I debated for a while over whether or not to write this review. Let me just preface by saying this is my experience with Cindy. I do not know how often this sort of situation happens, but it did happen to me. I did a strand test with Cindy and booked my appointment shortly after. The first time she rescheduled me, she told me it was a clerical error. Then she texted me at midnight telling me to come for my original scheduled appt the next day, then she texted me the morning of 15 minutes before my appointment and rescheduled me. After my appointment was pushed out a MONTH, it came the day of and she asked to push my appointment later in the day. I agreed and she asked to reschedule me again. At that point I was a little fed up as I had tried to be understanding, but I really wanted my hair done so she asked me to push my appt later in the day again. (Screenshots attached of her rescheduling me) When I got to the salon, I waited another 30 minutes before Cindy started doing my hair. Cindy and her assistant were very passive aggressive, complaining to me about how I was their last client and how exhausted they were, how they wanted to go home. All the while, Cindy never explained to me what she was doing and was yanking my hair which made me feel very uncomfortable. This was also my first time getting my hair done so I didn't know too much about the process. She had told me we would be doing a global bleaching (screenshot attached for proof) which is what I paid for but that is not what I got. In the end, the color was nice (although definitely not global) and to top it off Cindy did not give me any Olaplex products as she said she would. She was rushing me out of the salon and her husband was even waiting around while I finished. Overall, I had such a poor experience with Cindy due to her lack of professionalism, the whole rescheduling fiasco to her attitude. I ended up going to another salon to achieve platinum and had a much better experience in terms of both the process and the result. I know plenty of Cindy's clients and read all the good reviews but I will not be returning. read more

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Cindy is absolutely the best hair stylist I've ever been to...She's actually the first to achieve the hair I was anticipating for. She's a super sweet person who helps guide you through your hair process and she's also super reasonable with her prices. I've had trouble with my hair since the last two stylists I've gone to. The toning faded quickly and the colors didn't come out as I expected. For some reason although my hair was already bleached twice the blonde didn't come through at all. But thanks to Cindy she was able to help me achieve my perfect blonde all in one session so that I wouldn't have to ever worry about orange payoff again. Her sessions are a bit long but the time you spend with her are so worth it, since she is super patient and only wants the best for her clients. If there's uncertainty in the process she'll be sure to confirm with her clients and fix any mishaps, I really admire her honesty in her work. I can totally picture myself coming back to Cindy for toning or some baby lights done in the future. Thank you Cindy for a wonderful experience! read more

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A bit over due but I'm still in love with my hair results. I always get complimented when I'm out and about. When I first came to Cindy, my hair was definitely overgrown, I had previous dye on my hair at a another place, so it needed work especially for the new year. I told Cindy what I wanted (gave her some pictures for examples), she was honest and let me know how many sessions it would take to achieve what I wanted as well how it would look like with one sessions + more. Cindy is a great hair colorist, she knows what she's doing. My favorite thing about Cindy is that she informed me step by step of what was going on and what she was doing/applying to my hair. In addition, it was enjoyable talking to her during the appointment. I'm planning to go back again to get my hair done/re-touched! read more

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Cindy is amazing!! She's super knowledgeable and takes her time with every client to guarantee we are happy with our hair. Very kind! Highly recommend!! read more

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I am literally obsessed with Cindy, she is not only the sweetest person but also genuinely cares about your hair's health and condition. I went from black virgin hair to blonde and honestly the process so so reassured after she explained and educated me on the after care. Processed hair CAN feel healthy and I 100% believe the price is worth the quality! Cindy is the most skilled professional I have worked with because I was blonde in 2017 but did not know how to take care of my hair and grew it back out. I knew if I want to go blonde again I'll come up for the best and she is the best!!!!!!! read more

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Cindy and her assistant, Sid, are GODSENT! I was looking for a new colorist since I'm new to the area and finding someone who can work with blonding ASIAN hair AND have experience in doing i-tip extensions was a journey. But thank goodness I was referred to Cindy after so much searching! Not only were Cindy and Sid super professional, they've also made me feel like I've been going to them for yeaaaars with the hospitality they've given me. Like who sends their husband out to get us McChickens after being in the salon for hours?! So grateful for being treated like I'm family here! So happy with the results I got after just ONE session! Got to the blonde I asked for and I'm out here living my ABG dreams. read more

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It's been long overdue for a touch up... Decided to opt for grey and Cindy turned that idea into reality. Thank you!! Looking forward to another session! read more

I have been going to Cindy for the past 5 years and she never fails to make my hair look great and the color always stays for a long time read more

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Cindy is the best hairstylist! She has reasonable prices and for me, it was doable! I had boxed dyed my hair a couple times but surprisingly my hair lifted very well for a first session! (My goal color is silver) My appointment was 3:30 and my hair was finished arouns 9:30 bc of the curling too! 6 hours was worth it. Cindy is very nice and is very dedicated to her job! read more

