This review is for Cris. I absolutely love my hair after my appointment with her today. I came in with grown-out highlights and desperately needed a change for my hair. She was very attentive and really listened to what I was going for, and my hair came out exactly (if not better) than I envisioned. My color looks fabulous. Cris was also very fun to chat with :) I already booked my next appointment with her and am so happy I found my new colorist! I also want to point out how lovely the salon is. I found it to be very nice and luxurious without being snooty and stuffy. Everyone was very nice and friendly (which you can't say about a lot of salons in this area.) The prices are also incredibly reasonable. read more

I would really like to give this place higher reviews, but can't. Rena is fabulous with cuts and I'm going to give her a shot with color too when I jump on that bandwagon. Two stars down for : unable to give tip on credit card Front desk staff that answer the phone aren't super friendly or helpful. read more

I came in with roots... and left with roots. Not really something you want out of a hair salon, right? The salon decor and vibe is great... meaning its clean and modern. You can score big time on the prices if you grab their "last minute appointment" sales, giving you 20% service. (that in itself, worthy of at least a couple of stars)... However it's frustrating to go in for a partial highlight (i.e. take care of my roots please) and leave with roots because the hair dresser didn't go all the way to the scalp. It's happen the three times I've gone there, so its hard to keep trying to give them the benefit of the doubt (i.e. do they do this on purpose so I will come back sooner and spend more moola? Is there just lack of skill & experience? beats me...) Instead, I tell my fellow yelpers to beware, and head towards a new salon. read more

I have been getting my hair cut at Legar for over a year and while happy with the stylist it is horribly managed. They are always late for my appointment and on my last visit had no record of my appointment at all. After rearranging my busy work day to accomodate my appointment I was told they had no record of my appointment. Now I am looking for a new salon that is more respectful of my busy schedule. read more

I've moved to the bay area three years ago, and it wasn't until a few months ago that I finally caved in to finding a stylist that was more local. My hair was getting unusually long and I wasn't due home for another several months. I set out to find a salon in the area - and I was surprised to find that there are many highly rated ones in this area! I spoke to my colleagues at work, read a lot of reviews, and finally settled on Legar. This salon stood out because its stylists received consistently good reviews on their cuts and service. I set up an appointment with John, a senior stylist. Going in, I was really nervous about trying out a new stylist -- was he going to make me a believer? Or was he going to join the ranks of failed stylist? Being that he was a senior stylist, I was hopeful. The salon - great service, friendly people, nice ambience. The cut - not so much. It looked GREAT the first day, but after the first wash, it all fell apart. The haircut he gave me had to be blown out a certain way in order to look nice. Who has the time and energy to do that every other day? I had to straight-ironed my hair for about two months until it grew to a decent length. Even then, it just felt really heavy and bulky. For a senior stylist at a highly rated salon, I would have expected a cut that didn't need that much maintenance to look good. read more

Saying that I fly in from London just to get my hair cut at Legar Salon makes it sound way more glamorous than it actually is. However, when I found out I would be back in town for a bit, I tried booking an appointment in London between a connecting flight from Dublin back to San Francisco. Again, all of this sounds more amazing than it actually is. But, what really is amazing is this salon! I've been going to John exclusively for haircuts and color for over three and a half years. John's haircuts are the BEST! Even as my hair starts to grow out, everyone always comments at how good my haircut looks (even though it's just naturally growing out). John's cut and color will always get you constant flattery. You'll just have to learn to get used to it. As co-owner, John has been able to hire a staff as equally attentive as he is. Any other customer that I speak to about John or another stylist always loves the salon's work. You also get little hand massages and the free snacks are always nice. The entire experience is great because you know the entire staff wants your experience to be a good and happy one from start to finish. I'm going on too long now, but I secretly wish John and Jaime would tell other businesses the secret to their great customer service! Been a fan for three and a half years and they've never disappointed. Book your appointment now! read more

