I've been with Thy for over a decade. She's been there for me through multiple life events and…read morecountless hair transformations. I still remember what first drew me in - and what probably drew you in to read this review: endless photos of gorgeous, luscious, silky, perfectly dimensional colored hair that looked like it was done by a celebrity stylist. She's only gotten more skilled over the years, and her clientele more loyal. Thy's work always feels classy, polished, and effortlessly luxurious -- never overdone, never trendy in a way that feels temporary. There's an elegance in how she colors hair and styling that makes the final result look timeless. Not only is she an artist, but she listens carefully, takes everything you say into consideration, and also gives honest, expert advice -- including when the answer is, "No, I'm not going to bleach your whole head of hair." You can immediately tell she has a quiet, resolute dedication to delivering her best every single time, no matter how many times you've been in her chair. Thy is exceptional, and if you're lucky enough to book her, I promise you'll walk out of the salon smiling and taking a million selfies.

Thy is so amazing! The vibe is so chill and very clean. She was so sweet; she recommended the best…read morestyle and i love how it turned out! She was very honest and taught me how to care for my hair the best. She has great knowledge on hair textures, styles, and how it best frames your face. She recommended the perfect shampoos and conditioners to care for my hair type. I highly recommend!!

Christy did a phenomenal job on my hair! I love that she took the time to explain to me what she…read morewas going to do and really make sure she understood what I wanted my hair to look like. I really felt like a valued customer, and she really showed care. Thank you Christy will see you in a few months :)

Idk why it's taken me so long to write this review, but Christy is the hair whisperer ! I'm…read moreseriously OCD (needs to be even on both sides) when it comes to my hair and Christy just gets me . She recently did my haircut and gave me a cut I didn't even realize I wanted , but now I'm hooked and plan to keep this style . Her cuts are worth every penny ! I plan to eventually have her do my color, but I still don't have any gray hair yet, athough I know she's the best at that too ! I highly recommend her ! You won't regret it and she'll be your forever stylist.

I've trusted Erna with my hair for years and she's amazing every single time. She really listens…read moreand just gets what I'm going for, which makes the whole experience so easy. My hair always comes out exactly how I want, while also staying healthy too. I'm consistently so happy with my results and get so many compliments!! Highly recommend!

Hair by Erna has been the best experience for me. It is hard to trust people with my hair but I…read moreabsolutely trust her blindly. She understands my visions completely and always focuses on the health of my hair. Her studio is very cute and in such a nice area, I definitely recommend!!!

I would trust Anthony with my life lol. I am so happy with the work he has done on my hair! You can…read moretell he really knows what he's doing - he'll take my ask and through conversation, create a version of it that best suits me. He takes service and experience to the next level, it almost like hiring a consultant for your hair lol. He's very easy to coordinate with logistically as well, and very responsive. The salon has a really nice vibe too - I appreciated how much natural light there was so you can see how your hair looks under something other than fluorescents haha. Highly recommend coming here!

I've been going to J59 (back when it was JulieQ in Mountain View) for over 15 years, so this review…read moreis especially disappointing for me to write. This was the first time I decided to get partial highlights. During my consultation, Stephanie recommended a color approach that sounded good, so I moved forward with both a haircut and highlights appointment. , What surprised me was that they did the haircut first and fully blow-dried my hair to check the cut before starting the highlighting process. After the highlights were applied, my grays still weren't covered, so they did an additional touch-up. That meant my hair was blow-dried multiple times in a single appointment, including after bleaching. I left with hair that felt significantly drier than before. I was also unhappy with the initial color result because the highlights looked patchy. To their credit, the salon contacted me and offered to bring me back for a correction, which I appreciated. At the follow-up appointment, Stephanie showed me a chocolate brown highlight color and asked if I liked it. I said yes, and she explained that a toner would be an easy fix. After the toner was applied, however, the highlights were essentially no longer visible. I have naturally dark hair, and now it looks very close to my original color. The end result is that after multiple chemical processes, multiple rounds of heat styling, several hours in the salon, and over $300 spent, I no longer have visible highlights, and my hair feels dry, brittle, and damaged. I appreciate that the salon attempted to correct the issue, but unfortunately, the final result left me disappointed. After more than 15 years as a customer, this experience has made me feel like I need to look elsewhere for future color services.

Go get yo hair done, girl!!! Treat yourself, as you should!! MARLISE is so talented, amazing,…read morepatient, kind, experienced... I could go on and on... she really has a sense of respect with her clients that I appreciate the most. She listens to exactly what you want and doesn't pressure you to do something she prefers or thinks would look better. Side story: I've been traumatized by other stylists cutting off a foot of hair, when I just ask for a 3 inch trim. Marlise has been the FIRST stylist that actually listens and did not go overboard. When she was done, I was surprised that she listened and even told her she could cut more! LOL!! Anyways, her studio is gorgeous, spacious and has good vibes all around. She is easy to book with and I met one of her assistants, Tori and she is a sweetheart too!! I had a mid-quarantine crisis back in July 2020 and cut/colored my hair myself. I did red tones, that Marlise worked her magic to lift out. Peep the pics!! Fast forward to July 2021, Marlise styled me with a Haircut, Foliage (sp?) and root smudge to get me back to rockin this bronde color :) Thank me later y'all, Glossed Studio will not fail you!

Love getting my haircut here! Tori is the best and is always so consistent! She KNOWS hair and does…read morean amazing job every time! She really listens to what you want and executes every single time! The studio is also always clean and is so cute.

