Valerie is amazing! She always responds quickly learns about your hair history/hair goals and gets…read moreyou scheduled efficiently. She is extremely knowledgeable about hair and how to maintain its health, especially after bleaching and coloring. I really appreciate how she is educational, honest, and realistic in how she approaches conversations with her client. If you're unsure of what color or cut to get, she patiently explains the tradeoffs so that you can make an informed decision (vs. just making the decision for you). She has a calm vibe that makes it easy to relax and enjoy the hair sesh :) I went to her for the first time in December and have gotten so many compliments on my hair! The way she colored and blended it makes it blend and grow out naturally. I already booked a touch-up session with her in April!

Hair by Valerie provides excellent service and is very accommodating to clients like me. She is…read morelocated in Base Salon. The price is worth every penny because Valerie seems to have magical skills--my hair turned out silky smooth. She is also very informative about the process she uses and the upkeep needed for your hair. Valerie takes your preferences into account and is honest about whether a style or color will work for you. I trust her suggestions completely.

She was highly professional and created a welcoming, positive atmosphere. My hair looked and felt…read moreamazing afterward. The pricing was very reasonable, and there was plenty of parking available. I received a silk press/flatiron with a trim and deep conditioning treatment--exactly as advertised. My hair feels healthy, smooth, and well cared for.

When I moved to the Bay Area, it as hard for me to find a stylist to do my hair. I tried a few…read moreplaces but just didn't feel that they cared enough about the work that they were doing, and it showed. I found Rachel on Instagram and decided to try her. I started with a wash and press and I was so happy! She did the best job ever! She is really professional, really good at what she does and has a great personality. I can leave her chair and go anywhere because she is so good. I have natural hair and she really takes care of my hair, even when I get a weave done. And her weaves are really good too! No matter what style I request, she's on it. Bam I recommend her 100% and btw, she has a great smile!

For more than 5 years I've been looking for a hairdresser who was kind, thoughtful, and could cut…read morecurly hair in a easy-to-maintain style that I prefer. I find large salons stressful for their noise and pushiness to sell treatments and products I had no interest in. Over the years I would return to Yelp, Reddit, Google, and even ChatGPT, searching for a "curly hair" specialist in the Santa Clara area. Almost all were Deva Curl specialists, a program I am not interested in. Nothing stood out as the right place, or the right stylist for me. A few weeks ago I was done with my now ridiculously long hair. I was determined to find the right hairdresser. So I searched Yelp "just" for stylists in my area, since it was useless identifying "curly hair" specialists. Then I searched the Reviews of local stylists for the phrase "curly". That's how I discovered Jamie. She has many good reviews from people who were grateful for their curly cuts. I made a consultation appointment so she could see my hair and we could discuss if we were a good match. Jamie is absolutely delightful. She's joyful, kind, and welcoming (and on time!) and most importantly, she TRULY listens. She asked me so many good and thoughtful questions about what I thought about my hair, what I wanted from a haircut, what my concerns were, and so much more. I've never had a hairdresser who is so thoughtful. I really feel like she sees ME, and wants to help me be happy with the results. Today I finally got my hair cut, and it's absolutely adorable! I'm delighted with the results, and how she was so thoughtful in navigating the different curl patterns in my fine hair. She has an artistry to the way she cuts hair that I am very grateful for. It's unlike any haircut I've had. I asked her to help me choose better hair products that would help my post-menopausal fine hair be its best, curly self. We tried a few things, and she helped me get the most out of my curls in the low-maintenance way I prefer. It was the BEST experience I've had with a hairdresser, possibly ever. And I love that she has her own space within the Sola building, away from the chaos and distractions of a big salon. She gave me her undivided attention, and stayed present, even when I was choosing to not say anything at all. If you're looking for a talented hairdresser who's talented and thoughtful enough to give you the hairstyle that makes you feel good, and nurtures your spirit, choose Jamie!

Here are the photos from our last appointment! Keratin…read moresmoothing; highlight touch-up, root smudge, toner, haircut and style. The most skilled in her field. Absolute magic!

