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Zindagi Salon

4.6 (203 reviews)
PriceyHair Salons
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

Services - Zindagi Salon

Bridal hair services

Blowout

Chemical treatment

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Color only

Haircut

Cut and color

Hair styling

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Cut and color by Jeremy
Sandy C.

I'm obsessed with highlights and color. I go blonde for summer and darker in the winter, which can be pretty hard on my hair. I love Jeremy. He helps me transform my hair to "natural looking Asian blonde", to 'multi-dimensional brunette" all without breaking my hair. When you've been doing color for years, you have to go to someone who understands how much your hair can take and keep it looking healthy. He also takes a look at my bone structure and skin tone for the season and adjusts my color. He's the only stylist I trust that won't break my hair especially when I get platinum blonde highlights. Love that the salon also carries a lot of products from Oribe that I've never even seen. The packaging is so beautiful, I always pick up a new product to try when I go in. Located near Union Square by the Museum of Ice Cream, such a great location, because it gives me an excuse to grab lunch and go shopping afterward. Thanks, Jeremy! I love my cut and color!

Hair Styling - Blow Dry
Amy S.

Wow. Had such a wonderful experience today getting my hair cut and styled after a year of home haircuts. Richie did such a wonderful job and offered me so many styling tricks to tame my thick hair. They graciously took me as basically a walk in and were so welcoming. Atmosphere is relaxed and fun. HIGHLY recommend!!!

Anne L.

I waited about a month to write this review to be able to evaluate how well the color held up. I found Zindagi through an awesome Groupon deal (keep an eye out for that). I believe it was something like $75 for $120 value. I called and was able to book an appointment for the following Friday. The salon is on the second floor and is a cute, open, clean space! F I went in for a balayage with Jada and she was fantastic. I've never had my hair professionally colored and she was so patient with me. She explained the process and helped me to decide on the right color after scrolling through some pictures. After we got started, she would explain everything that she was doing so I understood what was going on, which helps because sometimes I'm reluctant to ask. And can I just say that she gives the ABSOLUTE best head massage? I know that's not what I was there for but I did not want her to stop washing my hair! She was a joy to talk to, which was a plus since the process was about 2-3 hours. After the color and wash was done, she went on to style and blow out my hair! I was completely satisfied with the results and after a month, the color is holding up pretty well... Probably because she gave me lots of helpful hair care tips. I would definitely recommend Zindagi and Jada for balayage!!

Gilda M.

It's hard for a girl to find the right one, but every once in a while a girl meets the perfect hair stylist to cut her split ends away; chop it off; cut bangs; dye it purple on a whim; and make her laugh. For me, that stylist is Scott Brinkerhoff. I'm devoted, so I relocated to Zindagi to follow Scott. He's been my dream (hair) guy for years and I wasn't going to let a salon change keep me from his talents. He listens to what I want and then delivers. I have course hair that isn't always easy to work with, but my hair is always cuter and healthier than it was before my time with him. He's as talented as he is cute (which is to say very). Though I hate to share, I highly recommend him.

Margo G.

I need more stars! ********** That's better. Fantastic style with no pretension whatsoever! Marzia Johnson and Kellie Little founded this salon in 1998 and have been successful since the doors (or elevator as it may be) opened for a reason: high quality, easy to maintain precision haircuts. I have been a client of Marzia's prior to her opening Zindagi. I trust her implicitly and never need to give her direction! She gives me the most current style that looks best on me, is best suited to my lifestyle, and works with my lack of styling compliance. If I suggest something, she'll be totally honest and tell me if it won't look good on me, if my hair won't do it the way I envision, or if I'll regret it later because of maintenance issues (I hate maintenance and she knows it) or any other variety or reasons. On occasion, I have absolutely insisted on something (she doesn't cave if it won't look good) and the next time I see her I hear something like, "I told you you wouldn't like bangs." After that, I'm good for listening to her advice for a couple of years (or at least until my bangs grow out and have hair-amnesia again). Did I mention lack of pretension? In this hip downtown salon, there are no 'tudes. They don't feel the need to crow their own laurels even though they have more than earned the right. (See my review of Lukaro if you want to hear that.) Their impressive clientele is never the center of focus: it's you! Marzia and Kelly require their stylists continue their styling education by learning all the newest and greatest techniques from the top gurus directly. This ensures that you will always be up-to-date if not one step ahead. Given the choice, while living in L.A., I made the trek to Marzia instead of going to Lukaro (one of the premiere salons in Beverly Hills). I'm not the only one; I can also say that every friend that I have referred has been 110% pleased. No matter where you live, Zindagi's worth the drive. (By the way, the Ellis-O'Farrell garage is the most convenient and economical.) After your time of beauty, leave the car in the garage and take your new "do" out for a stroll and some shopping since you might be tipsy or over-caffeinated. They will always offer you a glass of wine, tea, coffee, or water. This hospitality is never overlooked. They have solid bookings (but not ridiculously far out), and they do get cancellations so you may get a surprise, 'We can fit you in tomorrow.' Great... I'm there!

Gabrielle V.

Sarah = awesome! I'm not a big talker and she picked up on that and didn't force me to engage in "salon small talk" that I hate. I used a groupon for highlights, shampoo and style. I think I got the best color job I've ever had. She really paid attn to detail, used a masque as conditioner, applied a gloss to make the color shine and then blow dried my unruly curly hair straight and flat ironed. It was more than I expected. Thank you Sarah. I'll be back.....

Before and after. Enough said.
Al B.

I had my hair done at Zindagi salon. I came in with my kinky, curly, and incredibly dry 4a/b hair. The crew at the salon looked like "oh my gosh" lol but they handled it like champs. Promptly greeted at the door and served tea when I sat down. They were very attentive. I had Kelly give me a Brazilian blowout and it's just now wearing off...5 months later. She dyed my hair and gave me a trim after. It wasn't cheap by far but the results are awesome. It's great to be able to do a blow dry and flat iron in about 30-40 mins compared to the 90 mins it used to take me. Thanks Kelly!

Cut and color by Tania, Blow out by Anthony.
Jackie G.

Tania is the savior of lifeless, volumeless hair. She does scissors and color magic and transforms my head into a sexy volumous layered bob. She's also kind, sweet, and shows you how to blow dry at home to mimic the salon look (good luck to me on that one). Anthony also did a fabulous job and gave me a Penelope Cruz blow out - that left heads turning as I ventured out on the streets of downtown. I recommend Tania for anyone looking for a nice update to your mane - you will not regret it. See my photo here if you don't believe. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Fng7VwFSJJ2aEV1TweSrCw?select=cmL3_OdYZF7jWWtY9_kZvA

Subtle balayage by Jada, exactly what I wanted :) I love it!

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Eric is absolutely the best and highly recommend the salon. All ages, all hair types--this is the place!

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Where did Scott go? i cant book him online. It seems like he doesn't work here anymore :(.

He works at Taylor Monroe in Hayes Valley!

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So when Julian moved salons I didn't think twice about following him thankfully it's in the same building!

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