Cindy did an amazing job with my hair! After struggling to find a stylist that would brighten and lighten my hair (see roots for original color) she was able to do it all in 1 session. She is super nice and easy to work with and will tell you everything you need to know about what to expect and how to take care of your new hair. My session took 6.5 hours but so worth it. Babylights, Olaplex, Root melt, and brown blonde toner! read more

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This review is so overdue! Honestly Cindy is probably one of the first stylists that I really gone back to, to get my hair done. Although I had a few Stylists that did a pretty decent job before. Cindy knows what I am talking about when I say I do not want any brassyiness in my hair (asian hair). She is very knowledgeable. And definitely won't lie to you on what she can do or cannot do. During my last session I wanted to go silver being that summer is coming. But because my hair was very brittle due to not doing hair treatments on them. She told me she would try to do it but wouldn't want to go any lighter so not have the hair break even more. And my goodness it came out so nice! Picture: on the left is my first session & the right is my second session 6 months after. NO BRASS :)) Thank you so much again Cindy! Would highly recommend her! read more

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Takes forever to reply to my text messages and never got back to me about booking an appointment. Will be looking for a different salon.

She is amazing Cindy is a talented professional, and truly, a blonde specialist. I am extremely picky with colorists and am so happy I found her. She is organized, meticulous, and doesn't half ass her work. I am planning on commuting when I relocate, just to get my hair done by Cindy; that's how much I trust and value her work. I highly recommend her. read more

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I don't like to write a review but I have to do this time because Cindy did an amazing job to transform my hair color. I got referred from my friend, and I wanted to give a taste with hope. But it turn out like a magical touch with love. Cindy is the best, honest, sweet and attention to detail to make sure I could achieve the color I want for my hair. I love my hair and how Cindy got it done. I'm completely satisfied and will definitely come back to see Cindy. Highly recommended!!!! Thanks Cindy for an excellent job on my hair. Can't stop to tell everyone how much I love my hair. read more

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Definitely my new go-to hair stylist in the bay area!! I came across Cindy from a friend's Instagram and was a fan of her work. She does an awesome job prioritizing your hair health while still making you look fantastic. We decided to go with ashy blonde baby lights​ to add more dimension​ in my hair and get rid of some ugly random brownish red tones! My hair was super damaged from a bad bleach job (8 hours WITH HEAT) and it was breaking like crazy. However, she managed to restore my hair to​ a healthier state while giving me the light color I wanted! I loved the look of the baby lights way more than my cheap-looking balayage. She was so knowledgeable​ and gave tons of tips to maintain my hair. She's also the sweetest person ever and the prices are really fair! I am absolutely in love with my new updated hair and will definitely be coming back in the future! I would proudly recommend​ her to all my friends. :) read more

I've had 3 blonding appointments and 1 toning appointment with Cindy and I've never left disappointed with Cindy's work. She's super knowledgeable and does an amazing job without sacrificing your hair's health. She is consistent, accommodating, and gentle. She takes her time, is welcoming and kind/ flexible if you're running late. I always leave super happy with what she achieves with my hair. read more

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Cindy did a phenomenal job on my hair !! I'm so happy with the results .. and my hair was still healthy and smooth even after all the bleaching. I love how she teaches you how to take care of your hair and recommend different products and which products are good for the hair. She's so sweet and very easy to get along with .. and she takes her time .. and that's what I love about her. The stylist I went to before .. I remember when she worked on my hair she would also work on several different people at the same time, that made me very upset but with Cindy it's just you as the client and her so you know that her focus is all on you. Highly recommend Cindy !! read more

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Cindy transformed my hair from streaky blonde highlights to a beautiful babylight balayage! Wonderful service and really caring person - she drove me to the bus stop to make sure I got home safe at night! She took her time with her hair and as someone who has experienced a bad balayage I was really pleased with how she changed my hair. read more