I love Legar Salon and I think my review of them is a bit overdue. I have been coming here for about 3 1/2 years now. I have seen many stylists here and so I think I can write a fair review of this business. First of all, Rena Love is my hairstylist and colorist. I have had other people highlight and/or color my hair and I just really think Rena does it best. She is also great at cutting hair. I mean absolutely fabulous. Like if I could hire a personal stylist, I would totally hire her. She really give you full service. She massages my head, shampoos and conditions my hair (she rarely lets the other girls in training even wash my hair) and if I get my hair colored, while I am waiting, she has offered to massage my hands. Maybe you are not into all that, but the point is, Rena really does it all and does it well. I have had her cut my hair when it was long, medium and now short. I have had her highlight, color and tint my hair. It came out perfect every time. I went from having a chin length angled bob to wanting really short hair and when I came in and asked Rena to cut it really short, she did and I trusted her to do it right. It came out just the way I wanted and I still wear my hair short. If a cut or a color just doesn't work for your face shape or lifestyle, Rena will tell you. She wants you to look your best and I have walked out of that salon loving what she has done every time. When Rena was on maternity leave I saw Kim, who, although more expensive, is also wonderful. If you have short hair, Kim specializes in cutting shorty hair and just did an amazing job. My boyfriend who also goes here, sees Claudia. He has curly hair and wears it slightly long, and Claudia does a fabulous job with his hair. I highly recommend this place. I know its really hard to find the right stylist, but I would definitely give this place a try. read more

I was a loyal patron of Legar Salon for about 2-3 years. This review represents a unique perspective because I'm a guy! I have always received wonderful service from Legar. As a recent college grad I don't have an obscene amount of money to pay for the more seasoned stylists here, but even the most affordable stylists here are superior to senior stylists at lower-end chains. Whoever mentioned the prices here are "super cheap" is probably visiting from Milan...there are no $25 haircuts here as suggested...the lowest non-discounted rate I've seen is about $65. EDIT: No longer go to this place as it's become WAY too expensive for a guy's haircut. If you must go, Rena and Claudia are both good people and very skilled. read more

I used to be a total salon-hopper. You know that feeling when you walk out of a salon, feeling a little disappointed? Well, I felt that for years after trying out almost every place in town. I decided to try legar, and by chance my first appointment was with Tina. She. is. a. GENIUS. Seriously - she makes it so easy to talk about exactly what you want out of a cut and color, she's totally approachable and not intimidating, she's smart, and she knows what she's doing. I've never walked out of an appointment with her feeling disappointed. She's the bomb! If you're considering this place, try to set up an appointment with her. She's amazing and I've never been so happy with a colorist or stylist. read more

I'm a picky guy when it comes to haircuts, and I can safely say that Nikki cuts my hair better than anyone else. However, I've been informed that she no longer works at Legar, and she "left no forwarding info". I imagine they are trying to protect their client list. Does anyone know where she went?? UPDATE: Nikki went to Salon 1322! read more

This place is too, too pricey. They keep you waiting far too long, and while the work is good, it is not THAT much better than any place else to justify such an extreme price. I paid $350 for a cut and highlights recently. My hair did not look or feel any better than the same thing I had gotten on University Ave eight weeks earlier for $225! This is a place only for people to whom money is no object. read more

Legar is a awesome addition to California Avenue. It stands out from the other salons nearby because of the GREAT service and people who work there. And it is just a gorgeous and relaxing space to be in. The reception staff was very professional great at accommodating my scheduling needs, and John, who cut and colored my hair is amazing. He was friendly, very knowledgeable, not afraid to give me feedback and style guidance (which I desperately wanted), a great listener, and a FANTASTIC hair designer. I felt great about my hair when I walked out the door, and I still feel great about it today. Highly recommended and absolutely worth every minute of my drive from San Francisco. read more

I only shopped here twice--picking up my Aveda products--before they knew me by name. And after several mediocre-to-bad haircuts, I was willing to try anything new to get the doo done right. And that's when I met Claudia. She's sweet, smart, intuitive and cuts a mean head of hair. She's meticulous, which is another thing I love about her. My hair hasn't looked this good in 10 years. Now my fiance sees her (and is having her hair done before our wedding by the very same) and we've referred a couple of friends as well. But this is a well-cared for and well-run salon. It could be pretentious and it's not. read more

