niece's nails turned out exactly how she had imagined, the perfect mermaid color! I had Daniella, who was incredibly meticulous with both my gel manicure and pedicure. She paid great attention to every detail, and I couldn't be happier with the results. What really impressed me was how well the team coordinated everything. Since my gel manicure and pedicure took the longest, they timed my manicure perfectly so it was done while my mom and niece's pedicures were drying. We all ended up finishing our appointments at the exact same time, which made our girls' day so seamless and enjoyable. It may seem like a small detail, but it made a huge difference and showed how thoughtful and organized the staff is. Everyone on the team was genuinely sweet and checked in on us throughout our appointments to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Experiences like this are why I keep coming back to Y Salon whenever I have the chance. Highly recommend! read more

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All of the staff are talented and professional! I came in for balayage and ended up getting cat-eye nails too. I love being able to get multiple services done in one visit. It's convenient and saves me time. My hairstylist, Sarro, was very patient and paid close attention to every detail. She did an amazing job on my hair, and I love the result! I'll definitely be back! read more

Another excellent massage at Y spa. Tracy is the best. There is a discount coming in before 4 o'clock.

Just wanted to add an update to my review. . . Yvonne, reached out personally to me and was extremely gracious and apologetic about my appointment mishap! Knowing how important my special occasion was and how disappointed I felt, she not only refunded the entire service, she also offered to have me come in for a hair treatment to nourish my hair! That showed a lot of integrity and professionalism! As a fellow business owner, I really respect and appreciate that! Thank you for making the concerted efforts to support quality customer service and repeat business! read more

Came in today for my first time and got the luxious head spa treatment, courtesy of my amazing husband. I don't normally get spa treatments, etc, so was nervous. But I am so glad I came! The service was amazing!! I had a wonderful lady - Ruby. She was so very nice, made me feel very comfortable and understood the woes of being a mother and the need to taking care of ourselves. She talked me through the steps and was patient. Always checked in about pressure during the massages. The package is 75 mins and came with a back massage, arms and legs, a mini facial and a deep and thorough head spa with hair drying at the end. Everything was a delight - Ruby took great care of me and I never felt like she was rushing! Very grateful to her! Would love to come back again! read more

The manger reached out to me due to my previous review. I made an appointment for a pedicure with Tracy at 10am when they opened but ended up with Toya. She started at 10:15 and luckily I didn't have plans after because I would've been late. I was told Toya has years of experience as a nail tech and it showed! The scrub and leg massage was amazing, cuticle care was gentle, and most importantly, the water temperature wasn't too hot during the soak! The blue color I chose was perfect and she did a great job! read more

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Just had a fantastic and relaxing shampoo/cut by Li. Very professional, excellent cut and helpful advice! I'll be back!

Facial with Ruby. She was very attentive, asked me the questions about my skin and sensitivity. The facial felt soothing, exfoliating, and relaxing. I almost fell asleep! My skin looked so smooth and glowing afterwards. I highly recommend her for this service. I will definitely keep going back to her. read more

Great space--large and clean. Fast and high quality manicure service. Professional and polite staff.

Susan was amazing! Color, blowout style!! She was very nice to talk with about personal experiences and her knowledge too! Highly recommend her for any one. read more

Lee cut my hair so well, she breathed life into it. I feel so fresh and new. I will be coming back!

Booking a haircut is very easy online with many options. I booked a trim with Susan - she was excellent, didn't feel rushed, took her time to listen to what I wanted and gave me options. Lovely head massage Thank you - I will return. read more

Amazing service! Super friendly, patient, and skilled. Really took the time to understand what I wanted, and the result turned out great. Will definitely come back! read more

I appreciate that the team was nice enough to call me back post my review and offer to get my nails fixed at no additional charges :) read more

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I went here for a simple trim and to get my bangs/hair framing cut. I booked with Yvonne but she was busy so I ended up with Philip. Yvonne told him multiple times that I wanted hair framing on the sides of my face and even sectioned it out for him, he nodded like someone who wasn't listening (he didn't trim my hair framing pieces at all). I also wanted my bangs just under my eyebrows and even showed him a picture. My bangs are above my eyebrows and there's been multiple pieces hanging in my eyes that I've had to cut myself. Definitely not worth the $85 I had to pay. read more

