Irina is the absolute best colorist and stylist! She's taken care of my hair for more than seven years - from short to long, and darker to lighter, and back again. Between the welcoming and friendly vibe of the salon and Irina's expertise, I'm always happy when I visit. read more

Horrible experience, horrible!!! DO NOT let JIM DePaula (he's the owner) touch your hair!!! He is so unprofessional and does a horrible job. He doesn't listen to your requests and does whatever he wants. He charged me a ridiculous amount for a horrifying highlight. Sorry, I refuse to post photos since my hair looks so bad! Take my WARNING- NEVER let Jim DePaula touch your hair and I highly recommend you pick a different salon other than Headlines Salon in San Carlos. read more

cut I love my cut. My husband even likes it . Jim is wonderful and easy to chat with. He is a delight! Such a gentleman! Rita Venema read more

I got a much needed haircut from Rosemary! During COVID, I pretty much butchered my hair trying to do it at home. Thank goodness to the rescue of Rosemary. She also trimmed my daughter's hair very carefully. FYI, my daughter is super picky and hates Supercuts who just randomly chop off hair. They have a private space outdoors in the back parking lot set up during COVID so you don't need feel embarrassed getting seen on the streets while you are getting treatments. Highly recommend Rosemary! read more

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Shahla is one of kind professional in highlights and hair styles she listens first then take care of your hair phenomenal I highly recommend Shahla she is goddess appreciate it . read more

I am loving my new low lights from being very blonde for many years Irina has really done a great job with my hair and color. I can't say enough about how nice this salon is how friendly everybody is and how amazing I look and feel when I leave because Irina does such a fantastic job. read more

Headlines Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I love the low-keyed vibe of this salon, its wide-open layout, and the easy parking. But my favorite part of it is Irina. While I always insist on a shoulder-length bob, she's managed to layer it so it never looks like a mom 'do. She also keeps my bangs just long enough, and forces me to never, ever trim them myself. The highlights she gives me are subtle, but they brighten me up. Roots grow in naturally, not shockingly. Last, her pricing is much better than I got in my last two salons. Bonus: Girl's got a great personality and a wicked sense of humor. Zero attitude. As much as I love Irina, all of the artists at Headlines seem excellent. Every customer I've ever seen there walks out with great-looking hair. Headlines is definitely a local treasure. read more

I'm terribly upset about my hair after Irina's job and I was crying about the condition of my hair afterwards My hair broke off, the bleach was overexposed, (especially my end) I had been previously with 2 other stylists, so I have something to compare with (the technique and etc) After the previous coloring, hair was breaking only a month after bleaching, after this time - the same day! Now my hair is in such a bad condition after her job! My hair is burned now! very dry!!! super thin and in very bad condition!!!! The stylist put olaplex only for 2 minutes, instead of 20! that is why it didn't work !!! my hair is usually very soft and easy to brush after olaplex , but not this time. I am very very upset. The color is gross - not blonde but orange , there are no stripes on the front as I asked, the color is gray, dirty, I do not like it at all. She did highlights and I asked for balayage. Half the bottom of the head is not colored at all!!! I tried to reach stylist afterwards, I said her that I'm not satisfied with the job, she never responded or reacted or said sorry. I had to go to another stylist for restoration and coloring and payed more money. And I payed Irina $200 already for bad job. Would never come back. read more

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I have to share my experience with Rosmary. Since starting Settle in Place. I wondered how I was going to get my hair colored since, not that it was a necessity, it really helps with the feeling good. Rosmary went out of her way to deliver my color mix and supplies so that I can do it at home. I love going to the salon. But where we are now I'll take it! THANK YOU! FEELING pretty once more. read more

I have not recommended this business at 933 Laurel Street for only one reason. The Building has been TORN DOWN! Perhaps it will reappear on the ground level of the new building, but it is certainly NOT available now (June 2022) read more

Headlines Salon - Empty lot at 933 Laurel Street Headlines used to be located there. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I had an awful experience back in May as my first haircut after 1+ year into COVID. I had a bad feeling going into the salon, which I should have acknowledged and gone elsewhere. I had no idea that this salon was rent by space as non of it the marketing I came across indicated. Given I have seldom time to myself, I went in w/ false hope. My haircut was awful, I asked the hairdresser if she knew was doing what I asked, she became defensive...and very unprofessional. I asked that my concerns be addressed by a peer or manager, no one helped. 4 months later I'm still extremely upset - I can't do anything w/ my hair. read more

I know Jim de Paulo and he's a fantastic hair designer so wishing him and family a happy thanksgiving. From Glendale, CA.