If I could give 4 and half stars I certainly would! After 8 years of seeing the same colorist/stylist it was time to move on. I had seen this new Aveda shop on California Ave and was excited to see them in the neighborhood. A couple of weeks ago I set an appointment; I had studied the web site and was ready to try this tiered experience approach to services I didn't realize at the time but I got the high end on both when I booked my appointment. The salon is nice inside very simple - they aren't trying to be something they aren't. You need hair cut, color, waxing and products they are the folks to go to - looking for those rose petal soaks - hmm not your place. First ,I received this great, funky fun haircut from Sue and then moved on to color with Connie. I can't say enough great things about these ladies that's for sure. I felt confident that I was in very talented hands. The time went by super fast sitting in their chairs and chatting. I must say two weeks later I am still getting comments on my style and color. So I check out, I'll admit I was a little shocked it was on the high side - but hey it's an investment in me and its the easiest haircut I've ever had style wise. The other thing is - and there may been a sign I missed here when I signed the slip for the card charge there wasn't a tip line. They have the little envelopes for you to leave you tip in cash. I was pretty embarrassed that they were closed already and I had no cash on me. So - take cash for tip. Update- The two ladies that worked at Legar that I mentioned above have moved to Expressions Salon in Menlo Park. I am so in love with what they do with my hair I followed them over. Legar gave me their new contact info but just in case you missed out I've listed it below. These ladies totally rock and if you can deal without the uptight frills of Legar you'll be in fine hands at Expressions! (650) 227-2926 for Sue http://www.suepinto.com Connie's number is (650) 251-4010. conniecook.acuityscheduling.com read more

I moved to Palo Alto a year ago and was in need of a new hair stylist. I tried 'True' (also on California Ave) and liked it ok but wasn't thrilled. I decided to try Legar and I'm so glad I did. Rena is my hair stylist and she's fantastic! She is so friendly, easy to talk to and a hair perfectionist! The salon is really lovely, stylish and clean-I'd highly recommend it! read more

The service from the moment you enter to the moment you leave is fantastic! The receptionist ask you whether or not you want a refreshment, then help you don a robe so you won't end up covered in hair. Each time I get my hair cut, the service starts out with a scalp and shoulder massage, and then a shampoo. I love coming here to get my hair cut by Claudia. I have super thick Asian hair that most stylists balk at. They always tell me it's very thick, and then take the easy way out by using the razor to thin it out. I HATE the razor because it leaves me with split ends! Claudia was very understanding about my apprehensions. She asked me if I had any particulars for my cut, and was able to give me what I wanted when I asked that she just leave it long enough to put up in a ponytail. Claudia takes her time with the cut, which make the overall experience nicer when you don't feel like you're being rushed out. She also takes the time to blow my hair out and ensure that it is completely dry, which definitely takes a while. The only thing I would gripe about is that I asked for a 2-3 inch cut total. Well, it started out that way, but after all the layering and texturing, I left about 5-6 inches of length on the floor. Oh well, it's just hair. The cut is a bit pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for. I've never been disappointed, so I will definitely return and continue recommending Claudia to my friends! read more

I love this place!! I just moved to SF and am trying desperately to avoid having to find a new place to get my hair cut since I love Legar so much. After a long hunt around the Peninsula for a salon I went to Legar based on their great prices (you can get a cut from a Junior Stylist for $45). I saw Claudia my firs time there and never looked back. I have been back several times even though she was promoted to Stylist and I have to pay more. Seriously, my hair looks amazing every time I leave there and I HIGHLY recommend her. I also had a set of highlights done there and they were great too. Tip: Sign up for their email list - they send out great deals on Monday mornings for last minute appointments that week and you get a percentage off. read more