I would like to say how much I appreciate Diego, who cut my 2year old daughter's hair, and another stylist who worked with my 8year old and gave her layers with bangs. They both made sure I was comfortable with the haircuts and did a great job making my daughters feel at ease during the entire session. Ruby, the salon manager, was incredibly patient with my two daughters while doing their nails as well. They were giggling the whole time, and she made them feel relaxed and turned it into such a fun experience. Not every salon is this accommodating to kids! Sydney also played music while doing my daughter's nails, which I really appreciated. She spoke to her kindly and was so patient. Angela did my gel nails, almost like a Russian manicure but cheaper and even nicer read more

Y Salon & Spa - Pink Gel Manicure for Mommy and Pink and Purple Glitters for my girls! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I have made several hair appointments for myself and my daughter and every time the service goes above and beyond. We get exactly what we're asking for and more! The hair stylists, manicurists and other spa staff are very sweet and professional and go above and beyond. We came in for a cut and gel manis today and got 5 star service...my shampoo came with a massage! It was so worth it. My daughter loved her cut and her curls look refreshed for the new school year! As a mom I also got a relaxing break! Thank you Y Salon!! read more

I feel like a new person after receiving a haircut at Y Salon . The artist stylist listened carefully to what I wanted and then gave so much more - beyond my imagination of what my hair could look like. i loved the way he massaged my scalp as he shampooed my hair - even my brain feels re- wired. The salon owner gave polishing touches that brought out beauty . if you want a great haircut that will feel like a total makeover, this is the place. read more

I came to Y Salon in need of a new color and hairstyle, and from the very beginning the experience was seamless. My consultation went smoothly, and they were so ready that they even offered to do it the same day. We scheduled for the next day, and I'm so glad we did. The way the staff checked in on me throughout the process was incredibly kind and welcoming. Diego did my color, and not only was he great to chat with, but he truly went above and beyond--even helping me extend my parking time in the garage. The customer service was absolutely splendid. Once everything was finished, I felt myself glowing--I was extremely satisfied. A huge thank you to Diego for giving me the best blue hair I've always dreamed of. His time, care, and dedication truly showed. And thank you to Yvonne for the amazing haircut--my hair looks so smooth and beautiful. I couldn't be happier! read more

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Phil is great and he get you coffee before my haircut. I always return to Phil for the cool haircut style and his kindness. Phil always make time for me; I have a busy schedule but he finds ways to get me in his busy schedule. Employees are friendly and professional. The owner is always smiling and she greets all her customers. It is a very cool and relaxing place. I don't feel rush or pressure. You just tell they what you want. The place has discount on the weekdays. read more

It was my second time receiving a balayage at Y salon. I am satisfied with the colour and result. Lee was very attentive and made my experience pleasant and comfortable. The fresh colour looks really good but I'll wait for 1-2 washes to see the actual colour. Overall Lee was great to work with! I also got a facial from Ruby who made the experience luxurious and comfortable. She explained each step and made the whole session relaxing. read more

Y Salon & Spa - Ash-Blonde highlights with my natural base. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

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My mom and I visited this salon for haircuts with Diego and Yvonne. There was initially some confusion regarding our appointments because Diego was not available for my scheduled time. However, Yvonne quickly resolved the issue and ensured that I was able to start my appointment with Diego on time. I appreciated her efforts to accommodate the scheduling mix-up. Diego provided excellent service. I truly appreciated his professionalism and attention to detail. Unfortunately, my mom's experience with Yvonne was far from pleasant. During the consultation, Yvonne repeatedly tried to upsell highlight services while advising my mom on how she should color her hair. My mom respectfully declined, but the recommendation continued to be pushed. After my mom's dry haircut, Yvonne's assistant washed her hair but accidentally soaked the entire back of her shirt. The assistant appeared to be very new, but it added to an already uncomfortable experience. Things became more frustrating from there. It seemed that Yvonne was trying to manage the earlier scheduling conflict and stepped away to finish another client's service, leaving my mom sitting in the chair for approximately 15 minutes without any explanation or communication. A simple update would have gone a long way. As Yvonne resumed cutting my mom's hair, her assistant was shadowing her and asked Yvonne if she could record the process. Yvonne agreed. However, when the assistant brought out the phone to record, my mom immediately declined to be filmed. The assistant respected her decision and left the phone on the caddy. But Yvonne brought the phone to the front desk receptionist, Sadine (unsure of the spelling), seemingly signaling her to record the salon. Sadine then approached us and began recording without asking for our permission. I immediately declined to be recorded when she came up with the phone in my face saying "Hi". She stated that the video was for Instagram and asked, "You don't want to be on Instagram?" After I declined a second time, she asked if she could at least record the back of our hair for marketing purposes. I agreed only to having the back of my hair recorded. My mom, however, did not consent. Because the salon is surrounded by mirrors, our reflections could still easily be captured in the recording. Regardless of whether we were filmed directly, it made us feel that our boundaries were not being respected and that obtaining social media content had taken priority over honoring a customer's right to decline. After our services were completed and we had paid, my mom and I agreed that we did not want ANY photos or videos of us used for the salon's social media or marketing, including the back of my hair. As I was leaving, I asked Sadine once again to delete the video because we did not consent to being featured on Instagram. Rather than acknowledging our request or a simple apology, she kept repeating with an attitude, "Don't worry, don't worry." I completely understand that salons rely on photos and videos to showcase their work and attract clients. However, respecting a customer's privacy and consent should never be ignored especially when it comes to social media marketing. No customer should have to decline multiple times regarding their privacy. I cannot honestly say this was a $125 haircut experience. I chose this salon because of its outstanding reviews. Unfortunately, my mom's experience left us feeling disrespected. Ignoring a customer's privacy and continuing to push for content after they have clearly declined is unprofessional and unacceptable. To be clear, we are not interested in having our hair "fixed" or receiving compensation. What we expected was basic respect for our time, our privacy, and our clearly stated boundaries. Because of this experience, we will not be returning, nor will we be recommending this salon to others. read more