We all dread finding a new stylist.. Because you really don't know what you're going to get until the deed's been done. And it requires a lot of shopping around before you find "The One." Fortunately for me, she's local and had a fairly open & accommodating schedule.. Her name is Emily Wyant, and she's a peach! When I initially made my appointment at Headlines I was a little nervous because I hadn't been able to find any reviews on her, but the receptionist assured me that she had a ton of experience and I would be happy with the results. I scheduled an appointment for a haircut and color.. still skeptical! On the day of my appointment, I tentatively sat in my chair and watched the magic unfold. She was amazing! I think she understood my needs right away and opened up a dialogue about my hair and addressed all my concerns. I would hate to be my own stylist because I think I can be very challenging, but she took it all in stride and asked me questions before making any major decisions about my bangs, or the way my hair would layer, the tone and color, heaviness, etc. I walked out of the salon that day very, very pleased. About two days later; however, I noticed that my hair had too much brassiness/red for my taste.. I just sent her a text message and she scheduled me in for the following day-- Just like that! When I came in she took a look at my hair color and recommended a blue toner. While we were waiting for it to set, she told me about how she was in the middle of selecting a tablet and hair software for her clients. She's going to try to use multimedia tools to help her clients explore different colors and styles! I was really impressed by how much passion and dedication she had, and liked how attentive and receptive she was to my needs and concerns. Emily is a wonderful stylist, and I can't wait to see her again! read more

Headlines Salon - Haircut by Emily - Hair Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

This review is for Emily @ Headlines Salon/ Celebrate Your Hair.... Emily is AMAZING! The before and after pictures speak for themselves! They're located in my picture gallery... I found her on Yelp and was impressed by all the good reviews she had so I decided to check it out for myself... We had a consultation appointment and I could immediately tell that she really knew her stuff. If you're going to make a drastic change to your hair, you want to work with someone that is not only skilled but also knows their product- and that would be Emily. :) I called, met up with her less than a week later and just two days after our consultation, we were able to sit down and put them in. Amazingly fast! We did all over tape-in hair extensions and I was blown away by the results. I looked like a completely different person but in a new and improved sorta way. :) Even the woman sitting next to me getting her hair done was intrigued and started inquiring about hair extensions LOL. This is one of the only hair stylists that I think I'd feel comfortable enough recommending to all my friends- Emily just knows her stuff (and uses a lot of Bumble and Bumble products too, yay!) but she's also the type of hairstylist that wants you to leave the salon looking and feeling good. It doesn't hurt that she's pleasant to be around either. 5 stars all around! Side Note: I meant to put this review up nearly a month ago but was slightly sidetracked by gnarly food poisoning (Cho mien never again...). But the plus side is that at least my hair looked fabulous! :D read more

Headlines Salon - Before and After Emily worked her magic! Bangs trim and tape-in hair extensions (with some fun purple highlights). - Hair Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I am absolutely in love with Headlines! I am especially in love with Emily Wyant! She did an absolutely amazing job cutting my hair and i have 0 complaints! I came in wanting to donate about 13 or 14 inches of my hair, along with a cute short style to go with my new look! She made chopping off my long locks easy and painless! She also gave me awesome ideas and suggestions on how to style my hair in order to frame my face! She did an amazing job and I cant wait to go in for my next haircut (: read more

Headlines Salon - Me donating my hair with the help of Emily Wyant and her amazing styling/cutting job! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I love Jill Wood. I have been going to her for years. She is AWESOME!!! Salon is also very nice. They have cookies and K-cup coffee while you wait. read more

Highly recommend Irina S. as your next hairdresser. She knows great techniques to bring your hair back alive and a styles that will make people turn heads on the street. And if you got something on your mind then she will make it happened. Besides that she is flexible and was able to fit me into her busy schedule on a short notice. In addition overall salon nice, clean and well organized. read more

Headlines Salon - Hair color & stye done by Irina - Hair Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Still going. Still happy! Great haircut. Irina is still cutting hair (outside) and I highly recommend you support this local business!

