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Color Fantasy Studio

5.0 (42 reviews)
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Second session; May 2021
Allison M.

I wish we took a before picture to show how much Michelle transformed my hair and brought it back to life. I had a huge black hole from my hair growing out for almost a year and we cut off a lot of the lighter areas since I was in desperate need of a chop, so I knew we weren't going to get as ashy as my previous session--don't get me wrong, Michelle is great but she's not a magician lol, that's why maintenance appointments are important!! I know I can't be the only one who has gone to a salon where you loved your hair at first but then you realize it isn't that great...this is my fourth time seeing Michelle and this has never been the case with her because I *still* love my hair days later. Hell, I still love my hair in the other pictures I've posted from our previous appointments throughout the last couple years! This is why I'll continue to go to Michelle...she never disappoints!

First Visit. Color correction and babylights.
Jocelyn A.

This review is way overdue! I'm a happy a client of Michelle's for about 2 years now. When I first met Michelle, I asked her to turn my hair from reddish/orange from a box color to a platinum blond. She politely explained that doing so will be detrimental to the health of my hair and she instead recommended that she do it gradually with babylights (after a color correction) and with an ash blond instead of platinum. It would take about a year to gradually take me to the desired color, but if I were willing and patient, it will be worth it for the sake of my hair. I really appreciated her perspective and decided to trust her expertise. I'm glad I did. Here are photos from my first visit in November 2019, to one year later, and to today (she just did a refresh of my color this morning!) I love how my hair looks and, more importantly, how it feels. Michelle is an amazing and caring professional, and I can't sing her enough praises. I highly recommend her.

Andrea M.

Where do I begin.... Michelle has been doing my hair for 5 years. I trust this woman with my life at this point. Before Michelle I bounced from stylist to stylist no one could get my hair ash blonde. I went to stylists all across California from the Bay Area to LA. Michelle is a magic worker. My hair is naturally very dark and she always manages to lift me to a perfect ash blonde with no damage. I don't know what her secret it but I went from sending her pictures of how I want my hair to giving her full control over my hair. She is the best in the area no doubt. Every time I sit down in her chair she's telling me about a new technique she is learning and picking up. She is always studying and trying to grow, she is a true professional & such a kind human being. I'm moving to Los Angeles next year and will still come up here specifically for my hair appointments with Michelle. I recently went a bit darker for the winter and she SLAYED that too. Do yourself a a favor and put your trust in Michelle! P.S. no one else is allowed to touch my hair on my wedding day lol

Arniie S.

I have been with Michelle for two years. Following her from redwood city to San Mateo Sola. She did puple mix highlight and balayage on me, the best color I have received for so many years. She is perfectional, creativity, easy talk to and also very sweet. Spending time with her, can tell she is seriously and care about her clients. She always careful listening what I want and give great suggestion. She did makeup on my friend, very natural and elegant look. I will come her for makeup,too. I only trust Michelle now, will continue come back to her. Thank you Michelle. Highly recommend her and her studio.

Charmaine S.

I have been going to Michelle at Color Fantasy studios for a few years now. Michelle is AMAZING. Michelle is passionate about hair color and she does a fantastic job every time with my hair. She is creative and is always so professional. She can color, tone and treat your hair and achieve amazing color without damaging the quality of your hair. With the haircut, she always listens to what the clients want and delivers. I highly recommend Michelle! She is fantastic and the sweetest stylist.

Wedding hair and make up!
Michelle M.

Michelle is amazing! I became Michelle's client a few years ago when looking for a local hair stylist in the Redwood City area, and have since then followed her to her own salon in San Mateo. Michelle knows hair and it absolutely shows in her art (check out her IG for samples!). Along with her craft, her passion, professionalism, and overall warmth will bring you back time after time. Also, Michelle's prices are fair and you will absolutely get what you pay for. My highlight is Michelle's great hair and make up for my wedding! Due to COVID, my wedding was postponed 3 times since 2020 and finally happened this March 2021. Through all the changes and postponements, Michelle was flexible and rolled with punches with us. When we finally were able to have the wedding, Michelle and assistant came through, went above and beyond with being COVID safe, and did amazing work! I received so many compliments on my skin, make up, and hair - all thanks to Michelle! In regard to COVID safety, Michelle is ontop of all the latest guidelines and regulations. You will have to mask up during your appointment and fill out a health survey prior to it. Overall, you will feel safe and at ease. If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist who is honest, trustworthy, and talented - reach out to Michelle :)

Murong F.

I have been going to Michelle for years now, I enjoy our conversations and joking around in the studio while she works on my hair. Her bubbly personality and positive energy makes time go by fast! She is a creative perfectionist with hair and is highly skilled and knowledgeable of hair and colors. She's not just tour stylist, she will become your friend too! If you care about details, want beautiful hair at a reasonable price, Michelle is your girl!