I have been seeing John Leach (owner of the salon) for over 5 years now and refuse to trust anyone else with my hair!! Although I have occasionally seen other stylists at Legar and highly recommend Tina, and Lisa. But John wouldn't hire anyone who wasn't amazing so if you're on a budget then see one of the junior stylists!! I have had the keratin protein treatment at Legar and it's amazing for smoothing and straightening. It also lasts a really long time....almost 6 months!! My fav treatment is the Brazilian blowout! It's super smoothing, and makes your hair soooooo soft and silky. Tons of celebs get this treatment and now I know why!! If u need your brows tweezed Vanessa is fabulous, and I love to get my eyelashes tinted black so it looks like I'm wearing mascara all the time! Awesome for summertime when you're swimming.... Legar is not cheap....but like anything else in life, u get what u pay for!! read more

Jaime does my color and he is verrrry patient with my indecisive self! He truly cares about his clients and strives to give you what you want along with what you need. The quality of my hair has improved by leaps and bounds since I started going g to Legar. Claudia cuts my hair and she is a dream. She understands my curly/wavy/frizzball hair and works with it instead of against it. She also knows that I'm not a hair stylist and therefore gives me tips on how to style my hair so that it looks professionally finished on my own. I used to salon hop, but I've found my hair home. read more

Still happy. I've been going to Katie for haircuts for years (I have fine, straight and don't color). Their prices have been getting more expensive, but so have everyone else's. Still have to tip in cash. read more

I've been a client of Jaime's for over 20 years and he never fails to amaze me with his precision and creativity! I drive over 60 miles to go to him and it's well worth it! Thanks Jaime! read more

Went to Legar the other day to get a cut and a highlight/color. It was my first time at the salon and my stylist was Melanie. She was incredible! Very attentive, listened to what I had to say and gave suggestions as to what she thought. I could not have hoped for a better experience! My cut and color look great! The front desk people were awesome from when I first called to book the appointment till the time I paid my bill and left. Also, this salon is clean as a whistle! No hair dye splattered on the floors or walls and the cut hair was not left on the floor to linger. I will definitely be back! Oh and the price was just right for me! I ended up getting 20% off since I booked a last minute opening that was available. read more

I wish I had found this place sooner! for the past four years Ive been going to supercuts just because its cheap, and forgot what a wonderful experience it is to have my hair cut by a stylist and not by a barber. From the moment you walk in, they pamper you, offering you a cool drink and snacks, a nice scalp massage and they even rinse your hair between the haircut and styling process. I had mine cut by one of their junior designers, Lisa. She was very nice and professional, however I did have to wait about 10 min for my appointment. Great experience overall, will definitley be back! read more

I am in the process of growing out my hair due to a botched haircut while on vacation, but I was in dire need for a colorist to fix the color so I can at least look like a human being again! As usual, I logged on to Yelp to look for a salon nearby. I am a huge Aveda fan so I was excited to try out this place after seeing all the yelp reviews. Love, love, loved this place! Everyone was nice and friendly and the place looked so nice. I love that they provide snacks for people like me who had to rush out of the house on an empty stomach to make the appointment. My colorist, Jorel, did a wonderful job. I wanted to go a little darker, but I didn't really know exactly how to explain it. She talked me out of a really intense black-blue color that I had in mind. Instead, she suggested that I stick to something more natural looking - Now I'm sportin' a gorgeous, natural looking, deep chocolate-black color instead (a little darker than my natural color). And actually, I realized after the "reveal" that this is what I had in mind - it was amazing that she just knew exactly what I wanted and what to do! And she's a sweetheart to boot! Already booked my next appt. to see her in 8 weeks - next up, gotta find a stylist! :D read more

This review is for Emily, a colorist who is a-m-a-z-i-ng! I'll follow her around the Bay Area wherever she goes just so I can make sure she's the one who colors my hair. She's just that good because she's kind, innovative, and has a lot of experience at what she does! She spends a good amount of time working on your hair, which in turn always leaves me extremely pleased with the finished product! The salon is pretty hip and modern, yet still comfortable with a spacious and relaxed feeling. The front desk person was extremely helpful - she offered me cookies, chocolate, tea, soda, brought me my bill so I didn't even need to get up to go pay, and she also helped recommend the right shampoo/conditioner! I highly recommend Emily to color your hair; just trust her to take care of it and she'll make it look beautiful - may it be highlights, lowlights, tint..whatever - let her have fun with it while you can sit back and relax! Her pricing is reasonable (depending on what you get) and you definitely will be happy when you leave! She's funny too so you'll enjoy yourself while you are there. read more