Sue is awesome. She listens, gives good advice, will fix anything that you are not happy with. She is fun to talk to. She is very flexible about hours, I was sad to see her move, and thrilled when she came back!! read more

Was asked if i wanted the front of my hair shorter, i did, just not TWO inches shorter than the back without any layering. almost looks as staggered as a stair case read more

Emily Wyant is hands down - amazing. I am a very new working Mom and somehow had hit a "frumpy bun" look 24/7. It was time for a change, pronto. I found Emily (@ Headlines) thru Yelp and am not looking back. I am now sitting in the chair at my second appointment realizing I really should have written this review 8 weeks ago. I am still a new Mom but now stylish and feeling pretty! My new do is low maintenance, frames my face and somehow looks like I try a lot harder than I have time to do. I so appreciate her advice for what to do when I had no clue what I wanted when I walked in the door. Today, I asked her to do exactly what she did last time. So many compliments. No joke, I am pretty sure my last job interview was a success in large part due to my new cut and color. Who knew that a great hair cut and color could bring the confidence back. No more "frumpy buns" for me. read more

As the proprietor of SiliconValleyChic.com, I spend a lot of time trying new local service providers, based on recommendations and research. This review is about Emily Wyant. Emily has been nominated as Best in Hair several times and will be featured on our homepage later this month. The following is my personal experience: I've been seeing her for about 10 months. I came in with fried platinum blond hair and major loss of length due to damage. She repaired a good deal of the damage, fixed the color and later installed tape extensions for me. I don't recommend tape at this point due to how unwieldy it is, but she has a bunch of new attachment options now. She's taken my tone from bleached-to-hell to natural and complimentary to my skin and face shape. On a personal note, I've never seen her be anything but pleasant to everyone and look forward to hearing about what new cool things she's looking into and pursuing. I mention that because the last hair diva who made my hair look great was very unpleasant as a person and it made me dread going to my appointments. I always look forward to seeing Emily! read more

Ugh, I love Irina so much I almost don't want to review her. Seriously, don't go to her, she seriously sucks. NO, she doesn't. She is, by far, 1 of my favorite colorist/stylist (I have another friend who does color/styling and she is my other fave but shhh! don't tell anyone). I pride myself on my hair and baby it. I am VERY selective about who touches my hair. Irinas' prices are always reasonable, but on top of this, she is your stereotypical stylist. Have a problem with your personal life? Fill her in on the details and she will dispense invaluable advice. She is the one who gave me the tip to go to Sausalito for 4th of July, where you are treated to Sausalito's fireworks display in addition to San Francisco and Oaklands. She was able to make my long black hair (my natural hair color is jet black. Hey I'm Italian and Native American, what choice do I have?) to blonde without a problem. For some reason, people think I look like Anna Paquin so I went blonde recently for Halloween. A couple months ago, she even convinced me to get bangs.Now, let me tell you ... I *HATE* bangs (had them a long time ago and OMG they took forever to grow out!) but she scoffed and said "NO! we're going to do a side swept style". Not only do I La-HUVE them(!!), but they give my face a nice frame and the perfect amount of volume. 2 weeks later, I read in a celebrity stylist blog that side swept bangs are the new "it" hair style this Fall/Winter. Wow! She must be psychic or needs to become a celebrity stylist ASAP! Every 5 months, she does the Keratin treatment and she is the best at it and doesn't overcharge. Gone are the days of spending 800.00 on the "other" straightening systems. Also, the salon is right next to The Refuge so my husband always gets a Pastrami Sandwich for dinner on the nights of my hair appointment. My husband always loves my hair when I get home. I'm a Production Coordinator for a Video Game company and even the guys that I work with compliment my hair the next day. A guy that notices hair?? If that's not enough proof, honey, don't bother getting a FABulous hair style from her 'cause it would be lost on you. But, like I said, really, no reason for you to bother going ;) read more