(REVIEW BASED ON CLIENT CARE, NOT SKILL)…read more I've haven't been able to come to this shop in a very long time. Had a bad experience with my hair being heat damaged here, and it took many years for my hair to recover. It was my fault I choose to just get flat ironed to save on cost. I say all of that just to say I've been serviced by this stylist before. She knows her stuff and does a great job, but times have definitely changed. When I was coming here back when I was in college; a wash, blow-dry, and straightened was $75. My hair is 4b/4c, extremely thin, and needs careful handling. I usually detangle and deep condition at home because money's tight, so I save up for this service. Now, the same service costs with me deep conditioning and detangling in my own cost $196. That's a huge jump and there's no clear pricing upfront. She'll just add a bunch of things without your permission and then when you're done she'll just add things to your bill and tell you that's why it came up to that price. You pretty much book through an app, but add-ons (detangling, hair past shoulders, thickness, conditioner) can push the final cost way up, no matter what you select. That lack of transparency feels unfair, especially when you're already stressed, trying to budget and short on time. On top of that, the stylist is now an influencer and goes live during the service, with clients on camera. She says her regulars enjoy it, but me and another client clearly expressed we weren't comfortable. Her response? "Hold a mirror up to your face." She said there was a beauty filter, so we "didn't have to worry." But I shouldn't have to hold a mirror the whole time just to protect my privacy, especially when I'm paying to relax and be cared for. My arm got tired. The mirror slipped. And that's not the experience I paid for. Getting your hair done can be vulnerable. Some women don't even let their husbands see their natural hair until it's styled. To broadcast that moment without consent, especially in today's online climate, feels really unprofessional and, honestly, exploitative. If she wants to showcase her work, she can do it without showing clients faces. I like her work, and she's a kind person. But this experience left me with a bad taste. $196 for one day of straightened hair is already steep, but being recorded without real consent? That crossed a line. If you value clear pricing, privacy, and not being on a live stream while getting your hair done, this might not be the spot for you. I only stayed because I was already booked last-minute for my brother's wedding and had nowhere else to go. It saddens me to leave this kind of review or to risk burning a bridge; because it's so hard to find someone who truly knows how to care for natural hair. But if this helps even one person, especially my soft spoken girlies who might not speak up in the moment, it'll be worth it. No one should have to pay way over budget and feel forced to be on live just to get their hair done. I gave 2 stars because this review was based on client care not skill. With that being said if you can budget spending $300 or less on a worst case scenario, and don't mind having your process filmed she really is skilled and this may be a good fit. Also I forgot to add I was 15min late for my appointment accidentally went to the wrong location and she was chill about it and didn't cancel my appointment so that was a plus.

I was in need of a last minute appointment, and after researching several stylist online, I…read morecontacted Darlene. She was able to put me on the schedule for the next day and at the time I had requested. What a great first appointment. She was prompt, professional, warm and friendly. Oh, and did I mention an excellent hairstylist. I'm so pleased with the outcome, and would highly recommend her. Thank you Darlene!

They are absolutely amazing and beyond kind. I was such a pain in the a** because my extensions…read morecolor was no longer available and at the same time, the person I went to for YEARS decided to quit doing hair because she made more money on TicTok. I contacted Goddess because their stock showed they had my discontinued color in stock. Not realizing I needed it shipped, or how far I was from "picking it up in California" when I was in NC... she jumped through hoops to help me as a first time customer. They refunded my money immediately when realizing I couldn't just pick it up. She was out of town in the middle of moving and I needed to travel from NC to NY for my mother's surgery. I had made an appt in NY with a referral I received from my mother. There was absolutely no reason she should have helped me, but she did. I am so grateful and appreciative of her help and caring. They are absolutely the best and I hope that anyone that has the opportunity to use them takes advantage of it. Thank you Goddess Hair Bar for being so kind and caring to me. It's so hard to find that these days!!!

I'm always happy with the service I receive at Goddess Hair Bar. I love the luxurious ambiance and…read morequality of work by Segen and her mom. They are on time, my weave always looks natural, my real hair is growing and they use premium products like K18 and Olaplex!

Kelly is a true artist! She cut my hair and was able to keep the length, while cleaning up my ends…read moreand so now it's looking good and healthy. The balayage she added to my hair looks so natural as well! Kelly is laid back and professional, listened to me ranting for hours about anything while she worked her magic. Will be recommending her to friends and family for sure.