I tried Legar after just moving to the area and it was a fantastic experience. My stylist, Rena, is so friendly and welcoming, and the haircut she gave me was exactly what I asked for. I could tell she really tried to listen to what I wanted, and she gave me the best scalp massage, haircut and blowdry I could have asked for. I left happy. Tip: You can't add a tip to your credit card! They only accept cash or check for the tip, so come prepared (as I was not!). read more

I loved the haircut Megha gave me. I received quite a few compliments including from the lady who washes my hair. She normally picks on every hair-cut I get so that I would have her do it but last time she asked me where I got it cut. The layers were beautiful and grew well too which made my cut last longer. I will continue to go to her. read more

This salon is just now celebrating its one year anniversary. I followed my stylist around (John) until he finally opened this salon. It's incredible! I love the ambiance, the design, the staff, and the Aveda products! Mostly I love the haircuts I walk out with! John is the ever patient and noble stylist. He always listens to what I want (which is amazing, considering that I'm usually not too clear, in my opinion) and takes his time cutting my hair. I have really thick, thick hair, so he makes me his last appt. and takes his sweet time with my hair. Aside from being a great stylist and colorist, John is a really great person. I always look forward to my hair cuts. It's one of those situations where you kinda want to have your hand held if you're gonna drive farther than 5 minutes and pay more than $50 and the place definitely hits the mark!! I pay $80 plus a tip for the cut and think I'd pay a thousand before I'd find a new stylist! For newbies--there are different prices on the cuts--I think they start at $40 if you use a "jr. stylist." However, I've never seen any bad hair walking out of the place. I feel like the pricing matches the quality and the overall experience. Only praise for this place! read more

I would highly recommend this salon! I had an apnt. yesterday to get highlights and came out very satisfied. A bit of background: I had been going to the same hairdresser for 12 years and was ready for a new one as the last few times I went, I was not as happy as before. I was so nervous to try another one. But I did, after asking for recommendations, this salon came coming back in all the recommendations from my friends and coworkers. The atmosphere was wonderful, the salon looks beautiful, the service and great. I was treated and felt like a VIP. None of that snobby attitude! I will definitely go back! read more

Had a great cut from Paige at Legar. The cut was lovely (I have long hair - not always easy), the amount of chatter was good, the price was very reasonable ($100 plus tip), tea and cookies, and the salon is a lively yet relaxing place. Also it's Avenda, so here's to more natural solutions for beauty! Also great availability - I called and was able to get an appointment within a few days. I was a little worried it was because business was suffering in this economy, but glad to say not the case. I like to switch salons every once in a while - like shampoos, it's good to get a little variety in one's life. I scour Yelp for the reviews, and go with my gut, and I'm glad I did for this one. I'm pretty suspicious of rave reviews, but for this salon I'd say yes - and I might even come back every 3 months like I should :) read more

I continue to love this place! Jaime still cuts my hair and Nikki does my color. I CAN NOT tell you the number of time I have received compliments on my cut and color. Legar is quality all the way and they are super fab people too. They have recently added an aesthician - Jasmyne - who now takes care of my eyebrow waxing needs. Jasmyne is very good and super fun and the Aveda wax is easier on my skin than some other waxing products I have experienced. Recently I decided I would go all out for a wedding and had Jasmyne do my make-up and Elisabeth - one of the stylists - do my hair. They both did an excellent job and I felt and looked fabulous. If it were possible to give this place more than 5 stars I would! read more

I've been a customer for many Aveda salons and I've finally found a place that I'll continue to call home. Everyone that works here is incredibly helpful, from the receptionists, stylists, and the owner Jaime. I've been cut by Melanie and Rena and I've got nothing but the best to say of them. My hair styles from them were spot on and they listened to what I was looking for. I always look forward to my appointments here. read more