I really wish I could give this place 5 stars like everyone else has. I wanted to like it and was hopeful that I had finally found a regular place to end my days as a salon whore. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't that great. I felt like I was a rush job and I also felt that I was not listened to when trying to explain what I wanted in a haircut. It's possible that I absolutely suck at communicating my needs, but I just went to a place today (to get this cut "fixed") that was less than half the price of Headlines, and the sylist spent twice the time and gave me the exact cut I was looking for. I might not have judged this place so harshly if I had left feeling like I could go back if I wasn't happy, but I was not under that impression. Sorry Headlines, I really really wanted to like you. read more

For the money I spent - I'm not totally thrilled. Had my hair colored for the first time ever and got a trim. Spent way too long under the dryer and felt a little neglected. My cut took only a few minutes and the way it was styled left me looking sloppy - even after saying I wanted to look good for an evening event. I will have to try another place next time. read more

I hate having to write a negative review, but we had a terrible experience with Francisca. We went to her for the first time today to cut my 13 year old son's hair. He came in with longish hair that fell about an inch over his eyes and about half way down his ears. I was with him when he explained what he wanted - a little bit shorter on the sides and back and still a pretty long sweep (to his eyebrows) on the front/top. A trim. After he gave her a detailed description of what he wanted, I shared with her that a few years ago he'd had a bad experience with another stylist who gave him a buzz cut when he'd asked for a trim - and I jokingly asked her not to repeat that trauma. We also told her that he's leaving for sleep away camp in a few days and needed a "no maintenance" cut that didn't require any product. A few minutes later she came to me and said "Your son is upset, he thinks I cut too much". I went over to the chair and was totally stunned to see that she had buzzed his hair! She had only done the sides and back when he stopped her, but at that point I had to let her take a lot off the top too because it looked ridiculously out of proportion. So I just had to stand there and watch his eyes fill with tears as she gave him an all around super short haircut! You can literally see his scalp through the fuzz that's left. And although she did blend it in a little, it still has a mushroom feel with the whole top section out of proportion with the bottom 2/3s. It looks like a ridiculous 80's boy-band wannabe cut with the added bonus of random chunks cut into it and lots of uneven areas. I asked why she'd done that and she said "oh, it was a miscommunication" She basically just shrugged it off and told him "you're a boy - it'll grow back quickly" and "if you use enough gel it will lay down flat" (again, we specifically said he needed a style that DIDN'T require a lot of work this summer!) She did finally apologize but clearly had no real sympathy for him and how upsetting it is to be a kid that age and have all your hair chopped off unexpectedly! She kept telling him how good it looked. (Which is not true - it looks awful). But even if it did technically look good, the point is it was exactly the opposite of what he wanted. She didn't charge me "because you're not happy with it". That was a nice gesture, but believe I'd much rather have paid full price and had a kid who was happy - not in tears. I gave two stars (instead of 1 or zero) because the salon itself is very nice. They were great during the scheduling process, have a nice coffee station with cookies for guests, and have a generally nice atmosphere. I'd just advise working with Francisca for a boys haircut - maybe she's better at other things. read more

The salon isn't much to look at from the outside and it's not the poshest place in town, but it's friendly, efficient, clean, great staff, and good music (music is important when sitting some place for 2 hours!) Dana Wisdom has been cutting my hair for two years, I switched to her from Stilo in Redwood Shores. Her prices are more competitive, her color is far better, if needed she is FAST ( can't stand the 3.5 hour hair appt when paying for babysitting time!), and the salon is far more comfortable than Stilo. My biggest complaint? they need better magazines. Bring a book or a magazine if you are going to be there a while..... read more

