I've been going to Caraya (Ca-RAY-ah) for about two years and I have to to say, it's been such a…read moredelightful experience. Caraya's shop exudes positivity, black girl magic, and hair care. I love going to Caraya because she keeps my hair healthy and won't jeopardize my hair's integrity (or my edges) for a cute do.

I found Caraya Rose on Instagram. I thought she did great work. After viewing many of her pics. I…read morefelt she could get my hair back to a healthier state. I contacted her via Style Seat for a consultation. That's her requirement before starting new clients. You have to send her pics of your hair. Pics of the results you wish to achieve as well. I gave her a call one morning. I didn't realize the line was connected to her directly. When I called at 8ish am Perhaps, it was too early but she sounded a little taken back. Even more so when I couldn't pronounce her name correctly. I didn't give you that f***** up ebonics name. So don't take that s*** out on me. How do you get an attitude that your name gets mispronounced? Anyway, after we moved passed my fumbling her name and waking her up. She sent said she would text me information about the consultation. I sent the photos she requested. She called me back. She said she never received them. I resent them for her to say she never received them. She couldn't do the consult without seeing the pictures. So I texted to say maybe she could give me an email. I found it odd that the photos weren't received after so many attempts. I tried one final time via text. She texted me back to say she received them. She texted to schedule a time to talk. I said I was available. When that time approached . I heard nothing from her. This is were the story ends. After all that back and forth. I haven't heard from this woman. It's been a few days. She didn't call when she scheduled. There has been no communication or an apology for not contacting me back. That's bad business and extremely unprofessional. Of course, this is my opinion and personal experience . I hope she doesn't treat all her potential new clients in this manner. Maybe, she felt she couldn't do anything with my hair. If that was the case. Maybe it should've been communicated. Instead of ignored. Lesson of this story never trust someone that does phone consultations. It's a waste of time and energy. It was a first for me and a last. I'll stick to the old fashion way. Which I have a new appointment with a more professional stylist.

Came in to see Asia to have 4 stitch braids into a bun and she did exactly that. Prices were…read morereasonable and music and people were great.

Under new ownership!!! I love this place! EV is AMAZING at braids. All kinds. She's the best…read morebraider in SF Bay Area most def. The vibe is great. Free bevs while she does your hair and great company while doing so! If you need to get braided or cut this is the place to go! I was so happy I've already been back twice!! 5 STARS all around check out her insta @evstylesbraids

Amazing service! Great vibes and I was in and out looking like money thank you so much Ms.Jread more

Snapped Mrs. j also has superior braiding and hair styling consultancy…read more She carries her own line of hair oils, treatments for chemo/radiation bae's, alopecia, hair loss, breakage, and coloring tips. She is a fully licensed cosmetology stylist so just ASK!!! If she doesn't know or can do a service she is very well-respected and connected Hair & beauty consultant. When I TELL YOU I GOT MY WHOLE WORLD; new job, new man, and all kinds of great connections and compliments after being styled by her. I highly suggest and wouldn't change her service and price point are decent. She is flexible in scheduling just don't come with attitude, no hair, and sick or drama. She is a spiritual, great guide, and just all around great person and I truly appreciate some of the hair tips and tricks she showed me while scolding me for just doing dumb things to cause breakage in my hair (I tried to bleach my hair and suffered the consequence or not caring for it the way it needed to be cared for my hair type)

This salon is wonderful everyone is so friendly I recommend this one it's on the one both hair…read morestylist are great they get the job done this is it! Try it

I was looking to find a great hair salon/ stylist. For some time now, For my daughter and I…read more Looking on Yelp. Called Me Time schedule with Femi. She is definitely what I had prayed for, Very professional. The sweetest kindest person you ever want to meet. We are truly happy. Thank you.

I'll never get my hair done anywhere else! Carolina is such a pro- any photo I bring in of a…read morereference cut she can perfect & replicate, often making the haircut look better. Her customer services skills are top notch, I always feel safe and in good hands which is so important to me since hair cuts can be nerve racking. She offers tea, the bathrooms at the studio are clean and comfortable, and it's overall a very relaxing environment. She's a curly hair specialist and when I've asked in past- can bring out the waves & curls in my hair I never knew were there! But when I want to wear my hair straight, her skills still shine bright. I'll always book with Carolina whether it's for a cut, style, or color. 100/10 !