It's always a beautiful time at Y Salon. My girls and I have tried a few services courtesy of Yvonne and her lovely team. The team is amazing and they are all an absolute vibe! ** Head Spa w/facial (added service) ** Like a hairgasmic experience! The thought of someone washing, moisturizing and massaging your scalp to perfection. The hair care products used, will leave your scalp feeling cleansed and hair, soft and silky as ever. Facial (added service) - for those who have never experienced a head spa + facial, please be aware, THE WATERFALL WILL GO OVER YOUR HEAD, OVER YOUR FACE AND STOP RIGHT ABOVE YOUR UPPER CHEST AREA. And do not panic (as I did) bc this is part of the experience shout out to the staff who had to mop the floors after my headspa. YOU ARE THE GOAT! - Additional add ons - Scalp Scan (do you want to know what's happening with your scalp? Hair follicles) - Keratin Treatment: customized and catered to your hair needs ** Facial (anti aging) ** As a person who lives for her facial spa masks - the anti aging facial was one of the best facials I have ever had! Prepped and washed your face multiple times though out the process while clearly explaining the products and next steps. Cleansers, exfoliation, moisturizers, steam therapy and LED treatment all wrapped together. ** Massage (Swedish Full Body) ** Massages are serviced in quiet and beautifully organized rooms tucked away. Oils/lotions, hot stones and warm towels after each session, to give your body a relaxing, calming vibe. Let's talk about tiny but powerful hands! Tracy is my go to girl for clients with stress knots and in need of a stronger, tougher beat down on the muscles. She makes it hurt so good!! Looking for a lighter, softer touch, please ask for Ruby. Both are guaranteed to put your butt to sleep! ** Chair Massage ** (Waiting on my mama) Literally - sitting in a chair, while getting a neck and shoulder rub was the best 20 minutes of my spent! Quick and relaxing! ** Spa Pedicure ** Now, when it comes to pedicures, I am all about the paint jobs and foot rubs, not just moisturizing feet (iykyk). Danielle did a fabulous job on my toesies! Perfectly, buffed, painted little sausages with a smooth feet rub! - Additional add ons are available ** Foot Soakology ** For a girl who's constantly on her feet - soaks are everything to alleviate those aches (& smells). The foot soaks come with an herbal tea soak, oil and lotion massage (not once but twice)! Danielle did not disappoint when it comes to her pedicures so I was super excited to have her assist with my feet soak. *Complimentary beverage of your choice: water, hot tea or champagne (for that extra special day) read more

My entire experience was 10 out of 10! Yvonne is able to achieve a naturally looking ash blonde on my super dark thick hair. Every time I walk out of there I feel like a million bucks. Her hair technique is extremely advanced and I've had my hair done from all types of salons mostly very high-end and I consider Y Salon one of them. You truly get what you pay for and if you want amazing hair that is still very healthy and a salon that can achieve the style that you're looking for - look no further, you've come to the right place. On top of that the establishment is posh, clean, and relaxing. Yvonne has magical hands! You need to check her out! read more