This is a way long overdue review, but first off I can honestly say I trust Cindy with my hair, my life and all things around!! She has became more than just my hair stylist, but a friend as well. I've been going to her for a little over a year now, and there is no other hair stylist that I trust with my hair more than Cindy. She not only takes my vision and turn it into life but does an amazing job with the end results!! I've been with her from the start, and she has continued to astound me with her constant improvement and hardwork. Before going to her I had unblended and dry hair, but she was so patient with me and took her time to educate me and walk me through with the process on how to achieve my hair goal and gave me tips on how I could rebuild the strength of my hair to keep it healthy and overall become stronger! (olaplex!! olaplex!!) Upon my previous experiences with other stylist, my hair would look good only after leaving the salon and the toner would fade within the week. But with Cindy, my hair not only looked good after leaving but in the long term stayed blended and beautiful. The toner would fade out subtly, and my hair would still looking amazing even after months from my session. Ever since I have been going to her, I've always wore my hair with pride, and all around confidence. The products that she recommends for aftercare is a key factor into keeping your hair strong, and beautiful as well. (USE THEM!!) I'm constantly changing my hair color, and have always loved all kinds of color in my hair. With that being said Cindy always ensures that my hair not only looks great but walks me through the steps into keeping it that way. Our sessions together not only entail laughter, smiles, but tons of foils!! TRUST.THE.PROCESS. She is so professional, and amazing at what she does that I could trust her with whatever she wants to do to my hair (literally!!) Every session I leave with so much love and awe for my hair. I receive tons of compliments and questions about my stylist, and to all the people I recommend her to everyone has fell in love with her work just as I have. She is so easy to book with and understanding of your schedule, she will make the time to work with you and schedule. She definitely makes your sessions worthwhile and without a doubt, make you fall in love with your hair and turn it into a work of art!! Once you book with her, you won't regret it! I've always come back to her, and had never thought about going to anyone else. She is hands down the best, and I only say that about those whom I trust can do their best of their abilities and Cindy has surpassed that and become my one and only stylist!! read more

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Overall, Cindy did better than I expected! I got recommended by her by a friend about a year ago, but I was still iffy on what I wanted. I now have big plans coming up and I wanted to fix my hair asap so I decided to go with Cindy based on her pictures on social media. She replied super quickly and addressed all the questions I had! Her prices were really good! I thought they were reasonable and cheaper than others. Her customer service was excellent! She always kept me up to speed with what she was doing to my hair, how much longer it would take, she even made suggestions to me, and she was very nice to talk to. She even cut my hair to a style that framed my face very nicely. The process took such a long time, but she made sure I got exactly what I wanted and it was definitely worth the wait! I highly recommend trusting Cindy with your hair! I look forward to another session with her in the future. read more

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Okay when I say Cindy is the best I really mean it, I came in in May 4 for my first session and I honestly didn't expect to go super blonde because I came in with black hair, but when I say she said bye to my black, she lifted me so much. She's very sweet and so talkative and she honestly makes you feel at home which is nice considering you two are spending time for a while. She's very worth the price she charges, because her work is beautiful I cannot wait to go back to her again in august, I truly recommend her if you're serious about going blonde. read more

Cindy is absolutely the best! She is very friendly, informative, and efficient. I love how my hair turned out-- it's what I've been wanting for the longest time! She was able to get my hair from dyed black to a nice caramel, ashy blonde in one session. I will definitely be going back to her to go even blonder! read more

Cindy is the best hair dresser in town. She turned my hair from the boring grassy color to the soft beige ash babylight just like how i always wanted. I already got a lot of compliments from people. This is the best hair that I have ever had in my life. Cindy is also very sweet and knows what she's doing. I recommend her if you are looking to do babylight. read more

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Finally found someone who can achieve my #HAIRGOALS !!! Cindy definitely gave my hair life again! She's so sweet and takes her time with you. She was able to get my hair lighter in one session. I love that she tells you exactly what she's going to do before she starts putting product in your hair. Will be back in 3 months :) read more

I haven't written a review in a long time, but I have to write one for Cindy because I must give her the credit and review she deserves. There are so many hairstylists to pick from these days, but if you want someone who is professional, meticulous, and passionate, then Cindy is the chosen one. When she is working her magic, you are the ONLY one she is working on. There is no back and forth trying to juggle multiple clients which makes you feel extra special. She really values your business. Cindy is a color genius and spends so much time and energy in order to achieve the best results. For the past couple of years, I used to go to different hairstylists because I never found the right one. After my first visit with Cindy back in December 2017, I knew I had to go back to see her again. Not only did she do an amazing job on my hair, she also gave me tips and tricks on how to keep the color longer. My second appointment with Cindy was last Saturday. Even though my hair did not come out exactly as I wanted which is understandable because everyone's hair is different, I absolutely loved the results. It actually came out BETTER than what I wanted. I have come a long way since my brassy orange hair. Thanks to Cindy, my hair goals have been reached. She is really one of the best hairstylists out there. Cindy is honest and will offer her expert opinion if she knows the color will take multiple sessions. You can really trust her and the process. She is super flexible too! As long as you let her know in advance that you can't make your appointment. I have already recommended several friends to Cindy. Don't want to sound like a broken record, but she is really amazing at what she does and you will realize it too when you book your appointment. Cindy is the best! read more

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Cindy spent hours coloring my long hair that was really brassy. She did a great job and I love it. I can tell she put in a lot of hard work for my hair color and I appreciate it. Def coming back when my hair grows out LOL. Thanks love !! read more