Jaime Garcia (the "Gar" part of "LeGar") has been doing my hair for the last 8 years!!! As my father always said "A woman's hair is her crowning glory." If I were not happy with Jaime's genius, I would not return time and time again. His cuts are so excellent and they grow out really well; this is why sometimes I drag my feet on scheduling new appointments. Everyone at the salon is friendly, helpful. The feel of the salon is something special. It's light and airy but at the same time it is also warm and welcoming. Jaime of course doesn't work for free but girls (and guys), you truly get what you pay for! read more

Sooo... i was recently contacted by Jon the owner and I must say that this business takes their customers as their number one priority.. Jon offered to correct the mistake made... I went in for my hair appointment and walked out with FABOOSH hair.. haha.. I love it.. Thank you Jon SOOO MUCH for showing that your business is in the business of customer service... i will definately be back to see you. Not only did Jon go out of his way to make sure I was happy he even sent me home with free shampoo, conditioner and hair mask for my dry damaged hair. I can't thank you enough. read more

If you need a top notch colorist ask for Emily. She consistently does a great job. it's a small salon where everything goes smoothly. All the staff is wonderful. read more

I went to Legar for the first time this week and was pleasantly surprised. I previously visited Allure Salon in Mtn. View and Edge Hair in Palo Alto, but was not completely satisfied. However, upon my visit to Legar I found my new favorite! I had Mario for my cut, and he was attentive, friendly and obsessive about perfectly shaping my short french style bob. He wasn't in a hurry to finish with me and get the next person in the chair and he explained everything he was doing before he did it. GREAT! I miss my old stylist from Davis whom i was with for 2 years but Legar fits the bill in Palo Alto for my needs. The cut was 60$ But I left him 15$ in tip too. I think I will go back for my color in a month as well. read more

it took a while but i can say that i now found my hairstylist..his name is Jackson. He pays attention to detail and has a fun personality. I would definitely recommend him. as for the salon it is welcoming and the added bonus is the snacks and refreshments.... read more

This review is for both stylist Jackson, and for the salon itself. You know that feeling that you get after leaving a salon when your stylist has really truly done A. what you asked for B. contributed some creative edge and C. blown you away (pun intended)? You feel great! You instantly make plans for the evening because your hair looks so damn amazing, and you couldn't possibly justify spending the night at home any longer. Well this feeling is not easy to evoke, but there is one man perfect for the job - Jackson! He is a talented, and inspiring person. You will never leave disappointed, instead you'll feel like a new woman (or man). Personally, I have medium/long blonde hair with highlights, my mother (who also sees Jackson) has a blonde pixie cut with highlights and our friends that see Jackson vary in hairstyle and color preferences. I wouldn't say that he is in a particular area, but more that he exceeds expectations in all areas. The salon itself is clean and has a modern sleek look. All staff are very friendly and polite. They never seem to stop smiling so they must be enjoying themselves! The prices are fair. You get what you pay for, QUALITY. read more

This is an update on a yelp I did about a year ago for my hair cutter, Paige Madrid at Legar Salon on California Street in Palo Alto. I rated her highly then, but want to add to that with an extra star for such a great hair cut. I'm not super good at knowing what I want in a cut, and I did feel I needed a change. She agreed, and I let her choose the cut. I wasn't sure how I liked it when I left (nicely done and all, but not sure it was right for me). Oh my gosh!! By the next day, I had sooo many compliments--people I didn't know told me how great my hair looked and asked who cut it. Even after 8 weeks (which is about when I return for a cut), it still looked great. The upshot is that if you, like me, are willing to leave the creative instincts to an expert, you are in great hands with Paige!! read more

I've been a client of one of the most prestige hair designer Page Madrid..! There is no one ells that has an exclusive touch when it comes to hair a designer . Page Madrid is has turned my look for over 10 years...!! " Page Madrid, The difference Is Magical " Sincerely, Diana Romero read more