Susan is a great hair stylist who came from Europe. She cares for her customers and knows how to…read moreproperly layer and cut women's short hair for pixies, bobs, mid-length, etc. I found her after my previous hair dresser moved out of the area and I have been very happy ever since. Conveniently located with parking by the building.

Susan Zadeh has been doing my cut, color and any other hair magic I need for years! She is amazing…read morewith getting my hair the right color! So many people don't know how to deal with very dark hair and it ends up fried or orange but never with Susan! She always takes the time to make sure her clients are happy too, not like other places that just want you in and out. I'm so happy Susan is at this new (well it's already been a few years so this review is overdue) charming salon and I can continue to have her hair magic.

I've been looking for a good haircut for like 2 years. finally found my place. Ellie cut my hair…read moreand she listened to everything i said. she even dry cut it which i never seen before. my hair looks so good now. definitely coming back.

Really happy with my haircut at Essence Salon with Yessenia!…read more Booked a haircut appointment with Yessenia through the website for a Tuesday afternoon. I asked for a rounded haircut with lots of layers and face-framing pieces and I showed her my inspo photos as well. She first washed my hair and then got started on the cut. Yessenia did an amazing job! She was friendly and professional and gave me exactly what I requested. I wasn't sure whether to go with lighter or heavier curtain bangs/face-framing pieces, and she knew exactly what would suit me when she suggested sticking with lighter face framing. She also somehow managed to style my frizzy Indian hair perfectly without using much tension on the brush, which was shocking to me. Overall, I had a very positive experience with Yessenia and Essence Salon and will definitely be returning!

I have been a regular with Azita and she consistently provides great haircuts and styles my hair…read morevery well! She is such a sweet person with incredible knowledge of curly hair. I highly recommend her services!

Azita has been my hair dresser for almost a decade and I love coming to her studio every 6 weeks or…read moreso for color, haircut and highlights! She is a very professional and knows what would work for your hair and lifestyle so her advise is invaluable! She is also very nice and cares about her clients a lt. The studio is well designed, clean and welcoming. I have recommend Azita to several friends and they all like it. Her communication is very good and she is also punctual so you have to just wait around. All in all, I highly recommend Azita!!! Azita's phone number is +1 (408) 761-9991

Jenny has been cutting my hair for about a year now and she's wonderful. She will always cut my…read morehair when I show up early as long as she's not with someone else. She's made some small adjustments to my cut over this past year that have turned out well. I am an "easy" haircut but people get it wrong all of the time but Jenny is very consistent and would recommend her to anyone! Convenient location just around the corner from Eureka on Castro Street. All of the stylists here are very friendly and it's a great atmosphere to be around.

I went to get a haircut with Nina and I regret having haircut after getting it done…read more I wanted to get my hair trimmed and layered with V shape line. She did what I requested but the result is not satisfying rather dissapointing. Hair has been trimmed way too much - usually trimming and layering done in the inner layer of the hair, not outer layer but somehow she did both inner and outer which makes my hair look very messy. It was $85 total not including tips ($10 extra charge due heavy hair). If I could reverse time and decide whether or not to get a haircut, I wouldn't at least with Nina.

Yeye is a really good hair stylist and it shows! She understands what haircuts will suit you well…read moreand she isn't afraid to tell you her recommendations. I've seen her twice now: the first time was in November of 2024, and the second time was recently. The first time I saw her I got a short haircut and I was nervous about whether or not it would suit me as I've had long hair for the majority of my life. However, she reassured me that she wouldn't agree to the haircut if she didn't think it would suit me. In the end I was very happy and satisfied! She also helped thin out my hair as I had told her that my hair was feeling very dense and heavy. She's extremely knowledgeable and could tell that I had cut my own bangs haha. This second time I saw her I actually hadn't had a haircut since my first visit so it had grown out quite a bit. I told her I wanted a hush cut and that I had the same concerns about the weight of my hair. Again, she helped lighten the weight as well as gave me the exact cut that I wanted. She also didn't judge me for dyeing my own hair ash brown and even said I did a good job making it even! Overall, I highly recommend Yeye as a hair stylist and I'll definitely be seeing her again! She's very kind, easy to talk to, and an extremely skilled and knowledgeable hair stylist.

I came to Yeye quite some time ago -- I was so excited to see a salon providing color analysis…read moreservices in the area! It seems to be very on trend right now, and I was determined to polish my personal style. Also, you can bring a friend for a 2-person session! Yeye is very good at giving her honest opinion so.. don't come if you're not ready for honesty. She showed me colors I look best in, as well as colors that are not my best. At first I thought the analysis would only include color draping but she truly went above and beyond. She even told me what hairstyles would suit my face shape best, and what hair colors to go for. The whole process was thorough -- she even did an analysis of my makeup and was determined to find a lip shade that suited my complexion, which is something even I have been struggling with since I started wearing makeup. Yeye also gave me clothing recommendations such as neckline styles that would suit me. The experience felt personalized and I have incorporated her advice into my shopping habits even months later. After our appointment she sent me home with a bunch of style guides along with outfit and hair inspo. I truly feel she has helped me elevate my style this year. I shopped according to my color season and I feel a lot more confident in my personal style. After having blonde hair for so long she convinced me to go brunette and I have no regrets. I'd highly recommend Yeye's color analysis service to anyone looking to change up their look/wardrobe and elevate their personal style. (Disclaimer: my hair color was done at a different salon)