So I've been dreaming of getting my somewhat wavy but not curly or straight hair permed for years and years. I finally made the leap by researching lots on Yelp and finally decided to go to Jim at Headlines to do my very first perm! I couldn't be happier. Jim, it turns out has been in the same location for 21 years! He gave me a great cut and a great perm. Now I have bouncy and wavy hair, low maintenance and it doesn't look like your "grandmother's perm"! A few bonuses too: open later on weekdays and lots of parking. Thanks Headlines, 5 starts all the way! read more

It doesn't get better than Francisca! I recently moved here from the Midwest. I have always been a little scared to get my hair done because every time I went they never listened. I love to keep long hair even if it may be disgusting and dead. I have also taken pictures in to show people what I want yet every time I finally caved it wasn't close or they cut off way to much. Hard stylists are hard to come by. Francisca not only is extremely personable but an amazing stylist. I showed her exactly what I wanted and bam that's what I got! I have never actually reviewed on yelp even though I use yelp constantly but she deserves the 5 stars. I would recommend her to everyone (even if your nervous)! read more

I was looking for a new hair stylist to help me make some serious changes to my hair and look. Naturally I have thick black wavy hair and I wanted to go lighter towards a more blonde caramel brown mix without any tacky highlights. I was also looking for someone to help me with superior gray coverage and a look that just naturally blended well. I am trying to grow my hair longer and wanted to go through this process with minimal damage to my hair from bleaching and without thrashing it completely. I found Headlines on Yelp and got an appointment with Nina. From the minute I met Nina she and I just clicked. She was very easy going and made me feel comfortable. She knew her concepts well and gained my trust very fast. She understood exactly what I was looking for and was very creative and enthusiastic with her ideas. I have been getting my hair done by Nina for 3 months now and every experience has been excellent. She is very talented with hair color and styling. She helped me understand my hair and helped me eliminate the tons of products I was using and spending my money on. Nina guided me to stick with fewer and more superior products. I highly recommend Nina since she is very passionate about her job and extremely driven to make sure her customers always get what they want and every experience is great form start to end. She keeps up to date with her knowledge, skills and the new styles in hair. She owns it all the way and is a true MIRACLE WORKER! read more

Keratin, color and cut. Excellent. A girlfriend recommended Irina and it took me a few years to go. I had gotten the dreaded Rachel a year back (hello? who does that?), grew it out and didn't feel ready to trust anyone. So it was way past my shoulders and a little sad. I met up with Irina and she instantly knew what to do. I didn't like my texture and she suggested Keratin for my frizzy state. I only kept it long so that the weight would keep my hair from becoming too wild, other wise, I'd look like an 80s pop star. Initial cut and color looked awesome. A month later, keratin. It was a lengthy process and her colorful conversation made the time fly by. She is extremely professional and very attentive to shaping my hair. For the initial days, my hair was stick straight and I got the ooohs and ahhhs from friends. Afterward, I experienced sleek rocker chick hair. And now my hair is smooth and silky with good volume. I'm told that the keratin will last 4-6mos but I'll probably see Irina again for a color treatment way before that. I waited to write the review after a month, so I could give an honest yelp about the outcome. I LOVE my hair. Finally, thanks to Irina. Overall, Irina is a talented hair professional. And she's very in touch with the latest trends in beauty. If you need a beauty upgrade, see Irina. read more

I've been with Cheri now for over a year and a half and have not once not liked my hair. That says a lot for her talents. In the past I have been one of those people who tries a stylist for a little while and moves on. I let Cheri do what she wants to my hair with general guidelines (long, cut shorter, go dark, etc). She is amazing at color. From my previous posts you will see that's how I started with her and I still LOVE the way she colors my hair. Today, I went DARK for fall and I love, love, love it! She's also doing the Keratin Smoothing Complex and her rates are really good for this hair straightening process. I can't recommend her enough! Take her a picture of what you want and you will walk out looking that way. She also never lets you leave with out a great blow dry. Call Cheri! 916-215-4002. read more