Carol is so amazing at what she does. She brought my waves back to life . Will always be my go-to…read morefor hair needs. THANK YOU !!!! I'll see you again soon

I had a great first time haircut experience here with Cindy! I wanted a simple trim, and Cindy did…read morea great job and added layers to my hair. She's also very welcoming and loves chatting with her customers! I'd highly recommend this salon!

It's been a while but Aleen cleaned me up and now my hair looks healthy. She also cut my elderly…read moreMom's hair and she enjoyed getting her hair washed by Aleen. COVID protocols in place and I felt safe. See you next time.

Always kind and makes you feel at home. Definitely a place that I want to come back to along with…read moremy daughter.

Finding a good hairstylist and makeup artist for women of color in the city, can be difficult. But…read morefinding a great hairstylist and makeup artist can be damn near impossible. At least I thought... Until I met Brittany. I can't say enough about her. Ladies, on your wedding day, you need to have people who are great at what they do because it's a reflection of you. Brittany is one of those great artists that you would fly out to an event because you know, she'll never leave you looking H.A.M. Don't take my word for it. Check out the pictures.

Late review 5/24/24: I booked online and paid the small deposit. The night before the appointment…read morethe braider texted me saying she can't make the appointment but that she will have someone to cover my appointment.The day of I show up at 1pm to a closed & empty shop. I wait about 10 min, text the original braider and she does not respond. So I texted Brandi who did my hair the first time, she responded right away that she had no availability. About an hour into waiting (back at my car) I texted the braider who was supposed to cover. She responds & says shes unavailable until later that day around 6-6:30pm. I show up at that time discussed above, the shop was open and many people were being serviced. The braider said she would be with me soon, She was eating her food. After about 10 min she took me and started, she worked fast and I loved the results. She did exactly the picture I gave for reference and once we started she was pleasant & kind (besides the 20 mins on the phone). They are not super professional or timely at all but they do amazing braids at an affordable price. I will likely return since its close enough to my location here in SF. With some improvement this could be a fabulous shop. The community needs this place to succeed. 3.5/5 Service requested 4/5 Quality 3/5 Vibe 3/5 Costumer service

I really wanted to love my hair--but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. I got my hair done last…read moreThursday, and since then, I've had to return to the salon once--and my hair still looks bad. I came in excited to get a cute, boho bob for summer. I booked with a stylist who had availability and is also the owner's daughter, Breana , so I felt confident she could deliver the look I wanted. The appointment started off well, and we had a nice time. But toward the end--especially around the front perimeter of my hair--it felt rushed. I assumed the curls would fall into place, and initially, the style looked nice. But within two days, the entire back row of braids unraveled. I reached out to the stylist, and she told me that shouldn't have happened but offered to fix it. We agreed to meet again on Tuesday at 1 PM. I brought two friends with me to make sure everything was handled properly, but the stylist showed up 15 minutes late and reminded me she was squeezing me in and pushing back other appointments to accommodate me. She fixed the back row, but as I pointed out other braids that were unraveling, she just redipped them in hot water--no technique or method to actually secure them--and unsurprisingly, they came undone again. More braids in the front and on the sides started unraveling in the following days. I've seen this style done well on short hair, with proper techniques to secure it. That wasn't done here. At one point, I was also nearly burned with hot water, which added to the discomfort. When I was leaving, I asked the stylist if she could fix the braids in the front that were already coming loose. She told me she had another appointment and could not accommodate me. Instead, she referred me to her mother, the salon owner, for any further help. What made things worse was that I was repeatedly blamed for the issues because I asked for short hair--something very common with boho bob styles. If the stylist didn't feel confident doing it, she could have just declined the request rather than doing it poorly and shifting the blame onto me. Even after one return visit, my hair still looked bad. I had tipped after the first appointment because it looked decent at first, but I expected better quality and service when I came back. I reached out to the owner and asked for a 40% refund of the $255 I paid (including tip) so I could get it redone elsewhere. Instead, I was told my only options were to go to court or let her redo my hair--but by then, I didn't feel comfortable or safe returning. I also felt gaslit--like the situation was somehow my fault--when in reality, stylists with proper technique can do this style correctly. I don't like leaving negative reviews, but I think it's important to be honest. For the money I spent, I expected professional work and lasting results--not to spend over a week dealing with unraveling braids and no resolution. I won't be returning, and I hope this helps others make an informed choice.