This is my second time going to Pauline for a long layered haircut, and she is absolutely amazing…read more From the moment the appointment starts, she takes the time during the consultation to really understand what you're looking for and makes the experience feel very personalized. She also provides so much helpful education and recommendations on styling and hair care, which I really appreciate. On top of that, her haircut skills are incredible, my layers came out beautifully. I've received so many compliments on my hair after seeing her. Pauline truly cares about her clients and it shows in her work. Highly recommend!

tl;dr: Salon surprised me with a total bill TWICE what I was originally quoted! And they didn't…read moreeven do a satisfactory job! Disgusted! I booked this appointment for a pick-me-up before my father's funeral, wanting to look good for family and friends. When I called to make he appointment, I was quoted "around $350 for a balayage" (I have a transcript of the call). Given my straight, fine, and short hair (just above the shoulder), this felt pricey, but I accepted the cost, as I had previously had good experiences at this salon. However, I was ultimately billed twice the quoted amount! This was my first time with this specific stylist.* I was charged for both a balayage and a haircut, but the haircut charge was unwarranted. The stylist offered to "quickly and easily" take some weight off the bottom of my hair because it tends to curl up. I accepted, assuming this small adjustment would be complimentary or inexpensive--not $300 for a few lousy snips! After the cuts, my hair still curled up, but I dismissed it as it wasn't the reason for my visit, and I usually wear my hair up anyway. Three hours later, the appointment was finally over and I went to the front to pay. I was SHOCKED to find that the total was TWICE what I was expecting to pay. I broke down, partly from all the stress I was under planning the funeral and partly because $600+ is WAY more than I would have EVER agreed to! I was really mad and someone came out (manager?). They took a few dollars off but it was still nowhere near the original agreed upon price. I told the stylist the most important thing was a natural looking balayage. As you can see in the pictures I took the same day as the appointment, she did a terrible job and the lines are mostly straight down my part with one weird area. It looks like I self-dyed my hair recently and it just started to grow out. It is 2.5 now weeks later and I am still SO mad, I can barley look in the mirror. I hate it! She did a terrible job and got paid good money for it. The appointment finally concluded after three hours, and I proceeded to the front desk to pay. I was absolutely shocked to find that the total cost was double what I had anticipated. I became very emotional, partly due to the stress of planning a funeral and partly because over $600 is significantly more than I would ever have agreed to pay! I was furious, and a staff member (possibly a manager) came out. They offered a small discount, but the price was still nowhere near the original agreed-upon amount. I had specifically told the stylist that achieving a natural-looking balayage was the most important thing. However, as the photos clearly show, the result is terrible with straight, distinct lines. It looks like a poorly executed dye job that is already growing out. Now, two and a half weeks later, I am still so upset that I can barely look in the mirror. I hate it! The stylist did a poor job and was paid handsomely for it. *I am choosing not to name the stylist because, as a gig worker myself, I understand people have bad days. However, I also know that money should be refunded (or billed the actual agreed upon amount!) when the job wasn't done--not just unsatisfactorily, but incorrectly.

Just got my wolfcut done today by Vivian and it was AMAZING. My hair feels so light and in shape,…read moreand Vivian was so lovely and friendly to me. She did what I want perfectly. Definitely will come 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!

Amazing experience! Amy did an incredible job. Everyone there is so sweet, patient, and…read moreknowledgeable. I love that they don't pull your hair while washing or brushing--it made such a difference. I literally fell asleep the entire time they worked on my hair. The vibe is great, and they even offer snacks and water for customers, which is very thoughtful, especially knowing you'll be there for a couple of hours. Thank you, Amy--I truly can't thank you enough. Your pricing was fair and better than other salons, and you have such a great attitude and work ethic. I absolutely love your work. Thank you again! I will definitely be coming back.

I had a haircut and highlights done here. I was happy the way my hair turned out. It was a good…read moreprice for a good haircut. I highly recommend trying this place out if you are on a budget.

My whole family loves here hair cut Thanks salon H…read moremember!!! Specially men's perm is good. Really recommend here do Korean perms.!