My balayage
Teresa T.

Before I make appointment with Michelle, she ask me sent her a picture about my current hair and what the color I am looking for. She responded me really quick. She is Working in a private studio; very relax and nice, which is what I like. Michelle is knowledgeable and sweet, really listen what I want for my hair. Watch her doing magical painting on my hair, can tell she is very passion about what she does. I love the Ash balayage she did for me. She also recommend great product for me to use at home, and smells so good. I am glad I found her. I will recommend her to everyone. Very exciting for my next session.

Before and after. No filters or edits just good outdoor lighting.
Tabitha C.

I am so happy that I found Michelle!! I suffer from premature grays right at the front where it is extremely visible. I was just not ready to fully embrace the grays and letting them grow out. Box color dyes and whole hair toning was good the first month but as my hair grew out it just became more pronounced. I reached out to Michelle and she was able to evaluate my hair and work with my previous color job to blend everything in. She created this beautiful ash tone for my hair that will help hide my grays even as the color and hair ages. She works with high quality products and care about hair health. Even after a five hour hair appointment, my hair feels healthier coming out than before! Michelle is also such a treat to hang out with, she made the five hour appointment fly by with her funny anecdotes and jokes. She is extremely punctual and good about responding to text to set up appointment. She has 10 years of experience under her belt, she knows many different types of hairs and how certain dyes work. If you're looking for a hair color makeover or just a refresh of your current hair, definitely recommend Michelle!

BEFORE!
Melanie C.

Michelle came recommended by a friend, and did not disappoint! Awhile ago I did "all over" pink color with constant root touchups, but the pandemic made it too hard to come in. I started to grow in my roots, but I didn't like the look (see before pic). I needed a hair colorist to come fix my look! Michelle does not do all over color because it is damaging and tricky. I appreciated working with her because she showed me what was possible with all over baby lights & color instead. I like being able to get lots of color, but a better "grown out" look as well. It's also nice to give my roots a break too. I recommend Michelle for this look! Thank you!

Ended up with silver/gray lavender rose god beautifulness! Will post more pictures with better lighting/angles
Caitlyn M.

I've been going to Michelle now for five years. Her expertise and technique have only improved. My hair is stubborn, thick, asian, and has been through box dye, Ariel red, and more , but Michelle has always found a way to make it beauty with the LEAST amount of damage possible. She is open and upfront about what can be done, listen to her you wont regret it! Her baby lights and balayage are the BEST! She always takes care of me and i will continue to go to her. I will post more pictures of her work when i have the right light

I love how Michelle got my hair done. She is so professional, and detail oriented. Not like other salons. She applied the treatment/ hair dye on my hair very attentive. She also gave you opinions to guid you which color or which way is better for the result. The studio is very clean and nice. And the products she use is a high end brand from Italy. It gave me a very gorgeous shine and softness after my hair dyed. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get your hair done!

Keyona W.

Michelle transformed my hair! I came to her last minute when someone prior had highlighted my hair & I wasn't happy with the result. Michelle is not only accommodating on time, she does amazing work. She fixed my prior highlights which was supposed to be a balayage and turned it into what I originally asked for. I will never trust anyone else with my hair. Price is very responsible for the great work she does. I highly recommend her!

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Best haircut ever! Love her hairstyle! Michelle is very nice and always thinks about my hair condition and help me design my hair!

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My hair is under my shoulder. I want to cut my hair in layers. I want the front parts to be cut over my shoulder, what is your layered haircut fee for my medium length Straight hair?

Hi, thank you for reaching out, haircut starts at $115(include wash, cut and blow-dry) Best… 

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Michelle has been my hair stylist for the past 6 years and she is absolutely amazing at what she does!!

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Overdue review.. since I've been coming to Pang for quite a few years for hair cuts. I always come…read morewith inspo pics and tell him what I want and Pang always delivers. At one point my hair was overly damaged from another salon (think bleach, damaged hair and lots of broken strands) and he was honest about how long it would take to trim and grow it back to my waist again. It took several years, but it's back to where it was. All thanks to patience and Pang listening to what I wanted in the end. He's always on-time. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes if he's wrapping up another client, etc. First part of the appt is going over what I want to achieve. Then hair wash. Cut. Blow dry and style. He's straight to the point and there's no chit chatting. I'm usually out of there within an hour or so. There's no bathroom available, so make sure you get your business done before your appt. If you need to go, there's Starbucks across the street. As for parking, there's plenty of metered parking. But if you're not sure how long you'll be there, there's 2 hour free parking across the street from El Camino. The salon itself is hidden and on the 2nd floor. I believe the stairs was next to Taishoken. If you see Suruki Market, you went to far. He also only takes cash or venmo.

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