I loved how my hair turned out! The staff was very friendly and was offered something to drink. I wasn't sure what hair cut to get but they helped by recommending what I should get and what would look best on me. read more

Had my hands and my brother's hands manicured on a Wednesday. Most stylist very good if not better than Dons Beauty school in San Mateo. read more

Any service you can think off is available! From massages to hair cuts to pedi/manicures to eye brows read more

Y Salon & Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I recently had my hair done at Y Salon in San Mateo, and Sayo did an amazing job. She is new to the field, but you would never know it as she did a wonderful job coloring and cutting my hair. She clearly has a lot of talent and a very bright future in hair coloring and styling. One of the best parts of the experience was seeing how supportive the salon environment is. Other stylists checked in with her, guided her when needed, and made sure everything was done correctly which it absolutely was. It was very reassuring to see such strong teamwork. The owner also came over to introduce herself, which was a really nice extra touch. If you want to support a talented new stylist, I highly recommend booking an appointment with Sayo--or just walk in! You'll get amazing results and be supporting her journey in the best way possible. read more

Well I came back to enjoy yet again an incredible experience with Yvonne. She added highlights to my roots that matched perfectly with the extensions I already have. But she also had a great idea to put only half of them back in. I did not get the original set of extensions at Y Salon & Spq and unfortunately they put far too many in and my natural hair has suffered a bit from that. But Jenny was able to not only fix my natural hair today but reassess what my hair could actually handle for extensions without causing any more damage. They offered me a coffee during the experience that was absolutely perfectly made and delicious. She makes you feel at home here !!! So so so good. If you want to feel like a new fresh person come book with Yvonne! She's the absolute best. read more

UPDATE: The salon has since apologized and refunded the difference between what I paid and what I booked online. Came here to treat my mom to a head spa for her birthday. We'd been here once before and found the prices to be reasonable. The employees were all super friendly, the salon was busy (always a good sign), and the interior itself was cute, so we immediately knew we'd come back. This time around, I booked my mom a head spa appointment, while I booked a 45-minute Swedish massage for myself. It was $65 for the message, which again was super reasonable. Tracy did my massage, she applied the perfect amount of pressure and was very kind throughout the session! Oanh helped my mom with her head spa, and she raved about it afterwards! Everything went smoothly until it came time to pay. When I booked the appointments, the listed price on the booking link for the headspa was $49. Even on my email confirmation, it confirmed the price of $49 (see photo attached). Yet when paying at the counter, I was told the price was $85. I inquired why the total was so much higher than what I booked. They informed me they had been running a promotion, but it was only for April, and since it was May 2nd, it wouldn't apply. This wasn't written anywhere on the website, and my email confirmation was dated for May 2nd with the $49 price. Seemed a bit like false advertising and very sketchy that they're not being transparent about their promotions. They should have made it very clear the promotion was for April only, and honored the price we booked at. Bummed because we thought we had found a salon to become regulars at, but we're unsure about making future appointments if we can't trust the pricing when booking. read more

Y Salon & Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

Such an amazing salon!! I stopped in for a consultation on a color fix.. but the stylist had time to do a toner and I absolutely love my hair now!! Lee is amazing!! She really knows what she is doing!!! read more

I've been coming to Y Salon since 2019, and I can't say enough good things--especially about my stylist, Yvonne! She's truly a hair miracle-worker. No matter what kind of hair trouble I walk in with, she always knows exactly how to refresh my look and make me feel like my best self again. It's also been amazing to see how much the salon has grown over the years. They've added so many new services and are always staying ahead of the trends, which I really appreciate. Plus, they've created such a thoughtful and relaxing atmosphere--with a full coffee bar and snacks available while you wait or process. It's the little touches like that that really make the experience feel special. Highly recommend both Y Salon and Yvonne if you're looking for a stylist who genuinely cares and delivers every single time! read more

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Hair stylist are super nice and was a good service really recomend very good quality come here

Good service and hair cut. My stylist is a very sweet lady, and good at what she does. Knowledgeable and detailed.

Li is an amazing hair colorist and stylist! She colored my daughter's hair and it came out exactly how she wanted it! And everyone at the salon is friendly and professional. read more

Y Salon & Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

Did mani and pedi. Great massage and service from Tracy as always. Perfect summertime color. read more

Y Salon & Spa - Another great job from Tracy. Thank you - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California