Great place to get korean style haircut in Fremont! Been coming here for a year and Hany always…read moredoes a phenomenal job cutting my hair.

absolutely horrible experience. idk if its a Vagaro scheduling issue if thats what we're calling it…read moreor simply unprofessional stylist. Woke up early today Saturday to take my mother for her first ever hair appt scheduled for 9. We get there 9:12 (i believe) and theres a stylist there already working. States the stylist Sarah is on her way. To me is a red flag as if youre doing color & highlights your station would at least be prepped already.. we waited sitting there till 9:45 hoping she would show up..never showed up. The stylist there was kind enough to call her again (no answer) and offered my mom help but i declined. We set this appointment up for her as we have a party later today and had the time slot specifically for this. Waste of time & waste of a drive to sit there for about 40 minutes hoping she would show. This literally ruined the day. Didnt get a follow up call or nothing. Like i said idk if its a schedule issue or something that i did on my end wrong? but i have the screenshot of the email & confirmation of the appt for today.

As I was looking for a place to get my hair done in the area, I stumbled upon this on Yelp and the…read morereviews looked really nice. I gave a call and spoke with Rheina -- she is such an angel!! She was so patient, helpful, and so knowledgeable on how to help just based on the information I gave over the phone. She was able to get me booked and then my Mom on Mother's Day. They are usually closed on Sunday but she was SO kind to come in just for her. My Mom felt so special and relaxed in the chair. Sooo relaxed that she took a nap. When it was my appointment, I felt so seen/understood! Ive never had a stylist before, every-time I got my haircut it was strictly business and no conversations were had. Whereas, Rheina was a whole different experience. She really wants to get to know her clients and made me feel so welcome from the get-go. Also, I didn't even know this when I booked here but this establishment is Filipina women-owned (Daphne) and Rheina is also Filipina too. As a Filipina-women, I felt so happy and at home being surrounded by such genuine, warm, and talented women!! The ambience and amenities offered here were so beautiful and well-maintained. I definitely felt pampered. Also, shoutout to Jack (Daphne's dog) for being the sweetest little guy that kept coming for pets/scratches. So cute!

Randomly decided I wanted to get a haircut after seven years. Called around different places but…read moreSaturday's is pretty hard to get a last minute appointment also the quotes were so expensive. Called this place and luckily they do walk ins and they quoted me good price. Good location, easy to find and has lots of parking and its not a hectic parking lot. Excellent service. I was quoted a different price on the phone but because I have really long hair the price was more but it was still cheaper than anywhere else. Plus they shampoo and blow dry. They give the full service for such a good deal. Julie was great at cutting my hair the exact way I wanted and it looks amazing! Really had a good experience here!

New cuts is a great salon for quick cheap and great quality hair cuts. I came in wanting a trim and…read moreI liked how they have walk-ins. They were able to get started in my cut immediately. And I was out in about 25 minutes which was great. Chau cut my hair and she was so sweet, took the time to make sure everything was perfect and made sure I was comfortable. My short woman's haircut was $30 which was great. They have a parking lot in the back with easy access to parking.

I had such a great experience here with Marga. The studio itself is super cute with an edgy vibe…read more She did an amazing job on my haircut and really listened to what I wanted. The cut came out exactly how I hoped, clean, flattering, and easy to style. She also did my eyebrows and absolutely nailed them. She was really thoughtful and conscious about helping me grow my brows out, shaping them in a way that still looked natural without taking too much off and giving advice on what to do to get them where I wanted them. I appreciated how intentional and careful she was instead of just overdoing it. The whole experience was comfortable and professional, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her work. She is really kind and friendly and makes you feel at ease. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great cut and brow work.

One of the best haircuts I have ever had. The pricing was totally on point for this amazing…read morehaircut. I would highly recommend Daniella!

Love Johnny! He's very friendly and into cuts that are modern. I've loved my hair everytime I've…read morecome here. Last time he cut it shorter than I wanted...but with a little trust - I was pleasantly surprised! He was right, the shorter hair actually fit my face well!! Only thing is he really takes his time...which is great when he's working on you but not necessarily when you're waiting . Highly recommend but just make sure you are clear on how long it will take for the session.

His cuts are fabulous!! But the wait time is atrocious! Had to wait for an hour before he even…read morestarted on my hair. Then took several hours for color and cut. I do appreciate him taking his time for the actual work but he just disappears and you're left waiting. If he can somehow manage his time better I would see him way more often.