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Cindy is the best hairstylist in the bay area!! I've been to a few hairstylist before and didn't get what I wanted. My friend referred me to Cindy and I reached out to her to make an appointment. Even though I have thick hair she is VERY patient and took her time. She's very good at what she does and will offer her opinion if she can't achieve what you want or give you other options as well. I've been to her twice now and I finally got what I wanted for the longest time! Her prices are very reasonable compared to other stylists around here. Thank you so much Cindy!! Can't wait to see you again soon! read more

Super long overdue, but highly highly recommend Cindy if you want beautiful hair!!! Worth ditching your old hair stylist (I can attest). She's extremely thorough and actually cares about your hair's health. She will give you instructions on how to maintain and tips on how to make the colors last. She's super open to questions and gives amazing tips and advice on hair care. I picked a color from her instagram page, and it turned out amazing! I was so happy with the outcome. I personally think her prices are more reasonable than other SJ hair stylists, and the outcome is on par, if not better than others. read more

Cindy is a knowledgeable, skilled hair colorist. She takes into account not only your hair goals, but also your hair health, and EXECUTES. From my experience, she's been extremely responsive and professional. She masters her own way of doing hair, and I appreciate that so much - better for one to be a master of her craft than a jack of all trades! Even though she's already so good at what she does, she stays learning and keeps an open mind, which is so important in being great at what you do. Cindy is such a hard worker, too. I highly recommend! read more

This review is long overdue! I've been going to Cindy since February of last year! When I first came to her, I was super blonde and had big unblended streaks in my hair from a previous stylist. Ever since, I've been going back to her, with hair cuts and tones, and she never disappoints. Recently, I got my hair done and it was super brassy and yellow ( not by her ). I went to Cindy and she worked her magic my hair came out so much better than I even anticipated. She takes time when doing your hair and makes sure you're comfortable throughout the whole process. Her pricing is great for the work she does and I'm never left disappointed. What stood out the most to me was how she made sure you knew how to take care of yourself hair also. She gives product recommendations as well as advice on how to keep your color nice and vibrant. Here's some work she's done for me over the year. read more

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Went back for my second session, there are no words that can describe how satisfied I am. Here's a picture read more

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I'm amazed with Cindy's hair talent she gave me a balayage couple years ago and I just came back for a cut.

LOVE. I was referred to Cindy and I am so glad I found her! She worked her magic on my hair and I couldn't be happier!!

I am very picky, but I am very pleased with Cindy's job. I'm happy with a color job for once after Cindy did my hair. She's very skillful and her work turns out amazing. She takes her time and cares for your hair. Thanks again, Cindy. read more

Cindy is AMAZING!! Coming in, my hair was very brassy and had green patches. She had great communication in what she could do with my hair and executed perfectly, even if that meant spending a little extra time. I ended up loving my hair even more than the reference picture I showed her. Cindy is definitely the stylist to go to!! read more

Cindy has revived on multiple occasions, and there's literally no one else I'd rather go to. She is so sweet and always makes sure that you're comfortable during your session. Highly recommend booking with her!! read more

Cindy did an amazing job with my hair before my wedding. I thought i needed my hair toned down again, but instead of making money off me, she made sure to try certain hair products first to make it cheaper on my end. She is honest and very friendly and goes beyond for her clients . read more

Cindy is incredible! I've had my hair done so many times and I have never been happier with the babylights that she did on my hair. I am obsessed with the color. It is exactly what I wanted which is never what I end up with at a salon, until now. Cindy was easy to schedule with, is so nice, and worked quickly throughout the process of lightening my hair. I love her Instagram too and you can see how happy all of her clients are through her photos. Check her out @colorme_cin and book an appt with her, you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Cindy is such an amazing talented hairstylist! I told her what I wanted and she carefully explained the process to me so I would understand what I can and cannot do with my hair. I loved how she knew what she was doing and the patience she had during our session. I love the results of my hair and cannot wait to go back for a different color when summer comes! I get so many compliments everywhere I go which is so awesome. Totally referring my friends to her! Thanks Cindy babe! ‍‍ read more

This review is for Cindy Lam (@colorme_cin). She is my "go to" for Brazilian blowouts! I have had them done before by others, but ever since Cindy has been doing them for me, the treatment lasts soooo much longer than before. I have thick, curly/wavy hair and after seeing Cindy for my Brazilian blowouts, my hair is sleek, shiny, straight and feels so smooth and healthy. I have had 3 treatments with her so far, and I plan to continue going to her. She has excellent customer service as well, and she truly takes her time on your hair to make sure that you get the best result. I just recently referred a friend to Cindy for a Brazilian Blowout and she too was so happy with how her hair turned out as well. We both look forward to going back! I recommend Cindy Lam without hesitation. She's the best! Thanks, Cindy!! ~Shaz read more