Let me also preface in that I take my haircare and appearances seriously and that by having the…read moreprivilege and the resources to do so I am lucky in being a client of Kelly Smith. I identify as a Scorpio and If you know anything about us, we are not easy to impress and we are in it for the long haul therefore we STUDY STUDY STUDY who we allow into our lives. Kelly's clientele is very diversified which is key to her multifaceted talent. I've been going to her for at least over 5 years now. I go to her regularly and trust her to work her magic on my blonde tresses. For some context, I have thick asian black hair which has been blonde for over years now. My former stylist from Oz A Salon had to sadly retire and referred me to Kelly. Even if she hadn't, I'm sure I would have found myself in her chair any way because in true Scorpio fashion, I saw this situation coming and had already been following her on the gram ;P Kelly has continued to make my hair as beautifully blonde as it can be. No brass here! I love the money pieces she does on me! Every now and then I'll have a crazy thought and announce that I want to go darker and she knows me so well... ain't gonna happen Cap'n (maybe one day...) What impresses me with Kelly aside from her excellent technical skill on blondes especially who weren't born as one, is her continuous improvement. Pre-COVID, whenever possible, she takes classes/ workshops. I love her personality, style, and most importantly, her talent.

Terrible. Absolutely disgusting. I am horrified. This is one of the most expensive, but most…read moreharmful, destructive, unprofessional Brazilian blowout appointments I've had in years. You pay between $550-$700 for the most low bar, unprofessional, under qualified service you will ever find, in all of the US. I worked with CRYSTAL at this branch for several appointments over 6 months. The last appointment was before thanksgiving. She decided to take two customers on the same day. Her technique was sloppy, rushed, and extremely violent with my already fragile, blonde hair. After washing, you are supposed to be very gentle with hair until product has been applied. You are supposed to part the hair gently with a comb, apply product to every strand, and gently brush through, then blow dry. She was butchering my hair. Using the brush (in picture) to YANK MY HAIR OUT OF MY SKULL while it was wet, without product, to get through the appointment as soon as humanly possible, and get overpaid, with no regard for my hairs health, or survival. It was an extremely painful, grueling experience. I was working and looking down during the appointment. I would look up when the pain from lumps of hair being pulled out of my skull would get too extreme, and ask her to please be gentle, because it hurts, and is also concerning. Instead of taking the feedback, and earning her overpriced service dollars, she lost it. She told me to be quiet, and threatened that she will abandon the service mid way. Imagine this: you're in the middle of a Brazilian blowout appointment, wet hair, half your hair has product, the other half doesn't. And you're told to shut up and stop complaining because you're in pain as your hair being butchered and you can feel it being yanked out of your skull. It's disgusting. And immature. And a sign that this person is not qualified to do this job. Afraid of her blowing up on me again, I stayed silent for the remainder of the appointment. I was screaming inside for hours as she kept pulling at my hair, yanking it out of my skull with every butcher-like strike at my head. I kept my mouth shut as her blow dryer was directed perpendicularly at my head and BURNED MY SCALP. I needed to use burn cream afterwards. I stayed silent as I saw her miss critical parts of my hair, knowing that these parts need more attention in order for the service to work. Not only that. I paid $550 of money she should not have earned, only to realize a day later, that the service didn't even work. It's as if no Brazilian blowout was even done. My hair was not straight. It was still curly at the roots in the front. Either she did not apply sufficient product to my hair or (more likely), the product she used was counterfeit. They dilute the product because the original Brazilian blowout is mostly out of stock in California. So they do this to keep getting clients, and increase the price. I've been doing Brazilian blowout regularly for the past 10 years. That's over 60 times. I know exactly how this service is done, and what your hair is supposed to look like afterwards. My hair had the exact same creases. It's as if the service never even took place. A waste of time, money, and most important, huge lumps of my hair. I also realized after medical consultations, that a huge chunk of my hair (in the back) was actually BURNED or BROKEN off because of the incorrect use of a "straightening iron." This happened within the 3-6 month period that I had been working with Crystal. I never use straightening irons or heating products at home. The only place where they are used are at the salon, while I'm doing Brazilian blowout. I came to this branch because I thought that being overpaid must also mean that you are qualified. I could not have been more wrong. Coming here has led to most of my hair being BROKEN off, thousands of dollars wasted, and deep regret. Do NOT come here. Even if it's the last place on Earth. You will be overcharged in order to lose all your hair, and get treated horribly. They truly do not deserve your business.

It's my second time going to this salon. Love the result (just check out the video)! Highly…read morerecommend

I have been going to Tatyana for over a decade (she also works closer to SF in Millbrae) She is…read moretruly a professional - she is fast and she is accurate. She gives you exactly the cut you ask for. Recently I colored my hair and it did not come out like I wanted. I ran to Tatyana to fix it! And she did! She did an amazing job.

Phenomenal hair color! I couldn't be happier with my…read morehighlights. I absolutely love Tatyana. She is incredibly professional, truly listens, and always understands exactly the look you're going for.