I've been having my hair done by Suzie for about 8 years now and I've never been disappointed or unhappy. The atmosphere is clean, comforting and friendly. They have a great selection of magazines and fresh coffee brewing. I have many friends who go to Headlines and have recommended it to many people. read more

Extremely rushed haircut, barely cut the top of my hair/bangs. Seemed like he just wanted to get my hair done as soon as possible and didn't even take time to ask me if I wanted any adjustments until he was done drying my hair and all he said was "run your fingers through it and tell me if it's okay". Bad experience 100% will not be back read more

EMILY EMILY EMILY!!!!! When my usual hair girl went on paternity leave, I found Emily Wyant for a substitute color and cut. I was soooo impressed, I ditched my old stylist, and have been going to her ever since. Not only is she amazing at BOTH cuts and color, but she has given me some of the best at home hair styling advice I've ever heard! She has seriously changed the way I do my hair for the better! Can't recommend her enough!! read more

Another awesome color and cut by Rosemary! She always takes her time developing the perfect color for you and will work with you to give you that perfect look! She's super friendly, too! This salon is very large with many stylists, products to purchase, nice waiting area in the center of the salon. They have a generous parking lot in the back so no need to worry about moving your car in the 2 hour limit out front. I will definitely continue to return! read more

Dana Wisdom is AMAZING!! I've been going to her for about 5 years now and would follow her anywhere. My hair is much healthier since I've started going to her for color, highlights, cuts. She gives her honest opinion about what would look good on me, which has saved me from some very bad decisions. I can seriously bring in a picture of what I want and she can match it perfectly. There have been times when the color I chose didn't look right in the end and Dana will redo it until it's perfect. Everyone at the salon is friendly and professional. The salon is clean and easy to find (corner of Laurel and Morse) There's lots of street parking but the area gets busy around lunch time. read more

I moved to the area about six months ago, and of course you're nervous about who your hair stylist should be. Well, I let my sister do all the leg work. She had moved here a few months before me, and had found Nina somehow (I'll have to ask her how later). Anyway, who cares! Now we have Nina! I have very long brown straight hair and bangs. My sister is also a brunette with a lot of body to her hair -- no bangs. My sister and I both get our hair colored, although I think my sister just does highlights. Up until meeting Nina, I liked to go with just one color all over. I'm a woman in my late 30s, and I just felt like this is a professional look. Well, Nina has me rethinking this whole thing. Nina is such a smart, creative person. She takes workshops and classes in her off-time and thinks about you and your hair when she's not at work. I went in the other day, and she said, oh, I was thinking about something we could try. And it came out amazing. She put in these darker panels of color in my hair paired with a kind of auburn color we've been going with. She would probably cringe if she saw this review because I'm sure I'm not doing this justice. It's like if someone else tried to describe my job and didn't say it right. Let me put it this way: My hair still looks incredibly classy; she has put in a few subtle layers; I still have kick-ass bangs; but it's fresher than before; I feel more confident than before; there's something more modern that makes me walk taller than before. So if you know anything about hair, ignore the technique I was describing, which is undoubtedly a disaster and just try Nina out. Also, you'll just love her because she's truly a wonderful person. And I'm not just saying that. read more

Today at lunch my co-worker was getting her bangs trimmed and I decided to tag along because I needed to have mine done too. (Last time I had horrendous experience at Regis, see prior yelp) My first visit to Headlines was a pleasant surprise. The environment was nice, people seemed friendly and our lady was named Sue, she evened my bangs out and didn't charge me. That was really cool, I think I shall go back and try a haircut or wax next time. So stay tuned, more Yelp to follow ... heh read more

This salon is perfect for anyone who's been mistreated at needlessly expensive salons or alienated at 'cutting edge' salons in this area. Comfortable and clean with a clientele ranging from kids to seniors, this place is seriously wonderful. I've gotten my hair cut and colored by Dana for the past couple of months and it looks fantastic. She is great and I can't recommend this place enough! read more